The Almeria Focus - April 2016 by The Almeria Focus

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Contents From Easter to Summer ......................................................…...10 Focus on Local News …................…………................................…….12 So Now You Know ................................................................................46 In or Out ........................................................................................50 The Tenth Anniversary ..........................................................54 Eat More Strawberries ..............................................................56 Still Marching On .......................................................................58 Have We Turned the Corner .....................................................60 Healthy Eating ........................................................................62 A-Z Directory ……………….......……................................................66 Useful Numbers ...............................................................................113 What’s On ..................................................................................114 Activities, Clubs and Associations ........................................120 Your Stars …..........…………......……........................................…123 Jokes of the Month ………………............................................124 Coffee Break …………………….............................................…126 For general enquiries, call Clare on 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com. For advertising enquiries, call Rob on 619 833 041.

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From Easter to Summer

ow that Easter is over, the period before summer visitors arrive has started. This inbetween period is always something of an unknown for businesses including beach bars that have already opened. Beach bars have to watch the weather carefully, as well as getting customers in. The good news is that tourists who came here in January and February were much higher than the same period in 2015. Total passengers at Almería airport increased by 47% in February, and the occupancy in hotels over Easter was extremely good. Spain in general had their best year ever for tourism in 2015 and indications are that 2016 will be even better. Problems in other countries now including Turkey, are seeing more people switching to Spain for their holidays. The new registration of holiday homes in Andalucía (so Almería province as well) has to be done by May11th and we explain how this will work in general in our local news section.

to give rebates since last December. If you have a Banco Popular mortgage you may well be included in this category. Banks in general are hiking up their bank charges, and we deal with both these topics in our local news section.

The political situation in Spain is still dire. There is no new government since the General Elections last December. If coalitions are not hammered out and the deadlock continues up to May 2nd there will be new elections on Sunday June 26th, just three days after the UK referendum regarding the EU. We comment on “Brexit” in an article.

An uncertain time of year for beach bars

Town halls both large and small are now listing details of forthcoming events in their municipality. There are orchestral concerts, ballet, flamenco, pop/rock, jazz, and musicals on offer. We list these in our 'What's On' section so you can make a note in your diary. AC/DC have postponed tour dates in the US owing to health problems with their Scientist and geologists specializing in the mapping, singer Brian Johnson. They are due to perform in collection of data, and any prediction of further Seville on May 10th. At the moment this concert tremors and earthquakes, are still recording a is still listed as part of their world tour. multitude of tremors in the Alboran sea. This is midway between Almería and Málaga and opposite There are no “red” fiesta dates in April when Melilla. On February 23rd they measured two everything shuts down. May 1st (Day of the worker) events numbering four on the Richter scale and is a national fiesta date, this year on a Sunday. This aftershocks. 1,600 tremors have been charted means it will be slid to the Monday when many since January. In an ideal world the mapping may offices, town halls, and banks will be shut. If people give a prediction of future tremors. Geologists want to have a long weekend away known as a say there is no concern for alarm. “puente” (a bridge) this is a good opportunity. Purely coincidentally May 1st is Spanish Mother's The latest bank to announce that they are giving Day as it is always on the first Sunday in May. May rebates to customer who have the interest rate is the time when many Roman Catholic children in set at a minimum “floor” level that has been ruled sailor suits and bridesmaid-type dresses have their illegal is 'Banco Popular'. They are only intending first communion followed by a meal.

Focus on Local News Still Deadlock Spain still has no new government following the General Elections last December. Under the procedure when there is a deadlock, the King of Spain invites leaders of parties to try to form an agreement that will result in a new parliament. Pedro Sánchez, head of the PSOE, was invited to have the second try and joined forces with the Ciudadanos party. This total of 130 MP's was not a sufficient majority unless the other two PP and Podemos parties abstained from voting against this. They didn't so this attempt failed. The next key date is May 2nd. If there is still no government the King will call new elections that would take place on June 26th. If this did happen there are no guarantees that a deadlock would not occur again. The former PP government are still “in function” as a caretaker government. Tortoises Blamed Just before the municipal elections last May it was announced that the work on the 12 km section of the 'AVE' (high speed train) from Pulpí-Cuevas was going to be adjudicated “soon”. Before the General Elections last December the Ministry of Transport again promised a start to the work in the very near future. Both these promises were considered to be politically motivated to stop the barrage of complaints that no work had been proposed or put in motion for years. Problems with the compulsory purchase proceeding for the land were then put forward as a reason for a further delay. Latest announcements are that this will be resolved soon, perhaps by May. The latest delay is being blamed on the tortoises. There is a natural habitat of tortoises in one part of the line in Cuevas, and these have to be re-sited. It is now stated that the construction company 'SACYR' have to wait until the end of spring that is a suitable time in the lives of the tortoises to move them. Work on the line “may” start before the summer. The completion of this section, the first one in Almería province where it joins the border with Murcia will achieve nothing, except less of a political storm. Work on the line from Murcia to Pulpí is only being carried

