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What a September we had! First was Welcome Back to: the extremely hot weather and then of Blue Med Invest course the Gota Fria, which although Medico Dentista THANK YOU was forecast, hit much of the area with RJB Decorating such force that people hardly had time Taberna de Juan Chara TO OUR to get out of their houses grabbing Yogamayga what possessions they could. CONTRIBUTORS Unfortunately there were a number of Don't Drive Over Bags In The casualties including hundreds of Road!! Antrim Loonnah - Birding animals. It will take months for much of This time of year in particular, please the area to recover from the floods, be aware of plastic bags and boxes, Dave Bass –Formula 1 but the one good thing that came out especially on the roadside. If safe, Dean Colwell – of the disaster was the community stop and check the contents as many Northwest Murcia spirit (see page 68) from so many contain little lives. Also check ditches News people. and waste areas in towns or in the George Mitchell –Never a Dull countryside. There are so many tiny Moment This month we have continued our puppies just thrown away instead of feature onMoving House (pages 46- people getting their dogs neutered. Jane Cronin –Learning Spanish 49) with the emphasis on making sure that your house stands out from others Safety on the Roads Keith Littlewood -Finance on the market. If you are walking or running, especially with a dog, make sure that Ken Whettal –Housing Update We have also got more information on you are on the correct side of the road; th Liz Edmiston –Out& theCosta Cálida Chronicle 20 facing on-coming traffic. It can be About/Property Matters Anniversary Trade Exhibition on difficult to hear traffic approaching pages 37-41 with details of where you from behind and there have been Martin Freeman –Renewable can purchase your tickets. numerous accidents reported with Energy dogs being injured after being hit by Welcome to the following vehicles from behind. Remember to Matthew Harris –Tech Guru advertisers: take your phone with you. Automociones Ureña (Renault) Mike Smith – Cruising with Mike Confused with Computers Smith Decovarte From us all at the DJ Owen Josh N332 –Driving Information Harris Property Management Silvana Buxton –News From Your MazITV Costa Calida Chronicle Councillor PaverPrint Rhys Brightman The Salon – Beauty Tips The Diner Trade Cars Spain Think Spain – Spanish News DEAR READERS Installation of all types of polyester pools with stone crowning completely finished David Pools tel: 686 733 844 Mazarrón and surrounding areas

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On Sunday 25th August we had a lovely others to the shops, doctors etc, or picking shared lunch to welcome back Rev Bill up church members who lived at the other All your IPTV needs Coyle after his successful hip operation. It side of the bridge, then back again after the is always a pleasure to share food with church service. This recent event showed with yearly subs. friends. even more of this community spirit with people helping those not even living on We had our Camposol. Great prices and Annual BBQ on The Bible teaches that humans are support for all budgets September threefold; body mind and spirit. We are 13th and our reasonably good at looking after the first Harvest two, but we often fail to understand the If you have a Festivalis third, often only recognising its importance Smart TV, Fire TV, on October when it is broken. How do you react when 6th life throws you a skew ball? To deal with Firestick and Android/Magbox problems, we first have to know ourselves. Yearly Sub 95 euros!!! Poppies For me, I need time on my own to think and It was to pray for God’s guidance and comfort. We Call Tony on suggested all deal with crisis in our own individual way. some Perhaps we have responsibilities that need months ago our immediate attention, but it is important 602 576 200 that it would to realise that at some point we must attend be nice if we to our needs. If we do not, then our ability made a Poppy Cascade forRemembrance to meet our responsibilities and others Sunday, so the ladies ofSt Nicholas expectations will be significantly reduced. Churchand ladies of Camposol and the surrounding area have been busy knitting My personal challenge this Autumn is one I the Poppies to enable us to do this. The also encourage you to take part in: Poppies will remind us of all who lost their Find the time for YOU lives in the Allow yourself the space to discover what various makes you tick, what gives your life purpose wars. These and honestly ask yourself, whether there is Servicing & Repairs for ALL makes are red for anything that you have ignored that may human lives need addressing. Pre-ITV Checks, ITVs and purple Computer Diagnos�cs for the My faith is based on the belief that Jesus animals. The came to earth that I may have life and live Tyres & Puncture Repair Poppies will to its fullness. If that is true for me, then it is cascade also true for you. Headlight Refurbishment down from Ba�eries & wipers the roof of Services for October - 10.30am the church. Sunday 6th Songs of Praise and Harvest Air condi�oning regassing A wreath of Festival Open 9am - 5pm Poppies has Sunday 13th Holy Communion also been Sunday 20th Morning Prayer Mon-Fri made which Sunday 27th Holy Communion and will be laid displaying the Poppy Cascade in the Memorial Park, Camposol A on Cañadas Del Romero Just 5 mins from th Monday 11 November. A big thank you to Chris Leiper near El Pareton Camposol & Condado everyone who has helped to create this Poppy Cascade. It has been a memorable task for all involved. On October 27th at 10.30am a service will be held atSt Nicholas Church for the inauguration of the PALSOLICITORS Poppy Cascade. The service is open to everyone. Conveyancing September is a month that brings back many memories and the talk of Gota Frias Inheritance and Spanish Wills fills many of us with dread. A few years ago the base of the bridge over the rambler on Property Taxes: Resident & Non Resident Camposol was severely damaged. It was possible to cross on foot but not by car. NIE/Residencia Some houses on Camposol D suffered flooding the likes of which many of us had Contracts, Litigation & Court Matters never witnessed before and of course we Multi Language Office: English Spanish have now had another Gota Fria which has French German Dutch Scandinavian affected so many people in the area. Open: 9am to 3pm - Monday to Friday www.palsolicitor.com Life often throws something unexpected at us. The key is how we react when these Gran Vía, MM, 49 (OPPOSITE Exit 12) Avda. Doctor Meca No 107 unexpected events come along. Although 30380 La Manga Local 11,(Mercadona Centre) these things were dreadful, I believe that Cartagena - España Puerto de Mazarrón, Murcia -España they helped to build on the community E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] spirit that we on Camposol are so very Direct Line (0034) 968 175 552 Direct Line (0034) 968 595 826 proud of. We all pulled together helping Direct Fax (0034) 968 595 827 each other; offering strangers lifts, taking La Manga: Latitude: 37.64608 and Mazarrón: Latitude: 37.57176 Longitude: 0.71508 and Longitude: 1.26629 www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 7 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019

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Raika is fully vaccinated, chipped and ready Liah was Monthly Dog Walk for her forever home. She was found on a found with Our next monthly dog walk will be on Sunday beach in a box with 4 siblings at only 6 weeks her two 6th October at 10am from our shelter just old. She is now 6 months old and a large dog sisters at outside Aguilas. Bring your own dog or walk at 55cm height to her shoulder. She has a around 8 one of our rescue dogs and then join us for a gorgeous curly type coat, but does not shred. weeks hot drink and snack. Contact the number Raika has a very sweet gentle easy-going playing in below if you would like more details. nature and loves to be cuddled. She walks the middle of well on a lead, but as a puppy still requires the road in Foster Homes further behaviour training. She is a quick great danger We feel that the best option for all of our dogs learner and gets on well with other dogs and of getting is to live in a foster home before they find cats enjoying the company of people. Is there run over. their forever homes, but we are desperately a Raiki-shaped gap on your couch? They were short of fosterers. In particular we are looking picked up by for homes for puppies, often at short notice. a San Foster placements can be for an agreed fixed Animal volunteer and they have been in period or on an ongoing basis.San Animal foster care going through their vaccination will cover all the expenses associated with the programme.Liah is now 8 months old, 45cm dog (vets bills, food etc) and can also arrange tall to her shoulder and ready for her forever to provide holiday cover. Please consider home. She is a very social, affectionate and taking a dog into your home – you can playful puppy that gets on well with other change its life. dogs, cats and children. She loves her walks, but also likes her freedom to run with the If you would like to meet our dogs or be a other dogs when off the lead. She would fosterer please call or WhatsApp us on our make an ideal family pet - look at those eyes dedicated phone675 467 647, through and ears – who could resistLiah ? FacebookSan Animal Santuario or email [email protected] If you would like to meetRaika orLiahplease contact us using details below. Charity Six Pack Man

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Around the World Never a Dull Moment By George R Mitchell

Tirana’s House of Leaves “Sorry, no photos. You can go in and look, but The building is set in its own private garden - TheAlbanian communist regime was one of no photos.” imagine a huge detached house on three or the cruellest in Europe. It executed around four floors, with rooms that run off each 25,000 of its own people and sent tens of “My article on this place won’t even get corridor. Each room contains a small exhibit, thousands to labour camps. Run for almost printed without photos. It won’t be accepted with information onAlbania’s long fifty years by paranoid dictator Enver Hoxha, for publication. Nobody wants to read two complicated history, the rise of communism communistAlbania was almost unique. It solid pages of text. It needs photos.” and then what happened for decades under didn’t cosy up to its big communist brothers its name. The detail is thorough and all and in fact Hoxha’sAlbania fell out with not “Maybe you can get official written permission explanations are inAlbanian and English, with just neighbouring Yugoslavia, but also the from the Ministry of Culture for photos.” lots of photos and even video clips of USSR. Naturally it had nothing to do with the interviews with former prisoners ofAlbania’s capitalist west, so for decades,Albania was Oh dear! I’ve come across this red tape many prison camps. stuck in splendid self-imposed isolation. times before and if it was anything like it is in Hoxha even had 173,000 concrete bunkers Russia, I’d be getting my pension before In sometimes graphic detail, the museum built and scattered all over his country and getting anywhere regarding this. I walked off, makes it clear howAlbanian society was lookout posts for the dreaded invader, shaking my head, back to my hotel and sent totally controlled. In some communist whoever they were supposed to be. an email to the Ministry. 48 hours later, no countries, it was more relaxed. For example reply, so I went back to the museum, tried Hungary was often referred to as having With no freedom of speech, or worship, nor again and asked for help. ‘goulash communism,’ but no such luxuries in right to leave and dreaded political prison Albania. Hoxha’s Stalinist regime inAlbania camps,Albania was a real-life European Why was I being stopped from promoting this was total; a total monopoly on power. It Stalinist system and the only way to keep such place? It made no sense, yet no-one seemed controlled all aspects of its citizens’ lives, a repressive system in place was by force and too bothered. I persisted and finally the economy, education, art, science, media, fear. This was done, expertly, by Hoxha’s director helped by emailing the same person morals, private life, ideas and feelings. secret police, the Sigurimi. at the Ministry I’d had no reply from.

Other European countries opened their doors many years ago to the evils of their communist past, butAlbania has dragged its feet. It wasn’t until 2017 thatAlbania opened a museum dedicated to its dark past. The ‘House of Leaves’ is the HQ for Hoxha’s former secret police. I’ve heard differing explanations for the name, ranging from, “It’s so-called due to ‘things hidden in woods.’ (Could that be bodies?) I prefer the explanation that it’s to do with the ‘leaves’ of books and files on people. Darkroom and processing area I went to the building, but was informed I In the dark room where photos of citizens could take no photos of the exhibition. What? being spied on were quietly developed, I have That didn’t make sense. I said it was my work, to admit to feeling somewhat unnerved. In explained my passion for the subject, Bunker that runs underneath the other rooms it was explained how the Sigurimi mentioned I’d done the Stasi, various former House of Leaves tapped telephones and intercepted the mail. KGB buildings and recently, Saddam’s torture Typed documents, original I think, with names prison in Iraq. blanked out by black pen to spare identities, The next day, I finally received an email showed who was being spied on and what was “Surely the objective of such a place is to confirming that I would be allowed to take reported back. educate and more importantly, to spread the photos. Later that day, I would spend around word and inform?” I said to the director. “I’ll two hours in the‘House of Leaves’ and the There was no right to privacy inAlbania and write a double page on this, with photos photos you see here I took with written the use of hidden microphones to eavesdrop and…” permission from the Ministry of Culture. Continued on page 21

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Continued from page 20 Tragically, even in our very recent past, the well thought-out. It’s just that strange feeling USA has used such methods as of, ‘We really don’t want to make a big thing on private conversations was widespread. waterboarding, in order to get confessions - of this place.’ I can’t explain it any more than Once an individual was labelled an ‘enemy of torture in my book. It is pointless and that. the state’ it wasn’t just him or her, but their degrading to humanity; pointless because the entire family that was blacklisted. This is still person in pain will admit to anything just to I promised I’d send this article to the Ministry the practice in today’s North Korea. stop said pain. I would. Degrading? Surely, I and have done so. don’t even have to explain why all forms of torture, both physical and mental are degrading and should have no place in our world - ever.

The Sigurimi watched and listened all the time Listening to the interviews with men who had been locked up and near worked to death in Each line is a name of a politcal prisoner labour camps, was harrowing. What I must remember, (in fact no, not simply remember, I say to the authorities, “Well done for but shout from the rooftops), is that this wasn’t How the Sigurimi got their 'confession' opening this museum. However, that’s not under Nazi Germany in WW11. This was enough. You now need to promote it with the happening in Europe; political prisoners being Like how today’s children in Germany are vigour that says the Stasi prisons in Berlin are locked up in labour camps in the 1980’s. It is taught about Nazi crimes, children in former promoted. You need to let people take shocking that this happened all over Eastern communist countries should be taken to and photos. I don’t use so-called social media, but Europe and eternal shame on those who did shown these places. The only way to learn goodness me, even I know the power of it. Let it, but unlike Nazi crimes, no-one is being about the past is to be aware of it, teach it and people take photos inside. Spread the word prosecuted for it. Why? Because many learn from it. and get people talking about this place. Get involved in human suppression during the groups of schoolkids in here every single day; communist times are still in positions of power On that point, how many other people did I no exceptions. A visit here should be on the in today’s Europe. see in theHouse of Leaves? No-one! Not one national curriculum, just like maths.” other visitor. I took a look at the visitor’s On video, one man went to explain about his comments book; a dozen or so over the past As for the press, we should be encouraged time in a labour camp in the 1980’s. He said days; a few foreigners also, but that’s it. Why is when it comes to writing about this place, not that if you had, for example, a broken rib, this this place not bursting at the seams? hindered by rules regarding photos and is where they would keep beating you; on that It’s almost like they don’t want to promote it. needing official permission. broken rib, over and over again. No wonder There is a general sense of uncomfortableness people confessed to a number of things they associated with this building. I have no Next month – more from Tirana never did. complaints with the content of the museum at all. The information is superb, detailed and HACIENDA DEL ALAMO SPECIAL OFFER! PUEBLO ESPAÑOL EL OASIS Vll When you purchase a NEW Villa/Townhouse/Apartment with us, we will provide you withoneofthefollowing…

