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appy New Year! I hope you don’t mind my dog, Syd, taking pride of place in my picture spot but I am proud to announce that this dog, which I bred myself, has just celebrated his 15th birthday! Not that he was very bovvered! As long as his meals were served on time that was enough of a party for him. I have two new looks for 2011. First a new logo designed by Freelance Designers Spain, thank you, Jonathan. Second, a newlook me, courtesy of Julian of Hair Design - he said that for as long as he’s known me I’ve looked the same - well not anymore!! I have been well and truly up-dated and everybody so far has said how much they like it and how it suits me. Thank you, Julian. Obviously Valentine’s Day had to be the theme for this month’s issue and inside you will find a themed quiz on the matter. Plus a couple of new things to entertain and inform.
As always let me know of your goings on, Ian is only too happy to take photos for you or, feel free to send in your own, good quality though, please. And any suggestions are welcome for items that may be of interest to other readers. I guess that’s it for now. Don’t give up on those resolutions. I made mine nearly 8 months ago when I stopped smoking and so far have managed to stick to it so the latest smoking ban suits me fine. Oh yes, do try not to send me so many Valentine cards this year. I could hardly get out of my house last year, it was like a snowdrift outside the door, ha!ha! Until next time, Tracey
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dogs are not allowed on the beach at any time of the year. Quite how they plan on policing that remains to be seen! More official news … from Sunday 9th January, Choice FM, who have established themselves over 4 years of broadcasting to the local communities of Mojácar and the surrounding area, have joined the BayRadio network. You can now listen to BayRadio throughout Costa Almeria on 91.5fm, 107.3fm and 95.5fm. Stage Director Otfried Laux of El Teatro Indalo Players, Mojácar is starting his project OLIVER TWIST (but not as a musical). The play will be staged at the end of 2011 in the new theatre of the Kimrick. He is arranging the story so that he only needs 14 or 15 actors, to include teenagers, children and adults. For the whole project he needs between 30 to 40 people for front of house, backstage or on the stage. He is looking for enthusiastic people who are willing to work not for pay, but for the applause and success of the project. His wish list is as follows: • For the scenery, sound and light he is looking for people (not necessarily professionals) who can work with electricity, wood and metal. • People who can do make up and props. • He is looking for a Stage Assistant who will coordinate the building of the stage and liaise with the lighting and sound technicians and organise the actors during performances. • And a Production Manager who will coordinate all areas: scenery, makeup lighting, sound and costumes. A workshop was scheduled for the end of January to prepare people for their role and to form a team who will be able to work together. The rehearsals were also scheduled to start with this workshop which will be interrupted during the summer for two months. Anyone interested in this project contact: otfriedlaux@gmail.com or tel: 950 529 198 or 670 629 042. Meanwhile rehearsals have started for the Indalo Players next production of two one act plays "Holmes Sweet Holmes" by Jim Sperinck and "Heavens Above" by Diana Raffle. These will be performed at The Kimrick on Thurs 7th, Fri 8th, Sat 9th and Sun 10th of April 2011. Tickets will be 10€ and
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will be on sale during March. The Sunday performance hopefully will be a matinee giving people the chance to have lunch before the plays. Staying at the Kimrick the cinema nights are well under way with two films being shown this month. On Sunday 6th at 7pm, ‘Valentine’s Day’ and on Friday 11th, ‘The King’s Speech’ at the later time of 8.30pm. At the first ACEM (Mojácar Business Association) meeting of 2011 the annual Dinner Dance was scheduled for March 26th. During the evening an announcement is to be made of an initiative to help increase tourism to Mojácar and a presentation of ‘Mojácar Oscars’ – these are to be presented to those who have done the most for the area over a 12 month period. Tickets will be on sale in February. Due to the success of last year’s Mojácar Tapas Trail, this year it is to be extended to the whole month of July and it is hoped to increase the number of bars and restaurants taking part to 25. To be confirmed is the date of the fashion show, probably sometime in April. The meeting concluded with the news that membership fees have been reduced from 10€ per month to 6€ per month for the next 12 months. For more details contact Karin Schroter on 950 478 935. Sonia of Indole (situated on the strip next door to Aladdin’s) has opened a new shop next to the Cajamurcia bank. Note: selling the same kind of items, this new shop is as well as not instead of. You can find her on facebook at "TIENDAS ÍNDOLE MOJÁCAR". News from Iron Art (El Real, Antas). They are now stockists of ‘Neater Heaters’ - Norway’s answer to heating your home in Spain. All plants are 50% off and Eileen says not to forget that not only do they stock garden and patio furniture but rugs, artificial flowers, greetings cards and much, much more! On the playa, Dmatch Digital have just had their stock in of ‘Neater Heaters’. InternetCallshop in Los Gallardos are now stockists for the hits mobile sim cards, you can transfer your existing mobile number from your current provider onto the HITS pay and go sim for just 10€ which includes 10€ worth
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would like to know more you can contact Ian directly on 616 189 002 or info@iholidayrentals.com WOW – Women on Wednesday at The Loft are now holding a monthly mini auction. Take your small items to be included in the sale between 9am and 10.30am. Auction starts about 11.30am. Contact Lyn on 950 472 432 for more details. Not to be outdone – Richard is organising an Open Pool Competition for Friday 25th February. Entry fee is 10€ and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Call Richard on 673 195 872 to register by the 20th so the format can be arranged. I gather that the Cave bar is closing for a few days, and will probably re-open in mid-February with Jim in charge again. Meantime, Sarah's Spanish classes have moved next door, to the Cowboy Cocina. Julio's bar is this year's run-away leader of the pool league as it approaches the half-way stage. Petter has had so many requests for his route notes, both via The Advertiser and from direct contacts, that he’s decided to create a complete article along the lines of his old "Driving North" column in the Talisman. It will either be published in the magazine or posted to his web-site, which is currently undergoing a small re-vamp. To overcome the new smoking ban Miguel, of Los Arcos on Mojácar playa, is creating a smoker's club down the alley beside the bar. It will even sport a carambola table and of course a card table. Winter has at last struck. As The Advertiser went to press the overnight temperature was dropping to a chilly 7 degrees, and a few miles inland there is a morning frost!
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The news according to The Entertainer Online - Most of the following is true!
Garrucha - 150 Years old In the long history of our area, Garrucha is a relatively new municipality and it was only separated from its host, Vera, on January 1st 1861, that is, 150 years ago. An order from the king on 16th March 1858 to the authorities in Vera to allow the port to secede took its time as the Vera Town Hall wriggled on the hook. Why did Garrucha look for independence? According to this interesting article in La Voz de Almería, because of pingües interes económicos para controlar las rentas de los ventajosos negocios que empezaban a florecer: la minería, el comercio marítimo, la aduna, los viceconsulados, el pescado de las jábegas. Economic advantage from the mining interests, the customs house, the vice-consulates (British, French, Dutch and German), the sea-routes and the sea-fishing. Until recently, Garrucha was smaller than now, in fact the municipality was only about half of the extension of the town (the port belongs to the State) giving it a theoretical population density higher than Hong Kong. Mojácar and Vera both gave some land to the town in 2002. Legalization, Legislation As Helen Prior and her husband Len looked forward to the third anniversary of the demolition of their retirement home in Vera - they have lived since then in the garage that somehow escaped the annihilation of their villa the Junta de Andalucía is slowly waking up to the fact that this simple act of institutional vandalism back in January 2008 has cost the region billions. Well, sort of - it’s still the case that the ecologists (beyond the patently illegal 20 storey Hotel Algarrobico in Carboneras, of course) - have the moral authority to drive the rules on ‘illegal homes’ and the ‘ley de costas’. The Seville government is preparing a new protocol on the 300,000 supposed irregular dwellings across the region, with individual studies to see whether a home can be ‘regularized’ (as we say in public employeespeak). Houses under risk include those in the ‘Ley de Costas’ (carried out arbitrarily), and those homes built in ‘protected areas’, ‘non-urbanisable land’ and ‘rural zones’. These areas are sometimes flood zones, or natural
parks, but other times fall to Seville’s rules regarding the density of urban land or even the number of houses allowable in a given municipality (only cities and bank-owned homes, it seems, are free from these controls). The study which comes from the Department of Obras Públicas y de la Vivienda, will recommend that those houses which can be legalised will be allowed to do so, with the costs passed on to either the builders (yea, right!) or the owners. The rest - well... either demolition or, uh... Wasting Public Funds The underground car park in Garrucha has been four years without any work done to finish it, and now needs another squirt of money, estimated at a million euros. What a mess! At least it isn’t quite as useless as the one they had planned for the square up by the church in Mojácar last summer (which will probably return to haunt us after the elections if the PP get in again). Knock Knock. Who’s There? Not been bothered this weekend by a stern-looking couple at the gate? That’s because Almería’s 2,500 Jehovah’s Witnesses have been out at their annual bash at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones in Aguadulce. Seventeen new people joined the flock, with a simple submersion in the Palacio’s swimming pool, according to the report. So if somebody shows up on your doorstep looking a trifle wet, lend them a towel. Eddie Fowlie Eddie Fowlie, owner of the El Dorado Hotel, died on the 22nd January in Carboneras. He was 89. Eddie is best known for turning Carboneras into Aqaba during the filming of David Lean’s ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ in 1962 (Peter O’Toole lived for three months in a house buried under the Hotel Algarrobico). Eddie’s profession as set-designer also allowed him to build many sets for ‘Doctor Zhivago’ (shot in part in nearby Guadix), ‘The Bridge Over the River Kwai’ and many others. A biography of Eddie has just been released, written by the Costa de Almería’s own Richard Torné and called ‘David Lean’s dedicated maniac. Memoirs of a film specialist’. Local Radio (all sorts) There’s another English-language radio for Mojácar and surrounds. It’s called Bay Radio. Here, according to its webpage, are its Top Five ‘ExPat Chart’ hits: Katy Perry with ‘Firework’, Rihanna (ft Drake) and ‘Whats My Name’, Nicole Sherzinger and ‘Poison’, Kesha with his/their immortal ‘We R Who We R’, and at 5th on your fab faves, there’s Plan B wiv ‘Love Goes Down’. Don’t fancy that? Try Radio Costa at 105.6FM. Music for the Grown Ups.
