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Costa Cálida Chronicle - July 2021
Established in 1999
Date: July 2021
Issue: 260
Volume: XXII
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As usual we have produced another full,
DEAR READERS take dogs out shopping, leaving them
THANK YOU
interesting magazine and have distributed to suffer the heat in your car. The heat
it on time on the first of the month. We can become unbearable very quickly and
value our customers and like to support even with a window left open, many dogs
them to the full by being professional and suffer in the heat and some will die. Think
they know that they can rely on us to
give them value for money by getting the
website updated by the first of the month
about your dog’s paws in this heat and
don’t walk on tarmac during the very hot
hours. Their little paws can get severely
TO OUR
CONTRIBUTORS
and they get a full month’s advertising burned.
with the Costa Cálida Chronicle.
We would like to welcome the following
advertisers: Adrian & Dawn Leyland Bridge –
History Snippets
Welcome
A Time 4 A Change Andy Hurrell – Bitcoin/Disease
Ana’s Café Bar Management
ANRA Consulting/D&B Seguros
Evo Luxury Clinic George Mitchell – Never a Dull
Fiesta Restaurant Moment
Jademotor
Miss Peas Jane Cronin – Learning Spanish
Pools Camposol
Quality Indian
Keith Littlewood – Finance
Servicios Shiny Liz Edmiston – Life in Spain/
Property Matters
This Summer still seems to be a bit
unusual with more rain than normal. This Martin O’Hanlon – Birding in Murcia
means that although the flowers have
been beautiful, the weeds have been a Rainbow Satellites – TV News
nightmare! If you live on an urbanisation
Sara Millbank – Ma Millbank/Sara’s
and care how it looks for you, your
neighbours and visitors, please bear in Travel Blog
mind that those loyal volunteers spend Shaun Matthews – Camposol
hours working to keep all the common
areas looking good. If you cannot join Enjoy the sun, but at the same time take
Explorers
them, do think about supporting them care not to drink too much in the heat Silvana Buxton – News From Your
in other ways such as donating in their and if you are out in the sun make sure Councillor
collection buckets. that you use plenty of high factor sun-tan
lotion. Think Spain – Spanish News
Now the weather has turned hot, please
remember to look after your pets. Do not From all of us at the Chronicle
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CONTACT
Aditorial Contributors 2
A Time 4 A Change 37 Dear Readers 2
Camposol Heating & Maintenance History Snippets 51
CONTENTS PAGE
S.L. (CHM) 67 Life in Spain 10
US
Catharina Interior y Deco 8 Puzzle Answers 82
XLR Radio 10 Spanish Student’s Views 21
Around the World Leisure
Artifacts World 35 Sales & Marketing - 619 199 407
Never a Dull Moment 56–57
Sara’s Travel Blog 26–27 Cruising with Mike Smith 54 Eva - Sales Representative - 651 659
Puzzle Page 48 109
Charity TV News 58 Patti Benn - Editor - 646 005 017
Age Concern Costa Cálida 61
WARM - Walkers around Murcia 20 Graphic Design
Andrea’s Animal Rescue 18
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Cavalli Foundation 68
FAST 61
Martine Shindler - Office Manager
British Embassy, Madrid 6&12
Friends of Mazarron Animals 66 & Customer Services - 618 451 798
News from your councillor for
Los Infiernos Protectora Supporters Camposol and International
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Northwest Murcia News 22
Fundación 86 articles-main/costa-calida-chronicle-
South East Murcia News 38
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Making a Difference 66 South Murcia News 62
Our office address is:
MAMAS 60
Property Calle Jara,
Noahs ARC Mazarron 70
Property Matters 83 Camposol B,
PAPS 36 Mazarrón,
Pets in Spain 7 Religion
Murcia 30875
Samaritans in Spain 76 Did you know? 40
FIND US INSIDE ANOTHER WORLD
Santuario Animalista Otteando el Mass in English 54
PROPERTIES ON CAMPOSOL B.
Horizonte (OTTO Animal Sanctuary) Open Door 32
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Fellowship 28 Wednesday 1.30pm-5.30pm
Education Salt Church 36
Jane Cronin’s ‘Step by Step Thursday 10am-12pm (by appointment
The Rockin’ Vicar 21 only)
Spanish’ 46
Welcome House 23 Payments can also be made in our office
Entertainment Wellspring Victory Church 46 on
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Food and Drink Out and About in July 16–17 To our advertisers.
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the opinions of the editor or publisher and the contents should be viewed as a guideline only. Professional advice should be sought
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‘Votes For Life’ For British Citizens HMA Hugh Elliott, said: “In an increasingly the bill’s introduction.
Living In Spain connected world, most British citizens
living in Spain retain deep ties to the United UK Nationals living in Spain can also vote
* British citizens who have moved Kingdom. Many still have family there, in local municipal elections in Spain once
abroad will be given ‘Votes For have worked there for many years and they have been resident here for more
Life’ as the UK Government scraps some have even fought for our country. than three years.
the arbitrary 15-year limit on the They deserve to have their voices heard in
voting rights Parliament, no matter where they live and Currently, to register as an overseas
I am delighted that UK Nationals living in elector you must be a British citizen
* New measures announced will also Spain will now be able to participate in our and have been registered to vote in UK
make it easier for overseas electors democracy.” Parliamentary Elections in the UK within
to remain registered to vote for the previous 15 years (or, in some cases,
longer. The proposals fulfil a manifesto commitment you may register if you were too young to
* Together, these changes will to deliver ‘Votes For Life’, extending have been registered before you left the
empower more British citizens the voting franchise for UK Parliamentary UK).
living overseas to participate in the General Elections to all British citizens * Overseas electors will only be
UK’s democracy. living overseas who have been previously entitled to register in respect of one
registered or previously resident in the UK. UK address. We will also put in place
New measures announced in the Queen’s These changes will come into effect in time clear rules regarding the address
Speech will make it easier for British for the next scheduled General Election in under which an overseas elector
citizens who have moved abroad to 2024. may register, while also ensuring
participate in British democracy. that the individual continues to
In addition, new rules will mean have a demonstrable connection to
Decisions made in the UK Parliament overseas electors can stay registered for a UK address. Individuals will apply
on foreign policy, defence, immigration, longer, including with an absent voting to register at the last address at
pensions and trade deals affect British arrangement in place, requiring them to which they were registered, or, if
citizens who live overseas. It is therefore renew their registration details once every they were never registered, at the
right that they have a say in UK three years, rather than annually. last address at which they were
Parliamentary General Elections. resident.