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Hi everyone John here Queen of Disco & Dance,Miss Ellis Lydia. Bingo & Raffle. Dance along to the great Hopefully everyone has managed to dry This night is guaranteed to be great fun. music ofByron ‘G Sax’ Man. Tickets €5. out and repair some, if not all of the Mince pies included (and any extra pies left damage done during the September ‘Gota over please donate to Steve!!). Tickets Day Trip to Benidorm Fiesta - Friday 15th Fria’. Such devastation in so many places. €12. Chicken & Chips €5. November. We all hope that is the end to our ‘Gota Known locally as ‘British Day’ when Fria’ season for this year. News Year’s Eve Party- 31st December. everyone dresses up in fancy dress. Come 7.30pm and join in the fun and fancy dress There is No Welcome Group Meeting in See the New Year in with some great (optional). We are sure it will be a fabulous October due to the timing of the Venice entertainment and good friends. day. Tickets €15. Stay & Cruise trip. The next Meeting will be Entertainment with the lovely Sharni and on 2nd November. Mr Rae Daniels (complete with kilt). See the Trip to Benidorm Palace – Sunday 29th Spanish & British New Year in with Cava. March 2020 At our firstWelcome Group Dance after Price includes full buffet & dessert. Tickets Magic of Motown Spectacular. Local coach our Summer break, we were entertained by €23. Coaches from Puerto de Mazarrón, pickup to the Helios Hotel Benidorm for the talented and brilliant voice ofMiss Bolnuevo, Mazarrón Country Club and all half board stay. After evening meal, Carla Stone who was supported by a group sectors of Camposol for €7 pp. Tickets now coaches to Benidorm Palace for new to us,The Reno Brothers. A fantastic available entertainment by the ‘Magic of Motown’. night was had by all and a big thanks to our Spectacular show. Return coach to hotel. guests for entertaining us with their January 22nd Monthly Dance- 7.30pm After breakfast we head back home. Only fabulous music. We are pleased to welcome back the €95 pp based on 2 people sharing a fabulousSister Act from Benidorm. Plus twin/double room. Single supplement. 16th October Monthly Dance- 7.30pm. Whitney Houston Tribute and round the SOLD OUT! Join us on this fabulous night of live evening off with the girls performing ‘Hit’s entertainment with the return of theBest of from the 70’s’. A full night’s entertainment. Trip to Cuenca – 11th May 2020 British 2 plusThe Cavern Club Greats;a4- Don’t miss this one. Tickets now available. Visit the quaint and picturesque town of piece band playing great music. A great Cuenca for a three-day trip. Just €110 pp night’s entertainment with not only Book Swap – 1st, 15th & 29th October. based on 2 sharing a twin/double room. dancing, but for those who like to sit and 10am-12pm. SOLD OUT!! watch and to tap & sing along to the music. Calle Barcelona 10, Camposol A. Bring Tickets €12. Chicken & Chips €5. along any used or new books, DVD’s, CD’s Trip to Salamanca, Leon & Oviedo –1st to Audio & Video Cassettes & magazines. 8th June 2020 13th November Monthly Dance- 7.30pm. Take away as many as you like for just €1 pp Visiting and staying in Leon, Oviedo and Another fantastic night of entertainment (not per item), just to cover the rent. Salamanca in the Asturias Region. Half with the truly stunning voice ofMiss Nikki board on first night, then B & B for the rest Gale. We are also extremely pleased to Petanca -2nd October. 2pm. of the stays. Many excursions included. A welcome for the first time on Camposol, Join Carol & Peter and your friends for a great way to see this region of Spain. €445 theNew Jersey Boys; 4 guys with fabulous great fun game of Petanca at the rear of pp based on 2 people sharing twin/double voices and perfect harmonies. A night not Mariano’s. You will be warmly welcomed for room. to be missed.Sorry This Is Sold Out but this popular social afternoon gathering. we have a long waiting list. 1.45pm for a 2pm start. No membership Trip to Antequera – 18th October 2020 - 4 required. All are welcome. nights/5 days. Welcome Group Christmas Party- 11th Staying at the Antequera Spa/Fitness/Golf December. 7.30pm. Forthcoming Trips and Events. Hotel on half board basis with wine & water We are pleased to welcome back by Ladies’ Evening – Wednesday 23rd with the evening meal. This is not just a popular demand the multi-talentedMr October. 7.30pm. golfing holiday; there is something for Sean Mac with his great skill of combining Join your friends at our strictly ‘Ladies Only everyone! Pamper yourself at the hotel’s singing and dancing. Also we welcome for Evening’ at Mariano’s. Including Fashion spa, have a workout in the gym, walk along the first time from Benidorm, the young Show, Stalls selling a variety of goods, free the Caminito Del Ray, check out the local €445 per town, or just chill and do absolutely person based nothing! (Green fees €45 including buggy). on 2 people €295 pp based on 2 sharing twin/double sharing room. Single rooms €395 twin/double th room Well that is all for now until next month 18 October 2020 Travel Insurance Included 4 Nights/5 Days Cancelation cover not included when I will tell you of our exploits on the Tourist tax not included Cruise!!! Stay safe & bye for now John. 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Mike is crippled by blisters - until an Irish plate in front of me. The Camino must be gone, but priest saves his Camino. the only place in the world where you can they were all Today has been amazing. I have gone from eat 20,000 calories a day and still lose still there, depression to euphoria in one unforgettable weight! Then Joe came in. looking just day and I have been part of a special the same – moment which, if you had a mind to, could We had shared an albergue together in but without be described as spiritual and is certainly France and he had given me his pillow, so the pain. inexplicable and possibly miraculous. Here we remembered each other right away. Joe is what happened. asked me how I was and as soon as the word I couldn’t blister came out, he was searching in his work out It is seven in the morning and I am feeling backpack for medical remedies which he what had down in the dumps. I struggled to sleep laid out in front of him. They didn’t seem happened, much last night again and I am now the particularly impressive or sufficiently so I just proud owner of four blisters, but this last powerful to make any difference – just a few carried on one has affected me badly. I could feel it plasters, a roll of adhesive tape and a white towards later on in the walk yesterday; the pain tube of Vaseline which looked almost empty. Logroño increasing as the day wore on. I covered He commenced work on my feet and before and it was all them in Vaseline and plasters, but that didn’t too long, he was all done. Joe told me to so easy and make much difference and I started to feel put my socks and shoes back on. effortless. I Father Joe, the Irish priest who vulnerable and tired and sore. For the first ‘You must stop worrying now,’ he said. checked in cured my blisters time I am starting to think I might not make to a cheap hostel close to the cathedral and it. I looked down at my feet and I could feel a tried to review what had happened and no Then the Camino weaved its magic spell, strange tingling sensation which I was matter how many times I relived that day’s just like I unfamiliar with and is hard to describe. events, there is no way of explaining it that knew it Something was different. makes any sense – and certainly not viewed would. through a scientific mind. Joe is really Father Joe, he began telling I was feeling me. He is a holy man from Connemara, I couldn’t stop smiling and just when I in a bad way Ireland and a senior ordained priest for The thought today couldn’t get any better, I just the Columbans, a Pentecostal group of received a text from Paul, my German son. other side of Christians who specialise in spreading the He wants to meet me at a place called Viana, where word of God. Joe had spent 30 years in The Navarette, which is 13 kilometres away and all the cafés Philippines on holy business. will necessitate a 6am departure. I can’t wait had been He started talking to me, slowly and to tell him what has happened. closed. I was distinctly with his melodic Irish accent. We cold and were standing up, eye to eye and he held Next month hungry and my hands in his – both of them - and Joe I have now walked 260 kilometres to reach desperate said he would pray for me. He said he the beautiful cathedral city of Burgos where for a rest. believed in me and that he could sense El Cid is buried Should I turn something inside me, some sort of power, around or so he said. I would reach Santiago – Joe was Miracles on the Camino by Mike Gardner Breakfast in Villafranca Montes carry on? quite sure about it, then he was gone and can be downloaded directly onto your De Oca with Bruna, the cool Then a there was no pain. Anywhere! I left the café Kindle, mobile, tablet or computer from Italian woman who was struggling to walk Spanish man and nothing was making sense. My bag felt Amazon books for 4.32€. It has 173 pages came past so light. It was all quite remarkable. You may and more than 80 pictures. It is also and pointed to a café just out of view and not believe me, but it happened. I was available as a hardback and can be less than 50 metres away. It is called El there. I saw it. I felt it. After a couple of delivered to your house in Spain. Cajon de Pan. I ordered eggs and bacon, kilometres, I stopped on a grass verge and two croissants, a doughnut and a cup of took my shoes and socks off and stared at coffee and in not much time I had an empty my blisters. I half expected them to have

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information Out and About Wine Tasting in Bullas guided tour of the installation and the cellars On our final My other half David decided to set off on one and a tasting of 3 wines with a selection of night we of his ‘bucket list’ trips this summer, cycling cold ham, cured meats and breadsticks to decided to 800km of the Camino de Santiago with his soak up some of the alcohol. sample the friend Paco in 10 days. He did ask me to go delights of the with him, but I politely declined, deciding that local produce this gave me the ideal opportunity to sneak in the mill’s off on a trip of my own with my friend restaurant and Grainne. it was a great decision. We Unlike the fellas, who slept in hostels and enjoyed our albergues and were ‘roughing it’, us ladies ensalada were determined to have a weekend with very Rusa, pork little exercise and a lot of relaxing. We fillets with booked 2 nights in a lovely Casa Rural called potatoes, the Molino de Abajo just outsideBullas. We chocolate set off Friday lunchtime, very excited about cake and our road trip and arrived at the mill which was several glasses of wine before retiring to the a lovely restored Casa Rural at the side of the terrace to digest our fantastic meal. The river. Our room was basic but clean, with a couple running the Casa Rural were separate bathroom, but the place had a lovely wonderful and the husband was so attentive atmosphere with a bar, restaurant and to our beer/wine glasses that we never had to terraces. Our lovely young guide was very leave the terrace, as he appeared on a regular knowledgeable and the tasting covered the basis to top us up without even asking! Day 1 types of wine, the correct tasting process and First thing on the agenda was a visit to the we were even allowed to take away our The next day when we went to check out, we Wine Museum inBullas , which was really engraved glasses as a souvenir! Last stop of paid for the room and were wished a safe interesting. It only took about an hour or so to course was the shop and we all managed to journey home. “What about all our beers and get round and we just HAD to buy a sample find a few bottles of the wine to take away, the meal last night in the restaurant??” we of local wine to take away with us before many priced very reasonably around 3€-5€ asked. It turned out that the waitress had touring aroundBullas and finding a place for per bottle. I would thoroughly recommend completely forgotten to log our orders due to tapas to finish off our evening. the tour if visiting the region and although we the fact that there were several big tables of went on the Spanish tour, there is also an over a dozen diners. As we reeled off the list Day 2 English version if required. of food and drinks, we did have to confess We were booked into a bodega nearJumilla that we didn’t have a clue how many drinks for a tour and tasting. It took us about an hour We then headed intoJumilla to eat & visit the we had been served, but the receptionist was to reach Bodegas Luzón, through some lovely wine festival, complete with wine fountain just thankful we were honest enough to tell countryside and the place was easy to find. (which we didn’t taste to see if it was actually her and we were charged a very reasonable The tour was only 8€ per person and included wine!!). 50€ in total for our food and drinks for the 2 an explanation of the production process, a nights! DR J. CARLOS GOMEZ TRIGUERO If you fancy repeating our road trip, here are ENGLISH SPEAKING DENTIST the details: Molino de Abajo de Bullas, (we paid 96€ for the room for 2 nights). Tel+34 680 736 996 ADVERTISE They also have a Facebook page to check out location and photos. HIGHLY Well Established Practice HERE! RECOMMENDED Bodegas Luzón in English website: http://www.bodegasluzon.com/language/ en/ EXTENSIVE RANGE OF TREATMENTS INCLUDING Scroll down and click the ‘request a visit now’ •General Odontology button. •X-Ray Liz Edmiston •Implant Surgery ENGLISH Murcia Solutions •Orthodontics Tel+ 34 662 556 433 SPEAKING [email protected] •Fillings DENTIST •Crowns •Bridges Costa Cálida Chronicle •Pain Free Treatment Contact Sales on CONTACT SALES - 619 199 407 619 199 407 Tel 968 707 428 Email: [email protected] Web: www.costacalidachronicle.com Avda. Almeria 2, First floor F Email: [email protected] Caravaca de la Cruz, Murcia www.costacalidachronicle.com Remember deadline 15th of the month!!!

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Following the July AGM and with Minutes Moon Walk which had been held in the same Treasurer Fiona duly obliged and so they were and Treasurer’s Reports accepted by the area), led a group of more sensible WARMers available for the first time on the September membership, the timetable for the new around a shorter and less mountainous, walks. Hopefully they’ll never be needed! season is completed and we’re under way! alternative route – a slightly longer version of the one which we did under the July full Walks in October: (date, leaders: and moon. The photographs are from the peaks in approximate location) the Sierra de Ricote. I still maintain that there Saturday 5th – Carla & Douwe – Caravaca are five hills, but Martin says only four – we’ll Saturday 26th – Juana Mari & Juan Antonio – have to take a group decision about it. Coy

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By the way, Tony still hasn’t shared the lyrics to the “Hymn to WARM” (played at our AGM). I think he’s afraid of the outcome if we As with all of our activities, we try to try to form a choir! encourage an atmosphere where everybody is involved in the organisation and so all of Details of future outings will be sent our walks are guided by members who automatically to those who are on theWARM volunteer for the day and I have to beg their mailing list, normally about a fortnight ahead. generous support. This season has been no A week later on the following Saturday 28th, If anyone would like their email address exception – so far more than 50 people have Angela and Les were guides for their first time adding, please contact me (Jessica) on collaborated to offer 24 walks with 3 more in ever with WARM, leading a new route [email protected] reserve for the season to come. What a group through the Rambla de Benito (Sierra del Please indicate your nearest town (I don’t of troopers! Oro). After the route they very generously need a full address). entertained everyone to food and drink at By the time you read this we will have their home – not a bad start for a pair of first- Note: completed the first two walks of the season timers. Only those on the mailing list can access the (both Saturdays): closedWARM Facebook page. On 21st September, Martin & I led a long, Something that I’d intended to mention some The majority of outings are in the northwest of steep and challenging route up and over the time ago: the region (approx 1½ hours’ drive from the Sierra de Ricote. Luckily for some, our friends At a Committee meeting long ago in April, we coast). Bob and Bridget, (who’d missed the Full voted to purchase three simple First Aid kits. Religion The Rockin' Vicar

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They are as important as long trips, as many incidents occur close to home and on routes Remember to check the pressure of your Keeping Children Secure most frequently travelled. According to the tyres, consulting your manual or the plate that According to data from across Europe, two Royal Automobile Club of Spain, 37% of is affixed to most modern cars telling you the out of every threechildren in cars are not drivers acknowledge having taken their optimum inflation and don’t forget the spare secured properly. Many do not wear any seat childrenon the school run without a child and that all the tools are in place. belt or restraining system and many are seat. Others let the older ones buckle strapped in incorrectly or inadequately. themselves in, without checking if they have Lights –it is getting darker earlier. Lights are a done it correctly. necessity on a car and they must all be Children must be in an appropriate seat Coats Off –children are often left with their working. 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We discussed our ongoing that we’ve done for UK nationals, we know British citizens who have made Spain their concerns and I look forward to further that the uprating of pensions is an issue of home. communications, working together to help great concern to many people living here, so and support British Citizens living in Spain.” I hope that the news will provide reassurance that their pensions will continue to rise.” Michael Harris, President ofEuroCitizens said “EuroCitizens’ members remain concerned UK Government Announces £3 Million about the reciprocity clauses in the no-deal Grant to Help UK Nationals in the EU contingency plans of the Spanish Royal Prepare for Brexit Decree 5/2019. We emphasised to the UK nationals who may struggle to complete Ambassador that the treatment of Spanish their residency applications will be helped by citizens in the UK could invalidate protection measures announced by the UK Government. for UK citizens in Spain. We have presented a Up to £3 million is being provided for summary of the status of our rights in different organisations who will inform UK nationals Brexit scenarios, including losses implied by who live in EU member states including Spain, third country national status and we look about the need to register as resident and forward to hearing from the Ambassador on support them as they complete their (left to right): Lloyd Milen, British Consul how the rights of British citizens in Spain will applications. The Government wants to General; Sue Wilson, Bremain in Spain; be safeguarded after Brexit.” support those who may find it harder to HMA Hugh Elliott; We urge all UK nationals living in Spain to complete all the paperwork – focusing in Debbi Wilson, Brexpats – Hear our Voice ensure they are correctly registered and to particular on pensioners or disabled people, stay up to date with the latest news by signing those living in remote areas or with mobility up for email alerts and visiting the Living in difficulties and those needing assistance with HMA Hugh Elliott said “Protecting the rights Spain guide ongov.uk and following our language translation or interpretation. of UK nationals in the EU is an absolute Brits in Spain Facebook channel. priority for the UK Government. That’s why it Organisations working with people who was so important for me to meet some of the Get Ready for Brexit – Prepare for Brexit at might be affected and who might require groups that represent UK nationals during my gov.uk/brexit additional support can apply for project first official week as British Ambassador to funding from the Foreign & Commonwealth Spain. We have had frank conversations and I Uprating Guarantee for UK State Pension Office atgov.uk/fco . The fund’s programme have learned a lot about what matters to our Recipients Living in Spain team, based in London, will be running a citizens living here and how people feel. My The UK government has announced that it series of webinars to provide bidders with a team and I will continue to work hard to will continue to uprate the UK State Pension fuller understanding of the fund and an address any outstanding issues. paid to people living in the EU each year for opportunity to ask questions on the bidding the next 3 years. process. I welcome what Spain has done to protect UK nationals here, including through the Royal The UK State Pension has already been Interested organisations can find further Decree. It is important citizens take action to uprated in the EU for the year April 2019 to detail at ensure that they can access the rights laid out March 2020. The government has now https://www.gov.uk/government/news/3- in that decree: committed to uprating the UK State Pension million-grant-to-help-uk-nationals-in-eu-for- Registering for residency. paid to those living in the EU each year until brexit. They can also contact their nearest Checking that they are covered for March 2023, in the event that the UK leaves consulate for an initial conversation. healthcare. the EU without a deal. The government plans Checking their passport is valid for travel. to negotiate an agreement with the EU to Individuals wanting to access support with Exchanging their UK driving licence for a local make sure UK State Pensions for those living their residency applications will be able to one. in the EU will continue to be uprated in the contact those organisations who are longer term. successful in their bid, once the funding has Sue Wilson, Chair ofBremain in Spain said “It been awarded. We will provide details of the was a pleasure to meet the Ambassador and The UK basic and new State Pension is providers for Spain in due course. 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INFORMATION Birding in Murcia by Antrim Loonnah

Although you are reading this article in the uninitiated it would appear that they are comparison with the plain back and wings of October, I am writing it several weeks in entirely different species, but that isn’t the theBlack-Tailed Godwit. (Evidently, the advance of publication, so for me it is now the case. name Godwit comes from the 15th century end of August. I suppose I should be thinking and it is supposed to be an imitation of its of autumnal topics, but I find it easier to write call). about things that are occurring around me at the time, so apologies for being a bit out of date, but I am currently reflecting on the end of the breeding season and the commencement of summer and autumn migration. The earliest returning migrants are generally wading birds that mysteriously disappeared from Murcia in May and June to breed in the Arctic tundra and which start to trickle back any time from June - July. As they spend very Black Tailed Godwits little time in the Arctic it means that they hurry to raise a family before leaving again on their long return journeys to Europe and beyond. There are two species ofGodwit that can be The earliest leave in late June and the others, seen at the Salinas outside the breeding in July and August. We are lucky that some re- season;Black-Tailed andBar-Tailed Godwit. fuel here on their long journeys and I love They are very similar-looking large wading Dunlin - Winter seeing these early returning birds. It is a great birds that can easily be distinguished if you opportunity to catch them before they moult see them flying; one has a very obvious black Returning to the theme of summer and winter and are still in full or partial summer plumage. tail, white rump and white in the wings, whilst plumage, there are several species of waders It is certainly a lot easier for me than going to the other has a barred tail, a white wedge that exhibit this striking difference. One of our the Arctic to see them! shape on its back and the wings are a fairly commonest small waders, nearly always uniform brown colour. I’ll leave you to work present at the Salinas outside of the breeding The difference in the summer and winter out which is which! However, as they are more season, is theDunlin (Correlimos Común). plumage of some species is striking. The often seen wading, identification becomes a breeding season, when they are away from us, bit more difficult because they are a similar is the time when many are in their most size with long beaks, but there are subtle colourful finery, showing off in order to find differences. I have included a photo of aBar- and impress a mate. However, afterwards they Tailed Godwit in winter plumage and if you quickly moult and change into their dullest, look carefully it has a slightly shorter beak that drab camouflage gear to reduce the risk of is slightly upturned. Also, its plumage on the being caught and eaten by passing predators back and wings is more streaked in (particularly avian ones like Peregrine falcons). This is a smart survival strategy, but it doesn’t make life any easier for birders trying to identify which species are being seen in the distance, especially on a dull winter’s day. I was recently at the Salinas of San Pedro de Pinatar and photographed a couple ofBlack- Dunlin - Summer Tailed Godwits. The result illustrates the difference in summer and winter plumage It is very attractive in its summer best, with particularly well. The bird on the left is in full rufous coloured wings and head, black and breeding plumage (or nearly full) which white streaking to the throat and a very large contrasts sharply with the bird to its right that black rectangular chest patch. As you can see has already moulted into winter plumage. To Bar-Tailed Godwit - Winter Plumage from the photograph (showing nearly full summer plumage) it can be easily identified. However, when you see the photo of it in winter plumage it is a different kettle of fish. It is a dull brown with very few distinguishing features.