XMAS & NEW YEAR AT THE BEACHCOMBER Above - 'Beachcomber Maggie' having lunch in the New Year with her mum and sister who flew in from the UK and friends 'Ernie the Milkman' and Veronica. Far left & Left - New Year’s Eve Party Night wh ere din ers we re entertained with singing
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Has anyone seen the lonely flamingo down on Vera Playa. Florence, as she has been named, has been there for about two weeks. The fact that she is white is thought to be due to a deficiency in diet – I looked this up and this is what it said, “While flamingos are known to eat small fish, shrimp and snails, they are primarily vegetarians. They consume vast quantities of algae, and this is what makes them pink. Without the "food colouring," flamingos are actually white. Flamingos in captivity are, as a result of algae deprivation, quite a bit paler than their wild cousins. Zoos attempt to keep their flamingo stocks in the pink by feeding them carotene to compensate for the algae they'd get in their natural habitats." (so now you know! - Ed)
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elcome to 2011. I hope you all had a good Crimble and new year. I’m afraid we must start the Navigating year off with a warning. I have been hearing some worrying news about some problems with social networking sites. I don’t think I should mention any particular site by name, what with lawyers costing so much these days, their bills potentially feeling, simultaneously, like a slap in the FACE and the cheque BOOK. These sites quite often tempt you with all sorts of applications that offer promises to be fulfilled once you have simply ticked a box that then allows god knows who to access your contact details, your photographs, all your personal details and quite possibly a good deal more. One such example of
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‘Bingo Dave’ is pictured handing over 150€ to Joe Salter for the RBL Poppy Appeal at the Rusty Nail. Throughout November the RBL was the nominated charity to benefit from the ‘flyer’ game.
Thank you to Phil Naylor for this photograph of thousands of starlings in a wonderful arial display over the fields to the north of Turre. Valle de Este golf resort is just over the hill beyond the flock and Phil thought the flock on the left was a star(t)ling likeness to a wood golf club!!
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Rough Justice by Stephen Leather Villains across London are being beaten, crippled and killed by vigilante cops. Crime rates are falling but the powers that be want Dan Shepherd to bring the wave of rough justice to an end. Leather was a journalist and writes for television.
My Lady of Cleves by Margaret Campbell Barnes After the death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves. However he felt that her looks did not live up to the painting. Anne matched wits with the fiery king and lived to tell the tale. After Henry’s death she continued to live in England.
Innocent by Scott Turow At last, the sequel to Presumed Innocent. Twenty years later Rusty Sabich is now a chief judge but once again he is the prime suspect when his wife has died in mysterious circumstances.
The Other Family by Joanne Trollop Chrissie had twenty three happy years with Richie and their three daughters in their house in Highgate. However when Richie dies Chrissie has to confront his first wife to whom he was still married and his abandoned son. The two families face each other over wills and money.
Worst Case by James Patterson Detective Michael Bennett investigates the abduction of the son of one of New York’s wealthiest families. As more students disappear pressure builds on the mayor, the press, anyone. Another winner from a popular author.
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their ear leathers prevent a free flow of air. TREATMENT - you need to be able to inspect your dog’s ears to decide what you need to do. If it is a small dog then restrain him by wrapping him in a large thick towel with just the head exposed. If the dog is larger then it may be necessary to get someone to help you. If you notice blood or extreme redness and irritation or the dog is obviously in pain the best thing to do is consult your vet. If you decide to try the home remedy and there is no improvement after a couple of days then you should consult your vet. An ear infection is an emergency when your dog is in pain, you cannot touch or look in the ears or they are red and swollen and/or your dog has a head tilt. Also important if other symptoms are noted such as loss of appetite, acting lethargic, vomiting and/or diarrhoea or if there are any other physical abnormalities. HANDY TIP - If you have a young puppy or are thinking of getting a puppy it is always useful to get the puppy used to being handled. Clean his ears gently on a regular basis and use a small, soft toothbrush to clean his teeth. Brush his coat regularly, even if there is no significant length
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vinegar and water. Soak a piece of cotton wool or gauze in the vinegar and water, squeeze out the surplus and wipe gently around the exterior of the ear, use a cotton bud to clean out the crevices, the cotton bud should never be pushed down into the ear canal, except briefly if there is significant wax just inside the canal – but you should ALWAYS be able to see the cotton tip of bud. If the trouble needs deeper cleaning then an ear cleaning solution specially for the purpose can be put into the ear canal then gently massage the base of the ear. (If gently massaging the base of the ear causes any signs of discomfort or the dog cries out in pain, the problem needs immediate veterinary attention). Wipe the dirt away in the same manner as above. PLEASE NOTE that only products made to be used in the ear should be administered. In the beginning it is beneficial to clean the ears 3 times a day then 2 times a day as the problem diminishes. It is always easier to clean the ears regularly as maintenance takes a few minutes. Some breeds of dogs suffer more than others and those with long floppy ears such as the cocker spaniel, etc. are a good example as Hotel Playa Rio Abajo
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Deliver us from Evil by David Baldacci A complex plot sees Agent Shaw reunited with journalist Katie James in a deadly dual of nerve and wits which will lead them around the world.
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Keeper of the Bride by Tess Gerritsen After Nina was jilted, the empty church explodes. Then a stranger tries to force her off the road, was someone actually trying to kill her?
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Gang Wars on the Costa by Wensley Clarkson The inside story of the intense gang war between British and foreign criminals here in the sun, a true story to add to our collection of books set in Spain.
Confessional by James Higgins Another book by a popular thriller writer with his character Liam Devlin. Mikhail Kelly had a special talent – acting. The KGB gave him the perfect role – assassin. His target is Cuchalain who has created chaos and fear in Ireland now Devlin gets involved.
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A Mystery Admirer? Valentine’s Day? What’s that all about? If you ask me, it’s a cheap ploy by the manufacturers of non-essential goods to add a glossy heart and an inflated price tag to their ordinary products, and foist them off on to a gullible public. The Higher Authority doesn’t see it that way. She expects the full three acts, complete with symphony orchestra. Our relationship is built on compliance; she allows me to do all the heavy, dirty, outside or car-related jobs in return for food and clean bed linen. On the whole this suits me very well, so kow-towing to a tradition built around a priest who had his head chopped off by the Romans more than 1500 years ago seems a small price to pay. Each year, before the Christmas decorations have come down, I reserve a table at her favourite eatery. It has to be done then, for fear that the ‘best’ table will be taken by someone whose husband clearly cares more about his wife than yours truly does - or at least that will be her take on the situation. Then there are the chocolates. I know there will be hell to pay if I don’t buy any, so why, in Heaven’s name, does she have to scoff the lot, whilst simultaneously moaning about the damage that they are doing to her waistline. The prezzie is easy – get earrings, it seems that women, even the two eared variety, can never have too many earrings. But the card! Ah, there lies embarrassment! I shuffle the selection on offer, trying to surreptitiously select the one that is the cheapest while appearing to be expensive, and, in company with various other males of obviously married status, present it sheepishly at the counter. Oh, pray God that the assistant is a man of my age, who will have the good grace not to read the slush printed on the inside! Each year she picks the card from the mat, acts surprised, and asks innocently, ‘I wonder who this can be from?’ as I do my middle aged best to impersonate Gregory Peck. Now I know she’s not that stupid, she knows perfectly well that the card is my pathetic best effort at Romantic, so this year I’m going to give her something to think about - I’m going to buy two cards. I’m going to put one on the mat, and the other one I’m going to stuff under the front door. Two cards! She’ll never suspect that I bought two cards. For one of a very few times in our marriage, I will know something that she doesn’t. I can’t wait! Castillo of Jesus Navareno (18th century)
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So ... my sign signified the commencement of the next chapter of my life and my spiritual path … I saw an ad in the Hairdresser’s Journal - “British Hairdressers wanted in the USA”. I immediately rang the number listed and spoke to the owner of the salon. He told me that I needed to send in a resumé and a photo. “What is a resumé” I replied. “I think you call them CVs over there.” After flitting through my photos to find the most flattering I jumped swiftly into my car and drove into town. My first stop was the library so that I could use one of their word processors to type out my CV. I then ran across town to the Federal Express office. I arrived out of breath, but managed to ask for my letter to be sent by overnight express to the USA. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it would arrive before 10am the next day. The following morning I needed to wait until then to be able to call the salon which I found out was called “Hair on Broadway”. With sweaty palms I picked up the phone and spoke to Craig the owner. “Have you received my resumé?” I asked, “Yes! it looks pretty impressive” he replied. “What do I need to do next?” “I will ring you again once I have received all the CVs and then I am coming to the UK on March to interview.” “March, but it is now September” I exclaimed. His plan was however to visit the UK in March to attend a trade show. I was gutted as in my mind I was already living in New York. I tossed and turned all night and during that time I made a decision. I went into town first thing the next morning and asked for the next available flight to New York. There was nothing available until November fourth which seemed an eternity away. I then rushed home and made another phone call to “Hair on Broadway”. Craig answered the phone. “Hi Craig it’s Diana”. “Hi Diana” he said with a very sexy American accent, “How are you doing?” All in one breath I spewed out, “I’m fine, and I have made a decision to come over to see you and to show you what I can do. If you like what you see we can take it from there. My heart was beating ten to the dozen as I half expected him to tell me that I was crazy. But instead he answered, “Awesome! Can’t wait to meet you.” “Great” I said, not quite believing what I had heard .... November came. I had sold my car and belongings which gave me a nice wad of money to get me started and before l knew it I was at Gatwick airport, checked in and awaiting my flight to JFK New York! Unbeknown to me then, I now believe that this was part of my rediscovering Atlantis. Part of the Atlantean civilisation has sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. My spiritual energy became much stronger whilst living in the states and I feel that I have a real affinity with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the same civilisation is also believed to be in the region of southern Spain, which is maybe what drew me here as well. But my story continues with a surprising outcome.
