Customs Holding Goods : Sat 6 April 2024

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author: What do people use to split this type of large log (photo) in half length wise?



chainsaw - does it not fit in your burner at that size? ****

we've found that the whole ones don't catch well. Ones we have that are sawn in half so have a flat side seem to light well. ****

Personally you should use kindling and the flat sided ones to start off your fire but then put the whole logs on the top -
they burn much slower so it will save you a lot of money. The flat sided logs burn way to quickly. Otherwise - a chainsaw ****

author: that's part of the problem. We haven't enough flat sided ones
We have a chainsaw but need something to clamp the wood whilst it's sawn

Splitting maul would do ****

Splitting axe quite cheap to buy in Leroy ****

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author: Anyone purchase a house here in Spain at the same time as selling a house in the UK?
As we know selling a house in the UK can take foreverrr after and offer has been accepted. Have you had the experiance
where the Spanish seller has been happy to wait for that? And anyone manage put a clause in the contract that they can get their
Spanish deposit back if the English sale doesn’t go through for whatever reason?
Or are the two systems just completely incompatible and can’t happen simultaneously.



We didn’t, it was about a year apart and that was stressful enough! I wish you luck and also recommend Temple Cambria ****

I know of all kinds of arrangements that might not be possible in the UK happening in Spain. Some friends sold their house to a sitting tenant,
half paid up front, the other half over ten years. If the buyer defaults on payment, the house reverts to the sellers ownership. What you're suggesting might be possible,
but talk to a good lawyer. Temple Cambria are a good start, ****

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author: Hi, I'm looking for banking advice please.

Just had an email from Banca March to say from 1st March the Novo Sancti Petri branch will be relocating to Jerez.
As we sometimes need to actually go into the branch we are looking for a reliable bank in Chiclana.
Has anyone on here got any good experiences with their bank.


Following because we are in the same boat. It was handy just popping down the road to do our banking. ****

Sabadell ****

Also rec email today:
Please be informed that from Friday, 1 March, your NOVO SANCTI PETRI branch will be moving to a new location,
where we will be eager to assist you and offer the best possible advice:

JEREZ
C/ Larga, 42 - 11402 Jerez
Tel. [phone] - [e-mail]

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Sabadell in Chiclana. Christian Kampfe speaks perfect English ****
Christian has been very helpful with me, always available via email and get stuff sorted. ****
Bco Sabadell - ask for Christian ****




Julio is the manager at la Caixa la barossa. Lived in London speaks English perfectly and very helpful. Very positive person. ****
agree! ****
From recent experience with our house loan, please DO NOT go to LA Caixa or BBVA. They are a ripoff..****



Bankinter is also very good and never there are too many people , it's a small Bank but very efective ****
Definitely Bankinter



Unicaja on Fuente Amarga - never had a problem with them ****

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I recommend Openbank ( internet bank so no branches but excellent service 24/7 over the phone).
Cant recommend La Caixa in El Colorado at all.
Am in a course case with Sabadell who have tried a every trick in the book to get out of paying me
the 35,000€ they owe me after a court case came out totally in my favour. Sabadell also sold me the
famous “ preferentes “ fraudulently and was very lucky to get my money back. Most people didn’t. ****

Sabadell ****

fees and charges? Minimum monthly input? ****

it depends on what you want. I pay in a fixed amount monthly and have home insurance so pay no fees ****

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author:
The avocados are really coming into their prime now, and should last thru to midsummer, all going well.
We will be at Bubble Burger next to Steve's van from 12.30 to 1.00

If you would like some reserved, say or PM me as to what you would like and we will put your order by for you.
WE will also have some pink grapefruit, some oranges for juicing and some mandarins.


I'm not sure - possibly it's on Thurs 8th feb ****

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Lovely Sunday roast at Bubble Burger !!!! ****

I had the best fish and chips there yesterday.
Omg! I heard he got an English chef from London.
It was upsolute the best! It's a must!! ****

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author: Just letting you know .......
In town by the underground car park by the river, there's a shop that sells organic apple cider vinegar with mother, organic honeys, oils and holistic supplements
and a whole lot more! Very interesting place to browse.



Do you have the name of the shop? ****

author: no I don't. From the foto3 shop walking along the river on the new paseo it's about 30m on the left.

There's also a shop that sells this stuff right in the back of the market in Chiclana. ****

author: good to know but not as accessible for me

Great news as I use a lot of the apple cider vinegar with mother. Thanks ****

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author: yuntamiento de Chiclana Oficial

⚠️ CITY HALL KEEP PUBLIC PARKS AND OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES CLOSED DUE TO THE ORANGE ALERT DECREASED BY THE STATE METEOROLOGY AGENCY

🔴 The State Meteorology Agency has decreed the orange ALERT in the area for strong winds and, as a result, the Chiclana City Council
keeps public parks and outdoor sports facilities closed throughout the day for the safety of the citizens.