out at three sections, and the location of the station at Lorca is still undecided. The Pulpí-Cuevas section will not link up with any other completed or adjudicated section either side as these are still in the planning stages.

Almería Castle The Junta de Andalucía (the governing body for Almería province) have arranged special guided tours every Saturday to parts of Almería castle that are normally closed to the public. Building the castle started in 955 A.D. These will include underground passages, some towers, and other hidden areas. The visits started on March 26th and after a break in July and August will resume again in September. Some of the areas present some difficulty of access and only 25 people can join the guided tour, with no children under the age of 12. They will take place at 10am for a period of one hour. 230,000 visitors have been to the castle since the start of 2014, with numbers steadily increasing. 30,000 visitors came in January and February this year, 7,000 more than the same period in 2015. The price for visiting the castle in normal opening hours is 1 Euro 50 Céntimos, but

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Focus on Local News free for persons from EU countries. On a clear town hall. Any publications will have to acknowledge day it is said that sea views extend to 55 kms. the assistance of the town hall. Palomares Clean Up A few months ago, John Kerry, the US Secretary of State, came to Madrid and promised that the removal of the radioactive soil at Palomares that has now been there for 50 years would be carried out. There was a signed agreement to hold active talks, not legally binding, and subject to cancellations at any time. The land has been radioactive since two US military planes collided in mid-air releasing radioactive plutonium dust from two nuclear missile nose cones in 1966. In March, a visit to Madrid was made by Conrad Tribble, the assistant US Secretary of State. A commission has now been announced to hold further talks “as soon as possible” with the Spanish Government and the US and Spanish Nuclear Authorities. The removal of 50,000 cubic metres of soil is being suggested. For reasons of “security” it is being proposed that after being put in specially sealed containers the soil would be taken by road to the Spanish Military section of Cartagena port. One idea floated previously is that a special road is constructed from Palomares to Cartagena! Ecologists say that whilst the soil is contaminated, it has been there for 50 years, and why is it a “security necessity” to take it to Cartegena. Carboneras port would seem to be a suitable point to put it on ships. They point out we are not talking about soil from Fukushima! Artist Scholarships In 1990, Paul and Beatrice Beckett set up a scholarship foundation known as “Valparaíso” in an old mill near the original Mojácar village location. Each month eight persons involved in the arts from various countries worldwide come to the building on a grant. Mojácar town hall have agreed to take part in these grant awards annually. In return, painters are asked to donate one of their works to the town hall, or if a musician, give a public recital. In the case of written or audio/visual works they are asked to lodge a copy with the

A Good Smoke Investigations started when there was an unusual fall in sales of tobacco in Jaén. During the course of the investigation, enquiries centred on Jaén and three warehouses in Almería province at Benahadux and Huércal de Almería. Police and customs tax agents set up operation “Picardo II” and when they swooped seized 88 tonnes of tobacco worth 14 million Euros. The manufactured cigarettes were being sold on specialist websites, or as loose rolling tobacco. Various people were arrested in Jaén and Almería.

El Corte Inglés Department Store From a small tailor's shop in Calle Preciados opened in 1890, El Corte Inglés (the English cut), evolved and is celebrating its 75th anniversary as a major chain set up in 1941. The economic crisis has not been kind to them and they have sold off various stores and properties. In 2016 they hope to gain 1 billion Euros from further sales to reduce their debt of 3 billion Euros. This process has been given the strange name of “Operation Batman”. They intend to sell off premises or property that have “no strategic value” but not stores. The company very recently sold a large property in Barcelona and one in the famous Puerta del Sol centre in Madrid. Their total employees amount to 90,000, and they are

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Focus on Local News negotiating with unions to put into place a voluntary redundancy scheme for employees who have worked for them for over 15 yrs and have clocked up a total of 35 yrs total employment. At a press conference to celebrate their 75th anniversary an exhibition of black and white photographs from their archives was put on display to show their “fingerprint” in Spanish society.