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A Cava & Chocolate Ladies Evening hosted by The Emporium in aid of MACS Cancer Charity.
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The 284.70€, very intricately collected, was donated to Vera Orphanage 1st prize, a 300€ Flight Voucher, was won by Lawrence Hanton, right
Christmas and New Year at The New Kimrick
Members of the Mojácar branch of the Royal British Legion above had their Christmas lunch at the Kimrick. All agreed that it was one of the best meals the members have had for some time, so well done to the Kimrick and the kitchen staff who were given a warm applause ! The Branch were also presented with a cheque from Clare of Sol Times which was a generous contribution for this year's poppy appeal. PAGE 16
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Since 1991, we’ve been your home in Mojácar stablished since 1991, this English family run campsite and mobile home park has grown to become the largest site in the south of Spain. With a host of onsite amenities just 10km from Mojácar, open all year round, we offer long and short term camping and great mobile homes, allowing you to have a safe, secure, inexpensive and legal all year base in a great community in Spain.
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All mobile homes onsite are “Alucasa” models. If you own an Alucasa mobile in Spain we are able to offer plots onsite to resite your home.
→Southern Spain’s largest mobile home park →A safe, all year round base in Spain →Full community living with onsite 24hr assistance →Restaurant, bar and swimming pool →Onsite shop and amenities open every day →2 green grass bowling greens →Year round entertainment and events →Onsite hairdresser, aerobics, clubs and much more →Secure vehicle storage compound for just 350€ p.a. →A legal, easy & tax free way to the Spanish dream
A selection of mobile home resales onsite Please note that viewing is by appointment only. Please call 609506869 for an appointment to view. Homes are privately owned and sold via the office. Full information on all home resales is available online at www.CampingLosGallardos.com. The price quoted is the price paid, there are no additional fees, taxes or hidden costs!
13 Las Rosas
₤35,000
A two bedroomed home with a large raised patio and stunning views over the valley down to Mojácar. Ready for immediate occupation, this home has only ever been used as a holiday home.
Great food and a great time. At Miraflores, our onsite restaurant and bar, we concentrate on providing great grub at an even better price. Open all day every day we provide a full snack and a la carte menu for our guests. Non residents are welcome, and we have a huge 250 m2 ballroom which is available for functions or charity events.
18 Bouganvillas
₤48,000
This home is a two bed, two bathroom model with central lounge and American style kitchen. It comes fully equipped with all mod cons, white goods and furnishings, everything you need to move straight in!
17 Los Olivos
₤67,750
This is a two bedroomed mobile, fully outfitted with lovely furnishings. All contents included. The home has a large conservatory and roomy patio. A large whirlpool spa bath is included in the sale.
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Valley V iew
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notified by email that their opening hours are now Tuesday to Sunday, 10am until 2pm. The APSA charity fashion show held at La Parrilla in Albox, raised a marvellous 2,500€! As usual the Winter fashion show and auction was a sell-out and everyone had a great evening and spent lots of money on clothes and accessories. The raffle was a huge success with excellent prizes kindly donated by local businesses such as the Rambla Cafe, Rumores Restaurant, Donna’s hairdressers, Simply The Best clothes, Los Rizos grocery, Frillies lingerie and the Sabor Restaurant at Alfoquia. Huge thanks from APSA to Sue and Pam and all the other ladies who worked so hard organising and running the event, and to Frank, Duncan and Alan, entertainers for the evening. The money will help the many dogs in the care of APSA and the successful neutering programme. APSA thank all who went along and remind you that there are lots of good quality clothes in the APSA shops in Albox and Tijola. The Dog House Foundation Charity, would like to thank the Ladies of los Terreros and the Petanque Teams for their kind donation of over 415€. This money was raised by donations from Petanque Players, as well as Bric-aBrac and Table Top sales, a Quiz Night and a Raffle. The Foundation would like to send their heartfelt gratitude and thanks for the continued support received from the residents of San Juan de los Terreros.
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Dog House Foundation is invited at any time to arrange a visit to the centre. They have a meeting on 2nd February at 4pm at Juanjo's Bar, Carretera Nacional, Huercal Overa (next to Mascotas Pet Suppliers). The APSA shop in Calle Ancha in Albox has had such a busy winter that more stock is needed! All the money raised in the shop goes to help abandoned animals in the area and to support the neutering programme. They rely on the generous donations brought to the shop which is run by volunteers. Do you have any clothes, bedding, brica-brac - anything which you no longer want but which we can sell? Maybe you are having a clearout after Christmas - unwanted Christmas presents and decorations you may no longer want can be sold or kept for the correct season. Please do help by bringing even just a small donation of clothing to the shop which is situated up the road from Santander bank, across the bridge in Albox. Ring 663 762 642 if you need directions or other help. Thank you and happy new year from APSA. Pamela’s Line Dance Club stayed fairly low-key in the second half of last year but, for 2011 it is the Club’s intention to continue with the Monday evening classes at The Piano Bar in Turre and have a large number of very regular ‘Social Dances’, mainly on Saturday evenings, but possibly sometimes on Friday evenings, using several venues. As some of these Dances may only be booked one or two weeks in advance, anyone interested in attending should contact Pamela directly on 950 398 076.
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APSA, the animal charity in Albox, run a monthly raffle for meals at Amigos Bowling Centre and Syedpur Indian Restaurant, the money raised helps the many animals in the care of the charity. In December Keith Roberts, who runs the raffle for APSA with his wife Jackie, presented Cheryl from GBs, above left, with her prize of a meal at Syedpur. John Stonehouse presented the prize for the meal at Amigos to winner Keith, above right. The December raffle raised 158€ for the animal charity and APSA are grateful to the two businesses for their support. The Syedpur meal winner was Norman and Barry, the meal winner at Amigos bowling centre. Raffle tickets can be purchased at GB Stores, Rumores, Amigos Bowling Centre and the APSA shop as well as from supporters in your area.
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Coffee mornings, meetings and major functions are held at La Parilla Restaurant, Albox. Monthly meetings, third Thursday of every month, at 11.00hrs. Everyone is welcome, ex service or not. For details of our many other activities visit our website: www.rblalbox.com or contact our Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 562 618.
IT’S ALL CHANGE AT ALLBITES After 6 years at the helm Liam has finally decided to hang up his apron at La Alfoquía's popular eatery, Allbites, and is heading back to the U.K. to run his own gastro pub (The Bell) in Strood, near Rochester, Kent, with wife Alison. Liam & Alison and children Byron & Brooke moved to Spain 8 years ago. Following a 2 year spell in Barcelona the ambitious couple happened upon "Turtle Bay" a small out of the way, run down fish & chip shop/café, in La Alfoquía. They recognised it as a challenge with plenty of potential for improvement. A change of name and 6 years on Allbites is a thriving business providing a wide variety of meals from traditional fish & chips to curries to Chinese food, American style burgers, kebabs and much, much more. The development of the outside patio meant they could host al fresco dining with live entertainment, parties, charity quizzes etc. Friends and customers alike will know that likeable Byron, now 17 has ambitions of joining the RAF, but Spanish educational qualifications are not recognised in the UK and so in September 2009 Byron returned to the UK to finish his education. Liam said, "Alison and I are very proud of Byron and all that he has achieved, it goes without saying that we have missed him so much. We then started thinking about career opportunities for Brooke, now 15 and quite frankly there's not much on offer." Alison and Brooke moved back to the UK in September of this year where Alison is paving the way for their new venture and Brooke is lined up to attend hairdressing college in the near future. Liam added, "It's quite a relief that Alison & I and the children have secured our immediate futures, but it has been a big wrench moving back to the UK. Allbites is the second longest established English business in the Almanzora Valley, and in our time here we have made so many good friends. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone for their support and friendship." But It’s Not All Bad News. Allbites’ new owners are Liam & Alison's long time friends Nicky & Phil. Locals will know Nicky from La Alfoquía's Latino's where for 7 years she has worked as both bar manageress and in charge of running the kitchen. Nicky & Phil are not newcomers to the food and pub trade. They have been together for 16 years and met whilst Phil was running a pub in Brighton, England. They moved to La Alfoquía with son Travis (now 11) 9 years ago and joined Phil's father who was already in residence. Phil said, "There's a strange sense of irony about all this because 6 years ago I was working in "Turtle Bay" when Liam & Alison came in to look around and enquire about buying the business from the then owners. I was in fact the first person to meet and greet them and here we are today with Nicky & I now buying the business." Nicky added, "When we found out that Allbites was on the market it was too good an opportunity to let pass. In my time at Latino's Juan & Adelina (the owners) have been like a family to me and I agonised over telling them I was moving on. I can't express enough my gratitude to them for their support, advice and friendship." She added, "It will take us a little while to get into the full swing of running our own business and at present we don't plan any major changes. We are so excited about the future and offer a big welcome to everyone." Liam & Alison's friends, neighbours and customers wish them all the best for the future and the best of luck Nicky & Phil in their new venture.