Spotted Redshank Winter Plumage

Another over-wintering wader of the Salinas that shows this trait of differing plumages, is theSpotted Redshank. As you can see from the photo of it in summer plumage it is a

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Continued from page 42 breeding plumage without leaving the the end of summer our small resident region. One of the best places is at the population is augmented by winter visitors largish wader with its very dark, striking and lagoons of Campotéjar where the photo of and passage migrants from Northern Europe almost black plumage, black legs and white theGrebe in breeding plumage was taken. and other parts of the Iberian Peninsula. At spots. There really isn’t any other similar However, out of the breeding season the this time of the year it is therefore far more species here that you could confuse it with, so population increases tremendously, with abundant and not so fussy about the habitat, its identification is easy. However, once it many birds over-wintering in the area around so keep an eye out for a flash of electric blue moults into winter plumage identification the Mar Menor and especially at San Pedro de flying low over the water. It could well be a becomes significantly more difficult as it is Pinatar where many hundreds of birds can be Kingfisher. then just another dull, drab looking wader observed on the Salinas. If you now look at that blends in more easily with its the photo of the same species in winter Why do birds have such bright plumage in surroundings. plumage, the difference is quite dramatic; summer and sometimes all year round? clearly another species with startlingly Well, they certainly don’t do it for our different summer and winter plumage. pleasure and delight, but for specific reasons which we don’t always understand. Firstly, it is to attract a mate and intimidate the competition, as the condition of their plumage indicates if they are strong and healthy. Secondly, their plumage is designed to protect them from predators by providing a form of camouflage. However, the colours we see aren’t always what birds see. Colours are either the result of pigments, or the way the light reflects off feathers, or both. For example, light reflecting off brown feathers can make some birds appear blue (I know it’s hard to believe). More Black Necked Grebe - Winter importantly, birds see colours that we do not Spotted Redshank - Breeding Plumage as they have 4 types of colour receptors whereas we have only 3. This means that they I suspect you have had enough of waders by Unlike those that I have mentioned previously, see subtle differences between similar shades now, so I will move on from waders and talk Kingfishers retain their brilliant and beautiful of colour and have the ability to see UV light. about other birds associated with water; the blue and orange colours all year round. As a This makes a huge difference to what they see colourful and photogenicBlack-Necked breeding bird it requires still or gently flowing and what we see. I wonder if the bright all- Grebe and the even more colourful freshwater that has an abundance of small fish year-round plumage of theKingfisher has Kingfisher. and as you can probably imagine, this type of some camouflage effect or if there is another habitat is rather scarce in Murcia. Therefore, reason. I’m not sure, but if anybody does theKingfisher is only found in a few inland know the answer, I would be delighted to places during the breeding season, but from hear. If anybody wishes to comment or has a query, please contact me on [email protected]

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Where It All Started The product that most people choose is what It’s Now So Easy To Switch TheEnergy market opened up in Spain back Evergreen call ‘Index’. This price moves with These days, the switching process is so in 2009, which meant people finally had the the market, which means customers gain with straight forward. choice to switch to a different electricity the dips in the market and over the year offers All people need to do is send a copy of a supplier. With competition comes keener the most competitive price. recent bill (both sides) tosales@evergreen- pricing and better customer service and this electrica.com and the very experienced, was certainly the case for the customers who “We have a team who are responsible for native English speakers, will get back to you switched toEvergreen Electrica. The buying the electricity” says Phil, Sales with the best option for you. company was one of the first to go head to Manager forEvergreen Electrica. “The 10 Your contract will be sent electronically and head with the ‘big boys’ back in 2009. years of experience in buying really shows that’s about it. and our customers benefit from this” Unlike some companies,Evergreen Electrica continues Phil. “It ensures our customers get does not charge any pre-payments or security the best possible price per kWh”. deposits, so the switch is completely free.

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God Willin’ and The Creek Don’t Rise A lady from the USA lived in the UK for a As Christians we believe that there is an How many people have you heard catch on to number of years and when anyone asked her afterlife; an eternity of joy living with the King an expression and almost make it their own? if she would be at a certain meeting or would of kings. We believe there is a God and we Our title this month comes from a ballad sung she meet someone at a certain time her will all one day have to give account to Him of by Ray LaMontagne. The guy is working away response was always “God willin’ and the how we lived our lives. The Bible teaches that from home and has been talking with his creek don’t rise.” there is just one way to get right with God and comrades about getting back to see his girl. that is to believe in His Son Jesus who will He’ll be there next year –God willin’ and the Perhaps it’s a little more appropriate with the petition for us before His Father. creek don’t rise! events a couple of weeks back. Will your flight get in on time? YesGod – Many people have found peace with God by willin’ and the creek don’t rise. accepting Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Is it time for you to do the same? AtWellspring For a number of people travelling through Victory Church we totally trust the words of Corvera or Alicante airports the creek did rise the Bible and have accepted Jesus as Saviour. and flights were cancelled or delayed. Plans We would love to share that good news with for visits to relatives had to be rapidly you. changed and flights rescheduled or cancelled. Leaving major life-changing decisions to We all have set plans in our minds as to how chance and just sayingGod willing and the things will work out in life. We left school, we creek don’t riseis too risky. We have to be worked up to retirement and then we did pro-active; make the decision to follow Jesus retire and we moved to Spain. and trust whole heartedly in His ability to bring us peace with God. God is willing to The big question is “Have you planned for receive each and every one of us into His what happens next?” – No I am not trying to kingdom even if the creek does rise. sell you a funeral plan! For each and every one of us, the time will come when we will Wellspring Church meets every Sunday at pass from this world to the next. 11am in Casasol apartment blocks in Puerto de Mazarrón. There is no condemnation or You may wonder if the transition will be a criticism. It really doesn’t matter where you’ve smooth one and settle the issue by saying been or what you’ve done. What matters is “God willin’ and the creek don’t rise.” making the right decision. God sent His only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not Many people put the problem on the back perish, but have eternal life. burner and just hope the creek doesn’t rise. Others close the door on the issue altogether and say ‘when you’re gone, you’re gone and that’s the end to it’.

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Education Jane Cronin’s Step by Step Spanish

Possessive Pronouns therefore anadjective . However, I could also forms in both English and Spanish. English We were looking at ‘possessives’ last month say ‘This book is mine’. We cannot say ‘This generally adds an ‘s’ to thePossessive and we haven’t quite finished with them yet. is mine book’ and neither can we say ‘This Adjective to make the pronoun, except in ‘his’ To be more specific, we went through book is my’, so it is clear that the words ‘my’ and ‘its’ which already have an ‘s’ in the Possessive Adjectives and this is what we and ‘mine’ perform different functions. The adjective form, whilst all the forms of ‘nuestro’ found out that they look like: word ‘mine’ can be used to replace ‘book’, for and ‘vuestro’ are the same as adjectives and example in the sentence ‘It is mine’ (i.e. ‘It is pronouns in Spanish. This is why it’s very hard My-mi, mis my book’) and therefore is called aPossessive to translate these words singly without seeing Your (familiar singular)-tu, tus Pronoun. them or hearing them in the context of a full His/her/its/your (formal) -su, sus sentence. Here are thePossessive Pronouns in English Our-nuestro, nuestra, nuestros, nuestras and Spanish: You might find the following a good way of Your (familiar plural) -vuestro, vuestra, remembering exactly how we usePossessive vuestros, vuestras Mine -mío, mía, míos, mías Pronouns. When you listen to small children Their/your (formal) -su, sus Yours -tuyo, tuya, tuyos, tuyas fighting over a toy you may well hear:“¡Es His, hers, its, yours (formal) -suyo, suya, mío!” “No, es mío”, “No, es mío” and after You may or may not realize that we have not suyos, suyas a lot of pulling and tugging, one of them bites yet translated the word for ‘mine’ or ‘yours’ the other one, and the other one screams. which are alsopossessives . These words are Ours -nuestro, nuestra, nuestros, nuestras in factPossessive Pronouns, notPossessive Yours (familiar plura) -vuestro, vuestra, Jane Cronin’s “Step by Step Spanish” Adjectives and I think this statement is going vuestros, vuestras articles are available as e-books at to require some more explanation. Theirs, yours (formal) -suyo, suya, suyos, www.janecronin.euwhere you can also suyas obtain Jane’s “Step by Step Internet Spanish” We saw that we can say, for example ‘This is course. my book’, in which case the word ‘my’ If you run your eye over these lists you will see describes the book as belonging to me, so is that there are some overlaps between the two Finance Financial Advice

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INFORMATION CRUISING WITH MIKE SMITH

If big isn’t always better, it’s certainly Central Park is impressive! another such TheOasis ‘neighbourhood’ class ships with 12,000 boast 4 living trees and ‘sisters’ with plants, each new meandering vessel a little footpaths and bit different quiet spots to sit from the one and watch the before. The people pass by. size and Central Park is scale of the also the location ships is awe- for many of the inspiring, pay-to-dine even if large speciality Evenings on board are worth staying up for as mass-market restaurants. It’s the company has Broadway shows operating cruise ships easily my under licence from their West End & are not your favourite ‘neighbourhood’ on board with a Broadway production companies. TheAllure thing, you popular café for casual breakfast and of the Seas currently has ‘Mamma Mia’, a full cannot fail to afternoon complimentary snacks. theatre production including interval which be impressed by the numbers: you would be hard pressed to identify any With a maximum of 5400 guests, 2394 crew, differences from their professional counter 16 decks and weighing in at an average parts on land. It’s truly a cruise highlight. 225,282 gross tonnes, the statistics are impressive. I recently sailed on theAllure of the Seas from Fort Lauderdale on a 7-night Caribbean itinerary.

Royal Caribbean has very cleverly split the ship into ‘neighbourhoods’ with distinct differences to appeal to different groups of people at different times of the day. Despite cruising during high season and school holidays, the ship rarely felt over-crowded, except the pool decks on sea days, but that’s a common trait of modern-day cruising and depending on your tastes there is always somewhere to hide away if that’s more your The Royal Promenade is a staple and a thing. highlight of manyRoyal Caribbean ships, but on theAllure and her sisters, the area is truly My only criticism of these mega sized ships is The Boardwalk is their tribute to Coney Island ‘amped up’ with bars, shops and attractions that their size restricts them from visiting and traditional family entertainment, dining galore. Back ‘on top’ there is an extensive many smaller ports of call and often means and fun, with the world’sfi rst carousel at sea sports deck featuring two ‘flow riders’, the using large industrial port areas where and the awe-inspiring high diving show which company’s surf simulators AND a zip wire 9 transfers or longer walks are required into the is one of the ship’s many evening highlights. stories high. There really are too many towns or cities. Saying that, our itinerary was attractions to list! just enough to include some culture (Puerto Rico), history (St Kitts) and some Caribbean Alex Woods If escaping the beaches (Nassau, Bahamas). crowds is more your COMPUTER TECHNICIAN thing, then the Royal Caribbean manage to deliver excellent 24H TRANSLATION impressive ‘adults- customer service, high standards of food and SERVICES HOME SERVICE only’ solarium is at the beverages together with world class forward end of the entertainment, no mean feat with so many MEDICAL SALES ship and a quiet guests on board! alternative to the pool REPAIRS decks. If budget Allure of the Seas will be sailing 7 night LEGAL allows, the quietest Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona next INSTALLATIONS place on board will summer. DAILY SERVICES always be the balcony TUITION of your stateroom for that essential quiet 696 667 182 [email protected] time and obligatory afternoon siestas!

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Charity Community Respite Care for the Mazarrón Area

Forget Me Not meets at the Social Centre, care for is in capable and qualified hands. look forward to seeing you on Saturday 5th Camposol B every Monday morning from Our service is free thanks to the generosity of October from 10.15am-12-30pm. 10.30am-1.30pm. They aim to offer free many local individuals and groups that have respite care for carers of loved ones with donated and raised funds forForget Me Not As our client numbers are always growing, we Alzheimer’s/Dementia, or any other long term over the years. We thank everyone who has are in need of more volunteers. No illness. Why not pop along and meet the donated in any way to this small but essential experience is necessary; just an team on any Monday morning for a cup of tea help group. understanding of dementia, empathy and a and an informal chat? We will be happy to smile. We have fully qualified nurses to chat welcome you. Jumble Sales to you and give you support.. These take place on the first Saturday of each We encourage carers to enjoy some time to month at the Social Centre, Camposol B. We themselves knowing that the person that they Charity Costa Cálida Lifeline 634 312 516 Advice and Information 634 344 589 Our ever-popularBlack & White Ballwent Friday 25th October - Table Top Sale outside Wednesday 1st January 2020 – New Year's ahead despite the weather warnings and 210 Salud Bar, Camposol B. 9am-12.45pm. Day Sponsored Swim brave guests had a great time dancing to Check out our bargains and please bring This will take place at 1pm on Bahia Beach. Barrington in a brisk wind. The rain only along any bric-a-brac or other useful items for Sponsorship forms for this fun event available started as we finished, so thank you to all who our stall. from our Drop in Centre or from our Friday helped the evening go so well. Thank you Table Top Sales. Water up to your knees for a also to the many local restaurants who Dates For Your Diary minimum of one minute! Saturday 23rd November – Christmas Fayre donated Menús del Día, toTJ Electricals for th th their very generous voucher and to the Sierra Don’t miss our seasonal Christmas Fayre at Monday 16 March 2020 – Friday 20 March Espuña Lodge of Freemasons who presented Mariano’s. 11am-2pm. Tombola, Cakes, – Not to be missed! us with an amazing cheque for €1000. Sweets, Pies, Ceramics, Bags, Bling, Cards, We have a few tickets left for the Expo Hotel Jewellery, Spices & Curry Mixes,Clothing, 2020 Valencia Fallas Bonfire Festival of San and much more. Joséto welcome in the Spring - 4 nights & 5 October Events Entrance €1. days. 10-15 minutes’ walk from the historic Wednesday 2nd October -Coffee Morning at the Drop in Centre, 11am to 1 pm. Come and Note to all stallholders - Please phone634 centre, or jump on a hop-on-hop-off bus to join us for cakes, coffee and a catch-up with 336 484 if you would like a stall. join in this fabulous festival, spread over four our members and volunteers. days and evenings. Tuesday 3rd December – Christmas Party €360 B & B pp based on 2 sharing including coach. Wednesday 16th October - Afternoon Tea Lunch with delicious home-made cakes, friendly Start the Christmas festivities with a fun This is the main holiday week of the year for company and quiz with prizes. 2pm-4pm at Christmas party. Venue to be confirmed and Valencia, so hotel rooms are at a premium to the Drop in Centre. details to follow.Watch this space! cover this uniqueFallas Fiesta. Please phone Pat Firth on665 491 077for Entrance €4. more information and a full programme of events for this highlight of the Valencia year. Also check out ‘Events’ onAge Concern Costa Calida Facebook site for a link with full information.

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Charity - Mazarrón Animal Medi-Aid Tel 666 186 037 MAMAS Registered charity No 9537/1a Well after our short break, it’s all systems go. We hope her local owner will bring her in to MAMAs We are open for business as usual and see us! The shop is situated in Puerto de Mazarrón. bursting at the seams with furniture, clothes, Going past the new shopping centre and Lidl, bric-a-brac, small electricals and much more; down to the right where you will see Consum all donated by you and with which we would Supermarket on the left. Turn there and not be able to help out with an unexpected MAMAs is in the third road on the left; Calle vet bill. San Juan. We are struggling to deal with feral cat If you require our help, please go to Pacos Vet sterilising requests and would suggest (Camposol or Puerto de Mazarrón) and ask for approaching the Town Hall for advice. Of a written quote to treat your pet’s problem. course that does not mean we can’t help Take it to theMAMAs shop in Calle San Juan owned or rescued cats. and leave it with us. It will be considered at a monthly committee meeting and we will Luna endeavour to give at least half if we are not This month we are featuringLuna a lovely inundated with requests. dog, much loved by her Spanish owner.Luna Camposol Car Park B was off colour and not herself, so was taken to Each week Richard is on Camposol B lower Tel666 186 037 the vet and found to have kidney stones and car park, opposite the petrol garage. You will [email protected] had started passing blood so an urgent find him between 10am-12pm every Tuesday operation was conducted. It’s still early days morning. He can take donations or arrange Helping You Helping Animals for her, but her recovery is progressing and pick up of larger items for you. Registered charity No 9537/1a she should soon be back to feeling well again. Groups

www.greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup.com It is well and truly Autumn now. After the huge designate it as ‘yours’. Total responsibility for Without your support and that of our Gota Fria storms and deluges in September, its watering and care will pass to you and you Volunteers, our sector would definitely not followed by lovely sunny days and cooler can watch it flourish. They could be adopted look as nice and it all makes a huge nights it is perfect growing weather for as a way of remembering a special someone, difference. weeds! It is also perfect weather for perhaps? We are always pleased to see new transplanting, so if you have any plants you Volunteers on Wednesday mornings (9am at Further information can be found on our would like to donate to us, please leave them theWelcome Wall) and this month we chalkboards or contact John our Chairman, behind theWelcome Wall, or get in touch welcome Alan. If you would like to join us, on634 325 427 or on FacebookGreen and we will collect. Thanks to all for the plant your efforts are always rewarded with a free Fingers Camposol. donations received so far. breakfast. You can make new friends and get some muscle definition at the same time! Our regularMaintenance Team has Please get in touch also if you have any continued with street cleaning, weeding and unwanted gifts which you would like to Costa Cálida Chronicle spraying with pet-friendly weed killer. They donate for our raffles; they are always Contact Sales on have also cleared large amounts of silt and appreciated. stones from the roads to make them safe after 619 199 407 the heavy downpours. A huge thank you must go to everyone who Web: www.costacalidachronicle.com donates to our bucket, together with those Email: [email protected] who belong to ourMaintenance Scheme and Remember deadline 15th of the month!!! of course those who have worked on individual areas near their own homes. MOBILE ENGLISH CAR MECHANIC Manufacture, Installa�on & Repair of Window Grilles, Security Doors Only 5 minutes from the new Corvera Airport. & Concer�na Rejas Leave your car with Pete to ITV/Service it whilst you are away. We can also weld cleats on for a The WednesdayVolunteers this month have padlock to secure your grille doors re-sited a stone bench, spent many hours We collect and deliver your car. planting, weeding and pruning the massive Replacement cambelts further and to stop growth on some of our trees with the help of Brakes your doors being forced open Mikey Moo Fry (thank you!), but much of their Welding and much more time is still spent watering using our van and trailer. The high temperatures and winds have continued after the rains, so please think of ITVs with pre-checks SECURITY IS A PRIORITY your own plants and those planted near your casa by our volunteers. This weather can be For a reliable service at competitive prices DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT devastating, so if you would like to adopt a tree, please choose one (or however many Call Peter on Tel: 618 963 958 you wish!) planted either along the roads or near the different features we have and let us 666 161 129 Email: [email protected] know. Just tie a ribbon or tape on it to [email protected] theforge4rejas www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 63 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019

