Post by: John H on December 22, 2017, 09:15.
This is a news sheet produced by locals for locals, the editor is GA long term resident Dave Bull
The paper will come out every two weeks, it’s free of charge and will be available from all the usual shops and restaurants
Regards all
John
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_001_-_22_december
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Post by: ian-steele on December 22, 2017, 12:01.
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Post by: John H on December 24, 2017, 12:11.
What disappoints me more is the lack of response on here to Gran Alacant News.
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John
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Post by: thecanaries on December 24, 2017, 12:59.
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Post by: John H on January 04, 2018, 10:11.
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John
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Post by: dleafy on January 04, 2018, 20:18.
Spelling mistake on the front page doesn't look great though ::)
Post by: John H on January 04, 2018, 20:50.
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John
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Post by: sunseekers on January 05, 2018, 10:17.
Hazel
Post by: steve watson on January 05, 2018, 10:23.
The spelling mistake as been corrected on the front page now !,
Post by: John H on January 05, 2018, 12:39.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_002_5th_january_2
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John
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Post by: dleafy on January 05, 2018, 21:16.
Cheers
Davy !!!
Post by: John H on January 19, 2018, 18:26.
Regards all
John
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_003_-_19th_januar
Post by: John H on February 02, 2018, 08:52.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_004_2nd_february_/1?ff=true
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John
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Post by: dleafy on February 02, 2018, 17:54.
Post by: dleafy on February 03, 2018, 19:12.
Post by: John H on February 16, 2018, 09:47.
The estate agents might be framing this one
Enjoy
Regards all
John
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_005_-_16_february
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Post by: Blue and white stripes on February 16, 2018, 18:04.
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Post by: John H on March 02, 2018, 09:18.
Regards all
John
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_006_-_2nd_march_2
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Post by: dleafy on March 02, 2018, 20:18.
As always, gonna read it on the ole Thigh pad when I get a minute. Hopefully it's an interesting as the previous editions have.
Post by: John H on March 16, 2018, 08:37.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_16th_march_2018
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John
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Post by: Maricia on March 16, 2018, 08:54.
Saw the front page on Facebook today. I hope it's true that GA is now booming.
As always, gonna read it on the ole Thigh pad when I get a minute. Hopefully it's an interesting as the previous editions have.
Maybe I missed it but which property did you purchase in the end?
BW
Maricia
Post by: dleafy on March 16, 2018, 19:44.
We've been talking to others who've bought and one of the big problems is laying out a huge amount of money, which you won't get back until you are ready to come home....which could be an end of life scenario!
We've also travelled a bit more around Spain, including Tenerife.
The current thinking is to rent for a few months, maybe April - June, then September to November and spend the summer and winter in the uk.
We met a couple in Tenerife who were paying €500 per month for a fabulous villa a little down the coast from Los Cristianos from September to April. You can barely stay in the UK for that price when you include the cost of heating etc.
Having said that, the way the weather is here in the UK at the moment, I'm sorely tempted to sell up altogether and move. :)
Trouble is, we change our mind every 5 minutes.
Cheers
Davy !!!
Post by: John H on March 16, 2018, 20:09.
I’m an optimist and make the best of any situation, or do my best to, but coming here in the Winter months isn’t a great deal of fun.....if we didn’t have the place and feel committed to use it we wouldn’t be here.
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John
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Post by: dleafy on March 16, 2018, 21:18.
The truth is, I find the winter months in the UK the hardest. I've often said that I'm solar powered.....and if GA doesn't tick all the winter boxes, then so be it.
On the other hand, If I knew I could spend 6 months in Spain and 6 months in the UK, then maybe I could just crank up the central heating and put up with the Uk winters?
The alternative is Tenerife, but house prices are higher and the wife hates cockroaches! I'd spend a fortune keeping them at bay!
Luckily, I'm only 52, so plenty time to decide before retiring....hopefully by 60 at the latest.
Cheers
Davy !!!
Post by: BeachLife on March 21, 2018, 10:48.