2008, the then Minister for the Environment, Christina Narbona, came to an agreement with the developers, Aazata del Sol, that would have led to a settlement and demolition eight years ago. Working on the premise that the hotel invaded the 100 metres boundary from the sea, as laid down by coastal laws, Christina Narbona suggested that the value of the hotel as it stood should be determined. This value would have been met by giving the developers land in the El Toyo area near Almería city where they could build a minimum of one hotel. This idea was accepted by Azata del Sol but the then Minister of Economy, Pedro Solbes, decided it was too near forthcoming General Election time to do anything before. After the elections Christina Narbona was no longer Minister for the Environment and the whole plan was put on hold, and then abandoned.

Albox Gas Following the arrival of mains gas to Huércal-Overa another 25 kms of pipeline has taken the supply to Albox. The new mayoress of Albox, Sonia Cerdán, recently met with representatives of the company 'Redexis Gas' who are installing the pipelines in various parts of Andalucía. It is intended that connections are made to Cantoria, Serón, Tíjola, Fines, Macael, and Olula del Río. Work started in 2015 on the major gas pipeline Huércal-OveraBaza-Guadix. Work to distribute the gas in areas “Zero Paper” Project of Albox will cost 6.5 million Euros and give direct As a means to dramatically improve the very slow or indirect employment to 50 people. progress of court cases, “Papel Cero” has been in operation since the start of the year in Andalucía. Out of Prison All court documents and contact with lawyers is The famous Spanish singer Isabel Pantoja gave now done electronically. So far this year 115,000 her last concert in Spain at Huércal-Overa before court documents have been processed under the she started a prison term in November 2014 for new system 'Lexnet'. There have been some money laundering. Her partner at the time from teething problems that are now stated to be Marbella town hall, Julián Muñoz, is serving a six almost completely resolved. The 'Lexnet' sistem year six month sentence. She has now been has had to be interfaced with the Junta de released from the Alcalá de Guardaíra prison on Andalucía system 'Adriano' and this is now stated conditional liberty having served two thirds of to be 80% operational. her sentence. It is anticipated that she will resume her career and she has to notify the prison service Bottled Gas when she intends leaving Cádiz to perform From March 15th the price of a bottle of butane concerts, and “sign in” every month. Her sentence gas has been reduced from 13 Euros 1 Céntimo will be concluded in October when she will be free to 12 Euros 46 Céntimos. This is a result of falling to do as she likes. From selling property she oil prices. The price is adjusted every two months, eventually came up with the fine of 1.4 million and in 2013 hit the record price of 17 Euros 5 Euros. Céntimos. This reduction in price is said to benefit 8 million customers. El Algarrobico Hotel We comment on the latest twists in the history Bank Charges of the Algarrobico hotel in Carboneras in an article, The Consumer Organization 'Adicae' is complaining but a bombshell has recently been revealed. In that banks have in general increased their

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Focus on Local News commission by 25% in the 12 months ending on December 31st 2015. They have done this by increasing their charges of maintaining an account, issuing credit cards, charging more when cash is paid in, and for other services. The organization claims that the average amount of commission has gone up from 313 Euros in 2014 to 393 Euros in 2015. This is said to have brought in 20 billion Euros, a third of bank income. The consumer group say that in one case when a current account was “in the red” for 1 Euro during the bank opening hours on one day, a charge of 50 Euros had been made. Between 2012 and 2015, Banco Popular have increased their charge for maintaining a current account from 60 Euros to 120 Euros. Santander has increased theirs from 60 to 96 Euros. Charges from Ibercaja have gone up 24 Euros. Santander have also increased their fee for a credit card from 18 Euros to 36 Euros in the same time period. The very controversial charges for extracting cash from credit machines resulted in complaints from the Bank of Spain (who couldn't stop this), and the Ministry of the Economy approved new regulations to combat this. 'Adicae' say that a ceiling on commission charges has to be introduced tied to the index of the rise of living costs, and the Bank of Spain should intervene. As an example of a bank levying harsh conditions they refer to a complaint made to a 'Defensor de Pueblo' who adjudicates on complaints from citizens. They received a complaint from a female pensioner that she was turned away from a bank when she tried to pay in cash on a Friday to pay a final demand for an electricity bill. She was told to come back on the following Tuesday when this type of transaction could be done. The result was that her electricity was cut off for five days. The Stolen Hearse A funeral director at Olula de Río was getting ready to leave his home in the early hours of March 6th. There was a hearse outside with the keys in the ignition, and there was an empty coffin inside. A youth aged 19 and two other minors took the

