From the highest quality leather shooting accessories such as cartridge cases and gun slips to a gorgeous desk blotter or stationery tray, the words ‘England’, ‘craftsmen’ and ‘leather’ seem to evoke an innate sense of quality.

We almost expect to discover the kind of quality that makes you proud to own the luxury goods, to run your finger along the seams, to smell the leather and admire the way it looks.

If you have a beautiful wooden writing desk then a luxury leather desk blotter not only provides a very practical solution, protecting the surface of your desk and providing a convenient surface for writing or signing letters and documents, but by choosing a luxury leather desk blotter that’s
handmade in England by real craftsmen, then you know that the way it looks and feels is every bit as important and appreciated as how it works.

Hip flasks have long proven popular, whether by those setting off for a long country walk, a highland hike or a day shooting. But hip flasks serve a greater purpose than simply being a portable container for a refreshing drink, or a wee drop of the special Scottish water!

Hip flasks are stylish accessories, beautiful items in themselves, providing convenience, luxury and style all in an elegant, lightweight, durable package that can be carried or worn easily.

Luxury English leather goods can include a range of hip flasks, or containers for hip flasks, enabling you to face nature with a bracing determination and a beautiful hip flask of which you’ll be as pleased with the exterior as much as the interior! Plastic bottles are for students. For the perfect English gentleman, luxury leather hip flasks are the order of the day.

When it comes to choosing gun slips and cartridge cases, leather shooting accessories are head and shoulders above plastic alternatives, providing both the look and style that is the mark of quality. But it’s more than that, because leather is soft, malleable and durable, providing protection from the elements, and ensuring your shooting equipment remains in excellent condition, removing any possible excuse for missing that brace on Sunday!

Murcia golf properties

Location of Los Olivos Resort

Los Olivos residential resort is situated within the main golf resort of Mosa Trajectum in the Murcia region of Spain. Currently the San Javier airport is the closest to the resort and a mere 20 minute journey by hire car or taxi. From 2010, the new Corvera airport will open close to Los Olivos substantially cutting that journey time. The Polaris World resorts of El Valle, Hacienda Riquelme, La Torre and Mar Menor are a short journey from Los Olivos and the beautiful beaches of the Costa Calida and crystal clear waters of the Mar Menor lagoon are within a 15 minute drive.

Los Olivos Facilities

As this exclusive residential resort is within the established Mosa Trajectum Golf Resort, many of the facilities are fully open and operational while others will open in the near future.

At the heart of the resort is the 300 year-old Parador farm building which has been converted to a restaurant, Tapas bar and guest-house. Two more hotels are planned for the resort – a 5 star hotel overlooking the Parador and a 4-star sports hotel which will be adjacent to the sports academy (where you’ll find tennis courts and other sporting facilities).

Next to the Parador is a 19^th century chapel available for wedding ceremonies and worship. The shopping village has recently opened and is spread across nine buildings. Here you’ll find various shops along with restaurants serving Spanish and Italian cuisine. There is also a music venue planned and Billi’s Sports Bar has recently opened offering snacks, drinks and Sky TV.

Los Olivos Golfing

Before we talk about the golf courses available to Los Olivos residents we should mention the conservation of nature and the surrounding environment which has played an important role in implementing three golf courses that are the most ecological in Spain. The courses at Mosa Trajectum use biodegradable foam and slow release fertilisers to avoid contaminating groundwater while also helping to reduce water evaporation by 70%. The lakes around the resort are the first in the world to be free from legionella and both wastewater and rainwater is purified at the on-site plant.

Mosa Trajectum boasts three nine-hole courses with a combined 27-holes offering the possibility of three separate rounds of 18-hole golfing. Each course has been given a different name and each presents a unique challenge to your game. There is also a par-3 practice course and driving range.

The Stone Course – If your game is suited to a technical challenge and plenty of strategy then the Stone Course will provide a real test of those skills. The nine holes here offer a breathtaking landscape created using over 8,000 palm tress and over 20,000 cacti.

The Olive Course – These nine holes characterise a typical Spanish countryside meandering through olive trees and designed in a links style resemble courses found in the UK.

The Pine Course – At the highest point of the resort you’ll find the Pine Course and its stunning views across Mosa Trajectum and the landscape beyond. The fairways and greens are guarded by over 3,000 pine tress and the hidden water hazards will test your course management skills.

Los Olivos Villas

The Los Olivos development at Mosa Trajectum has 27 villas with just 16 currently left for sale. The villas have private communal swimming pools and many have front line views of the golf course. The villas have been built in a typical Spanish style and finished to a high standard.