Electors will be able to reapply for a postal
The Government is setting out further vote or refresh their proxy vote at the same * Their last address can be
detail on plans to scrap the arbitrary rule time as renewing their voter registration, demonstrated in a number of ways:
that prevents British citizens from voting in streamlining the process and helping to 1. 1. By checking past copies of the
General Elections if they have lived abroad ensure overseas electors have appropriate electoral register where these
for more than 15 years. voting arrangements in place ahead of an are accessible.
election.
The changes, which will form part of the 2. 2. By checking other local data
Elections Bill, will also include measures to The Government’s wider Elections Bill will (eg. council tax records) which
enable overseas electors to stay registered also: the ERO has access to.
to vote for longer, with an absent voting Improve access to voting for electors with
arrangement in place. 3. 3. Through documentary
disabilities. evidence or, failing the above;
Prevent foreign interference by hostile an attestation from another
actors. registered elector
Tackle electoral fraud
by post, proxy, in If none of the above are possible, the
polling stations or applicant will not be able to register. This
through intimidation approach maximises continuity with the
and undue influence. existing registration system, which electors
I n c r e a s e and administrators are familiar with.
transparency and
accountability within Overseas electors registered in Great
our elections. Britain will continue to be able to vote by
proxy, by post, or in person if they happen
F u r t h e r to be in their constituency on polling day.
announcements
will be made on its For further information visit gov.uk/
measures ahead of livinginspain
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Button is 7 weeks old and was found on
the N332 a few weeks ago. She is a tough
little girl and loves to be cuddled.
Chilli is
9 weeks
old. He is
a curious,
fri en dl y
boy and
will make
a lovely
companion.
Spice is
the sister to
Chilli. She is
affectionate
and playful.
She is 9
weeks old
and ready
for her new
home.
Pepper is
9 weeks old
and looking
for a forever
home. She
is such a
beautiful girl
and very
loving.
Call 645
469 253 for more details on any of the
above beautiful cats/kittens
From last month’s edition Tabitha, Ellie,
India and Dixie were all homed.
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For several years I have been a recreational will give your home a completely new look. cushions are
interior designer and decorated many my personal
houses in The Netherlands. This favourite!
includes large and small houses, but This colour
also porches and outdoor kitchens. makes me
very happy
This year my dream came true by and makes
opening my own shop in the Big Mat in me think
Mazarrón; Catharina Interior y Deco! of sea,
sand and
freedom.
My stock
is always
changing.
Every few
weeks I
I love the smell of old wood and the thought bring in
that it was used by people in their way of new items to surprise you each time
living. I have found old water bottles from you visit my shop. For this summer,
the desert of Morocco, big wooden pots I already have some wonderful
from Bali, used for keeping herbs and shell handmade bracelets in different colours.
necklaces of the Papuans in New Guinea
used for their rituals. If you close your Are you looking for a nice present, or want
eyes, you can smell the history and imagine to give your own interior a unique look?
I have searched all over the world and found it to be perfectly fitted in your home! Catharina Interior y Deco has it all. My
extraordinary handcrafted items. They are handcrafted items come with a good price,
all made with love and care and are from so with every budget possible you will be
natural materials such as wood, metal, satisfied at Catharina Interior y Deco.
coconut and shells. Every item is unique and
makes a big difference in your house; no There are so many reasons to visit my
matter what your style is like. By using and shop!
combining old and new decoration styles, I
Catharina Interior y Deco is open
Monday-Friday 8am-2pm and 3.30pm-
8pm and Saturday 8am-1pm (excluding
holidays).
I will be available in my shop especially
for giving personal interior advice
and helping you with your ideas.
The best way to finish off your interior Hope to see you soon
and bring all kinds of styles together, is by
using various cushions. I have a very wide Catharina
range of special cushions in every size
and colour that will give an amazing final
touch. However, to be honest the turquoise
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Walk Like An Egyptian begin to put weight on my foot. The only At the end of every day, having only walked
Following on from last month’s story problem with this was the odd angle that about 100 steps around the terrace, I was
my foot now made with my ankle, as I was absolutely exhausted. At times it seemed
After 6 weeks of not being able to bear unable to flex or bend. impossible that I would ever walk again
weight on my foot, I was finally x-rayed as I used to, as my normal daily route
and relieved of the cumbersome, hot and Reading up on the internet, the first stages used to be 5km along the coastal path.
rather grubby looking cast at my hospital of physio were to practise putting about Determination and the desire to return to
visit. My poor leg was pale and rather sad 10% of my weight through my ankle and Asturias kept me going.
looking, having lost all the muscle tone then to build up gradually. I also had a range I bought a fitness tracker with a step
after being immobile. On the positive side, of exercises to do every morning which counter and the day I walked 500 steps
it was the quickest weight loss programme took around 45 minutes of patiently flexing along the pavement in La Azohia, I needed
I have ever been on and hopping around my toes, moving my ankle in circles and a rest and two beers to recover!!
on my crutches was a lot easier once I got tugging against a fitness band to develop
over my fear of bashing into the doors. muscle tone and improve flexibility. Optimistically, we rolled our unused
flights over to June 2021 and by January
The next step was yet another operation; My whole day seemed to revolve around when my progress stalled a little, the
this time to remove the large screw in learning to walk again and I wasn’t so Consultant recommended physio classes
my ankle which was holding the titanium much walking like an Egyptian; more like a every morning in the clinic in Mazarrón
plaque and the smaller screws (and hence 1 year old baby! for 6 weeks. At this point I could walk
my bones) in place. It took around 4 weeks to be able to about 1,000 steps a day, with long rests
support my weight without crutches for in between.