www.advertisermojacar.com The Albox Computer Club will be starting a new set of lessons for beginners and the less experienced, on Friday 4th February. This time the subjects will be topic based and each topic will last from one to four weeks. We'll be covering such things as "Computer Jargon", "Word Processing", "Keeping your System Free from Nasties and Running Smoothly", "Music and Films from the Internet - including How to get BBC IPlayer in Spain", and many others. The Introductory Talk (covers some essentials for the rest of the topics) on Friday the 4th will be FREE - after that €2 per day (or become a member and pay even less). You can also visit the regular club sessions at no extra charge. Beginners sessions - 13:30 on Fridays at Bar Rumores in Albox, lasting 6090 mins. Regular Club sessions - 10:00 on Fridays (same venue) for 2-3 hours. Regular Club sessions will include a talk, discussion, question & answer sessions and hands-on help (hands-on help for full members only). The Albox Computer Club is a Spanish registered Non-Profit Association aimed at improving peoples knowledge of computers, helping to solve computing problems and offering unbiased advice. Please call or email to register your interest, as we like to keep sessions to a reasonable size. We have a large screen projector and audio system for the classes, plus a computer running both WindowsXP and Windows7 (Windows Vista please note that Windows7 is very similar). There is Wi-Fi access for a reasonable number of laptops, if you wish to bring them. If you have any queries, please also call or email the same contact points. Tel : 950 064 311 (no answering service, call again if we're not there) Email : alboxcc@gmail.com
Tel: 626 766 073
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Web: thedoghouse-huercal-overa.webs.com
THE DOG HOUSE FOUNDATION CHARITY NIGHT at Bar La Union, La Alfoquía on Saturday February 26th, 8pm with Stage 2 and Dog House Band Tickets 10€ includes Buffet available from Bar La Union and Mo’s Music Bar
A Dog House Success Story MARLEY (aka Gandhi) has been homed in the UK. Julie and Davey Dixon saw him on Facebook and fell in love. Here he is pictured checking out his new passport!
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs entertained an audience of both Spanish and English, children and adults, when they came to Albox in aid of APSA animal charity. There were plenty of jokes, particularly from the hapless huntsmen Haddam and Lostit, lots of booing and hissing from the audience directed at the wicked Queen and some splendid singing and dancing to live music from the large Spanish and English cast. Zorro proved that horses can dance and the ‘aah’ factor was provided by young children as animals and teddies. The costumes were magnificent (thanks to the hard work of Sue Robottom and her band of wardrobe mistresses) Dame Fryup was belle of the ball in the finale and there were many curtain calls for a cast who were clearly enjoying themselves. A good night was had by all. At the time of going to press, Arboleas had yet to experience the show – oh yes it had!!!
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Mojacar ................................ Lemon Lounge Total Entertainment Los Gallardos ...................... El Naranjo Turre .................................... Connexions Albox ................................... Total Entertainment Alfoquia ............................... Mo’s Bar & Bistro Forms and envelopes are also available at these places. ACCOMMODATION / RENTALS ALL LONG AND SHORT TERM RENTALS AT FANTASTIC LOW PRICES! Mojácar, Turre, Los Gallardos and surrounding areas. COASTAL PROPERTIES. Tlf: 950 475 235 or email: coastalproperties@telefonica.net LONG TERM LETS: From 1 bedroom apartments to 4 bedroom properties. For more information please telephone 950 165 571 or 600 227 460 or visit www.sunflowerhomes-almeria.com MOJÁCAR LONG TERM RENTALS. We have a range of all types of properties for long term lets, in & around Mojácar. Currently we have good quality clients looking for 3 or 4 bedroom, furnished & unfurnished properties. Contact Patrick on 950 478 383 or 662 060 056, alternatively email: mojltr@gmail.com SPACE FOR RENT (furnished) within office premises on Mojácar Playa. For more info. contact Dany on 609 667 333. VERA-PLAYA-NATURIST.COM - Two bedroomed luxury holiday apartment. Tlf: 699 603 088 or 0121 286 8181. ACCOMMODATION WANTED WANTED FOR LONG TERM LET - 2 or 3 bed accommodation for single professional female with two very wellbehaved dogs. Ground floor apartment or single storey house. Convenient parking. Quiet, safe area of Mojácar only. Preferably only part furnished. Tlf: 657 982 878.
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ACTIVITIES / CHILDREN FUNKY MONKEYS Bi-lingual preschool. Childcare & recreational activities for kids living in the area or on holiday. Mon - Fri: 3, 6 or 9 hour sessions. FUNKY MONKEYS. For upcoming events, new activities and special offers please join our Facebook group, Funky Monkeys Mojacar. ANIMALS/PETS PET TRAVEL. Returning to UK or Spain? Why not fly back and we will bring your dog or cat over by van. Tlf: 600 707 607. E-mail: ozzjanstone@yahoo.co.uk BATHROOMS VENTANAS y PUERTAS have a superb range of shower screens at special discounted prices. Tlf: 950 473 104. BUILDING SERVICES AMD GENERAL BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. Mini digger, skip hire, tipper truck rental. Gravel, sand, top soil & materials delivered. Excavations, pools, ponds pozos. FIRE BREAKS. Free, no obligation quotes. Tlf: Paul: 600 809 293. E-mail: almeriaminidiggers@msn.com EMERALD CONSTRUCTION for all your building requirements. Tiling our speciality. Tlf: 649 212 707. GENERAL BUILDING, MAINTENANCE & PLUMBING SERVICES. 20 years experience in Spain. Fully Legal. Mojácar area. Tlf: 697 302 039. PR BUILDING SERVICES for all aspects of building, construction & maintenance at standards far superior to most. 15 years experience. Hassle free professional service. Fully Legal. Call Richard 608 673 681.
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Non-commercial announcements (births, deaths, personal messages, employment offered/sought, etc. (max 16 words) are printed free of charge. Personal articles for sale at under 100 euros and cars up to 500 euros - (max 16 words + one phone number + asking price) are also printed free of charge. Other categories: 1euro per 5 words or part thereof. (eg 20 words =4 euros, 21 words = 5 euros) Entries in bold text: 2 euros per 5 words (or part thereof) PAYMENT WITH ORDER PLEASE BUSINESSES FOR SALE or RENT LARGE BAR RESTAURANT FOR SALE, Garrucha/Vera. Prime location. 400 sqm. Fully equipped, recently refurbished. Can buy all or part. Tlf: Tracey 649 214 397. BICYCLE HIRE ELECTRIC Bicycle & Tricycle Hire. Winter Offer: 5€ per day! Free Delivery and Pick-up. Tlf: 608 719 015 or visit www.rainbowsendmojacar.com. Pedal without Puffing! CHARITY SHOPS APSA CHARITY SHOP, Calle Ancha, Albox. Open Mon-Sat: 10am - 2pm. (over the bridge in Albox, turn left at Santander Bank, shop is 100yds on right) PAWS CHARITY SHOP, Mojácar Playa (Nr. Banco BSCH) is open Tues to Sat, 10.30am - 1.30pm. PUPPY RESCUE CHARITY SHOP, Albox (between Knights Insurance and Cutting Edge). Open Mon -Sat: 10 am4pm. THE FUNDRAISER. TURRE (main street, next to Windows & Doors Direct) open Mon - Fri, 10am - 6.30pm and most Saturdays. NEW SHOP IN VERA (opposite Supermarket MAXI Dia%) open Mon - Fri, 10am - 4pm and most Saturdays. Tlf: 664 620 288. E-mail: fundraiserturre@gmail.com CHURCH SERVICES ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY. Church of England. Priest Canon Hugh Broad. 950 478 432. Mojacar: Eucharist: 11am every Sunday in the church of St Pascual, Aqua de Enmedio, 4 kms past Hotel Indalo towards Carboneras. Albox: Eucharist: 11am last Thursday of month in the Community Hall Aljambra. Evensong: 2nd Sunday in month at 6pm in the Community Hall Aljambra. DETAILS: Church Wardens: Alan Smith 950 478 066, John Salmons 950 472 112 or visit www.mojacarchurch.org TURRE EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Edificio 13 Avenida de Almeria, Turre. English speaking non-denominational church. Sunday service at 11am. All are most welcome. Mums & Toddlers, bible study, social activities and more. Tlf: 950 472 349 / 95061 7549 / 950 592 988 / 686 833 444. DECORATING SERVICES EXPERIENCED INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DECORATOR. Using quality materials this fast, friendly, clean and efficient service will never be beaten on price. For example: Medium sized interior room
from 80€ OR 3 bed detached villas from 475€. For a free quotation contact PAINT MAGIC on 617 904 774. ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICIAN, 25 years experience. Full City & Guilds. Fully insured & legal. Neil Godwin. Tlf: 687 245 569. FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES DANNIELLSFOX SL. Accountancy, Investment, Mortgage Services (UK & Spain), Mortgage Protection, NIE & Residencias, Translations & Wills, Vehicle Matriculations, Pensions, Inheritance Planning, Regulated Investments, Tax Registration. Local 89, Parque Comercial, Mojacar. Tlf: 950 478 617. Fax: 950 475 029. Email: enquiries@danniellsfox.com www.danniellsfox.com FOR SALE 2 x 200 WATT HI-FI SPEAKERS. 30€. Tlf: 950 615 400. CAST IRON LOG BURNING BASKET on legs, unused. 55€. Tlf: 950 529 225. CHAINSAW, petrol, as new. 150€. Tlf: 664 101 059. CHILD’S BICYCLE, suitable for 3-6 year old. 20€. Tlf: 600 809 293. EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE loaded with 50,000 music tracks. Personal tastes catered for, reggae, R&B, pop, rock, country, motown, etc. Music videos and/ or Karaoke songs also available. Playback thru PC or laptop. Whatever your requirements! E- mail for details: bobbyvarley@yahoo.co.uk GDS PROFESSIONAL SALON STYLER, Professional hairstyling iron with advanced ceramic technology, very good condition, still with box. Instructions also in Spanish. 35€ or very near offer. Tlf: 950 456 469. GENERATOR, petrol, as new, 5.5 kva. 295€ ovno. Tlf: 607 451 205. GUITAR. Acoustic, hand made in Valencia. 350€. Tlf: 600 809 293. GUITAR AMPLIFIER. Fender. 350€ ono. Tlf: 600 809 293. HARDBACK FANTASY/SF BOOK COLLECTION, most ‘as new’, read x1; offers welcome on part or entire lot. Tlf: 699 603 088. HP DESKJET 3940 15€. Tlf: 950 468 328 or 617 399 320. HP PHOTOSMART 330 20€. Tlf: 950 468 328 or 617 399 320. IKEA WHITE BLIND, still in packaging, 120cm wide. 25€. Tlf: 699 603 088.
