november 2014 edition
DESCRIPTION
Monthly magazine of the ICE Club, Estepona, Spain.TRANSCRIPT
CLUB SIBERME CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA
SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA
FOR ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE of San Pedro - Estepona - Casares
Manilva - Sotogrande amp Beyond
NOVEMBER 2014 Edition wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Page 31 Hopewell Mining Museum Member Item + EportBic Invitation Page 33 Grey Nomading in Australia Continued (Article) Page 35 Leisure Page Page 36 General Information Page 37 Committee and Advert Info Page 38 Just for a Smile
Editor Terry Smith
Email terrysmithsibermecom
Phone 951 276 690
Mobile 677 656 319
ICE Magazine
EDITORIAL Thankyou all so much for the congratulations on reaching our Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary We should like to thank the club for the generous Corte Ingles gift voucher for 50euro that Pat got her hands swiftly onto and the bottle of bubbly I was left with We had a great day and finished off at a chiringuito until midnight on the beach Who would have thought 50 years ago we would be doing that in Spain Terry and Pat Smith REMEMBER IF YOU WANT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GREETINGS PUBLISHED WITHIN THE DECEMBER EDITION OF MAGAZINE LET ME KNOW BY 15TH NOVEMBER
Input from members for your
magazine interesting articles and
experiences Important information funny
stories poetry recipes
restaurant revues etc etc
These can be emailed to me or left at the
clubhouse top drawer in cabinet between
ladies toilet doors
President Doug Mitchell 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 wwwsibermecom
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 amp MAGAZINE WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS
Page 5 Presidentrsquos Letter Page 6 Bulletin Board + Lottery Page 8 An Unexpected Find Member Item Page 91011 Past Events Page 12 November Events Page 1314 November Calendar Page 14 Events For Your Diary Page 16 Blevins Franks Article Page 24 Padroacuten Manilva Solicitors Item Page 26 Surprising Morocco Member Item Page 28 Ive never done that before Member Itrsquom Page 2930 Golf Autumn Cup and News Page 30 Bowling Group News + Nigelrsquos Classified Ads
Contents
Thanks to all those who have
contributed items for your magazine
please keep them coming
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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 Espantildea
Estepona
Located immediately opposite the
underground car park entrance
facing the sea
TELAS amp TELAS The perfect place to shop
for all your Household
Goods Curtains
amp Materials etc
At the corner of
C Sevilla amp C Lopez de Mena
behind the Bus Station
in San Pedro
Open Monday to Friday
1000am to 2-00pm
Tel 952 788 117
A cut
Above
The Friendly British Hair Salon
Unisex Peluqueria For Every Day
amp Those Special Occasions
952 805 485
Ask For THERESA or SARA
We are offering a promotion on
Blow-dries Shampoo and Sets
for 12 Euros
Monday to Friday
OAP days are Monday to Friday
Estepona Port
Opposite Club Nautico
All kinds of
sewing
undertaken
I will do all repairs and alterations
I make curtains
Dressmaking
Upholstery of terrace furniture
And even equine or pet accessories
No job is too large or too small
Call Heidi on 606-237-757
heidimanilvagmailcom
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Food For Thought Submitted by Rosemary Ferguson
In praise of a classical education ldquoGo and endeavour to make thyself
perfectrdquo ~ Matthew Arnold
DO YOU LIKE PREPARING DESERTS To assist the hard working catering teams our catering manager Brenda
Taylor is seeking ladies or gents to make deserts of 12 portions at home or the club that can be then frozen or delivered on a Thursday morning
You will have your costs reimbursed Please contact Brenda 952 805 739 654 579 492
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU - MORE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Your club is run by volunteers without them we cannot function Help is required for the following Bar staff training will be given see Mac McIntyre Bar Manager Help required by catering teams for preparation and serving to members Thursday mornings no cooking no clearing up See Catering Manager Brenda Taylor Meeters and greeters to man the front door for just an hour on a Thursday club morning see Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
Presidents Letter November 2014 The Autumn Fayre has become an annual event and I hope everyone enjoyed the various attractions The following week we had The Treasure Hunt in Estepona ndash another success for Terry amp Bob I think everyone who took part will know their way around Estepona ndash if they didnrsquot before Once again this is an appeal for volunteers as the situation is now becoming critical setting up the room for events bar staff etc so if you can help in any way it will be much appreciated Joining the Bar Staff Team is an excellent way to meet other members and full training will be given Donrsquot forget to buy your ticket for the Drama Groups Pantomime This event is held over three days 7th8th and 9th of November and will be a good warm-up and get everyone in th party spirit for December and all the Christmas Festivities Doug
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
PLEASE NOTE CAMPARI AND PORT IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BAR
Work in Progress This Autumn Club member and experienced writer Peter Brookes is proposing a regularlsquo Writing Grouprsquo for interested members rsquoProducing your Autobiographyrsquo is one of the intriguing proposals for the activity come along to the introductory meeting at the Club House date to be announced to discuss the way forward Or contact Peter Brookes on email peterbrookeswritergmailcom tel619609536
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Bulletin Board
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 DVDVIDEO Library Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add mem-bership 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 1000 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
International Emergency
Please post comments or suggestions on here Administrator Anna Tandy Anna Tandy wrote on Great meeting Thursday although the vast major-ity of the members were away in Barcelona We had the most beautiful lunch cooked by the Chef Brenda and her gang Roast Pork and all the trimmings Wow We are short of members to cook lunches so please think of helping Brenda and her team You do not have to do it all on your own you can get a team together to help do all the preparationjust volunteer Also Julie Wood has come up with the idea of a 7 a side mens walking football Team What about a Ladies team then just for
fun and exercise we can use the free courts in Estepona A great way of keeping that fat off
for the winter So let me know if you can join in
IMPORTANT ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING CLUB SWITCH OFF LIGHTS FANS AND AIR CONDITION-
ERS SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS
IMPORTANT TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS
AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT
Lottery Winners August
1st Roy Gilby 40euro
2nd Buck Shayler 20euro
3rd Barbara Salisbury 10euro
Club 30euro
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 637 148 660 or 952 892 386
Ramblers Please Note The club does not have any Insurance Policy in force in relation to its Rambling activities and all members and their guests participate entirely at their own risk Neither the club nor any walk leader will be responsible for any injury or loss suffered by any partici-pant however caused Those attending rambling events should be suitably attired with stout walking footwear and carry waterproofs in case of weather change You should carry a packed lunch and adequate liquids for the duration of the ramble
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TO
FUTURA MARBELLA HEARING CENTER
FREE HEARING CHECKUP
FREE DEMONSTRATION
BEST DIGITAL HEARING AID PRICES
ALL MODELS AVAILABLE
Call for your appointment
Michael Briales
Total dedication to your
hearing needs
Mobile 660 892 627
AVENIDA
RAMOacuteN Y CAJAL Nordm 3
GALERIacuteA SAN CRISTOacuteBAL
LOCAL 16
29600
MARBELLA
TEL 952859925
The all-new most up to date
hearing centre in the Costa
now opened
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An Unexpected Find - Submitted by Annette L Holmes On Sunday 14th September my daughter Louise and I decided on a luncheon outing to Gaucin I had not visited this village for some years but had heard about various new developments there and felt it was time to investigate further We drove through the periphery of Casares then turning right onto the signposted Gaucin road Entering Gaucin no notice that we saw gave any indication of what we were looking for - an interesting restaurant The further we continued driving the more involved we became with narrow winding lanes where it would have been very difficult for an oncoming car to comfortably pass It was quite by chance that we came to a corner building outside of which was a notice lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo at which Gordon Ramsey had visited and thoroughly approved of the food served Louise quickly stopped whilst I went in to enquire whether we could dine there for lunch and yes we could Louise drove on to find a parking place I went into the charming village house and was warmly greeted by the chefowner Neil Brown It transpired that Neil had formerly been chef at the store Harvey Nichols in London and also at Scotts the well known jazz night club in Mount Street The special menu for the day proved to be a real winner cold soup with avocado and special aperitif with delightful homemade crisps bread sticks and nibbles Our second course was superb shoulder of pork from the black pig being fed on acorns and from which animal the Serrano ham comes from - served pink accompanied with an excellent rich sauce green beans and baby tomatoes on the vine Our selected desert was a lemon panna cotta - accompanied with homemade almond crisps The wine list was excellent and not outrageously priced We started off with a very nice fruity dry white wine moving on to an excellent vintage red to accompany our main course We finally finished off our splendid meal with really good coffee The cooking and presentation of our meal were superb There is a roof terrace dining area but regrettably I was unable to manoeuvre the stairs so we dined downstairs in what one would describe as the front room with open plan kitchen attached The restau-rant has only been open for a couple of months before our visit Its charm is its simplicity and excellent cooking that one can certainly recommend There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from using first rate ingredients The location however is tricky with parking being limited However our gourmet luncheon made up for this problem The restaurant is open seven days a week and caters for luncheon and dinner Do go and indulge - lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo it is well worth a visit You will not be disappointed
wwwlagranadadivinocom
La Granada Divino Calle de las Piedras 29480 Gauciacuten
Malaga Spain
Phone +34 951 709 075 reservationslagranadadivinocom
Phone 951 709 075 Email reservationslagranadadivinocom
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PAST EVENTS
Sally Holloway wrote on Great evening such organisation and attention to detail
Saturday 27th September - Welcome Back Party It had been a while since we had a party night at the club and what a great event this turned out to be Once drinks had been obtained and all seated each table was called out in order to the buffet and what a feast to the eyes Roast beef ham poached salmon chicken drum sticks sausages sausage rolls baked potatoes salad and much more Although many members thought the multi coloured baby tomatoes were grapes so only a few went All cheerfully served by the ever busy kitchen volunteers Sweets followed later I am sure no one went home hungry Then the music provided by the ever popu-lar Daniela (recently married) once again the dance floor soon became full Thanks go to Brenda and all kitchen volunteers Doug for the oganising and with help from others set-ting up the room Sue and Rob behind the bar
Friday 19th September - Computer Group The theme of the meeting on this occasion was EBooks where to download from and to and storage on your system Unfortunately although many members showed an interest in advance of the meeting few attended The computer group are to look into the possibility of creating a library of EBooks on a club computer for members to access Thanks go to Diana Berns for her presentation
Tuesday 23rd September - Visit to Fishing Port Estepona A number of ICE members attended a visit around the fishing port at the invitation of Estepona Foreign Residents and Tourismo Marinero We had a guided tour by an English speaking knowledgeable wife of a boat owning fisherman The visit started in the Market Hall where it was explained its activities and of the twice daily auctions held after the arrival of fishing boats It was surprisingly a clean building with little lsquofishyrsquo smell It was then off to the wharf where it was explained the difference of the boats for trawling and for catch-ing fish prawns octopus and crustaceans and areas the boats are licensed to fish We were shown how pots are used for the catching of octopus and the different sizes of fishing nets Interesting to see men busily mending nets the length of these is surprising The visit ended with refreshments and trays displayed and explained of the different catches ICE members agreed the visit was very interesting and information to be informative
Sunday 5th October - Open Day At The Club A very busy morning but where were the visitors The club needs to address urgently the need for publicity if we are to boost membership A mention on Manilva Life Forum and on Facebook is not enough Are the members distributing the flyers We need once again to make a presence at local events We cannot boost the number of volunteers to run the club without attracting new blood
Tuesday 14th October - GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Garden Club held their last meeting for this year at the ICE Clubhouse Not many members were able to make it due to the Barcelona Trip illness holidays poor weather However the few that did come enjoyed it The main discussion being about fruit trees ndash orange lemon fig avocado koum kouats ndash how is the best way to grow them how to treat diseases etc How does one get lily seeds from lily pods What flowersshrubs seem able to stand extreme heat etc Lots of good ideas interest-ing information as always given ndash so another good meeting Sandy reminded the Garden Club mem-bers present to consider helping with the weeding of the front flowerbed outside the entrance to ICE (Just an hour or so with a hand fork and kneeling cushion is all that is needed) gtgtpage 10
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5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
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Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
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NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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El Rincon Toscano
Restaurant
Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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ISU
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PA
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO
Av Litoral ndash Ed Vistamar Blq 2 ndash Local 1
29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
wwwopticamachincom
O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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Page 31 Hopewell Mining Museum Member Item + EportBic Invitation Page 33 Grey Nomading in Australia Continued (Article) Page 35 Leisure Page Page 36 General Information Page 37 Committee and Advert Info Page 38 Just for a Smile
Editor Terry Smith
Email terrysmithsibermecom
Phone 951 276 690
Mobile 677 656 319
ICE Magazine
EDITORIAL Thankyou all so much for the congratulations on reaching our Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary We should like to thank the club for the generous Corte Ingles gift voucher for 50euro that Pat got her hands swiftly onto and the bottle of bubbly I was left with We had a great day and finished off at a chiringuito until midnight on the beach Who would have thought 50 years ago we would be doing that in Spain Terry and Pat Smith REMEMBER IF YOU WANT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GREETINGS PUBLISHED WITHIN THE DECEMBER EDITION OF MAGAZINE LET ME KNOW BY 15TH NOVEMBER
Input from members for your
magazine interesting articles and
experiences Important information funny
stories poetry recipes
restaurant revues etc etc
These can be emailed to me or left at the
clubhouse top drawer in cabinet between
ladies toilet doors
President Doug Mitchell 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 wwwsibermecom
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 amp MAGAZINE WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS
Page 5 Presidentrsquos Letter Page 6 Bulletin Board + Lottery Page 8 An Unexpected Find Member Item Page 91011 Past Events Page 12 November Events Page 1314 November Calendar Page 14 Events For Your Diary Page 16 Blevins Franks Article Page 24 Padroacuten Manilva Solicitors Item Page 26 Surprising Morocco Member Item Page 28 Ive never done that before Member Itrsquom Page 2930 Golf Autumn Cup and News Page 30 Bowling Group News + Nigelrsquos Classified Ads
Contents
Thanks to all those who have
contributed items for your magazine
please keep them coming
4
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5
Food For Thought Submitted by Rosemary Ferguson
In praise of a classical education ldquoGo and endeavour to make thyself
perfectrdquo ~ Matthew Arnold
DO YOU LIKE PREPARING DESERTS To assist the hard working catering teams our catering manager Brenda
Taylor is seeking ladies or gents to make deserts of 12 portions at home or the club that can be then frozen or delivered on a Thursday morning
You will have your costs reimbursed Please contact Brenda 952 805 739 654 579 492
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU - MORE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Your club is run by volunteers without them we cannot function Help is required for the following Bar staff training will be given see Mac McIntyre Bar Manager Help required by catering teams for preparation and serving to members Thursday mornings no cooking no clearing up See Catering Manager Brenda Taylor Meeters and greeters to man the front door for just an hour on a Thursday club morning see Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
Presidents Letter November 2014 The Autumn Fayre has become an annual event and I hope everyone enjoyed the various attractions The following week we had The Treasure Hunt in Estepona ndash another success for Terry amp Bob I think everyone who took part will know their way around Estepona ndash if they didnrsquot before Once again this is an appeal for volunteers as the situation is now becoming critical setting up the room for events bar staff etc so if you can help in any way it will be much appreciated Joining the Bar Staff Team is an excellent way to meet other members and full training will be given Donrsquot forget to buy your ticket for the Drama Groups Pantomime This event is held over three days 7th8th and 9th of November and will be a good warm-up and get everyone in th party spirit for December and all the Christmas Festivities Doug
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
PLEASE NOTE CAMPARI AND PORT IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BAR
Work in Progress This Autumn Club member and experienced writer Peter Brookes is proposing a regularlsquo Writing Grouprsquo for interested members rsquoProducing your Autobiographyrsquo is one of the intriguing proposals for the activity come along to the introductory meeting at the Club House date to be announced to discuss the way forward Or contact Peter Brookes on email peterbrookeswritergmailcom tel619609536
6
Bulletin Board
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 DVDVIDEO Library Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add mem-bership 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 1000 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
International Emergency
Please post comments or suggestions on here Administrator Anna Tandy Anna Tandy wrote on Great meeting Thursday although the vast major-ity of the members were away in Barcelona We had the most beautiful lunch cooked by the Chef Brenda and her gang Roast Pork and all the trimmings Wow We are short of members to cook lunches so please think of helping Brenda and her team You do not have to do it all on your own you can get a team together to help do all the preparationjust volunteer Also Julie Wood has come up with the idea of a 7 a side mens walking football Team What about a Ladies team then just for
fun and exercise we can use the free courts in Estepona A great way of keeping that fat off
for the winter So let me know if you can join in
IMPORTANT ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING CLUB SWITCH OFF LIGHTS FANS AND AIR CONDITION-
ERS SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS
IMPORTANT TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS
AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT
Lottery Winners August
1st Roy Gilby 40euro
2nd Buck Shayler 20euro
3rd Barbara Salisbury 10euro
Club 30euro
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 637 148 660 or 952 892 386
Ramblers Please Note The club does not have any Insurance Policy in force in relation to its Rambling activities and all members and their guests participate entirely at their own risk Neither the club nor any walk leader will be responsible for any injury or loss suffered by any partici-pant however caused Those attending rambling events should be suitably attired with stout walking footwear and carry waterproofs in case of weather change You should carry a packed lunch and adequate liquids for the duration of the ramble
7
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8