For what we bought our house for in GA even in 2005 you couldnt get a decent apartment for in Southern Tenerife - and now its paid for and the kids are older they are now using it for their holidays - exactly what we bought it
Canaries are nice (my eldest son worked there for 7 years) and the winter weather is great so I can see the attraction
Each to their own
Post by: John H on April 04, 2018, 09:41.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_008_4th_april_201
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John
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Post by: John H on April 20, 2018, 08:56.
Some very interesting articles
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_20th_april_2018
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John
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Post by: John H on May 04, 2018, 09:08.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_issue_010_4th_may
Enjoy
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John
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Post by: John H on June 01, 2018, 10:17.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_012
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John
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Post by: DaveG on June 02, 2018, 19:09.
The header should read Issue no. 12 not 11.
Do I need to get out more. I'll get my coat.
Dave
Post by: John H on June 03, 2018, 09:03.
What a downpour
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John
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Post by: John H on June 15, 2018, 07:39.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_013_15th_june_201
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John
Post by: John H on June 28, 2018, 14:56.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_014_-_29th_july_2
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John
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Post by: John H on July 13, 2018, 09:19.
Do you want me to keep on updating this thread with the latest issue, there are very few comments about articles in the news
Regards all
John
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_015_13th_july_201
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Post by: petercs on July 13, 2018, 22:09.
Please keep updating the thread. When in UK I tend toforeget about this publication but it does contain interesting info.
Regards
Peter
Post by: mushte on July 14, 2018, 19:08.
Please keep up dating as like Petercs said i dont always remember but jogs my memory when it pops up in unread posts
Thanks
Mushte
Post by: John H on July 14, 2018, 19:21.
Regards
John
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Post by: John H on July 27, 2018, 10:10.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_016_27th_july_201
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John
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Post by: dleafy on July 27, 2018, 20:21.
Much appreciated.
Cheers
Davy !!!
Post by: John H on August 10, 2018, 08:12.
Interesting article on the Life Resort, it would appear that all the wonderful promises made to those who purchased there in the early days havn't been delivered on, nor have commitments made in the planning process.
We took a look many years ago, out of curiosity, and the "rules' were clearly explained as was the description of what would be delivered........if you needed the support/security they gave you it seemed like a good package for those who were a few years older than us.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_017_10th_august_2
Regards all
John
Post by: DaveG on August 10, 2018, 21:44.
Another interesting article is the crackdown on the illegal "taxi's" on the airport run. The police seem to have time to watch frequent departures from GA by the same vehicles; it's a pity they don't have the same time to covertly watch the areas frequented by the thieves, pickpockets and con artists that make peoples lives a misery and give the area a bad name.
Whilst it's difficult not to condone the illegal taxi's it should be about time that the legal taxi's provided a decent reliable service from GA. Whilst the service from the airport is very good and reasonably priced I personally wouldn't want to rely on one for an airport run so the alternative will always flourish.
Not sure this is the correct place for this but hey ho.
Dave
Post by: John H on August 11, 2018, 09:02.
When we kept a car at the house in GA we always took a cab from the rank at the airport to the house.
On the return run if a friend wasn’t taking us we nearly always used an “illegal”, always turned up bang on time right outside the door.
We used a guy called Elvis a couple of times, I think he was licensed, he would never come to the house, said he’d get lost finding it, nothing like honesty, we met him on the corner by Sesaduka.....or whatever it’s called!!
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John
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Post by: hyetometer on August 11, 2018, 11:10.
my questions: How can I tell a legal from an unlegal driver? Or better, how can I be sure that I get a reliable one?
When I last (in July) needed a taxi from Arenales del Sol to the airport I found websites from radiotaxielche and proxitaxi.
For many years I haven't used a taxi, always rented a car, but not this time. Quite expensive just for doing the shopping, and I hadn't planned in my two-weeks holiday any activities apart from swimming and walking and relaxing.
It seemed to me that radiotaxielche only offers to pick you up at the taxi area down at the beach (options: 'quiero ir a la zona' or 'quiero ir a un hotel'), so I decided to book at proxitaxi. I first got a call from a lady who told me the price was 25 Euros (from airport to Arenales I had paid 15 Euros), then a call from the driver confirming the time.
I was rather nervous, but he showed up on time. The driver was very friendly and the car rather new but it had no taxi meter. Since the price was told before I didn't worry about this. Ok, 10 Euros more than before, but I got my flight (which was a bit late but not cancelled!).