On October 26th, around 7 weeks after more than a few minutes and my goal was Could the lovely Juan-José and his co-
my accident, I found myself once again in to walk a few steps with David’s birthday worker Angela work miracles and get me
the hospital as a day patient waiting for cake from the kitchen to the living room hiking in Asturias by June??
the surgery. I have to say that watching by the 7th December. In the end, I hit my Only time would tell.
someone literally unscrew a large bolt goal the week before and on his birthday
from your leg on a monitor whilst you are I walked in from the kitchen proudly Call or Whatsapp Liz Edmiston on + 34 662
conscious is interesting to say the least! bearing the cake and candles. In the end, 556 433 or email liz@murciasolutions.
After a dressing was applied I was told that we celebrated my progress more than his com
after 48 hours had passed I could finally 49th!! www.murciasolutions.com
XLR Radio has been bringing you a mix were joined by new DJ’S that were new to joined will stay and continue to entertain
of unique music radio shows Through The radio but they continued to entertain their our new radio friends.
Decades every day throughout the past audiences (through the Radio).
(COVID-19) years. XLR Radio station recognizes that
they will need to make changes to
They have been here offering you their schedule to keep up to date. This
friendship, a place to share music and will have to happen so that they can
a place to talk if you were self-isolating, continue to bring you unique shows,
(or not). They continue to keep you up from their great worldwide team.
to date with their news bulletins and to They celebrated their Radio Birthday on
share and talk to new radio friends in air on June 24th and will continue to do
their meeting room on their website. so in future years.
They will keep you up to date with radio
show details on their Facebook listener’s All of the XLR Radio team hope that all
group page. of our fantastic listeners will remain safe
XLR Radio now find that with the and continue to support the station that
Their volunteer live presenters have been restrictions easing and places of brings you The Decades you love each day.
here, some doing extra shows to keep entertainment reopening they may find
you entertained by playing your favourite that some people will return to their grass XLR Radio are truly grateful for your
tunes on request. During the year they roots, but they are hoping that those who continued support throughout the year.
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Michael Harris, Anne Hernández, As the driving force behind Brexpats in Our Voice, Debbie has created a platform
Debbie Williams and Sue Wilson Named Spain, Anne has brought together a body that ensures the voice of everyone who is
in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List of trusted experts to provide free and affected by the EU referendum is heard,
accurate information to members; ensuring regardless of their nationality.”
Based in UK nationals are aware of their rights and
M a d r i d , take the necessary actions to protect them. Debbie Williams said, “I was surprised and
M i c h a e l Her work has had an indisputably positive humbled to hear that I merited this honour.
Harris is effect on the lives of so many UK nationals I am grateful for the recognition, but none
the founder living in Spain.” of this would have been possible without
and Vice the assistance of so many other wonderfully
President of A n n e dedicated campaigners who, for the last five
EuroCitizens Hernández challenging years, have been volunteering
and a British said, “I on behalf of so many people, especially the
in Europe have never vulnerable.”
committee in my life
member. A refused help As Chair of
long-time to anybody Bremain in
resident of and, to think Spain, Sue
Spain and a that just Wilson is
former teacher by offering one of the
and writer that same most visible
of English- kindness to campaigners
l a n g u a g e my fellow for the
Michael Harris
textbooks, Brits in rights of UK
Photo: EuropParlt
M i c h a e l Anne Hernandez - Brexpats Spain could nationals in
founded the grassroots organisation result in the EU. When
EuroCitizens in September 2016. The this prestigious award, it is honestly moving to
group’s purpose was, and remains, to overwhelming. Steering one’s way through Spain to
defend the rights of UK nationals in Spain the maze of requirements and changes retire over
and has particularly provided a forum for since Brexit hasn’t been easy for many and 10 years ago,
those of working age. Michael has worked I am honoured that my help to them has she had no
consistently to keep citizens’ rights firmly been recognised in this way.” experience
in the public eye, both informing the UK of advocacy,
Sue Wilson - Bremain in
community and lobbying the Spanish A former campaigning
Spain
government to great effect. He has also member of work, or
created strong working relationships with the armed speaking in public. However, the result
UK Nationals’ groups across Europe and f o r c e s , of the 2016 EU referendum affected her
been an integral part of the British in Europe D e b b i e deeply and since then she has worked on
coalition. Williams, the issue of UK nationals’ rights in various
based in different ways. Sue has lobbied UK and EU
HMA Hugh Elliott said, “Mike has made an the Valencia influencers and made great efforts to inform
exceptional contribution in standing up for r e g i o n , the UK Government’s work on citizens’
the rights of UK Nationals in Spain and set up the rights, including appearing in front of the
his work to effectively lobby key political grass roots Select Committee for Exiting the EU. She
interlocutors in Spain and the EU on their organisation has multiplied the reach of key messages
behalf has been hugely impressive. I am Brexpats to thousands of UK nationals – writing
also grateful for the way he has worked - Hear articles in the press, actively participating
alongside the Embassy, providing just the Our Voice on social media and appearing alongside
right level of support and challenge! His work ( B H O V ) British Embassy and Consular colleagues at
to defend their rights has been invaluable to as a pan- outreach events.