An Unexpected Find - Submitted by Annette L Holmes On Sunday 14th September my daughter Louise and I decided on a luncheon outing to Gaucin I had not visited this village for some years but had heard about various new developments there and felt it was time to investigate further We drove through the periphery of Casares then turning right onto the signposted Gaucin road Entering Gaucin no notice that we saw gave any indication of what we were looking for - an interesting restaurant The further we continued driving the more involved we became with narrow winding lanes where it would have been very difficult for an oncoming car to comfortably pass It was quite by chance that we came to a corner building outside of which was a notice lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo at which Gordon Ramsey had visited and thoroughly approved of the food served Louise quickly stopped whilst I went in to enquire whether we could dine there for lunch and yes we could Louise drove on to find a parking place I went into the charming village house and was warmly greeted by the chefowner Neil Brown It transpired that Neil had formerly been chef at the store Harvey Nichols in London and also at Scotts the well known jazz night club in Mount Street The special menu for the day proved to be a real winner cold soup with avocado and special aperitif with delightful homemade crisps bread sticks and nibbles Our second course was superb shoulder of pork from the black pig being fed on acorns and from which animal the Serrano ham comes from - served pink accompanied with an excellent rich sauce green beans and baby tomatoes on the vine Our selected desert was a lemon panna cotta - accompanied with homemade almond crisps The wine list was excellent and not outrageously priced We started off with a very nice fruity dry white wine moving on to an excellent vintage red to accompany our main course We finally finished off our splendid meal with really good coffee The cooking and presentation of our meal were superb There is a roof terrace dining area but regrettably I was unable to manoeuvre the stairs so we dined downstairs in what one would describe as the front room with open plan kitchen attached The restau-rant has only been open for a couple of months before our visit Its charm is its simplicity and excellent cooking that one can certainly recommend There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from using first rate ingredients The location however is tricky with parking being limited However our gourmet luncheon made up for this problem The restaurant is open seven days a week and caters for luncheon and dinner Do go and indulge - lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo it is well worth a visit You will not be disappointed
wwwlagranadadivinocom
La Granada Divino Calle de las Piedras 29480 Gauciacuten
Malaga Spain
Phone +34 951 709 075 reservationslagranadadivinocom
Phone 951 709 075 Email reservationslagranadadivinocom
9
PAST EVENTS
Sally Holloway wrote on Great evening such organisation and attention to detail
Saturday 27th September - Welcome Back Party It had been a while since we had a party night at the club and what a great event this turned out to be Once drinks had been obtained and all seated each table was called out in order to the buffet and what a feast to the eyes Roast beef ham poached salmon chicken drum sticks sausages sausage rolls baked potatoes salad and much more Although many members thought the multi coloured baby tomatoes were grapes so only a few went All cheerfully served by the ever busy kitchen volunteers Sweets followed later I am sure no one went home hungry Then the music provided by the ever popu-lar Daniela (recently married) once again the dance floor soon became full Thanks go to Brenda and all kitchen volunteers Doug for the oganising and with help from others set-ting up the room Sue and Rob behind the bar
Friday 19th September - Computer Group The theme of the meeting on this occasion was EBooks where to download from and to and storage on your system Unfortunately although many members showed an interest in advance of the meeting few attended The computer group are to look into the possibility of creating a library of EBooks on a club computer for members to access Thanks go to Diana Berns for her presentation
Tuesday 23rd September - Visit to Fishing Port Estepona A number of ICE members attended a visit around the fishing port at the invitation of Estepona Foreign Residents and Tourismo Marinero We had a guided tour by an English speaking knowledgeable wife of a boat owning fisherman The visit started in the Market Hall where it was explained its activities and of the twice daily auctions held after the arrival of fishing boats It was surprisingly a clean building with little lsquofishyrsquo smell It was then off to the wharf where it was explained the difference of the boats for trawling and for catch-ing fish prawns octopus and crustaceans and areas the boats are licensed to fish We were shown how pots are used for the catching of octopus and the different sizes of fishing nets Interesting to see men busily mending nets the length of these is surprising The visit ended with refreshments and trays displayed and explained of the different catches ICE members agreed the visit was very interesting and information to be informative
Sunday 5th October - Open Day At The Club A very busy morning but where were the visitors The club needs to address urgently the need for publicity if we are to boost membership A mention on Manilva Life Forum and on Facebook is not enough Are the members distributing the flyers We need once again to make a presence at local events We cannot boost the number of volunteers to run the club without attracting new blood
Tuesday 14th October - GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Garden Club held their last meeting for this year at the ICE Clubhouse Not many members were able to make it due to the Barcelona Trip illness holidays poor weather However the few that did come enjoyed it The main discussion being about fruit trees ndash orange lemon fig avocado koum kouats ndash how is the best way to grow them how to treat diseases etc How does one get lily seeds from lily pods What flowersshrubs seem able to stand extreme heat etc Lots of good ideas interest-ing information as always given ndash so another good meeting Sandy reminded the Garden Club mem-bers present to consider helping with the weeding of the front flowerbed outside the entrance to ICE (Just an hour or so with a hand fork and kneeling cushion is all that is needed) gtgtpage 10
10
5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
11
Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
12
NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
13
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
14
Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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El Rincon Toscano
Restaurant
Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
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Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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ISU
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GE
Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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Page 31 Hopewell Mining Museum Member Item + EportBic Invitation Page 33 Grey Nomading in Australia Continued (Article) Page 35 Leisure Page Page 36 General Information Page 37 Committee and Advert Info Page 38 Just for a Smile
Editor Terry Smith
Email terrysmithsibermecom
Phone 951 276 690
Mobile 677 656 319
ICE Magazine
EDITORIAL Thankyou all so much for the congratulations on reaching our Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary We should like to thank the club for the generous Corte Ingles gift voucher for 50euro that Pat got her hands swiftly onto and the bottle of bubbly I was left with We had a great day and finished off at a chiringuito until midnight on the beach Who would have thought 50 years ago we would be doing that in Spain Terry and Pat Smith REMEMBER IF YOU WANT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GREETINGS PUBLISHED WITHIN THE DECEMBER EDITION OF MAGAZINE LET ME KNOW BY 15TH NOVEMBER
Input from members for your
magazine interesting articles and
experiences Important information funny
stories poetry recipes
restaurant revues etc etc
These can be emailed to me or left at the
clubhouse top drawer in cabinet between
ladies toilet doors
President Doug Mitchell 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 wwwsibermecom
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 amp MAGAZINE WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS
Page 5 Presidentrsquos Letter Page 6 Bulletin Board + Lottery Page 8 An Unexpected Find Member Item Page 91011 Past Events Page 12 November Events Page 1314 November Calendar Page 14 Events For Your Diary Page 16 Blevins Franks Article Page 24 Padroacuten Manilva Solicitors Item Page 26 Surprising Morocco Member Item Page 28 Ive never done that before Member Itrsquom Page 2930 Golf Autumn Cup and News Page 30 Bowling Group News + Nigelrsquos Classified Ads
Contents
Thanks to all those who have
contributed items for your magazine
please keep them coming
4
Estepona Osteopathic Clinic
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back neck and limb injuries
children and expectant mothers
Mobile 625 957 673
1D First Floor
124 Avenida de Espantildea
Estepona
Located immediately opposite the
underground car park entrance
facing the sea
TELAS amp TELAS The perfect place to shop
for all your Household
Goods Curtains
amp Materials etc
At the corner of
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behind the Bus Station
in San Pedro
Open Monday to Friday
1000am to 2-00pm
Tel 952 788 117
A cut
Above
The Friendly British Hair Salon
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amp Those Special Occasions
952 805 485
Ask For THERESA or SARA
We are offering a promotion on
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Monday to Friday
OAP days are Monday to Friday
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Upholstery of terrace furniture
And even equine or pet accessories
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5
Food For Thought Submitted by Rosemary Ferguson
In praise of a classical education ldquoGo and endeavour to make thyself
perfectrdquo ~ Matthew Arnold
DO YOU LIKE PREPARING DESERTS To assist the hard working catering teams our catering manager Brenda
Taylor is seeking ladies or gents to make deserts of 12 portions at home or the club that can be then frozen or delivered on a Thursday morning
You will have your costs reimbursed Please contact Brenda 952 805 739 654 579 492
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU - MORE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Your club is run by volunteers without them we cannot function Help is required for the following Bar staff training will be given see Mac McIntyre Bar Manager Help required by catering teams for preparation and serving to members Thursday mornings no cooking no clearing up See Catering Manager Brenda Taylor Meeters and greeters to man the front door for just an hour on a Thursday club morning see Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
Presidents Letter November 2014 The Autumn Fayre has become an annual event and I hope everyone enjoyed the various attractions The following week we had The Treasure Hunt in Estepona ndash another success for Terry amp Bob I think everyone who took part will know their way around Estepona ndash if they didnrsquot before Once again this is an appeal for volunteers as the situation is now becoming critical setting up the room for events bar staff etc so if you can help in any way it will be much appreciated Joining the Bar Staff Team is an excellent way to meet other members and full training will be given Donrsquot forget to buy your ticket for the Drama Groups Pantomime This event is held over three days 7th8th and 9th of November and will be a good warm-up and get everyone in th party spirit for December and all the Christmas Festivities Doug
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
PLEASE NOTE CAMPARI AND PORT IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BAR
Work in Progress This Autumn Club member and experienced writer Peter Brookes is proposing a regularlsquo Writing Grouprsquo for interested members rsquoProducing your Autobiographyrsquo is one of the intriguing proposals for the activity come along to the introductory meeting at the Club House date to be announced to discuss the way forward Or contact Peter Brookes on email peterbrookeswritergmailcom tel619609536
6
Bulletin Board
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 DVDVIDEO Library Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add mem-bership 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 1000 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
International Emergency
Please post comments or suggestions on here Administrator Anna Tandy Anna Tandy wrote on Great meeting Thursday although the vast major-ity of the members were away in Barcelona We had the most beautiful lunch cooked by the Chef Brenda and her gang Roast Pork and all the trimmings Wow We are short of members to cook lunches so please think of helping Brenda and her team You do not have to do it all on your own you can get a team together to help do all the preparationjust volunteer Also Julie Wood has come up with the idea of a 7 a side mens walking football Team What about a Ladies team then just for
fun and exercise we can use the free courts in Estepona A great way of keeping that fat off
for the winter So let me know if you can join in
IMPORTANT ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING CLUB SWITCH OFF LIGHTS FANS AND AIR CONDITION-
ERS SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS
IMPORTANT TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS
AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT
Lottery Winners August
1st Roy Gilby 40euro
2nd Buck Shayler 20euro
3rd Barbara Salisbury 10euro
Club 30euro
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 637 148 660 or 952 892 386
Ramblers Please Note The club does not have any Insurance Policy in force in relation to its Rambling activities and all members and their guests participate entirely at their own risk Neither the club nor any walk leader will be responsible for any injury or loss suffered by any partici-pant however caused Those attending rambling events should be suitably attired with stout walking footwear and carry waterproofs in case of weather change You should carry a packed lunch and adequate liquids for the duration of the ramble
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8
An Unexpected Find - Submitted by Annette L Holmes On Sunday 14th September my daughter Louise and I decided on a luncheon outing to Gaucin I had not visited this village for some years but had heard about various new developments there and felt it was time to investigate further We drove through the periphery of Casares then turning right onto the signposted Gaucin road Entering Gaucin no notice that we saw gave any indication of what we were looking for - an interesting restaurant The further we continued driving the more involved we became with narrow winding lanes where it would have been very difficult for an oncoming car to comfortably pass It was quite by chance that we came to a corner building outside of which was a notice lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo at which Gordon Ramsey had visited and thoroughly approved of the food served Louise quickly stopped whilst I went in to enquire whether we could dine there for lunch and yes we could Louise drove on to find a parking place I went into the charming village house and was warmly greeted by the chefowner Neil Brown It transpired that Neil had formerly been chef at the store Harvey Nichols in London and also at Scotts the well known jazz night club in Mount Street The special menu for the day proved to be a real winner cold soup with avocado and special aperitif with delightful homemade crisps bread sticks and nibbles Our second course was superb shoulder of pork from the black pig being fed on acorns and from which animal the Serrano ham comes from - served pink accompanied with an excellent rich sauce green beans and baby tomatoes on the vine Our selected desert was a lemon panna cotta - accompanied with homemade almond crisps The wine list was excellent and not outrageously priced We started off with a very nice fruity dry white wine moving on to an excellent vintage red to accompany our main course We finally finished off our splendid meal with really good coffee The cooking and presentation of our meal were superb There is a roof terrace dining area but regrettably I was unable to manoeuvre the stairs so we dined downstairs in what one would describe as the front room with open plan kitchen attached The restau-rant has only been open for a couple of months before our visit Its charm is its simplicity and excellent cooking that one can certainly recommend There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from using first rate ingredients The location however is tricky with parking being limited However our gourmet luncheon made up for this problem The restaurant is open seven days a week and caters for luncheon and dinner Do go and indulge - lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo it is well worth a visit You will not be disappointed
wwwlagranadadivinocom
La Granada Divino Calle de las Piedras 29480 Gauciacuten
Malaga Spain
Phone +34 951 709 075 reservationslagranadadivinocom
Phone 951 709 075 Email reservationslagranadadivinocom
9
PAST EVENTS
Sally Holloway wrote on Great evening such organisation and attention to detail
Saturday 27th September - Welcome Back Party It had been a while since we had a party night at the club and what a great event this turned out to be Once drinks had been obtained and all seated each table was called out in order to the buffet and what a feast to the eyes Roast beef ham poached salmon chicken drum sticks sausages sausage rolls baked potatoes salad and much more Although many members thought the multi coloured baby tomatoes were grapes so only a few went All cheerfully served by the ever busy kitchen volunteers Sweets followed later I am sure no one went home hungry Then the music provided by the ever popu-lar Daniela (recently married) once again the dance floor soon became full Thanks go to Brenda and all kitchen volunteers Doug for the oganising and with help from others set-ting up the room Sue and Rob behind the bar
Friday 19th September - Computer Group The theme of the meeting on this occasion was EBooks where to download from and to and storage on your system Unfortunately although many members showed an interest in advance of the meeting few attended The computer group are to look into the possibility of creating a library of EBooks on a club computer for members to access Thanks go to Diana Berns for her presentation
Tuesday 23rd September - Visit to Fishing Port Estepona A number of ICE members attended a visit around the fishing port at the invitation of Estepona Foreign Residents and Tourismo Marinero We had a guided tour by an English speaking knowledgeable wife of a boat owning fisherman The visit started in the Market Hall where it was explained its activities and of the twice daily auctions held after the arrival of fishing boats It was surprisingly a clean building with little lsquofishyrsquo smell It was then off to the wharf where it was explained the difference of the boats for trawling and for catch-ing fish prawns octopus and crustaceans and areas the boats are licensed to fish We were shown how pots are used for the catching of octopus and the different sizes of fishing nets Interesting to see men busily mending nets the length of these is surprising The visit ended with refreshments and trays displayed and explained of the different catches ICE members agreed the visit was very interesting and information to be informative
Sunday 5th October - Open Day At The Club A very busy morning but where were the visitors The club needs to address urgently the need for publicity if we are to boost membership A mention on Manilva Life Forum and on Facebook is not enough Are the members distributing the flyers We need once again to make a presence at local events We cannot boost the number of volunteers to run the club without attracting new blood
Tuesday 14th October - GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Garden Club held their last meeting for this year at the ICE Clubhouse Not many members were able to make it due to the Barcelona Trip illness holidays poor weather However the few that did come enjoyed it The main discussion being about fruit trees ndash orange lemon fig avocado koum kouats ndash how is the best way to grow them how to treat diseases etc How does one get lily seeds from lily pods What flowersshrubs seem able to stand extreme heat etc Lots of good ideas interest-ing information as always given ndash so another good meeting Sandy reminded the Garden Club mem-bers present to consider helping with the weeding of the front flowerbed outside the entrance to ICE (Just an hour or so with a hand fork and kneeling cushion is all that is needed) gtgtpage 10
10
5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
11
Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
12
NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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El Rincon Toscano
Restaurant
Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
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The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
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Food For Thought Submitted by Rosemary Ferguson
In praise of a classical education ldquoGo and endeavour to make thyself
perfectrdquo ~ Matthew Arnold
DO YOU LIKE PREPARING DESERTS To assist the hard working catering teams our catering manager Brenda
Taylor is seeking ladies or gents to make deserts of 12 portions at home or the club that can be then frozen or delivered on a Thursday morning
You will have your costs reimbursed Please contact Brenda 952 805 739 654 579 492
