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1st JULY, 2016 EDITION 26 OWNERS CLUBHOUSE RUN BY OWNERS FOR OWNERS N E W S L E T T E R IN THE JULY ISSUE FINEST DINING TERRACE IN THE CLUB CLUBHOUSE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION REBATE GOURMET LUNCH DAYBREAK EXCURSION THE SECRET MOORISH VALLEY DAYBREAK EXCURSION DANNI VIVALDI MAGIC EVENING - A NIGHT OF MYSTERY & SURPRISES PAUL BENNETT LITERARY LUNCH & CRIME QUIZ SIERRA NEVADA STAYBREAK, FEBRUARY 2017 RIVER CRUISE STAYBREAK, DECEMBER 2016 Restaurant reservations to club ext. 1780 or email > [email protected] or via the reservation form on the Clubhouse website NEWSLETTER NEWS & VIEWS FROM STEWART HARRIS CHAIRMAN, THE OWNERS CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE Dear Fellow Owners As we welcome the many non-resident Owners who visit the Clubhouse through July and August, the refurbishment of the rear dining terrace is nearing completion, the last phase of work being the installation of new toldos on the remainder of the elevated section of the terrace. Last month I announced the launch of the first ever Clubhouse Photographic Competition and details of how to enter, together with winners’ prizes, are listed later in this newsletter. I hope Owners will support the competition and look forward seeing entries flooding in over the summer. Owners will also have noticed that landscape designer Paco de Lara and his team have been busy installing a variety of new plants and palms, both around this terrace and also in the beds located on the lower level. The result is beautiful and will only get better as the various plants become established. Finally, atmospheric up-lighting has been positioned in the border around the terrace and stylish new lights installed on the toldos and the dining room wall. The overall effect is stunning and surely seals the Clubhouse’s reputation as the ‘destination of choice’ for La Manga Club Owners. Live summer music continues in the club lounge through July, with popular Jenna McNeil appearing every Tuesday and Thursday night. Looking forward, Gill Schofield, our Events Manager, has organised a full programme of events for the autumn and winter. These include the return of acclaimed author Paul Bennett, a Dani Vivaldi Magic Night, a DayBreak excursion to Rebate for a gourmet lunch, a trip to the Secret Moorish Valley and also two overnight StayBreaks. One will be a Spanish city river cruise in early December and the second a skiing trip to the Sierra Nevada in late February. Details of other events will be announced in due course. With best wishes, Stewart Harris NEWSLETTER FINE DINING, FINE SERVICE AND POSSIBLY THE FINEST DINING TERRACE IN THE CLUB Landscape designer Paco de Lara has reworked the plant beds, and also the border edging the terrace, to create a beautiful garden, which “A beautiful natural garden, which will provide a beautiful backdrop to Joaquin’s excellent food.” In line with the commitments made by the Clubhouse committee at last November’s AGM, there have been many improvements to the facilities provided for the benefit of Owners. will provide a beautiful backdrop to Joaquin’s excellent food. By coincidence a perfect subject for our photographic competition! Inside the Clubhouse, the dining room has been redecorated, with curtains, paintings, plants, lights and new menus introduced, plus a new sound system installed in the Club lounge. The terrace before work started Outside, thanks to the generosity of Sue Whelan the children’s play area has been completely refurbished and on the dining terrace there are new toldos to provide shade during the heat ofthe day and to keep the chill off diners through the evening. Finally, at night time the overall effect is enhanced by a new lighting system, which features uplighters in the border to maximise the impact of the plants and atmospheric lights mounted on the toldos . Please enjoy. NEWSLETTER CLUBHOUSE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION to the Owners who submit the chosen cover image and also the 12 photographs selected to represent the months of the year. Please see the Clubhouse website for full details. Last month saw the launch of our first ever Clubhouse Photographic Competition. It will run until the 31st October, 2016, so there’s plenty of time to get your entries in. Prizes will be awarded 2017 CLUBHOUSE CALENDAR PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION ENTRY CATEGORIES & PHOTOGRAPH SUBMISSION PROCEDURES ! The Owners Clubhouse ! Sunrise and Sunset, ! Golf ! Landscapes ! Tennis, ! Gardens ! Other Sports ! Buildings ! Swimming Pools ! Restaurants ! The Natural World, ! People and Personalities NOTE: Swimming pool photographs must be of adults only and landscape photographs must be taken either inside, or from inside the borders of La Manga Club YOU MAY ENTER AS MANY PHOTOGRAPHS, IN AS MANY CATEGORIES, AS YOU LIKE. HOWEVER, PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY ONE PHOTOGRAPH PER ENTRY FORM. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN IN 2015 AND 2016 UP TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE 31ST OCTOBER, 2016 MAY BE SUBMITTED The selected photograph in each category will win a prize. 2017 CLUBHOUSE CALENDAR PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDED IN THE FIRST OWNERS CLUBHOUSE CALENDAR? IF YES, THERE ARE TWELVE ENTRY CATEGORIES THAT COVER THE ESSENCE OF LIFE, LEISURE AND SPORT AT LA MANGA CLUB The competition is open to LMC property owners and their immediate family. Entrants must have registered their LMC address on the Clubhouse website to enter. If not already registered, simply Google www.lmc-ownersclubhouse.com , click on the link in the second box down and follow the instructions. Please remember that General Community user names and passwords do not work on the Owners Clubhouse website. YOU MAY ENTER AS MANY PHOTOGRAPHS, IN AS MANY CATEGORIES, AS YOU LIKE. HOWEVER, PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY ONE PHOTOGRAPH PER ENTRY FORM. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN IN 2015 AND 2016 UP TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE 31ST OCTOBER, 2016 MAY BE SUBMITTED The selected photograph in each category will win a prize. In addition, the photograph that is judged to be the best of the twelve category winners (it being replaced as the category winner by the second placed photograph) will be chosen as the cover photograph and the photographer will receive a special prize. One of the category winners will be drawn from the 10 to 15 age group. The 2017 calendar will be published during December, 2016. The thirteen prize winners will be notified by the 30th November, 2016. In addition, the photograph that is judged to be the best of the twelve category winners (it being replaced as the category winner by the second placed photograph) will be chosen as the cover photograph and the photographer will receive a special prize. One of the category winners will be drawn from the 10 to 15 age group. The 2017 calendar will be published during December, 2016. The thirteen prize winners will be notified by the 30th November, 2016. NEWSLETTER REBATE GOURMET LUNCH, 7th SEPTEMBER The town of Rebate is a calm, tranquil place, located in the heart of the Sierra of Escalone. However, many years ago it was very different and people from the surrounding region used to retreat there when they needed to shelter from pirate attacks on the nearby the coast. Named after the town, the famous Rebate restaurant is surrounded by aromatic lemon and orange groves, which provide a fitting backdrop to the restaurant’s renowned cuisine. Spectacular mountain views and beautiful countryside, abounding with eagles, kestrels, owls, rabbits, partridges, squirrels and ducks, add to the very special atmosphere. Housed in old, restored village houses, the restaurant is run by the Van Iseghem family. In the early days they ran it as an agricultural holding. However, it wasn’t long before their passion for food emerged and the idea of the restaurant was conceived, it opening its doors for the first time in 2002. Today, lovers of gourmet food from across Spain and beyond flock to the Rebate restaurant in their droves. The Rebate DayBreak will start with breakfast at the Clubhouse, then shopping at the fabulous La Zenia complex, followed by a gourmet lunch, which includes a flamenco floor show, at the Rebate restaurant - price 49€ pp. Bookings to Gill Schofield at > [email protected] , or via the sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse. s k a e r B y a OWNERS D CLUBHOUSE GREAT DAYS OUT, RUN BY OWNERS, FOR OWNERS NEWSLETTER THE SECRET MOORISH VALLEY, 14th SEPTEMBER The Secret Moorish Valley, or Vale de Ricote as it’s known to the Spanish, was the last Moorish redoubt in Spanish Levante region and is one of the most beautiful, undiscovered parts of the fertile plains which border the River Segura. ● Based on Ignacio’s local knowledge, a delicious menu del día lunch in Blanca (the white town) in the heart of the valley. The day has been specially planned to avoid unnecessary walking and will appeal to Owners who prefer to be driven in comfort, whilst being taken care of by Gill Schofield and Ignacio. Our guided tour will allow Owners to see this lovely region from the comfort of a luxury coach, whilst tour guide Ignacio Benedicto explains about the flora, fauna and sites of historical interest. The Secret Moorish Valley and Blanca fully guided and escorted DayBreak, includes breakfast, coach and lunch - price 43€ pp. Bookings to Gill Schofield at > [email protected] , or via the sign-up sheet in The DayBreak will comprise:● 8.30am breakfast at the Clubhouse, depart 9.15am - comfort stop en-route. ● Escorted excursion through the scenic Secret Moorish Valley, or Valle de Ricote in modern day terms. s k a e r B y a OWNERS D CLUBHOUSE GREAT DAYS OUT, RUN BY OWNERS, FOR OWNERS NEWSLETTER DANI VIVALDI MAGIC EVENING, 17th SEPTEMBER Dani Vivaldi, an internationally renowned