Animal Lovers

What is it with these 'animal lovers' who adopt a dog from a rescue and say they will give it a good life, then take it home and leave it on their porch all day while they are at work. They come home in the evening and leave it outside on its own again. Then off for a night out and the poor animals are left again, they howl and bark for some attention but never get any, its pitiful. Have they only got them as cheap burglar alarms? The dogs would be better off left in the pound. These people should be ashamed. It is so sad. They could not get away with it in the UK.

CALPE BOWLS CLUB

In our first match of the season this year we were up against the League champions from the last two years, Benitachell Lions and although we had home advantage they were too good for us on the day.The overall result was Calpe 57 shots – Lions 75 shots; only 18 shots difference but the Lions certainly got the lion´s share of the League points 8-2 .

With a bit of luck it could have been different. Kate Sayers,with Liz Griffiths and Martin Tucker were cruising,and deservedly so at 15 – 10 up after 12 ends when the wheels came off . After 17 ends they were 15 – 23 down. A minor recovery on the last end made it 17 – 23.

Stan Walmsley,with Alan Steed and Glenda Rowe took far too long to get into the game and lost the first four ends to trail 12 – 0. The latter stages ,however, were fairly even but the superb team bowling of Carole,Feli and Lynda from the Lions carried them to a deserved 22 – 9 win.

Captain Paul Brown with Eileen Whitmore and Tony Sayers got off to a better start and were level 8 – 8 at the half way mark but the Lions just got the advantage in the second half to run out winners 16 – 11.

Our only success story came from Alan Edwards playing with wife Alison and Enid Duxbury. They won four of the first five ends to establish a nice 9 – 2 lead then built on this to lead 19 – 9 after 16 ends. Dropping five shots on the penultimate end didn´t help but they rallied to take the last to finish 20 – 14 : very well done!

In our mid-week match against Harrow BC touring team we fared much better winning by 25 shots ( 78 – 53 )

Alan,Alison and Enid,playing with Robert Daplyn must have been thinking about their previous days win and they didn´t start playing properly until the seventh end. When they hit form however they took eight consecutive ends to lead 20 – 7 and ran out 24 – 10 winners.

Kate Sayers with Tony,Sheila Garnham and Betty Walmsley started off slowly and were only level 3 – 3 after 5 ends . In the next 13 ends however their class shone through and they only dropped four shots over three ends to won easily 21 – 7.

Martin Tucker skippered Barry and Glenda Rowe and Eileen Whitmore in a very tight game. They fought really hard and were never trailing in the match until they dropped four shots on the penultimate end to go behind 15 – 17. Showing true bulldog spirit they bowled really well to take three shots on the last end to win by one.

It would have been nice to win all four rinks and it certainly looked as though we would but it was not to be.Paul Brown with Yvonne Daplyn,Liz Griffiths and Alan Steed started off really well and were 11 – 5 up after ten ends.Then what happened ? They dropped seven shots on the eleventh end and then the next five ends to trail 11 – 18 before recovering to 15 – 19

Next week sees us playing another touring team from Wales and then a visit to Benitachell in the League. Thankfully its not the Lions again but it will still be a tough one.

Residencia Certificate to be replaced

I saw this Article, its from back in May, does anyone know if this is true or not?

Residents' certificate replaced

By Nuria Pérez and Dave Jones

A NEW card for expats is being issued by the government to replace green EU residents' certificate.

National police explained it will be a smaller size - measuring 8.6cm by 5.4 cm - and is designed to be portable.

A National Police spokeswoman said: "This will make life much easier for EU citizens. The new one will fit in a wallet and does not tear like the previous one."

It responds to the call from EU citizens for change, she added.

However the initiative falls short of providing photographic ID which would enable expats to leave their passports at home. The National Police spokeswoman said the Spanish authorities are not allowed to issue ID cards to EU nationals.

"We would be breaking the directive governing the free movement of EU residents within Europe," she said. "According to this directive EU residents do not have to apply for a residence license and therefore the former residence card had to be replaced with the certificate. She added: "ID cards or passports issued by EU countries are fully acknowledged in all member states."

The smaller certificate is currently being piloted in the region of Castilla y León. It will be introduced progressively in all other regions.

Local Calpe Brits help in bleak midwinter

COSTA BLANCA charity EMAUS is facing a bleak midwinter as it struggled against the chill caused by the ongoing economic crisis.

Based in Altea, the 32-year-old charity has plunged into debt as funding from the Valencia Government has all but dried up – it is understood EMAUS is owed hundreds of thousands of euros to pay salaries and bills.
RTN was told it is being forced to live hand to mouth with donations from generous British expat charities and individuals helping to keep it going.

