Hi, my name is Lynne and I have been lucky to call Gran Alacant home for the last 6 years. People fascinate me and I love to hear about their adventures and life stories. Over the next few months, I will be sharing some interviews with GA’s very own Superstars! Tell me about your job
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1850 runners turned out on Sunday 13 November to run 21km in the IV Gran Carrera del Mediterraneo which started in Alicante before passing through Urbanova and Arenales, continuing along the coast to La Cadena before finishing at Varadero in Santa Pola. The daughter (Lykke Trusbak) of my Danish friends in GA flew out on
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The year is ending, and it can be easily summarized like this: it has been the year of the fake news. Here, in Spain, about Ley de Bienestar Animal (Animal Welfare Act), which is NOT EVEN completely developed at this moment, we have heard lots of silly things and nonsense. We’ve already written about this
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As we write this article the world’s leaders are meeting in Egypt at the COP 27 summit conference to discuss measures to address the challenge of global climate change. Climate change is one of several interrelated issues threatening the natural world and human civilisation: Species extinction, desertification, degradation of soil and the acidification and pollution
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VISITING TEAM On Saturday 15th October we welcomed a touring team from Weston Super Mare. We played six rinks of rinks everyone thoroughly enjoyed the bowling in lovely Spanish sunshine. After the game we enjoyed snacks and drinks in the Tavern. The captain of the visiting team presented Cindy with a Plaque of their club
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Enjoying NEW “TAPAS & COCKTAILS” afternoons on a sunny terrace at Dunbars restaurant Monday to Friday from 14:00 – 18:00
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Great Afternoon at The London Tavern Afternoon Tea Party with Kim Peters
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One of the features of Spain that is little understood by foreigners is its tradition of establishing model new towns and villages. The country is scattered with little settlements built at various times over the last three hundred years by landowners, industrialists and governments. The motivations for establishing these planned communities have included utopianism, commercial
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AUSSIE PAIRS On Wednesday 21st September we played the popular drawn Aussie Pairs.Twenty four players took part each pair played eighteen ends. The result was based on the most shots per couple. The winners were Joan Harding and Sue Bounds the runners up were Jan Soars and Ian Hamilton. Well done to the winners and
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We are now able to enjoy the cooler weather at our 11am Wednesday sessions at the Indoor Centre on Av. D’Escandinavia,78. Numbers are constantly good with old regulars coming and visiting more frequently as we all come to terms with “life with Covid” – and we continue to welcome new members and introduce them to
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1st of October saw El Altet host their 7th edition of the 5k and 10k races with 3 of our runners taking part – Philippe (GA Homefinders) and 2 new comers, Ian and Julie from the UK. Philippe has suffered with knee problems (Meniscus) for many years and this was his first race in 2 years
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In August last year we visited the historic Archena spa hotel on the River Segura in Murcia for Juan’s birthday. We were very impressed by the river and countryside surrounding it. This year we organised a return trip to the River Segura, also for Juan’s birthday, but with a very different feel – water rafting!
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As the temperature cools somewhat there is an increase in activity both here in GA and at home with runners arriving from their homes and looking for partners to run with. Jeanne looks like she is improving from her injuries and has started her slow journey back to fitness and is looking forward to the
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Hi, my name is Lynne and I have been lucky to call Gran Alacant home for the last 6 years. People fascinate me and I love to hear about their adventures and life stories. Over the next few months, I will be sharing some interviews with GA’s very own Superstars! This month’s interview is with
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CHICKEN RUN Sunday 28th August Twenty two players took part in the monthly chicken run. As it was another very hot day we only played sixteen ends. The chickens were won by Cindy Bedford and Phil Goble the eggs by Sheila Roberts and Chris Harding. Thank you to Jack Burrell and Tanya Oliver who donated
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Hi, my name is Lynne and I have been lucky to call Gran Alacant home for the last 6 years. People fascinate me and I love to hear about their adventures and life stories. Over the next few months, I will be sharing some interviews with GA’s very own Superstars! This month’s interview is with
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Fantastic night at The London Tavern with Robbie Williams Tribute
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Great night at Tommy’s Bar with fabulous Fake 70s duo and a bit of fancy dress
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Not wanting to state the obvious, August was hot. In fact too hot to run, but some did venture out in the early morn, to try and avoid the hot sun. Eileen arrived from the UK and bravely ventured out on a run, as did Julie before she returned to Scotland. Both have now picked
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The Alicante region is a hive of activity year-round with seasonal festivals celebrating food, drink, history and local traditions. The summer, coinciding with a traditionally less demanding period in the fields, is packed with diverse fiestas and celebrations which allow one to hop from village to village in a big summer-long party. All of these