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU - MORE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Your club is run by volunteers without them we cannot function Help is required for the following Bar staff training will be given see Mac McIntyre Bar Manager Help required by catering teams for preparation and serving to members Thursday mornings no cooking no clearing up See Catering Manager Brenda Taylor Meeters and greeters to man the front door for just an hour on a Thursday club morning see Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
Presidents Letter November 2014 The Autumn Fayre has become an annual event and I hope everyone enjoyed the various attractions The following week we had The Treasure Hunt in Estepona ndash another success for Terry amp Bob I think everyone who took part will know their way around Estepona ndash if they didnrsquot before Once again this is an appeal for volunteers as the situation is now becoming critical setting up the room for events bar staff etc so if you can help in any way it will be much appreciated Joining the Bar Staff Team is an excellent way to meet other members and full training will be given Donrsquot forget to buy your ticket for the Drama Groups Pantomime This event is held over three days 7th8th and 9th of November and will be a good warm-up and get everyone in th party spirit for December and all the Christmas Festivities Doug
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
PLEASE NOTE CAMPARI AND PORT IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BAR
Work in Progress This Autumn Club member and experienced writer Peter Brookes is proposing a regularlsquo Writing Grouprsquo for interested members rsquoProducing your Autobiographyrsquo is one of the intriguing proposals for the activity come along to the introductory meeting at the Club House date to be announced to discuss the way forward Or contact Peter Brookes on email peterbrookeswritergmailcom tel619609536
6
Bulletin Board
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 DVDVIDEO Library Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add mem-bership 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 1000 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
International Emergency
Please post comments or suggestions on here Administrator Anna Tandy Anna Tandy wrote on Great meeting Thursday although the vast major-ity of the members were away in Barcelona We had the most beautiful lunch cooked by the Chef Brenda and her gang Roast Pork and all the trimmings Wow We are short of members to cook lunches so please think of helping Brenda and her team You do not have to do it all on your own you can get a team together to help do all the preparationjust volunteer Also Julie Wood has come up with the idea of a 7 a side mens walking football Team What about a Ladies team then just for
fun and exercise we can use the free courts in Estepona A great way of keeping that fat off
for the winter So let me know if you can join in
IMPORTANT ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING CLUB SWITCH OFF LIGHTS FANS AND AIR CONDITION-
ERS SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS
IMPORTANT TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS
AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT
Lottery Winners August
1st Roy Gilby 40euro
2nd Buck Shayler 20euro
3rd Barbara Salisbury 10euro
Club 30euro
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 637 148 660 or 952 892 386
Ramblers Please Note The club does not have any Insurance Policy in force in relation to its Rambling activities and all members and their guests participate entirely at their own risk Neither the club nor any walk leader will be responsible for any injury or loss suffered by any partici-pant however caused Those attending rambling events should be suitably attired with stout walking footwear and carry waterproofs in case of weather change You should carry a packed lunch and adequate liquids for the duration of the ramble
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An Unexpected Find - Submitted by Annette L Holmes On Sunday 14th September my daughter Louise and I decided on a luncheon outing to Gaucin I had not visited this village for some years but had heard about various new developments there and felt it was time to investigate further We drove through the periphery of Casares then turning right onto the signposted Gaucin road Entering Gaucin no notice that we saw gave any indication of what we were looking for - an interesting restaurant The further we continued driving the more involved we became with narrow winding lanes where it would have been very difficult for an oncoming car to comfortably pass It was quite by chance that we came to a corner building outside of which was a notice lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo at which Gordon Ramsey had visited and thoroughly approved of the food served Louise quickly stopped whilst I went in to enquire whether we could dine there for lunch and yes we could Louise drove on to find a parking place I went into the charming village house and was warmly greeted by the chefowner Neil Brown It transpired that Neil had formerly been chef at the store Harvey Nichols in London and also at Scotts the well known jazz night club in Mount Street The special menu for the day proved to be a real winner cold soup with avocado and special aperitif with delightful homemade crisps bread sticks and nibbles Our second course was superb shoulder of pork from the black pig being fed on acorns and from which animal the Serrano ham comes from - served pink accompanied with an excellent rich sauce green beans and baby tomatoes on the vine Our selected desert was a lemon panna cotta - accompanied with homemade almond crisps The wine list was excellent and not outrageously priced We started off with a very nice fruity dry white wine moving on to an excellent vintage red to accompany our main course We finally finished off our splendid meal with really good coffee The cooking and presentation of our meal were superb There is a roof terrace dining area but regrettably I was unable to manoeuvre the stairs so we dined downstairs in what one would describe as the front room with open plan kitchen attached The restau-rant has only been open for a couple of months before our visit Its charm is its simplicity and excellent cooking that one can certainly recommend There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from using first rate ingredients The location however is tricky with parking being limited However our gourmet luncheon made up for this problem The restaurant is open seven days a week and caters for luncheon and dinner Do go and indulge - lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo it is well worth a visit You will not be disappointed
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La Granada Divino Calle de las Piedras 29480 Gauciacuten
Malaga Spain
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9
PAST EVENTS
Sally Holloway wrote on Great evening such organisation and attention to detail
Saturday 27th September - Welcome Back Party It had been a while since we had a party night at the club and what a great event this turned out to be Once drinks had been obtained and all seated each table was called out in order to the buffet and what a feast to the eyes Roast beef ham poached salmon chicken drum sticks sausages sausage rolls baked potatoes salad and much more Although many members thought the multi coloured baby tomatoes were grapes so only a few went All cheerfully served by the ever busy kitchen volunteers Sweets followed later I am sure no one went home hungry Then the music provided by the ever popu-lar Daniela (recently married) once again the dance floor soon became full Thanks go to Brenda and all kitchen volunteers Doug for the oganising and with help from others set-ting up the room Sue and Rob behind the bar
Friday 19th September - Computer Group The theme of the meeting on this occasion was EBooks where to download from and to and storage on your system Unfortunately although many members showed an interest in advance of the meeting few attended The computer group are to look into the possibility of creating a library of EBooks on a club computer for members to access Thanks go to Diana Berns for her presentation
Tuesday 23rd September - Visit to Fishing Port Estepona A number of ICE members attended a visit around the fishing port at the invitation of Estepona Foreign Residents and Tourismo Marinero We had a guided tour by an English speaking knowledgeable wife of a boat owning fisherman The visit started in the Market Hall where it was explained its activities and of the twice daily auctions held after the arrival of fishing boats It was surprisingly a clean building with little lsquofishyrsquo smell It was then off to the wharf where it was explained the difference of the boats for trawling and for catch-ing fish prawns octopus and crustaceans and areas the boats are licensed to fish We were shown how pots are used for the catching of octopus and the different sizes of fishing nets Interesting to see men busily mending nets the length of these is surprising The visit ended with refreshments and trays displayed and explained of the different catches ICE members agreed the visit was very interesting and information to be informative
Sunday 5th October - Open Day At The Club A very busy morning but where were the visitors The club needs to address urgently the need for publicity if we are to boost membership A mention on Manilva Life Forum and on Facebook is not enough Are the members distributing the flyers We need once again to make a presence at local events We cannot boost the number of volunteers to run the club without attracting new blood
Tuesday 14th October - GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Garden Club held their last meeting for this year at the ICE Clubhouse Not many members were able to make it due to the Barcelona Trip illness holidays poor weather However the few that did come enjoyed it The main discussion being about fruit trees ndash orange lemon fig avocado koum kouats ndash how is the best way to grow them how to treat diseases etc How does one get lily seeds from lily pods What flowersshrubs seem able to stand extreme heat etc Lots of good ideas interest-ing information as always given ndash so another good meeting Sandy reminded the Garden Club mem-bers present to consider helping with the weeding of the front flowerbed outside the entrance to ICE (Just an hour or so with a hand fork and kneeling cushion is all that is needed) gtgtpage 10
10
5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
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Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
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NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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El Rincon Toscano
Restaurant
Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
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Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
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Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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O C D
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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Food For Thought Submitted by Rosemary Ferguson
In praise of a classical education ldquoGo and endeavour to make thyself
perfectrdquo ~ Matthew Arnold
DO YOU LIKE PREPARING DESERTS To assist the hard working catering teams our catering manager Brenda
Taylor is seeking ladies or gents to make deserts of 12 portions at home or the club that can be then frozen or delivered on a Thursday morning
You will have your costs reimbursed Please contact Brenda 952 805 739 654 579 492
YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU - MORE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Your club is run by volunteers without them we cannot function Help is required for the following Bar staff training will be given see Mac McIntyre Bar Manager Help required by catering teams for preparation and serving to members Thursday mornings no cooking no clearing up See Catering Manager Brenda Taylor Meeters and greeters to man the front door for just an hour on a Thursday club morning see Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
Presidents Letter November 2014 The Autumn Fayre has become an annual event and I hope everyone enjoyed the various attractions The following week we had The Treasure Hunt in Estepona ndash another success for Terry amp Bob I think everyone who took part will know their way around Estepona ndash if they didnrsquot before Once again this is an appeal for volunteers as the situation is now becoming critical setting up the room for events bar staff etc so if you can help in any way it will be much appreciated Joining the Bar Staff Team is an excellent way to meet other members and full training will be given Donrsquot forget to buy your ticket for the Drama Groups Pantomime This event is held over three days 7th8th and 9th of November and will be a good warm-up and get everyone in th party spirit for December and all the Christmas Festivities Doug
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
PLEASE NOTE CAMPARI AND PORT IS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BAR
Work in Progress This Autumn Club member and experienced writer Peter Brookes is proposing a regularlsquo Writing Grouprsquo for interested members rsquoProducing your Autobiographyrsquo is one of the intriguing proposals for the activity come along to the introductory meeting at the Club House date to be announced to discuss the way forward Or contact Peter Brookes on email peterbrookeswritergmailcom tel619609536
6
Bulletin Board
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 DVDVIDEO Library Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add mem-bership 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 1000 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
International Emergency
Please post comments or suggestions on here Administrator Anna Tandy Anna Tandy wrote on Great meeting Thursday although the vast major-ity of the members were away in Barcelona We had the most beautiful lunch cooked by the Chef Brenda and her gang Roast Pork and all the trimmings Wow We are short of members to cook lunches so please think of helping Brenda and her team You do not have to do it all on your own you can get a team together to help do all the preparationjust volunteer Also Julie Wood has come up with the idea of a 7 a side mens walking football Team What about a Ladies team then just for
fun and exercise we can use the free courts in Estepona A great way of keeping that fat off
for the winter So let me know if you can join in
IMPORTANT ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING CLUB SWITCH OFF LIGHTS FANS AND AIR CONDITION-
ERS SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS
IMPORTANT TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS
AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT
Lottery Winners August
1st Roy Gilby 40euro
2nd Buck Shayler 20euro
3rd Barbara Salisbury 10euro
Club 30euro
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 637 148 660 or 952 892 386
Ramblers Please Note The club does not have any Insurance Policy in force in relation to its Rambling activities and all members and their guests participate entirely at their own risk Neither the club nor any walk leader will be responsible for any injury or loss suffered by any partici-pant however caused Those attending rambling events should be suitably attired with stout walking footwear and carry waterproofs in case of weather change You should carry a packed lunch and adequate liquids for the duration of the ramble
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8
An Unexpected Find - Submitted by Annette L Holmes On Sunday 14th September my daughter Louise and I decided on a luncheon outing to Gaucin I had not visited this village for some years but had heard about various new developments there and felt it was time to investigate further We drove through the periphery of Casares then turning right onto the signposted Gaucin road Entering Gaucin no notice that we saw gave any indication of what we were looking for - an interesting restaurant The further we continued driving the more involved we became with narrow winding lanes where it would have been very difficult for an oncoming car to comfortably pass It was quite by chance that we came to a corner building outside of which was a notice lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo at which Gordon Ramsey had visited and thoroughly approved of the food served Louise quickly stopped whilst I went in to enquire whether we could dine there for lunch and yes we could Louise drove on to find a parking place I went into the charming village house and was warmly greeted by the chefowner Neil Brown It transpired that Neil had formerly been chef at the store Harvey Nichols in London and also at Scotts the well known jazz night club in Mount Street The special menu for the day proved to be a real winner cold soup with avocado and special aperitif with delightful homemade crisps bread sticks and nibbles Our second course was superb shoulder of pork from the black pig being fed on acorns and from which animal the Serrano ham comes from - served pink accompanied with an excellent rich sauce green beans and baby tomatoes on the vine Our selected desert was a lemon panna cotta - accompanied with homemade almond crisps The wine list was excellent and not outrageously priced We started off with a very nice fruity dry white wine moving on to an excellent vintage red to accompany our main course We finally finished off our splendid meal with really good coffee The cooking and presentation of our meal were superb There is a roof terrace dining area but regrettably I was unable to manoeuvre the stairs so we dined downstairs in what one would describe as the front room with open plan kitchen attached The restau-rant has only been open for a couple of months before our visit Its charm is its simplicity and excellent cooking that one can certainly recommend There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from using first rate ingredients The location however is tricky with parking being limited However our gourmet luncheon made up for this problem The restaurant is open seven days a week and caters for luncheon and dinner Do go and indulge - lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo it is well worth a visit You will not be disappointed
wwwlagranadadivinocom
La Granada Divino Calle de las Piedras 29480 Gauciacuten
Malaga Spain
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9
PAST EVENTS
Sally Holloway wrote on Great evening such organisation and attention to detail
Saturday 27th September - Welcome Back Party It had been a while since we had a party night at the club and what a great event this turned out to be Once drinks had been obtained and all seated each table was called out in order to the buffet and what a feast to the eyes Roast beef ham poached salmon chicken drum sticks sausages sausage rolls baked potatoes salad and much more Although many members thought the multi coloured baby tomatoes were grapes so only a few went All cheerfully served by the ever busy kitchen volunteers Sweets followed later I am sure no one went home hungry Then the music provided by the ever popu-lar Daniela (recently married) once again the dance floor soon became full Thanks go to Brenda and all kitchen volunteers Doug for the oganising and with help from others set-ting up the room Sue and Rob behind the bar
Friday 19th September - Computer Group The theme of the meeting on this occasion was EBooks where to download from and to and storage on your system Unfortunately although many members showed an interest in advance of the meeting few attended The computer group are to look into the possibility of creating a library of EBooks on a club computer for members to access Thanks go to Diana Berns for her presentation
Tuesday 23rd September - Visit to Fishing Port Estepona A number of ICE members attended a visit around the fishing port at the invitation of Estepona Foreign Residents and Tourismo Marinero We had a guided tour by an English speaking knowledgeable wife of a boat owning fisherman The visit started in the Market Hall where it was explained its activities and of the twice daily auctions held after the arrival of fishing boats It was surprisingly a clean building with little lsquofishyrsquo smell It was then off to the wharf where it was explained the difference of the boats for trawling and for catch-ing fish prawns octopus and crustaceans and areas the boats are licensed to fish We were shown how pots are used for the catching of octopus and the different sizes of fishing nets Interesting to see men busily mending nets the length of these is surprising The visit ended with refreshments and trays displayed and explained of the different catches ICE members agreed the visit was very interesting and information to be informative
Sunday 5th October - Open Day At The Club A very busy morning but where were the visitors The club needs to address urgently the need for publicity if we are to boost membership A mention on Manilva Life Forum and on Facebook is not enough Are the members distributing the flyers We need once again to make a presence at local events We cannot boost the number of volunteers to run the club without attracting new blood
Tuesday 14th October - GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Garden Club held their last meeting for this year at the ICE Clubhouse Not many members were able to make it due to the Barcelona Trip illness holidays poor weather However the few that did come enjoyed it The main discussion being about fruit trees ndash orange lemon fig avocado koum kouats ndash how is the best way to grow them how to treat diseases etc How does one get lily seeds from lily pods What flowersshrubs seem able to stand extreme heat etc Lots of good ideas interest-ing information as always given ndash so another good meeting Sandy reminded the Garden Club mem-bers present to consider helping with the weeding of the front flowerbed outside the entrance to ICE (Just an hour or so with a hand fork and kneeling cushion is all that is needed) gtgtpage 10
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5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
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Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
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NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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El Rincon Toscano