opportunity to drive it away. They lost control of the hearse approaching Cantoria resulting in a crash and 5,000 Euros damage. Police suspected one of the minors aged 16 was involved and investigations led to the arrest of the other two. Much Improved Passengers using Almería airport fell to a very low level during 2015 but have increased dramatically so far this year. 47% more passengers used the airport during February compared to 2015. 39,000 passengers travelled on internal flights within Spain (46% more), and 8,200 from International destinations (55% more). People coming from the UK (88% more) and Belgium increased the most. 765 flights were recorded. During January and February 78,000 passengers arrived or departed. More Space Susana Díaz, the president of the Junta de Andalucía, has opened the extensions to Vera Health Centre. The size of the facilities has been doubled. The existing centre was opened in 2000 and badly needed extending. An extra 10 consulting rooms have been added with a further two for children, along with a minor surgery installation, and the work has cost 1.6 million Euros. The catchment area is some 16,000 people and the emergency ambulances cover Vera, Los Gallardos, Antas, and Bédar. Up One Place Spain has now gone up to eighth place in the world ranking for the production of vehicles. In 2015, total numbers went up to 2.73 million, 14% more than in 2014. The figures were published in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The main factories in Spain are in Barcelona, Valencia, Valladoid, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Victoria, Vigo, and Madrid. 2.21 million vehicles were cars and 4 x 4's, and 514,000 commercial vehicles. China is still world leader by a very large margin and produced 24 million vehicles, and the US are in second place with 12 million. World wide sales only went up 1%, so Spanish increases are exceptionally good. Electric

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Focus on Local News vehicles are still in low demand, and Spain produced back various developers had gone to court. just 496 in 2015, four times as many as in 2014. Judgements in their favour mean that interest has to be paid and legal costs, as well as the initial New DNI Office sums of money. Work is under way to open an office in HuércalOvera that will deal with the issue and renewal of DNI identity documents and Spanish passports. This will mean that trips to Almería city and Lorca are not necessary for people in this area. It should be open in three or four months, and will initially operate two days a week. This will be extended if demand justifies this. It will be within the building where the Policía Local (local police) have their headquarters. Mojácar Cyclists The Belgium Cycling Association have been bringing teams to Mojácar again which is one of their official venues. They will be training here until the end of May. The 'Rabobank' team train in Mallorca and Calpe but the area round Mojácar gives them very varied routes. The high quality roads, mountain gradients and flat stretches give the teams a wide variety of challenges. The climate is also a major factor and is considered ideal. One of their favourite and most popular routes which they consider their "Queen Stage" starts from Mojácar Playa and goes up though Bedar (Sierra Cabrera), passing though the Puerto de la Virgen (Sierra de los Filabres) and finishing in Cabo de Gata. They ride simulated cycle races and set out for each session fully equipped with supplies, support vehicles, and mechanics, the same as a real road race. Refunds For Building Licences The mayoress and councillors in Garrucha are strongly criticizing the previous council regarding building licences. They state that nearly 500,000 Euros was collected in from various developers who then abandoned the projects and asked for refunds of the licence money paid over. The mayoress María López says that by not paying back this money the town hall accounts were “fiction” and apart from having to pay the money

A Big Haul Anti-drug police from Almería working with colleagues from Málaga and Melilla in Morocco, have dismantled a drug ring and seized 1,500 kgs of cannabis. 25 people including the Spanish head of the criminal gang and other key members were arrested and further arrests are likely. The cannabis was taken by boat from Melilla and unloaded onto smaller vessels that then brought it to land. Other pleasure boats were sent to the sea transfer location to try and hide the transfer. 4 x 4 vehicles with the drugs hidden in trailers took the cannabis to distribution centres. During the police investigation one of the boats took on water 8 nautical miles from the coast because of the excess weight of the drugs loaded on board. Coastguard vessels intercepted this boat, towed it to port, and after a detailed search found 500 kgs hidden in compartments. A total of 1,541 kgs were seized in the combined operation, 8 vehicles, pistols, a rifle, ammunition, 50 mobile phones with throwaway SIM cards, and a host of documents. “Brexit” Fears We comment on the possible outcome of the UK leaving the EU in an article. Jeremy Heywood the Cabinet Secretary has been criticised by the “out” lobby for sending out a document dealing with the possible ramifications if the UK left. He says that the two year period when the UK Government would have to negotiate the conditions of leaving

