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STOP PRESS ... Mojacar Beach Cricket Tournament Winners “One For The Road” ... see page 3

May 2011

Freelance Designers Spain +34 627 817 936

LOCKSMITH Lost your keys? Locked out? Don't panic ! Commercial Residential Cars Lock fitting service Fully legal Established 10 years Tlf: Lee or Dean 666 949213

Hair Design Mojácar Playa

by Julian Est. 9 years

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HAIR DESIGN

950 475 452 666 299 714 Hotel Continental

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EXPERIENCED INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DECORATOR

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Using quality materials this fast, friendly, clean & efficient service will never be beaten on price! No payment until complete satisfaction

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SUMMER HOURS (Mar - Sep) Tue - Sat: 12 - 3 & 6 - 10.30

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see classified ad, page 24

General Building & Maintenance

No job too small. No job too big All work guaranteed Over 20 years experience in Spain Fully Legal

5€

Kebab Meat, Chips & Sauce

Tlf: 950 133 193

G AUCH O AUCHO

NEW Argentinian Grill & Pizzeria

Serving authentic Argentinian meat on the grill at the best prices on Mojácar Playa!!

Tlf: Andy 697 302 039

SINGLE ITEMS TO A COMPLETE HOUSE MOVE

LIVE FLAMENCO SHOW EVERY FRIDA Y FRIDAY

Call Tony on:

Spanish Mobile: (0034) 699 819 213 English Mobile: (0044) 7976 928053 English Office: (0044) 121 355 0005 E-Mail: tonystephenson311@hotmail.com

STORAGE FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN SPAIN & UK Z-8

Reservations: 950 478 846 Paseo del Mediterráneo 195, Mojácar Playa

950 475 850

Mojácar Playa

CL OSING DO WN S ALE CLOSING DOWN SALE

50% OFF GROCERIES AND FROZEN FOODS EVERYTHING MUST GO

g b stores

We thank all our customers for shopping with us over ••••••• the last 10 years, God Bless all who sailed with us!!

Z-4 Thomas' Hotel El Gaucho Supermarket Indalo

Meson El Qué Faltaba

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redefining / standards For all your Insurance & Investment Needs Agents for • Policies available in English Securitas Direct • Competitive Rates Alarm Systems

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THE

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LOFT LOUNGE BAR

Parilla Argentina

Argentinian

Open Every Day 'til Late

• Terrace with fantastic views (enclosed & heated in the winter) • Good selection of local & imported beers & wines • Dart Board, Dominoes, 1€ Pool Table

Vegetarian Menu also available

Women On Wednesday ...2pm

LIVE FLAMENCO SHOW Every Thursday from 8.30 pm SPECIAL MENU served EVERY FRIDAY 20€ pp Mixed Salad for 2 Argentinian Entrecote Steak (minimum 300g) served with Chips or Jacket Potato ½ Bottle of Wine & Coffee

Buy, Sell or Swap your quality items of clothing, footwear, etc. PLUS Card Readings, Massage Samplers, Raffle and a Monthly Auction. Live Saturday Premiership Games ... 4pm Independent systems ... different matches shown simultaneously ... in HD ... on 4 screens

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From the Editor Welcome to May. At the time of writing, Easter is almost over and the wedding is yet to come but by the time you read this, that too will be over and May Day almost done. Some things you expect to come to an end, others not and this month marks the end of an era. GB Stores have fallen victim to the economic climate and are closing after 10 years. I’m sure you will all join me in wishing them well in whatever it is they do next. Apologies to those who struggled with the themed crossword last month. There were some unfortunate errors which Shea of La Parata pointed out. I think the worst must have been 18 down errm … since when has egg nog been a fruit punch!? This month’s has been vetted so any discrepencies , blame Val!! Lots going on in this issue. Ian’s camera has been positively smoking! I’ve had to put four more pages in to get it all in. There is some very useful information from the Navigator - did you know you

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Steak House

We serve Authentic Argentinian Meats at Spanish Prices!!

Girls come along every Wednesday at 2pm to meet up, have a chat and make new friends.

Est. 2001

For reservations

LA HACIENDA

Mojácar Playa (next to the Post Office)

Tlf: 950 472 432 or 673 195 872

950 473 085

Open every day 11am - 4.30pm & 7 pm - late

can book your ITV on-line? No, neither did I. Read all about it on page 8. The Beauty Spot tell you how to beat the frizz with a Brazilian Blow Dry on page 18. And some time relevant advice from Cool- Air vehicle air conditioning on page 13. I thank all those who sent in their own photos but when you do, can you please send them as a jpg attachment and not within the body of a Word document. I can deal with them but the quality will not be as good. And of course, thanks to the contributors of other items of interest. And finally, thank you to Julian of Hair Design … I’ve been rejulianed, it’s fantastic and I love it!! Until next month, Tracey PS... My mum’s going to kill me when she sees her photo above!!

Editor: Tracey Mayou Tlf: 657 982 878 Apartado 1225, 04638 Mojácar, Almería E-Mail: advertisermojacar@gmail.com www.advertisermojacar.com

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• Heating Installation • Boletines Supplied 687 245 569 25 years experience Full City & Guilds Fully insured & fully legal

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Phone for a "quick quote" today and Ibex will do their best to equal your current quote.

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Auto Refinishing

Crash Repairs

 Panel Beating  Spraying  Welding  Re-Sprays Over 20 years experience  Used, Damaged & Unwanted Cars bought for cash

Call Jim on : 693 702 629 / 950 478 934

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PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE References available Call Richard on

608 673 681 or 950 472132

Coastal Properties Est. 1984

THE HAND YMAN HANDYMAN THA T C AN THAT CAN • Painting, interior or exterior • Small Plumbing jobs • General D.I.Y. • Gardening Chris Sutton 600 689 222

Quality Workmanship Andrew Morrison Electrical Fully Qualified & Legal Electrician

Property Management & Maintenance Holiday & Long Term Rentals Construction & Refurbishment Project Management

Boletines Extra Outlets Re-wires Upgrades Solutions to tripping problems ICP trips installed, as required by Endesa

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ECONO-HEAT Heaters - Efficient,

(behind Sol Bank)

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For immediate attention please call 627 250 204

Your Hardware Shop

English speaking staff

Everything for the Home & Garden Tlf: 950 473 111 Reduce your with Long

MOBILE TOP UP

electricity bill Life Bulbs

Kitchen & Homeware, Electrical Goods, Appliances, Lighting, Cushions, Pictures, Ornaments & more ... Garden Furniture, NEW Models of Weber All kinds of paints Sunbeds & Accessories for that Spring spruce up BBQs & products HIPER MOJACAR

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Peter Morgan

Est. 12 years

Flat Roofing problems solved Extensions: garages, kitchens bedrooms, bathrooms Patios, block paving, driveways, tiling ALL Refurbishments WORK New builds GUARANTEED FULLY Tel: 950 132 793 LEGAL Mob: 687 814 358 pmorganbuilding@ gmail.com

Canine Beauty Centre

♦DOG GROOMING & WASHING (ALL BREEDS)

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Isabel Córdoba

Avd. Almería 7, TURRE (next to REST. ADELINA)

Tlf: 950 468 398 Mob: 667 260 938

ISAPELUCAN @ GMAIL . COM

For years, the best

Sunday Lunch in the area! (3 meats or salmon)

1 course - 7,50€ 2 courses* 9.95€ 3 at Camping Los Gallardos courses* 12.50€ *includes a free coffee and liqueur!

Reservations recommended: 950469519 or © bluwater web design

STOP PRESS ... Congratulations to first time entrants ‘One For The Road’ of Bar Stop, Turre, winners of the Mojacar Beach Cricket Tournament 2011 ... Defending Champions ‘Chili’ knocked out in the semis ... Bar Esencial, above left, were the runners up ... Special presentation made to 'The Little Devils’ junior team, above right. Full report and photos next month.

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Swimming pool free for diners! Non-residents can now use our new salt water swimming pool for just 5€ p.p. - but that can be offset against any food you buy from the restaurant! PAGE

www.advertisermojacar.com Café Bar

Sea View

Los Gallardos Tlf: 950 398 799 Now under the new management of Ali & Mick

Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu Thursday 5th May Table Top Sale 11am-3pm Saturday 7th May Black & White Night with Tony Justice

SUNDAY CARVERY served from 1.30pm

Ladies’ Day 16th June

PIZZAS Freshly made to order from 7 pm. Eat in or Take-away DARTS Wednesdays 8.30 pm QUIZ NIGHT Thursdays 8.30 pm KARAOKE Fridays 8.30 pm

Gills Established 1998

Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 2.30pm

NEW Staff! NEW Menu! FREE WiFi

SKY SPORTS shown on large screen TV

QUALITY ENGLISH BEDLINEN Tlf: 95 0 47 2 835 950 472

Everything you Need for the Bedroom & Bathroom including ... Memory Foam Mattress Toppers & Pillows, 100% Egyptian Cotton Sheets & Towels, Embroidered Bedspreads & Throws.

s Summer Fashion NOW IN

Greetings Cards for all occasions and Hand-made Birthday Cards

Great Selection of 'YANKEE' CANDLES, T-LITES, VOTIVES, JAR CANDLES, POT-POURRI & ESSENTIAL OILS all with fabulous fragrances

Z-8 Mojacar Playa (opp. Ferreteria Lopez)

MOJACAR (HOLIDAY) SERVICES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, RENTALS & SALES Z-2

Spanish Office: Venta de Alfaix, Mojacar Playa Spanish Postal Address: Apartado 615, 04638 Mojacar, Almeria, España Tel/Fax: (0034) 950 478 832 Mobile: (0034) 670 650 872 E-Mail: mojacarhols@gmail.com Website: www.mojacarholidayservices.com

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Inconsequential Quickies and Coastal Chit-Chat.

♣Jacques from Ferreteria Mojacar

has sent in this warning … Some people at La Parata have already been conned out of 70€. The false gas controller is back in town. If somebody asks to enter your house to check your gas installation, don’t let them in. Just say that your personal ‘técnico’ is in charge of that job. If you find them inside your premises call the local police or guardia civil. Cabrera Open Gardens Day is being held on Sunday 8th May, 2.30pm - 6.30pm. This annual event, now in its 8th year, offers some varied gardens with fantastic vistas. There are two outlets serving afternoon teas with delicious homemade cakes at 3€ per person. Plants will also be available for purchase. Cabrera offers interest for garden lovers, photographers, birdwatchers and those who just wish to enjoy the views and gardens. A perfect way for all the family to spend a Sunday afternoon. Tickets are 5€ for adults, children are free, and available from Total Entertainment, Turre and on the day in Cabrera by the arch. All ticket proceeds to go to MAC Cancer Support Group. The Anglican Church Spring Fair is to be held on Thursday 26th May at the Hotel Puntazo. Starting at 10am with a large range of stalls, there will be something for everyone. Everything from ladies’ and gent’s clothes, bric-a-brac, children’s games and clothes, homemade cakes and lots of books. And of course the raffles. This is one of the Church’s main fundraising events of the year. The Church is totally self funding and gives generously to Charities. At the Dames in Turre meeting on 30th May ex prison officer, Tony Stubbs, will tell all about “A life behind bars”. The AGM will be held on 13th June, followed by a lunch. At the time of going to press full details were yet to be confirmed. And in light of the present financial difficulties that are affecting PAWS, the Dames in Turre have decided to make a donation of 500€ from the charity fund. Miraflores restaurant at Camping Los Gallardos have the following midday BBQs with entertainment around the pool … Saturday 7th with JC and Saturday 14th with John Lodge and on 21st PAWS Fun & Fashion show with BBQ and fun and games throughout the afternoon. Tickets available from the site and all usual PAWS outlets. The exhibition of Jill Bennett and Jayne Raine at Mojacar’s new art

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gallery had well over 500 people at the inaugurations resulting in a number of sales, commissions and orders for prints. For those that don’t know the new art gallery is just behind the fuente on the way to the village. A pair of spectacles in a black leather case were found by a reader around mid April along Calle Zurbaran, the street just up from the post office on Mojácar Playa. If they were yours, they have been taken to the police station in the village. Dames in Spain are holding a Charity Garden Party on Monday 16th May at Casa de Brisas Frescas, Vera from 12 noon. There will be stalls, games, raffle and tombola. Tickets 10€ and include light lunch and drink. This is their main fundraising event for the year with proceeds to go to Alzheimers. Contact Contact Gail 950 472 225 or Iris 950 475 863. Fancy doing something a bit different? Jackie of Harmony Therapies has organised a Burlesque Workshop and Show, with a professional UK guest of ‘Come Dine With Me’ fame, at the New Kimrick on 20th and 21st May. The Friday workshop is from 4.30pm 7.30pm and the Saturday one, 1.30pm - 5pm. Prices are 15€ for one workshop or 25€ for the two. The show is on the Saturday at 8pm, tickets in advance are 2€, proceeds to be donated to PAWS. The show will also present belly dancing and a Spanish guitarist. Mojacar’s first ever Cookery Theatre will take place on Saturday 7th May at El Mirador del Castillo, Mojacar Pueblo. Guests to arrive at 11am for an 11.30 start. There will be 2 hours of intense cooking demonstrations and discussion with top international chef Jeremy Stent, finishing at 1.30pm. The cost is 7€ per head and includes complimentary Sangria and food tasting. Strictly booking only and limited to 20 persons. To book: contact Steve on 666 291 984. I guess not a lot of people are aware that MOVIELAND also do repairs, from dvd players to game consoles, all at very reasonable rates, as well as computer consultancy and in home computer lessons. In these trying times low prices are their way of saying they understand! It’s possible that not a lot of people will also be aware that ex Snoopys, Jim, apart from his busy auto refinishing business, ‘Crash Repairs,’ also has City & Guilds qualifications in construction, carpentry, painting & decorating and

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lavanderia los arcos

OPEN DAILY from 10 am

LIVE MUSIC every Sunday

washing drying ironing

KITCHEN OPEN 1pm - 11pm

under new management

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Other services include: Dry Cleaning Pick-up/Drop off Property Management

Since 1968 - Mojacar’s original authentic beach bar

industrial cleaning. That’s rather a lot of strings to have on one’s bow! Sean Grew is organising his annual charity event in aid of Asprodalba to be held at Restaurant La Parata on Monday 9th May. Start time is 1pm, guests include: Ashley, Graham Steele, Robin, Shaun Peters, DJ Ian, himself and more … Shea has agreed to put on a 14€ Menu del Día of which 5€ will go to the charity. There will also be a raffle. Should be a fun day. All donations, big or small will be greatly appreciated. To book your table call La Parata on 950 478 186. The garden centre at Iron Art, Antas have just had a new stock of: Seed Potatoes, Onions and Flowers plus Planter Bags, Grow Pots Chillies, Parsley, Coriander etc, - all just 3€ each or 4 for 10€. Time certainly flies. Pam & Graham celebrate a year of Bar Esencial this month. A party is planned for around the 15th, details of which, will be on their boards nearer the time. Last month I told you that Zak’s Plaice, Garrucha were doing late night orders for customers in bars that don’t do food. Last order time has now been extended to 10.30pm. Phone your order through on 950 133 193 and the driver sent to pick it up gets theirs free! Don’t forget you can have scallops instead of chips!