Restaurant
Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
31
When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
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Tiling
Home Refurbishments
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Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
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Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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35
LE
ISU
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PA
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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Bulletin Board
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 DVDVIDEO Library Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add mem-bership 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 1000 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
International Emergency
Please post comments or suggestions on here Administrator Anna Tandy Anna Tandy wrote on Great meeting Thursday although the vast major-ity of the members were away in Barcelona We had the most beautiful lunch cooked by the Chef Brenda and her gang Roast Pork and all the trimmings Wow We are short of members to cook lunches so please think of helping Brenda and her team You do not have to do it all on your own you can get a team together to help do all the preparationjust volunteer Also Julie Wood has come up with the idea of a 7 a side mens walking football Team What about a Ladies team then just for
fun and exercise we can use the free courts in Estepona A great way of keeping that fat off
for the winter So let me know if you can join in
IMPORTANT ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING CLUB SWITCH OFF LIGHTS FANS AND AIR CONDITION-
ERS SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS
IMPORTANT TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS
AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT
Lottery Winners August
1st Roy Gilby 40euro
2nd Buck Shayler 20euro
3rd Barbara Salisbury 10euro
Club 30euro
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 637 148 660 or 952 892 386
Ramblers Please Note The club does not have any Insurance Policy in force in relation to its Rambling activities and all members and their guests participate entirely at their own risk Neither the club nor any walk leader will be responsible for any injury or loss suffered by any partici-pant however caused Those attending rambling events should be suitably attired with stout walking footwear and carry waterproofs in case of weather change You should carry a packed lunch and adequate liquids for the duration of the ramble
7
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8
An Unexpected Find - Submitted by Annette L Holmes On Sunday 14th September my daughter Louise and I decided on a luncheon outing to Gaucin I had not visited this village for some years but had heard about various new developments there and felt it was time to investigate further We drove through the periphery of Casares then turning right onto the signposted Gaucin road Entering Gaucin no notice that we saw gave any indication of what we were looking for - an interesting restaurant The further we continued driving the more involved we became with narrow winding lanes where it would have been very difficult for an oncoming car to comfortably pass It was quite by chance that we came to a corner building outside of which was a notice lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo at which Gordon Ramsey had visited and thoroughly approved of the food served Louise quickly stopped whilst I went in to enquire whether we could dine there for lunch and yes we could Louise drove on to find a parking place I went into the charming village house and was warmly greeted by the chefowner Neil Brown It transpired that Neil had formerly been chef at the store Harvey Nichols in London and also at Scotts the well known jazz night club in Mount Street The special menu for the day proved to be a real winner cold soup with avocado and special aperitif with delightful homemade crisps bread sticks and nibbles Our second course was superb shoulder of pork from the black pig being fed on acorns and from which animal the Serrano ham comes from - served pink accompanied with an excellent rich sauce green beans and baby tomatoes on the vine Our selected desert was a lemon panna cotta - accompanied with homemade almond crisps The wine list was excellent and not outrageously priced We started off with a very nice fruity dry white wine moving on to an excellent vintage red to accompany our main course We finally finished off our splendid meal with really good coffee The cooking and presentation of our meal were superb There is a roof terrace dining area but regrettably I was unable to manoeuvre the stairs so we dined downstairs in what one would describe as the front room with open plan kitchen attached The restau-rant has only been open for a couple of months before our visit Its charm is its simplicity and excellent cooking that one can certainly recommend There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from using first rate ingredients The location however is tricky with parking being limited However our gourmet luncheon made up for this problem The restaurant is open seven days a week and caters for luncheon and dinner Do go and indulge - lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo it is well worth a visit You will not be disappointed
wwwlagranadadivinocom
La Granada Divino Calle de las Piedras 29480 Gauciacuten
Malaga Spain
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9
PAST EVENTS
Sally Holloway wrote on Great evening such organisation and attention to detail
Saturday 27th September - Welcome Back Party It had been a while since we had a party night at the club and what a great event this turned out to be Once drinks had been obtained and all seated each table was called out in order to the buffet and what a feast to the eyes Roast beef ham poached salmon chicken drum sticks sausages sausage rolls baked potatoes salad and much more Although many members thought the multi coloured baby tomatoes were grapes so only a few went All cheerfully served by the ever busy kitchen volunteers Sweets followed later I am sure no one went home hungry Then the music provided by the ever popu-lar Daniela (recently married) once again the dance floor soon became full Thanks go to Brenda and all kitchen volunteers Doug for the oganising and with help from others set-ting up the room Sue and Rob behind the bar
Friday 19th September - Computer Group The theme of the meeting on this occasion was EBooks where to download from and to and storage on your system Unfortunately although many members showed an interest in advance of the meeting few attended The computer group are to look into the possibility of creating a library of EBooks on a club computer for members to access Thanks go to Diana Berns for her presentation
Tuesday 23rd September - Visit to Fishing Port Estepona A number of ICE members attended a visit around the fishing port at the invitation of Estepona Foreign Residents and Tourismo Marinero We had a guided tour by an English speaking knowledgeable wife of a boat owning fisherman The visit started in the Market Hall where it was explained its activities and of the twice daily auctions held after the arrival of fishing boats It was surprisingly a clean building with little lsquofishyrsquo smell It was then off to the wharf where it was explained the difference of the boats for trawling and for catch-ing fish prawns octopus and crustaceans and areas the boats are licensed to fish We were shown how pots are used for the catching of octopus and the different sizes of fishing nets Interesting to see men busily mending nets the length of these is surprising The visit ended with refreshments and trays displayed and explained of the different catches ICE members agreed the visit was very interesting and information to be informative
Sunday 5th October - Open Day At The Club A very busy morning but where were the visitors The club needs to address urgently the need for publicity if we are to boost membership A mention on Manilva Life Forum and on Facebook is not enough Are the members distributing the flyers We need once again to make a presence at local events We cannot boost the number of volunteers to run the club without attracting new blood
Tuesday 14th October - GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Garden Club held their last meeting for this year at the ICE Clubhouse Not many members were able to make it due to the Barcelona Trip illness holidays poor weather However the few that did come enjoyed it The main discussion being about fruit trees ndash orange lemon fig avocado koum kouats ndash how is the best way to grow them how to treat diseases etc How does one get lily seeds from lily pods What flowersshrubs seem able to stand extreme heat etc Lots of good ideas interest-ing information as always given ndash so another good meeting Sandy reminded the Garden Club mem-bers present to consider helping with the weeding of the front flowerbed outside the entrance to ICE (Just an hour or so with a hand fork and kneeling cushion is all that is needed) gtgtpage 10
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5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
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Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
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NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
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A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
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The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
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An Unexpected Find - Submitted by Annette L Holmes On Sunday 14th September my daughter Louise and I decided on a luncheon outing to Gaucin I had not visited this village for some years but had heard about various new developments there and felt it was time to investigate further We drove through the periphery of Casares then turning right onto the signposted Gaucin road Entering Gaucin no notice that we saw gave any indication of what we were looking for - an interesting restaurant The further we continued driving the more involved we became with narrow winding lanes where it would have been very difficult for an oncoming car to comfortably pass It was quite by chance that we came to a corner building outside of which was a notice lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo at which Gordon Ramsey had visited and thoroughly approved of the food served Louise quickly stopped whilst I went in to enquire whether we could dine there for lunch and yes we could Louise drove on to find a parking place I went into the charming village house and was warmly greeted by the chefowner Neil Brown It transpired that Neil had formerly been chef at the store Harvey Nichols in London and also at Scotts the well known jazz night club in Mount Street The special menu for the day proved to be a real winner cold soup with avocado and special aperitif with delightful homemade crisps bread sticks and nibbles Our second course was superb shoulder of pork from the black pig being fed on acorns and from which animal the Serrano ham comes from - served pink accompanied with an excellent rich sauce green beans and baby tomatoes on the vine Our selected desert was a lemon panna cotta - accompanied with homemade almond crisps The wine list was excellent and not outrageously priced We started off with a very nice fruity dry white wine moving on to an excellent vintage red to accompany our main course We finally finished off our splendid meal with really good coffee The cooking and presentation of our meal were superb There is a roof terrace dining area but regrettably I was unable to manoeuvre the stairs so we dined downstairs in what one would describe as the front room with open plan kitchen attached The restau-rant has only been open for a couple of months before our visit Its charm is its simplicity and excellent cooking that one can certainly recommend There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from using first rate ingredients The location however is tricky with parking being limited However our gourmet luncheon made up for this problem The restaurant is open seven days a week and caters for luncheon and dinner Do go and indulge - lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo it is well worth a visit You will not be disappointed
wwwlagranadadivinocom
La Granada Divino Calle de las Piedras 29480 Gauciacuten
Malaga Spain
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PAST EVENTS
Sally Holloway wrote on Great evening such organisation and attention to detail
Saturday 27th September - Welcome Back Party It had been a while since we had a party night at the club and what a great event this turned out to be Once drinks had been obtained and all seated each table was called out in order to the buffet and what a feast to the eyes Roast beef ham poached salmon chicken drum sticks sausages sausage rolls baked potatoes salad and much more Although many members thought the multi coloured baby tomatoes were grapes so only a few went All cheerfully served by the ever busy kitchen volunteers Sweets followed later I am sure no one went home hungry Then the music provided by the ever popu-lar Daniela (recently married) once again the dance floor soon became full Thanks go to Brenda and all kitchen volunteers Doug for the oganising and with help from others set-ting up the room Sue and Rob behind the bar
Friday 19th September - Computer Group The theme of the meeting on this occasion was EBooks where to download from and to and storage on your system Unfortunately although many members showed an interest in advance of the meeting few attended The computer group are to look into the possibility of creating a library of EBooks on a club computer for members to access Thanks go to Diana Berns for her presentation
Tuesday 23rd September - Visit to Fishing Port Estepona A number of ICE members attended a visit around the fishing port at the invitation of Estepona Foreign Residents and Tourismo Marinero We had a guided tour by an English speaking knowledgeable wife of a boat owning fisherman The visit started in the Market Hall where it was explained its activities and of the twice daily auctions held after the arrival of fishing boats It was surprisingly a clean building with little lsquofishyrsquo smell It was then off to the wharf where it was explained the difference of the boats for trawling and for catch-ing fish prawns octopus and crustaceans and areas the boats are licensed to fish We were shown how pots are used for the catching of octopus and the different sizes of fishing nets Interesting to see men busily mending nets the length of these is surprising The visit ended with refreshments and trays displayed and explained of the different catches ICE members agreed the visit was very interesting and information to be informative
Sunday 5th October - Open Day At The Club A very busy morning but where were the visitors The club needs to address urgently the need for publicity if we are to boost membership A mention on Manilva Life Forum and on Facebook is not enough Are the members distributing the flyers We need once again to make a presence at local events We cannot boost the number of volunteers to run the club without attracting new blood
Tuesday 14th October - GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Garden Club held their last meeting for this year at the ICE Clubhouse Not many members were able to make it due to the Barcelona Trip illness holidays poor weather However the few that did come enjoyed it The main discussion being about fruit trees ndash orange lemon fig avocado koum kouats ndash how is the best way to grow them how to treat diseases etc How does one get lily seeds from lily pods What flowersshrubs seem able to stand extreme heat etc Lots of good ideas interest-ing information as always given ndash so another good meeting Sandy reminded the Garden Club mem-bers present to consider helping with the weeding of the front flowerbed outside the entrance to ICE (Just an hour or so with a hand fork and kneeling cushion is all that is needed) gtgtpage 10
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5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
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Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
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NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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Wine Bar
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Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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An Unexpected Find - Submitted by Annette L Holmes On Sunday 14th September my daughter Louise and I decided on a luncheon outing to Gaucin I had not visited this village for some years but had heard about various new developments there and felt it was time to investigate further We drove through the periphery of Casares then turning right onto the signposted Gaucin road Entering Gaucin no notice that we saw gave any indication of what we were looking for - an interesting restaurant The further we continued driving the more involved we became with narrow winding lanes where it would have been very difficult for an oncoming car to comfortably pass It was quite by chance that we came to a corner building outside of which was a notice lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo at which Gordon Ramsey had visited and thoroughly approved of the food served Louise quickly stopped whilst I went in to enquire whether we could dine there for lunch and yes we could Louise drove on to find a parking place I went into the charming village house and was warmly greeted by the chefowner Neil Brown It transpired that Neil had formerly been chef at the store Harvey Nichols in London and also at Scotts the well known jazz night club in Mount Street The special menu for the day proved to be a real winner cold soup with avocado and special aperitif with delightful homemade crisps bread sticks and nibbles Our second course was superb shoulder of pork from the black pig being fed on acorns and from which animal the Serrano ham comes from - served pink accompanied with an excellent rich sauce green beans and baby tomatoes on the vine Our selected desert was a lemon panna cotta - accompanied with homemade almond crisps The wine list was excellent and not outrageously priced We started off with a very nice fruity dry white wine moving on to an excellent vintage red to accompany our main course We finally finished off our splendid meal with really good coffee The cooking and presentation of our meal were superb There is a roof terrace dining area but regrettably I was unable to manoeuvre the stairs so we dined downstairs in what one would describe as the front room with open plan kitchen attached The restau-rant has only been open for a couple of months before our visit Its charm is its simplicity and excellent cooking that one can certainly recommend There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from using first rate ingredients The location however is tricky with parking being limited However our gourmet luncheon made up for this problem The restaurant is open seven days a week and caters for luncheon and dinner Do go and indulge - lsquoLa Granade Divino Restaurantrsquo it is well worth a visit You will not be disappointed
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PAST EVENTS
Sally Holloway wrote on Great evening such organisation and attention to detail
Saturday 27th September - Welcome Back Party It had been a while since we had a party night at the club and what a great event this turned out to be Once drinks had been obtained and all seated each table was called out in order to the buffet and what a feast to the eyes Roast beef ham poached salmon chicken drum sticks sausages sausage rolls baked potatoes salad and much more Although many members thought the multi coloured baby tomatoes were grapes so only a few went All cheerfully served by the ever busy kitchen volunteers Sweets followed later I am sure no one went home hungry Then the music provided by the ever popu-lar Daniela (recently married) once again the dance floor soon became full Thanks go to Brenda and all kitchen volunteers Doug for the oganising and with help from others set-ting up the room Sue and Rob behind the bar
Friday 19th September - Computer Group The theme of the meeting on this occasion was EBooks where to download from and to and storage on your system Unfortunately although many members showed an interest in advance of the meeting few attended The computer group are to look into the possibility of creating a library of EBooks on a club computer for members to access Thanks go to Diana Berns for her presentation
Tuesday 23rd September - Visit to Fishing Port Estepona A number of ICE members attended a visit around the fishing port at the invitation of Estepona Foreign Residents and Tourismo Marinero We had a guided tour by an English speaking knowledgeable wife of a boat owning fisherman The visit started in the Market Hall where it was explained its activities and of the twice daily auctions held after the arrival of fishing boats It was surprisingly a clean building with little lsquofishyrsquo smell It was then off to the wharf where it was explained the difference of the boats for trawling and for catch-ing fish prawns octopus and crustaceans and areas the boats are licensed to fish We were shown how pots are used for the catching of octopus and the different sizes of fishing nets Interesting to see men busily mending nets the length of these is surprising The visit ended with refreshments and trays displayed and explained of the different catches ICE members agreed the visit was very interesting and information to be informative
Sunday 5th October - Open Day At The Club A very busy morning but where were the visitors The club needs to address urgently the need for publicity if we are to boost membership A mention on Manilva Life Forum and on Facebook is not enough Are the members distributing the flyers We need once again to make a presence at local events We cannot boost the number of volunteers to run the club without attracting new blood