Debbie Williams - Brexpats
so many of the British community in Spain.” European
Hear Our Voice
group a few HMA Hugh Elliott said, “Sue has worked with
Michael Harris said “I am pleasantly days after the EU Referendum in June great determination to raise the profile of
surprised to receive this MBE for my work 2016. Moving from Belgium to Spain shortly citizens’ rights amongst politicians and key
with EuroCitizens and British in Europe, afterwards, she continued her lobbying, influencers. Her remarkable contribution
campaigning for the rights of Britons in engagement and awareness-raising efforts, and collaborative approach has helped
Spain and the EU affected by Brexit.” considering the impact of the UK’s departure the UK government minimise preventable
from the EU on both UK Nationals in Europe consular cases by ensuring UK nationals
Anne Hernández, a retired university and EU Nationals in the UK. She has made in the EU are reflected in the negotiations
lecturer, moved to Spain over 30 years ago. a huge contribution in raising awareness of and that they have a clear understanding
Based in Andalucía, Anne spearheaded the the impact of the UK’s exit from the EU on of their rights and how to access them. Her
formation of Brexpats in Spain. As its the lives of UK nationals in Europe, not only work has had a positive impact on the lives
President, Anne has worked tirelessly to as founder of Brexpats Hear Our Voice, of thousands of UK nationals.”
inform UK nationals of their EU exit rights but as a member of the British in Europe
and responsibilities. She has championed Steering Committee and co-editor of the In Sue Wilson said, “It has been a great
key issues, supported UK nationals to Limbo Project. pleasure working with Ambassador Hugh
access services, lobbied the Spanish local Elliott and his Embassy staff in Madrid,
authorities for improvements and supported HMA Hugh Elliott said, “Debbie’s voluntary helping British citizens navigate the post-
the Embassy and Consulates to disseminate contribution has been outstanding – going Brexit landscape. It has been a labour of
accurate information. beyond lobbying to provide a voice to citizens love - a tough one at times - but to have
HMA Hugh Elliott said, “Anne has given and to raise awareness of the impact the that work recognised and appreciated is
freely and selflessly of her time, actively UK’s exit from the EU has had on the daily a wonderful and unexpected surprise. I’m
and practically supporting UK nationals, lives of individuals on both a practical and absolutely delighted!”
the Embassy and the Spanish authorities. emotional level. Through Brexpats Hear
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Most Common Investment Mistakes pressured, always step back. If there is an said’. Hearsay is so dangerous. Social
Revisited offer or inducement to make a commitment Media, friends, taxi drivers etc do not know
I have been in the business of helping by a certain date and you are not 100% anything about you. A Financial Adviser
people with their investments for 30 years comfortable, get a second opinion. Missing will complete a factfind, discuss your
now and time and time again I get people out on that extra half a percent or free iPad risk profile, understand your objectives
coming to see me with problems or losses if signing up ‘now’ is not worth sleepless and be qualified to provide personalised
with their investments and feeling very nights a rushed choice would give you. advice in the form of a comprehensive
foolish about their investment decisions. There will always be another offer just report explaining his advice. Your friend
Here are the most common mistakes made around the corner. on Facebook or mate in the pub might
by investors: have struck it lucky, just exaggerating or
1 – Lack of Diversification (or putting all 4 – Too Good To Be True even not understand what he is talking
your eggs in 1 basket) Investments offering returns guaranteed about, yet can provide overwhelming
This is still the most serious mistake I come to pay 8% or 10% per annum or even and compelling arguments about their
across. Making a poor decision about some 2% per month in the current climate WILL investment success.
of your money can be disastrous, but losing have some clause, catch or risk attached in
all of it is devastating. It happens more the small print. Always get an experienced If you can avoid all the above when
often than you would think. Any adviser Financial Adviser to check out the terms investing you are half way to making
worth his salt would make sure that his and conditions before signing up. a sensible choice. It is usually best to
clients’ money is diversified in some form. get a second professional opinion of any
Just imagine losing ALL your pension fund 5 – Getting On The Gravy Train investment decision.
because a single company or investment A great example of this would be those that
fund has gone bust. I have come across invested in Bitcoin or Crypto currency at If you want more information or wish to
people who are in this situation and the the end of 2017 when the values hit their make an appointment to discuss your own
impact on their lives is indescribable. heights. Yes, people did make staggering situation then call Keith on 657 684 094 or
amounts of money, but jumping in trying email keith.littlewood@blacktowerfm.
2 – Not Reviewing On A Regular Basis to get in on the act would have been com
This is especially common. Rules and disastrous for anyone in early 2018. The
regulations change constantly, especially average of the top 10 Crypto currencies Blacktower
around tax. Also, your personal situation fell by over 80% during 2018. Bitcoin 120 Avenida Dr. Artero Guirao 2C
may change. The most common one in itself dropped from over $20,000 to less San Pedro Del Pinatar
Spain for expats is the change from being than $4,000 during that period*. Since 30740, Murcia
a UK fiscal resident to a Spanish fiscal then the price of a Bitcoin has rocketed to Our office suite is easy to find on the main
resident. When in the UK things like ISA’s $60,000 before falling to below $40,000 N332 through road of San Pedro del Pinatar
TESSA’s and PEP’s were very tax efficient when Elon Musk tweeted he wasn’t going with easy parking.
– in Spain that is not the case and can to use Bitcoin anymore. This is obviously
burden holders of such investments with a high-risk and volatile investment type Blacktower Insurance Agents &
very large unexpected Tax demands. and a Financial Adviser would explain Advisors Ltd is authorised and
this to you, so you are fully aware of the regulated in Cyprus by the Insurance
3 – Rushing A Decision pitfalls and normally does not constitute as Companies Control Service and
Never feel pressured into making an financial advice. The younger generations registered with the DGS in Spain.
investment decision. This will often lead seem to be getting more and more involved Blacktower Financial Management
to regret. If someone is making you feel in this type of investing via easy-to-use (Cyprus) Ltd is authorised and
Apps – older wiser regulated in Cyprus by the Cyprus
heads should make Securities & Exchange Commission
an effort to make and is registered with the CNMV in
sure no-one in their Spain.
family makes an
uninformed decision *Data used in this article can be found on
in an effort to get xe or any other currency converter charts
rich quick.
This communication is not intended to
6 – I Saw It On constitute and should not be construed
Facebook as, investment advice, investment
In years gone by recommendations or investment research.
this category would You should seek advice form a professional
have been called adviser before embarking on any financial
‘My mate in the pub planning activity.