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OPEN all year round Mon to Fri: 9 am - 6 pm Sat: 10 am - 1 pm

Open 2 pm ‘til late Closed Tuesday

¿¿?? FUN QUIZ Every Wednesday 9.30pm

Sky Sports Dart Board

Saturday 14th May - DJ Steve King Private Saturday 28th May - “Betty Swollocks” Parties th st Saturdays 7 & 21 May ... see boards Catered Saturday 4 th June ... Mel Jay Tlf: 666 140 901

KENNEDYFINANCIALSERVICES getting the most out of

guardia vieja complex Z-5 mojácar playa (behind K7 Grupo Inmobiliario) 950 478 359 609 667 333

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♣The Hair Scene, next to Badger’s

Bar is not closing. Their advert has a flash across it, “For Sale Leasehold or Freehold.” which means exactly, and only, that. El Naranjo, Los Gallardos is having a table top sale on Thursday 5th May from 11am until 3pm. Whilst there you can check out their new menu. Beware of any emails asking for your log in details. They are very convincing as local builder, Peter Morgan, found out to his peril. He has lost a lot of his stored information and has had to set up a new email address which is: pmorganbuilding@gmail.com And finally ... New and exciting acts from the Benidorm circuit will be performing at the Irish Rover throughout the summer, two of which are appearing this month. On the 5th - the incredibly funny and award winning comic, Justin Sane. On the 27th two acts - Dean Ryan, the ultimate Rock & Roll experience and Miss Rose Peters, Benidorm’s most successful drag artiste.

Telephone David on 951 219 576 or 678 035 992 info@kennedyfinancialservices.com www.kennedyfinancialservices.com

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IMPOR TANT NO TICE IMPORT NOTICE BOE núm.211

"The bar for grown-ups"

Elegant & Relaxing Lounge Bar Paseo del Mediterraneo, Mojacar (below Rest. Mediterraneo) Z-4

Lunes 4 septiembre 2006

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LPG TRANSPORT CONTAINERS Gas bottles, full or empty, with safety valve, should be transported in an UPRIGHT POSITION. A new or repaired bottle, without gas, transported from the factory or workshop to the plant should be horizontal. Gas bottles, full and empty, shall be secured and you have to take the necessary steps to prevent it from falling during transportation. It is prohibited to use underground parking if you have gas bottles in your vehicle. Private vehicles are allowed to carry a MAXIMUM OF 2 GAS BOTTLES of a capacity maximum of 15kg each. information courtesy of Ferreteria Mojacar

The

Calle Zurbarán/Calle Picasso, Mojácar Playa

New Kimrick Stunning New Look Restaurant

air conditioned

Ceroc every Tuesday 8pm

SPRING MENU 1 course ... 6.95€ 2 courses ... 9.95€ 3 courses 12.95€

SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH from ... 9.00 €

EVERY FRIDAY - Real Cod or Haddock in batter, chips & garden or mushy peas ... 6.95€ BY POPULAR DEMAND - smaller portion now available ... 4.95€

MAY ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS ...  7th ... Cabrera Fiesta Committee Fundraiser with BBQ around the pool ... 7pm ... 13€  14th ... Dinner Dance with music by "ARRIBA ARRIBA" ... 3 course dinner and bottle of wine between 2 ... 20€  20th & 21st ... Burlesque Workshops and Show  21st ... Dinner Dance with Tony Justice, Darren Anthony & a surprise guest ... Cava reception, 3 course A La Carte menu ... 22€  26th ... Spectrum Quiz & BBQ in aid of PAWS ... 200€ prize money ... 10€ per person, max. 4 to a team.  28th ... Operatic Concert with hot & cold buffet at 8pm ... concert starts at 9pm

Always available for all types of Private Functions

FREE WiFi

For full event details, menus or bookings E-mail: thekimrick@hotmail.com or Telephone: 950 475 198 Open every day: Full kitchen service: 11am - 3pm & 7pm - 10pm Snacks available: 3pm - 7pm --- Main restaurant, cinema, theatre & function room now available any day for private functions.

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Bar

BAR EL ANCLA

Has Re-opened

Lina & Frank (Curro) welcome you

An Old Iris h Wel com e

Paseo Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa

ENTERTAINMENT ... Every Wednesday Live music with Sean Grew from 9pm

the craic! Come along and enjoy

Mojacar Playa

Saturday 7th May Charlie's Birthday Bash with Disco & Karaoke by DJ Steve King Saturday 14th May - Robin Saturday 21st May 70s Night with DJ Steve King

Every Sunday 8pm Fun Quiz & Play Your Cards Right with DJ Ian

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OPEN EVERY DAY

1 pm 'til 12 midnight

Bar El Parque Hotel Ancla Comercial - - - - - Z-10 - - Provenzal

( fancy dress optional)

Saturday 18th May - Ashley All Football, Rugby and GAA shown on big screens Snacks available Private Parties catered

Guinness & Murphy's on draught

OPEN: Mon to Fri 5pm 'til late - Sat & Sun 2pm 'til late Mojacar Playa (near La Hacienda) Tlf: 678 914 923 Z-3

Many friends attended Lina’s birthday party at Cafe O on Friday 8th April. The next day Lina and husband Frank, aka Curro, re-opened their mother ship, Bar El Ancla, near the Hotel Provenzal, with free paella, tapas and beer for all.

(El Ancla used to be where La Finca is now, then it moved to La Rumina, now El Candil) © bluwater web design © bluwater web design

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Lee and Nicki Wakeman are the driving force behind Almeria Angels, this region’s best known nursing agency and 24hr support service, based in Mojácar. Q: What area of the UK are you both from? Nicki … We were both born in London, in fact, just two streets away from one another but a couple of years apart. Later, as children, both our families moved to Peterborough, but strangely, even though we had always lived in the same areas as one another growing up, we had never met. Q: When you left school did you know which career path you wanted to follow? Nicki … It was only when I left school that I decided to train to be a nurse, before that I didn't really know what I wanted to do. I enrolled in nursing college and got accepted to start in 1992. So, while I was waiting, I completed a YTS training programme caring for the mentally and physically disabled in the community. I was 19 when I was accepted and trained for 3 years in Leicester. When I qualified I stayed and worked in Leicester for another year. I then went travelling for 18 months to South America and Malaysia. When I came back I worked for two more years before going travelling again for another 18 months, this time to North America, Australia, Thailand, India, and Hong Kong. When I came back this time I moved to Stevenage, where I worked on an intensive care unit for 8 years. This is where my heart really lies and I do miss it now and again. After that I was promoted to duty manager of Peterborough Hospital, charged with running the whole hospital on a day to day basis, over three sites, totalling around 800 beds. This was my move into management and meant trying to hit targets, which goes a little against the grain, as I believe the healthcare system should be all about the patient and the care provided. Lee … Well not really, when I left school, I took over running the family business. It was quite a steep learning curve at the time but I had obviously been involved in some form or another, even when I was still at school it's just the way a family business works. It taught me a lot about sales and it was this grounding that took me into the estate agency business. I started working for a local company and ended up opening new offices for them around the region, dealing with every aspect of a start up business. After that I purchased a small company in the catering sector and over a period of a couple of years increased its turnover and profitability several fold. It was the sale of that company that gave us the platform to start our new life here in Spain. Q: How did you eventually meet? Nicki … I'm afraid it's not very exciting really. I was planning on going to Australia for a year, to work, when we happened to meet one day in a bar in Peterborough. He was out with his flatmate who had arranged to meet my friend in town. We saw each other across the bar and the rest is history!

If you would like to know more about that Almeria Angels can offer you, website at: www.almeriaangels.com 902 02 64 68 or Email:

Lee … How could she resist!!! I had her at hello!! Q: Nicki, you're obviously well travelled and have visited some fantastic places so why settle in Spain? I suppose I am fairly well travelled, but I must admit although a lot of the countries I've had the good fortune to visit would have been so much easier to nurse in or start a business in, I've always loved Spain and I've always wanted to work here. Lee … I've always liked Spain and spent the whole of 1997 living in Majorca. After that I knew the lifestyle in Spain was the one I wanted. We also knew there was an opportunity for us to build a life here, we understood it would be hard but with Nicki leading the way and the situation we found a lot of the ex-pats in, we knew there was something we could do to help. Q: So did you have a plan when you moved out here? Lee … Did we have a plan? No, not really, it was going to be an adventure! We came out a couple of times to visit different areas and eventually settled in the Almanzora Valley in 2007. We knew that only when we were living out here, would we work hard and make sure we survived, just like a lot of hard working, honest people living out here. Q: So how did Almeria Angels come about? Nicki … Well it started just by talking to people in the village and finding out a little bit more about the way the Spanish health system worked and what was available here to assist people at home or in the hospital. That's when we realised there was a small gap in the market. I thought I might be able to help out a few ex-pats who lacked family support close by in our village but had no idea it would grow into what it has become today. So in 2008 with my nursing experience and Lee's business background we started Almeria Angels. Originally with just myself looking after a few clients but within no time at all we had started to get so much work we had to take on more nursing staff. We now offer bespoke Home or Hospital care packages, depending on the individual’s needs. Our clinical lead nurse will meet with the client and their family to discuss a package designed to meet all their requirements. This may be for as little as 1 hour a week, to full 24 hour care. Our Angels assist with care functions either at the client home or in hospital. We also offer a pre-booked translation service for those who wish to take a fluent Spanish speaking translator to the doctors or hospital. Continued next month ...

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Hotel Indalo

Macenas Beach

his issue we underestimate the costs of premium rate phone numbers, catch up with an old friend, make an appointment and moan about what stuff costs! Just recently I needed to book an ITV for one of my vehicles. I got myself a bit riled in doing so. It all started when I used my “pay as you go” phone and during the phone call, as I approached the end of the booking process, I ran out of credit. As many of our readers are well bred and possibly offended by foul language I am prevented from telling you how I reacted to this imbuggerance. I marched down the street to my local store and bought some new phone-cred (like street-cred but cheaper). I put 5 Euros on my phone and began the whole

process of booking the ITV again. I was even closer to the end of making my appointment with fate when my phone call was interrupted by the nice young robot lady from HITS mobile telling me that my credit had once again expired. Now! I know how cheap Hits mobile calls are, that’s why I’m with them, so how can this be? Well the number for making your ITV appointment is a “902” number, somewhat like the “0898” numbers I’ve heard about in the U.K. This means premium rate, and you don’t even get some floozy asking you what you’re wearing. The crux of all this is that it costs over a fiver to book the appointment. Not anymore! Your Navigator has come to the rescue. Simply sit at your computer and type www.itvcita.com and you will find that you can very easily book your appointment online for free. You don’t even need a credit card to do it. You pay when you get there. You will need the car’s green card and some personal information to book but nothing

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Tito’s Complex

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more intrusive than your name and postcode. They certainly don’t need to know what you are wearing. It’s not only cheaper to do it this way but also easier and quicker. Once you have selected which ITV centre you want, you simply give a few details about your car and you are then presented with a selection of dates and times to choose from. It really is done rather well and I would not be at all surprised if a booking could be managed without the need to be good at reading Spanish. The way things are around here lately, with random police stops all along the playa, an ITV is something you cannot afford to be without and 5 minutes at www.itvcita.com will keep you safe and out of the loving arms of the law. I’m going to indulge myself here a little by telling you about a website that none of you will ever use but I’m sure a great many of you will want to have a look at. It’s based in New Zealand and is the website of one of Mojacar’s old-school inhabitants. I’m sure many of you will remember South-African Lewis. Lewis got

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here about 20 years ago and was a regular at many of Mojacar’s party scenes. Famed for his ravishing blonde hair, his inability to wear shoes and his enormous appetite for Mahou, Lewis was a good friend to so many of us. He left a couple of years ago to live in New Zealand with his mother. Since then he has got himself a woman that seems to be under the impression she can cope with him and he is now engaged to be married. He has started a landscape gardening business which he runs with his bride-tobe. The company is called Lewgen Solutions and the website addy is ... www.lewgen.co.nz Any of you that knew him will enjoy seeing what he is up to. It’s a well laid out site with some awful spelling errors in it and best of all it’s a portal into the new life of an old friend. Good luck Lewis. If you want your website shouted about or know of any interesting sites that would benefit our readers please let me know by dropping me a line at advertisernavigator@msn.com El Navegador.