EMAUS is perhaps best known for its nine children’s homes across the region where youngsters are in family-type units looked after by social workers.

However, it also runs an old people’s home, sheltered accommodation, a woman’s shelter, a home for the handicapped, and has a specialist team dedicated to trying to reunite children with their real families.
In total, there are around 300 people employed by EMAUS and some have not been paid for five months.

Local politician Carole Saunders – who is also President of Friends of the Children of EMAUS – said: “The situation is absolutely scandalous, something like 2.7 million euros is owed by Valencia. It is a terrible situation.”

APPEAL

Valencia has appealed for financial help from Madrid but the support is being drop fed – and is the reason people like the pharmacists have still to be fully paid.

“EMAUS did receive 100,000€ which paid a month’s salary to the social workers and a month’s worth of bills at the children’s homes,” said Carole. “But they have not been paid for five months now.

“And it is inevitable that some of the staff are having to look for new jobs, others are living back with their parents.”

She explained that EMAUS received a payment for each of the children it cared for. “However, everything is supposed to come out of that, including the wages of social workers.

“And EMAUS has always considered the number of social workers Valencia is willing to pay for is insufficient – this has always been a problem, a lack of money means cutting back on staff numbers.”

Carole, a councillor at Calpe Town Hall, said she and EMAUS President Montserrat Fiter were planning to appeal directly to Madrid for help.
Photo plus full story at http://www.roundtownnews.com/rtn-newsflash/item/39835-brits-help-in-bleak-midwinter.html

Night Out Promotions Presents Joe Longthorne !!!

Joe Longthorne returns to Spain for a one night only concert on Monday 1st October 2012 at the award winning Benidorm Palace.
Full supporting show is now officially in place with artists including....
Lucinda, one of the Costa Blanca's leading female vocalists
Diva - D - Lux, International singing sensation making her debut at Benidorm Palace
All hosted by our resident compere, the fantastic Mr Nick Gold.
Tickets are priced as follows......
Standard seat for show only ~~~ 29.00
Premier seating including Grand Palace menu ~~~ 55.00
V.I.P. seating to include Grand Palace menu ~~~ 65.00
DOORS OPEN ~~~ 7.30PM
FOOD SERVED ~~~ 8.00PM
SHOW STARTS ~~~ 9.00PM
To reserve your seat contact the box office at Benidorm Palace direct on 965 851 660...
Customers who live in the Torrevieja / Guardamar area have the facility of an all inclusive package including coach transport to and from Benidorm Palace on the evening with ticket options for show only and premier seating. For more information contact David's Coachtrips on 966 785 910.
For details on any of the above information call our office on 966 732 215 or visit us at www.nightoutpromotions.com
See us on Facebook @ Night Out Promotions and click on like, for all up to the minute information.
Don't miss the only chance during 2012 to see the legendary Joe Longthorne MBE live in concert with his spectacular show " A Man And His Music "
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW !!!

The “What Makes You Happy?” book project…

You can now get involved with a project that has the potential to reach countless people. So many of us focus on the negative things in life and what we cannot do, not what we can do. “What Makes You Happy?” Is the start of something big that I want to continue and grow, so that it enriches people’s lives and touches the masses, and not just a few people. This is all about you and what makes you feel happy, which in turn, when others read will bring enlightenment to them and make them think about what makes them happy too. Like attracts like! Therefore positivity attracts positivity.

To contribute you can post what makes you happy (anything from one word to a whole paragraph! Or even more than one, as people have been sending!) on here. You can also email me at:
[email protected] or [email protected]

Or you can message me via facebook at the following profiles:
Clare Lawrence https://www.facebook.com/clare.lawrence.184
or Clare Lawrence II http://www.facebook.com/clare.lawrenceii

Or contact me via Twitter at:
https://twitter.com/ClareLawrence3

You do not have to have your name published, you can have just your first name or even remain anonymous if you so wish (or make up a pseudonym). Many thanks in advance to anyone who shows interest in the project and also that contributes! I am very much looking forward to getting some more quotes. The response so far has been really great! :) :) :)

Clare

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2 Weeks left in July and 2 in August

CASA JASMINES

This is the perfect property for those looking for a beachor activity holiday without the need to drive. Located in a modern development, within easy walking distance to the bars and restaurants of Calpes beautiful seafront, this attractive town house offers spacious comfortable accomodation for larger groups of family or friends. http://www.rentalsystems.com/Advert.aspx?ref=63729&rag=20936G&rcam=63729

The property is entered through a remote controlled gate to a secure parking area and courtyard. The house is very well laid out and decorated to the highest levels. From the entrance hall there is a well equipped kitchen with every modern convenience, and a ground floor cloak room. This leads to a large attractively furnished lounge/diner with television and DVD player. Patio doors open out to a fenced garden area with sunbeds, outside dining furniture, bbq, and access to the beautiful communal gardens and large swimming pool.