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We are still unsure what restrictions will be in The Post Room, Los Alcazares Their meals are freshly prepared to order
place in July and whether we can have friends Cosas y Cosas, Cehegin and include all the traditional favourites. The
and family visiting, so this month we are chef has over 25 years’ experience including
giving you some ideas of where you can go Bars/Restaurants several years in a 5 star Indian Hotel so you
and what you can do fairly locally. There is a We really are spoiled for choice when it can be sure of ‘QUALITY’ food and service.
huge selection of Local Businesses offering comes to restaurants in the area. You can Call to reserve your table now on 968 199
days out, equipment hire and of course there choose from a quiet little Spanish bar in one 198
are bars and restaurants offering a superb of the pretty back streets, a lovely bar close
selection of local and other cuisine. to the beach or one of the many busy bars/ Adventure Experience
restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines: Do you want something different and exciting
You do not have to go far to find a completely to do with your visitors?
different world! The local Tourist Offices Ana’s Café Bar on Camposol A offer great How about a flight over Murcia with
offer you the chance to see parts of local value food and service to suit all. Sunflight Aviation in a 2 seater aircraft? You
towns with guided tours/boat trips and even Breakfasts are served 7 days a week from can choose to just be a passenger or you can
a railway experience. Check this month’s just 3.95€. take control of the aircraft on your very first
local news – NW Murcia News (page 22)/ 2 course Menu Del Dia during the week from flight.
SE Murcia News (page 38)/South Murcia 6€ including a drink. Trial flights and full training from Alhama
News (page 62) 2 course Traditional Roast on Sundays for Airpark also available as well as Sightseeing
just 6.50€ including a drink Tours. During July there is 10% discount when
If you want to just get away for a few days, Earlybird Evening Menu Monday-Friday from mentioning the Costa Cálida Chronicle.
there are numerous camp sites in the area 6€. Alternatively, if you are stuck for gift ideas
where you can either drive your own caravan Popular Tapas Night returns every Wednesday why not purchase a voucher?Tel 0044 7775
or campervan or even rent accommodation. from 7 July . 742582/0034 634 313 972
Our Essential Guide to the Costa Cálida Seriously, at prices and great food like this, 6 Happiest Spanish Towns by Think
gives you some excellent information on local who needs to stay home and cook! Spain
places to visit. This little booklet is one of Tel 699 060 472 for reservations Over the next 6 months we will disclose the
the best ways to find what is close to home top ‘Happiest’ Spanish towns, but there are
on the Costa Cálida. The Essential Guide Check out the newest restaurant on Camposol others that deserve a mention. With the
to the Costa Cálida is available to buy for A under the same management as Quality uncertainty of what restriction will be in force
only 5€ from: Indian. It may have a new name ‘Fiesta’, during the summer, you will be able to travel
Costa Cálida Chronicle office (inside but you will find the same high standard of within Spain so below are some towns worth
Another World Properties, Camposol B) food and service offered at their popular and visiting:
Best Wishes, Camposol B and Puerto de long established restaurant on Camposol B.
Mazarrón They will be offering International Cuisine Barcelona is a city that should need no
including Indian, introduction, with stunning places to visit
Mexican, Italian such as; the Sagrada Família Cathedral,
(pizzas and pastas), the psychedelic mosaïc complex, the Poble
as well as fish, meat Espanyol (every province in Spain in
and steaks. A fixed miniature in one park), Montjuïc Mountain
price lunch and (the cable-car and Olympic stadium) and the
evening menu is also lively, bustling Rambla.
available as well as
takeaway and free Palma de Mallorca with its cobbled streets,
local delivery. designer shops, elegant bars, huge and
Visit during July, formidable-looking cathedral, is a short
spend a minimum of car or bus ride from everywhere on this
20€ per couple and fascinating island. If you have time, visit the
receive a free bottle artists’ colony of Deià, where World War I
of wine for 2 when veteran and novelist Robert Graves lived for
producing the voucher much of his adult life. Valldemossa with
on page 43. its monastery where French novelist George
Fiesta in Spanish Sands and Polish composer Frédéric Chopin
translates to ‘Party’, spent a winter together is also worth a visit.
so what are you The Caves of Ham and the larger Caves of
waiting for? Drach with its fairy lights and underground
Don’t miss out. lakes are just a smattering of the top
Reserve your table on attractions on Mallorca.
968 199 226/632
741 661 Alicante is more than just an airport. You
can combine beach, shopping and visiting
If you are a lover of places showing an ancient civilisation such
Indian food, then you as the Lucentum Roman settlement. Visit
won’t be disappointed the Santa Bárbara Castle and the MARQ
with Quality Indian, Museum before hitting the shops and
Camposol B. Open 7 chilling out on the sands of the El Postiguet
days a week for lunch urban beach.
and dinner, you can
choose from their ‘A A short break to Madrid should include
La Carte’ menu or the shopping, a walk around the Plaza Mayor
option of a special and Plaza de España, a stroll around the
lunch menu at 9.95€ gigantic, green Retiro Park, a tour of the
(including a drink), or Royal Palace and visit theart galleries; the
their ‘Earlybird’ menu Thyssen-Bornemizsa, the Reina Sofía,
at 12.95€ (including a and El Prado.
drink) between 6-8pm.
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We had ponies in am sure he will bounce back and enjoy his
some really one place. new life with AAR.
sad news
last month - We have Brilliant News
our first ever taken on an Little Joe
donkey Lola, enormous who was
that we project, but recently
rescued 14 we didn’t go thrown out
years ago, into this half- of a van has
went over h e a r t e d l y. just been
the Rainbow Our donkeys rehomed in
Bridge. She need a safe, Scotland so
was an old quiet, calm we wish him
girl, but environment all the best
we were where they on his new
not quite are loved journey.