So what to do next time? Ask the driver taking me from the airport to Arenales, who was legal for sure, for a number to call when I want to travel back? On the other hand, I read that they might not turn up when I'm standing there with my suitcase packed? Relying on the bus???
Regards all,
Monika
Post by: John H on August 11, 2018, 16:42.
For legal try as the attachment
For illegal just ask in any bar (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180811/253094d4b4e44bfc12d9986e8842e835.png)
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John
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Post by: hyetometer on August 11, 2018, 23:18.
Post by: DaveG on August 13, 2018, 12:30.
I personally have no idea on the present day reliability of any taxi from GA to the airport (or anywhere else). For the last couple of years I have driven over and stayed for long periods so have had no need for a taxi. My rare visits to the airport are to collect and return my family or neighbours.
As I implied, and John agreed the usual way back to the airport was a neighbour or an "illegal" for the sake of reliability only.
What the present situation is I'm afraid as I said earlier - I have no idea. Perhaps others can help.
Dave
Post by: hyetometer on August 14, 2018, 11:15.
my next visit will be in November, at least I hope so. Perhaps the situation has changed by then. (Any information as to the results of the strike?)
Best wishes,
Monika
Post by: John H on August 25, 2018, 08:57.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_018_-_24th_august
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John
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Post by: John H on September 08, 2018, 13:16.
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/gran_alacant_news_019_7th_september
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John
Post by: DaveG on September 08, 2018, 16:53.
I thought it was April 1st when I read on page 3 the article about signing on the Padron and having a foreign driving licence.
Is this another of those "oh well this is Spain" moments where the situation resembles a Franz Kafka novel or do I need to remove myself from the Padron thereby depriving GA of central government funds.
Dave
Post by: John H on September 08, 2018, 17:36.
I’m afraid I’d be off the Padron and depriving the area of funds and keeping my own funds intact.
I wonder if the Mayor has fallen out with the Chief of Police......
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John
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Post by: DaveG on September 08, 2018, 20:52.
Strange country where the local plod can interpret government policy on the hoof.
This is Spain.
Dave
Post by: BeachLife on September 09, 2018, 08:12.
I will have to get off the Padron on my next visit - I only went back on it this summer at the recommendation quoted in the GA News to try and improve the local services.
Wonder if there will have to be a reduction in the Police force if there are less people on the Padron - irony or what !
Post by: dleafy on September 09, 2018, 09:09.
Post by: John H on September 09, 2018, 10:57.
In February 2017 the Constitutional Court issued a Royal Decree that Plusvalia Tax could not be charged where a property was sold at a loss.....town halls have chosen to ignore this, not surprising when its estimated that 20% to 35% of their income comes from Plusvalia Tax.
As a seller you have to pay it, if you don’t the Town Hall won’t transfer ownership of the property to the new owner.....you then have to enter a legal battle to get it back. The Town Hall can quite legally completely ignore your application for a refund and not tell you that they have filed it in the waste bin.
We’ve just written off the €4,000 they charged us, it’s not worth the hassle
Lord knows why they don’t just get rid of it and collect the money on an annual basis in the form of rates.
Davey, re the Letters Page, Daves been a bit busy lately, he’s launched a newspaper in La Marina, opened a shop in GA and has been working on his promotional videos for GA, I’m sure you can forgive him
Regards all
John
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Post by: dleafy on September 09, 2018, 14:40.
Actually, I’ve read the La Marina issue and seen the GA video. Great stuff.
Not sure when I’ll get the chance to try his shop though. 😝
Post by: masmu on September 09, 2018, 17:10.
Waves at screen
x
Post by: dleafy on September 10, 2018, 22:05.
***Waves back***
Hope you're both well. Hopefully squeeze in at least one trip next year. x
Post by: John H on October 12, 2018, 14:02.
You’ll notice a name change
https://issuu.com/davebull/docs/jungle_drus_news_021_12th_october_2
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John
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Post by: steve watson on October 12, 2018, 19:28.
Post by: John H on October 12, 2018, 20:50.
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Post by: dleafy on October 13, 2018, 20:11.