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Classified Ads NEW LARGE WATER/FUEL CONTAINER, plastic in metal cage. 60€. Delivery available. Tlf: 678 490 294.
English spoken. Competitive rates. Tlf: 950 478 763 or 609 667 333. E-mail: axa.mojacar@gmail.com
ORIGINAL 60s LAVA LAMP, beautifully styled, 150€. Tlf: 600 809 293.
NRG INSURANCE. Property, Motor, Saving Plans, Life and Mortgage Repayment Insurance, Commercial, Community, Health, Funeral Plans, Marine, Travel, Pet. Registered and Regulated in Spain by the DGS. Tlf: 661 050 296 / 607 478 408. E-mail: nancy@nrginsurance.es or nrg4insurance@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.nrginsurance.es
PORTABLE 14” TV. 30€. Tlf: 600 809 293. PRO BRUSHCUTTER/STRIMMER, unused. 150€. Tlf: 950 529 225. RALEIGH RACING BIKE. Loads of gears! 2 new tyres. 75€. Tlf: 950 475 452. SINGER SEWING MACHINE with zigzag. Works perfectly. Purchased a long time ago, but very little used. 40€. Tlf: 950 472 818 or 657 982 882. SKY + HD BOX. Brand new, in box. All leads and instructions. 325€. Tlf: 950 472 432 or 673 195 872. ‘STAGELINE’ MPX-210 STEREO DISCO MIXER UNIT, 4 channel, 2 DJ mic. Channels, 3 way equalizer. Offers over 100€. Tlf: 678 490 294. STATIC EXERCISE BIKE, monitors heart rate, calorific burn, etc. As new condition. 40€. Tlf: 699 603 088. STATIC THERAPY COUCH, hydraulic ‘pump’ pedestal, adjustable back and foot support. 100€. Delivery available. Tlf: 608 719 015. STUCK AS TO WHAT TO GIVE FOR THAT DIFFERENT BIRTHDAY PRESENT? How about the TOP TWENTY CHART HITS for that particular special date in their life ... birthdate, anniversary etc? Professionally recorded onto CD! Dates covered are 1952 to present! Postal service available! Cost per CD is 20€. Tlf: 651 062 124 E-mail: bobbyvarley@yahoo.co.uk TV/DVD CABINET. 28” wide x 19” high. Tudor oak with leaded glass doors. 45€ ono. Tlf: 950 475 121 (Mojacar Playa) WOODEN HAND-MADE MODEL OF HMS VICTORY. Approx. 18” long. 18€ ono. Tlf: 950 475 121 (Mojacar Playa) TWO SMALL PORTABLE COLOUR TVS (1 a combi). 25€ for both. Tlf: 950 475 452. YAMAHA PSR-400 electric keyboard organ. 25€. Tlf: 678 490 294. GENERAL SERVICES DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER. Repairs to washing machines, dishwashers, cookers, tumble dryers, electric water heaters. Over 30 years experience. Registered and fully legal. Call: Rod Bridges 687 261 280 or 950 473 035. DO YOU want to get that small job done in your property but can’t find anyone interested in doing it for you? Diego does any weekend job (building, gardening, painting, etc.). Tlf: Dany 609 667 333. INSURANCE AXA - FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT NEEDS contact Dany of AXA Insurance. Policies in English.
VICTORIA INSURANCE SERVICES. Car Insurance including UK registered vehicles, Buildings & Contents, Business & Communal. Life Insurance, Savings & Pension, Funeral, Medical & Dental Plans. Approved & Qualified by Liberty Seguros Agent - Fully DGS Registered. The Property Shop, Mojacar Playa. Tlf: 664 826 524 or E-mail: victoriainsuranceservices@gmail.com KITCHENS VENTANAS y PUERTAS now offer a professional design and fitting service. See display in our Mojacar Playa showroom. Tlf: 950 473 104. LOCKSMITHS LOCKSMITH: Established 10 years. Fully legal. Also car locks. (24 hour emergency service.) Tlf: 666 949 213. MIND AND SPIRIT CARD READINGS for the year ahead by internationally acclaimed psychic medium, Rosanne. 30€. Tlf: 666 958 383. “Hearing is Believing” - Tony Christie. MOBILITY MOBILITY MATTERS. Special products for special needs. NEW PRODUCTS JUST IN - see our main advert above. Items for sale or hire. Call into our shop and check out our REDUCED PRICES for mobility equipment and scooters. Parque Comercial, Mojacar. Tlf: 950 615 432. CHILD & BABY EQUIPMENT ALSO FOR HIRE. PERSONAL WELCOME TO GRACE ELIZABETH born 15th January. Lots of love Great Grandma and Grandad, Ann and Reg. SUPERSAVERS ENGLISH SUPERMARKET in Turre and Las Buganvillas would like to thank all their customers who donated so generously to the PAWS Christmas Appeal. PLUMBING NO JOB TOO SMALL. No job too big. All work guaranteed. 20 years experience in Spain. Fully Legal. Mojácar area. Tlf: 697 302 039. PROPERTY / LAND FOR SALE BUILDING LAND - Mojacar Playa. 3,000+ sqm. Electricity & water contracted to be installed. Suitable for apartments or other multi-residential applications. Can buy all or part. Tlf: Tracey 649 214 397.
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Now in our 5th year
• Child & Baby Equipment • Bathing Aids • Walking Aids • Household Aids • Personal Care • Agents for ACORN Stair Lifts Mon, Weds, Fri: 10 am - 5pm Tues, Thurs, Sat: 10 am - 2pm
NEW PRODUCTS JUST IN Foot and calf massagers/vibrators with variable programmes Pedometers with body fat analyser Blood pressure monitor with WHO indication Heated back and seat massager - inc. 12 volt car adapter
950 615 432 Parque Comercial, Mojácar www.mobilitymatters.es Voilá
TRANSLATION SERVICES NEED HELP WITH TRANSLATING? Phone calls 5€. Doctors appointments, etc. from 10€. Other problems from 10€. Call Kirsty. 950 468 328 or 617 399 320.
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DE LIMA REMOVALS. Regular trips to the UK and Europe. Call for a free estimate today. Tlf: 647 006 183.
Mojácar Playa (near Indigo Gym) Local • National • International A family run business for all your removal, storage and packaging needs • Boat, Trailer & Caravan transportation • Weekly service to and from the UK
FURNITURE VAN UK - SPAIN - UK. Monthly. Full or part load. Professional service. Best prices. Tlf: 678 855 994 or 00 44 1323 642511.
Removals - Marc 647 006 183 Furniture - Jo 600 344 565 enquiries@ delimas.biz www.delimas.biz Z-6
TRANSLATION & INTERPRETING Service. Tlf: Marcela 676 951 352. TRANSPORT AND REMOVALS
LARGE MERCEDES VAN. Regular trips between UK and Spain. Single items or housefuls. Tlf: (UK) 0121 355 0005. UK Mob: 00 44 7976 928053. Spanish mobile: 699 819 213. E-mail: tonystephenson311@hotmail.com TUITION AND EDUCATION IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH! Classes include conversation and pronunciation practice, grammar and verb tenses. Diploma in Spanish Foreign Language. Next examination will be in May. Tlf: Victoria 950 472 590. Email: slcvictoria@terra.es SPANISH: Adults - all levels. Children school support. Qualified language teacher. Also translating and interpreting service. Marcela 676 951 352.