Do not touch … the Red-striped Oil Beetle is out and about in the area. If you see one, do not touch it, their defence mechanism is to secrete an oily substance that is toxic. This liquid can cause skin to blister and will be very painful if it makes contact with © philnaylor your eyes. The beetles tend to be localized and can often be seen in groups in the spring if the habitat is favourable. They live on sandy soils with mixed grasses and sparse scrub in woods and orchards or more open terrain. Information source: http://www.wildsideholidays.com/natural/insectsand-creepy-crawlies/94-beetles-and-bugs/316-red-striped-oil-beetlemeloe-majalis-aceitera.html

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Quiz night at The Beachcomber raised 87€ for MACS with a further donation of 10€ in small coinage from Mick & Maddie of Vera Playa, as they could not make the quiz. Quiz master was Tony Matthews and an epic 10 course taster menu was on offer for 10€. (Photographer Ian ‘tasted’ a couple of the items, he said they were delicious). Top ... Beachcomber John hands over the donation to Freda and Anita of MACS. © bluwater web design

Left ... The winning team

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3 course MENU OF THE NIGHT 11.50€ Extensive Wine List SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH 3 courses 11.50€ © bluwater web design or main course only 7.50€

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Bookings Advisable

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Saturday 14th May Elton John Tribute Show & other legends

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Pueblo Indalo

Km 23.4

Nº 211

H. Mojacar Beach

Road to La Paratá Gaviota complex

Thomas Supermarket

'Captain Brian Cuba' happened to be in the right place at the right time to capture this wild boar near Las Buganvillas roundabout.

Wednesday 1st June Everly Brothers Tribute Show

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DJ Steve King celebrated his 40th birthday with an 80s theme at The Emerald Isle. At the time photographer Ian turned up a lot of Mojacar's bar owners were on the terrace. ‘Cowboy’ Kenny said, "I keep telling the wife I am working and then she picks up The Advertiser and there I am again in another bar drinking." photos © bluwater web design

Ric Polansky received a recognition award at the recent ACEM Ceremony & Dinner where he was referred to as a pioneer in Mojácar’s Real Estate sector. To Ric’s amusement local newspaper Voz de Almeria referred to him as ‘El Historico’, “as if I was a national monument,” said Ric. “Ric came to Mojácar in © bluwater web design September 1969. He was an immigrant, second generation Czechoslovakian. It was a bad time in America and he decided it wouldn’t be a bad time to leave before he got drafted. He arrived with wife Karen, and son Joby, and started working for his brother Paul, who had the unusual idea of selling homes to American ex-pats from the embassy who didn’t want to go back to the States to live. He remembers going to the village and being laughed at, ‘Who would want to buy a home on the beach? There is nothing there!’ And so it started … selling, building and working, and little by little the beach grew. During that time he taught himself photography, got interested in bullfighting and spent months reading special fields of interest. In 1974, when he had nothing to do, he read all the Russian writers and took in 50 corridas de toros (bullfights). Times have always been tough, this has been the worst, but together we can make it all happen again.” Ric “one of the longest surviving dinosaurs around” was honoured to receive his award.

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They did it! Jegs Kirby, Peni Howe & Mat Murray completed the London Marathon. Jegs and Mat finished it in 4.02 and Peni in 6.26. At the last count, Peni’s recent run for Care For The Wild International had raised 1,700€. Care For The Wild International (CWI) is a charity dedicated to the conservation & welfare of wildlife around the world. See more at www.careforthewild.com

Bar Restaurant

LA PARATA

Fabulous dining and superb selection of wines at affordable prices

950 473 102

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DO YOU RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY AND HAVE FREEVIEW SKY? Now tell your clients to bring over their subscription card and get all the channels they get at home. This box will take any digital subscription card, UK, French, Spanish, Dutch, German or Italian. FULL HD for high quality picture and receiving. If you wish to get subscription channels such as Sky Sports, Discovery, UK Gold, Travel & Living, Sky 1, 2 & 3 plus many, many others, speak to us we can arrange at a fraction of UK subscription rates.

For reservations tlf: 950 478 186

MENU DEL DIA

10€ for 3 courses

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15€ per person or 28€ for two

Free coffee with the Menu del Día when you mention The Advertiser

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2 courses 10.95€ OR 3 courses 13.50€

La Paratá 1.5 Km

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Sports Bar Pool - Darts - Sky TV All major sporting events shown live including 3pm Saturday Premiership football Selection of local and imported drinks

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Partido Popular

Date of Elections ... May 22nd 2011

Puedes Confiar You can trust us

We are a group of all ages who are interested in all ages!! PP invite all the residents of Mojácar to participate in the forthcoming elections because it is your right to be informed and your responsibility to take an active part in the decisions that could affect your day to day life. PP of Mojácar are offering you their attention at their office situated in the old commercial centre by Sorilla Bonilla's office, local 11, Mojácar playa, to answer any queries or uncertainties that you may have for the next municipal elections. Please feel free to call in and see us any time between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Friday. PAGE 11

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RALF MOTORS LEVANTE S.L.

CAR BAZAAR CROWN Rent-a-car

Tlf: 950 393 776

www.ralfmotorslevante.eu OPEN: Monday to Friday 9am - 7.00pm (no siesta)

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

• Full Diagnostics Service • Pre ITV Checks • Re-Registrations • Vehicle Sales

• Servicing & Repairs • Air Conditioning • Bodywork • Valeting

VANS ´N' MORE Transport/Shuttle Service All Spanish Seaports & Airports, Day Trips - leisure parks, beaches Furniture Shopping trips - Ikea Accompanied Removals - National & International

Tlf: Thomas 633 336 010

LORRY, Tipper and Roll On Roll Off Skip/Box, ideal for transporting heavy machinery. Serious offers only. 2001, low mileage, 8250kg. Tlf: 600 809 293. . MOTOR VEHICLES LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110. 9 seater, good condition, many extras inc. roof rack. 13,000€ ono. Tlf: 600 809 293. MOTOR - MISCELLANEOUS TRACTOR/GRASS CUTTER (SIT ON). 1,600€ new, will sell for 650€. Tlf: 617 166 270 or 659 089 658 (Vera)

Vehicle Air-Conditioning

TWO DUNLOP, ALL SEASONS TYRES. M&S ST20 215/65R16 98S. Second-hand, bought in error. 40€. Tlf: 699 909 737. VEHICLE VALETING SERVICE JONES MOBILE VEHICLE VALETING. “Autoglym” products used. No need for mains water or electricity. Tlf: 661 571 939.

Re-Fill / Re-Chill Don't wait for your air-con to pack up! Get it serviced now and save yourself A100s

MOBILE SERVICE:

Diagnostics : Repairs : Re-gas

Call Richard on 950 472 432 or 673 195 872

FIAT PANDA. Automatic, 1.2 Petrol. October 2005. 5 doors, AC, PS, EW, CL. 4,500€ FIAT PANDA. 1.2 Petrol. November 2008. AC, PS, EW, CL. 6,000€ FIAT PUNTO GRANDE. 1.3 Petrol. July 2007. 5 doors, AC, PS, EW,CL. (Two available in blue) 7,000€ FIAT PUNTO GRANDE. 1.2 Diesel. July 2008. AC, PS, EW,CL. 9,000€ FIAT PUNTO GRANDE. 1.2 Diesel. June 2009. AC, PS, EW,CL. (Metallic blue) 10,000€ OPEL ZAFIRA. 7 Seater Automatic, 1.9cdti Diesel. June 2008. AC, PS, EW, CL. 17,000€ Reasonable offers considered ALL CARS ARE OUR OWN AND SOLD AS SEEN WITH A 3 MONTH GUARANTEE AND 2 YEARS ITV

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Price includes transfer of ownership

Vehicles offered for sale at under 500€ are free otherwise it is ... 1€ per 5 words or part thereof 2€ per 5 words for entries in bold. If applicable, cash with order, please.

Las Ventanicas, Mojacar Playa T: 950 478 976 M: 686 929 864 E: book@crown-rentacar.com VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

HYUND AI GETZ 1.5 Cr di HYUNDAI Crdi 88 h.p. turbo diesel. Light metallic blue. June 2007. One owner. Good condition. Serviced by Hyundai. Completely reliable. ABS, AC, PS, EW, CL, alarm, etc. 94,000 kms, mainly on long, steady, motorway journeys.

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Parador Nacional

Nº 327

Nº 359

Road to Mojácar village Cruce de Mojácar

AL 5105

<- Advert Zone-9 / 0.75kms ->

Parque Comercial

Tourist Office

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H. Mojacar Playa

Tlf: 950 472 818 or 657 982 881

Nº 309

Camping El Cantal

H. Mar Azul

5,300€

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Vehicle Air-Conditioning KEEPING COOL IN YOUR CAR NEED NOT COST YOU A FORTUNE!

t’s that time of year again whenyou need to be thinking about a service on your car’s air-con system. Air-conditioning problems tend to be noticed at the start of summer as the weather hots up. In the climate that we live in, the last thing you need is to switch on your air-con and get blasted with warm air. An air-con service by COOL - AIR can prevent this! A lot of people are under the impression that using your aircon uses a lot more petrol or diesel, this, in fact, is minimal. Years ago the compressor on a car was huge and it did affect fuel consumption quite dramatically, now, nearly all compressors are Japanese and are very small so barely affect fuel consumption at all, actually less than 2%, so the benefits you get from using your air-con far outweigh the minimal cost.

Although air-conditioning represents less than 4% of all mechanical failure on a modern car it is the third most expensive to repair after the engine and the gearbox. It is advisable to use your air-con for at least 10 minutes a week and get it serviced every 12 to 18 months. Really it is all about preventative maintenance, if you did not put oil in your car’s engine you would expect it to run dry and seize up. It is just the same with your aircon. The main component is the compressor and this needs to be kept lubricated with a special kind of oil that mixes with the refrigerant. If this is not done then your compressor WILL seize up. If your air-con is regularly serviced the compressor should last the life of the car. The U.K.’s leading warranty repairer Warranty Direct Ltd

have released figures to show how expensive compressors can be. • A new compressor on a Vauxhall Astra would cost 704 pounds for the part and 196 pounds for labour. • A Ford Mondeo compressor would cost 489 pounds and 198 pounds to fit. AND ALL PLUS RE-GAS AND VAT. Warranty Direct LTD manager Gordon Rose said, “We are thinking of introducing a waiver in our warranty policies that insists that you have your air-con serviced or your warranty will be void if your compressor needs replacing.” He also said, “We

spend tens of thousands of pounds every year replacing compressors that in our opinion would not need replacing had the air-con system been serviced on a yearly basis.” COOL - AIR provide a complete service, including regas, diagnostics, repairs and parts all carried out by a fully qualified vehicle air-con engineer. COOL - AIR is a mobile service based in Mojácar and covers all surrounding areas.

CALL RICHARD ON 673 195 872 or 950 472 432

Valencia Fallas 2011

Km 26

AL 5105

Hotel Continentall

Hostal Villa Rosa

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Hostal Rincon de Diego

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Hotel Provenzal

Hostal Playa Sol

Hotel Rancho del Mar

Tourist Office

An event not to be missed for next year is the Valencia Fallas, a week long event, similar to fiestas, but much, much more. Words fail to describe this event other than spectacular! Eileen & Pete, from Iron Art, Antas went along to Valencia with a trip organised by Club Taurino of Mojácar recently. Effigies are constructed throughout the year, to then be displayed throughout the Valencia streets, up to 350 of them. They are not small statues, but of an amazing height, construction and detail that it is very hard to describe. They are judged and only one is kept to be on display in a museum, the rest are burnt on the final Saturday of the Fallas!! Eileen and Pete were told that 2 years ago the most expensive one cost 900,000 Euros!!! The effigies (statues) are built by the various neighbourhoods of Valencia and there is fierce competition to produce the best. Not only do you have all these to marvel at but also the parade of the ladies, children and men of Valencia in traditional costume, wending their way through the streets to the Plaza de la Virgen with bouquets of flowers. Once here, they hand the flowers over (many very emotional and in tears) to handlers who then take the greenage off and throw them up to men who are then placing these flowers onto a gigantic statue of the Virgin Mary with Jesus - absolutely amazing. Many thanks to Club Taurino and Angel Medina for this tremendous trip and we shall definitely be returning next year.