magician, will be starring in our very first Magic Evening on Saturday, 17th September at 7.30pm for 8.00pm. Lovers of magic are advised to book early, as feedback suggests this evening be well supported. As with our popular cabaret evenings, the night will start with a delicious three course dinner and be followed by a spectacular night of Dani Vivaldi magic. Dani is a member of the Spanish magic circle and also magic circles around the world. Not only does he perform, he also teaches magic in America and Cambodia. Indeed, many of today’s budding young magicians owe their careers to Dani’s encouragement and support. Dani prides himself on the originality of his act and never knowingly repeats the same trick in a particular venue, which is why every show is unique. A particular feature of his act are three delightful characters, Don Aurelio, Yaya Loline and Carlitos. However, to learn more you have to be there on the night! Yaya Doline Don Aurelio The Dani Vivaldi Magic Evening includes dinner and the fabulous magic show which follows price 35€ pp. Bookings to Gill Schofield at > [email protected] , or via the sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse library. NEWSLETTER PAUL BENNETT LITERARY LUNCH, 28th SEPTEMBER Following the success of the recent María Dueñas literary lunch, we are pleased to announce that acclaimed author Paul Bennett is returning to the Owners Clubhouse. Last summer Paul gave a fascinating talk, titled Inside the Mind of a Crime Writer. This autumn, on the 28th September and fresh from a writers’ conference where he will have addressed 400 delegates, Paul’s theme will be Writing and Fraud. Paul was born in London and won a scholarship to attend Alleyns School in Dulwich. He later graduated from Exeter University with a degree in Economics and went into marketing. After seven years working for an advertising agency, he set up a market research agency. Five years later its turnover had grown to £3m and he sold the business to a communications group. He had to work a five-year contract as part of the sales deal and when that was over, he semi-retired to devote more time to his writing. thriller based on the machinations of the petrochemicals industry. His current series (Mercenary and Killer in Black) are thrillers and feature a group of ageing mercenaries who reconvene for one final job, which simply leads to another! Paul is currently working on the third novel in the series. “Last summer Paul gave a fascinating talk, titled Inside the Mind of a Crime Writer.” In his spare time, Paul is a keen bridge player and has achieved the rank of Premier Master. He also works as a ‘script doctor’, reading and reporting on novels by unpublished authors. He lives in rural Essex with his wife and daughter. The 28th September event will start at 1:00 pm with a short, fun, crime and detection quiz, after which Paul will give his talk on Crime and Fraud, which will be followed by lunch. At the end of the afternoon Paul will present the winner of the quiz with their prize and then sign any books written by him and brought along to the lunch. Paul Bennett Literary Lunch, including the quiz and meal - price 25€ His first four books (the Shannon series) focused on frauds, which Nick Shannon, the lead character, uncovers. His next book, Catalyst, was a Bookings to Gill Schofield at > [email protected] or via the sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse library. NEWSLETTER SIERRA NEVADA STAYBREAK, FEBRUARY 2017 Sol y Nieve is a purpose built ski village, situated on a plateau, high in Spain’s famous Sierra Nevada. It has a plaza, ski/sports shops, a tourist office, a ski school station and lift pass offices, In short, everything skiers could need. It also boasts a fantastic atmosphere, which is created by the many ski bars, restaurants and hotels, where people party and ski. The village is where the skiing begins and ends. The main lift runs from the centre of the village to Borreguiles in the heart of the mountains and facing the Veleta peak. At 3.398m Borreguiles is the highest ski station in the Sierra Nevada and often boasts sun and snow well into April, unusual given it is also the most southerly ski station in Europe. Mulhacen, Veleta’s sister mountain, at 3.481m is even higher and both guard the south west facing slopes. These offer a combined and varied ski area comprising 120 pistes covering over 105 kms of green (very easy), blue (cruising), red (quite difficult) and black (experienced skiers only) pistes. Access is via all types of lifts, from magic carpets for beginners, to high speed six man chair lifts for experienced skiers. All stay open until late afternoon, thereby ensuring a full day’s skiing. From absolute beginners to experienced skiers, the proposed Clubhouse Sierra Nevada StayBreak is designed for those who have always wanted to combine a trip to La Manga Clubwith a few nights skiing. Owners will be escorted by an experienced and knowledgeable skier, and be based at a delightful three star hotel