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SEPTEMBER 2008
A presentation by Jon Sutton of De Cotta, McKenna and Santafe.
APRIL 2008
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR BRITISH NATIONALS LIVING IN
SPAIN
AND VISITING THE
UK
Press Release from the British Embassy
From April 1st 2008 British nationals who permanently reside in
Spain will have to present the Spanish equivalent of a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if they require medical treatment while visiting the
UK or any other EU member state.
This applies to
UK nationals who either:-
a) live in
Spain and make Spanish Social Security contributions or
b) live in
Spain and receive healthcare while receiving a state pension or long term incapacity benefit from the Department for Works and Pensions through the registration of an E121.
Failure to present the Spanish EHIC could result in you being considered as a private patient, which may mean you are charged for your treatment.
The Spanish equivalent of the EHIC is called “La Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea” and can be applied for at your local Spanish social security office (INSS).
These cards have to be renewed annually.
(
UK nationals who use an E106 do not need to apply for the Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea. They can continue to use their UK EHIC).
For more information visit www.dh.gov.uk/travellers or call 0044 191 2181999 |
March 2008
The Weakest Link
The Coin Branch of the Royal British Legion held their own special version of the ‘The Weakest Link’ to entertain attendees of their Social Meeting last Wednesday (19th March).
The event, supported by approximately 70 members, was organised and humorously compered by the Social Committee Chair, Denise Walker aka Anne Robinson, who also scripted the hilarious pre voting jibes. ‘Anne’ was appropriately dressed in black and adopted an aptly stern persona.
Nine ‘contestants’ answered a range of questions posed by the resident branch quiz-master Bob Felgate.
After some very dodgy voting irregularities and antics, which drew in the audience who cheered and booed their favourites, the eventual worthy winner was Jim McMillan. He was awarded his ‘Weakest Link’ trophy by Branch Chairman, Jo Taylor, and also received a gift of boxed wine for his efforts. It is hoped that the highly prized trophy will be fought for in a repeat episode next year.
The Coin Branch meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month 11.00am at the Hotel El Palomar, Urbanization Miraville, Los Llanos de Coin. For information see the website at www.coinrbl.info or contact Jo 952 451 671 or Den 952 453 829 Welfare number 672 025 756. Non-members most welcome. Please remember that you do not have to be ex-service personnel to come along and join in.
February 2008
Branch Photo Competition 2007
The topic of this years competition was "Viva España"
The number of entries was double that of last year and the quality was excellent.
The winner was Derek Sawyer with this entry.
Jo presenting Derek with the trophy.
Special mention
Did you know that there is now a new inland radio station, ACE FM 106.8 www.acefm.info, Tim Knaggs has a breakfast show 9am -11am as of this week so it is well worth a listen. Tune in and Tim will
play any requests for all occasions
Thank you to those members who bring a small raffle prize each week. We appreciate your generosity and we do hope members will continue to find little treasures to bring along from time to time. If you could relate them to the theme of the meeting, so much the better.
Paddy O’Farrell
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