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Bill and Chris Gordon celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a party at Bar La Finca

photos © bluwater web design

90th Anniversary Celebration for Royal British Legion Members of the Mojácar branch of the Royal British Legion left the playa on Saturday 2nd April to go to the brand new Provincial Auditorium in Alicante to attend a benefit concert. Performing were 5 choirs joined together to form one very large choir just for this event, Ruth Lorenzo a finalist from the X Factor, Just Brass, Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, Cathy Carson and the magnificent All Angels. It was a magical show very professionally put together with the performers providing a very high standard, and the whole show ended with all the artists joining together in a moving rendition of "We Will Remember Them" leaving hardly a dry eye in the place! The event was also attended by some Chelsea pensioners and two members of the Army recently back from Afghanistan. Following the overnight stay in Alicante after the Concert, the Members then spent the day in Guadalest exploring the beautiful village and its 8 museos - lunch was in a restaurant with views of the mountains and valley.

Scenes from The Indalo Players recent performances ‘Heaven’s Above’ and ‘Holmes Sweet Holmes’.

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RESTAURANT R E S T A U R A N T

Fresh, Fabulous Food & Fantastic Views since 2003 and PROBABLY the most deliciously, devine desserts in the World!!

LUNCH: Mon to Fri 12 - 3.30pm - DINNER: Mon to Sat from 7pm Closed all day Sunday RESERVATIONS: 950 473 058 www.22mojacar.com

MENÚ DEL DÍA 3 Course Lunch Mon to Fri - 9.95€ PLUS FREE COFFEE THROUGHOUT MAY A schedule of events is available from the Tourist Office, Mojácar. Tlf: 950 615 025 or 619 505 025 or go to www.mojacar.es

JUICY 150g PURE STEAK BURGERS ... by popular demand now available at night too!! Bring this ad and get a free topping! Come and try our double mega burger ... we dare you!!

TANTALISING THAI ... exotic flavours from mild to hot ... all tongue tingling scrumptious ... in addition to all our other menus ... nightly from Sat 22nd to Tues 31st May

Full International A La Carte Menu ... and Daytime Snacks, Cocktails, Coffee & Cake on our pavement patio with stunning mountain views. We Welcome Children, Vegetarians, Diabetics, Gluten Free Diets and Allergies Parque Comercial, Mojacar, 2nd floor (blue awnings above Maskó Café) LIFT & Ramp Access

Birthday celebrations at Restaurant La Parata. Above, Miriam with husband Tony and friends, Paddy and Maebh. Below, Robin with Sam, Jo and Josh. Entertainment was by Sean Grew.

A great night was had by all as Jean celebrated her ‘60 something’ birthday at Bar Esencial, who laid on a fabulous spread for the occasion.

Dawn & Robin held their Golden Wedding Anniversary Party at Mesa Bar & Grill © bluwater web design

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Apologies to Lil for last month’s faux pas ..."Diamond" Lil Danahar is widow of ‘Arthur’ Danahar, not Ken as Petter mistakenly put.

Stan Robert’s 5 piece Jazz Band, above, and Atlantis, below are just two of the varieties of live music provided for the monthly theme nights at Mesa Bar & Grill.

The Rock & Roll Tribute Show, above, was another sell out for Beachcomber, as was Buddy Holly. Tickets are 15€ which includes a special “Eat All You Like” meal deal. Tribute Shows coming next: Elton John 14th May, Everly Brothers 1st June - this is almost sold out, 60s & 70s 22nd June, Dusty Springfield 5th July and John Lennon - to be confirmed.

w o Sho y c n e lam ida Live F every Fr now

Curry & Pie Quiz Night in aid of PAWS at Arriba Café Bar © bluwater web design

Next one Thursday 19th May, 9pm

5d per team Quiz master Tony Matthews © bluwater web design

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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.

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!

Over 250 homes onsite

13 Las Rosas

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.

17 Los Olivos

means we’re the biggest around!

All mobile homes onsite are made by Alucasa. If you own an Alucasa mobile home in Spain we are able to offer plots onsite to resite your home.

₤35,000

₤65,000

A two bedroomed mobile, fully outfitted with lovely furnishings. The home has a large conservatory and roomy patio. A large whirlpool spa bath is included in the sale.

16 Adelfas

₤32,700

The home has two bedrooms, galley kitchen and end lounge. Leading from the lounge is a small raised patio with wonderful views of the mountains. A very private garden at the rear and another in front.

Open all day, every day to all!

Traditional Sunday Lunch- all day, every Sunday. It’s still the best, and the biggest, Southern Spain’s largest mobile home park in the area and has been for years! Choose the main meal for just 7,50€ A safe, all year round base in Spain Or, including a free coffee and a liqueur, choose Full community living with onsite 24hr assistance two courses for €9,95 or all three for just €12,50! Restaurant, bar and swimming pool Onsite shop and amenities open every day Long & short term storage 2 green grass bowling greens Year round entertainment and events Problems storing your caravan, R.V., Onsite hairdresser, aerobics, clubs and much more boat or vehicle? Secure vehicle storage compound for just 350€ p.a. We can offer use of our secure insured A legal, easy & tax free way to the Spanish dream storage compound for 50€ a month, or 350€ a year with unlimited access.

Camping Los Gallardos

2ª

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Reception: 950 528 324 Office: 679 970 399 Miraflores: 950 469 519 From UK: 020 8144 9365

04280 Los Gallardos, Almería. 500m from exit 525 of the motorway. Full information and photos online at www.CampingLosGallardos.com PAGE 17

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Try the hottest new treatment this Summer! As the temperature hots up the last thing we want for this summer time is battling unruly locks with hairdryers and straightening irons. Even if your hair isn't normally frizzy, the humidity of the summer will definitely bring out the worst side of your hair. The sun, sweat and chlorine from the pool are all a recipe for disaster and could seriously wreck your vacation appearance. If, like most ladies, you've spent many hours choosing the ideal bikini and compiling your capsule holiday wardrobe, the one thing you wouldn’t like is for your hair to let you down. In the event the idea of sporting small dresses and flip flops gets you all excited, and then frizzy hair arrives as a result of the humidity of summer, does it concern you? You don't need to put up with it! Neither will you need to pile on the products or waste valuable sun-bathing time. The Brazilian Blow Dry will ease, hydrate and straighten your locks and you will be left with no frizz. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't! The treatment will keep your hair frizz-free for up to 3 months regardless of what type of humidity levels you encounter, you can be certain that your hair will stay smooth and sleek. This therapy is perfect for your

The Chakras of Atlantis by Diana Dudás m.f.h.t. m.i.c.h.t.

The Twelve Chakra System

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Crystal healing: The Atlanteans also used crystals to balance their chakras and also to aid in healing. Theories about Atlantis mention the extensive use of crystals by Atlanteans. Crystals varied in patterns or grid - sizes - colour combinations - and tones. Crystals follow harmonic frequencies and could be used with an instrument that looks like a tuning fork. They received power from a variety of sources, including the Sun, the Earth's energy grid system, or from each other. All healing was done in a healing chamber that housed large clear quartz crystals. In addition to using crystals for healing and balancing the chakras, Atlanteans used crystals for the following: Healing, childbirth, crossing over Meditation, awakening, increasing psychic abilities Increasing mental capacity and clarity of thought Science and technology Dematerialization - teleportation – telekinesis Magnetic force fields Libraries - storing records and other knowledge, much like a computer Botany and agriculture Weather Control Communication The original Atlanta crystal was a Clear Quartz. I have a real affinity to this crystal and it is the crystal that I use most in healing. In my next article I will write about which crystals you can use at home to balance your chakras.

Rio de Aguas bridge

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Hotel La Mata

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In addition to the seven chakras we are most familiar with, in the golden years of Atlantis, there were twelve fully-operational main chakras. Working with twelve chakras has had a dramatic influence on my healing work and of course my own spiritual path. As with all chakras, each of the twelve chakras has a corresponding colour, that changes as the chakra rises in frequency. For those of us who wish to bring back the energy of the twelve chakras it is appropriate to use the colours given below. So what are the new chakras and their new corresponding colours? Let's start from the top and work our way down … 1. Stellar gateway - Gold. The energy of gold represents completion. 2. Soul star - Magenta. The colour magenta indicates an intense spiritual awareness. 3. Casual chakra - White. This is the colour of purity, clarity and perfection. 4. Crown chakra - Violet. The high spiritual frequency of violet indicates devotion to spirit. 5. Third eye chakra - Indigo. This deep blue holds the powers of mental healing and higher psychic development. 6. Throat chakra - Turquoise. This is the colour of expressing what you truly feel; speaking your truth. 7. Heart chakra - Green. The colour of nature which represents balance and harmony. Pink is also appropriate for the heart chakra. 8. Solar plexus chakra - Yellow. This is the mind colour, which enables clarity of thought. 9. Navel chakra - Orange. This colour indicates sociability and friendliness as well as emotional harmony.

10. Sacral chakra - Delicate pink. This is the colour of tenderness which represents the spirit of sexuality. It soothes and calms, encouraging feelings of love and tenderness. 11. Base or root chakra - Red. This gives us the energy to get our survival needs met. 12. Earth star – Black. This colour represents revival and renewal, and holds the potential of what we can be. Black encourages us to be still; to wait with trust in that stillness.

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Top 5 Health Benefits of a Daily Walk I have just enjoyed a couple of weeks R & R, and feel much more relaxed, revitalized and rejuvenated. However the size of my backside has certainly expanded. Summer weather is nigh and it is time to expose my less but toned tummy and I have no intention of buying a new bikini. Therefore I need to get moving again, I love my daily swims and do this six months of the year, which keeps me toned up. However if I want to burn off extra calories, walking, for me, is the answer. I have had numerous emails recently, from those that have stopped smoking and a large pat on the back for you all. That is a huge step in improving your health. However some of you are concerned that you have put on weight. This is common on giving up smoking for a couple of reasons. One is that you have replaced your habit with food. And the other is that your body is now not having to work so hard to take in oxygen so your metabolism will have slowed down. A daily walk will help your body to achieve homeostasis and your weight will sort it self out. Here are some other benefits of a daily walk. If exercise is not your thing and you need a little extra motivation to get active, consider the following five health benefits of a daily walk or other exercise: Strengthens and protects your heart and lungs. Exercise provides numerous benefits to the heart. It lowers levels of cholesterol, and also reduces high blood pressure. Regular workouts also help build your lung capacity, this helps you feel a higher level of energy.

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Promotes weight loss. Exercise burns calories. Even people who are not overweight will better maintain their healthy weight level even as they age and their metabolism begins to slow. Maintaining a healthy body weight is crucial to reducing the risk of many illnesses and conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. In addition, a slimmer body frame reduces the pressure on bones and joints and reduces the risk of osteoarthritis. Improves mood and reduces stress. Improves self esteem. Exercise also boosts your emotional health in other ways. For example, a person who becomes fit is likely to have a stronger self-image. Therefore, it is important to view exercise as an ongoing, longterm investment in better health. I love my daily walks and know even though it is mainly to reduce the size of my derriere it will also improve my quality of life. If you have any questions on how to improve your health or wellbeing whether it be physical or emotional, please email me at reflexinspain@hotmail.com

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Increases muscular strength and joint flexibility. Walking builds and strengthens bones. This can help ward off osteoporosis, a thinning of the bones that occurs in many women after menopause and in some men as they age. Weight-bearing such as walking, running or jogging; skiing; weight-lifting; and dancing, help to build bone mass.

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♦On Thursday the 21st April the

Albox Branch of the Royal British Legion enjoyed their monthly meeting at La Parilla Restaurant in Albox main square. The meeting was well attended with numerous members and joining members enjoying the usual stalls for the Poppy Fund, English books and cakes for sale. They also enjoyed the opportunity to buy tickets for upcoming events such as the Treasure Hunt on the 15th May (see details below) and the trip to Barcelona and Catalonia for 5 days starting on the 2nd October. The crowd were treated to a talk by Jim Baulf on his experiences in postwar Japan, especially Hiroshima and Mt. Fuji. They were reduced to tears of laughter by the lack of coordination between Jim and Chris Pearce who was operating the projector, resulting in slides being out of sync with the speaker’s topic, but it was all light-hearted fun. Sandra Evans took the microphone to provide details of the Treasure Hunt. It takes place on the 15th May starting in the car park next to La Parrilla at 2 pm. Tickets are available

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from Sandra who can be contacted on, sandraajevans@yahoo.co.uk, at a cost of 7.50€ for members and 8.50€ for non-members. If you don’t wish to take part in the Treasure Hunt you can still buy tickets at the same price to attend the end of event BBQ and entertainment at Bar Trinidad in Arboleas. Contact Sandra for more details. She also gave details of the impending Summer Bazaar to be held at La Parrilla on Thursday 7th July. Tables are available for anyone wishing to sell their wares at a cost of 5€ per table. This cost goes directly to the RBL Fund, so will help provide the ongoing support for past and serving service personnel. Again, contact Sandra if you wish to participate. The Albox Branch of the RBL holds regular coffee mornings on the 1st Thursday of each month and a monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month. For more details on becoming a member or attending any of the meetings, contact the chairman, Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 or email: hello@chrispearce.co.uk

♦APSA have a coach trip to Murcia shopping centre on Monday 9th May. 12€ per person. Picking up in Tijola at 8.30am, then Purchena and Albox. Tickets from the APSA shops or call 663 762 642.