in the centre of Sol y Nieve (double, or twin rooms available) on a half-board meal plan, with delicious local food served buffetstyle at breakfast and dinner. You don’t have to be a skier to join us, just a fun loving person who has always wondered what skiing is all about. We will organise everything, equipment rental, guiding, ski school, walking, or if you prefer simply sitting in the sunshine with a cool drink. If you are 70, or over, you will get a free ski pass. Simply take the tele-cabin and come up the mountain for lunch in an amazing place, with views to die for. The plan is to travel by coach. Stay in the three star Ziryab Montana Hotel for three nights, allowing time for four and a half days sunshine and snow activity mid-week, late February 2017. If this StayBreak interests you, Please email Gill Schofield, the Clubhouse Events Manager on > [email protected]. If enough people want to go, we plan to hold ski evenings to explain all the various details and prices which apply. s k a e r B y Sta CLUBHOUSE OWNERS NEWSLETTER RIVER CRUISE STAYBREAK, DECEMBER 2016 Last month we announced the Spanish Cities River Cruise StayBreak, which will take in Seville, Cadiz and El Puerto de Santa Mari along the Guadalquivir River, departing the 7th December and returning on the 11th December, 2016. Excursions are not included, nor are they obligatory. However, if you wish to choose one, please note they must be booked in advance. Granada: Guided city tour and lunch -115€ Seville: Visit on foot - 25€ Cadiz: Visit on foot - 10€ Cadiz: Flamenco evening - 38€ Jerez: Wine cellar visit and tasting - 34€ Voyage price per person: Main deck: 484€. Intermediate deck: 549€. Superior deck: 576€. The chosen river boat is French owned and operates to a 5 star standard. It offers superb service, food and wine, the meal-plan being fullboard from dinner on the 7th to breakfast on the 11th December. Also included are all drinks (but not cocktails, spirits, champagne, etc), wine, water, beer and soft drinks (with meals). Prices include:- • • • • • • • • Gala Dinner Welcome cocktail Free wifi Double cabin Entertainment Travel assistance and repatriation insurance All port fees Coach from Los Belones-Seville- Los Belones Special note: All cabins are for two people and prices are based on double occupancy. Single supplements may be available on request. Owners will be given an exclusive reference number by our StayBreaks team, use of which will ensure special treatment. For details please ask our events team. Bookings should be made with Zafira Tours in Los Belones, quoting your reference number A deposit is required upon booking. If you require any further information, or if you simply want your reference number, please contact Gill Schofield, Events Manager on [email protected] s k a e r B y a t OWNERS S CLUBHOUSE NEWSLETTER CLUBHOUSE FRIENDS, MARION & ROY GARDENER When this feature was discussed with the newsletter editor, Marion and Roy's names quickly came to mind. Everyone knew the couple who regularly enjoy their lunch at the Clubhouse and are great supporters of our DayBreaks, and entertainment programme. They seemed an obvious choice for our July Clubhouse Friends feature. In 2003, realising that they were enjoying La Manga Club so much, Roy and Marion decided to buy their current Monte Verdi home, which released their Los Olivos property to be rented out! Roy and Marion love the way the Clubhouse staff regard them as family (a feeling which is mutual) .They believing that Joaquin is a good manager, and that even under extreme pressure he ‘holds it all together’. Marion's favourite dish is the beautifully presented fillet of sole, especially when accompanied by Torres Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, their favourite wine! Roy and Marion Gardner discovered La Manga Club in 1998, when they paid their first visit on a Boeing Corporate Weekend. They recall meeting Richard Lemmer, the founder of Barwell Travel, who advised them and three other couples to buy in Los Olivos, believing that the development would be an ideal buy-to-let investment. All four couples, including Roy and Marion, did exactly that, with the four purchases being completed virtually overnight. Many happy years holidaying at la Manga Club followed. “Their very special thanks go to ‘all the Clubhouse back room boys and girls’, unseen for most of the time, but certainly not forgotten by this charming couple.” Roy and Marion have reserved a table for the 16th August at the Clubhouse dining terrace, in order to celebrate their son's 50th birthday. Asked if he would be flying to Murcia for the event, Marion said that on this occasion he would be ‘flown’, unlike the last time he arranged to meet them (at Gatwick, en route to Dubai), when he was the pilot of their A380 Airbus plane! A fabulous footnote, Roy absolutely insisted during this happy interview that their very special thanks go to ‘all the Clubhouse back room boys and girls’, unseen for most of the time, but certainly not