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The lure of being a member of a reading Blood Sisters by Barbara & Stephanie Keating and wildlife. This first book gave a taste to group is not only to sit in a cosy corner and (The first in the Langani trilogy; first published read the next two books. read a book; it is also the possibility of in 2005). Two Irish sisters born in Kenya and meeting with other avid readers and whose seamless writing makes it impossible For our October meeting we will be reading discussing the book(s) you have read and hear to tell where one finishes and another begins. Why Mummy Doesn’t Give a ****! by Gill Sims what they have got out of the book. It is as CRG’s verdict: Strong character portrayal and (the story of a frustrated, newly divorced well the chance to be adventurous and move great descriptions of the Kenyan landscape mum-of-two) andThe Old Drift by Namwali out of your comfort zone and read books that Serpell (a novel sweeping over the years and you would never have dreamt of picking up. the globe, starting on the banks of the Zambezi River). For our first meeting after the summer break we had read three books: We meet every first Thursday of the month The Disappearance of Emily Marr by Louise between 2pm and 4pm in The Social Centre, Candlish (first published in 2013). Ms Candlish Camposol B. Everyone is welcome; the only is an award-winning British author with 13 requirement is that you like to read and enjoy books to her name. CRG’s verdict: Emily was meeting other readers. Next meeting is used as a scapegoat – why is it always the Thursday 3rd October. You can also follow us woman in an extramarital affair that gets the on Facebook. Please contact us at blame? A bit boring, but we did not see it [email protected] for further coming that Emily lived with her lover and the information. woman in France was the stalker. Good that mental issues are out in the open. Costa Cálida Chronicle My Sister’s Lies by SD Robertson (first Contact Sales on published in 2019). Mr Robertson is educated as a journalist andMy Sister’s Lies is his fourth 619 199 407 novel. CRG’s verdict: Predictable and easy to Web: www.costacalidachronicle.com see that the writer is a male as the story Email: [email protected] lacked depth. Boring; as the story was Remember deadline 15th of the month!!! dragged out. CHARITY FRIENDS OF MAZARRÓN ANIMALS

Friends of Mazarrón Animals would like to small terrier female. Please check out our Facebook page say a big thank you to everyone who has type lad who for all the animals looking for forever homes. volunteered, fostered, donated & attended loves an event. As a small charity your support nothing The monthly market returns to its usual slot of really makes a difference. more than to the first Saturday of the month on Saturdayth 5 sit at your October from 10am-2pm. Join us with music Roger the Dodger joined theFMA family feet waiting fromMagenta Slipperz. Although the Social during September. Found dodging traffic on for a fuss. Club remains closed there is seating with the Isla Plana to Cartagena road, he was lucky He’s a tables plus drinks & homemade snacks and a to be spotted & scooped up out of danger. A friendly boy variety of stalls including homemade gifts, search for his owner was sadly unsuccessful. who is good quality preloved clothing, books & much He’s now known asRoger the Lodger is in with other more. The market is growing as more stall foster with Auntie June until he finds his own dogs, both holders join us each month. Don’t miss out. forever family.Roger is around 5 years old, a male & We welcomeDezzie Bono & his U2 Oasis Tribute on Saturday 19th October at Café Buenavista, El Alamillo. Book now to avoid disappointment. We return to Café Buenavista with a Halloween Quiz on Wednesday 23rd October. Time to swot up on your ghost & ghoul trivia or our very own Witch Karen might put a curse on you! If you would like more information about any of the events or ways you can help please [email protected] or visit FacebookFriends of Mazarron Animals. Donations to help more animals can be made at [email protected] FMA Accounts are published annually. More in depth accounts are available on request. Costa Cálida Chronicle Contact Sales on 619 199 407 Web: www.costacalidachronicle.com Email: [email protected] Remember deadline 15th of the month!!!

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On Sunday projects locally and look forward to informing any larger items or you can call Anne on638 1st our many supporters when these have come 338 674 if you are in the Camposol area for September to fruition. any smaller donation pick-ups at any other we were able time. to present We have a good team now and are thankful MABS with a that we can ‘Make a Difference’ to so many We thank you for your continued support in donation of people’s lives within our community. This is what we think is a very worthwhile cause. We 500€. This made possible by our volunteers and have been able to do this for the last 13 years will be used supporters and those of you who think of us or more. for their when making your donations of items we can Respite Care sell in our shop in Puerto de Mazarròn. This is fund, to help open from 10am-1pm on Tuesdays, Costa Cálida Chronicle those at their Thursdays and Saturdays. Contact Sales on most 619 199 407 vulnerable Our van as usual will be at Camposol A Web: www.costacalidachronicle.com time within our community. Commercial Centre car park from 10.30am- Email: [email protected] 12pm on Tuesdays to pick up any donations. Remember deadline 15th of the month!!! We are in the process of helping several social You can also ring Terry on603 389 006 for News News From Your Councillor For Camposol and International Relations

The new issues as they arise. However, users of both operating and repair costs for the year in Government centres are urged to exercise care and question. has now consideration in order to minimise any been in damages and possible injuries. On the social side, the Mayor will be office for 3 presiding an informal get-together on 21st months and Several projects are being undertaken with October, at 11am at Mariano’s, Camposol, with total the assistance of residents. A completed with drinks and nibbles. Everybody is disregard for report for the replacement of welcome, but for catering purposes, you are the ‘100 broken/damaged refuse bins was presented kindly requested to notify Sue Tinkler on days to the contractors on September 4th. Silvana [email protected] if you wish to join settling-in’ will keep a tag on its progress. Other issues us. period, the being addressed include the repairs of new team of dangerous potholes (ongoing) and the Finally, you are reminded that any issue of Councillors proposal for the repainting of street concern can be reported to your Councillor h a s markings. at [email protected], or by undertaken submitting a ‘Solicitud 001’ in Spanish with With the excellent and unprecedented news directly to the Town Hall, or via the Green outstanding that Camposol will have its own ‘budget’ in Line app.‘LINEA VERDE’ which can easily enthusiasm, stamina and hands-on 2020, a meeting was held on 4th September, be downloaded on your mobile and can be approach, the enormous amount of work when residents, groups and associations submitted in English. and new responsibilities allocated to each were invited to submit proposals which can one of them. benefit the urbanization. These will be Silvana Buxton, prioritized by the Councillor for Camposol Councillor for Camposol and International The residents of Camposol continue to see and submitted for approval in due course. Relations slow but consistent improvements around For information; a ‘budget’ is not a the urbanization. There is more Police monetary handout; it is a forecast of presence and their response time is prompt, efficient and reassuring. The Mayor, Gaspar Miras Lorente, continues to meet residents, groups and associations, either at the Town Hall or in Camposol. Silvana’s priority at this time of year, was to Address: C/ Ronda Poniente Nº 22, Fuente Alamo keep her constituents informed of the Clinic Phone: 968 597 929 emergency procedures to adopt when the Emergency and mobile: 619 378 473 th th gota fría hit the region on 12 & 13 Email: [email protected] September. Her messages through social media and the various associations were followed by an extensive driving tour We are a veterinary hospital around the whole urbanization of the Chief with 5 rooms for consultations of the Proteccion Civil Pedro Arías, and the Councillor for Services Tomás Ureña Aznar. and 3 rooms for hospitalised animals The Mayor of Mazarrón also visited Camposol on his way home from Madrid, at We speak English and one of our vets 10pm on the Thursday. Fortunately Camposol did not suffer any serious worked in England for a long time damage, but on Friday several street sweeper machines were seen around Our clinic also has a new dog grooming centre Camposol clearing the mud and debris left by the storm. Open Monday - Friday: 9.30am-7.30pm Repairs to the Medical Centre and the Social Centre are now completed, but a watchful Saturday: 9.30am - 1.30pm eye is kept on both premises to address Closed Sundays or fiestas unless it's an emergency www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 65 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019 News South Murcia News We receive information from the South Murcia region on activities very close to the events happening which is often too late to publish in the current magazine. Keep up to date withfi estas etc, by checking the blog http://www.costacalidachronicle.com/articles-main/costa-calida-chronicle-blog/

Aguilas There are some fabulous walks in the Sierra whole of Camposol. The team encountered a www.aguilas.org Espuña National Park. serious problem with a number of manhole Tel 968 493 285 – Sat Market Go to http://turismo.alhamademurcia.es covers which had been cemented-in, Every Saturday –Antique & Collectable and click on Paths of Sierra Espuña.You will preventing the team from lifting them in order Market near the Railway Station.From 10am find full details of all walks available and a to deal with the disinfestation of cockroaches map that you can download. around the underground pipes etc. These Saturday 5th October –La Maldicion de Los covers have been marked with a green dot Hombres Malboro @Auditorio Infanta Elena Saturday 5th October & 2nd November – and Aqualia have been instructed to free- 9pm. 8€ Free 45min Guided Tour of Thermal Baths them-up, in order to allow the environmental 11am team to continue with their disinfestation Saturday 5th October – Viral Zombie work. Survival Night 11pm-6am Sunday 6th & 27th & Saturday 12th October Register atwww.viralzombie.es - Guided Tour of Alhama Castle 11am from Camposol Fiesta Los Baños Archaeological Museum. From 2€ TheCamposol Fiesta was a fantastic success Sunday 6th October & 3rd November – 3hr and Sue Tinkler and the volunteers must be Theatrical Tour of Aguilas 10.30am. Register Sunday 20th October– Free Theatrical Tour congratulated on the successful 3 days. at Tourist Office 11am from Tourist Office. Small groups of 8 or less. Saturday 12th October – 2½hr Historical Tour of Aguilas 11am from Tourist Office. Fuente Alamo Small groups of 6 or less. Sat Market Every Wednesday – Hacienda del Alamo Saturday 12th October– La Traviata Opera Women’s Association Coffee Morning@ @ Auditorio Infanta Elena 8pm.Tickets from The Club House 10am-12pm 28€ Lorca Friday 1st November – Mendelsson’s Violin www.lorcaturismo.es Concerto & Beethoven’s Pastoral with Tel968 441 914 – Thurs Market Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra @ Auditorio Lorca Castle – general entry 6€.Guided Infanta Elena Tours available in English for 4€ on Thursdays Join the Classical Music Association and at 10.30am for 22€ to include lunch, with enjoy 9 Orchestra Concerts & 4 other Musical special packages on Sundays. Check at Events for 100€. Tel626 476 389 for more Tourist Office for full details. The Fiesta started on Friday 23rd August and details. was opened by the Mayor of Mazarrón Thursday 10th & Saturday 19th October – Gaspar Miras Lorente. More entertainment Friday 18th October – Sleeping Beauty Free Guided Tour of Old Lorca 10am from was provided during the day on Saturday and Ballet with Russian National Ballet @ Tourist Office. Booking essential at Tourist Sunday, including a giant paella while the Auditorio Infanta Elena 8.30pm. Tickets 20€- Office little ones enjoyed donkey rides and other fun 25€ games and the adults recalled happy Saturday 26th October – Free Red Dagger memories viewing the classic cars and bikes Sunday 26th October (Spanish) –Ruta del Theatrical Tour of Lorca. 11am from Plaza de show. The very successful 3-day fiesta came Ferrocarril (Railway Route) 10am España. Ideal for families. Booking essential to a close on Sunday evening with the raffle of (minimum 5 persons) beautiful prizes kindly donated by local Sunday 20th October– Path Four Calas businesses. Route. Depart from Playa de Calarreona, Mazarrón camping area 10am.4km. 2hrs. Contact www.mazarron.es guide on670 307 818 Tel 968 594 426 – Sat Market Free Guided Tours in Mazarrón area. Alhama de Murcia Visit the Tourist Office or http://turismo.alhamademurcia.es/ www.visitamazarron.es for full details of all Tel968 633 51 – Tues Market tours. Mazarrón’s 2,700-Year-Old Boat Historians are trying to decide what to do with Cloud Nine Drama a Phoenician boat found off the coast of Mazarrón and have opted to leave it on the Presents sea bed for the moment. Dating back to the 7th century BC,Mazarrón II, was discovered in 1994, but a recent inspection by expert marine archaeologist Roman Villa Romana Del Alamillo divers from the National Underwater It is known that in recent years, the historical Archaeology Museum (ARWVA) has revealed and monumental heritage of Mazarrón has Tickets 6€ it is in far bettercondition than they been suffering from areas becoming (5€ forg roups of 10 or more ) expected. A full analysis will be carried out overgrown and being used as rubbish dumps. llaaddddiinn before deciding whether it will be safe to One such example is the deplorable state of AA bring the 2,700-year-old vessel to the surface, the Villa Romana del Alamillo, a high imperial or whether it should be left where it is to settlement located next to the RM332 prevent its falling apart. Urgent protection between Puerto de Mazarrón and Cartagena. measures need to be taken to preserve the The site occupies part of the beach from craft, which is described as a unique which it takes its name and its foundation is testimony of naval construction in the western dated to the middle of the 1st century A.D. Mediterranean from the BC era. The boat is Originally it was a stepped construction in Thursday Jan 30th 2020 - 8pm Friday Jan 31st 2020 - 8pm on the sea floor off the Playa de la Isla beach. terraces; one residential, with its Saturday 1st Feb 2020 - 8pm corresponding thermal baths; and another Sunday 2nd Feb 2020 - 4pm Please, Do Not Touch The Green Dots industrial area with six pools for the On Monday 19th August a team from manufacture of salted fish and sauces (Garum) To reserve tickets please email “[email protected]” Mazarrón Environmental Service were and a set of rooms around a patio. The A pickup point for tickets to be confirmed soon ! involved in the underground disinfestation Department of Historical Heritage and

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Continued from page 66 from the Town Hall, or through the website Totana www.mazarron.es www.totana.es Services aim to return the villa to its original Tel968 418 153 – Wed Market/Fri in El splendour. Tapas Route for Mazarrón - November 29th - Pareton December 8th. Registration is free and can be Saturdays & Sundays in October - Guided Registration For Municipal Sports Schools done until Friday October 11th by submitting Visit to La Bastida3.40€ (2.50€ disc) Activities include Mountain Bike, Rhythmic application to Mazarrón Town Hall or at 10am/12pm. Book at Tourist Office Gymnastics and Beach Volley schools which www.mazarron.es will begin on October 1st. The sports schools Saturdays in October - Guided Visit are aimed at children and young people Puerto Lumbreras Museum Of The Tower Of Santiago10am between 3 and 18 years and are priced at 75€ Tel968 436 153 – Fri Market The first level hosts the chapter house that for the whole year (except for the two related Saturdays (6.30pm) & Sundays (11am) in refers to the lands of Totana; the Order of to water sports taught by Bahía Surf Club and October, discover the historical and Santiago. The second level is the choir of the Escuela Grímpola, which cost 100€ and 150€ patrimonial wealth of Puerto Lumbreras church, which shows the Mudejar coffered respectively). The table tennis school is throughMedina Nogalte visiting its cave- ceiling of the temple and the explanation of completely free. There are discounts for houses and theNogalte Castle. From its chapels. The next level is known as ‘the members of large families and for those who Craftsman workshop cave house, reception of bride’s room’, which was the old house of the can certify a 33% disability. Medina Nogalte. 7pm. 3€ (under 10’s free). bell ringer. The fourth level cannot be visited Payment due 2 days prior to visit @ ES 12 as it contains the current clock. The last level Tapas Route for Fiestas del Milagro - 3058 0204 15 2732000020-City Hall of Puerto is the bell tower, where the second oldest bell November 8th – 17th Lumbreras. of the Diocese is located, dating from 1470. Any establishment in Bolnuevo which is open to the public can participate. Registration is Wednesdays & Saturdays in October - Visit free and can be done until Thursday October the Astronomical Observatory – 7pm or 10th by submitting the generic application 10pm Charity