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 Peter Phillips: 963 483 392 or E-mail: peatpee@sky.com

Gardening club go undercover to learn secrets After years of living in the land of “plastico” the members of the Almanzora Valley Gardening Club eventually got to investigate the methods used for intense salad cultivation, on a fascinating visit to the Clisol greenhouses near El Ejido. Following on from her parents, Lola, our guide, had worked in the farming community since childhood, and has been at the forefront of modernising the industry over the years. Her passion shone through as she explained how insects and bumble bees are used in lieu of chemicals, how plants are grown in coir and rock wool, how water is recycled and how their weather station is linked to a computer that operates irrigation, shade and air flow. Afterwards we were able to taste many of their products which include; Melon, Peppers, Aubergine, Courgette, Cucumber and Tomatoes. The Almanzora Valley Gardening Club meet on the first Friday of every month (with the exception of January). Starting at 10:30 am in the Pedro Gilabert Museum, Arboleas.

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Fundraising in Arboleas Caring for Everyone are holding a Family Funday at the Salon Multiservicios del Ayuntamiento in Arboleas on Sunday 8th May from 12 noon until 4pm.

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Spring has arrived at the APSA charity shop in Calle Ancha, Albox. Two new volunteer shop assistants, Pat and Stella, helped to model some of the lovely Spring clothing from the shop - beating the others to pose with Stuart! The shop has bargains galore with strappy tops at just €1, summer dresses at €2.50, jackets, crops and tops as well as bedding, bric-a-brac, children’s clothes at €1, sandals and bags. The shop is situated up the road from Bank Santander opposite San Francisco Square, and is open 10am – 2pm, Monday to Saturday. Donations of clothing, etc are very welcome - as are carrier bags to put all the bargains in! Ring 663 762 642 for further information or visit the website www.apsa.org.es.

www.advertisermojacar.com 28 members of the Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion (pictured right) joined the 90th Anniversary celebrations at the Auditorio de la Deputacion de Alicante on Saturday 2nd April for the evening performance. The programme was a fantastic celebration of the work of the Royal British Legion over the past 90 years. The programme was a blend of Spanish and British introductions and performances including massed voice choirs, brass bands and pipes and drums. Vocal performances were also provided by The All Angels girl group and Ruth Lorenzo.

The audience was honoured by the presence of members of the Chelsea Pensioners and existing servicemen who had recently returned from Afghanistan. These marched in to rapturous applause. Most of the Branches from Northern Spain were represented by their Standard Bearers who marched in displaying their Standards. (pictured far left is Pete of Iron Art, Antas, Standard Bearer for the Albox branch) The performance ended with a Drumhead Service led by Bishop David Hamid Suffragan, Bishop in the Diocese in Europe. The entire programme was enjoyed by all those that attended. The Group remained in Alicante overnight and enjoyed a stop off in Mazarron on the return journey.

The Luvvies next performance is the well known comedy ‘California Suite’. Playwright Neil Simon's bittersweet comedy follows four separate stories of guests who've just checked into the swanky Beverly Hills Hotel over the weekend of the Academy Awards gala. The four-part story line runs the gamut from touching introspection to outright slapstick. The play follows the format he used so successfully in his earlier Plaza Suite, set in New York – and also used for a third time in his later London Suite (performed by the Luvvies three years ago). Neil Simon is rightly celebrated for a huge string of comedy hits, many turned into films with top stars – and winning many awards for both the films and plays.

Walkers & Talkers Charity Walk The Grapevine of Piedra Amarilla Walkers & Talkers group held a charity walk on the 10th April in aid of MACS (Mojacar Area Cancer Support). A total of 36 humans and 5 dogs paid to walk a circular route of about 8 km in La Hoya, covering roads, tracks, ramblas and even a small stream. The weather was beautiful and the group enjoyed a brief pit-stop at Bar Los Pedreros before completing the walk and returning to The Grapevine. A raffle was held in The Grapevine in aid of the charity with a large number of prizes donated for the event. There were also cakes for sale made by Sue Taylor and Diane Gill. Everyone enjoyed the welcome liquid refreshments available. The whole event was well organised by Sue Taylor and Michael Gill who both gave a considerable amount of their time in planning and executing the day’s events. A huge thank you goes to everyone who took part and to Issy and Helen for opening The Grapevine on their day off. A total of 406.55€ was raised for the charity.

The Luvvies have been in existence for six years, based in the Albox area, and have contributed many successful productions to the cultural life of the area. The Luvvies is a non-profit group – all our income is ploughed into new productions, to ensure a high quality of settings and costumes. California Suite will be presented in the Museo Pedro Gilabert, Arboleas Friday May 13th – Doors open 7pm, curtain up 7.30pm Saturday May 14th – Doors open 7pm, curtain up 7.30pm Sunday May 15th (matinee) – Doors open 2.30pm, curtain up 3pm Ticket price: 7.50€ (Children up to 16 yrs free with an adult) Ticket outlets: Essentials, Sophia’s & Deborah's Cards, Arboleas Colin the Card, Girasol & Rumores, Albox Spar, Huercal Overa In case of problems obtaining tickets, please email or call: info@theluvvies.com - 697 384 513. Also see our web site www.theluvvies.com for general information.

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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 E-mail: mojltr@gmail.com Don’t Delay, Call Today. Mojácar Long Term Rentals SMALL OFFICE SPACE TO RENT. Front line, Mojacar playa, close to Hotel Indalo. 200€ per month. Tlf: 670 650 872. SPACE FOR RENT (furnished) within office premises on Mojácar Playa. For more info. contact Dany on 609 667 333. ACTIVITIES / CHILDREN

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ANIMALS/PETS FREE TO GOOD HOME. Abandoned young male Alsation dog, approx 7 months, vet checked and certified healthy. Very good nature. Tlf: 950 529 225. 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 & bath screens, shower trays & cubicles at great prices. See main ad. Tlf: 950 473 104. BICYCLE HIRE RAINBOW RENTALS ELECTRIC CYCLES. Only 10€ / day*. Pedal without puffing! Free Delivery* Tlf: 608 719 015. www.rainbowsendmojacar.com 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. Over 20 years experience in Spain. Fully Legal. 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. BUSINESSES FOR SALE or RENT BEAUTY THERAPY ROOM for rent on Mojacar playa. Tlf: 667 961 645 or 634 780 904. 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. CHARITY SHOPS

FUNKY MONKEYS Bi-lingual pre-school. Childcare & recreational activities for kids living in the area or on holiday. Mon - Fri: 3, 6 or 9 hour sessions.Tlf: 697 264 179 or visit our website: www.funkymonkeysmojacar.com

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) NEW SHOP in Plaza de los Reyes Catolicos - the square near the church, Tijola.

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PUPPY RESCUE CHARITY SHOP, Albox (between Knights Insurance and Cutting Edge). Open Mon - Sat: 10 am- 4pm.

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

long, must be seen, with fixing arm for toy mobile movement. Absolute bargain 95€. Tlf: 950 529 225. ASUS NETBOOK. Windows XP, 7”. Needs adjustment to net (browser wiped off by mistake), spare battery. Starts fine. 30€. Tlf: 622 206 929 (Mojacar). BLACK LEATHER BRIEFCASE, additional shoulder strap, combination locks. 20€. Tlf: 699 603 088.

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

BRAND NEW BED, still wrapped. 160 x 200cm. 70€. Tlf: 679 329 314.

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 / 950 617 549 / 950 592 988 / 686 833 444.

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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 SECONDARY FLYSCREEN DOORS. 214 cm high x 89 cm wide. Very good condition. 30€ each or very near offer. Tlf: 950 456 469. 10 PLACE IKEA CHINA, plain, gloss white, round, dinner plates, side plates, shallow bowls. Some spares. Unused. 20€. 12 IKEA SMALL CHINA BOWLS, glossy beige colour, unused. 4€. Tlf: 699 603 088. ANTIQUE STYLE PINE SWINGING OR STATIC BABY CRIB OR COT, absolutely lovely with mattress. Never used, 3 foot

BRITEX RENAISSANCE CHILD’S CAR SEAT. 9-18kg. Approx. 2-5 years. Like new. 30€. Tlf: 697 861 040. CHAINSAW. Petrol, as new. 150€. Tlf: 607 451 205. CEMENT MIXER, electric, hardly used, 99€. Tlf: 699 603 088. CHILD’S BUGGY by Babidéal. VGC. 15€. Tlf: 626 319 907 or 699 909 737.

FENDER STRATOCASTER and case. 400€. Tlf: 600 809 293. GALVANISED STEEL DOOR and frame. 3 keys, right hand hinge. 80 x 200cm. Cost 75€, offers invited. Tlf: +44 7968 733917 or 950 478 883. GLASS SHOP DISPLAY CABINETS X 3. 160 high x 41 wide x 35 deep. Reduced to 40€ each. Tlf: 606 693 826. GLASS SHOP DISPLAY CABINET with fitted lights. 235 high x 120 wide x 35 deep. Offers around 600€. Tlf: 606 693 826. GUITAR. Acoustic, hand made in Valencia. 350€. Tlf: 600 809 293. GUITAR AMPLIFIER. Fender. 350€ ono. Tlf: 600 809 293. IKEA ‘BILLY’ BOOKCASE with glass doors. 25€. Tlf: 699 603 088. IKEA 'DETOLF' GLASS CABINET. 25€. Tlf: 699 603 088. INTEX SWIMMING POOL, still in box, 457cm round x 91cm high. 99€. Tlf: 699 603 088. JOB LOT OF CAR BOOT ITEMS. Not leftovers. Too much to list. Bargain 30€. Tlf: 697 861 040. KARAOKE/BACKING TRACKS ... 50,000 karaoke tracks and 50,000 assorted music tracks loaded onto plug and play external hard drive. Ready for use on laptop. Ideal for bar, presenter or personal use. CDGs and memory sticks also prepared. Spanish songs available. Whatever your karaoke requirements contact: bobbyvarley@yahoo.co.uk or call: 651 062 124. KITCHEN CABINET. 60 x70 x40cm. 10€. Tlf: 679 329 314. LYNX DISHWASHER VE240. Never used, perfect condition, space needed. 100€. Tlf: 697 861 040. NEW 1000L WATER/FUEL CONTAINER. 60€. Tlf: 699 603 088.

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PC JOYSTICK, Maxfighter F-16U, 4 button, throttle. 10€. Tlf: 699 603 088.

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NEW MID-GREEN WOOL-MIX CARPET, approx 4m x 5m, wooden grip-strips & edging. 150€. Tlf: 699 603 088.

PHILLIPS SKYPE CORDLESS PHONE, converts computer to normal cordless phone. Windows XP. 20€. Tlf: 622 206 929 (Mojacar) PLAY STATION 2 in the box, 7 games. 50€. Tlf: 600 809 293.

VENTANAS y PUERTAS. Offer a professional design and fitting service including tiling, electrics, plumbing & appliances. Special 15% discount on all kitchen units now on - limited period only. Displays in our Mojacar Playa showroom. Tlf: 950 473 104.

PORTABLE 14” TV. 30€. Tlf: 600 809 293.

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PORTABLE AIR CON UNIT. Cools and heats, about the size of a standard gas fire. 70€. Tlf: 600 809 293.

LOCKSMITH: Established 10 years. Fully legal. Also car locks. (24 hour emergency service.) Tlf: Lee or Dean 666 949 213.

PRINZ MAGNON LV super 8 vintage projector, original box, 2 spools. Offers. Tlf: 699 603 088.

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PRO BRUSHCUTTER / STRIMMER. Unused. 150€. Tlf: 950 529 225. RALEIGH RACING BIKE. Loads of gears! 2 new tyres. 75€. Tlf: 950 475 452.

A pair of spectacles in a black leather case found around mid April along Calle Zurbaran, the street just up from the post office on Mojácar Playa. If they were yours, they were taken to the pueblo police station.

SINK. White, vgc, 50 x100 cm. Tlf: 679 329 314.

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SMALL cur ved computer table, 10€.WHEELED computer chair, blue, 10€. Tlf: 699 603 088. Tlf: 699 603 088.

MOBILITY MATTERS. Special products for special needs. RANGE OF NEW PRODUCTS IN STOCK - see our main advert opposite. 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.

‘STAGELINE’ MPX-210 Mixer Unit, 99€. Tlf: 699 603 088. 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 TAPAS CHILLER UNIT, spares or repairs, 20€. Tlf: 699 603 088. TWO SMALL PORTABLE COLOUR TVS (1 a combi). 25€ for both. Tlf: 950 475 452. 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. HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCED CARE WORKER. Kind, caring, long term resident lady able to live in or out. Tlf: 950 617 643. INSURANCE AXA - FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT NEEDS contact Dany of AXA Insurance. Policies in English. English spoken. Competitive rates. Tlf: 950 478 763 or 609 667 333. E-mail: axa.mojacar@gmail.com NRG INSURANCE. Property, Motor, Saving Plans, Life and Mortgage Repayment Insurance, Commercial, Community, Health, Funeral Plans,

PLUMBING NO JOB TOO SMALL. No job too big. All work guaranteed. Over 20 years experience in Spain. Fully Legal. Tlf: 697 302 039.