Tuesday 14th October - GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Garden Club held their last meeting for this year at the ICE Clubhouse Not many members were able to make it due to the Barcelona Trip illness holidays poor weather However the few that did come enjoyed it The main discussion being about fruit trees ndash orange lemon fig avocado koum kouats ndash how is the best way to grow them how to treat diseases etc How does one get lily seeds from lily pods What flowersshrubs seem able to stand extreme heat etc Lots of good ideas interest-ing information as always given ndash so another good meeting Sandy reminded the Garden Club mem-bers present to consider helping with the weeding of the front flowerbed outside the entrance to ICE (Just an hour or so with a hand fork and kneeling cushion is all that is needed) gtgtpage 10
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5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
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Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
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NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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PAST EVENTS
Sally Holloway wrote on Great evening such organisation and attention to detail
Saturday 27th September - Welcome Back Party It had been a while since we had a party night at the club and what a great event this turned out to be Once drinks had been obtained and all seated each table was called out in order to the buffet and what a feast to the eyes Roast beef ham poached salmon chicken drum sticks sausages sausage rolls baked potatoes salad and much more Although many members thought the multi coloured baby tomatoes were grapes so only a few went All cheerfully served by the ever busy kitchen volunteers Sweets followed later I am sure no one went home hungry Then the music provided by the ever popu-lar Daniela (recently married) once again the dance floor soon became full Thanks go to Brenda and all kitchen volunteers Doug for the oganising and with help from others set-ting up the room Sue and Rob behind the bar
Friday 19th September - Computer Group The theme of the meeting on this occasion was EBooks where to download from and to and storage on your system Unfortunately although many members showed an interest in advance of the meeting few attended The computer group are to look into the possibility of creating a library of EBooks on a club computer for members to access Thanks go to Diana Berns for her presentation
Tuesday 23rd September - Visit to Fishing Port Estepona A number of ICE members attended a visit around the fishing port at the invitation of Estepona Foreign Residents and Tourismo Marinero We had a guided tour by an English speaking knowledgeable wife of a boat owning fisherman The visit started in the Market Hall where it was explained its activities and of the twice daily auctions held after the arrival of fishing boats It was surprisingly a clean building with little lsquofishyrsquo smell It was then off to the wharf where it was explained the difference of the boats for trawling and for catch-ing fish prawns octopus and crustaceans and areas the boats are licensed to fish We were shown how pots are used for the catching of octopus and the different sizes of fishing nets Interesting to see men busily mending nets the length of these is surprising The visit ended with refreshments and trays displayed and explained of the different catches ICE members agreed the visit was very interesting and information to be informative
Sunday 5th October - Open Day At The Club A very busy morning but where were the visitors The club needs to address urgently the need for publicity if we are to boost membership A mention on Manilva Life Forum and on Facebook is not enough Are the members distributing the flyers We need once again to make a presence at local events We cannot boost the number of volunteers to run the club without attracting new blood
Tuesday 14th October - GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Garden Club held their last meeting for this year at the ICE Clubhouse Not many members were able to make it due to the Barcelona Trip illness holidays poor weather However the few that did come enjoyed it The main discussion being about fruit trees ndash orange lemon fig avocado koum kouats ndash how is the best way to grow them how to treat diseases etc How does one get lily seeds from lily pods What flowersshrubs seem able to stand extreme heat etc Lots of good ideas interest-ing information as always given ndash so another good meeting Sandy reminded the Garden Club mem-bers present to consider helping with the weeding of the front flowerbed outside the entrance to ICE (Just an hour or so with a hand fork and kneeling cushion is all that is needed) gtgtpage 10
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5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
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Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
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NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
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Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
31
When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
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whilst you are away
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33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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O C D
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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5 Day Trip to Barcelona Sunday For the information of those who wisely slept through it Sunday dawned in torrential rain as we made our way to the pick-up points for the coach to take us to Malaga to catch the AVE to Barce-lona First stop was Sabinillas at 630 followed by the usual points heading east and we sat and steamed as we drove through increasingly dense traffic until we arrived at Maria Zambrano station with not too much time to spare With Danny our guide acting as sheep dog and porter we passed through security stowed our luggage and found our seats under the anxious eye of the station master the train pulled out punctually at 840 The next 5frac34 hours passed pretty quietly as some caught up on lost sleep queuing for coffee and sandwiches or admiring the scenery At 235 we arrived at Sants station Barcelona and after a walk of a couple of hundred metres we were checked into the very popular and comfortable Expo Hotel With a metro station round the corner and a choice of restaurants opposite (Catalan Italian Lebanese and Galician) not to mention a terrace bar on the roof with stupendous views of the city we had plenty of options for spending the afternoon after an exhausting journey A number of us met at 830 to walk the short distance to Plaza Espanya past the park with the Miro statue of the Woman with Bird and one of the citys mudejar-style bullrings now converted into a shop-ping centre with a panoramic lift From there we continued along the splendid Expo 92 boulevard to the Magic Fountain at the foot of the steps leading to the art museum at Montjuic On weekend evenings only this fountain provides a spectacular musical show of dancing shapes and colours so we had Joan to thank for choosing so wisely the day of our arrival - it would have been a great pity to miss it We may have felt a few lingering spots of rain as we watched or it may just have been the spray from the fountain A good start to our 5-day visit Submitted by Sally Holloway Joan Thompson wrote on So
clever that we organised the trip to Barcelona on
a Sunday the most amazing light show at the fountains weather good
Tuesday was Girona lovely village like St Malo (well it is near to France) then on to Figueres to the Dali museum Amazing pictures and sculptures mind blowing Not so hot today 22degc good weather for exploring Wednesday Dany our guide took us to see the
Barca football stadium its huge also the train-
ing stadium and that takes 20000 people plus the Ice Skating Rink Barcelona has it all for
sport He also pointed out the grand Prix track
tickets there in May cost euro135 each
ltltpage 9 Various ideas discussed regarding when and where we should have our first Garden Club meeting of 2015 and it was decided that we will meet at 1100 on April 7th in the coffee bar at Agrojar-din Garden Centre in Estepona Tip of the month First do remember the tip I gave you last month for your Xmas poinsettias To help with your gardens next year ndash to encourage seeds to germinate soak them in cold tea Its tannins will soften the casing Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties that re-duce cases of lsquodamping offrsquo ndash a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germi-nate Submitted by Sandy Avis
Lebanese meal being enjoyed by many
members
11
Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
12
NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
13
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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El Rincon Toscano
Restaurant
Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
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The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
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Sunday 19th October - Trip To Fuengirola Salon Varieties Theatre - Grease Amazing that after some 35 years this is still a lively energetic wonderful show Most of the cast were not even born when this hit our screens in the 70rsquos but they carried it off so well Margaret remembers going with our daughter 5 times to see the film What a lovely night out we had Our coach was con-formable and dropped us off close to everything We had about an hour to take in the sights of Fuengi-rola although the sight that most took in was the bottom of a glass The theatre was as usual a bit on the hot side but that was soon forgotten as the high octane show started with a whole gaggle of young frenzied dancers This set the scene for the whole show Great music great songs and dancing and a rather raunchy boys changing room scene that sent the ladies temperatures in the theatre even higher Well done Joan for getting this organised we look forward to the next trip Submitted by Vic Loughran
Joan Thompson wrote on The matinee performance of Grease at the Salon Varie-
ties was a great show the Club had booked for it months ago brilliant dancing and singing It was sold
out No surprise there
Saturday 18th October - Autumn Fayre At Clubhouse Another very busy day at the clubhouse annual Autumn Fayre something for every one to partake Members and guests went away with many bargains from the various white elephant stalls There was competitions tombola very competitive darts quoits golf and skittles Not forgetting the wonderful breakfast baps always popular
Competition Winners Flower Arranging Table Arrangement Shades of Green for special occasion 1st Christina Woodward 2nd Audrey Jinks 1st Julie Wood 2nd Christina Woodward 3rd Debra Coleman Baking 1st Brian Woodward 2nd Cindy Holmes 3rd Doug Mitchell Photography Traditional Spain ICE Events Flower All classes winner Dave Hackett Quoits Jackie Simmonds Golf Steve Carter Skittles Peter Henry Darts Highest Scorer Freddie Thomas Mystery Number Sue Potter Thanks go to Doug for the organising Sue and Sheila for manning a very busy bar Maggie and Diane for the breakfast baps all stall and competition organisers Not forgetting all that took part making this a very enjoyable morning
Tuesday 21st October - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out
What a big turn out at this new venue for the lunches out Restaurant La Rada Estepona On
this occasion due to a booking problem elsewhere the Juliets and the Romeos lsquosort ofrsquo
lunched together Romeos outside (we know our place) Juliets inside Great venue service
and food menu del dia 1250euro for 3 succulent courses Thanks go to Maggie and Bob for the organising
Wednesday 22nd October - Ramblers New Season
Around 30 ramblers attended the first walk of the season from the Last Resort Restaurant along the beach to Tubalitis Chiringuito picking up other walkers on the way at Duquesa and Castillo A great lunch and drinks enjoyed and as an extra bonus we saw dolphins in the bay Thanks to Sue for the organising
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NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
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UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
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Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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ISU
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
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29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
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O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
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The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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NOVEMBER EVENTS PLEASE NOTE TICKET SALES CLOSE 1230pm
ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
CORRECT MONEY PLEASE
CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD
ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
Monday November 3rd - ICE 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano 7th8th9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is) Ali-Din
7th to 28th November - Exhibition By ICE Art Group Casa de la Juventud Plaza de las Flores (Orange Square) Estepona
Monday 10th November - Members Film Night - Railway Man 730 for 800pm The Railway Man is a 2013 BritishndashAustralian made war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky It is an adaptation of the bestselling autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax and stars Colin Firth Nicole Kidman Jeremy Irvine and Stellan Skarsgaringrd During World War II Eric Lomax (Irvine) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent to a Japanese POW camp where he is forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway north of the Malay Peninsula During his time in the camp Lomax is tortured by the Kempetai for building a radio from spare parts
Friday 14th November - Quiz Night - 800 for 830pm Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - 2euro members 3euro guests
Wednesday 19th November - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out 20th to 23rd November Golf Society trip to Sancti Petri Golf Resort - See page 29
Sunday 23rd November - Songs of Praise - 400 for 430pm Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter
Here is your chance to visit the wonderful caves andor shop in the centre of Nerja which is a quaint village reminiscent of a Cornish village with narrow streets and souvenir shops There are plenty of individual shops to buy clothes bags or shoes at all ranges of price There is even a Pomodoro but I wont give you directions until Ive visited first For lunch there are plenty of restaurants and tapas bars catering for every palate If you want to visit the caves the coach will drop you and pick you up again after 2 hours plenty of time to have a coffee and see all the caves and then drop you for lunch in Nerja Please note there are some steps in the cave so sensible shoes are a must There will be no coffee stop en route to Nerja as its only a 2 hour journey Tickets are 12euro members and 15euro for guests leaving Sabinillas at 9am and leaving Nerja at 430pm
PLEASE NOTE AS FROM 4th NOVEMBER THE BAR WILL BE CLOSED AT 130pm TUESDAYS
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
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Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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concentrating on
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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EVENT MAY CHANGE CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD ORGANISER
OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE wwwsibermecom
November 2014 DATE DAY REGULAR EVENTS EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov Sat Rambling
2 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
3 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 26th Birthday Party at Tikitano
4 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
5 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
230pm - 500pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework etc)
6 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Meeting Only by prior
arrangement and for NOVICES ONLY ICE Players Panto
8 Nov Sat Rambling
9 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
10 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class 730 for 800pm Film Night
11 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit 230pm Committee Meeting
12 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
13 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Open Forum 100pm Lunch 700pm Duplicate Bridge
14 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100 am Genealogy Group 830pm Quiz Night
15 Nov Sat 1030am Rambling
16 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
17 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
18 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
1100am Ladies Book Club 200pm Keep Fit
19 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
130pm Ladies Lunch 145pm Gents Lunch
LUNCHES SERVED THURSDAYS 6euro TAKE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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El Rincon Toscano
Restaurant
Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
27
ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
31
When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
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UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
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Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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ISU
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
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29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
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O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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Member of
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Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at ICE Club - Chef Brenda Friday 5th December - Quiz Night
Monday 8th December - Members Film Night Saturday December 13th - Coach Trip To Malaga For The Christmas Lights Organiser Sue Potter
Sunday 14th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols Poems Readings Bring some Christmas finger food Organiser Joan Thompson
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunch Time at Clubhouse On Christmas Day we are opening the club at 12noon until 230pm for a social get together Only re-quest please bring a plate of Christmas type finger food Even if you are dining later you can still spend a pleasant few hours with friends in your club There will be a free raffle hopefully I can collect lots of prizes Donrsquot be on your own come and join us Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
The Clubhouse will be closed on the 26th December until the 4th January 2015 2015
Wednesday 14th January - Ramblers Get Together and Lunch - Organiser Sue Potter January - Mr and Mrs Evening amp Supper - Organisers Richard and Julie Wood
Saturday 24th January - Welcome the New Year Party Pie and mash supper by Sue and Diane music for dancing by Michael Anthony organiser Sue Potter
Wednesday 28th January - Mystery Coach Trip - Organiser Julie Wood Saturday 14th February - Valentines Party - Dinner By Caterer - Music For Dancing
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races and Lunch Proposed Tea Talk January by Joan Fallon the renowned Author
Trip proposed by Joan to Galicia May Aileena has also suggested a trip to Italy Details to fol-low
EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
20 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting 100pm Lunch 200pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
Golf Society Trip to Cadiz 21 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group 1100am Computer Group
22 Nov Sat Rambling
23 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas 430pm Songs of Praise
24 Nov Mon 230 - 500pm Art Class
25 Nov Tue
1100 am Mahjong 1100-130pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 1030 Adv 1145 730 pm Canasta
200pm Keep Fit
26 Nov Wed Rambling 700 for 730pm Whist
27 Nov Thu
1030am-230pm Bar Open 1130am Weekly Meeting amp Lottery 100pm Lunch 200 pm ICE Players 700pm Duplicate Bridge
28 Nov Fri 1000am - 100pm Art Group Trip to Nerja and Caves
29 Nov Sat Rambling
30 Nov Sun 1230pm-230pm Bar Open amp Tapas
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Caught in the act she must have fancied
those legs
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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El Rincon Toscano
Restaurant
Pizzeria
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Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
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Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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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
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always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 20)
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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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
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The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
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A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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concentrating on