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Focus on Local News the EU would be not long enough. He suggests that over a period of probably ten years there would have to be negotiations with other member states, including the legal status of all ex-UK residents abroad. He considers that during this time the future of UK residents in other EU countries would be in limbo, and trade tariffs with the EU would also take a long time to be resolved. If the article 50 of the EU Treaty of Lisbon that would have to be invoked if the UK left was acted on, then during the two year period the UK would lose their EU voting rights. Unless all the EU states agreed to give the UK an extension, the two year period is not negotiable. Banco Popular Various banks have had to make refunds to mortgage holders because they put a minimum interest rate into their contracts that have been ruled to be “abusive”. The drop in the Euribor rate over the last few years was ignored by many mortgage lenders who relied on this clause and continued to charge the minimum level of interest stipulated in their mortgage contracts. The first Supreme Court judgement against these clauses was in May 2013. Some banks ignored this and court cases against individual banks followed. Banco Popular were told they had to make refunds from a Supreme Court judgement in December 2015. The bank has now announced that refunds will be made to 101,000 customers with mortgages, but only from last December. Their president, Ángel Ron claims that if refunds were made for every contract apart from mortgages this will reduce their income by 90 million Euros. Loans made to companies, or to purchase a vehicle (for example) will not be subject to refunds, even where these “cláusulas suelos” are in place. He says that mortgage refunds will cost about 350 million Euros. Two more court cases are in the pipeline. The consumer organization 'Adicae' is asking for a judgement that refunds have to be made from May 2013. If found in their favour, banks and other financial institutions could appeal, so this would delay the whole proceedings. Another

claim that the refunds should be backdated is going through the European Court of Justice, asking that the refunds should go back to when the mortgage was signed. Some banks are asking clients to sign an agreement when a refund is made that the payment is full and final, and court cases will not be embarked on to obtain more money. If you are a client of Banco Popular and entitled to a refund it is probably sensible to obtain advice if an agreement like this is demanded by the bank.

Air-conditioning to be compulsory in holiday accomodation

Registration of Rental Properties Estimated figures of the number of properties in Almería that are rented out is between 30004000. The ones that are let out as a temporary “holiday home” where people can make a reservation and pay to stay in them have to be registered. Some new details have been announced by Alfredo Valdiva who is the Delegate for Tourism in Almería province. By May 11th when the new regulations start to be in force all such properties have to be registered on the Tourism Register of Andalucía. Registration is free and each property will be given an identity number that has to be shown on any publicity or promotion and bookings of the rented property. The aim of the regulations is given as a measure to prevent fraud, establish legal requirements, and provide identification documentation from all renters “for security reasons”. The local town hall will initially be responsible for registration but ultimately there

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Focus on Local News will be tourist inspectors who can require owners or rental agencies to give access for an inspection. Properties occupied with no financial gain (so for family or friends), rural properties (subject to other regulations), and lets for more than two months to the same persons are exempt. Other regulations from 2010 relate to an owner who lets more than three or four properties at one location. Various standards have to be complied with including heating and air-con, furniture, first aid kits, contact numbers for emergencies, and complaint sheets. There is a twelve month grace period for any of the requirements not currently provided to be made available. Owners are given some protection regarding cancellation of a booking, but fines for owners for non-compliance of registration before May 11th can be levied. The Junta de Andalucía is offering talks and an explanation of the regulations to any town hall that requests this. A New Bank! Trends since the financial crisis are that some banks have shut shop completely, other have merged, and the number of offices and bank staff have declined greatly. The 'Caja Rural de Granada' bank are bucking this trend and have opened a new office in Calle del Mar in Vera. Antonio León, their managing director, who came to open the new office, says that they will increase the number of branches in other parts of Almería province. Caja Granada first came to Almería province in 2007. Mothers and Children The economic crisis, unemployment, and low wages, are given as the reason women in Spain are putting off having children until the age of 31. Apart from Italy with the same age, the average age in the EU is 29. Greeks are not too far behind Spain and Italy and the UK age equates to the EU average. Romanians have children the earliest at an average age of 26. The European agency 'Eurostat' states that to compensate for the increase in the older population there needs to

be a birthrate of 2.1 children per European mother. France achieves this, but in the UK it is only 1.81. Spain is near the bottom of the list at 1.32 along with Poland, whilst in Italy it is 1.37. The statistics show that both Spanish and Italian mothers are not only putting off having children the longest, but when they do are having fewer children. 819,000 mothers gave birth in Spain in 2014, but this is only slightly higher than the 804,000 born in 2001. 'Eurostat' say this is a cause for concern, with the large increases in pensioners and their life expectancy is going up as well.