forgotten by this charming couple. NEWSLETTER INFORMATION EXCHANGE PEPE OLMOS PROPERTY REFURBISHMENT Selecting a reliable contractor to carry out refurbishment work is always a challenge, especially in a foreign country, where different work procedures apply and when the whole process can seem more than a little daunting. The secret is to do plenty of research, talk to other owners and, importantly, establish which contractors they would recommend …. a satisfied customer is always a good sign. This is exactly what Jan Barraclough and her partner Mike Baker did when they were about to start the refurbishment of their Bellaluz penthouse apartment. Jan became a widow at a very early age, so in addition to running her business, she had two young sons to care for. Later, when the boys married and grandchildren were on the horizon, Jan decided to buy a Bellaluz holiday home. Many happy times followed. The decor was fine for family holidays, but with the grandchildren growing up, late last year Jan decided that the penthouse needed a complete make-over. So, despite her knowledge of the building trade, she still talked to friends and compared companies, before eventually choosing Pepe Olmos, a long established La Manga Club builder, to do the work. The refurbishment was completed within an impressive nine weeks and involved fitting two new bathrooms, updating the kitchen, removing walls, installing french windows, creating much needed extra storage, and redecoration from top to bottom. Jan was pleased she took the trouble to do her homework (running the family building company in Yorkshire, she understood the need for checking out different options!) and was very happy with Pepe Olmos, her choice of contractor, whose advice and professionalism she really appreciated. Her advice to other owners considering similar work? Don’t leave it to chance, do your research and always get recommendations from satisfied customers. NEWSLETTER FEATURED SPONSOR PepeOlmos 968 338 270 Independent Building & Management Services Specialist company in La Manga Club since 1994. Meeting your expectations with professionalism and enthusiasm. Extensive experience in construction, renovations & reforms, property management and other many other related services. Comprehensive range of services: Construction projects & new constructions Property management, sales & rentals House extensions & reforms Plans & building licences Impermeable sealing Swimming pools Interior decoration, carpentry & painting Electrics & plumbing 968 338 270 [email protected] Pepe: 651 845 919 Alina: 605 009 687 La Manga Club NEWSLETTER CLUBHOUSE SPONSORS NEW SUN TERRACE! 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Blevins Franks Tax Limited provides taxation advice; its advisers are fully qualified tax specialists. This promotion has been approved and issued by BFFM. FR ANCE SPAIN PORTUGAL CYPRUS & MALTA UNITED KINGDOM MAR MENOR MANAGEMENT Quality Living From the Team That Cares CONTACT US - LMC ext. 1185 [email protected] Tel. 968 175 957 / Mob. 636 167 600 [email protected] Tel. 968 175 612 / Mob. 627 473 835 www.elysiumproperties.com Scan with your Smartphone NEWSLETTER CLUBHOUSE SPONSORS LEMIR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Legalisation of industrial facilities Liaison with suppliers (Iberdrola) Power projects and expansions New electrical installations Energy saving solar panels O3 (ozone) swimming pools Repairs and electrical reforms All kinds of electrical work, NO JOB IS TOO SMALL! Alicia Serrano T. 968 174 818 [email protected] Calle Vaguada, 16 30739 San Javier w w w. l e m i r. n e t NEWSLETTER ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE - NO MORE BOOKS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE LIBRARY SHELVES ARE FULL TO BURSTING! DESPITE SEVERAL POLITE REQUESTS SOME OWNERS ARE STILL LEAVING BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY. PLEASE DON’T AS IT ONLY CREATES EXTRA WORK FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TO DISPOSE OF THEM! Restaurant Reservations via website, or email Make restaurant reservations via our website > www.lmc-ownersclubhouse.com or direct to > [email protected] Reservations not valid until a confirmatory email is received by the person booking Bowls - Regular competitions, coaching for new members, see Clubhouse notice board, or [email protected] Bridge - For all levels, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Contact Jo Fish, ex 7603 Hill Walking - Regular outings, see the club notice board or [email protected] To advertise in this section, please contact the editor on > [email protected] Disclaimer The information contained in this newsletter is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by the LMC Owners Clubhouse and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the newsletter or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the newsletter for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. 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