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In A Medical Emergency Call112 Then Call In AugustFAST was called out 13 times asked to provide extra cover overnight, which FAST on 968 970 626 resulting in 6 ambulances attending. they did. CST/FAST is a fully registered and insured charity whose sole purpose is to serve the Why not join our team of Responders? All donations and fund raising enablesFAST emergency medical needs of everyone who Shifts can be 6/12/24 hours to suit the to provide this unique service for residents of lives or visits Camposol or Saladillo. individual. There is no need to have previous and visitors to Camposol. We recently knowledge of first aid as all training will be received a €500 donation from Steve Marriott If you live on Mazarrón Country Club or provided free of charge. Once trained you will who is well known on Camposol. We would Condado de Alhama, you can call the become a First Responder, which is a higher like to thank him for his generosity. emergency number for advice over the skill level than a First Aider. Our training phone. UnfortunatelyFAST cannot attend. sessions are Tuesday mornings at the Social WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TODAY TO Centre, Camposol B. MAKE YOU FEEL PROUD? FAST is recognised by the British Consulate and the British Embassy in Madrid and the WhenFAST Murcian Health Authority for the work they Responders arrive, Condado Club carry out on Camposol. All responders and they will ask a series Every Monday instructors are volunteers who give their time of questions, directed Jardin 5 Next to tennis Doors freely. at the casualty or the open at 6.30pm partner. It may seem courts If you have to call for an ambulance, call112 to delay treatment, Condado de Alhama for a 7pm start and the operator will ask a series of questions but it is important to so they can prioritise your call. You can ask for know if the casualty is an operator to speak in your language if you allergic to anything, do not speak Spanish. Then callFAST on 968 what medication they 970 626 are on, are they being treated for a medical Mediums For October 2019 FAST aims to provide a 24 hour service, but condition. So please 7th Kim Moore-Cullen (UK) Come and join our friendly Spiritual due to lack of Responders availability they bepatient when the Gathering and enjoy an evening of have had to reduce the service at times. There responder is asking th 14 Anne�e Rodgers connec�ng with your Loved Ones in is a message to listen to when there is no questions. Spirit, Healing and Feel Good Songs Responder available. st A message from one 21 Corina Talbot 3€ Dona�on on the Door Training of our new th Raffle Prizes FAST has trained new solo Responders to Responders: 28 Anne Laird Level 4. There are now 8 solo Responders and Andy and I have met we have also trained 2 new instructors. At the so many friends since Introduction to Aura in motion Camera Workshop scene of our reconstruction incident at the joining. We didn't With Medium Kim Moore-Cullen (UK) rear of the Social Centre where the Level 4 know anyone when Responders were being assessed, a painter we moved over in working on a local villa came to offer shade November and now Sunday 6th October 2019 with a large umbrella. He was surprised when have a great social life 9am – 3pm he realised it was not a real casualty! It just as a result of being a Bring your Rainbow with You shows what great people we have on part of FAST. It's not You will work with all types of Camposol. We would like to thank the man all about what you Experiments, Handouts are from for his actions. can do forFAST, but the equipment which is Biofeedback also whatFAST can Sadly it seems a growing trend to abuse the do for you. Booking is essential, as there will be limited spaces for this Workshop. emergency services when reacting to an You can secure your place by purchasing your tickets from the emergency.FAST has experienced several The local council Alma Centre on Monday evenings, contacting our Facebook page or occasions where our Responders have been issued aRED alert calling Margaret on (0044) 7718 52 05 63. verbally abused. We will not tolerate warning for this area harassment or verbal abuse. If presented with for the recent gota The Alma Centre, Condado de Alhama this situation we will have no option but to call fria. During the storm 30850 Alhama de Murcia, Murcia, Spain for Police assistance so that we can provide on 12th & 13th Off the Rm23 Junction 5 the emergency treatment. SeptemberFAST was Email: [email protected] Telephone: 611 310 803 www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 67 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019

Information Camposol Community Spirit

Community Spirit Is Still Alive and Kicking astounded by At Camposol and The Surrounding Area the generosity Following the of the unbelievable Community. All storms, rain, the donations high winds and then had to be catastrophic transported flooding elsewhere, throughout hundreds of South East bags sorted Spain, through and resulting in 7 put in human and appropriate hundreds of boxes and yet animal again fatalities, the distributed to Camposol Also thanks to various points Community The Tech Shop within the Region - the largest was a convoy has come & Mister Print of vehicles to Vega Baja in Alicante Province. together once for printing again, thanks to the initiative and co- leaflets which ordination of donations by a resident of w e r e Camposol, Tracie Rowley-Smith. distributed by volunteers at The idea was to Consum collect essential Supermarket in donations from Camposol for residents in the t w o local area to consecutive help those that days to make have lost so those not on much; not just Facebook possessions, aware of the but for some, initiative and to promote it further. Thank you literally their Consum for allowing us to take over your homes. Word foyer for 2 days. This has been a quickly spread truly incredibly and many After speaking with the local Town Hall and busy task and businesses the Red Cross, the items most needed there are no came forward includedclothing and shoes, tinned and dried words to say to offer their food eg pasta, rice etc. bedding, blankets, how proud we premises as a collection point. A massive towels, toiletries (including soap), deodorant, are of the thank you to the following companies for toothpaste, toothbrushes, shower gel, Community on allowing us to fill your premises almost to the sponges etc, bottles of water, baby wipes, Camposol. All brim with donations:Compusurf, Condado baby food, nappies as well as items for pets the food Club, Costa Cálida Radio,Decklid Autos, HR (dog and cat beds, dog and cat food, old collected by Insurance,Jane’s Salon, Mazarrón Country towels, bedding etc. spare collars and leads the volunteers Club Office,Noah’s ARC Animal Charity, and animal shampoos). from Consum Re/Max, The Tech Shop,Telitec and Shary de was safely Meyer-Govaerts. All the local collection points were soon delivered to seeing donations flooding in and everyone the Red Cross involved was absolutely bewildered and in Mazarrón and at the time of theCosta Cálida Chronicle going to print, drop off points were still being co-ordinated. To those that have donated, offered storage space, sorted through the donations, provided transport and helped in any small way; in particular to Tracie for coming up with the idea, co- ordinating the donations, transport, sorting of items and for literally giving up her home to store the donations, we say a huge thank you – each and every one of you have made a huge difference to those affected by the disaster.

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Roman Catholic Church questions difficulties and others which followed, for I We are in St Joseph's Church (El Saladillo), addressed to had to purchase my happiness by heavy trials. near Camposol and Mazarrón Country Club me, would urbanizations (exit 17, RM3 motorway). have to When we reached the Bishop’s house, the explain and floodgates of Heaven seemed open once Schedule of Masses: enlarge on more. The Bishop was walking in a corridor Every Saturday: Mass is at 4.30pm (in English) my reasons with two Priests. I saw the Vicar-General speak Every Sunday: Mass (in English) at 4.30pm for begging a few words to him, then they came into the On the first Sunday of the month, the Mass is to enter the room where we were waiting. There were the Traditional Mass in Latin – the first Sunday Carmel (the three large armchairs in front of the fireplace of the month there is no Mass in English. Carmelite where a bright fire blazed. convent for As the bishop entered, my Father and I knelt Schedule of Confessions: Carmelite for his blessing. The Bishop asked how long I Saturdays and Sundays from 3.15-4.20pm sisters) and had wanted to enter the Carmel. (also on request) so give “A very long time, my Lord!” proofs of the The Autobiography of Saint Thérèse of genuineness “Come!” said the Vicar-General, laughing, “It Lisieux (The Little Flower), a Carmelite of my cannot be as long as fifteen years.” Sister vocation. On October 31st 1887, alone with Papa, I “That is true,” I answered, “but it is not much started for Bayeux, my heart full of hope, but It cost me a great effort to overcome my less, for I have wished to give myself to God also excited at the idea of presenting myself shyness sufficiently to do this, but it is true from the time I was three.” at the Bishop’s house. For the first time in my that Love knows no such word as ‘impossible’, life, I was going to pay a visit without any of for it deems ‘all things possible; all things (to be continued) my sisters and this to a Bishop. I, who had allowed’. Nothing whatsoever but the love of never yet had to speak except to answer Jesus could have made me face these Charity Cavalli Foundation “Helping Horses Help People” Charity Nº: G73786279 Call 636 172 198 or [email protected]

September was a relief after the August heat The puddles there’s no trace of the owners, nor have we until the rains came and we had a worrying didn’t present had any answers to the posters we put up or time. However, we were blessed. We got off any obstacles a Facebook appeal for the owner to come lightly; no flooding as such, althoughSabba for Tinker. and claim them. Two of the pups have andGabriella both had colics. The drastic Nothing was hopefully adoptive homes waiting for them – change in the weather affected them a lot. going to stop another couple of days’ wait to see if the They are very sensitive to change in vibrations him getting to owner claims them, but mum and the other as they both had such a traumatic start in life. the crab apple two puppies will be looking for forever A big ‘Thank You’ to Rodrigo from HvT tree! He was homes. Veterinarios who came Thursday night and overjoyed again Friday morning first thing, in spite of the when he saw rain, to treat the mares and make sure the that crab problem was sorted out. apples float and he got stuck in quite happily. The heat brought a crisis for our cockerel, Nevado. He lost his voice, lost his ‘Cock- a-doodle-doo’ Tinker off to eat crab apples a n d developed respiratory problems that turned Pony Club kids with mum and pups and into pneumonia. We’ve had him in isolation George playing dad! for a month, but he has responded well to a Me and Sol having a laugh in the sun treatment of antibiotics. We’re just waiting We’ll be launching a ‘Crowdfunding for better weather to put him back in the Campaign’ at the beginning of November garden with the rest. with a view to raising money to help us finance the building work necessary to create About 10 days ago, as a newRancho Cavalli where we can take the she was driving into present 70 members of theCavalli Librilla, Veronica Foundation family and make a haven for found a mum with 4 many more animals in need. If anyone would puppies trying to get like to organise a fun, quirky or plain old off the main road; fundraising scheme we would love to have luckily before the you on board. rains. They couldn’t get under the barriers For the time being we are still at META Riding surrounding the Centre in La Costera de Alhama near Los building site and were Ventorrillos on the Rm-603. in danger of being run Email [email protected] over. Of course, Tel or Whatsapp00 34 636 172 198 or Veronica stopped and Facebook for information about our brought them home. Crowdfunding Campaign or Half Term Riding Mum isn’t chipped so Activities. 70 www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019

MANY CAN DO IT WELL, SOME CAN DO IT VERY WELL, BUT ONLY A FEW CAN DO IT LIKE US, ALWAYS WITH THE CUSTOMER IN MIND” COMMISSIONS ARE FROM JUST 2.5% Ref 1731 Ref 1586 Ref 1708 48,000€ 120,000€ 139,500€

This 1 bedroom, This spacious, well presented and fully This very well presented, 1 bathroom fully furnished Duplex is situated in the quiet 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, furnished villa is situated outskirts of Mazarrón, just far enough detached Carmen style villa on the 1st phase of the away from the hustle and bustle of the is situated on a 600m2 plot Camposol Golf Complex, Town Centre, yet easily accessible on on the final phase of Camposol. Mazarrón, within walking distance to the shops, foot to the market square, shops etc. restaurants and bars. The villa is offered in excellent condition and fully Much larger than first impressions would lead you to furnished throughout with the exterior of the villa being This villa is in excellent condition and consists of believe, this 3 bedroom property is perfect for a family very low maintenance with a jacuzzi. living/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 who want to integrate fully into the Spanish lifestyle, bathroom. The villa benefits from a roof solarium and the whilst still having a large British population relatively close The living area is bright and spacious with free view tv and use of the large private communal swimming pool. by. The property comprises a cosy living/dining area, log burning fire, whilst the kitchen has granite effect work ground floor bathroom and a kitchen, a storage area and surfaces and includes all major electrical appliances. An ideal holiday home with good rental potential. small outside space. Upstairs is a master bedroom with Outside you'll find a wrap around terrace, part of it balcony, a further double bedroom, bathroom and enclosed, with stairs leading to the roof solarium which another room which can be used as a 3rd bedroom, small provides a secluded area with great mountain views. An office or study. A good size roof terrace has views towards underbuild is currently used as storage but could be made the mountain and the historic and colourful copper mines. in to extra living accommodation. Ref 1696 Ref 1622 Ref 1613 190,000€ 69,500€ 129,000€

This centrally heated and well A modern village house located This wonderfully modernised presented 3 bedroom, 3 in the quiet village of Los 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom bathroom, furnished detached Canovas with 3 bedrooms and apartment is located in the villa with a 10x4m private pool 1 bathroom. quiet village of Bolnuevo and is on the final phase of Camposol Golf Complex. benefits from a communal pool. The villa has approx 118m2 of living area with tv, ceiling The lounge to this property is equipped with air fans and air conditioning in the living room and main conditioning and free view television and all bedrooms are With views from the living room, master bedroom and bedroom and the 660m2 plot is well established with double in size with air conditioning to 2 of them. solarium that will take your breath away, every inch of the various patio terraces, brick built barbeque, off road coastline from Bolnuevo to La Azohia is there to be parking and a garage. The kitchen to this lovely property is spacious and fully adored. fitted with teak coloured cupboards, a gas hob, electric The dining area will comfortably seat 6 and the kitchen is oven and a ceiling fan. The living room is open plan and cosy, with a completely fully fitted and includes a ceramic hob and electric oven. remodelled kitchen including marble worktops. To the front of the property is a glazed terrace providing The property has its own solarium with additional storage Both bedrooms are bright and spacious and the bathroom more dining or living space. which could easily be turned into additional too has been modernised. The 1st floor bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and accommodation or an al fresco outside kitchen. solarium, also offering access to the gardens and pool area. The property is equipped with fly screens and decorative Completing this fabulous apartment is an outside kitchen A detached study could be used as a fourth bedroom. window grills. and BBQ on the solarium. Another World Proper�es combine tradi�onal values of honesty and integrity with modern marke�ng methods and a genuine desire to help - all blended in with good humoured openness. Whether buying, selling or ren�ng a property, why take a chance on your most valued asset? By choosing the professional approach, you are guaranteed integrity and accountability. You are assured of 1st Class results. For a friendly and informa�ve chat, without pressure, give us a call or pop in to see us. PROPERTY SALES & PROPERTY RENTALS +34 968 592 679 CENTRO COMERCIAL B [email protected] URB CAMPOSOL, MAZARRÓN WWW.ANOTHERWORLD-PROPERTIES.COM www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 71 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019

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Repeat General Election Announced year by 13.7%, to 83,409 and by 22% in the Dinosaurs and Crocodiles Lived Together Spaniards will be called back to the polls for second quarter, to 40,090. Crocodiles lived side by side with dinosaurs a second general election – the 4th in as many 95 million years ago, according to years – on November 10th after PSOE leader When choosing a new car, drivers are tending archaeologists in the province of Guadalajara Pedro Sánchez failed to drum up support for to opt for hybrid or electric rather than gas- who are working on an established his presidential investiture, which would have powered vehicles and sales of these fell by prehistoric dig. been due on September 23rd. 3.5% across the continent from January to June. They remain more popular than other One of the researchers at the settlement in King Felipe VI spent two days talking and forms of green fuel, with 128,421 newly- Algora, Adán Pérez García, says the listening to 15 party leaders and registered gas or ethanol cars sold in the first ancestors of modern-day crocodiles, along spokespersons and concluded that none of half of 2019. Petrol remains the most- with the ‘primitive, early’ strains of the them – not even caretaker president Sánchez, purchased vehicle types with 4.93 million species, both shared a habitat with grass- who won the most votes in April 28th cars sold straight off the forecourt. eating dinosaurs during the High Cretacean elections – has sufficient support from their era. rivals to be sworn in. The monarch is usually Diesel has fallen from favour, with 17.1% required to officially invite a candidate to fewer sold in the first six months of 2019 in Historians working on the dig in Algora have form a government following a general Europe, although still outstripping electric, found a partial skeleton of a small herbivore election and this candidate would attend an hybrid and gas with 2.63 million produced which appears to be a new species of investiture debate where a majority of votes and sold. The main barriers to drivers who are sauropod and is likely to be the oldest from all MPs would be needed in the first seeking new cars switching to electric are the representative in Europe of the Titanosaurs – round – 176 out of 350 – or a ‘simple cost of purchase and concerns over whether one of the largest and most diverse majority’ of more ‘yesses’ than ‘no’s’ in the or not they will find charging points in time. populations of dinosaurs living on the second round if the first failed would be Spain, local councils and regional continent towards the end of the Cretacean needed for the new or repeating president to governments are making concerted efforts to period. They resided in what would have take up office. overcome these two obstacles, with a recent been ‘tropical coastal’ habitats dotted with upsurge in the number of chargers fitted in huge forests - a conclusion reached based Until four years ago, all this was a mere public places – mostly in shopping centres, upon the enormous biodiversity of species formality – elections were a straight contest on industrial estates or high streets – and discovered in the Algora area, reveals Pérez between the two largest parties; the left-wing grants available for anyone opting to switch García. Since 2016, they have unearthed over socialists (PSOE) and right-wing PP and the their petrol and diesel cars for electric. 400 fossils of crocodiles, fish, tortoises and chances of an exact tie of 175 seats earned Titanosaurs. each were fairly remote. Now, with newer Man Finds Roman Burial Chambers In His independent parties having appeared on the Back Garden New Species Of Insect Found scene – centre-right Ciudadanos, far-right José Avilés, from Carmona, was stunned A species of insect estimated to be 105 Vox and left-wing Podemos – every election when the ancient graveyard structure million years old has been found fossilised in has resulted in a hung Parliament and is likely surfaced whilst workmen were lowering the a chunk of amber dug up from an to do so henceforth. Sánchez’s socialists ground level and demolishing part of a archaeological dig in the province of Teruel. earned 123 seats out of the 350 in the April broken wall to make way for his new It was found by historians from Oxford election, which he called to give him a extension. It has been described as a hole of University's Natural History Museum and democratic mandate after taking power from around a metre square through which a stone from Spain’s Geo-Mining Museum in the the PP last June through a no-confidence arch is clearly visible, giving access to a village of San Just in Aragón's southernmost vote against the party. second chamber with a domed roof. province.