📢 In addition, it is recommended to take extreme caution and avoid crossing next to trees.

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(author: Hi, I'm looking for banking advice please)

author: Would still like any recommendations for a suitable local alternative bank



Problem is if you change banks there is no guarantee that they wont move or close down. Happening with many banks in the UK as online
banking takes over. I have been with BM for many years, sad there will be no branch in Chiclana but i will stay with them. ****

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author: Which bar/venta does the best coffee



Velvet bar in town. Do a good brunch aswell ****

I have to agree here, their coffee, I personally have a capuchino, is amazing. Every person I’ve gone with have had a second cup ****

I have to agree with you! I'm one of the second cuppas ****

Subjective Depends how you like your coffee ****

Galp Petrol Station do a pretty mean coffee ****

These sort of questions always elicit short answers.... with no explanation Bar / restaurant x , y or z what good is that ?
You need to at least explain your preference ..without an explanation there's nothing to go on ... as was said too subjective ****

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author: Anyone know what these cameras are for? Just above the roundabout at Los Gallos, Chiclana - just appeared!!



They are appearing all over the place. They are to monitor your vehicle and environmental sticker. (Get your sticker).
I thought this was a town/city centre thing, but if you look closely they are all over on the outskirts of town. ****

They are installed by the town hall. They are all over chiclana installed last 2 months. ****

Its for controlling the environmental badge that you need to go to the center of Chiclana ****

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author: Hi just wondering if anyone is driving to Malaga on the 18th or 19th of March
that I could go with will pay towards the petrol costs



Hi ..even this far ahead there's a lift on blablacar ..OK a bit late in the day
if you're looking to get there and back in a day
Alot of drivers are returning the same day or the next day
Keep an eye on it , many more lifts will appear as the date approaches ****

author: perfect thanks so much

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author: I’m reasonably new here and just visiting Chiclana for a couple of months. So far, I’m impressed with the area
and have been looking at homes to buy but now, I would like to explore the possibility of buying land and building. Is
there someone here who has first hand experience with building your home and could you share your experiences with me?



We had our place built 20 years ago now, naive is the word. We thought it was all legal, it wasn’t, we were led to believe sharing
an electric meter was common and ok, it wasn’t and that the well would supply all our water, it hasn’t. We’ve been through the mill
over the years but we are ok and still love it here, just be careful as there is always someone ready to pull your trousers down ****

oh yes we were all very naive in those days. ****

My advice is don't build. It's too complicated and takes forever! Better buy something and reform it. Good luck ****

author: thanks for your opinion. I will keep it in mind

In Chiclana there are many people deceiving, selling rustic plots where you can't build. I advise you to buy an urban plot, it's much more
expensive than a rustic one, but you can build legally, with network water and sanitation, the rustics only have contaminated well water,
and some without water. I hope I helped you ****

look around first and stay away from pine trees ****

We looked at the cost of building / land and decided to buy a place to reform. The process to build and planning process is very complex
and expensive in Spain. We'll, it is if you do it legally. ****

Good afternoon x, we have a registered Architectural firm here in chiclana Concept Architectural Workshop and we will he happy to
talk you through the steps over a coffee in building here in chiclana.

author: I am open to speaking with you over a cupper coffee. How about beginning of March?

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author: Is the rugby on in Neros tonight?



Yes. Starts 4pm. Neros open from midday today ****

Neros Chiclana ****

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author:
Hi all, thanks for the add!
A lovely lady suggested this group when I met her in the Mercadona car park yesterday.
My boyfriend and I are half way through a 5 week visit here, before we move a little further along the coast for 5 weeks.
We are wondering if there is a local quiz night here that we could get involved in?
Or a venue where Brits tend to socialise/play cards/rummikub?
The lady also said there’s a bar down near the beach that is run by a couple of British chaps, but she wasn’t sure of the name.
Does anyone know? Thanks!



Streetcats quiz bubble burger ****

author: sorry if it’s a stupid question… will the quiz be in English

yes it will be! ****

it's not a stupid question😊😊and the funds raised are for such a good cause ****

The "english" run bar is Bar Neros at La Barrosa, now run by Christof (French) and Debbie JG (english) ****

author: great, thank you! Do you know if there is a quiz night there (or anywhere else locally)

quiz nights are held in different place not at Neros. I'm involved in one but next is 20th March - Animals in need online shop
(animal rescue) There is also a Street Cats quiz - can't remember when it is ****

just found date for quiz 7th March ****

author: thank you! Where will the quiz be on 7th March?

Bubble Burger, el Campano golf, up on the main road between Chic and El Colorado. ****

Bar Neros - La Barrosa
Sorry no quiz nights in Neros. But pop in & see us. For socialising we have many
expats/visitors from different origins as well as locals. Take a look at our page

author: thank you! Will definitely visit! Will look for opening hours on your page

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author: Does anyone use a Sabadell branch, other than Chiclana?
And do you deal with anyone there who speaks good English?