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CHICKEN RUN Sunday 31st July On a very hot Sunday morning we had a very enjoyable competition, it was good to see some of our new members enjoying the morning. Thanks to Neil and Debbie Crawford who sponsored the chickens and as usual Julia and Ian Hamilton for the eggs and of course thanks to
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Hi, my name is Lynne and I have been lucky to call Gran Alacant home for the last 6 years. People fascinate me and I love to hear about their adventures and life stories. Over the next few months, I will be sharing some interviews with GA’s very own Superstars! This month’s interview is with
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Despite the rapid industrialization of our region during the 60s, 70s and 80s and the dominance of technology in our lives, driving in the summer months through the rural areas of our region still means spotting numerous ‘huertos or huertas’. These two words are normally used interchangeably although strictly speaking a huerto is a short
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WEEKEND BOWLING WITH INDALO BOWLS CLUB After a three years gap we had a weekend competition with our friends from Indalo. We played six rinks of rinks on both days. On the first day Indalo won 10 – 2 after the game we all met at 7pm for dinner at Gran Mundo. The evening went
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The (Continuing) Adventures of the Gran Alacant Runners At the beginning of July we had our first opportunity to meet up as a group, after, would you believe, a walk. It was too hot to run at that time of day (10:00am). After our walk we enjoyed some liquid refreshments in Molly Malones (see photo).
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Private piano concert at Skipper Bar, MASA Square, Gran Alacant
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Sheila’s & Pam’s Birthday and Sheila’s Farewell party at Dunbars, Gran Alacant
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Bollywood dancing at Azafran Indian, MASA Square, Gran Alacant
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Royal Ascot LAdies Day @ The Jolly Rodger Carabassi Centre, Gran Alacant
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Great evening with Paco Dalla @ Skipper Bar MASA Square Gran Alacant
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Complete Madness 2022 @ Miley O’Rourke’s Bar Carabassi Centre, Gran Alacant
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Rita celebrating her 80th birthday at Dunbars Restaurant, Gran Alacant
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Liz’s birthday at Skipper Bar, MASA Square, Gran Alacant
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Perhaps we have got used to the peace and quiet of our coastline during the winter season so summer is fast approaching and the coastline gets busier we are being more and more attracted to the incredible mountainous landscape of inland Alicante. The valleys that criss-cross Alicante province are punctuated by stunning castles standing atop
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Hi, my name is Lynne and I have been lucky to call Gran Alacant home for the last 6 years. People fascinate me and I love to hear about their adventures and life stories. Over the next few months, I will be sharing some interviews with GA’s very own Superstars! This month’s interview is with
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CHICKEN RUN The monthly chicken run was well attended by bowlers and social members. The winners of the chickens were Irene and after a play off between Phil and Ian, Phil. The eggs were won by Lynda and Howie. Thank you to Mick and Jan Soars who donated the chickens and Ian and Julia Hamilton
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In 2018, the project of the doctors of Gran Alacant Family Doctors 24h was born. One which consisted in creating a familiar clinic where patients could be in a close environment, with a trustworthy and reliable doctor that keeps track of them, and even assists their emergencies and other kinds of necessities, of them
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During May John ran the Sunderland 10k and has now completed his 50th Park Run which is held at 09:00 every Saturday at numerous destinations across the world (but sadly not in Spain) with John running in England, Scotland, New Zealand and South Africa, whilst Claudia and Brigitte ran the Gaurdamar Medio Maraton (21k) not
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Our region has this year had more rainfall since January than at any time since the 1870s. The effects of this watery bounty are clear to see in the lush greenery of the landscape around us. The local waterways have also sprung to life as they drain water from the highlands and mountains that are
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Hi, my name is Lynne and I have been lucky to call Gran Alacant home for the last 5 years. People fascinate me and I love to hear about their adventures and life stories. Over the next few months, I will be sharing some interview with GA’s very own Superstars! This month’s interview is with
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VISITING TEAM On Wednesday 20th of April we were due to play a visiting team from Henfield but unfortunately rain stopped play. As we had booked the Belfry for lunch the visitors arrived early afternoon had a few drinks and a chat before enjoying a lovely lunch. After lunch the Lady Captain presented Cindy with
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Wonderful Afternoon Tea Party at The London Tavern Centro Commercial Gran Alacant… with entertainment by brilliant Kim Peters
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Great evening with Paco Dalla in Skipper Bar MASA Square, GRAN ALACANT
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Gran Alacant Ladies having a wonderful afternoon at Skipper Bar, MASA Square
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