Spain Top In Europe For Electric Car Sales A specialist found eight niches with the Teruel’s amber sources are turning out to be Spain is leading the way in Europe in electric chamber, six of which contained ceramic urns a gold mine for experts studying the car sales, with a total of 166,905 new housing the ashes of the deceased. Some Cretacean era and the latest finding is key in registrations in the first six months of 2019 – were made of glass and protected by a lead understanding how insect claws evolved, representing a growth of 88.5%. The outer coating and three were engraved with says palaeo-biologist Enrique Peñalver from Association of European Automobile what may have been the names of those the Geo-Mining Museum. The insect is said Constructors (ACEA) says in 2018, Spain inside. to be of a predatory species which were showed the greatest growth in new electric Remains of cremated bones, plus some of highly specialist hunters, although their claws car sales out of Europe’s top five markets, the deceased’s chattels and funerary did not have the complex sensory structure with 5,452 vehicles, or an increase of 141.5%. offerings including vases, dishes and glass similar insects do today. By contrast, growth in clean-fuel vehicle sales and ceramic cups have been uncovered in was only 60.3% in the UK, 80.1% in Germany the chambers. Prices Slashed For 16,000 OTC and and 46% in France, with only Italy coming Prescription Drugs close, at 123.6%. José now intends to alter the plans for his Spain’s national health authority has reduced house extension to incorporate the ancient the prices of 16,000 types of medication; In the second quarter of 2019, a total of structure as a ‘feature’. He and the family over-the-counter, prescription and hospital 83,263 electric cars were sold in Europe, want to keep it accessible and if possible, dispensary drugs, which will save the public representing an increase of 89.7% on the restore it, but this will depend upon whether around €118.5 million a year. They include second quarter of 2018. Hybrid vehicle sales they are allowed to do so, how much it will OTC drugs such as Ibuprofen and went down in Europe in the first half of this cost and whether the town, provincial or paracetamol, the stomach-protector and regional heritage proton-pump inhibitor Omeprazole, and authorities foot the prescription medication such as antibiotic bill or provide a grant. Amoxicillin and tranquilliser and sleeping pill They would like to be Lorazepam. Most of these have dropped to able to open up the an average of €1-€2, although 20 site to historians and paracetamol pills of 650mg now only cost 55 archaeologists for cents. further study, but say their intention to do Nearly three-quarters of the cost saved to the so will depend upon health system will be on medicines that come 'institutional from hospital dispensaries, which are procedures and typically stronger, more specialist, produced requirements and the in much lesser quantities, or very expensive. end cost, if any.

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EveryDayVisit Convent of Santa Ana del Monte@ Jumilla (Tues-Sat 10am-1pm & 4-6.30pm/Sun 10-11.30am & 4-5.30pm) A History Made Party Exhibition @Cartagena (until 7th Oct) La Visita Exhibition @Cehegín Mon-Fri 10.30am-1.30pm & Sat 5-7pm (until 27th Oct) Family Album, Reticence and Memory @ Cartagena Tues-Fri & Sun 10am-1.30pm/Sat 10am-1.30pm & 5-8pm (until 9th Nov) Pedro Cana Exhibition@ Murcia Tues-Sat 10am-2pm and 5-8pm, Sun 10am-2pm Tour of San Patricio & Las Tres Plazas, Lorca10€ (under 12’s free) Mon-Fri 11am Art Exhibition by Francisco Salzillo &Santiago Ydnaez @Campania de Jesus, Calasparra Exhibition focusing on the palatial gardens and agriculture of this 12th century King of Murcia@ Murcia Exhibition by Luis Gordillo@ Murcia Mon-Fri 9am-8pm (19th Sept-17th Nov) 3 Exhibitions dedicated to the 12th century Moorish ruler Ibn Mardanis @Murcia (until 1st Dec) Breakfasts @ Ana’s Café Bar,Camposol A from 3.50€ 9am-12pm Breakfasts @ The Diner, Camposol B (excl Sun) Earlybird Menu @Quality Indian,Camposol B 12.95€ 6-8pm 3 Course Menu del Noche @Taberna de Juan Chara,Isla Plana 19€ (exc Tues & Weds) 4 Course Menu Especial @La Chara,Isla Plana 23.50€ plus IVA, inc wine/beers/liqueurs

Every Mon Mazarrón Bay Bridge Club @Pto de Mazarrón 9.30am Los Palacios Garden & Community Group Working Party @Camposol A 10am Councillor Available @The Social Centre, Camposol B 10am-1pm Yogamayga, Bolnuevo 10am-11.30am Chatterbox Sew and Sew @The Social Centre, Camposol B 2.15pm

Help at HomeTable Top Sale @Los Alcazares 10am-1pm Age ConcernDrop In Centre Open @ Calle Valencia 12, Camposol 10am-1pm Forget Me NotBook/DVD/CD/Clothes Sale @The Social Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1.30pm Forget Me NotRespite Care @The Social Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1.30pm Andrea’s Animal RescueCollection @Car Park, Camposol B 11.30am-1.30pm

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Visit the Astronimical Observatory @Puerto Lumbreras 7pm and 10pm Free 9km Guided Moonlit Walk@ San Pedro del Pinatar 10pm

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Every Thu Altorreal Golf Society (TATS) Competition8.30am Mazarrón Bay Bridge Club @Pto de Mazarrón 10am Mazarrón Bowls Club Roll Up Day 10am Solar Light Centre @Camposol B 10am-3pm Spangles Ladies’ Barbershop Harmony Chorus Rehearsals @Los Alcazarès 10am Yogamayga, Bolnuevo 10am-11.30am Guided Tours in English of Lorca Castle4€ 10.30am (22€ to include lunch) Card Making@ The Social Centre, Camposol B 11am Los Palacios Gardening/Community Group Petanca@ Camposol A Memorial Park 4pm Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC Meeting@ Camposol C 4pm Mazarrón AA Group @Meeting Room adjacent to Cañada de Gallego Church 5.30pm San Javier Squalos Rugby @San Javier 6-10yrs 6-7pm San Javier Squalos Rugby @San Javier 12-18yrs 7.30-9pm/men 8.30-10.30pm/ women 10-11.30pm Free guided visits to the San Esteban Archaeological Dig@ Murcia 8pm Theatrical Visit to El Pasico Windmill/Classical Concert @ Torre Pacheco 8pm Quiz Night @62 Corvera,Corvera 8.30pm Quiz Night with Steve the Snip@ Pto de Mazarrón 8.30pm Steak Night @ The Diner, Camposol B

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45 min Free Guided Tour of the Roman Villa Site of Villaricos, Mula10.30am Visit Medina Nogalte Cave-Houses/Castle @Pto Lumbreras 3€ (under 10’s free) 11am 2 Course Roast Lunch @ Ana’s Café Bar,Camposol A 6€ inc a drink Sunday Roast @62 Corvera,Corvera 7.95€ 12.30-5pm Sunday Roast Carvery @ The Diner, Camposol B Roast Lunch @ Elliot’s,Bolnuevo Family concerts (lunchtime) @ Murcia (until March 2020). Call to confirm date OCTOBER Tuesday1Welcome Book Swap @ Calle Barcelona 10, Camposol A 10am-12pm Stamp Collectors Meeting @Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrón 6pm HAHVolunteer’s Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am

Wednesday2Welcome Petanca @ Camposol A Ibiza & Congo’s Eggman @ Bar Salud,Camposol B MABS MMMVolunteer’s Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am Age ConcernCoffee Morning @ Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A 11am-1pm Thursday3Oktoberfest Opening Night/Food /Music@ Los Alcazares 12pm-2pm Camposol Reading Group @ The Social Centre, Camposol B 2-4pm Friday4Oktoberfest Beer/Food /Music@ Los Alcazares 12pm-2pm (until 6th) Tic Toc – A Hilarious Comedy @ Cartagena MABS Murcia NWOutdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm Mazarrón Bahia Leo Club @Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm (12-18 year olds). Saturday5Ruidismo Festival/Alondra Bentley/Marcelo Criminal/Soledad Velez @Bullas ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am Santa Lucía Nautical Club Tu Chester Trophy @Cartagena Free 45min Guided Tour of Thermal Baths@ Alhama 11am WARM Walk at Caravaca Premier Musical Adaptation - La Tonta del Bote (The Fool Of The Boat) @ El Algar 9.30pm Viral Zombie Survival Night@ Aguilas 11pm-6am Beef Wellington Night @ Ana’s Café Bar,Camposol A The Geckos @ 62 Corvera,Corvera Caz May@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 9pm Sweet Califoria @ Cartagena Forget Me NotJumble Sale @The Social Centre, Camposol B Friends of Mazarrón AnimalsMarket/ Magenta Slipperz @Isla Plana 10am-2pm Helping HandsBarn Dance @Camposol A 15€ inc food 7pm Sunday6Fiestas Patronales, Santomera Ruidismo Festival/Alondra Bentley/Marcelo Criminal/Soledad Velez @Bullas Introduction to Aura In Motion Camera Workshop @The Alma Centre, Condado de Alhama 9am-3pm Artisan Market @Bullas 9am-2pm 3hr Theatrical Tour of Aguilas10.30am Harvest Festival @St Nicholas Church,Camposol D 10.30am Guided Tour of Alhama Castlefrom 2€ 11am Mazarrón FC v CAP Ciudad de Murcia(home) Waz Sunday Club@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 8pm San Animal SantuarioDog Walking @Aguilas 10am Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre Open Day @ Rojales 1pm-4pm !SALUD!BAR Camposol Sector B Fully School of Yoga, Sadhana VISIT OUR FRIENDLY AIR CONDITIONED BOUTIQUE BAR Air Conditioned Purpose built studio C/Góndola, 10 Bolnuevo. Mazarrón WHICH OFFERS A VAST SELECTION OF DRINKS INCLUDING LOW & NO ALCOHOL BEVERAGES All live sports Tel Mari Carmen shown on large See the What's On feature in this month’s issue screen TV’s 968 15 07 55 or 649 61 33 36 for information on our current entertainment www.yogamayga.com For more information see our Private parties Facebook page or pop in and say hello xx catered for email: [email protected] www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 77 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019

Monday7Virgen del Rosario, Puerto Lumbreras and Bullas, Lorca and Mula Fiestas Patronales,Torre Pacheco Feria y Fiestas Patronales, Alhama Recruitment Day forThe Good Care Group @Puerto de Mazarrón 2pm Kim Moore-Cullen (Medium) @The Alma Centre,Condado de Alhama 3€ 6.30pm Mazarrón Bahia Lions @Camposol A 5pm Wednesday9General Meeting of Sailing Association Mar Menor @ Los Narejos 11am Disco & Karaoke with Waz@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 8pm MABS Murcia NWVolunteer’s Meeting @ 5pm Thursday10Free Guided Tour of Old Lorca10am Talk by Guardia Civil on traffic laws and driving in Spainby Ibex & N332 @ Camposol C 11am-1pm Friday 11 Miguel Poveda Flamenco Show ‘Intimate’ @ Cartagena Uruguayan Music/Poetry with Murcia Orchestra @ Murcia from 20€ 8pm FASTBook Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre Charity Gala Volley Fest @ El Algar Saturday12Dia de la Hispanidad –National Holiday 2½hr Historical Tour of Aguilas11am Guided Tour of Alhama Castlefrom 2€ 11am Santa Lucia Nautical Club I & II Competition of the Spanish Armada Trophy Spanish comedy duo Los Morancos @ Murcia from 25€ 9.30pm Entertainment (artiste tbc)@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 9pm Austin Slack @ 62 Corvera,Corvera La Traviata Opera @Aguilas from 28€ 8pm Helping Hands/Dua Lipa/Pink Tribute @ Camposol A 15€ 8pm Sunday13Fiestas de Octubre, Los Alcazares Artisan Market @Mula Mazarrón FC v Cartagena FC UCAM(away) Santa Lucia Nautical Club I & II Competition of the Spanish Armada Trophy Waz Sunday Club@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 8pm Monday14Annette Rodgers (Medium) @The Alma Centre,Condado de Alhama 3€ 6.30pm Tuesday15Welcome Book Swap @ Calle Barcelona 10, Camposol A 10am-12pm HELP MMMGeneral Meeting @Las Claras, Los Narejos 11.30am Wednesday 16Welcome House Card Crafting Class @ Cehegín 11am WelcomeDance/Best of British 2/Cavern Club Greats@ Camposol A 12€ (food avail 5€) Disco & Karaoke with Waz@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 8pm Age ConcernAfternoon Tea @ Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A 4€ 2-4pm Friday18 SleepingBeautyBallet@Aguilas from 20€ 8.30pm Manolo Garcia, Pop/Rock/Flamenco/Arabic music@ Murcia from 50€ 9.30pm

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Saturday19Guided Walk @Cartagena 8.30am/Paella 2pm 3€ Free Guided Cycling Route to see Urban Art @Los Alcazares 10am Free Guided Tour of Old Lorca10am Artisan Market @Paseo de las Comunidades Autónomos, Pto de Mazarrón 10am-2pm International Menu Night @ Ana’s Café Bar,Camposol A Rufus y Los Bandidos @ 62 Corvera,Corvera Byron G Sax & Song@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 9pm Manolo Garcia, Pop/Rock/Flamenco/Arabic music@ Murcia from 50€ 9.30pm Friends of Mazarrón AnimalsDezzie Bono-U2 & Oasis Tribute@ Pto de Mazarrón Sunday20Artisan Market @ Caravaca Artisan Market @ Sanctuary de la Esperanza, Calasparra 10am-6pm 2 hour Beach Walk @ Aguilas 10am 1½hr Free Guided Tour of the Medieval Quarter of Caravaca (Spanish)11am Free Theatrical Tour of Alhama11am Mazarrón FC v UD Los Garres(home) Theatre Performance ofDon Juan Tenorio @ Murcia 12€ 7pm Waz Sunday Club@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 8pm ‘La Traviata’ Opera by Verdi by Opera 2001 @ Cartagena Monday21Meet the Mazarròn Mayor@ Camposol A 11am ASSSA Open Week @ Piramide Center, Mazarrón 11am-4pm (until 25th) Corina Talbot (Medium) @The Alma Centre,Condado de Alhama 3€ 6.30pm Wednesday 23 Welcome Ladies’ Night/Byron G Sax@ Camposol A 5€ 7.30pm Disco & Karaoke with Waz@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 8pm Friends of Mazarrón AnimalsHalloween Quiz@ Pto de Mazarrón Thursday 24 Flamenco performance by Amador Rojas@ Murcia from 18€ 8pm Friday25Camposol Golf Club Championship Harlequin Rock Choir (donations for the poor in Mazarrón) @Alley Palais 8pm Percussionist Miguel Angel Aleman/Murcia Orchestra@ Murcia from 9€ 8pm Age ConcernTable Top Sale @ Camposol B 9am-12.45pm FASTBook Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre HELP MMMCharity Market @Los Alcazáres 11am-1pm Saturday26Ruta del Ferrocarril (Railway Route) @ Aguilas 10am Free Red Dagger Theatrical Tour of Lorca.11am. Ideal for families. Free Guided Tour (Spanish) of the Medieval Old Quarter of Cehegín11.30am Beef Stew and Dumplings Night @ Ana’s Café Bar,Camposol A Entertainment (artiste tbc)@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 8pm Mississippi Band @ 62 Corvera,Corvera Sunday27Artisan Market @ Plaza del Castillo, Cehegin 10am Guided Tour of Alhama Castlefrom 2€ 11am Mazarrón FC v Lorca FC(away) St Nicholas Church Poppy Cascade Service10.30am WARM Walk

Waz Sunday Club@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 8pm Monday28Anne Laird (Medium) @The Alma Centre,Condado de Alhama 3€ 6.30pm Tuesday29Welcome Book Swap @ Calle Barcelona 10, Camposol A 10-12pm Monthly ‘B’ Clean Meeting @Camposol B 4pm

Calle Barcelona 4, Camposol A, Elliot’s Restaurant/Bar, Bolnuevo Tel:Ana 699 060 472 Tel 968 158 499 FOR THE BEST HOME COOKED FOOD IN THE AREA Breakfast Menu EVERYDAY 9am – 12pm EVERYDAY Menu del Día from 12pm BREAKFASTS FROM 3.50€ 2 COURSES INCLUDING SMALL DRINK 6€ Menu de la Noche Delicious Sunday lunches from 12pm to 3.30pm - Booking essential Extensive a la carte menu Opening Hours: ITALIAN TRATTORIA MENU AROUND THE WORLD THEMED MEAL Friday - Tuesday: 10am-3pm & 6.30pm-close Sunday: 12.30pm-3.30pm Visit our FB page for our event details www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 79 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019

MABS MazarrónVolunteer Meeting @ Camposol B 11.30am Wednesday 30Straight Down the Middle Golf @ Altorreal Disco & Karaoke with Waz@ Bar Salud,Camposol B 8pm Harlequin Rock ChoirCharity Concert @Camposol B 1€ 8pm Thursday31Fuente Old Guard Golf @ Lorca NOVEMBER Friday1Todos los Santos ‘Annie’ the musical with the full original song list/Jekyll & Hyde @ Murcia (until 3rd) Violin Concerto/Beethoven’s Pastoral/Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra @Aguilas Saturday2ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am Free 45min Guided Tour of Alhama Thermal Baths 11am Welcome Meeting @ Camposol A 2pm WARM Walk – Caves of Zàen Bonfire Night @ Ana’s Café Bar,Camposol A One MoreTime @ 62 Corvera,Corvera Sunday3Artisan Market @Bullas 9am-2pm 3hr Theatrical Tour of Aguilas10.30am Mazarrón FC v Aguilas FC(away) Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre Open Day @ Rojales 1pm-4pm Monday4Mazarrón Bahia Lions @Camposol A 5pm Tuesday5Stamp Collectors Meeting @Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrón 6pm HAHVolunteer’s Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am Wednesday 6 Swan Lake with The Russian National Ballet and Sergei Raschenko @ Cartagena MABS MMMVolunteer´s Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am Andrea’s Animal RescueDay Trip to Benidorm16€ Thursday7Camposol Reading Group @ The Social Centre, Camposol B 2-4pm

Name Loca�on Price Courses Starters Main Dessert Drink Coffee Available

62 Corvera Corvera € 9.50 3 3 4 yes 1 drink no Mon-Thurs

Ana's Café Camposol Bar A € 6.00 2 4 10 opt 1 drink no Everyday Chiringuito salad Balsicas Balsicas from 6,50 +1 4 1 drink yes Tues-Fri

Elliot's Bolnuevo € 11.00 3 4 4 yes no yes Mo-Tu-Fr-Sa

11.50€ inc Mon-Sat Juan Chara Isla Plana IVA 4 4 4 yes 1 drink or dessert (exc Weds) 10.50€ La Chara Isla Plana plus IVA 3 4 4 yes 1 drink or dessert Tues-Sat any Quality Camposol € 9.95 3 5 main exc no 1 drink no Everyday exc Indian B sizzlers Thurs

Pto de €11 and Viggos Mazarrón €13 on Sat salad+3 6 4 yes 1 drink or dessert Mon-Sat

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Sports Fuente Old Guard Golf Society Email: [email protected]

Our first game after the summer break was on with 32 points. and Maurice Nafzger. August 28th at the excellent course of Aguilon Golf Resort and everything was as it should The Two‘s Money was split three ways be; the weather was warm and calm and the between Maurice, Brad and Martin Hill. course was in prime condition. It certainly suited Brad Willetts who came in as Overall Winner and also winner of Division One with 39 points. Second overall and also in that divison was our newest member Ken Blakeman with 35 points on his scorcard.