expecting it My beautiful Lola, life will The beautiful Angelo enjoying and cared
to happen never be the same without life for 24 hours If you have
just yet. her, I miss her dreadfully a day 365 a rental
We are devastated beyond words. Over days a year, where they can roam freely property
the last 14 years she had worried us on and never want for anything. With your and are
quite a few occasions, but just bounced help we are achieving this and the donkeys looking for Joe the Jack Russell
back. This time though it was her that are there already love it! They wander, some well-
time and through all the sadness we scratch, play, hang out and the landscape priced furniture, look no further! Our
have nothing but wonderful memories. is interesting for them so they don’t shops in Roldan or Mazarrón Town have
Reliable, dependable, unflappable Lola become bored and cause trouble! Donkeys beds, settees, tables and chairs, bedside
attended so many shows, garden parties, are naturally clever, playful, friendly and cabinets, coffee tables, lamps, bed linen,
fiestas, church services and more without sometimes naughty which makes each one towels, accessories and more to enhance
ever putting a hoof wrong. You will live so unique. Take a look at our FB page to any property. Most of our summer clothing
on in our Sanctuary Lola. Sweet dreams see lots of pictures of the donkeys in their is only 1€ with dresses still only 3€. We
precious girl. new environment. Typically, donkeys are also have lots of clothing for children and
sweet and gentle, enjoying associating babies. We would love to welcome you in
At The Sanctuary, the donkeys are having with people which is why we can’t wait for either of our shops.
a whale of a time. Everyone is working you to be able to come and meet them.
hard to get all the correct paperwork and As usual I will be on Camposol B, car park
licences in place. We have had several Our new donkey, Brioche, has been in my normal place on Mondays from
meetings along with quotes to get the land very well cared for and loved, but due 11.30am-1.30pm to receive any donations
excavated (flattened) in order to start the to personal circumstances he had to be for the shops, or you can drop them off in
construction of the stables. rehomed. He is about 10 years old and is either Roldan or Mazarrón from 10.30am-
That will be huge progress and a massive currently in hospital having been castrated 1.30pm.
step closer to us being able to open up the and is feeling a little sad. He is on IV
Sanctuary and have all our donkeys and antibiotics because of an infection, but I Andrea x
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That’s what happens when you daydream! problem to think about - our success! activities this autumn; the new programme
Shirley had asked a question and I wasn’t Larger group sizes meant increased is partially ready.
listening properly but became aware that distance between walkers at the back
everyone was looking at me expectantly, and front – not a comfortable situation
so mumbled a vague “OK” and that’s how, for anyone and particularly difficult for
five years ago, I became leader of the the leaders. We resolved it by also having
WARM walking group. I’m Jessica and by SWARM walks. Offering these slower,
the time you read this, will actually have shorter, simpler outings allowed everybody
just handed over Presidency to Martin to choose which pace of walk they would
O’Hanlon. prefer. Post-pandemic and possibly less fit,
I suspect that a SWARM walk might be
Actually, I don’t really remember what most people’s first choice for the start of
happened in detail, but I know that it the new season!
started an unforgettable period in which
I had a lot of fun and made a lot of new
friends. All that was needed was someone
willing to co-ordinate a programme of
outings; simple! It seems so long ago now WARM started in 2005 after Pat’s request
and so much has happened. I’d love to be for people to join her and Lawrie on a walk.
able to zap the memories into your heads, I like to think that although committee
but maybe that’s not such a good idea! members may change, as a group, we’re
Hopefully, the attached photos will whet continuing her welcoming tradition. Murcia
your appetite. is such an amazing region and we’re
constantly finding fascinating new places
to explore.
I’m very pleased with what has been
achieved over the last five years, but
WARM only succeeds because we have there’s so much more to do. I’ve really
people who are willing to share a walk - it missed exploring with friends and shall
couldn’t exist without the goodwill of the most definitely be sticking around to enjoy
groups of people who volunteer to lead our future frolics (how did Norma find last
(none are professional). This collaboration month’s photo of me with a pint?!) and
has been a part of our ethos from the working to support the current committee:
beginning and probably the key ingredient David, Karin, Martin, Norma and Patricio.
of why we are so relaxed and welcoming There’s also the second walking book to
- we all understand the effort involved in get started on.
leading a route and are therefore more
To start with we had to get affordable tolerant of occasional imperfections; long
insurance, but all the different options may it continue!
were too expensive so eventually we set up
an ‘Asociación’ - an official, tax-registered,
non-profit-making company. I felt scarily
out of my depth doing it, but Patricio
provided the comfort of a safety-net and
we were instantly rocketed to the roles
of President
and Vice
President
respectively.
T h e
objective
was achieved Let’s get out there; places to go, people to
though and meet, bars to inspect! Maybe you would
five years like to join us? Just email your details to
ago we Then COVID! Enough said; we all WARM2005@gmail.com
bought the understand the implications. Thanks to
first season’s new Secretary Norma’s professionalism,
insurance. we managed the difficult situation – what
a baptism of fire for her! We hope that
We then (adopting all appropriate safety measures)
had a new we will soon be able to resume walking
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2020 will go down in the history books as assistance to pull off what their wrecked apprehension is that euthanasia might be
a sort of ‘annus horribilis’ because of the situation prevents them from putting into the legal riddance of vulnerable persons
COVID crisis and a landmark event might practice? looking forward to living, despite the woes
go unnoticed: it was the year when the that may plague them. Merciless people
Congress of Deputies greenlighted the might annihilate relatives whenever their
right to the euthanasia draft bill of law, the care and attention seem a tiresome task.
first step for the PSOE Government to get Even a bleaker case scenario might arise;
the law passed. It didn’t come as a surprise that of greedy heirs anxious to come into
since it was common knowledge that the money.
PSOE endeavoured to push through the
so called ‘right to a dignified death’, an What do I make of all these arguments?
enterprise endorsed by its allies of ‘Unidas Seldom do I see things so straight forward:
Podemos’. Furthermore, some mainstream First of all I will debunk the fallacy of
outlets had been laying the groundwork ‘unrestricted freedom’. No more do I
for some time for such legal provisions to consider euthanasia to be an exercise of
be executed (in other words, the award- freedom than I deem suicide to be such.
winning film ‘Mar Adentro’ by Alejandro One doesn’t decide to take one’s own life;
Amenabar.) one falls into suicide, into euthanasia. Who
might imagine what despair and loneliness
Its approval hasn’t come as a surprise, but can blind some to demand euthanasia?
neither has it been without controversy,
even though the current COVID-related As regards the humanitarian endeavour
vicissitudes have diverted the public to end suffering, we have neglected the
attention away from this contentious palliative care that can relieve those aches.