Yes. We do in Conil. Manoli speaks fluent English. ****

fluentish I would say! ****

Well we’ve never ever had a problem understanding each other! And anyway it’s
not her responsibility to speak English! It’s a bonus for us Brit clients.****

Mainly use Chiclana, but have called into Pueto Real occasionally,
and the counter staff had reasonable English. ****

Manoli speaks English and French if that helps. She can be curt but she's efficient!!! ****

Yes, she can that’s true. But she’s kind after that bit 😉 I didn’t know she speaks French too. V helpful too ****

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author: Hi guys, my cancela isn't working automatically
Have changed the batteries, both mandos have failed. Have been to the mando shop
and both use the same code and work. Need a technician to come to the house and fix the box. Anyone know someone?



What is a cancela? ****

the gate ****

I have a guy mate ill pm you ****

author: thanks

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author: Ayuntamiento de Chiclana Oficial

📢 Friday ends the deadline for applications to participate in two new training actions in the hospitality sector

👉 This is a course in Basic Restaurant and Bar Operations and another course in Basic Catering Operations, which will be given free of charge

📌 All the information here ⬇️
www.chiclana.es/.../el-viernes-finaliza-el-plazo...

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author: Hello. Is Chiclana reasonably flat for walking please?



Yes...not an issue. ****

I would say yes, mostly flat walks along the river. If you fancy a bit of a hill
then to up towards the Santa Ana church, the view from there is excellent. ****

Yes. Some roads around the town centre are a little slopped coming up from the river though ****

Yes! The reason we first visited ****

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author: Does anybody know somewhere locally that I can pay to print some forms please? 18 pages, to be precise. Thanks in advance.



Enlínea Papeleria
Aldea del Coto ****

author: thank you! Do you know if I will be able to print directly from my laptop? And if the people there speak much English?

they speak a little English in there but for ref. Google translate on the phone is an awesome tool.😅🙈 (tried and tested) In the papelerias
they give you an email address to send the pages too and they print them. They have always been helpful with me in there. ****

Papeleria en Fuente Amarga ****

Send them to me if you want I’ll print them off for you then you haven’t got to worry about not being able to speak Spanish ****

maps.app.goo.gl/de5UmG8BG1T4EVps8?g_st=ic
Fotostudio3 chiclana, near underground carpark and NIE office ****

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author:Just tried to renew my passport online they wanted £289 to do it.



I've just done my parents for them John and it's about £119 with the delivery included. Do you need a hand doing it ****

We did ours last year was about £100 each and delivery via DHL included. Order on line on govt website ****

£119 including delivery ****

Are you on the gov.uk site? There are some agents that offer to act as a middleman, which you don’t need. GOV.UK
Welcome to GOV.UK ****

We did ours last year was about £100 each and delivery via DHL included. Order on line on govt website ****

For my French passport I had to go to Madrid (after getting an appointment ..difficult)
to the Embassy and it costed me 90€ .. plus train ticket etc..****

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author: Event by Stitch Café Cádiz
Bongout
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

A monthly bilingual gathering of creative hand stitchers sharing ideas, projects, and conversation at locations around the Cádiz area.
Join us with your own portable hand stitching project - embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, mending, knitting, crochet, weaving, etc -
and your creative spirit to enjoy an afternoon full of stitching and laughter in good company.

Next gathering When: Saturday, 16 March, 1200 to 1400

Where: Café Bongout, C. San Rafael 45 San Fernando, Cádiz

Free

Don´t have a current project underway, but are interested in meeting others who do? Join us anyway to share inspiration!

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author: In case anyone is thinking of getting one, Supereconomico at Los Gallos are selling discounted 6.5 litre air fryers for sale at 49 euro.
They have a 1600w one which has a 3 year guarantee and a 1700w with a 2 year guarantee.



Have you tried yours yet? If so how is it ****

author: Not yet but will try and remember to let you know after I use it this evening. I already have a smaller air fryer
but bits keep breaking off it and its on its last legs, I would hate to be without one after two+ years of almost daily use.
Brilliant little machines

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author: Bil
Ah, guacamole, the food of the gods. We will be at Bubble Burger this Thursday, 12.30 to 1.00 with avocados, pink grapefruit, mandarins, and oranges.
If you would like to put in an order we will bag it and save it for you so there is no danger of our running out. We now have some small chilli plants,
jalapeno or hot wax. they are 2 euros each, and we will be bringing them for orders only as we are a little limited for space.
They are potted up and will be ok in these pots for quite some time.

So if you would like some please pm me and let me know how many of each type you would like.





Hi Bil can I get another 10 avocados please **** So can I collect 15 on Thursday please Bil ****


Hi Bil, could you set aside 12 grapefruit, 20 mandarin and 1 of each of the chili plants. Cheers and see you Thursday. ****