Paul Western with Kevin

Elaine has also won her matchplay semi-final and moved into the final on September 26th Dave May Winner of Division Three against Karen Jones (more next month) - an all ladies final for the first time in our thirteen Our next game is at Lorca Golf Resort on year history. October 31st. Should anyone wish to know more about Meanwhile in Division Three Dave May was FOGGS, please contact us by email at Brad With Captain Kevin Jones ahead of the rest with 30 points scored, with [email protected] Roger Joy a close second with 28 points. In Division Two the top spot was taken by Paul Dave May Western with his score of 34 points and close Nearest the Pin winners were Ken Blakeman, behind in second place was Elaine Willetts Karen Jones, Paul Western, Neil Macfarlaine Sports

www.losamigosgolfsociety.es

On Monday 2nd SeptemberLos Amigos Golf of the greens, brought in some rather Nearest the Pin winners: Society, with 32 players, travelled to Altorreal creditable scores for the mid-level Hole 5 - Arthur Anthoney at 4.57 metres for the September competition. For most of handicappers. Hole 8 - No winner us, Altorreal is not too great a distance to Hole 10 - Neil MacFarlane 2.1 metres travel, but during school term time, traffic Results: Hole 17 - Dave Lynch 9.54 metres delays can be expected in the vicinity of the Division 1 course. It was rather cool in comparison with 1st - Neil Macfarlane 31 points. previous days and it did rain for a few minutes 2nd - Roger Olorenshaw 27 points later in the day, but overall the weather was pretty good. Unfortunately, due to a problem, the greens had a fair amount of sand scattered over them, which in turn developed some rather interesting putting skills. The format for the competition was an Individual Stableford which, despite the state

Nearest the Pin Hole 17 - Dave Lynch

As usual, our Presentation Evening was held in the restaurant of the Camposol Club de Golf and our thanks go to all the restaurant staff for the excellent supper meal. Additionally, it being the first Wednesday in Winner Div. 2 - Fred Harvey the month, there was Disco music on the terrace which soon had residents and visitors Division 2 up dancing. A little karaoke added a bit of 1st - Fred Harvey 27 points spice to a very pleasant evening. 2nd - Ray Stroud 26 points

Winner Div. 1 - Neil Macfarlane

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Bowling Hots Up As The Weather Cools colours with to move their club up a division in leagues for Down a Mazarrón next season. There have been wins and scarf, which losses in games, but the taking part is what MBC went to all bowling is about! Now October has arrived, theMBC calendar theLLB has become busy and theClub league Back to morning roll-ups Championships have now commenced. This games, and Roll-ups have reverted back to mornings now takes the members through to March with became our the weather has cooled down. Any reader rounds needing to be played by set dates. lucky who has thought about giving lawn bowls a The disciplines are on a knockout basis mascot. go, now is the time to come along and see exceptLadies’ Triples which is being played Let’s hope what happens. Tuesdays and Thursdays are by ‘round robin’ in which all teams playing the octopus friendly roll-up days (10am for 10.30am start). play each other - the two teams that obtain gives us the The club has members who are happy to the most points from all the games go same luck introduce the game, give tuition and there are through to the finals. The finals in all the this season! bowls to use, so all that is needed for the first disciplines will be held on the weekend of 7th couple of times is a pair of smooth soled and 8th of March next year. Costa Cálida shoes. Colin Appleton has all the information Chronicle and is happy to hear from you on his mobile th TheMBC autumn schedule includes a 20 MBC octopus Mascot number605 492 937. domesticAutumn Triples League which will Anniversary be starting soon. This league gets good Trade Exhibition -Saturday November 9th - support, producing an enjoyable battle each from 11am-5pm. week to win points. Keep this date free and come and see the Mazarrón Bowls Club’s stand at The LLB League Sheraton Hotel, Hacienda del Alamo, Fuente Secretary of theLLB League, June Jones, Alamo. Members will be on hand to introduce stated at a recent meeting, that Brexit will you to their club. have an effect on league games if non- residents have to reduce the length of time News from England they spend in Spain. This could affect all the MBC Snowbirds have had a busy summer clubs in theLLB area. playing in their different clubs, some helping The first Southern League game is on Friday 11th October.MBC have been promoted to top Division A and this winter, instead of five teams in a side it is now six teams, so there’s a possibility of scoring 14 points per match - Rainbow over MBC green at HDA two points for a win in each of the six games and two points for the side with the most The rainbow photo was taken at an August cumulative shots in the match. Colin evening roll-up after a downpour which made Appleton, Jim Coughlan and Gordon Tottey the green unplayable, so the members that areMBC’s selection committee for the had turned up to play, retired to The Spaniard league. Inn for a drink and a chat instead! Last season a member Dawn Bunce gave the Clive Hoyle with New Milton BC. England. Helen Chambers club a mascot; a knitted octopus in club Qualify for promotion next season! Sports

Email: Peter Smithson on [email protected] Venue: Lorca Golf Course Terry Haggerty and Tony Dawson on 41 and After some Date: August 28th Roy Turner and Mike Turner on 40 points. liquid refreshment in It was a Nearest the the clubhouse beautiful day Pin on hole 8 the prize- with a gentle was Stuart giving breeze. The Boocock and commenced. course looked on hole 12 in great Terry Haggerty The next golf condition, with was the match was rolling green nearest. held at Lorca fairways cut again on into the Scoring was September mountainside. the highest 25th followed There were 26 ever for the by Altorreal players on the Straight Golf Course day. Down The on October Middle Golf 30th. We are The scoring Society,witha always Terry Haggerty format was majority of pleased to Hole 12 Nearest The Pin Stableford players welcome guests so don’t hesitate to get your F u l l scoring 30 or friends along to play. Handicaps more points. Steve Carter - Overall Winner and the Well done to If you are interested to join our society then Overall all; there were please contact Geoff Sharp on Winner with an outstanding score of 43 points some great [email protected] was Steve Carter. This was closely followed by Stuart Boocock golfing Hole 8 Nearest The Pin performances. Ian Stewart www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 83 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019

SPORTs

Formula 1 Report Nº 13 Q2 after a delayed start, was a trouble-free This was the final European Grand Prix of Bot has signed with Mercedes for another session.Lec, Vet, Ham, Bot & Ric were the the season. There are 2 DRS zones; the first year,Oco has signed a 2 year deal to drive top five. between turns 7 & 8 ‘Curva Del Seraglio’ for Renault alongsideRic . Perhas signed a Q3 Lec got his 3rd pole position withVet with the second along the start/finish new 3 year deal with racing Point. giving Ferrari their first front row lock out straight approaching turn 1. since Bahrain.Ham, Bot & Ver made up 2019 Formula 1 Johnny Walker Belgian the top five.Ric & Hül had 5 place drops. FP1was cool and wet at 16ºC. The drivers GP Spa Francorchamps. Alb, Kvy & Str dropped to the back of the were out on the full wets before later grid after having additional power unit changing to inters.Räi went off and got Lap record 1m 46.286s held by V Botts elements. stuck in the gravel.Pe r crashed into the Mercedes (2018). barrier at Ascari, thenGas beached his car Race day at the fabulous Spa on the kerb at the first chicane. Slick tyres Back in 1920, Jules de Their, (manager of Francorchamps circuit was a lot cooler at were used for the final 10 minutes and the newspaper La Meuse)and Henri 16ºC. there were a lot of lock-ups, spins and offs. Langĺois Van Ophem(Chairman of the Per & Räi did not record a time.Lec, Sai, Sports Commission)at the RACB(Royal The day started on a sombre note after the Nor, Ham & Alb were the top five. Automobile Club Belgium)planned to horrific accident in the F2 race when 22 FP2 in the afternoon was a little warmer at create a race on the roads connecting the year old French driver Anthoine Hubert lost 19ºC. Marshals cleared gravel from the towns of Malmedy, Stavelot & his life. The whole paddock was in circuit at the second chicane deposited by Francorchamps. Although organised for mourning and as a mark of respect there Mag from his off. Rain meant no 1921, it was called off as only one car was was a 1 minute’s silence before the national improvement on times, with more spins entered and car racing started in 1922. anthem. and offs. Top five wereLec, Ham, Vet, Bot, 1924 was the first 24 hours of Spa with the & Ver. European GP the following year. Racing Kub had to start from the pit lane.Lec had FP3 on Saturday morning was sunny & dry. was interrupted by WW2 until returning in a very good start as didRic & Alb. Vet & FIA opted to have the‘sausage kerb’ 1947. Ham had a battle with problems behind removed at the Parabolica after a horrific them asVer ran intoRäi launching the Alfa accident in the F3 race earlier.Vet, Ver, This was the 64th Belgian GP, but only the onto 2 wheels. With damaged steeringVer Bot, Lec & Ric were the top five. 52nd to be held at this venue. The first went into the barriers clippingRäi again. Formula 1 World Championshiprace held Strhit Ric trying to avoid the mayhem in Q1 Per caused a red flag stopping at the here in 1950 was 35 laps of the then front &Ric, Räi & Sai all pitted. The safety Curva Grande.Ver lost power & out with 14.120km on public roads through the car was due in at the end of lap 3, but Sai him wentPer & Gro. Top five wereLec, wooded hills of the Ardennes South West stopped with a loss of power keeping it out Hül, Bot, Ham & Ric. of Liege and was won byJ M Fangio for another lap. It was a good exciting race Q2 had some minor spins & offs.Ham, driving an Alfa Romeo. For the 1983 race, with plenty of overtaking.Gio crashed at Lec, Vet, Ric & Bot made up the top five´ the circuit was shortened to 6.949km with the end of the penultimate lap &Nor Q3 saw both Toro Rosso drivers go out more minor alterations being made, due stopped with a loss of power.Lec got his along withNor, Mag & Gio. Räi went off at mainly to the upgrading of the safety first win in F1.Ham & Bot joined him on the Parabolica causing the red flags yet regulations and the lap increased slightly to the podium. again.Lec got his first pole in Italy.Ham, the present 7.004kms in 2009. The circuit Bot Vet, & Ric made up the top five.Hül, boasts the longest straight on the calendar Formula 1 Report Nº 14 Sai, & Str were all given a reprimand for and the cars are on full throttle for 67% of Italian GP round 14. 53 laps @ Gran playing a significant role in backing up the the lap. This area has its own micro-climate Premio Heineken D’Italia.Autodromo cars. so the weather can make or break the race Nazionale di Monza. weekend.Schumi still holds the record for Lap record 1m 21.046s held by R. Monza began at 20ºC but dry.Ver, Per, most wins at Spa with 6. Barrichello Ferrari (2004). Gas & Nor started at the back of the grid & Räi in the pit lane as they all had multiple There are 2 DRS zones at this circuit; the Monza is known asIl tempio della velocita new power unit elements.Räi ran into the first being along the Kemmel straight (The Temple of Speed)and has a lot of back ofVer who in turn hitPer . Ver had to (between turns 4 & 5)and the second along history and passion. Situated in the Royal pit for repairs.Vet had a spin at Ascari and the main(start/finish) straight. Villa of Monza Park, it has two active on returning to the track was hit byStr who circuits; the 5.793km Grand Prix track and a also spun off.Vet pitted for repairs which FP1 was a warm 18ºC, bright & sunny start 2.405km junior track alongside the dropped him to the back of the pack but to the weekend in the Ardennes forest.Str 4.250km oval which has been unused for only untilGro spun also at Ascari and took lost the right hand side of his engine cover decades. In 1955, '56, '60 & '61 the race over the final spot.Vet was handed a 10 & there were a few spins & lock-ups.Vet, was 10kms long when it incorporated the sec stop/go penalty andStr a drive-thru Lec, Ver, Alb & Bot road and the banked oval track. From 1962 penalty for returning to the track in an FP2 in the afternoon saw Rus back in his the race has been held exclusively on the unsafe manner.Alb was given a 5 sec FW42.Mag was in the garage for a while & race circuit. Chicanes were added in 1972 stop/go for leaving the track and gaining Per stopped on track with smoke & flames to slow cars down. With full throttle used an advantage,Räi 10 sec s/g for starting pouring from the back of his RP19.Lec, for 76% of the lap and a top speed of the race on the wrong tyres.Lec was shown Vet, Bot, Ham & Perwere the top five. 370km/h and the average lap speed as the black & white flag whenHam FP3 on Saturday morning sawGas lose his high as 247.585 km/h, it still remains the attempted a pass.Sai had to pull off the mirror glass.Ham crashed into the barrier fastest circuit on the F1 calendar. It has a circuit with a loose wheel after his pit stop. at turn 12 causing a lot of damage to the 450mtr run from pole position to the first Kvy stopped on track &Ham locked up front end of his W10.Lec, Vet, Bot, Ric & corner. and missed the chicane which allowedBot Ver made the top five. to take second place and hunt downLec. Austrian driverJochen Rindt was killed at Mag retired. There were some good Q1 in the afternoon sawKub stop with this circuit during practice in 1970 after an overtaking manoeuvres and some exciting smoke & flames billowing from the back of accident at the Parabolica wearing just a close racing moments.Lec got his second his FW42.Ham qualified in the final 13 lap belt. On impact he slid underneath the successive win andBot & Ham joined him minutes & in the dying secondsGio belt and the buckle garrotted him. He on the podium. stopped with smoke & flames from the remains the only posthumous F1 World back of his Alfa.Lec, Vet, Ver, Bot & Ham Champion. On the following day the race were the top five. was won byClay Reggazzoni, his first FI GP win.

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Sports Los Reyes Golf Society

Los Reyes Golf Society took 30 players for earlier. Once again slow play was in evidence. Best score on the day was by guest Steve the annual game at Altorreal. The day started Could we ask all players to play ‘Ready Golf’? Burkitt with 36 points. with a coffee and ham sandwich paid for by In other words, if you’re ready to tee off; play. the society, followed by 18 holes of golf with Don’t wait for the lowest scorer on the TheDecklid Autostrophy was presented to a twist. previous hole. Our game was directly behind the winners by Captain Neil Macfarlane. another society who did everything by the The twist was to name a holebefore teeing book - tee off in order; putt in order, with no off and circled on the card of the hole that consideration for the people behind, who had double points would be scored. A third of the to wait on every hole. Rant over! players went for hole 2 which was the relatively easy downhill par four. Six of the Division 1 Winner thirty players scoredthree points doubled Eddie Harrison with 32 points - won on up to six to help their scoring. countback from three other players on same score. Neil, playing off six, was on the greens on 15 holes in regulation and with a little luck could have sunk five putts which just wouldn’t drop in.

NTP winners from left Liam Purdy, Paul Western, Eddie Harrison, and Neil Macfarlane

The next competition in October is the much- awaitedCharity Dayat Aguilon where we will enjoy a coffee and bacon roll followed by 18 holes with buggy and after, a burger, chips and beer. There will be a sleeve of golf balls for every player along with prizes. Make sure Karen Jones Div2 Winner your name is down. Enter by going to our being congratulated by Neil website or by email. Due to the popularity of Aguilon we are limited to numbers, so don’t leave it too late! Eddie Harrison Div 1 Winner Division 2 Winner being presented by Captain Neil Macfarlane Karen Jones with top society score of 33 points. Terry Rooke It was a hot day and the greens were much improved after the hollow tinning two weeks Sports Altorreal Golf

Altorreal Golf Society is appealing for new wonderful course, is the members. It is always August 15th members with amazing discounts available of relaxed and friendly.” 1st David J Portlock (24 hc) 33 points up to 40%. TATS also organise yearly Match Play 2nd Tony Stapleton (22 hc) 28 points The society, which is calledTATS (Tuesday Tournaments - singles and doubles -and there 3 John Porteous (13 hc) 27 points and Thursday Society), usually has a first tee- are several ‘Away Days’ every year with off time of around 8.30am every Tuesday and discounted green fees and hotel prices where August 20th Thursday morning, which guarantees an non-playing wives and husbands can enjoy 1st Tony Stapleton (22 hc) 36 points enjoyable round of less than four hours. the break too. This year, the trips included nd visits to Albacete and Valle de Este in 2 Ron Emmerson (27 hc) 34 points Altorreal, which is situated in Molina de Mojacar. 3rd Ken Beesley (31 hc) 34 points Segura, on the outskirts of Murcia City, is a fair nd test of golf. The par 71 course has a great The society has more than 40 members from August 22 deal of variety. It is tight is some areas and all over Murcia with players travelling from as 1st David J Portlock (25 hc) 36 points open and tree-lined in others. It opened in far as Benidorm and Caravaca. Membership 2nd Eddie Harrison (14 hc) 30 points 1994 and was designed by Dave Thomas, fees are 5€ a year. If you need any more who also laid out The Brabazon course at The information, please contact Mike Gardner on 3rd Martin Hill (11 hc) 29 points Belfry with Peter Alliss and La Manga Club on [email protected] September 3rd the Costa Cálida. Stableford Results 1st Chris Fox (25 hc) 34 points th “We are a very friendly society and new August 8 2nd David Normington (28 hc) 33 points members, both men and women, will be st 1 Bob Barnes (18 hc) 36 points rd made very welcome” says committee 3 Bob Barnes (18 hc) 29 points nd member Mike Gardner. “We have a couple of 2 David J Portlock (24 hc) 36 points Two – Chris Fox Spanish members too and any locals can join 3rd David Normington (28 hc) 35 points right away. Two – Tony Stapelton Costa Cálida Chronicle “The course is beautiful and fair and the August 13th Contact Sales on management have passed on to us significant st savings for our members of up to 40%. A 1 Ron Emmerson (27 hc) 35 points 619 199 407 shared buggy and green fee, for example, will 2nd Ken Beesley (31 hc) 34 points Web: www.costacalidachronicle.com Email: [email protected] only cost 45€, which is a great deal. The best rd thing about this society, apart from the 3 David J Portlock (24 hc) 31 points Remember deadline 15th of the month!!! www.costacalidachronicle.comCosta Cálida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407 85 Costa Cálida Chronicle - October 2019

Sports Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC www.mazarronfc.es/introen

Mazarrón’spre-season preparations were 4-2 with goals from Dani Barrelis (2), Dani Sponsored by Mazarrón Entertainments completed with a 1-0 victory at home against Morales and Diego. The team was still Group. We are most grateful to Colin and CD Vera on Saturday 17th August for a new without captain and influential central Stuart for their continued support. trophy donated by the Football Club,The Los defender Adrian Campoy and midfielder Jose Amigos de Mazarrón FC Trophy in Da both of whom are recovering from injury, Guest speaker from the football world isJohn recognition of the support given byLos but new signing Alvaro Gonzales joined and Beresford MBE who made over 400 Amigos over the years. took his place in the centre of defence appearances for Newcastle United, Barnsley, alongside Nacho and had an excellent debut Portsmouth and Southampton. John’s against Churra. honours include a First Division Championship Medal, two Premier League Mazarrón’s home games are normally played Runners-Up Medals with Newcastle and an FA on Sundays.Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC Cup Runners-Up Medal in 1997/98 when organises a supporters’ coach to most away Newcastle lost 2-0 to Arsenal. John was games at €8 for members and €12 for non- awarded the MBE in 2017 for his services to members. Full details of all games are education after over 20 years supporting the advertised in the local media, Show Racism the Red Card organisation. John www.mazarronfc.es, fb.me/mazarron2016 will entertain the audience with stories of his and on posters throughout Camposol and time in football alongside such greats as Alan Mazarrón. Shearer, Kevin Keegan and Kenny Dalglish.