subject. In this essay I will try to summarize It’s a forgotten aspect of the question.
the arguments of its proponents and Why don’t we invest in its application? A
opponents and I will venture my own view. genuine humanitarian approach consists of
mitigating pains and troubles; not of doing
The major argument of those who away with those who endure them!
champion euthanasia lays in that the right
to choose cannot be restricted by any It seems that life puts some through hell;
principles whatsoever; in other words; but our resilience is greater than our
going for euthanasia would equate to an The opponents of euthanasia don’t rely misfortune. Palliative treatment and love
exercise of freedom. Some people are so on the most mainstream outlets to voice get us through the cruellest adversity.
handicapped that they are incapable of their concerns; only on the right-wing
taking their own lives, but they appear ones (no-one is a match for Amenabar, Sonsoles Hinojosa Mellado
willing to do so. Whoever would deny the by the way) and, to a great extent, their Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Murcia
I don’t know burst out in tears and someone asked him Jokers to the right! Here I am stuck in the
about you, why. He replied “The elastic broke.” Oh middle with you’ and the line ‘I’ve got the
but my well, smile if you must! feeling that something ain’t right’.
memory is
losing its This got me thinking about the COVID Let’s face it, there is a lot in the world
edge; mainly situation and promises. We get thrown that ‘ain’t right’ and we are all stuck in
with names. some hope and then it is pulled away. the middle of something, like a long dark
Being a We get told everything is going well, the tunnel where hope glimmers faintly at the
playwright vaccines are on course and a road map end, but seems out of reach.
and author out of lockdown is dangled. At the time of
I used to writing (which will probably have changed Call me a clown, call me a joker, but here
be able to countless times by the time you read this) I am trying to get some kind of clarity in
remember the situation looks even less clear. my head. Don’t take my Faith away please,
a c t o r s ’ because I know from my own experience
names as Who do we trust? that it is the only thing that works for me.
this was Which excuses are we prepared to accept? Through many sorrows, many battles my
important. More importantly, what choice do we have? Faith goes on; OK, bruised and scarred, a
Now I find We are all tiny cogs in a huge machine that bit battered at times, but a living reality.
m y s e l f rolls on and on regardless; relentlessly.
lying in bed If you would like a confidential chat I am
and going Where is God in all this chaos? Some ask always available. I can’t help if you don’t
through the alphabet trying to remember the question, but most don’t care. ask!
names, or using Google. Ring any bells?!!
My answer is “He is right here in the middle ‘Bye for now and God bless
I can’t remember jokes any more. I start with us”; not some distant, disapproving,
off and lose the thread in the middle. One vengeful ‘Being’, but the author of Love. Rev Andrew
is about a man in Glasgow who used to I like the chorus to the song Stuck in the Email ahrea2@yahoo.co.uk or ring 634
throw coins to the children. One day he Middle with You: ‘Clowns to the left of me! 386 179
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Check at your local Tourist Office for The Archaeological See of Begastri routes and modes of transport – details on
full details of Events opens Saturdays & Sundays for tours: www.turismomoratalla.com, info@
The use of masks, complying with 10am-2pm. A video presentation turismomoratalla.com, or tel 696 807
safety distances and the use of is followed by a guided tour to 037
hydroalcoholic gel is mandatory. see the remains of the Iberian culture
before the IV century BC. 2€ pp. MULA
BULLAS www.mula.es
www.bullas.es Eco Park ‘Coto de las Maravillas’ T: 968 661 501 Market Sat
T: 968 652 244 Market Tues for family activities including zip lines, El Cigarralejo Museum and Casa
Visit Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla. archery, nature walks and many other Pinatada with relatively new exhibitions
Guided tours (in English) for only 2 organised outdoor activities. They can may have escaped your attention to-date
persons (5€ pp) or there is an audio guide host any type of event. Campsite, BBQ – info from Tourist Office.
system in English. Museo del Vino has a area and kiosk-bar offering a great menu
shop with bodega prices. To visit either/ – and you can book. MURCIA
info, tel 968 657 211, Tourist Office, or Open weekends 10am-5pm; weekdays www.turismodemurcia.es
email casamuseodonpepe@bullas.es prior booking. T: 968 358 749
Tel 968 069 202 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Discover the contemporary arts centre
CALASPARRA Email info@conexioncultura.es Centro Parraga in the city centre.