Recommended properties

	This beautiful three bedroom villa has full air conditioning, central heating, garage, private garden and access to a communal swimming pool. The property also benefits from a piped music system throughout and a video entry system. It is currently discounted by 15% with further discounts available on quick completion.
	This 3-bed, 3-bathroom villa has all the benefits of the property above with the same great discounts. The communal pool for this property is shared with only six other villas.
	Another great three bedroom villa, this property backs on to the golf course and offers the same features as the first two properties. Favourable discounts are also available on quick completion.

Murcia is home to some of the best golfing in Europe and the Roda golf resort continues in that spirit with its course designed by one of Europe’s most prestigious designers. If you enjoy golf among magnificent surroundings and in a warm climate that’s year round, then buying a golf property in Murcia will be one of the best investments you’ll ever make.

Roda Golf and Beach Resort

This resort combines glorious weather, great golf and luxury to create the perfect golf holiday or permanent Spanish residence. Located just a 5 minute drive from Murcia airport, travelling to your Roda golf property from the UK will take just a few hours. Once there, you’ll be just 1.5km from Mar Menor and the 250km of Mediterranean beaches which stretch out either side. At the resort you’ll find property and facilities which blend in with, and match, the beauty of the Murcia landscape plus elegant homes that integrate with the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Roda Golf Property

At the Roda Golf and Beach Resort you’ll find a range of exquisite properties to suit your budget including apartments, townhouses and villas. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the resort, your property will always be a short stroll from a communal pool and the private residents pathways which lead you to the golf course and resort facilities.

Apartments at Roda are available in two styles named Alhambra and Brisa. Within the styles you’ll have a choice of 2 or 3 bedrooms along with private gardens, solariums and optional jacuzzis.

Townhouses are available in five types of varying size and layout. The townhouse designs have been named Balcon, Baranda, Finca, Hacienda and Mirador and offer 2-3 bedrooms with living space across two floors plus access to a swimming pool.

The villas at Roda golf resort have been designed in four styles named Albatros, Eagle, Birdie, and Green. Villa properties are available in 4, 3 or 2 bedrooms with ample terraces, optional swimming pools and great views of the golf course.

Phase 4 of property development at Roda is well under way with low-density of building and the eagerly anticipated Brisa apartments.

Facilities at Roda Golf and Beach Resort

As you’d expect from one of Murcia’s newest and best golf resorts, facilities at Roda are opening at a rapid rate. The sports facilities containing tennis courts, multi-purpose sports pitch and football pitch have recently opened. Here you’ll also find some first-class changing facilities and a children’s play area surrounded by beautiful landscaping and views across the 7^th hole and lake to the clubhouse.

The commercial centre of Roda will be home to shops, restaurants and bars and work begins in September 2009 ready for early 2010.

The resort is also home to the Beach Club. Here you’ll find a swimming pool, mud baths, bars and a restaurant right on the doorstep of a sandy beach. Head through the entrance to the club and you’ll pass by an elegant staircase and emerge between a bar and restaurant with shining white floors and glass doors.

To the rear of the club is a vast sliding door leading you out to the beach with the sea lapping at the shore just a few metres away. Sun loungers, an outdoor bar and swimming pool invite you to spend plenty of time here enjoying the climate and indulging in food and drink. Head back inside and up to the first floor and you’ll discover a veranda offering stunning views across the Mediterranean. The Beach Club is a great place to relax during the day or for an evening’s romantic dining among luxurious surroundings and attentive staff.

Roda Golf Course

The real draw of Roda is the 18-hole par 72 course designed by Dave Thomas – one of the most in-demand course designers in Europe. Utilising the Mediterranean landscape and natural vegetation, golfers will find this course challenges their golfing skills on every level but with the convenience of being just a short stroll from home.

The terrain at Roda was initially flat but has been transformed to provide undulating fairways and greens weaved around three lakes. The clubhouse and course facilities are managed by DeVere Hotels who have experience and knowledge of handling some of the best PGA European Tour events such as the Ryder Cup which has been played at the DeVere Belfry four times.

Roda is also home to a PGA golfing academy which has the latest generation of facilities and equipment to help you improve your game.

Why buy property at Peraleja Golf Resort in Murcia

Key factors in purchasing a golf property in Spain should be the quality of the design, architecture and construction of the property as well as the resort’s facilities. Then there’s the location to consider and the professionally designed golf course. Peraleja golf resort will meet and exceed all your expectations.