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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

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IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH! Classes include conversation and pronunciation practice, grammar and verb tenses. Diploma in Spanish Foreign Language. Next examination will be in August. ALSO Translations & Interpreting. Tlf: Victoria 950 472 590. Email: slcvictoria@terra.es

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Above, Team Irish Rover - Dave, Paul, Terry, John, Shaun, Owen, Robbie and Mitch (not forgetting the missing members of the team ... Ronnie and Gary)

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PERIODONTAL DISEASE is the most common disease seen in small animals and has very serious consequences. If the signs are not recognised it can lead to all the teeth being infected and other serious conditions can arise such as blocked arteries, heart disease and kidney problems which can shorten your pet’s life but will most certainly cause a great deal of pain and suffering. Periodontal disease can start quite early on, a high percentage of dogs and cats around the age of 2 years show some signs. It starts with food remaining on the teeth which forms plaque, this continuously builds up and forms calculus above the gum line, this is very painful and progressive. Warning signs are bad breath, loose teeth, inflammation of the gums, chattering, drooling, lack of appetite and bleeding gums. Your vet can of course carry out a dental exam, then under anaesthetic, clean the teeth and remove any that cannot be saved. This will not be a cure, it will only be a base to work on. The only sure way is to clean the teeth yourselves at least 3 times a week, it need only take 30 seconds each time. Always use a special toothpaste with a toothbrush which is best suited to the size of your pet. (Never use human toothpaste as it

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contains soap which is why it foams, nor baking soda). Anaesthetics become more dangerous as pets get older which is why cleaning the teeth yourselves is a much safer option. A diet which is not based just on canned or soft foods will be a start, then there are special treats for healthy teeth and treats such as crunchy dog biscuits. 'Greenies' come in different sizes and there are specials for cats as well. An example of good strong toys are the "Kong" toys, they were established in 1976 and are famous for their durability, they cost a bit more than the average toy but last so much longer, especially if you have a strong jawed pet, they have a dental toy for dogs and a special for cats too. ALWAYS MAKE SURE ANY TOY YOU BUY IS TOO BIG FOR THE DOG TO SWALLOW. The younger a pet is when you start cleaning the teeth the easier it is going to be but it is never to late to get into the habit. There are rubber brushes which fit over your finger and wipes and washes if brushing it definitely a no go. A newish product called "PetzLife" is widely advertised in the professional weekly dog papers in the UK claiming to "Eliminate Plaque and Tartar the Natural Way - Benefits for dogs and cats - No brushing required, very affordable, quickly reduces bacteria that can cause bad breath and gum disease.” It comes in 4oz bottles either as a gel with wild salmon oil or peppermint flavour or a spray also flavoured with peppermint. Web site www.petzlife.co.uk, Email jay@petlife.co.uk or telephone 00 44 (0)208 4242701.

P.S. IN LAST MONTH’S ISSUE - THE PREVENTION OF TICKS BY THE USE OF THE SCALIBOR COLLAR - I said this collar was not effective against ticks. This statement has been challenged. I was told last year by a local vet the collar was no longer a preventative for ticks and found substantiating comments on a web site. This year the same vet says its efficacy depends on the dog. In an effort to obtain the actual truth I contacted "Intervet" and received the following advices from their technical manager in Spain - Scalibor is still indicated for the treatment and prevention of tick infestation and is very effective and useful. In many cases, especially in the countryside, where there are many of these insects in the environment it is very hard to get 100% protection. The effectiveness of Scalibor is very high but as with some other forms of prevention, it is possible for some ticks to stay on the animal. They go on to say - what is really important is that the tick dies on contact with the active ingredient in the collar and that many vets are recommending the use of a compatible anti-tick product to use along with the Scalibor collar. Intervet point out that, "Deltamethrin is highly toxic to cats," though it is no problem if cats are living with collared dogs as the active principle of the collar is distributed only in the dog's skin and not in the environment. Apparently according to the technical manager the “Sand” fly is so called because of its colour being similar to sand not because of where it lives. Hope that clears everything up. NOTE - the above is for advice only and is not intended to replace the expert diagnosis and specialist treatment of your veterinarian whose advice is always the best.

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The Entertainer Online is a locally written website with news, comment, opinion and essays about life here and is updated daily. The site also has local weather and the acid humour of Rambeau’s blog, together with three hundred useful links about Spain. For people who live here. www.theentertaineronline.com The news according to The Entertainer Online - Most of the following is true!

Creamfields Moves On The Creamfields concerts - lots of bands (that no one over 25 has heard of) and lots of sand, has moved from Villaricos to El Ejido... and now onwards and, ah, upwards to Jerez de la Frontera. 13th and 14th August with The Prodigy (who? Ed.) On a happier note (?), the Columbian sensation Shakira will offer a concert in Almería on June 1st. Meanwhile, for those who like their music a bit more... tuneful... there's always Radio Costa on 105.6FM. No talk, no squawk. Zapatero 'Will Not be a Candidate in 2012' President Rodriguez Zapatero has thrown in the towel - finally - and announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2012 national elections, where, after eight years of rampant and inept Patacerísmo, the PSOE is sure to take a massive and most welcome bath. Zapatero made the much anticipated announcement today and hopes, he said , that a new candidate will be found by September 1st. The leading choices are currently Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba (he of the residence permits and green A4 papers) and Carmen Chacón, the radical Minister of Defense. The Government has nevertheless ruled out early elections, probably because the PP leads by a massive 16 points. Meanwhile, an 'anti-sistema' group of anarchists have switched all the bus stop adverts in Madrid to read 'Everything is Fine. Keep Shopping'. How to Destroy a Palm Tree There is a flyer from the Town Hall that deals with the Picudo Rojo, the palm-tree weevil which is killing our palm trees. The large white grubs and thumb-sized red beetles will not only kill a palm tree, apparently in days, but will then launch an attack on other palms, until none are left in the municipality. This could occur, according to biologists, as early as by the end of this year. The Town Hall has printed up the leaflet which sets out the various prices for having your palms treated or removed. It falls short of an order to property owners to clear their land of infected trees (which is why we will no doubt have no palms at all by Christmas), but asks owners to contact Urbaser on 950 460 206 who will remove and pulp your easy to access trees at the special price of 413€ a tree, IVA included; harder to reach trees to cost a bit more. Hortiflor, the vivero on the beach near the riverbed, sells some chemical

Wildlife watcher Phil didn’t have to search too far for this lizard ... “This critter was sunning itself on our pool-side. It’s big, about 18”-20”, and quite timid taking refuge in a hole in the flowerbed if we approached too closely. It’s a male having many blue spots on its side, the female having only a few. It's Timon lepidus, a species of wall lizard known as the Ocellated Lizard and this guy is of the sub-species “nevadensis” & unique to South-Eastern Spain. They eat mainly insects but are known to eat small mammals, frogs, reptiles and fruit.” Source; Wikipedia PAGE 28

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www.osteria-mojacar.com product which may extend the life of the palm tree, but we await some more useful solution - a chemical or biological trap. Perhaps the next government will be more concerned. The Best Bang Bang, I Shot You Down Mexican Food Spain is a major arms manufacturer South of the and, according to Defensa.com, Border ! now sells arms worth a whopping South four million euros a day making the American Cocktails country one of the ten largest arms & Mexican Beers exporters in the world. Sales have Open Every Day risen steeply since Zapatero came except Mondays to power in 2004, in contradiction to 950 478 841 Z-3 his ideology of peace and underMojacar Playa, Tito's Complex standing. In 2008, Spain sold Gaddafi 1,500 million Euros worth of equipment and has also sold to Iran 'technology of double uses' (so called peaceful equipment that can be used for military ends, including here, nuclear equipment). China, according to a map on the Defensa.com website, is Spain's biggest customer.

Property Rulz OK If there is one thing we all agree, it is that property sales need to pick up. However, with Spain's reputation for honesty and fairness in property rules still in the crapper, as many tens of thousands of Europeans will tell you, there needs to be some major overhaul of the system before sales start to rise again. The AUAN is now back from Brussels, where they presented a paper on Thursday against the treatment of foreign property owners in Spain and the 'illegal houses' that those property owners found that they were the proprietor of once the final cheque cleared. Meanwhile, the Secretary for Housing for the Junta de Andalucía, Josefina Cruz, blathers on about illegal aliens. So José Blanco, a minister in Zapatero's govt, is off to London to try and shift some of the banking sector's massive stock in dwellings (mostly city apartments, which the Brits, retired or not, have no wish to acquire). Blanco says his Road Show intends to ‘promote the strength of our economy and judicial security’ ('Typically Spanish'). Party Lists - Lots of Brits Party lists from Almería are published in the Boletín Oficial Provincial. In Mojácar, the PP has a token Brit, one Emily Clark, at Nº 9, the PSOE has none, the UM has Lucas Mayo at Nº6, MPM has Kay McGrath at Nº 5. Astrid the Vet is Nº 5 on the Izquierda Unida. Rather more significant, The PA has Claire Robinson at Nº 2. Albert Schroter heads the UPyD and there are several other 'Europeans' on the list; Mojácar Positiva se Mueve leads with Jessica Simpson and various other 'Brits' and our own Ciudadanos Europeos has 'Europeans' at Nºs 2, 3 and 5 (Lenox Napier, Jana Geyer and Audrey Hathaway) plus some further down. Olé Francia! The French Ministry of Culture has recognised bull-fighting (the unfortunate translation of 'corrida de toros') as a cultural institution. Oddly, Spain has yet to do so, with some parts of the country, notably Catalonia, having banned the spectacle. This sensible and moral undertaking of the French Culture Ministry, given at a bullfight at the Feria de Arles, may, however, be seen to be tossing le petit chat amongst les pigeons internationally.

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BLA CK SW AN BLACK SWAN Nina (Natalie Portman) is a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her obsessive former ballerina mother Erica (Barbara Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth Macintyre (Winona Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lilly (Mila Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer that plays both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lilly is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side – a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.

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PEPE: Originally a PAWS pup, Pepe had a home but was later abandoned by his owner and was left to wander the streets. He is a super nice dog and is very friendly to people and dogs alike. ODIN is a happy and friendly dog and he loves to come and cuddle with you. He enjoys the company of his kennelmates and is very playful with them. He just loves to run and go for walks and we always let him have a good run in the large play area before taking him for a walk to let him burn off steam. He’s just born to run! Odin enjoys life and loves to explore his surroundings by sniffing and checking everything out. It has been observed that he chased a cat when he saw one. Odin is a super friendly guy.

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ISIS is good with other dogs though she is sensitive and can easily be upset. She would do best in a quiet and relaxed environment. She is a very nice dog, generally a quiet type, though we have noticed that she had been behaving with some stress responses when some of the dogs had been moved around (barking, kennel jumping/hanging). Now that she is in a quiet kennel area she is calm again. She likes to go out for walks. She is a nice dog and easy to handle. It would be nice to get her homed.

ROLY came into our care last year with his 3 siblings, they were frightened kits at the time, but have grown in both size and confidence. A placid boy, Roly has the temperament of an older cat, preferring to sit quietly and enjoy strokes. Neutered, fully vaccinated and micro-chipped. For further information, please contact Diane on 950 617 643.

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SPUD - is a bearded collie, D.O.B: 01.11.2007. He is fully vaccinated and neutered, is a loveable character, gets on well with other dogs and is very friendly with people. Would make an excellent family pet.

For more details contact The Dog House Foundation.

SPENCER: Of all the dogs in the shelter, Spencer is one of the most people friendly. He adores human company. However, this friendliness does not always extend to other dogs so he is best homed as an only dog. Though he is an older dog, Spencer loves to play, especially with toys, and of course would love you to play with him, too.

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OLLIE - is a shar pei cross, D.O.B: 01.06.2010. He is fully vaccinated, chipped and neutered. He is very lively, very friendly, loves playing and going for walks.

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PAWS still under threat but more optimistic about sur vival. PAWS, the beleaguered animal rescue charity, looks set to continue – at least for the time being. It had announced mid-March that it would have to close for lack of money, but reversed the decision four weeks later. A ‘Save PAWS’ campaign, started in the immediate wake of the announcement, raised €10,000 in donations and pledges. It revealed a real concern among the population in Mojacar and surrounding area for an organisation that is very well-known but often taken for granted. But a statement announcing the change of heart warned that PAWS is definitely not out of the woods yet. “We are spending at least €7,000 a month to look after all the animals we still have in our care,” said treasurer Janet Franklin. “We urgently need to find some continuing source of funds to replace the major donor we lost earlier this year” said Mrs. Franklin. The local fund-raising push is not over yet. At least a dozen more events are in the pipeline between now and World Animal Awareness Day in October – and more may well be added to the list. A multiple Sky Dive (organised by Sol Times), a repeat of Spectrum FM’s highly successful Gig-a-Crawl and a concert featuring possibly a major UK headline act, are just three which catch the eye. Above all, PAWS wants more people to actually join the society. “We clearly have many hundreds of strong supporters in the area,” said PAWS spokesman Mike Dornan, “yet our membership remains relatively small. If we can enlarge our declared support base it will give us more clout in approaching charitable trusts and local town halls to get support from them.” But for the foreseeable future emergency restrictions will remain in place, with no new animals taken into the rescue shelter. You can follow PAWS progress, and see a full list of the various events taking place at www.paws-patas.org

www.advertisermojacar.com For a while the weather was more than a little touch and go but the sun finally shone at Mesa Bar & Grill as it hosted a charity event for 100 people. Mesa reduced the bar prices on the day for the charity. Organised by Matt Delaney in aid of the Haven's Hospice in Essex for children suffering with cancer, the generosity of the attending friends and supporters from Los Gallardos enabled Matt to raise around 800d from the event’s ticket receipts, raffles and bingo. Matt is a well known charity event organiser in the area and has been fundraising in the UK and Spain for 30 years. Hospices in England are run entirely on funds raised by charities without support from the government.