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BOOK SALE 11am - 1pm BEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT Mojácar Playa (second Tuesday of each month) Second-hand, good condition books - all just 1€ each All proceeds to PAWS Cats in conjunction with ALStrays Come along and browse through our stock (all donations of books gratefully received) PAGE 21
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Pets of the Moment
Animal Charity, Albox
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GENERAL ENQUIRIES 678 490 217 RIO and ROY These two handsome brothers came to PAWS as young puppies and are still awaiting their Forever Homes. True to their sighthound breeding, they love to run and play. They have shown themselves to be sociable with other dogs. When they first meet you they may be a little reserved but when they get to know you they are friendly and like to keep your company. HOOCH Hooch is a friendly adolescent dog. He enjoys running around and exploring his surroundings and is active and energetic. He has been at PAWS since a little puppy and it is really time he could enjoy the benefits of a good home environment.
APSA has many dogs of all sizes and ages just waiting for good homes. Ziggy and the other APSA dogs can be seen on the website www.apsa.org.es where you can also find out about events and other ways to help the charity or ring 663 762 642.
DANE is in desperate need of a home. He is about 18 months old and very placid. He's living rough with handouts from people in the area.
PUPPY RESCUE in SPAIN
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OLI Oli is a good sized dog with presence and is very handsome. Unfortunately, someone tried to mar his good looks by cutting off his ears. What a pity. Despite this cruel act, Oli is people friendly and really enjoys human company. He gets along with most dogs.
BELLA - 1 year old female fully vaccinated, chipped and spayed with Passport for UK. Her owners have returned to UK to live with relatives. Very friendly, loving little dog, loves to go for walks and to play, is used to children and other dogs.
DELFO Nobody knows why this sweet dog could have been abandoned. He is very friendly and adores human company. He gets on well with his kennelmates. Delfo does not seem very happy at the shelter but we know he would blossom in a loving home.
LEYLA & SUZIE - Only days old, Leyla (on the left) was found abandoned in the street along with her sister, Suzie. Both kittens came into our care and have since been fostered by one of our cat volunteers. Leyla is the quiet one of the siblings, Suzie is bold and adventurous, and they enjoy each others company. They share their present foster home with dogs so are used to them. At almost six months of age now, both are vaccinated and spayed.
BENNY - 1 year old male. Found roaming, has had a home at some time, friendly, affectionate, but has had to learn to walk on a lead and to play, is good with other dogs, but would need some more training.
If you can give any of our dogs a good foster or permanent home please ring 667 623 254 or visit www.puppyrescueinspain.org Tel: 626 766 073 thedoghse@hotmail.com
BREEZE & DRAUGHTY - Abandoned by their owner, Breeze is the most loving and easy-going cat, she adores being cuddled and stroked but would be lost without her sister. Draughty is playful and affectionate, small but with a big heart. Both cats are happy playing outside all day. Fully vaccinated, blood tested, passports – everything except a home to call their own.
If you would like further information on PAWS Cats contact Diane on 950 617 643 or 664 246 728.
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LADY - is a little terrier cross, 2 years old and spayed. She is a shy and gentle little girl who would loved to be pampered and loved, she is looking for the special family.
MOYA - is a Husky, two blue eyes, about 18 months old, gentle and loving, very sweet natured girl, gets on well with other dogs, would make a good family pet.
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Kimrick: Disco Night with DJ Ian 9pm WEDNESDAY Bar Med: Quiz 9.30pm Irish Rover: Live Entertainment & Karaoke by request Lemon Lounge: Quiz 9pm The Loft: WOW - Women on Wednesday - girlie afternoon 2pm THURSDAY Arriba: Ladies’ Day 11am Beachcomber: (Last of month) M&S, Wallis Clothes sale 11am Hacienda: Flamenco Show 8.30 pm Indigo Gym: Tai Ji class 3pm Irish Rover: Live Entertainment & Karaoke by request
El Naranjo: Bingo 3 pm Miraflores: Whist WEDNESDAY Millionaire: Poker Night 8pm Miraflores: Darts, Dominoes, Pool The Piano Bar: Tai Ji class 9.30am
Frank (Bruce Willis), Joe (Morgan Freeman), Marvin (John Malkovich) and Victoria (Helen Mirren) used to be the CIA’s top agents but the secrets they know just made them the Agency’s top targets. Now framed for assassination, they must use all of their collective cunning, experience and teamwork to stay one step ahead of their deadly pursuers and stay alive. To stop the operation, the team embarks on an impossible, cross-country mission to break into the top– secret CIA headquarters, where they will uncover one of the biggest conspiracies and cover-ups in government history. Also coming in February ... • Town • Devil • Wall Street 2 • Cyrus • Despicable Me • Takers • Open Season 3 • Eat Pray Love
THURSDAY El Naranjo: Quiz 8.30pm Miraflores: Line Dancing 8pm Roly’s Too: 9pm. Sing-along-with Martin. FRIDAY El Naranjo: Karaoke 8.30pm Miraflores: Bingo 8pm SATURDAY Alkemi: Holistic Workshops (Tlf: 950-132-342) Miraflores: Live Music Dinner Dance
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Birthstone: Amethyst. The word Amethyst is derived
from the Greek word "amethystos" which means "remedy against drunkenness" which is reflected in the properties of this gemstone. A variety of crystallized quartz, of a purple or bluish violet colour, of different shades, in its purest form, Amethyst is colourless. It is much used as a jeweller's stone. The Amethyst is a member of the Quartz (silicon dioxide) family, its crystal structure is hexagonal and can be found in Brazil, Uruguay and Zambia. The healing properties of the February birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the withdrawal symptoms of any sort of addiction, headaches, insomnia, arthritis, pain relief, circulatory system issues and general healing. The Amethyst is also referred to as the "sobriety stone" as it was once believed to prevent drunkenness and used to treat alcoholism and other types of addictions.
Sign of the Zodiac: Aquarius (The Water Bearer) January 20 - February 18 Characteristics: Independent, Creative, Entertaining, Stimulating & Progressive Ruling Planet: Uranus Ruling Element: Air
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ST ST.. VALENTINE TRIVIA QUIZ 1. Who had a top ten hit in the UK with "Cupid" in 1961? 2. Who wrote the poem "A Red, Red Rose"? 3. Which company manufactured Love Hearts - packets of small round sweets each of which had a short message on? 4. Which 1999 Oscar winning film has a title which refers to a breed of rose and features a red rose on it's poster? 5. Who played the title role in the film 'Shirley Valentine'? 6. Approximately what percentage of Valentine's cards are bought by women? 50%, 70% or 85%? 7. In which TV sitcom is one of the characters said to have proposed to another on Valentine's Day by putting the message "Lee love Dawn, marriage?" in their local paper? 8. In which century were the Wars Of The Roses fought? 9. The word "love" as used in the scoring of tennis is thought to have originated from the French word for what type of food? 10. How many times does the word "love" appear in the Bible? 3, 73 or 733? 11. According to Greek mythology, who is Cupid's mother? 12. What aphrodisiacal ingredient is a must in any Valentine's recipe? 13. What is the 'marriage capital' of America?
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14. St. Valentine was martyred because he wanted to do what?
1. Four times 10 down 2. 13 down plus seventeen 3. Five times 12 across 4. 23 across plus thirty-two 5. Minutes in seven hours 9. 19 across plus thirty-eight 10. 22 across minus 172 11. 21 across plus twenty-two 13. Seconds in three minutes 16. 3 down plus sixty-three 17. 15 across minus thirty-seven 18. 17 down plus seven 19. 20 down minus eighty-one 20. 4 down minus ninety-two
15. Who wrote the oldest Valentine's Day love letter ever found?
. . . . . . ACROSS . . . . . . 1. 2 down times three 4. 197 doubled 6. 11 down plus 185 7. 19 down plus 104 8. 1 across plus nineteen 10. Months in nine years 12. 14 across plus ninety-four 14. Hours in six weeks 15. Five times 9 down 17. 18 down minus twelve 19. Months in eleven years 21. 4 across doubled 22. Minutes in five hours 23. Three times 10 across
16. According to the world of flowers, which species is traditionally given to express one's passionate love? 17. Who receives more than 1,000 declarations of love on Valentine's Day? 18. What were Hallmark cards originally known as? 19. What Ancient Roman celebration was believed to be at the origin of Valentine's Day? 20. What horrific event occurred on Valentine's Day, 1929?