As development along the coastal areas of Spain have become over-subscribed, Peraleja golf resort has been located inland slightly on a hilltop giving stunning panoramic views of the Mar Menor lagoon and the Mediterranean sea. The resort is well served by a network of highways and dual carriageways that can speed you to destinations around the region within a short space of time. The airport, with regular flights in and out of the UK, is just 15 minutes away.

Peraleja Golf Property and Resales

To capitalise on the breathtaking views from this resort, developers and local building regulators have agreed that no apartment blocks are to be built so Peraleja is a villa only golf resort. There are 14 different architectural designs to choose from and each one echoes the traditional country houses of the region but with contemporary finishes and styling. Built on individual and spacious plots of land, these villas really are stunning properties boasting features such as exposed beams, iroko wood carpentry, air-con, central heating and private swimming pools.

Many of the current villas on the market are resale and available to own today. Phased development of new property continues giving you the opportunity to buy ‘off plan’ at favourable terms. For those seeking an investment and rental opportunities, the big appeal of this region is the beautiful climate all year round meaning that renting isn’t restricted to the summer months.

Here’s a selection of the best current Peraleja golf property along with some of the planned properties due in the next phase of construction.

	A two-bedroom villa built on an elevated plot overlooking the golf course and lakes. Private parking, large swimming pool , fully air-conditioned and central heated with landscape gardens and secure entry system. This property is just perfect.
	Another stunning two-bedroom villa this time facing south-west on its elevated plot with large amounts of glass letting natural light flood into the home. The benefits of buying this property include air-con, water-feature to the front, parking and a large swimming pool.
	This prestigious resort deserves prestigious properties and none more so than these bespoke villas planned for phase two of the development. Choose your plot and villa design with the architect such as a round turret style or oval glass walled layout.
	The Villa Verdial design is a detached or semi-detached property with two-bedrooms, vaulted wooden ceilings, private swimming pool and fully air conditioned.

Golf course at Peraleja

When you think about Spanish golf the most iconic Spanish golfer is of course Severiano Ballesteros. Having retired from professional golf in 2007, Seve supervised the design and planning of the course at Peraleja which opened in 2008. As with the rest of this resort, the golfing here is five-star and played against a breathtaking backdrop. The 18-hole par 72 stretches out across 6,250 metres of undulating land, challenging obstacles and cascading water. Look out for the par 4 hole 8 and the par 3 hole 16 which are two of the best looking holes on the course.

The course is supported by facilities to satisfy the most demanding of golfers with helpful and friendly staff on hand and an incomparable clubhouse to any other course in the region. It really is top quality with a superb architectural design boasting an excellent restaurant and bar.

Resort facilities

The developers are focussed on establishing Peraleja golf resort as a location of quality throughout and this will extend to the on-site facilities currently under construction. The comprehensive commercial centre of the resort will have a luxury 5-star hotel with views across holes 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 of the course.

A spa and sports centre, shopping, bars, landscaped jogging and cycling paths and secure children’s play areas will place Peraleja at the pinnacle of golf resorts in the Murcia region of Spain.

Getting to Murcia – Flights and Airports

Murcia is just 75km south of Alicante and both cities have their own airport from which you can travel to Mar Menor. Currently there are 10 airlines flying to both these airports which means plenty of low-cost flights. In 2010, another airport will open in Corvera just 20 minutes outside of Murcia city.

With a flight time from London to Murcia airport at just under 2 hours, and many UK regional airports also providing daily flights to the region, Mar Menor is simple to get to making it a great golf resort for long breaks or a short weekend trip.

If you’re flying into Alicante you’re just a 45 minute drive from the Polaris World Mar Menor resort via the A7, AP7 and A30 motorways. From Murcia airport, which is actually situated near the town of San Javier (45km from the city of Murcia) it’s a mere 10 minute car or taxi journey.

Getting to Mar Menor Golf Resort – Taxi or Car Hire

If your flight lands at Murcia airport then your best options for getting to the Mar Menor Golf Resort are by taxi or hiring a car – public transport does not serve the area well.

A taxi from Murcia airport will cost around €20.00 and take approximately 10 minutes. If you’re landing at Alicante, expect to pay around €70.00 for a 40 minute journey into the Mar Menor Golf Resort.

If your search for a golf property at Mar Menor is over a few days why not take advantage of hiring a car so you can get around and visit some of the fantastic attractions, mountains and beaches the region has to offer. Spanish car hire is relatively cheap and you’ll find a good choice at both Murcia and Alicante airports. Book ahead and then pick up your keys from the terminal rental office on arrival. You can get some great deals using online internet car hire brokers such as Sky Cars or Car Jet.