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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UK Changes Affecting Expatriates In Spain By Terry Wayne Partner Blevins Franks It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time to ensure they con-tinue to be effective This is particularly important for your investment portfolio but also applies to tax planning With tax regulations changing frequently you need to consider the tax efficiency of your assets If you live in Spain you need to follow changes to local tax rules and how this affects you British na-tionals also need to keep up to date with reforms to UK taxation which may impact you Taxing non-residents on property gains Under current rules provided you are non-UK resident for five years you do not pay UK capital gains tax when selling UK assets This will change from next April when non-residents disposing of UK residential property will start be-ing charged UK tax on the gains At the time of writing we do not have final details on how this will work However under the proposals in the governmentrsquos consultation document non-residents would be taxed the same as residents so at rates of 18 and 28 with a pound11000 allowance The consultation is not entirely clear but it looks like only gains arising from April 2015 would be taxed Restricting the personal allowance for non-residents The UK government is considering withdrawing the personal allowance from non-residents UK nationals are currently entitled to the UK personal tax exempt allowance of pound10000 whether they are resident in the UK Spain or elsewhere A new consultation document proposes to restrict non-residentsrsquo entitlement unless they have strong economic connections with the UK This could affect those with income from a UK source such as rental investment and pension income or a salary from the UK Providing more pensions freedom This is more positive news as the government has decided that from April 2015 individuals aged over 55 will be able to withdraw as much of their pension funds as they wish For UK taxpayers any amount over the 25 tax free lump sum would be taxed at individualrsquos marginal UK tax rate As a Spanish resident you need to consider local taxation On 29th September Chancellor George Osborne announced that the 55 death charge will be abol-ished From April if you die under the age of 75 your pension pot will pass to your beneficiaries tax free even if it is in drawdown If you are over 75 years your heirs will pay their marginal rate of tax if they take it as a lump sum a 45 fixed rate will be charged (though the government hopes to change this to their marginal rate from 2016) All in all you should seek specialist advice to review your UK assets and con-sider their tax efficiency It is important to look at the interaction between UK and Spanish tax to establish what would work best for you It may be time to make changes 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 To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
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El Rincon Toscano
Restaurant
Pizzeria
Wine Bar
Calle Real 22-26 Estepona Telephone 952-795914
Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547
A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and
service provided by Roberto and Yuri
Opening hours
Lunch every day
130 ndash 4pm
Dinner 7pm ndash midnight
Closed on Wednesdays
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Contact Alison De Cotta today to book your initial free Consultation t +34 662 351 056 e alisondecottatotuscom
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
27
ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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ISU
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
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29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
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Contact Lens Fitting
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O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
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Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
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The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
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Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
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General Information
Coach trips See trip information for times Please ensure that you sit in the seat numbered on your
ticket We regret that we cannot stop at any other point unless agreed with the organiser to pick up or
put down The organiser reserves the right to refuse to include any member they feel is not
sufficiently able-bodied to follow the itinerary Members are responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 20)
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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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
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1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
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editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
30
ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
31
When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
32
Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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ISU
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PA
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO
Av Litoral ndash Ed Vistamar Blq 2 ndash Local 1
29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
wwwopticamachincom
O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
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Email arrichards168yahoocouk
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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
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Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
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for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
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on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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General Information
Coach trips See trip information for times Please ensure that you sit in the seat numbered on your
ticket We regret that we cannot stop at any other point unless agreed with the organiser to pick up or
put down The organiser reserves the right to refuse to include any member they feel is not
sufficiently able-bodied to follow the itinerary Members are responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
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(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 20)
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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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
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1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
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The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
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Email arrichards168yahoocouk
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
30
ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
31
When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
32
Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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ISU
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PA
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO
Av Litoral ndash Ed Vistamar Blq 2 ndash Local 1
29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
wwwopticamachincom
O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
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WHAT IS THE CENSUS (PADROacuteN) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR FOREIGNERS IN REG-ISTERING AT THE LOCAL TOWN HALL (EMPADRONARSE)
The municipal census is the administrative civic register recording the number of inhabitants who live or usually reside in a municipality at any one time This record can serve as proof of residence in Spain for any individual duly registered it also indicates the period of residence in a particular municipality According to the Act any person living in Spain is required to register in the municipality where they reside In order to register in the Town Hall you would need to establish an address in the jurisdiction area of that Town Hall The address where you reside can be owned by yourself or a family member or rented You then need to go to the Town Hall with the following documents- - Original and photocopy of the passport
Original and photocopy of the lease or authorization signed by the owner of the house where you are staying
Copy of the deed of purchase in the case of owning a home in Spain
In case of children submit originals and photocopies of their passports together with family book (Libro de Familia) when available
A duly completed Individual or Collective (Family) Registration Form Once you have enrolled in your local census you can take advantage of the following-
Basic health care in Spain
When required as a method of proof to show how long you have been living in Spain
Access to the local Social Services
Entitlement to take part in your municipalityrsquos development programs to improve important areas such as housing education employment health culture sport and leisure
Municipality conducted projects to inform guide and address the specific needs of the most disadvantaged people facilitating their social integration
Grants for restoring and improving older properties It is important to note that any change of address must be communicated in writing to the corresponding Town Hall A further general benefit of registering is that the Government Treasury allocates funds to each municipality according to the number of residents registered on its census Therefore when more people register more cash is allocated to provide services and improvements for the area in which you live For a more personal and detailed consultation on this topic or to schedule an appointment free of charge please contact Denise Molony tel Mobile 669 428 998 or contact us by e-mail mailmanilvasolicitorscom or tel 952901225 Jose M Lopez-Avalos Tel (00 34) 952 901 225 Fax (00 34) 952 901 226 wwwmanilvasolicitorscom
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
27
ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
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MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
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(If available)
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ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
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Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
27
ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
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on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
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SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
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MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
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THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
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Surprising Morocco Bea and I were recently invited to stay with our Moroccan neighbours in Spain at their house in Casablanca We decided to drive down as the trip can easily be done in a day including the straights of Gibraltar ferry crossing Our first task was to locate the actual ferry in Algeciras We eventually found our way through a rather poorly signed maze of dockyard roads and purchased our tickets Finding the ticket office was also a challenge and in future we will take advantage of the many ferry ticket booths that you can see on the roads towards Algeciras
We were advised to take the ferry to Tangiers Mediterranean rather than the old Port in Tangiers itself The new port is some 40 Km east of Tangiers and is still under development We had the usual hassles obtaining the Moroccan entry forms on the Ferry and then getting them stamped by the onboard Moroccan official - lots of queues and waiting Thankfully there were not many passengers and most of them were truck drivers It would appear that this par-ticular ferry depends on the truck trade as we lost count of how
many were swallowed up into the bowels of the ship before we were allowed to drive onboard However we were first off the ferry and were marshalled into a Customs area and of course we had not obtained the correct paperwork on the ferry covering the car As non Moroccans we were also re-quired to once again visit the passport official to have our details fed into the computer We watched as the poor old Moroccans had to take all their belongings out of their vans and dismantle the huge stacks of goodies on their roof racks the sight of which we are all familiar Fortunately we were eventually allowed to go without a search of our car and set off for our first experience of Morocco Our initial reaction was one of agreeable surprise as we found quite reasonably priced Toll roads pass-ing through heavily cultivated farmland It was interesting to see the fields being ploughed with a simple plough being pulled by two Oxen It was even more interesting to see the ploughman speaking on his mobile phone as he ploughed the fields quite a contrast Our route took us down past the salt flats south of Tangiers and on past the Capital Rabat Eventually we made THE rendezvous with our neighbour on the outskirts of Casablanca and he guided us to his house a little inland from the coast For our evening meal our hostess had prepared a typical Arabic style huge meal which consisted of a complete baby lamb smothered in all sorts of exotic flavours and juices There was no way that we could have eaten all of the dish and this was to be a recurring theme throughout our visit
Next morning we visited the sea front Corniche which was still recovering from the battering of the winter storms We also viewed the Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane Island where folklore would have you believe the resident hermit had claimed he could walk on water Then on to the Great Hassan ii Mosque which was built quite recently on land reclaimed from
the sea It is the third largest religious building in the world and can hold 25000 worshipers It has an opening roof and its Minaret at 210m is the tallest in the world At night a Green laser beam shines out from the top pointing towards Mecca and is visible for over 30Km The mosque is unusual in that non muslims can take a tour inside but unfortunately it was closed for some reason whilst we were there gtgt27
27
ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
30
ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
31
When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
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The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
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ltlt26 The next morning our hosts treated us for breakfast to a special Moroccan delicacy consisting of strips of beef which have been dried for a whole year mixed with raw eggs It was indeed delicious Then it was off to tour the Art deco district of Casablanca which was developed by the French in the 1930s There were whole avenues of buildings exhibiting the Art Decor style of architec-ture and in fact the legacy of the French Colonial period was visible all over the City French is still widely spoken even amongst the younger generations We then visited one of the better souks which were all that a westerner might expect of Morocco
Lots of beautiful vegetables spices heaped up in every colour and fragrance Live chickens and wonderful fish stalls A section of the souk was also reserved for more touristy items such as Taginersquos and brightly coloured pots and pans Then it was on to a new shopping Mall which was very high tech including a huge glass walled aquarium and luxury shops which would not be out of place in any western capital The mall was a com-plete contrast to the souks and demonstrated the progress that Mo-
rocco is making to become a fully developed country Finally we visited the Old town and medina which was very poor but quite interesting with some of the original town walls and can-nons still intact On our way back to our hostrsquos house we came across a couple of the famous Moroccan Water sellers or Gerrabs These men were originally located on the outskirts of towns and sold water to thirsty travellers who had plodded through the hot dessert They wore bright red clothes in order that they could be easily recognized and had shiny cups hung round their necks Brass for Muslims and White for other religions The Gerrabs are now tourist attractions and will gladly pose for photographs in exchange for a few dir-hams Too soon it was time to drive back to Spain and we chose to take the fast Ceuta ferry back to Al-geciras On our way into Ceuta we took the coast road from Tangiers which passes over the High Mountain which forms the Moroccan side of the Gibraltar straits Pillars of Hercules This drive climbs up into the mountains with spectacular views overlooking both the Rif Mountain range and the Gibral-tar straits - well worth the diversion The usual hassles at the Ceuta border with the wrong pieces of paper and then we were onto the high speed car ferry back to Spain Our visit was unlike the usual tourist trips to Marrakech and Fez and we were blessed with an excellent guide who showed us parts of the Moroccan commer-cial capital Casablanca that we would never have found on our own He ma-noeuvred through the impossible traffic with ease and seemed to know where all the best parking places were A trip to Morocco is definitely one which everyone should undertake whilst living so close in Southern Spain Interestingly Royal Air Moroc recently introduced direct flights to Marrakech from Gibraltar Submitted by Ron and Bea Sykes For 2015 Joan Thompson has proposed an ICE trip to Morocco why not have a word with her to show your interest
28
Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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concentrating on
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
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Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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Ive never done that before
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right bawled Dave who was standing at the
stern of my 27ft cabin cruiser a converted lifeboat called Joan
Daves instructions were followed by an ear splitting crash as we rammed a huge wooden pile
that formed part of the wharf With a groan Joan changed course and a few moments later I heard a screeching noise as
tyres hanging over Joans side rubbed the length of a white painted sailing yacht We were
now on the towpath side of Pelican Creek where a line of boats were moored
Turn the wheel to the right turn the wheel to the right Dave continued to shout
1 have turned it to the right I shouted back
Turn it to the fxxxxxx left then he roared
Crash Wed careered to the other side of the creek again and smashed into another wooden
pile With a groan and wrenching of timbers Joan changed course swinging back towards the
towpath
The wheel spun out of my hands as Dave a pig farmers son big and immensely strong
wrenched the rudder over to where he thought it should be
Although fitted with a marine gearbox of sorts with just a forward neutral and reverse it was necessary to heave on a foot operated clutch pedal before the gear stick could be moved The
power plant a (side valve petrol driven Morris Cowley) had to be cranked with a handle to
get it started The accelerator was a lever that you turned similar to those fitted on old motor
bikes None of these controls could be reached while standing at the steering wheel Ideally it
was necessary to have one person steering and one operating the engine So with the gear
lever firmly set in astern and no one available to change it that was the way we were destined
to go
Screeeech we were once more on the towpath side of Pelican Creek Joan rubbing her tyres
down the side of another boat this time a white motor cruiser Dave was still cursing and
shouting his orders
I was seventeen and Dave eighteen months older we were both joiner apprentices in Chat-ham Dockyard One of the men had told Dave that when reversing a boat you needed to point
the rudder in the opposite direction to which you wanted to go - why he said this I will never
know but at that time 1 knew nothing about handling or navigating a boat
Joan continued her zigzag course down Pelican Creek towards the River Medway Dave now
armed with a boat hook fending us off the wharf one side and boats the other He was still
using the foulest of language
A posh gentleman called from the towpath I say have you ever handled a boat before
No barked Dave
Well dont try to fight the wind turn it round
How we obeyed his instructions I do not remember but we did and once going forward I was
able to steer Joan out into the Medway
I steered her up stream until the tide turned then Dave took over to take us back Without having taken landmarks somehow we found Pelican Creek and as we approached Joans
mooring Dave call for astern I heaved on the clutch pedal pulled the gear lever into reverse
revved the engine and let the clutch out Joan slipped snugly into her berth
From the deck I passed mooring lines to one of the boat yard staff who said I can see youve
done that before No I replied Ive never done that before
Submitted by Les Bryant
29
Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
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FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
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Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
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Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
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 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 ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