Entertainment was by John Lodge who is now back as the compare and voice at the Irish Rover.

The Super Moon captured by Phil Naylor. On the 19th March 2011 the moon was at it's closest to the earth for 18 years so appearing to be about 14% bigger than normal. It passed by earth at a distance of 356,577 kilometres © bluwater web design (221,567 miles)

Pictured right, Yvonne & David celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on the 2nd April. Their daughter Amanda raised 46,000d (yes, that’s forty six thousand!) for the Jane Tomlinson appeal "2 girls to run" by running from the Spanish border along the Algarve, Portugal for 7 days.

Arriba, Arriba and guests at Trufibar who have live music every Sunday afternoon.

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Life Beyond Your Lounge Mojácar

Life Beyond Your Lounge Elsewhere

MONDAY

Alvaron: Merry Maidens Quiz 8pm

Bar Lepanto: Quiz 8pm (3rd Monday of month for Puppy Rescue)

Cowboy Cocina: Conversational Spanish Classes. Beginners: 5.30pm, Intermediates: 6.30pm (5€) Irish Rover: Entertainment & Karaoke

Miraflores: Aerobics/Aqua-aerobics 9am Miraflores: Quiz 8pm

TUESDAY

Piano Bar: Line Dancing with Pamela 7.15 pm

Beachcomber: (Every 2nd of month) Book, CD & DVD Sale 11am

Sophia Wellness Centre: Tai Ji class 3pm

Irish Rover: Entertainment & Karaoke

TUESDAY

Kimrick: Ceroc classes/social night 8pm. Tlf: 687 251 799

Miraflores: Whist

Tai Ji: Mojacar Beach opposite Rusty Nail 5.45pm (at Indigo Gym if weather bad)

El Naranjo: Darts 8.30pm

WEDNESDAY

Miraflores: Line Dancing 8pm FRIDAY

The Loft: WOW - Women on Wednesday - girlie afternoon 2pm

Bar Stop: Quiz 8pm

Irish Rover: Entertainment & Karaoke

El Naranjo: Karaoke 8.30pm Miraflores: Bingo 8pm SATURDAY Bar Stop: Karaoke 9pm Miraflores: Live Music Dinner Dance

FRIDAY Irish Rover: Golden Oldies Disco with DJ Ian & Karaoke La Cabaña: Spanish Dancer, Maria del Real, 8.30pm Rusty Nail: Bingo 3pm SATURDAY Bar Med: Live Entertainment Emerald Isle: Live Entertainment Irish Rover: Entertainment & Karaoke Kimrick: Dinner Dance (monthly) Lemon Lounge: Bingo 4 pm Mesa: (Last Saturday in month) Live Music and Themed Menu tlf: 662 639 535 Tai Ji: (First Saturday of month) Mojacar Beach opposite Rusty Nail 10am - 12pm SUNDAY El Patio: Live music Emerald Isle: Quiz & Play Your Cards Right with DJ Ian 8pm Irish Rover: Quiz 3pm - followed by Entertainment & Karaoke in the evening Trufibar: Live Music from 2pm WEEKLY La Parata - call for details

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Beachcomber Book Sale - all proceeds go to the charity

El Naranjo: Quiz 8.30pm

Lemon Lounge: Quiz 9pm

Indigo Gym: Tai Ji class 3pm

Come along and browse through our stock (all donations of books gratefully received)

Miraflores: Darts, Dominoes, Pool THURSDAY

Hacienda: Flamenco Show 8.30 pm

All proceeds to PAWS Cats in conjunction with ALStrays

Millionaire: Poker Night 8pm The Piano Bar: Tai Ji class 9.30am

Arriba: Get Fit & Healthy Day 11am

(second Tuesday of each month) Second-hand, good condition books - all just 1€ each

WEDNESDAY

Emerald Isle: Live music with Sean Grew 9pm

THURSDAY

11am - 1pm BEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT Mojácar Playa

El Naranjo: Bingo 3 pm

Bar Med: Quiz 9.30pm

Irish Rover: Entertainment & Karaoke

BOOK SALE

PAMELA’S LINE DANCE CLUB PLEASE TELEPHONE FOR NCES DETAILS OF SOCIAL DA

(some venues may be last minute)

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!

Telephone Pamela 950 398 076

www.advertisermojacar.com STAN DEAN 1917-2011 Stan Dean was born in October 1917 at St Pancras, London. He was fifth in a family of seven children and led a varied and active life. He joined the army in 1940 and in 1941 was sent to Scotland for training, here he met and married Lena in the same year. After serving in North Africa and Sicily he was awarded the DCM for gallantry and became a Company Sergeant Major. He then joined the Parachute Regiment and was promoted to Lieutenant. Stan was captured at the Battle of Arnhem in 1944 and became a prisoner of war. In 1946 he was demobbed and returned to civilian life as a postmaster until he retired at the age of 57. During this time he was a member of the Conservative Party and a local councillor for 42 years; he was also a Justice of the Peace. His wife died in 1996. Stan then came to Spain for a holiday and enjoyed it so much he decided to move here permanently. He was a member of Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club where he was a familiar figure on the bowling greens. He was passionate about his bowling and an assertive character when playing, he continued playing until about 18 months before he died. Stan passed away in his sleep in the early hours of Sunday 20th March. The funeral service took place at Turre Catholic Church on Wednesday 23rd March.

Aysha, 5 year old grand daughter of local resident Les Hayes, has cerebral palsy; affected in both her arm and her leg on her left side. Aysha had a specialised pram that she would use on a daily basis to help her get about however, as she got older decided she would feel more comfortable using a wheelchair, as this is what big girls use. Unfortunately Aysha’s health professionals said that as the pram was still suitable she would have to wait. Plus there wasn’t enough money in the budget to provide a chair. Naturally Aysha’s family were concerned that this might make her feel upset about her disability. This is when the people of Mojácar stepped in to do all they could to raise the money to pay for a wheelchair. Aysha and her family cannot thank everybody enough for all their generosity however there are a few people who made this happen. First of all, Lisa Harris, who's idea it was to raise the money and did many things to raise it including not drinking alcohol for months to raise sponsors. DJ Ian for offering his services for free on the charity night that was held in honour of Aysha, Richard and Lynn of The Loft and of course a huge thank you to everyone who donated any money. Aysha now has her wheelchair she loves it and even got to pick the colour, she chose purple. There was an amount of money left over and this was donated to the centre where Aysha goes on a weekly basis with other children with cerebral palsy for therapy sessions which they offer for free despite not receiving any government funding. Aysha is looking forward to coming over to Mojácar to thank people face to face.

Vera Playa were dancing in the streets, literally, as the road was closed to set the stage for Rod Stewart, aka Des Martine, supported by Steve King.

Left to right, Jose Gemar, WM Ken Wright, Sister Antonia, WM Roger Pryor, Jack Frost. Freemasons Lodges Almeria & Unity presented Sister Antonia of the C.R.B. “San Augustin” Vera, with a generous donation of a lap top computer and printer on Thursday 7th April. The Masters of Almeria and Unity Lodge of Freemasons made the generous donation in order to assist with the replacement of an old paper accounting system for a new and efficient modern one. © bluwater web design

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Cryptic Crossword

. . . . . . ACROSS . . . . . . 1. Observe confused car beetle (9) 4. Sounds like a beverage for the golf course (3) 6. Viper illusion conceals danger (5) 8. Deduce from pain ferocity (5) 9. Unclear theory obscures planet (5) 10. Taxi omnibus reveals expression (5) 11. Actors for additional items? (6) 13. Discovered pitiless drunk indoors (6) 16. Stories contained in pasta lesson (5) 17. Team leader requests chores (5) 19. Found midi omits a manner of speaking (5) 20. Sounds like very much to distribute (5)

21. Finish in seven days (3) 22. Holidays on cat visa perhaps (9)

. . . . . . DOWN . . . . . . 1. Madcap rice impulse, essentially (7) 2. Big in popular genre (5) 3. Sounds like an illuminating way to set down (6) 4. Merit in various depots (7) 5. Real army reveals warning (5) 7. Rails at whirling ropes (7) 10. Confusion is a mean loss of memory (7) 12. All diet adjustments corresponded (7) 14. Indicates concealed grade not estimated (7) 15. Tomato microbe contained something minute (6) 16. Furniture item and data set (5) 18. Colossal volley produces fusillade (5)

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GENERAL TRIVIA QUIZ 1. What is the commonly used Latin word meaning "Elsewhere"? 2. Which country is the only French-speaking REPUBLIC in the Americas? 3. The name of which FIFA World Cup ball is also the name of a flag? 4. 'Divine winds' prevented Kublai Khan from invading Japan in the 13th century. What is the Japanese word for divine wind? 5. In song, who lives "on the second floor" "upstairs from you"? 6. Kunta Kinte is a central character in which novel? 7. The crown of the Empire State Building was originally built for what purpose? 8. According to several reliable sources, Lisa Gherardini was the model for what? 9. In which year did Martina Navratilova win her last ladies singles final at Wimbledon? Plus or minus one year. 10. The Stanislawski method is associated with which profession? 11. Which southern Caribbean island is also the name for a liqueur? 12. Which word is both the name for a political party in Lebanon and the fascist movement in Spain during the Spanish civil war? 13. In which year did Andre Agassi first shave his head? Plus or minus one year. 14. Nadia Comaneci was the first gymnast to be awarded what, at the Montreal Olympic games in 1976? 15. Since 1960, name the six Oscar winning films for Best Picture that have the name of a real historical figure in the film title. (The King's Speech does not count) 16. The vast majority of all the footballs (soccer) in the world are made in which Asian country? 17. Which two women were beheaded by their husband, Henry VIII? 18. Who was assassinated by her own bodyguard on 31st October 1984? 19. Which three men were involved in the first telephone conversation from the Moon? 20. Originally billed as 'An Aquarian Exposition', this 1969 show is better known as what? 21. Latika is a central character in which popular film? 22. Edward Teach (1680-1718) was given which colourful nickname?

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Fill each empty cell so that every row, every column and every 4x4 box contains the digits 0 to 9 and the letters A-F.

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Themed Crossword . . . . . . ACROSS . . . . . . 1. Long-tailed primate (6) 3. Crustacean (4) 7. Large wading bird (5) 9. Burrowing rodent (7) 11. Large ungulate with fleshy snout (5) 12. Could be a Bactrian or dromedary (5) 14. Large Asian feline (5) 16. Short-legged omnivorous animals (5) 20. Plant pest (5) 21. Young nocturnal bird of prey (5) 22. Large American butterfly (7) 24. Doglike mammal (5) 25. Aquatic bird (4)

26. Tropical American arboreal lizard (6)

. . . . . . DOWN . . . . . . 1. Shellfish (6) 2. Moose (3) 4. Nocturnal mammal (3) 5. Aquatic or land reptile (6) 6. Carnivorous fish (5) 8. Large flightless bird (7) 10. Parrot (5) 13. Sirenian mammal (7) 15. Type of duck (5) 17. Large food and game fish (6) 18. Lepidopterans (5) 19. African antelope (6) 23. Old horse (3) 24. Pig (3)

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MAY Birth Flower: The May Birth Flower is the Lily

of the Valley, a low-growing perennial plant having usually two large oblong lanceolate leaves and small fragrant nodding bell-shaped white flowers. Its name is derived from the Latin word maius meaning 'May', and anthemon meaning 'flower' referring to the flowering time of these plants. Meaning: Sweetness and Humility. Hidden message: favoured during the Victorian era was "You've Made My Life Complete".

