Putting up an Image
We have noticed that a few of you have not yet managed to get their photograph/Aviator up on to the system. We have already helped a couple of other people, so if you do have a problem please let us know and we will help you to do this. Your postings would look so much better with a photo, or image of some description and this emphasises your posting/reply. If you wish to e-mail me for help it is [email protected]
Moving
Hi all, We are moving to Spain in December, and we are very confused as to where to move to....we looked at a Spanish village Almoradi, which looks lovely. But now I am thinking whether to move to an Urb such as La Marina to start with, mainly because of my 13 year old daughter, I think it might be best to move to somewhere where there will be more English children. I am so confused as to what to do for the best. I do want to mix with the Spanish and learn the language???? Is there a mix of nationalities in La Marina?
one last question, my partner will be travelling to England every weekend for work, what is the cheapest way to get to La Marina from Alicante airport?? how long does the journey take? sorry about all the questions?
Thanks in advance.
I used to live in Almoradi, which is a Town, it has over 21,000 residents and only a small majority of them are British. It used to be about 1,700. There are good schools there but, If you can't speak Spanish, you have to take an interpretor if you go to the Doctors. Its quite a way to Alicante Airport along the AP7. From La Marina to Alicante is only about 25 mins in the car. You can catch a bus to Alicante from La Marina Village and then a bus to the airport. If you can drive, and have a car, you are much better picking your husband up and dropping him off. Hope this helps. Eve
Hi
We have lived in Spain for 8 years, our children were 4 and 8 when we moved they went straight inot a Spanish school with no other english children, it was hard for them at the time but now they speak good spanish and all of their friends are spanish.
We were going to move to la marina and went to look at the school, it was made of porta cabins and when I asked the teacher when a proper building was going to be built, she replied there were no plans to build one, also we did notice that the Enlish kids seemed to be sperate from the Spanish kids in the play ground.
It was a while back when we went so it may be worth you going to the school your self
We also have friends in the town of Sax who moved over with a 13 year old, he had problems with school and now is studying on line.
From what I have seen, the younger the child the easier it is to settle in and make new friends and learn the language.
Spanish Post
A few months ago I stood in a large queue to post cards to England. The lady in front of me put her post onto the counter. The gentleman started to weigh the post and stamp them, he picked up one envelope weighed it and stamped it, she asked him why it was more expensive than the other one's of the same size and weight, he answered- its a coloured envelope. Has anyone else come across this? Eve
I couldn't believe this Eve when you told me !!! How ridiculous. What does anybody else think ??
I believe this is correct in the Uk too, so always try to use white envelopes as they are cheaper than coloured ones.
Yes but you must admit the coloured ones are so much prettier. I always think I've done well when I've found a coloured envelope to go with the card !! x
Construction..no more cowboys
Hi nice to see a new website for la marina. mi name is reinhard schaeppi, i am constructor since 12 years in la marina.full service with 25 subcontractors.
I see "builders" come and go and a lord of cowboys from every countries. as the oldest no-spanish constructor and as the only one I give 3 years guarantee of all work..schaeppi the trademark for quality for long time.
www.schaeppi.eu.gp
Hello Reinhard - Welcome and I hope you enjoy our new forum and also get some business from it. Good Luck
Registering your dog.
Did you know that once you have registered your Dog at the Town Hall, if it dies you have to get a death certificate from the vet to de-register it. Eve
HOG ROAST
HAVING A CELEBRATION?
WHY NOT BOOK A HOG ROAST....
CALL BRENDA ON 966 765 911 OR MOBILE
698 278 800
La Tia Maria
Anyone fancyng a relaxing few hours will enjoy lovely tapas and wine or beer at La Tia Maria Bar, Nr. Consume on La Marina Urb.
Water Filters
Hi Everyone
I am Tom and I sell and fit water filters. I am on La Marina market every Thursday and Sunday and can be found near the steps. The domestic water in and around La Marina is quite good, and my filters take out the smell and the taste of chlorine and kill all the bacteria, but leaving the nutrients in the water. Fitting only takes approx 20 mins and is fully guaranteed and legal. Do not risk your health with bottled water, have a water filter fitted. For more details, or if you want a chat, come and see me at the market.
Hillside Ladies Club
Hi everyone,
I have just updated our programme of events for our Tuesday Ladies Club at the Hillside Aquapark. The events take us up to our Summer Break at the end of June.
We have a few spaces left, so if any ladies out there would like to join our Club please feel free to come along any Tuesday and see what we are all about.
Sue
WANTED - Cleaning Jobs
Hi All
I have a friend that is looking for cleaning jobs either private houses or businesses, or ironing etc. She is honest, very reliable and a very nice lady. She actually works for me. Please Tel Jean on 966-790-817
Many thank's
Hi - When we moved over to Spain, 12 years ago, we moved to the Country - Crevillente. It was lovely but too quiet for us, so we moved up here to La Marina urb. There are all Nationalities that live here and lots of families. We like it here because the urbanisation stays open all year (a lot of other places tend to close). It takes about 25 minutes from Alicante Airport to La Marina urb. Hope that helps a bit. Siesta time now !! Perhaps other people could post their views to help you. Bye for now x