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Tuesday 7th October ICE Golf Society 2014 AUTUMN CUP Submitted by Richard Bearpark 36 Gentlemen and Lady golfers of varying handicaps assembled at Estepona Golf Club for the ICE Golf Society annual Autumn Cup event hoping for a great day of golf and they were not disappointed Albeit still dark when everyone got up light and bright for the 845 start shotgun start from 5 different Tees The weather conditions were almost perfect and the Estepona course was generally in quite good condition - fairways and greens - al-though there were some who disagreed There were 9 four balls playing a stableford competition for the honour of being the ICE Club champions - 1 Gentleman and 1 Lady winner Buggies were used by all as the course is quite long and undulating There are some lovely holes especially the ones with elevated tees It was possible for those players with straight drives to really go for it - and of course many did One of the funniest incidents early on was the fact that a number of players accidently forgot to change into their golf shoes so started playing in sandals WITH socks Having realised the error of their ways quickly went back to Club House or cars to change The organisation for the event was impeccable (thanks to Alan Davis) and was even able to cope with an unex-pected player who just turned up on the day Alan was unfortunately unable to play due to an ongoing injury (or age) but travelled around the course in a super fast buggy supporting and encouraging all the players which was greatly appreciated The individual score cards were collected at the end of the round and checked and adjudi-cated by Terry Byrne in his inimitable style and efficiency After the match a late lunchsupper had been organised at La Choza a popular venue for ICE Club member and events Thanks to Peter and Tess Henry for organising not only the venue menu but also a seating plan which as many of you will appreciate is no trivial task The restaurant did not let us down The meal was delicious (chosen my individuals beforehand) and served by smiling and attentive staff They are normally closed on a Tuesday but opened especially for us only us so we really did have a private function 75 attended the meal and for the prize giving afterwards golfers partners and non-playing golf supporters all of whom added to the extremely warm and lively atmosphere During the meal there was a raffle of the many items donated by sponsors and others It seemed like there was a wide distribution of prizes but if anything more so in the direction of the Irish table The event as seems traditional went on well into the evening Having enjoyed the meal and accompanying beverages it was then time for the prize giving Alan was in the chair to announce the various winners support by Sue Potter our ICE Vice President Alan is the consummate racon-teur for such an occasion and seemed to relish the banter with the audience albeit having to compete at times with the various conversations taking place on some tables The actual announcements of the various winners was as normal a lively affair with everyone showing their appre-ciation of the winners Before the announcements however there was a surprise announcement and presentation of a donated golf trolley to Richard Bearpark who had a reputation for having the least reliable trolley on the Costa del Sol - invariably losing a wheel halfway down a fairway on many occasions And now to the results and winners Please note that only ICE Club members can be Champion You will see that the family Simpson (Doreen and Derek) took both titles - congratulation and well done Congratulations to all win-ners below and to those who participated - if you didnt win then you can try again at the Spring Cup event on the 21st April 2015 ICE Golf Society 2014 Autumn Cup Results Gents Highest Score David Goodwin 39 Champion Derrick Simpson 38 Runner Up Peter Henry 37 Longest Drive Chris Date Ladies amp Gents Best score on Par 3rsquos 1st Tony Barnsley 2nd Jan Blind Nearest the Pin on 16 Evelyn Byrne 3rd Coen Noordendorp Nearest the Pin in Two on 10 Terry Byrne Best New Comer Robert Cole Strongest (Lowest Score) Paul Kirkham
Ladies Champion Doreen Simpson 36 Runner Up Gillian OrsquoConnell 35 Third Place Hiroko Alibert 30
30
ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
31
When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
32
Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
34
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Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
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Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
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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 cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
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ICE Golf Society Autumn Cup We have just experienced the best attended Golf Society competition ever My thanks to all 36 players for arriving on time and making my job so easy and to Richard for writing the article on
page 28 November Away Break For the first time we have arranged a three night away break to Sancti Petri Golf Resort just outside of Cadiz and it is open to all golfers We will leave at about 0800 on the 20th November for the two hour drive to the resort The trip will include four rounds on two different 18 hole courses designed by Sevi B accommodation breakfast and evening meal Price 290euro per person A deposit of 30 is required asap the balance becoming due before arrival Both courses are flat and walkable buggies will be available at extra cost To book please contact Peter Henry on 693105180 or 951273949 - peterhenry0gmailcom I will be arranging and Away Day for DecemberJanuary Details to follow 2015 Spring Cup 21st April 2015 will be held at the fabulous Valle Romano Golf Resort Estepona Casares Golf Club Roll-Up We play a twice weekly Roll-Up stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 0800 We often have 12 or more players and its all very friendly light hearted (in other words cut throat) and open to all levels A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag Our annual Order of Merit trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these Roll-Ups Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities If you would like to become involved contribute or comment please contact me Alan Davis Golf Organiser Tel 952 897 670 Mob 699 712 804 e-mail alanandsue_hqyahoocouk
NIGELrsquoS CLASSIFIED ADS TO SUBMIT ADVERT nnevshehirgmailcom
UNLESS REQUESTED ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY
FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from Estepona Port Lighthouse) price negotiable Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812
BOWLING OUR WAY Monday 6th October Open Invitation Challenge Cup Results
Winner Dave Goodwin (Guest) Second Roy Hunt Third Terry Smith Fourth Audrey Jinks
Monday 20th October - Reg Astle ICE Club Championship Winner Bob Taylor Second Diane Hackett
Third Brian Pickering Fourth Vic Loughran We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 1000am for 1015 start Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game We normally play 16 ends for just 8euro each and at the end for just 1euro we play optional end to win bottle of wine We play as an informal group under the title of rsquoIndependent Club of Esteponarsquo as such not officially recognised Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear shoes must be smooth soled with no rsquopimples or crinklesrsquo The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition BOWLING AT BEST FUN AT REST WINE AT TEST Submitted by Alan Whiteman
31
When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
32
Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
34
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LE
ISU
RE
PA
GE
Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
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Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO
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Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
wwwopticamachincom
O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
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When next in the UK and close to The Forest of Dean
why not visit The Hopewell Mining Museum
wwwfweborguklocal-activity6-Hopewell_Colliery_Museum
A true lsquofree minersquo in the heart of the forest Regular guided underground tours allowing visitors to walk through the mine workings to see the conditions in which the miners worked Have the methods used for extracting coal explained to them by a true Forest of Dean Free Miner Exit the mine workings by the beautifully engineered old 1820rsquos furnace Stroll through the course of an early tram road The Free Mining tradition unique to the Forest of Dean dates back many hundreds of years It allows a minor born in the hundred of St Briavels (broadly the area of the Forest) and who has worked for a year and a day in a local mine to claim or rsquogalersquo in the Forest There are now only a fewFree Miners left Before starting a tour you will enter the lamp room to be kitted out with a miners lamp and helmet You will be required to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing Open Easter to October 1000am to 400pm Free admission to car park picnic areas surface museum and cafeteria Submitted by Diane Brice
EportBic Open Day Invitation We welcome one and all to our fifth annual Open Day at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre the event will be held on Friday 21st November from 4pm until 7pm Our theme this year is traditional Spanish tapas Lisa Wallinder will be looking after the catering and Julie Jackie and myself will be serving drinks Notice how we get our staffing level priorities right Many readers have supported our business for over four years and we hope you will all feel free to attend our little soireacutee and treat the occasion as a very sincere thank you As a bonus we are offering a discount of 10 off any purchase of cards and gifts made on the 21st November See advert on page 16 Submitted by Nick Nutter Estepona Port Business Centre
A Happy Birthday to 4 Ladies A lovely birthday tapa meal was arranged for Audrey Jinx Sue Davies Sue Geardon amp Mariska Blind 25 of us celebrated their birthdays which were within a few days of each other Las Gitanillas known as The Blue Door did us proud amp presented the quartet with a desert birthday cake with candles to blow out after the meal Submitted by Tessa amp Peter Henry
Brenda was in the fertilized egg business Submitted by Geoff Morgan She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced This took a lot of time so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters Each bell had a different tone so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing Now she could sit on the porch and fill out an effi-ciency report by just listening to the bells Brendas favorite rooster old Butch was a very fine speci-men but this morning she noticed old Butchs bell hadnt rung at all When she went to investigate she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets bells-a-ringing but the pullets hearing the roosters coming would run for cover To Brendas amazement old Butch had his bell in his beak so it couldnt ring Hed sneak up on a pullet do his job and walk on to the next one Brenda was so proud of old Butch she entered him in the local Agricultural Show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the No Bell Piece Prize but they also awarded him the Pulletsurprise as well Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they werent paying attention The moral of the story Vote carefully in the next election - you cant always hear the bells
32
Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
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UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
34
UK TV SOLUTIONS Whatever your circumstances may be Fast Slow or even No Internet we have the solution for you
IPTV If you have a good stable internet speed then this is by far the best solution for you Our IPTV Box
gives you all of the Free UK Channels that you have recently lost with no monthly fees to pay This box will also turn you TV into a Smart TV allowing you to Search the Web Manage your Emails
and even Skype your Friends amp Family all from the comfort of your Sofa euro195 Delivered and Installed
VPN If you are a Sky subscriber and have an Internet Connection (fast speed not necessary) then you can
enjoy the benefits of On Demand On Demand is available to all Sky Subscribers with a Sky HD Box in the UK however to take
advantage of this here in Spain you will need a VPN Router
NO INTERNET NO PROBLEM If you have poor or no internet then you can access BBC ITV amp Channel 4 with this system
Utilise your existing Sky Dish which will need to be re-aligned to the new satellite or have another smaller dish installed if you want to continue watching your remaining Sky channels
For a friendly chat to see which UK TV Solution is best for you Call Hilary on 951 893481680837169
uktvsolutionsesgmailcom
35
LE
ISU
RE
PA
GE
Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO
Av Litoral ndash Ed Vistamar Blq 2 ndash Local 1
29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
wwwopticamachincom
O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
39
ldquoWe have 10 years experience
Of selling Spanish Propertyrdquo
If you wish to sell or rent your property Please contact us for a free market
Appraisal and take advantage of our local and overseas marketing network
CCaridad77Estepona T 951 318 480
M 678 452 109
E infoterrameridianacom
Exclusive Costa Del Sol Partner
Office
Leading Property
Agents In Spain Unique Living
Luxury Homes
Living alone or caring for a partner Donrsquot see another person on a regular day to day basis
For just 42 cents a day We will telephone you each morning at a time of your
choice Ascertain you are okay If not or no answer
We will contact your emergency service to instigate assistance
That might be your friend neighbour key holder or emergency service such as Helicopteros Sanitarios
Feel safe knowing we care We will keep all your services on file and much more
Just a quick call to you each day will take away worries and concerns you may have
We all know someone who is alone or caring for somebody this service is custom-made for them All areas covered Contact us now for more
information Dial whole number ndash 34951088776
Mobile 658 027 426 Email morningcallcostadelsolgmailcom
Workshop open making
jewellery repairs and commissions
all at better prices
Home visits for private viewings
jewellery valuations commissions
Call 647 154 077
chirineayoubijewellerycom
40
Web versa-tile-spaincom
Member of
32
Anglican Church of Costa del Sol (West)
Each Sunday we hold Services as follows -
San Pedro at 1015am In the hall adjoining Parroquial Virgen del Rocio (Near McDonalds)
Sotogrande at 1145am In La Iglesia Sra de la Merced the Big Church
Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11am In La Vicente Square behind the taxi rank
Home Groups take place every week
Everyone is welcome
For further details contact
Roger Richards (Church Warden) 952 891 765
Email arrichards168yahoocouk
For all Property Maintenance Services
and key holding let me care for your property
whilst you are away
REFERENCES SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED
Gas ServiceInstallation
All plumbing requirements
Tiling
Home Refurbishments
Painting inside amp out
General repairs and maintenance to your home amp garden or pools
Anything from a complete bathroom to a
curtain pole or a light fitting No job too small
and all at realistic rates
35 Years experience
UK Corgi amp ACOPS Reg
Telephone for a free prompt and efficient
service on 650 884 147 or 952 891 619
e-mail gplocke6hotmailcom
Monday to Saturday 1030 - 1430 hrs
Tel 952 80 22 21
Mob 636 538 877
Calle Nuevo 8 Estepona 29680 Malaga
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
34
UK TV SOLUTIONS Whatever your circumstances may be Fast Slow or even No Internet we have the solution for you
IPTV If you have a good stable internet speed then this is by far the best solution for you Our IPTV Box
gives you all of the Free UK Channels that you have recently lost with no monthly fees to pay This box will also turn you TV into a Smart TV allowing you to Search the Web Manage your Emails
and even Skype your Friends amp Family all from the comfort of your Sofa euro195 Delivered and Installed
VPN If you are a Sky subscriber and have an Internet Connection (fast speed not necessary) then you can
enjoy the benefits of On Demand On Demand is available to all Sky Subscribers with a Sky HD Box in the UK however to take
advantage of this here in Spain you will need a VPN Router
NO INTERNET NO PROBLEM If you have poor or no internet then you can access BBC ITV amp Channel 4 with this system
Utilise your existing Sky Dish which will need to be re-aligned to the new satellite or have another smaller dish installed if you want to continue watching your remaining Sky channels
For a friendly chat to see which UK TV Solution is best for you Call Hilary on 951 893481680837169
uktvsolutionsesgmailcom
35
LE
ISU
RE
PA
GE
Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO
Av Litoral ndash Ed Vistamar Blq 2 ndash Local 1
29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
wwwopticamachincom
O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
39
ldquoWe have 10 years experience
Of selling Spanish Propertyrdquo
If you wish to sell or rent your property Please contact us for a free market
Appraisal and take advantage of our local and overseas marketing network
CCaridad77Estepona T 951 318 480
M 678 452 109
E infoterrameridianacom
Exclusive Costa Del Sol Partner
Office
Leading Property
Agents In Spain Unique Living
Luxury Homes
Living alone or caring for a partner Donrsquot see another person on a regular day to day basis
For just 42 cents a day We will telephone you each morning at a time of your
choice Ascertain you are okay If not or no answer
We will contact your emergency service to instigate assistance
That might be your friend neighbour key holder or emergency service such as Helicopteros Sanitarios
Feel safe knowing we care We will keep all your services on file and much more
Just a quick call to you each day will take away worries and concerns you may have
We all know someone who is alone or caring for somebody this service is custom-made for them All areas covered Contact us now for more
information Dial whole number ndash 34951088776
Mobile 658 027 426 Email morningcallcostadelsolgmailcom
Workshop open making
jewellery repairs and commissions
all at better prices
Home visits for private viewings
jewellery valuations commissions
Call 647 154 077
chirineayoubijewellerycom
40
Web versa-tile-spaincom
Member of
33
Grey Nomading in Australia Continued Diary of Louise and Grahams Travels Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vicrsquos daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vicrsquos Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour known as Grey Nomading in Australia by caravan Grey Nomads many Aussies travel around Australia when they retire After our fantastic couple of nights at our private beach location we headed into Mt Gambier still in South Australia Mt Gambier is very picturesque and has an amazing lake which changes colour with the seasons ndash it was a striking blue when we visited We had been recommended to visit Umpherston Sinkhole (if you say this in a very strong Yorkshire accent it sounds disgusting) but in fact it was a stun-ning garden inside a natural sinkhole It was one of the prettiest gardens we have ever seen and could not get over the hanging ivy The Arum lilies were superb I know they are listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and they need to be eradicated but in the right setting they are beautiful Now onto Warrnamboll and mad Lois We met Lois and her hubby Herb at a remote fuel stop in Pimba on our way to Roxby Downs Lois was doing her washing under a hose and hanging it off every available place on their rather small camper van to dry We had a bit of a chat and enjoyed a laugh or two They asked us to pop in for a cuppa if we were ever in Warrnamboll so we gave them a ring as we left Mt Gambier and arranged to visit their stunning property We had a great tour around the sights of Warrnamboll and a list of places to visit the next day The next day Graham and I visited some beautiful spots Pt Fairy was stunning just an old fishing vil-lage with a lovely small town feel and some really old fishermanrsquos cottages We found an old antique and curious shop that we spent about an hour in we could have stayed all day and not seen everything there It is somewhat of a shock when you get to an age where you recognise so many things in an antique shop and can remember them from living with your parents ndash lots of memories along with the realisation I am getting old Hit the Great Ocean Road next day and stopped at a place called Princetown Well I say town but with only a pub and general store I am not sure town is the correct word We have never seen so many blue wrens They were everywhere and although normally very timid and shy we found them on the car on the caravan step on the washing line ndash just everywhere So then off to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road stunning scenery It was such a beautiful drive we had to stop a lot to take it all in We particularly loved the Iconic Bells Beach pole house that has the best views of the wild Southern Ocean We stopped for a couple of nights to look around and do the activity we had booked a few days previously ndash a number of zip lines between huge ash trees in the Great Otway National Park The rain forest was amazing there was a fog in the forest the zip lines where fast and high and we had a ball Continued to Torquay ndash surfing shop capital of Australia with quite a few shops to look in and managed to pick up a couple of pairs of really cool thongs (flip flops to you poms) We decided to stay a few nights on the surf coast Geelong was not too far away so went for a big explore Lovely city and loads of huge antique shops and warehouses we spent a whole day fossicking in these enormous stores mostly in old wool mill buildings A couple more days of checking out the peninsula and some more fantastic beaches before heading to Port Melbourne to catch the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Having crossed the Bass Straight before and had a hideous rough crossing we were so lucky that the wild weather of the previous day had gone and the ocean was flat and calm Tasmania is just stunning green rolling hills lots of really old buildings (well relatively old compared to Europe) and we fell in love immediately Went off to see Cataract Gorge in Launceston ndash and what a way to view it from a fantastic chairlift ndash AWESOME Lou and Graham
