He was halfway down the path to the front gate and the sound of the door closing behind him, was like a gunshot striking him between the shoulder blades. He paused for a moment before continuing to the gate, where he turned for a final look back. If he cared to admit it, he would
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Hi everybody and happy New Year to all of you… As every year on the 5th of January the dreams of all kids become true. The Three Kings will bring the presents they have been waiting for. In my opinion, it is fantastic to attend the Three King parade and see all children faces lit
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I’ve been coming to my house in Gran Alacant for the past 12 years, usually for 3 months in Spring and 2 months in autumn. Each season has turned up its surprises; it seems that each time I visit there is at least one remarkable occurrence in the Clot, and the end of the year
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“We have been writing an article in GA Advertiser for 2 years now and feel we are becoming in danger of merely repeating what has been said in those previous editions. So, starting this month and in future months we intend to provide only essential information about our Society meetings, sufficient to let any golfers
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A recent research has proved cats actually have facial expressions, and some people know how to recognize them. These people are called “cats whisperers”. Persons like us, who have owned cats for years, already knew it: we know, not only when our cat is ill or in pain, but also when is happy, bored, amazed,
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My name is Heidi and I come from Helsinki, Finland. With my husband Olli-Pekka and our 3 dogs we live in Gran Alacant and enjoy the brilliant Mediterranean climate and possibility of discovering new hiking routes all over our Alicante province and sometimes even a bit further. Ironically, I have a fear of heights, but
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CHICKEN RUN November 24th Once again the monthly chicken run was well supported and enjoyed by all. Wendy Sheridan won the chicken for the ladies and Steve Hindle won the men’s. As Wendy was returning to England for Xmas she raffled the chicken which was won by Les Bounds. The chickens were donated by Harry
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Festive evening of traditional Christmas carol and top Christmas hits …mince pies and sausage rolls. Thank you Stuart & Sheila for organizing the evening and thank you all who took part. Merry Christmas everyone x LoungeD, MASA Square, Gran Alacant
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LoungeD Christmas Cocktail Party raised 400€ for Debra Butterfly Children https://www.pieldemariposa.es/en/. Well done Joan and all who took part xxx
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE October 11th was the first game of the season, which saw the Monte Mar Matadors playing the Monte Mar Toreadors. It was a good mornings bowling played in good spirit by both teams. The match ended in a draw with the Matadors winning the shots. Well done to all who took part. VISITING
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Hi everybody, In December we will have parades of Moors and Christians held in Alicante and in Monforte del Cid from 5th to 9th. There are two main parades – one at night and the other one at midday, followed by fireworks on the last day. In Santa Pola, like every year, we will celebrate
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I received a message the other day from Barry, our esteemed former GA Advertiser editor. He had been asked by another reader if I could answer a few questions about all the white egrets which descend on the Clot during the evening to roost in the reed beds. As many of you will know, the
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