Sleeping accomodation is on the upper two floors. On the first floor is the double master bedroom with en-suite facilities and private terrace, two spacious twin bedrooms, and a further family shower room. On the upper floor is a further studio room with sofa bed, and access to a lovely rooftop terrace with views of the pool and surrounding countryside.

Calpe has everything you would need for a family holiday. For the more active there are numerous watersports available from the beach and harbour including boat and jetski hire, diving, windsurfing and banana boats. For the less adventurous why not just relax over a long lunch at one of the many promenade seafood restaurants and watch the world pass by.

CASA JASMINES
This property is particularily desirable for the larger family group who do not wish to hire a car. Calpe has everything a holidaymaker could possibly want, and with the town centre and beaches less than 1km away its all within walking distance.
If you find you need other dates try the local site http://www.daydreamvillas.co.uk/rental-spain-information-index/Calpe/Calpe-Rental-Holiday-Property.htm

Abba Girls & Karen Carpenter tribute tour

Awesome tribute to Karen Carpenter is supported by the spectacular Abba Girls (with Abba sing-a-long)

A unique and outstanding tour taking in seven more venues is underway in the Costa Blanca and the shows feature a fantastic Tribute to Karen Carpenter. Jackie Whyte has the exact voice and style of the superstar of The Carpenters who died at such a young age and she will take the audience through all of the songs that Karen's amazing style portrayed so well in the 70s. Jackie, who has been a singing sensation in Ireland for many years says "Karen had one of the most clear voices ever in music and she was simply a legend. I hope to illustrate some of her style as a perform some of her incredible songs".
packed with fun, great music, nostalgia and memories.

The show will also feature an incredible performance by the Abba Girls. Made up of Jackie and Jukebox Legends very own Fiona McLean, they will sing the Abba songs you all know and love and they will amaze you as their powerful voices reach the notes and "hit the spot"!! This part of the show will also have a new feature for Jukebox Promotions events as they will offer a fun, exciting sing-a-long! Words will be available so if you need glasses to read, bring them along!! This will be a show The eight shows cover venues from Gran Alacant to Crevillente, Los Alcazares and areas in the middle and along the coast so, there's an opportunity to see this show somewhere near you!

Support for this show will be from Peter Day who will portray some great songs of the past - It's "bring on the memories" all the way with this great fund raising tour for the fabulous charity Help at Home (Costa Blanca). Pre show meals are available at most venues. Please ask venue for details.

All three hour shows start at 8-30pm. Seating at 8-00pm. Tickets are available at all venues at 7-50 Euros each (unless stated) or they can be booked online at www.jukeboxpromotions.co.uk Ticket info line is 695135134

March Dates & Venues:

Wednesday 21st - The Club, Quesada, 966717028
Thursday 22nd - Las Palmeras, Crevillente, 965400188
Friday 23rd - Casa Ventura, San Luis, 966789247
Monday 26th - AREA, Filton Centre, Los Balcones (tickets at Cyber Pub, Filton Centre - 966799735)
Tuesday 27th - La marina Sport Complex, 966796389
Thursday 29th - Rocajuna, Punta Prima, 965997260 (tickets 10-00 Euros - includes pre show finger buffet at 7pm)
Friday 30th - Santa Pola Life Resort, Gran Alacant, 966619010 (this show Theatre style - Tickets 8-50 Euros)

This tour is fund raising for Help at Home (Costa Blanca) - We care, they care - "Just for you"

PET AND HOUSE SITTING

PET AND HOUSE SITTERS
BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAYS, HAVING TO GO BACK TO THE UK FOR SHORT OR LONG PERIODS, HOSPITALISATION?
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH YOUR HOUSE AND PETS?

LOOK NO FURTHER WE LOOK AFTER YOUR PET IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME ENSURING
THEY ARE NOT UPSET BY CHANGE! KEEPING THEM TO THEIR OWN ENVIRONMENT AND ROUTINE.
THIS ALSO ENSURES YOUR HOME IS SAFE.

CONTACT ME NOW ON:
698 278 800

[email protected]

Diary gets booked fast for the Summer period, so ensure that you contact me asap .... its up to you to ensure you pets are safe and happy!

BRENDA