34
UK TV SOLUTIONS Whatever your circumstances may be Fast Slow or even No Internet we have the solution for you
IPTV If you have a good stable internet speed then this is by far the best solution for you Our IPTV Box
gives you all of the Free UK Channels that you have recently lost with no monthly fees to pay This box will also turn you TV into a Smart TV allowing you to Search the Web Manage your Emails
and even Skype your Friends amp Family all from the comfort of your Sofa euro195 Delivered and Installed
VPN If you are a Sky subscriber and have an Internet Connection (fast speed not necessary) then you can
enjoy the benefits of On Demand On Demand is available to all Sky Subscribers with a Sky HD Box in the UK however to take
advantage of this here in Spain you will need a VPN Router
NO INTERNET NO PROBLEM If you have poor or no internet then you can access BBC ITV amp Channel 4 with this system
Utilise your existing Sky Dish which will need to be re-aligned to the new satellite or have another smaller dish installed if you want to continue watching your remaining Sky channels
For a friendly chat to see which UK TV Solution is best for you Call Hilary on 951 893481680837169
uktvsolutionsesgmailcom
35
LE
ISU
RE
PA
GE
Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO
Av Litoral ndash Ed Vistamar Blq 2 ndash Local 1
29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
wwwopticamachincom
O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
39
ldquoWe have 10 years experience
Of selling Spanish Propertyrdquo
If you wish to sell or rent your property Please contact us for a free market
Appraisal and take advantage of our local and overseas marketing network
CCaridad77Estepona T 951 318 480
M 678 452 109
E infoterrameridianacom
Exclusive Costa Del Sol Partner
Office
Leading Property
Agents In Spain Unique Living
Luxury Homes
Living alone or caring for a partner Donrsquot see another person on a regular day to day basis
For just 42 cents a day We will telephone you each morning at a time of your
choice Ascertain you are okay If not or no answer
We will contact your emergency service to instigate assistance
That might be your friend neighbour key holder or emergency service such as Helicopteros Sanitarios
Feel safe knowing we care We will keep all your services on file and much more
Just a quick call to you each day will take away worries and concerns you may have
We all know someone who is alone or caring for somebody this service is custom-made for them All areas covered Contact us now for more
information Dial whole number ndash 34951088776
Mobile 658 027 426 Email morningcallcostadelsolgmailcom
Workshop open making
jewellery repairs and commissions
all at better prices
Home visits for private viewings
jewellery valuations commissions
Call 647 154 077
chirineayoubijewellerycom
40
Web versa-tile-spaincom
Member of
34
UK TV SOLUTIONS Whatever your circumstances may be Fast Slow or even No Internet we have the solution for you
IPTV If you have a good stable internet speed then this is by far the best solution for you Our IPTV Box
gives you all of the Free UK Channels that you have recently lost with no monthly fees to pay This box will also turn you TV into a Smart TV allowing you to Search the Web Manage your Emails
and even Skype your Friends amp Family all from the comfort of your Sofa euro195 Delivered and Installed
VPN If you are a Sky subscriber and have an Internet Connection (fast speed not necessary) then you can
enjoy the benefits of On Demand On Demand is available to all Sky Subscribers with a Sky HD Box in the UK however to take
advantage of this here in Spain you will need a VPN Router
NO INTERNET NO PROBLEM If you have poor or no internet then you can access BBC ITV amp Channel 4 with this system
Utilise your existing Sky Dish which will need to be re-aligned to the new satellite or have another smaller dish installed if you want to continue watching your remaining Sky channels
For a friendly chat to see which UK TV Solution is best for you Call Hilary on 951 893481680837169
uktvsolutionsesgmailcom
35
LE
ISU
RE
PA
GE
Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO
Av Litoral ndash Ed Vistamar Blq 2 ndash Local 1
29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
wwwopticamachincom
O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
39
ldquoWe have 10 years experience
Of selling Spanish Propertyrdquo
If you wish to sell or rent your property Please contact us for a free market
Appraisal and take advantage of our local and overseas marketing network
CCaridad77Estepona T 951 318 480
M 678 452 109
E infoterrameridianacom
Exclusive Costa Del Sol Partner
Office
Leading Property
Agents In Spain Unique Living
Luxury Homes
Living alone or caring for a partner Donrsquot see another person on a regular day to day basis
For just 42 cents a day We will telephone you each morning at a time of your
choice Ascertain you are okay If not or no answer
We will contact your emergency service to instigate assistance
That might be your friend neighbour key holder or emergency service such as Helicopteros Sanitarios
Feel safe knowing we care We will keep all your services on file and much more
Just a quick call to you each day will take away worries and concerns you may have
We all know someone who is alone or caring for somebody this service is custom-made for them All areas covered Contact us now for more
information Dial whole number ndash 34951088776
Mobile 658 027 426 Email morningcallcostadelsolgmailcom
Workshop open making
jewellery repairs and commissions
all at better prices
Home visits for private viewings
jewellery valuations commissions
Call 647 154 077
chirineayoubijewellerycom
40
Web versa-tile-spaincom
Member of
35
LE
ISU
RE
PA
GE
Lovely hat Who is this
concentrating on
their bowling Answer to the
editor for a free drink at the bar
Simmered squid Cooking time Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hr 15 mins Skill level Easy Servings Serves 4 as a main 6 as a starter This dish of calamari in red wine fennel rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1kg prepared squid and tentacles cleaned and cut into thick rings 2 onions chopped - 3 garlic cloves sliced pinch of chilli flakes - 1 tsp fennel seed 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp rosemary roughly chopped pinch of sugar - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 400g can chopped tomatoes - large glass of red wine (about 200ml) To serve handful chopped coriander - zest frac12 orange Method Heat the olive oil in a shallow saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the squid onions and garlic Add the dry ingredi-ents and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are tender about 15 mins Add the vinegar and chopped tomatoes simmer for 1 min then pour over the red wine and season Simmer very gently on the lowest heat stirring occasion-ally for 1 hr or until the sauce is rich and the squid is really tender Turn off the heat leave to cool slightly then drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter with the coriander and orange zest
OPTICA MACHIN English Optometrist now available for
consultation on the Costa del Sol
Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO
Av Litoral ndash Ed Vistamar Blq 2 ndash Local 1
29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA
Tel 952 806 813
Full Eye Examinations Glaucoma Screening
Designer amp Non-Designer frames amp lenses Sunglasses
(prescription amp non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits (by appointment)
Contact Lens Fitting
wwwopticamachincom
O C D
U S D
I U E
Word Grid Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the cen-tre letter in all words and each letter only once Answer at bottom of page 38
1 Kodiak Island is in which US state
2 In the human body what is the hallux
3 In which year did Henry VIII become King of England
4 The 1999 film Tea with Mussolini is based on whose autobiography
5 Port Said is in which North African country
6 In which year were premium bonds first issued in Britain
7 Who designed the Beatles Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
8 Madame de Pompadour was the mistress of which French King
9 What is the name of Moes pet cat in the cartoon show The Simpsons
10 Which country is known as the Pearl of Africa
NOVEMBER QUIZ
ANSWERS PAGE 38
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
39
ldquoWe have 10 years experience
Of selling Spanish Propertyrdquo
If you wish to sell or rent your property Please contact us for a free market
Appraisal and take advantage of our local and overseas marketing network
CCaridad77Estepona T 951 318 480
M 678 452 109
E infoterrameridianacom
Exclusive Costa Del Sol Partner
Office
Leading Property
Agents In Spain Unique Living
Luxury Homes
Living alone or caring for a partner Donrsquot see another person on a regular day to day basis
For just 42 cents a day We will telephone you each morning at a time of your
choice Ascertain you are okay If not or no answer
We will contact your emergency service to instigate assistance
That might be your friend neighbour key holder or emergency service such as Helicopteros Sanitarios
Feel safe knowing we care We will keep all your services on file and much more
Just a quick call to you each day will take away worries and concerns you may have
We all know someone who is alone or caring for somebody this service is custom-made for them All areas covered Contact us now for more
information Dial whole number ndash 34951088776
Mobile 658 027 426 Email morningcallcostadelsolgmailcom
Workshop open making
jewellery repairs and commissions
all at better prices
Home visits for private viewings
jewellery valuations commissions
Call 647 154 077
chirineayoubijewellerycom
40
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Member of
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 responsible for own travel insurance
Buying your ticket Please produce your membership card together with the correct money Have
prepared your choice of menu if applicable Final ticket booking All tickets must be booked and paid
for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event Late phone bookings cannot be
accepted Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last
minute alterations
Refunds Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets unless the organiser is notified in time
always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list Tickets are not
transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser
Tips Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants but not for hotels
Smoking The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the
premises of The International Club of Estepona Bahia Dorada
Dogs Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse They are permitted on the lower terrace but only
when they are under the ownerrsquos control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or
attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose
Club magazine by post If you leave Estepona for longer than a month your magazine can be
posted Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros) to Terry Smith On the reverse
please write the months you wish to receive they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued
Parking When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never
on yellow lines ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall 663 557 738 Books Peter Galloway 952 794 270 Bowls Reg Astle BridgehelliprdquoDuplicaterdquo Tim Taminiau 951 277 113 Computer Group Posters Vic Loughran 952 886 772
Film Night Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Gardening Group Sandy Avis 952 897 309 Pamela Shine 697 941 869 951 272 360 Genealogical Dave Hackett 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 952 806 922 Ladiesrsquo Book Club Krista Carter 696 259 644 951 277 240
Ladiesrsquo Lunches Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree 952 792 454 Quiz Night Songs of Praise Art Class Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
Rambling Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes 607 963 254 952 892 163 Stitch amp Bitch Nina Taminiau 951 277 113 Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell 952 897 977 Ticket Sales Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds 652 798 107 952 797 921 Ticket Sales Patricia Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 Videos Roger Richards 952 891 765
Whist Ian amp Lin Ingram 669 661 660 952 796 150
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
39
ldquoWe have 10 years experience
Of selling Spanish Propertyrdquo
If you wish to sell or rent your property Please contact us for a free market
Appraisal and take advantage of our local and overseas marketing network
CCaridad77Estepona T 951 318 480
M 678 452 109
E infoterrameridianacom
Exclusive Costa Del Sol Partner
Office
Leading Property
Agents In Spain Unique Living
Luxury Homes
Living alone or caring for a partner Donrsquot see another person on a regular day to day basis
For just 42 cents a day We will telephone you each morning at a time of your
choice Ascertain you are okay If not or no answer
We will contact your emergency service to instigate assistance
That might be your friend neighbour key holder or emergency service such as Helicopteros Sanitarios
Feel safe knowing we care We will keep all your services on file and much more
Just a quick call to you each day will take away worries and concerns you may have
We all know someone who is alone or caring for somebody this service is custom-made for them All areas covered Contact us now for more
information Dial whole number ndash 34951088776
Mobile 658 027 426 Email morningcallcostadelsolgmailcom
Workshop open making
jewellery repairs and commissions
all at better prices
Home visits for private viewings
jewellery valuations commissions
Call 647 154 077
chirineayoubijewellerycom
40
Web versa-tile-spaincom
Member of
37
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977
VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386
SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799
TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892
MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739
HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577
MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174
MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965
MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H Ranshaw 951 977 223
PUBLICITY (Facebook amp Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320
NON COMMITTEE POSTS
LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449
(If available)
MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360
amp Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556
ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY
AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175
ASST TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772
WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer Barbara Salisbury
if they know of any member who is ill 952 796 368 email salsbarbyahoocouk
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 - 6euro per month - colour 7euro per month
Half page - 12euro per month- colour 14euro per month Full page - 24euro per month - colour 28euro per month
(Discounts- for 6 months 10 and for the whole year 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 monthrsquos issue
Copy can be e-mailed to - terrysmithsibermecom
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) ICE Clubhouse Urbanisation Bahia Dorada Entrada 5 at Km 149 A 7 Estepona 29680 Malaga
Clubhouse Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site wwwsibermecom
Email clubsibermehotmailcom
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
39
ldquoWe have 10 years experience
Of selling Spanish Propertyrdquo
If you wish to sell or rent your property Please contact us for a free market
Appraisal and take advantage of our local and overseas marketing network
CCaridad77Estepona T 951 318 480
M 678 452 109
E infoterrameridianacom
Exclusive Costa Del Sol Partner
Office
Leading Property
Agents In Spain Unique Living
Luxury Homes
Living alone or caring for a partner Donrsquot see another person on a regular day to day basis
For just 42 cents a day We will telephone you each morning at a time of your
choice Ascertain you are okay If not or no answer
We will contact your emergency service to instigate assistance
That might be your friend neighbour key holder or emergency service such as Helicopteros Sanitarios
Feel safe knowing we care We will keep all your services on file and much more
Just a quick call to you each day will take away worries and concerns you may have
We all know someone who is alone or caring for somebody this service is custom-made for them All areas covered Contact us now for more
information Dial whole number ndash 34951088776
Mobile 658 027 426 Email morningcallcostadelsolgmailcom
Workshop open making
jewellery repairs and commissions
all at better prices
Home visits for private viewings
jewellery valuations commissions
Call 647 154 077
chirineayoubijewellerycom
40
Web versa-tile-spaincom
Member of
38
Leisure page answers Quiz
1 Alaska 2 Big toe 3 1509 4 Franco Zeffirelli 5 Egypt Word grid 9-letter word - DECIDUOUS
THE BOOK OF SENIOR JOKES Submitted by Gordon Beetson
A Moving Experience An absent-minded academic had just moved to a new house further along the same street All too aware of his tendency to forget things his wife took the precaution of writing down the new address on a piece of paper before he set off for work that morning Heres the key to our new housersquo she said and remember dont come back here this evening go to the new address Very well dearrsquo he replied and set off for work Inevitably in the course of the day he mislaid the slip of paper and forgetting all about the move he automatically returned to the old address When he tried the key he couldnt get in This prompted him to remember the move and to search in his pockets for the piece of paper which was nowhere to be found In desperation he wandered along the street and stopped the first approachable young man he came across Excuse me young man Im Professor Richardson You wouldnt happen to know where I live would you The boy sighed Come with me Dadrsquo he said Stage Fright A theatre usher was alarmed to see an elderly gentleman crawling on his hands and knees beneath a row of auditorium seats in the middle of a serious dramatic play What are you doing sir he whispered Youre disturbing the audience around you Ive lost my gum answered the old man continuing to search under the seats Sirrsquo continued the usher if thats your only problem allow me to offer you another stick of gum so that you can sit down and watch the rest of the play A stick of gum is not worth all this commotion But you dont understand said the old man My false teeth are in that gum The Jewish Elbowhellip A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife You come to the front door of the apartments I am in apartment 301 There is a big panel at the front door With your elbow push button 301 I will buzz you in Come inside and the elevator is on the right Get in and with your elbow push 3rd Floor When you get out Im on the left With your elbow hit my doorbell OK Grandma that sounds easy but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow What Youre coming empty handed
6 1956 7 Peter Blake 8 Louis XV (fifteenth) 9 Mr Snookums 10Uganda (supposedly coined by Winston Churchill)
Now You Know
The sentence The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the
alphabet
The words racecar kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or
right to left (palindromes)
JUST FOR A SMILE
39
ldquoWe have 10 years experience
Of selling Spanish Propertyrdquo
If you wish to sell or rent your property Please contact us for a free market
Appraisal and take advantage of our local and overseas marketing network
CCaridad77Estepona T 951 318 480
M 678 452 109
E infoterrameridianacom
Exclusive Costa Del Sol Partner
Office
Leading Property
Agents In Spain Unique Living
Luxury Homes
Living alone or caring for a partner Donrsquot see another person on a regular day to day basis
For just 42 cents a day We will telephone you each morning at a time of your
choice Ascertain you are okay If not or no answer
We will contact your emergency service to instigate assistance
That might be your friend neighbour key holder or emergency service such as Helicopteros Sanitarios
Feel safe knowing we care We will keep all your services on file and much more
Just a quick call to you each day will take away worries and concerns you may have
We all know someone who is alone or caring for somebody this service is custom-made for them All areas covered Contact us now for more
information Dial whole number ndash 34951088776
Mobile 658 027 426 Email morningcallcostadelsolgmailcom
Workshop open making
jewellery repairs and commissions
all at better prices
Home visits for private viewings
jewellery valuations commissions
Call 647 154 077
chirineayoubijewellerycom
40
Web versa-tile-spaincom
Member of
39
ldquoWe have 10 years experience
Of selling Spanish Propertyrdquo
If you wish to sell or rent your property Please contact us for a free market
Appraisal and take advantage of our local and overseas marketing network
CCaridad77Estepona T 951 318 480
M 678 452 109
E infoterrameridianacom
Exclusive Costa Del Sol Partner
Office
Leading Property
Agents In Spain Unique Living
Luxury Homes
Living alone or caring for a partner Donrsquot see another person on a regular day to day basis
For just 42 cents a day We will telephone you each morning at a time of your
choice Ascertain you are okay If not or no answer
We will contact your emergency service to instigate assistance
That might be your friend neighbour key holder or emergency service such as Helicopteros Sanitarios
Feel safe knowing we care We will keep all your services on file and much more
Just a quick call to you each day will take away worries and concerns you may have
We all know someone who is alone or caring for somebody this service is custom-made for them All areas covered Contact us now for more
information Dial whole number ndash 34951088776
Mobile 658 027 426 Email morningcallcostadelsolgmailcom
Workshop open making
jewellery repairs and commissions
all at better prices
Home visits for private viewings
jewellery valuations commissions
Call 647 154 077
chirineayoubijewellerycom
40
Web versa-tile-spaincom
Member of
40
Web versa-tile-spaincom
Member of