Once you become a Polaris World Mar Menor Golf Resort resident or owner you’ll be able to take advantage of Polaris World’s own car rental service. You’ll find the service offers some competitive rates and exclusive services such as collection from the airport and your car being delivered to your golf property. Prices for this exclusive service for a small hatchback begin at around €40-50 per day.

Staying at Mar Menor Golf Resort

Given that your golf property search is at Mar Menor it makes sense to try and stay in the heart of the golf resort to soak up the atmosphere, play a round of golf and see for yourself all that this quality resort has to offer. Mar Menor has its own 5-Star hotel with all the facilities you’d expect from a world-class hotel including a pool, gym and a number of bars and restaurants.

A short car journey west of the Mar Menor Golf Resort is the municipal of Torre Pacheco where you’ll find some quality accommodation for your stay in Murcia. A few miles East of the resort is Los Alcazares, a village on the coast of the Mar Menor sea famous for its therapeutic waters. Here you’ll find some great 4-Star hotels ideally placed for water sports and your journey to Mar Menor to check out some golfing properties.

Polaris World Mar Menor Golf Resort Properties

Once you’ve arrived safely in the sunny region of Murcia you can begin your search for the ideal golf property at Mar Menor. The resort boasts a Jack Nicholas designed golf course surrounded by lush green vegetation and palm tree lined pathways which will guide you around this magnificent resort. Created as place for complete luxury, relaxation and a healthy lifestyle for its residents, you won’t be disappointed by the unique atmosphere Mar Menor has to offer.

Here’s a selection of the great Polaris World golf properties currently available at Mar Menor.

	Mar Menor Golf Resort – 2 Bed Villa A beautifully furnished 2 bed villa with 2 bathrooms and a living/dining room area. West facing with air-conditioning, central heating, a glazed terrace area, private swimming pool and solarium.
	Mar Menor Golf Resort – 2 Bed Villa West facing semi-detached 2 bedroom villa with large rear garden that’s well-established with plants and borders. Both floors have their own terrace and the property comes complete with its own Jacuzzi.
	Mar Menor Golf Resort – First Floor Apartment Ready for late 2009, this first floor apartment boats south facing views over the golf course. 2 bedrooms and constructed over two floors this is effectively a penthouse that offers a great value way into property on the resort.
	Mar Menor Golf Resort – Ground Floor Apartment Only 9 of these large terraced apartments are being built at present and will be ready late 2009. South facing with views over the golf course, the property offers 2 bedrooms and a great internal design.

Murcia is one of the regions with the highest number of sunny days per year (over 320 recorded in 2007), coupled with an average temperature of 21° C and over 250 km of Mediterranean coastline to explore, it makes an idyllic location for a short visit or a more serious investment. Situated only a few kilometres away from nearby international airports with daily flights to and from the UK, as well as excellent internal transport links, makes travelling to and from Polaris World golf property resorts as simple as possible.

Golf in Spain is one of the many leisure activities, which can be enjoyed in a much warmer climate than in the UK. The area is uniquely positioned to enjoy not only the beautiful and well-equipped golfing resorts but also situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Murcia’s coastline is rich and diverse, with the coastline offering many quiet beaches and nature reserves only a short distance away. The diversity of the landscape, the warm and stable climate and the cultural and historical richness of the area make Murcia the perfect region to live in and enjoy the outdoors, practice water sports in the Mar Menor, explore its mountains, go hiking, rural tourism… and, of course, play golf.

Murcia Golf Properties can help you enjoy the climate, not to mention the golf with our range of apartments and villas. More and more Britain’s are moving abroad to enjoy the warmer climate of Spain and through Mar Menor golf property, you will be able to join them. Whatever your budget, Polaris World property has close affiliation with specialist local property agents who will have firsthand knowledge of market conditions and will be on hand to offer advice when the purchase, or resale of property is being considered from our extensive portfolio.

Pole performance is one of the only forms of exercise which uses every muscle group during a work-out. When done properly it increases strength, flexibility, muscle tone and overall fitness whilst the dance aspect improves self confidence and poise.

The Alturnative Studio in Lincoln run pole dancing lessons for fitness and fun as well as group parties at their studio in Lincoln City Centre. We cater for all age groups.

Aren’t Pole Classes only for 18 year old female dancers?!