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Themed Crossword . . . . . . ACROSS . . . . . . 1. Rodent (5) 3. European flatfish (6) 7. Arctic whale with spiral tusk (7) 8. Type of duck (5) 9. Carnivorous burrowing mammal (6) 10. Breed of dog (4) 13. Showy parrot (5) 14. Venomous snake (5) 18. Elephant ivory (4) 19. Billfish (6) 21. Small bird (5) 23. Sparrow hawk (7) 24. Musteline mammal (6) 25. Reptile (5)
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CHOCOL ATE QUIZ CHOCOLA 1. Who was the first European known to have encountered the cacao plant, from which chocolate is made? 2. The Mayan people of Central America and Mexico had a cacao god named Ek Chuah, whom they honored with a festival each April. Along with the usual animal sacrifices, how did they celebrate the happy occasion? 3. To adapt the standard Aztec chocolate drink recipe for Spanish tastes, a panel of monks was employed. Upon consideration, they added several ingredients — cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar — and subtracted a few, including which of the following? Llama Butter, Chilli Pepper or Rum? 4. Of the several varieties of cacao, which is prized for its superior flavor? 5. Today’s mass market in chocolate is the culmination of a business developed in the nineteenth century by three English pioneers: John Cadbury, Joseph Fry and Henry Rowntree. In addition to their work, what did all three men have in common? 6. Which three countries had the highest per capita consumption of chocolate in 2005? 7. Recent studies have shown that including chocolate in one’s diet may help ward off heart disease. What type of chocolate is thought to be particularly effective in this regard? 8. After cacao is harvested the beans are fermented, dried, roasted, shelled and ground to a paste. What is the paste called?
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Valentine's Day Traditions Around the World Valentine's Day traditions vary according to the country or place in the world. Different people and different cultures have different ideas about how to celebrate this event. Denmark has its own unique Valentine's Day traditions. A gaekkebrev is a joking letter that is sent by men and includes a romantic verse but is unsigned. Instead of a signature, the man will use a number of dots that are supposed to correlate or to the number of letters in the person's name. If the name is guessed, then the individual will later be given an egg on Easter. Taiwan celebrates or observes this event two times a year: February 14th and July 7th. On this day, roses are exchanged, the colour and amount of roses linked to the intentions of the giver. For example, a single rose means "only love" whereas 108 roses mean "marry me." In China, Valentine's Day is celebrated not on February 14th but on the 7th of the month. When this day comes around, couples will head to the Temple of Matchmaker to pray. One practice of this country has single women placing needles on the surface of the water when the Vega star is high in the sky. In England, one custom has women pinning bay leaves to each of the four corners and to then consume eggs with yolks replaced with salt. This was done to ensure that the women would dream about their future husband. Another England custom has women writing down the names of their lovers, attaching them to clay balls that were then placed in water. If any of the pieces of paper surfaced, then this was supposed to be the name of their future spouse. In Scotland, the event is celebrated with a get together or festival where the unmarried gather. Here, each person will write their name on a slip of paper and then drop it into a hat. The ladies then draw a name and then the men. The females are the ones who pin the name of the person they draw on one of their sleeves or over the heart. The males are expected to pair up with the person who has their name and to give her a gift.
This chihuahua puppy was born with a perfect heart-shaped patch on his side.
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Valentine Trivia 1. Sam Cooke 2. Robert Burns 3. Swizzel 4. American Beauty 5. Pauline Collins 6. 85% 7. The Office 8. 15th 9. Egg (L'oeuf) 10. 733 11. Aphrodite, goddess of love 12. Garlic 13. Las Vegas 14. Marry couples 15. Charles, Duke of Orleans
Chocolate 1. Christopher Columbus 2. By exchanging gifts 3. Chili pepper 4. Criollo 5. They were Quakers 6. Ireland, Switzerland, Great Britain 7. Dark chocolate 8. Chocolate liquor 16. Red roses 17. Juliet, of 'Romeo and Juliet' 18. Norcross 19. The Lupercalia Festival 20. A massacre in Chicago
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ANIMAL WELFARE APSA (Almanzora area) 663 762 642 www.apsa.org.es PAWS-PATAS (Coast) General Enquiries 678 490 217 www.paws-patas.org Puppy Rescue in Spain (Albox) 667 623 254 www.puppyrescueinspain.org The Dog House Foundation (Huercal Overa) 626 766 073
www.thedoghouse-huercal-overa.webs.com CLUBS / SOCIETIES Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No (AUAN) Campaigning for legalisation of homes built without proper authority in the Almanzora Valley. Meets 11am on 3rd Sat of month in La Parilla, Albox.Tel: 617 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org Albox Computer Club - a non-profit computer club to help members make better and safer use of computers. Meets Fridays at Bar Rumores at 10am. Illustrated talks (large screen and projector) and members clinic for ailing computers. Email: info@alboxcc.com Web: www.alboxcc.com Almanzora Group of Friends (Albox) Information Centre and Library open Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am–1pm. Calle Barcelona 3, Albox (near Mercadona). Extensive English Library, DVDs and Talking Books. Quiz 1st & 3rd Tues of month at Bar Rosaleda. Day trips, mini holidays and other social events. Contact: David Durrant on 636 918 942. www.almanzoragof.org Almería Link Solos Friendship Club Meets 8.30 pm Wednesdays at Vera Hotel. Newcomers always made welcome. For info: Johnny 950 478 899 or Heather 950617558 /667243561 Bowling Clubs See opposite page. Club Taurino de Mojácar. A non-profit making club with no membership fees. Regular meetings and informal gettogethers. Enjoy trips by coach, train, car or on foot to interesting places & exciting events nearby & further afield. Contact Audrey or Mike 950 475 261. www.clubtaurino-mojacar.com Golf Clubs See opposite page. Dames In Huercal Overa. Meet 3rd Wednesday of month, 10.30am at the Tennis Club, Huercal Overa. Chairman Pauline Smith 610 315 530. Dames In Spain. Meet 3rd Monday of month, 11am at Kimrick, Mojácar. Chairman Gail Creasey 950 472 225. Secretary Iris Hamilton 950 475 863. Dames In Turre. Meet last Monday of month, 11am at Centro de Usos Multiples, Turre. Chairman Ann Shone 950 398 162. Secretary Pam Smith 950 475 418. President Lesley Barlow 950 478 633. Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International. Tlf: Geoff Ward 950 615 068 or David Templeman 950 168 349. Freemasons. Tlf: 950 460 380 Indalo Players. Membership secretary 950 615 566. President 950 069 118 or 637 817 982.
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Karate Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Saturday 10am. Tlf: 950 475 403. Kids’ Ballet Classes. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Saturday 10am. Tlf: 950 475 403. Kids’ Gymnastics Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Friday 5.30pm – from 4 years up. Tlf: 950 475 403. Mojácar Angling Club (M.A.C.) 950 473 099 Mojácar Bridge Club Valle de Este Hotel. Wednesday 7pm. Les: 950 437 100 Mojacar Community Library. Open Mon, Wed & Fri, 11am - 1pm. Multipurpose Centre, Mojácar Fuente (lower level). Annual household membership 12€. Seniors 10€ and free for English-reading Spanish. Mojácar Cricket Club (M.C.C.) Sam 663 132 487/ Dave 950 617 606 Mojacar Sewing Circle. Meet at Bella Vista, Wednesday 10.30am. Tlf: Brenda 950 390 426 or Sylvia 950 472 967 Mojácar Taekwon-do Club. Mic hael Williams 646 844 708 www.gtfspain.webs.com Mojacar Walking Group. Register on www.mojacarwalkinggroup.com or Tlf: 950 467 679. Schedules will be e-mailed to registered walkers, and only those registered are invited to walk. Mountain Biking Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Wednesday 9am. Tlf: 950 475 403. Pamela’s Line Dance Club. Tlf: 950 398 076. PIRACC - a charitable project of Albox Computer Club. PIRACC recycles older donated computers and related items, refurbishes them into working systems, and passes them on to deserving causes. Contact us if you have stuff to donate, or if you know a deserving cause who would benefit from our help. Email: info@piracc.org, Web: www.piracc.org Running Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Monday 5pm. Friday 9.30am. Tlf: 950 475 403.
Taekwon-do Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Monday 7pm Ages 12 years to Adults. Saturday 3pm Ages 4 – 7 years. Saturday 4pm Ages 12 years to Adults. Tlf: 950 475 403. The Luvvies Theatre Group - a nonprofit amateur dramatic company. Meets Wednesdays at Bar Rumores 3pm. All are welcome - on stage, behind the scenes, general help. We put on two to three major productions a year, and have other theatre related activities in between. Email: info@theluvvies.com Web: www.theluvvies.com SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous - Mojacar English Group. Meetings: Tuesday / Friday 18.00 at Centro de Usos Multiples (Artisan Centre) near the Fuente. Tel: 629 108 272. E-mail: mike@aaspain.org Mojácar Area Cancer Support Group (MACS) Helpline: (0034) 634 656 555. General Enquiries: Elaine (0034) 607 598 470. www.macscancersupport.com E-mail: macscancersupport@live.co.uk Ostomist Support for Expats. Call Dee 950 064 322 in confidence. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Joyce 950 137 109.
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MONDAY EVENING THE PIANO BAR, TURRE (Air con’d) 7.15pm 'til late 3€ per Dancer ALL LEVELS NEW BEGINNERS ... easy step by step lessons IMPROVERS ... moving from beginners into more interesting dances INTERMEDIATES/ADVANCED ... Zipping away until late Bookstall and Coin Collection for Pancreatic Cancer and free magazine swap always present at all lessons and events!