Birthstone: The word Emerald is derived from

the Greek word "Smaragdos" which means "green stone". By weight the emerald is the most valuable gemstone in the world. Emeralds come in a wide range of natural colours and shades of green. Colour is mainly caused by the gemstones’ selective absorption of certain wavelengths of light called the body colour. In gemstones, colour consists of three components: Hue - the first impression of the colour; Tone - the lightness or darkness of colour ranging from light to medium to dark; Saturation - the intensity of a gemstone's colour which is measured from dull to strong to vivid. Emeralds are graded according to colour, clarity and shape. The grades are usually referred to as Commercial, Good, Fine, and Extra Fine. Each grade represents a range of qualities. The Emerald is a member of the Beryl (beryllium aluminium silicate) family. Its crystal structure, hexagonal. Elements of chromium in the crystal produce the colour, whilst inclusions in the stone create what is called the jardin, or garden, of the emerald. The Emerald is found in Colombia, Brazil, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Sign of the Zodiac: Taurus (The Bull)

The second sign in the zodiac April 20 - May 20 Characteristics: Affectionate, Reliable, Ambitious, Practical & Patient Ruling Planet: Venus Ruling Element: Earth General Trivia Answers

By The Other Half In the winter I happily slouch on the sofa. In the summer I happily plonk myself on the patio. In between seasons I will mix and match, according to current weather conditions. At any time of year I will sit placidly and allow the Higher Authority to conduct her life around me. She bustles about, chivvying the house into order, daring the dust to settle, and rendering homeless no end of unfortunate insects, whose antecedents had doubtless lived in the space now occupied by our house for more generations than I can count. But Spring seems to bring on a kind of frenzy of cleanliness. She seems to feel the need to uproot every piece of furniture, and ‘get underneath it’ with the vacuum cleaner, to mop every inch of floor, even the bits which you can’t see because they are under the furniture, and burden the washing machine with every stitch of fabric in the entire house, even the bath mats. Having cleaned everything to within an inch of its life, she then puts it all back somewhere else. Nothing goes back exactly where it was. Take the sofa, for instance. There are only so many places that a sofa will fit in the average living room, and our sofa has been in all of them. Currently it is about two foot to the right of where it has been for the last year. This means that, if I want to sit immediately in front of the telly, I will have to sit on the opposite side of the sofa. This state of affairs is unsatisfactory, not to say unsettling. It means that my leaning elbow is unsupported while my non-leaning elbow is restricted by the arm of the sofa. My drink is on the wrong side, and I have to use my wrong hand to lift it. And worst of all, the remote is not in its usual place, it is, yes, on the wrong side. I was plaintively enumerating these problems when the Higher Authority enquired sweetly whether I would like the sofa put back in its original place. Ah! I thought, she feels my pain, she cares! I was touched, and immediately volunteered to push it back into situ while enquiring why she had moved it in the first place. ‘I moved it so that nobody could see the big black mark on the wall where you squashed that spider.’ She replied. ‘Of course, if it goes back, then the wall will need painting, and you can’t paint only one wall, so the whole room will need doing.’ So here’s the deal – I sit on the wrong side of the sofa, or I paint the living room. I’d better go and put on my overalls…….. PAGE 35

1. Alibi 2. Republic of Haiti 3. Tricolore 4. Kamikaze 5. Luka ('My name is Luka', Suzanne Vega) 6. Roots 7. As an airship dock 8. Da Vinci's Mona Lisa 9. 1990 10. Theatre or acting 11. Curacao 12. Phalange (Falange) 13. 1995

14. A perfect 10 15. Six answers: Lawrence of Arabia, Patton, Amadeus, Ghandi, Schindler's List and Shakespeare in Love 16. Pakistan 17. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard 18. Indira Gandhi 19. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and President Richard Nixon 20. The Woodstock Festival 21. Slumdog Millionare 22. Blackbeard

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Other Dates to Remember May 1: Labour Day - National Holiday 1: Low Sunday 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) Reg. No. 3501. Information Centre and Library. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am1.30pm. Avda. Lepanto, Albox (next to Bar Rumores). Extensive English Library, DVDs and Talking Books. Quiz 1st & 3rd Tues of month, 8pm, at Bar Rumores. Day trips, mini holidays and other social events. Contact: 634 343 147 during opening hours. 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. Guests always welcome. 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: Tuesdays & Fridays 18.00 at Centro de Usos Multiples (Artisan Centre) near the Fuente. Tel: 629 108 272. E-mail: mike@aaspain.org Almeria Angels - Care & Support Services. Paseo Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa. Tel: 902 026 468. Email: info@almeriaangels.com. Web: www.almeriaangels.com

1: Worker’s Day (South Africa) 1: 70th anniversary of the premier of the film Citizen Kane 1: 80th anniversary of the opening of the Empire State Building, then the tallest building in the world 2: Día de la Comunidad de Madrid 2: May Day - Bank holiday (UK) 5: Cinco de Mayo (USA) 8: International Red Cross Day 8: Día de la Madre (Mother’s Day, Spain) 8: Mother’s Day (USA & Canada) 11: 100th anniversary of the birth of American actor Phil Silvers 13: 50th anniversary of the death of Gary Cooper 15: San Isidro fiestas - Romería de San Isidro, Mojácar - On the Sunday nearest to the 15th of the month, carts are adorned with flowers and drawn through the streets and out into the countryside, completing their journey at Sopalmo, where the municipal band awaits to begin the fiesta and dancing. 17: Norwegian National Day 18:100th anniversary of the death of Gustav Mahler 19: 150th anniversary of the birth of Dame Nellie Melba 21: Armed Forces Day (USA) 23: Victoria Day (Canada) 24: 70th anniversary of the birth of singer Bob Dylan 27: 100th anniversary of the birth of actor Vincent Price 27: 70th anniversary of the sinking of the "unsinkable" battleship, the Bismarck 29: Rogation Day 30: Día de Canarias 30: Spring Bank Holiday (UK) 30: Memorial Day (USA) 31: Día de Castilla-La Mancha

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.

Dates for your Diary May 6: The “i am not a tourist” lifestyle fair for internationals. Hotel Husa Princesa, Madrid. Registration is free. For more information: http://www.iamnotatourist.es/ 8: Ye Olde English Garden Fete. 2-5pm. See page 32 8: F.A.C.E. Family Fun Day, Salón Multiservicios Ayuntamiento, Arboleas. 9: APSA coach trip to Murcia Shopping Centre. From Tijola, Purchena, Albox. Tickets from APSA shops or tlf: 663 762 642. 13,14,15: The Luvvies Theatre Group present ‘California Suite’. Museo Pedro Gilabert, Arboleas. (see page 23) 15: Royal British Legion, Albox Treasure Hunt, BBQ and entertainment at Bar Trinidad, Arboleas. From 2pm next to La Parrilla, Albox. Tickets 7.50€ for members, 8.50€ for nonmembers. Contact Sandra at sandraajevans@yahoo.co.uk for tickets or more details. 16: Dames in Spain Charity Garden Party. 12 noon. 10€ inc. light lunch and drink. For tickets and more information contact Gail 950 472 225 or Iris 950 475 863. Main fundraising event of the year. 19: Curry & Pie Quiz Night with Tony Mathews in aid of PAWS at Arriba Café Bar, Mojácar Playa. 9pm. 5€ per team. Tlf: 950 615 591 or 634 347 256. 21: FGBMFI (Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International) Ladies and Gentlemen’s Breakfast Meeting. 10am, Hostal Flamenco, Mojácar Playa. Cooked breakfast, toast, tea or coffee and orange juice only 4€. All are welcome. Booking is required for catering purposes: Tel 950 618 811 or email: info@villas-in-spain.biz 26: Grand Quiz in aid of PAWS. The New Kimrick, 7.30pm. 10€ per person includes BBQ and entertainment. 200€ prize money. Maximum 4 to a team. Spaces limited to 100 people. Tel: The Kimrick on 950 475 198. 28 & 29: National Armed Forces Day in Málaga, El Día de las Fuerzas Armadas. Includes exhibitions by the army, navy and air force, and ceremonies to honour the national flag and those who have died while serving abroad in Afghanistan and Iraq. 30: Dames in Turre. Talk by ex prison officer Tony Stubbs about "A life behind bars". 30: Murcia Shopping Trip to Condomina & Thader Shopping Centres & Ikea. Call Bisola 625 673 899 or 610 808 531.

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‘Baza Barry’ fished the River Segura in Murcia Town, where he caught some good carp to 12lbs. He tells me that although he hasn’t fished his local lake much (Baza’s Lake Negratin) there are some big fish showing and he will start to concentrate more of his time there later this month. Water levels are perfect he says and he expects a successful spawning season from the lake’s fish. Last week’s Rods and Reels match venue was changed from Blanca to the River Segura, Eden canal stretch. Although the river was at its full level and flowing slightly faster than normal, it fished well. Nearly every angler on the day lost several big fish, and some a lot more than a couple. That is the joys of fishing, even more so when you fish this stretch of river which has a lot of new reed growth close to the banks. Also, considering that there was a match on this stretch the day before, the river did produce, in comparison to several weeks ago

when anglers were struggling for a bite. 1st - Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare fishing the pole using corn with 24.1/2lbs. 2 - Doug (Welsh Goldminer) Hornblow fishing the pole using pellet with 18.1/2lbs. 3rd - Mick (The Arsenal) Hill fishing the pole using pellet and corn with 15lbs. The Abbey Angling match this week was at the Eden Stretch of the River Segura. The river has now coloured up with the sun causing the algae growth, and the fish starting to feed on the bottom. 1st - Stan (The Man) Roberts with 41lbs on the pole with corn and pellet. 2nd - Lenny (Ex Cultural Attache) Bolton with 19lbs on the pole with corn and paste. 3rd - Paul (The Fryer) Baxter with 17.1/2lbs on the pole with paste and pellet. The fishing is starting to improve with the warmer weather, and this week there were no dry nets. ‘London Bill’ was fishing alongside Spanish fishermen down on the Macenas southern rocks where he says they were all catching lots of small sea bass and palometes. ‘Spanish Pete’ went out with his son in law ‘Kote’ and they suffered the big waves to catch just a few fish. A 1lb red snapper, small

Market Days Mon: Antas - Berja - Huércal Overa Tues: Albox - Cuevas del Almanzora - Los Gallardos Wed: Bédar - Lubrín - Mojácar - Velez Blanco Thur: Carboneras - Cuevas del Almanzora - Olula del Río - Sorbas Fri: Garrucha - Turre - Zurgena Sat: Aguilas - Arboleas - Tijola - Velez Rubio - Vera Sun: Purias - Villaricos Summer: Garrucha Promenade (Nightly) - San Juan de los Terreros (Sunday)

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weavers, combers, pandoras and pickerel. The British Capitanos haven’t been out this week but I heard some Spanish boats have been catching loads of little cleaver wrasse which for me is one of the best eating fish in the sea. If fresh I don’t even bother to gut them and fry them in a beer batter. As you pick off the batter the skin comes with it leaving a beautiful white fleshed fish with a similar bone structure to a Dover sole except the wrasse has two good eating sides to it. Anglers Together was formed to introduce and encourage anglers of all abilities to meet up and get together to fish, either sea or freshwater. The next meeting will be held at The New Royal Bar and Restaurant at El Alamillo, on Saturday 14th of May at 12 o’clock, opposite the sea-front between Isla Plana and the Port. For further details ring Alan Roscoe 968 570 876 or email: anglerstogether@gonuts4free.com There will be a fishing meeting in the Beachcomber on 10th May, 7pm til 9pm where like minded people meet for a chat about guess what? Yep, fishing! I wonder if the fly tying boys will turn up to give us some tips and demonstrations. Checkout Mojacar’s weather and sea conditions here on the Beachcomber’s webcam. You must have downloaded the latest version from www.java.com to see it. 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

Above,‘Kenolo’ and an octopus he caught recently while out with Brian (Cuba).

Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojácar 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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Buses run every half hour from Puerta Marina to Marina de la Torre, with detours to Mojácar village. First bus: (from Puerto Marina) 08.55 Last bus: (from Puerto Marina) 20.55 Last bus: (from Village - goes to Marina de la Torre) 21.15 Service is less frequent 2 pm to 4 pm. Special dates such as Easter, Major Fiestas, etc., times subject to extensions.

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Bowling Clubs 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

Golf Clubs & Societies Aguilon Golf Members: Les Raufer: Tlf: 636 938 404 or 634 641 199 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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Useful Numbers Local Police: Mojácar .............................. 950 472 000 Garrucha .......................... 950 460 012 Vera ......................................... 950 390 010

Guardia Civil: Mojácar/Turre .......... 950 468 222 Garrucha .......................... 950 460 012 Vera ......................................... 950 390 012 Coast Guard ............... 900 202 202

Medical Centre: Mojácar Playa ......... 950 475 113 Mojácar Village ..... 950 478 988 Garrucha .......................... 950 460 632

Galasa (Emergencies): 902 355 575

Sevillana (Emergencies): 902 516 516

Consumers’ Office (Oficina de Consumidor): ................ 950 230 822

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POSTAL VOTES … Q: I am unavoidably absent on Voting Day so I will have to be a postal voter. What do I do? A: This is a complex process so please do try to be in Mojácar to vote on May 22nd in person if at all possible. If you know you cannot attend in person, you will need to vote by post. The forms for postal voting are now available at the Post Offices (Voto por Correo - Solicitud de Certificacion). You do not need ID at this stage although it is always wise to take some! You can collect more than one at a time. However, once completed, they will have to be returned individually, in person, to the Post Office, with ID (NIE or Passport or Certificate of Residence - whichever you ticked on your form ). You will also need some form of ID with your photo on it, like your Passport or Spanish Driving License. You may want to use your Passport as ID anyway. They will need your signature to match to the original one on the form. The Post Office will post the form on for you in an envelope which they provide. Once the form is submitted, you will not be able to vote in person in the 2011 Local Elections. This is only the start of the process. You will receive by certified post (in your apartado, if you have one) the voting papers for all the parties standing in the election with the different candidates listed, an instruction sheet, the electoral envelopes, a certificate of inscription and an envelope with the address of the polling station sheet. This will be between May 2nd- 12th. Again, you will need to sign a notice of receipt and provide proof of identity at the post office. Noone else can collect the papers on your behalf - you must do this in person. This process has to be completed no later than 10 days before Voting Day on May 22nd: in other words, before 12th May. When you have collected the papers, you will then have to select the one voting slip of the party of your choice which must not be written on. You must put this into the voting envelope which must be sealed. This envelope, together with the certificate, must be placed in the envelope addressed to the polling station and sent by registered post (no stamps needed) before May 18th (but it would be foolish to leave it this late, given the vagaries of the Spanish postal system). Again, you will need to provide proof of identity This all takes time (this is Spain, after all!) so it is vital you get your postal voting application form(s) right now to avoid missing the deadline.

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