The weekly pole classes are attended by a wide variety of students. The age range in our current classes is from 16 to 56 with the average student being in their mid to late 20’s. They come from all walks of life including professionals, students, mothers and new mothers, they all want to work out in a supportive environment which aims to raise their confidence as well as increase their fitness. Anyone is welcome to join in the courses, big or small, old or young it makes no difference and as I’ve learnt from experience in the industry, attraction and sexiness are not based on looks alone.

The classes run in the Lincoln studio on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with a maximum of 10 students per class. The studio is also available for private lessons and private hire at other times as well as party bookings on weekends.

Our Lincoln Pole Dancing Classes are held in the new The Alturnative Studio which is located within The Terrace just behind the Theatre Royal Lincoln. The new studio is gradually being improved but allows us access 24/7

Moving forward, Cardiff has emerged as the entertainment capital of Britain. With its Cardiff gigs and Cardiff concerts there is always something to do for everyone.

The famous docklands of Cardiff (as Tiger Bay) and its surroundings have been converted as a hub of modern luxury flats, shops, offices, and attractions and not to mention the new building housing the Assembly for Wales. Cardiff hosts the most famous stadiums, swimming pools and the largest summer festivals in Britain. Cardiff is also the home of the prestigious and country’s great institutes of learning Cardiff University and University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC). Both universities are well known for hosting excellent gigs. For example, to attend Cardiff University Gigs, students from surrounding areas of Newport and Pontypridd would actually come and attend these shows.The Cardiff Uni Gigs are among the best in the country.

Today, Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities of Europe not only in terms of redevelopment but also in culture and refinement. Cardiff is bouncy, graceful, positive and much more cosmopolitan than one can think of. The city of Cardiff caters for all appreciations, offering everything from the exhilaration of a spirited metropolis life to the peacefulness and placidity of the nearby seashore and countryside.

Gigs in London in London is geared towards drinking and dancing, although the wealth of different pubs, bars and clubs in the capital do make it possible to find something to suit all types, whether you fancy a pint of bitter over a plate of British ‘pub grub’ or dancing until six in the morning. London’s nightlife is currently buzzing with everything – from some of Europe’s liveliest nightclubs, right through to hip stylish bars and traditional old London taverns. The nightlife scene in London is amongst the best in Europe. London nightlife tends to be a trendsetter for other major cities throughout Europe, and travellers will find that one vacation will hardly have enough nights to explore all that London nightlife includes. The nightlife has as much to offer as any other large city in the world.

Contrary to what the audiences may think, the deck of cards that a performer is using is in no way ordinary. They are usually a special set of cards that are specifically prepared in order to perform a variety of tricks. This can be done in many various ways.  If a performer makes use of ordinary cards, there are some techniques used to make them especially useful for magicians for their tricks.

What most magicians usually do to make their deck of cards "special" is by using marked cards. Card marking is actually a process in which seemingly ordinary playing cards are altered in such a way that only the person marking the cards is aware of it. Card marking is also usually being used by card sharks in cheating and profiting from betting card games.

In magic, card marking is an especially effective method of altering cards for the purpose of performing astonishing magic tricks. Marked cards can allow magicians to identify certain cards for magical effect. The most common card marking method has been punching holes on certain cards that only the performer can effectively distinguish. But card marking has also become more sophisticated with the use of advances in technology.

Newer methods of card marking make use of what is now called as shade technology. An example would be luminous marked cards. These are cards that make use of luminosity of the cards when a device such as a special pair of sunglasses or contact lens is used on them. Without the device, the cards may look like ordinary cards to onlookers. But with the sunglasses on, the cards can be seen differently along with the marks made on them.

There are also cards that are marked by the way that a deck of cards are designed. Some special cards may contain visible but tiny marks that can only be read by trained magicians who can read the tiny marks that double as codes. Sometimes marked card readers use eyeglasses in order to better read the tiny but unnoticeable to the untrained eye type of marks on the cards. These types of cards are usually designed so that the marked cards can be read from even a distance while another person may be holding them.

Marked cards outside the magic arena are used by some as a means to cheat at casinos or when gambling. In order to prevent this from happening, there are also other ways in which people can detect whether marked cards are being used. One of the most common ways of detecting them is by riffling or shuffling them. This method is commonly called as a gambler’s riffle test.

It is simply done by riffling the cards carefully. If a deck of cards is marked, the marks will usually be noticed as if dancing from the back of the cards just like a cartoon drawn on each card back. This can be effective in detecting marked cards with physical marks such as tiny holes or depressions on them.