Forthcoming fixtures: Sunday 6th October -CAP Ciudad De Murcia Mazarron FC with the Los Amigos Trophy - home Sunday 13th October -Cartagena FC UCAM The 2019/20 season started badly for - away Mazarrón with defeats in the opening two Sunday 20th October -UD Los Garres - home games. The first game, at home to a strong Sunday 27th October -Lorca FC - away Mar Menor side ended in a 4-2 defeat. Sunday 3rd November -Aguilas FC - away Mazarrón fielded only two of last season’s squad in their starting line up and were Even though three home games will have without eight players through a variety of been played by the end of September, it still reasons; injury, illness, suspension etc. makes sense to buy a season ticket if you intend to watch games regularly. The cost is With more regulars available for the second €35 for ladies and €50 for others.Los Amigos John Beresford MBE game, away to El Palmar,Mazarrón took a members and associate members who have first half lead, but the home team came back renewed their membership for the 2019/20 We have also secured the services of a top strongly in the second half to score twice and season can purchase the tickets for €30 comedianLea Roberts. Lea rose to fame by take all three points. However, it was a better (ladies) and €45 (others). winning ‘Stand Up Britain’ a few years ago. He performance byMazarrón who played both is a former Rugby League player with Halifax Dani Barrelis and Dani Morales up front after Almost forty Los Amigos members and and has carved out a very successful career as persisting with one lone striker for such a long friends attended a meal at the Bar Velasco a comedian and works for Thomson Gold time. Restaurant prior to the home game against Hotels throughout Europe and on P & O EDMF Churra on Sunday 8th September. cruise ships. The third game was at home to EDMF Churra Thanks to Bernado for such a great afternoon who had qualified for the Tercera Division in pleasant surroundings. Bernado acted as play-offs last season and had won both of physiotherapist forMazarrón FC a few their opening games.Mazarrón , however, seasons ago. threw caution to the wind, beginning the game with three strikers, including the newly 11th Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC Gala signed Musoni who had joined from Belgian Dinner @ Hotel La Cumbre, Puerto de team HO Wolvertem. In an exciting and most Mazarrón on Tuesday 31st March 2020. enjoyable game,Mazarrón came out on top

Lea Roberts with Ian Wright

Gary Marshall will again be our MC with Woody providing the musical entertainment to round off what is sure to be a fabulous evening. Dress code is collar and tie. Tickets are €50 which includes a five course meal with local beer, house wine and soft drinks included during the serving of dinner. Tickets can be purchased at the weeklyLos Amigos meetings at The Club House, Camposol (4pm) or you can ring Barbara on627 012 646 or Keith on677 389 464 or email [email protected] Los Amigos membership is €20/year with numerous discounts available for members and their partners on most social events. Please [email protected] for a membership form and/or season ticket.

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Sports Camposol Golf Association

August Club de Golf Competition Camposol Golf Association Away Days Policemen’s 10. This is the 10th year this This This will be at Altorreal on Monday 7th annual event has been played and the first competition October with a sponsored price for golf time that the ladies have taken part. The a t with a buggy at 40€ for our members and Firemen and the Policemen who flew over Camposol 45€ for non-members.An optional meal especially to play have resolved to come Club de has been arranged at Camposol Golf Club. back again next year. Golf took Further details have been circulated and a place on signup sheet is in the Men’s Changing Charity Quiz 28th August. Room at The Club House with a sheet This will be at The Club house on Friday 8th 48 players asking for your menu choice or you can November. All the monies raised are for contested email Betty with your requirements. our nominated local charitiesFAST , MABS t h e and Forget Me Not who help the competition residents of Camposol so much. Entrance in very warm will be 5€ with an optional supper of weather and Chicken Curry/Chilli & rice for 5€. We some great hope you will assist us again by taking part, scores were Bob Lawrenson 1st August having a fun evening whilst boosting funds posted. Comp. for these very worthy charities. The signup Winner - sheets will be displayed shortly and an Bob Lawrenson - 40pts email circulated with more details asking 2nd - Jose Luis Sierra - 39pts on count- for your support. back from Irene Langley in 3rd place. 4th - Raphael Serena - 38pts Camposol Golf Association Christmas 5th - Colin Reid - 35pts Party @Playa Grande - 14th December 6th - Eugene Toye - 34pts on count-back FireFighters v Police Comp. Entertainment by Carolynn May. A coach will pick up at the usual pre-arranged stops Nearest the Pin Winners: Fire Fighters –v- Police Competition for 5€ pp return, or you may like to stay the Hole 3 – Eddie Harrison This Annual Competition took place on 6th night for 55€ for a double room with Hole 5 – George Keefe September with team Captains Lloyd breakfast. This is the first time we have Hole11–BobLawrenson Roberts for the Fire Fighters and John booked this venue for their Christmas Party, Hole 13 – Dee Dilley Layland for the Police. 68 participants took so it will make a pleasant change. part and the Police team wore blue and the Well played to all the prize winners and Fire Fighters red. The event was as fun Betty Roberts thank you to all participants and the packed as ever, with lots of banter, committee for helping put the event on. especially after the game which ended with Photos of the prize winners are posted on the Firemen losing 7 games to the the golf club’s Facebook page. The nextClub Championship will be on Costa Cálida Chronicle 25th October, sponsored by the Joyeros Jewellers. The signup sheet will be on the Contact Sales on counter in the pro shop. 619 199 407 Web: www.costacalidachronicle.com TheCharity Day for FAST was on Saturday Email: [email protected] 21st September andThe Heineken Trophy Remember deadline 15th of the month!!! was held on Friday 25th September – more next month.

Club Captain, Neil Smith Police - The Winning Team

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ANIMAL ORGANISATIONS: [email protected] Camposol & District Model Club ACTIN San Animal Santuario 647 259 914 968 163 529 Aguilas 675 467 647 Camposol Reading Group Andrea’s Animal Rescue 968 199 441 Fuente Alamo690 906 565 CHARITIES: Caring for Carers Asociacion Unicos Age Concern San Javier 968 185 008/667 587 187 Los Alcazares 608 239 333 Mazarrón634 312 516 Classic Car Club Camposol Kitty Kitty Alcoholics Anonymous 634 135 214 [email protected] Mazarrón646 290 420 Cloud Nine Drama Cavalli Foundation Cabo De Palos968 545 181 644 400 123 Alhama de Murcia636 172 198 Costa Blanca Samaritans Country Music [email protected] www.costablancasamaritans.com Camposol 610 623 152 Colitas y Bigotes Mula FAST Camposol Reading Group [email protected] Camposol968 970 626 968 199 441 Cruz Azul [email protected] Camposol Residents Association Los Alcazares 693 017 616 Forget Me Not [email protected] Dog Rescue Calasparra Camposol 647 142 071 www.camposolresidents.es [email protected] HAH Help at Home Culture Vultures Easy Horse Care San Javier 968 134 978/633 673 034 Mazarrón 968 599 031 Rojales652 021 980 Help Murcia Mar Menor Darwinian Gardeners Equipo Bastet Los Alcázares968 570 059 [email protected] Alcantarilla Helping Hands Ex-Servicemen’s Association [email protected] [email protected] Mazarrón629 818 611 Friends of Mazarrón Animals Lions Club Mazarrón Bahía Forget Me Not [email protected] Mazarrón628 001 942 [email protected] Galgos del Sol MABS Mar Menor693 275 779 Friends & Buddies Murcia MABS Mazarrón620 422 410 Camposol968 163 758 [email protected] MABS NW Murcia Harlequin Rock Choir Hope for Dogs Murcia [email protected] Camposol628 149 840 630 638 255 MAD Humanists of Murcia JJ’s Puppy Rescue Mazarrón603 764 742 www.bolnuevo.com/social/Evolutionis Mazarrón618 034 921 Samaritans Spain ts Los Infiernos 900 525 100 Ladies’ Chatterbox San Javier 633 357 309 Swap Tears for Smiles Camposol968 199 418/619 575 463 MAMAS Mazarrón659 270 885 Los Palacios Mazarrón666 186 037 Yo-Encuentro Camposol A Noah’s ARC Los Belones 605 065 160 Mazarrón699 352 818 www.yo-encuentre.org Magenta Ladies Harmony Choir Pto de Mazarrón shop 634 364 553 636 417 454 Camposol shop 634 332 335 CHURCHES: Mazarrón Bay Bridge Club PAPS Mass in English 602 539 830/616 849 517 San Javier968 370 800 El Saladillo, Mazarrón676 219 445 Mazarrón Bowls Club Paradise Rescue Kennels Olive Branch Christian Fellowship 653 093 937/605 492 937 Benferri Camposol659 270 885 Mazarrón Country Club Events Club Paradiserescuekennels.com Open Door 968 956 418 Pets in Spain Los Almagros646 705 403/655 141 Mazarrón Country Club Social Club San Fulgencio/La Marina 721 968 956 070 Puerto Lumbreras Church Mazarrón Ladies’ Circle 619 453 283 692 992 117/602 659 252 Rios de Vida Mazarrón Leos Fuente Alamo 618 963 978 654 874 563 St Nicholas Church Mazarrón Model Club Camposol634 143 260 647 269 914 In Concert The Rockin’ Vicar Radio Control Sailing Club 30th October 2019 Calasparra634 386 179 Lo Pagan 968 170 870 Alley Palais Camposol B Welcome House SAMM Cehegin633 447 937 www.sailing marmenor.com 8pm Wellspring Victory Church Spangles Harmony Chorus Mazarrón607 382 033 Los Alcazares 968 334 527/968 423 525 GROUPS: Stamp Collecting ADAPT [email protected] San Pedro966 189 402 Teatro Canovero Arts & Cultural Association of Murcia Las Canovas 968 151 149 655 421 120 Welcome Group Camposol Bridge Club Camposol, Mazarrón697 960 590 1€ to book your seats in advance 968 130 583 available from Alley Palais. Camposol B Clean If you would like details of your club or Or pay at the door. 727 770 944 organization included on this page, or if your details are incorrect, please email Bring all your unwanted towels, Camposol C Greenfingers bedding, clothes and non perishable 634 325 427 [email protected] food which will be given to the Camposol D Community poor of Mazarrón and area 635 149 101

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Information Important Phone Numbers in Murcia

Important Phone Numbers in Murcia USP San Carlos Murcia: 968 365 000 Gas Natural Murcia: 900 750 750 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 112 (ask for Virgin de la Arrixaca: 968 396 500 Iberdrola: 901 202 020 English speaking) Telefonica: (English speaking) 1004 Ambulance Service( Ambulancia): 061 Cartagena: Local Police(Policia Municipal):092 Naval del Mediterráneo: 968 327 400 TRANSPORT: Alicante Airport: 913 211 000 Civil Guard(Guardia Civil):062 San Javier: RENFE Trains: 902 240 202 National Police(Policia Nacional): 091 Los Arcos: 968 570 050 Región de Murcia International Medical Centre Murcia (emergencies): Airport: 913 211 000 061 Caravaca: Fire Brigade(Bomberos): 080 Hospital Comarcal del Noroeste: 968 LOST CREDIT CARDS Red Cross (24 Hours): 901 222 222 709 100 Visa: 900 991 124 Sea Rescue (Salvamento Marítimo): Mastercard: 900 971 231 Cartagena 900 202 202 or 968 529 CRISIS NUMBERS: American Express: 915 720 303 594 Battery & Abuse: 900 100 009 Diners Club: 915 474 000 Samaritans: 900 525 100 FAST– for medical emergencies on Camposol . Phone112 first, then call MISTREATMENT/ABUSE OF 968 970 626 ANIMALS: 062 - Guardia Civil HOSPITALS Murcia: EMBASSIES: Costa Cálida Chronicle De Molina: 968 644 030 United Kingdom: 915 249 700 Contact Sales on General reina Sofia: 968 359 000 United States: 915 872 240 619 199 407 Morales Meseguer: 968 360 900 Ireland: 914 364 093 Web: www.costacalidachronicle.com Nuestra Señora del Rosell: 968 325 Canada: 914 233 250 Email: [email protected] 000 Australia: 913 536 600 Remember deadline 15th of the month!!! Orto-Hospital S.I.: 968 220 815 South Africa: 914 363 780 Quirurgico De Dia: 968 201 115 Rafael Mendez: 968 445 500 SERVICES: Santa Lucia: 968 128 600 Aguas de Murcia: 968 278 000 Correos: 902 197 197 Corvera Airport Bus Service There will be bus routes to connect different points of the region with the airport. One of those lines will be Mazarrón-Águilas with stops in Puerto de Mazarrón (Avenida Doctor Meca next to Mercadona), Mazarrón (Avenida de la Constitución) and Camposol. Bus Fares: Single to Murcia, Cartagena and golf courses of La Torre, Terrazas, Mar Menor and Serena - 5€ Cabo de Palos, La Manga, La Manga Club, Roda Golf, Condado de Alhama, Hacienda del Álamo, Camposol, San Pedro, Lo Pagan, San Javier, Los Narejos and Los Alcázares - 10€ Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón - 12€ Águilas – 15€

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PROPERTY Beautiful Plot Of Land For Sale In Moratalla Housing Update ADVERTISE Approximately 5200 square metres, with HERE! views and trees. Partly fenced. It also has plans for a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom large house with garage. Relentless Pressure on Spanish Property Market! If you take the Spanish property market on face value, it appears quite resilient, (bullish even!), but dig a little deeper and you will find a multitude of negative burdens coming together like the perfect storm! For only 45€ plus IVA The most recent figures (for July) show For a colour advert this size 62,5mm X 87mm sales growth in the Murcia Region of +7%, (up from +3% in June). We’re somewhere Your business details in the middle compared to the best growth will be seen by over Altogether with the plans, licences of +57% in Las Palmas (Canaries) and 21% 20,000 readers every month and ground inspections etc, in the Balearics. Our nearest competitors, it initially cost 79,000€. Costa Blanca South and Almeria, are on - BARGAIN now it is 3% and -9% respectively! As I say above, CONTACT SALES - 619 199 407 Murcia region is doing OK and bucking the for sale for 43,000€. trend on our nearest neighbours. Email: [email protected] Call Andrea on 619 919 976 for more details This time last year in my October 2018 www.costacalidachronicle.com column, I reported that most ‘reliable economists’ were predicting a worldwide recession in 2020. I still believe that is the case. The ‘relentless pressure’ I mentioned above is significant and very real! LOUIS HARRIS Let’s look at those pressures individually: ELECTRICAL Firstly and closest to home, we have the impending collapse of the Spanish Tel: 619 712 821 government and the ensuing likelihood of Air Conditioning a4th general election in as many years. This will cause a problem for the banks & Electrical Installations (finance/mortgages). 30 Years Experience A Full Service Company Secondly, looking further outwards we Situated in the have Brexit (I don’t need to elaborate on Fully Registered that!) Thirdly, almost certain recession in the in Spain Mazarrón Area Eurozone. All Work Supply, Install and Maintain This will be followed by Trump’s trade wars Pool Systems, Pool Cleaning with China, sanctions on Iran, oil-producing Guaranteed countries coming under attack driving up Quality Customer Base the price of fuel and most of the world’s Website + Online Sales stock markets experiencing a bubble close to those in 2008 (the financial crash). Almeria – Caravaca – Calpe It’s almost a miracle that our region of Contact Us: Murcia is showing growth in property sales and a modest increase in values! [email protected] [email protected] From our own experience, we predict a similar increase of around 7% in property sales in the third and possibly, fourth quarter of 2019, as the UK pound recovers its strength after the holiday period, encouraging British buyers to take the plunge and commit to realising their dream of living/retiring in Spain! If you are considering selling your property, we, in all honesty, suggest you take the necessary steps to do so whilst the market is still buoyant and the UK pound is gathering strength. Kenneth Whettall Commercial Director Fuente Alamo Real Estate/Murcia Coast & Country [email protected] Tel0034 968 598 173

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