www.turismocalasparra.es www.cotodelasmaravillas.com Tel 968 351 410
T: 968 745 325 info@centroparraga.com
Saturday 17th July – Free Guided Night
CARAVACA Tour (in Spanish) - Cehegin Musulman Through July until 1st August - Noches
www.turismocaravaca.org 9pm from Plaza Castillo de Malecon
T: 968 702 424 Market Mon Registration essential at Tourist Office This open air series of concerts/stand-up/
A museum gem explores Caravaca’s theatre shows will be held at either Murcia
history of skilled craftsmanship and JUMILLA Rio or Estadioa Enrique in Murcia
remarkable engineering. An amazing www.jumilla.org Tickets from
collection of miniatures portray these T: 968 780 237 Market Tues www.lasnochesdelmalecon.com
skills, including Caravaca’s manufacture/ Lovers of art should visit the Saorin Thursday 1st July – Marita de Grana
export of espadrilles. Located at Calle Painting Museum, a small museum of Friday 2nd July – Novedades Carminha
Puentecilla No 3, Bajo. works by the local artist, Jesus Lozano Saturday 3rd July – Los Morancos
Tel 968 795 620 for opening times. Saorin and others from the area. Includes Sunday 4th July – Nach
sculptures and canvasses. Monday 5th July - Dvico
The Carlos Blanco Fadol Museum Reserve guided visit on 660 959 631. Tuesday 6th July – India Martinez
of Ethnic Instruments in Barranda is Wednesday 7th July – M-Clan
signposted and offers easy access for The Convent of Santa Ana del Monte Wednesday 7th July - Camilo (Enrique
mobility issues. 5% of his 4,000-piece in the mountains south of Jumilla is worth Stadium)
collection rotates in the space available. a visit for the history and stunning views Thursday 8th July – Miguel Provida
3€ (reduced 2€/child 1€). Check opening over town and landscape. Follow the RM- Friday 9th July – Carlos Sadness
times with Tourist Office. 714 south-west and signposted – 5km Saturday 10th July – Sidonie & Anibal
from town centre. Check with Tourist Gomez DJ
CEHEGÍN Office for opening times. Sunday 11th July - Carlos Sadness
www.turismocehegin.es Tuesday 13th July - Juan Amodeo
T: 968 723 550 Market Wed Check out the Archaeological Museum Wednesday 14th July – Sofia Ellar
(tel 968 757 379) and the Ethnography Thursday 15th July - Estrella Morente
And Natural Sciences Museum (tel Friday 16th July - Lori Meyers
968 780 740) which also offer various Sunday 18th July – Cepeda
workshops for all the family at various Tuesday 20th July - Love of Lesbian
times. Wednesday 21st July - Love of Lesbian
Thursday 22nd July – Love of Lesbian
Wine buffs can contact a choice of 15 Friday 23rd July – Miguel Campello
bodegas affiliated to the Ruta del Vino Saturday 24th July – Izal (Enrique
for guided visits for small groups or Stadium)
individuals and to buy produce. Liaise Saturday 24th July - Prok
with bodegas as most will attempt to Sunday 25th July – Goyo Jimenez
coordinate groups and provide a relevant Tuesday 27th July – Chica Sobrasalto
language-guide; or enquire through Wednesday 28th July – Sober &
Tourist Office. Ciclonautus
Thursday 29th July – Zoo
Saturday 3rd July – Free Night Visit to Friday 30th July – Miguel Rios
historic old town of Jumilla Saturday 31st July - Zahara
8pm from Puerto de Teatro Vico Sunday 1st August - Sergio Dalma
MORATALLA YECLA
www.ayuntamientomoratalla.net www.turismo.yecla.es
T: 968 730 208 Market Sat T: 968 754 104 Market Wed
Tours to the Rock Art of Moratalla are Sunday 4rd July - Sierra Salinas Route
available encapsulating prehistoric to With Visit To Vineyards 5€
medieval styles and worthy of its UNESCO
World Heritage status. There are several Continued on page 23
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Continued from page 22 and famous nicknames. You will be told del Tesoro where we will be amazed
stories, chants and little songs, which by the local legends about the place.
Learn about the history and the flora and
were told by the light of the fire on winter Finally, the visit will end in the Quarry
fauna in a pleasant spring walk. Take your
afternoons. where we will learn about the use of the
car to 12km from Yecla, stopping to see
This is especially for children, but is stone and where we can find the blocks
points of interest such as the house of
necessary for the child to be accompanied extracted in the buildings of the city.
Linchao and the viewpoint of Rabasa. Then
by an adult. Meet at 9.30am
we will access on foot through a path to
It is forbidden to make videos and The visit is aimed at families with children.
the famous Cueva del Lagrimal finishing
photographs. Booking at Tourist Office essential.
at the guardhouse, one of the highest
Booking essential at Tourist Office
points in the mountains. We will end the
Visit Deortegas Almazara to learn about
morning with a visit to the vineyards and
Sunday 1st August - Strolling Through their olive oil production. Limited places
a wine tasting at Bodegas Evine.
the Magic Mountain - they will try to fit you in with a group
Meet: 10am at Ardal roundabout
Stroll through Mount Arabí beginning or accommodate your group. 8€ pp
h t t p s : / / g o o . g l / m a p s /
in the vicinity of the Casa del Guarda includes a blind tasting of various oils, a
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(parking). Get to know the most important healthy breakfast and a comprehensive
Booking essential at Tourist Office
fauna and flora of the area. We will guide to the nutritional benefits, origins,
continue along the path to the Arabilejo production techniques and much more.
Saturday 31st July - Free Guided Tour
and the Campos de Cazoletas where we English-speaking staff has to be pre-
of Pascualico and His Little World
will discover the possible functions of the booked on request.
From the novel The Little World of
rock carvings, how they were done and Tel 968 969 644
Pascualico by the Yeclano writer José Luis
the main characteristics of the culture Email info@deortegas.com
Castillo –Puche. You will be taken through
that made them. We will return along the www.deortegas.com
the steets of Yecla with its surprises
same path heading towards the Cueva
Thank You! – a word we use probably country. Go on, count up how many and give thanks in all circumstances.’ It’s
every day, or to be correct two words. different languages you can say ‘thank not always easy is it? 1 Corinthians 15
you’ in. I am sure you will be surprised! I tells us to give thanks to God who gives
It is said an average person will say ‘thank know I was. us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
you’ five times a day. To me that doesn’t Time and again in the Bible we are urged
seem to be such a great number of times! Not just an ordinary phrase is it? When to be thankful. It is a trait of someone
It’s also been pointed out that more used correctly, it is an expression which who has Christ in their hearts.
often than not when the word/s are used helps to make up the everyday things of
they are uttered out of habit rather than human relationships. The same can be If you would like to contact us regarding
sincerity and gratefulness. said of the relationship that we have with anything we have publicised or may be
Jesus. ‘Thank you’ is confirmation that planning in the future, our contact details
When Derek pours me a second glass of we matter, that we’re not being taken are:
water, often I don’t need a full glass and so advantage of and it becomes a link we Lynda.spain@hotmail.co.uk
I will say ‘thank you’ to stop him filling my have to trust; a spontaneous remark to Derek.tycymru@gmail.com
glass. Why don’t I just say “That’s enough”, the Lord when we view the beauty around Tel 633 447 937
then thank him! Do you see my point? us, or come upon something special that
we hadn’t expected to see. Welcome House
‘Thank you’ is a way of showing our 3A Campillo y Suertes
appreciation and is a sign of humility. There are many scriptures that talk about Cehegin
It is used globally and I suspect one of ‘thanks’; a reminder in 1 Thessalonians
the first words we learn when in a foreign 5:16-18 ‘Rejoice always, pray continually
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