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Dates for your Diary February 21: Dames in Spain Meeting, Kimrick 11am. Monologue by Ron Makin. 26: FGBMFI Breakfast Meeting. 10am Hostal Flamenco, Mojacar Playa. All welcome. No preaching. Booking essential. Tlf: Geoff Ward 950 615 068, David Templeman 950 168 349 or email: info@villas-inspain.biz 26: The Dog House Foundation Charity Night (see page 19). March 5: Alkemi Hair & Holistics Reiki Level 2 Course. 200€. Tlf: 950 132 342 or 663 397 789 or visit www.alkemiholistics.com to confirm times. 19: ATSG Almeria Therapist Support Group meeting at Alkemi Hair & Holistics, Vera Playa. Topic: “All about Organics” by Lorri Matthews. 10€. 10.30am-12.30pm. Tlf: 950 132 342 or 663 397 789. Everyone Welcome!
Other Dates to Remember Februar y February 2: Groundhog Day (USA) 3: Chinese New Year 6: Waitangi Day (NZ) 6: 100th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan 8: 80th anniversary of the birth of actor James Dean 11: 75th anniversary of the birth of actor Burt Reynolds 12: Lincoln’s Birthday (USA) 14: Valentine’s Day 21: Washington’s Birthday (USA) 28: Día de Andalucía Mar ch March 1: Día de las Islas Baleares 1: St. David’s Day (Wales) 6: Aguilas Carnival - the biggest carnival in this part of Spain 8: Shrove Tuesday (pancake day)
An Exhibition of Photography by Jose María Perez is on display at the Art Centre, Mirador del Castillo, Mojacar until 28 February. Hours of opening are: Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 2.30pm
TAI JI CLASSES - Run by an Instructor with 10 years experience Contact Steve on: 950 472 345 or 637 480 176 E-mail: sburton25@gmail.com private instruction available Monday : Bar Restaurant La Parata, La Parata : 10.00 - 11.15 Monday : Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas : 15.00 - 16.15 Wednesday : The Piano Bar, Turre : 09.30 - 10.45 Thursday: Indigo Gym, Mojacar Playa : 15.00 - 16.15
9: Ash Wednesday 14: Commonwealth Day 17: St. Patrick’s Day (NI & ROI) 19: San José (Father’s Day in Spain - Bank Holiday) 20: Purim Spring Equinox 21: Human Rights Day (South Africa) 27: British Summertime Begins DÍA DE LA VIEJA – first Thursday in Lent – 09/03/2011
www.advertisermojacar.com ‘London Bill’ managed a few small mullet and palometa from Garrucha rocks before the weather deteriorated. He says he caught nothing worth mentioning or eating and had to buy his fish and chips at the Beachcomber, shame! ‘Captain Brian Cuba’ went out on Friday and took John, Bill, Mick and ‘Seasick Steve’ from the Albox based ‘Syedpur Fishing Club’. They caught some good fish including red snappers, a conger and a forkbeard as well as some of the usuals. Three boats went out last Thursday, Brian’s, ‘Chippy Pete’s’ (now known as ‘Captain Pete Pugwash’ as he’s bought ‘Edmund’ the boat. And ‘Gnome Graham’s’/‘Hissing Sid’s’). Graham and Sid started the day fishing the Garrucha holes with the other two boats and caught a few small fish before heading off towards the river for some triggerfish. Graham lost one good one and that was it. Pete’s company was ‘Radio Ham Kevin’, Barry from Mojacar and his mate Keith, who was here on holiday. Keith caught a couple of three to four foot congers and they all shared a mixture of the usual suspects including some decent scabbard fish. I was on Brian’s boat accompanied by ‘Inflatable Andy’, ‘Mike the Watch’ and ‘Paul the Rope’. We did ok with seven different species landed including pouting, Spanish mackerel, bogues, pandoras, combers, a scabbard fish and a small conger for Andy’s dinner. Andy had hooked a small fish and the conger swallowed it head first until the hook embedded itself in its throat. I put a live bait down on a small hook (attached under the front of the dorsal fin) to light mono with two 10.0 hooks attached to a 200lb steel trace, hanging very close by the fish. This set up keeps the bait alive for as long as required and I find great pleasure in letting the fish go if I don’t get a take. A good shark set up maybe but something nicked the fish without taking the bigger hooks. Next time I will have to attach the live bait directly to a bigger hook attached to the steel trace, lessening the chance of a predator taking it without getting hooked. Pete’s next trip out was with George, Keith and another mate. George and Keith both caught congers and Pete lost two including a monster. They caught plenty of other fish too. Pete and I went out on Saturday and had a good day, a couple of congers and I kept mine to give to a mate to ‘smoke’, we’ll see how ‘Smokey Mal’ from Oria gets on with it. I also had a nice red snapper and two twin banded bream and a moray eel. Pete had a good twin banded too. Other fish landed were, swallow tailed rock perch, pandoras, combers and Spanish mackerel. As is becoming the norm lately Pete lost a monster conger which wouldn’t let go of the bottom, he finished up snapping his 50lb breaking strain rod. That was two rods broken that day because I
smashed a spinning rod, I don’t care, it was worth it. I know I told you last week I was going to find a new way of fishing with a live bait (on a really strong rig and rod) but we didn’t catch a suitable fish. I did however make up a light plastic coated steel rig with a 6.0 hook to fit between my mono trace and the bottom weight and that worked well with small live and dead baits. My conger took that and I lost a couple of others because I was lifting into bites rather than letting the fish sit there swallowing them. I don’t care because although congers are ok I would rather catch some decent bream species right now. A little trick I’ve learned is to reel in initially very slowly off the bottom and this method has picked up congers, meagres and red snappers mainly. Last minute update: I went out trolling with Brian on his boat yesterday and we were joined by ‘Happy Harry’ and ‘Los Gallardos Tony’. We trolled to and around the fish farms at Villaricos with only one take. A rod bender but nothing there and the lure had no teeth marks. Maybe a squid or something else it foul hooked. Probably coincidence but a dolphin Harry and his conger surfaced once a few seconds later, roughly over the spot. When back in front of Garrucha marina we dropped down into 150 feet on a mark between the two 250 foot holes. Harry immediately hooked and landed a decent conger. I had one or two small fish including an unusual swallow tailed rock perch. Very pretty and although I say unusual a few have been caught on Brian’s boat this week. It is a shame they never go back, dead on arrival. A bit like Harry’s conger, it also came up dead because the hook had been swallowed and did some damage. Another conger for Mal to smoke. Sorry I have no coarse news this week, handy as I’ve run out of space and time anyway. If you care about fishing have a look here http://www.fishfight.net/ The next meeting of the Syedpur fishing club based in Albox (sea and coarse) will take place at 4pm at the Syedpur Restaurant, Albox, on Wednesday February 2nd. Checkout Mojacar’s weather and sea conditions here on the Beachcomber’s webcam. www.almeriafreeads.com/webcam For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach, boat or coarse fishing licenses, see John at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099. In case of difficulty reaching me (probably out fishing) ask staff for my mobile number. See more about the Beachcomber at www.beachcomber-restaurant.com Tight Lines, Beachcomber John.
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Mon: Antas - Berja - Huércal Overa Tues: Albox - Almería - Cuevas - Los Gallardos Wed: Bédar - El Ejido - Lubrín - Mojácar - Olula del Río - Pulpí - Velez Blanco Thur: Carboneras - Cuevas - Lorca - Olula del Río - Roquetas - Sorbas Fri: Almería (nr Plaza Toros) - Garrucha - P Lumbreras - Turre - Zurgena Sat: Aguilas - Arboleas - Velez Rubio - Vera Sun: Vicar - Villaricos Summer: Garrucha Promenade (Nightly) - San Juan de los Terreros (Sunday)
Almería Bowling Club: Jim Pike: Tlf: 950 398 803 Indalo Bowling Club: Toni Watts: Tlf: 950 468 165 Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club: Doreen Sands: Tlf: 950 064 791/690 006 681 Information on Nationals: Bryan Redington: Tlf: 950 478 604
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Aguilon Golf Members: Les Raufer: Tlf: 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
Wed: La Cumbre 9am - 1pm (Los Gallardos)
Sat: Indalo Centre 9am - 2pm Sat: Bar International, Albox(am) Sat: Camping Los Gallardos (2nd Saturday of month)
Sat: Sopalmo 10 am - 4 pm Sun: La Montaña Farmers’ Market (First Sunday of month) 12 pm Sun: Mojácar Fuente (am)
English FM Radio 91.5/107.3/95.5 BayRadio www.bayradio.fm 92.6 Spectrum FM www.spectrumfmmojacar.net 89.0 Talk Radio Europe www.talkradioeurope.com 98.8/89.6 Valle Radio www.valleradio.eu
Golf Clubs & Societies Almería Golf League: Les Raufer: Tlf: 950 619 273 or 634 641 199 Badgers Golf Society: Keith Bradley: Tlf: 950 478 525 or 607 305 339 Boxers Golf Society: Tlf:607 675 318 or forums section of www. Arboleas.co.uk Cortijo Grande Golf Club: Mike Picken: Tlf: 950 475 509 Forum Golf Society: Phil Elam: Tlf: 666 847 840 or philjelam@yahoo.co.uk website: www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com Marina Members Golf Club: Bob Tink: 950 472 551 Media Golf Society: Carol or Trevor: Tlf: 950 461 077 or 671 971 410 Valle del Este Golf Society: Alan Townsend: Tlf: 690 090 982
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TAXIS MOJACAR 610 850 076 627 468 468 24 HOUR SERVICE
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One for the girls … Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my shape to keep. Please no wrinkles, Please no bags, Please lift my butt before it sags. Please no age spots, Please no grey, As for my belly, Please take it away. Keep me healthy, Keep me young, And thank you Lord, For all you've done.
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