A Cross Boss Bruce Springsteen is always very angry when he finds that concert-goers have to pay over the odds for tickets. His promoter, 'Doctor Music', for his concerts set to take place in Spain in May have laid 'denuncías' (official complaints) in País Vasco, Madrid and Catalonia, against several websites. They claim fraud and extortion on the part of 'Seatwave', an allied company owned by 'Ticketmaster'. On March 8th tickets went on sale for his concert in Madrid on May 21st. The Ticketmaster website crashed after a few minutes. Straight away tickets were being offered by Seatwave at double or triple the price. Doctor Music says that both companies then get 10% commission for the official seller and 20% on the resale price, so 30%. In 2009 in a series of concerts by Bruce Springsteen in the US Ticketmaster was accused of syphoning tickets to ticketsnow.com.

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Focus on Local News The US Federal Trade Commission secured refunds in prison in Columbia for abusing a nine year old and obliged them to disclose how many tickets child. This caused an enormous outcry. Anyone in the various categories of looking after children had been re-routed. now has to obtain a certificate that they are not Marijuana Arrests on the register of offenders. Since last November Last year the specialized drug arm of the Guardia teachers in schools in Almería province have had Civil police confiscated and destroyed 320 kilos to provide details of any previous criminal of marijuana drugs and plants under cultivation. convictions relating to minors. A register of The problem for illegal growers is the strong smell. persons convicted of being a paedophile has been The other illegal activity is the by-passing of in place in Spain since 2010 to prevent children electricity meters to obtain free electricity for from risk. It is thought that 500 people in Almería the lights needed and other equipment. Meter province are currently on this register, and so readers or workers from the electricity supply banned from professions related to education, companies often discover these illegal hook-ups. health, and social care. Economic hardship often results in persons thinking they can gain some income from the cultivation of plants. Fines or community service penalties are much more the usual punishment for courts to hand out, totally different from dealing in “hard” drugs. Throughout Andalucía in 2015 nearly 7 tonnes of marijuana was seized, compared to 4 tonnes in 2014. Another result of the economic crisis is that users buy marijuana when they don't have enough money for more expensive drugs. Last February 1,885 mature plants were discovered in a warehouse on an industrial estate in Viator. The total street value of all the plants and drugs seized in Almería province in 2015 is stated to be 1.5 billion Euros. Not Almería But..... This figure is calculated from the “retail” price of 20 pedestrian traffic lights in the centre of Valencia 5 Euros for 1 gram. now show the red symbol of a woman in a skirt standing still (so don't cross), and a green one Sex Offenders Register indicating they can cross the street. The other side Teachers, paediatricians, school bus monitors, of the street has male symbols. They were unveiled school meal supervisors, persons engaged in out by Isabel Lozano the Equal Rights Commissioner on of school organized activities, and other people the eve of International Women's Day. She announced, who look after children in school but out of school “We want to make women visible as we build the hours, will now have to be prove that they are city”. Reactions have been mixed! One woman not on a central list for sexual offenders. This pedestrian said they were sexist and an audio signal came into force from March 1st. The aim is to to cross for the hard of hearing was more use. An protect children from sexual aggression, official stated that there was no extra cost to the paedophiles, pornography, and human trafficking. taxpayer as improvements to replace old lights with Last year a person from Columbia who was a LED ones were scheduled anyway. There are other paediatrician in Pulpí for five years was found to places in Spain where these already exit, and Vienna have been previously condemned to four years and Munich have dual-gender traffic lights.

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Focus on Local News 'Bankia' Payout Court judgements against the Spanish bank Bankia have resulted in them giving in to the requests for compensation from minor shareholders. Bankia basically went bust in 2011 and stock exchange dealings came to an end. There are probably 3,000 people in Almería who had shares in Bankia who will receive about 15 million Euros. Anybody who had shares does not now need to go to court to claim compensation. Branches of Bankia now have claim forms that clients can fill in. People who will obtain a refund of their money will be asked to sign an agreement that any court case in progress will be dropped. It is intended that within 15 days of filling in a claim the money due will be repaid. By agreeing to a refund of the money owing Bankia will save on the 4-5% interest a court would give a claimant on the money paid back, and fees from lawyers and court costs. This is estimated to be a saving to Bankia of 8 million euros. More Stop Go Travellers by train from Almería to Seville have been forced to make part of their journey by bus, because of work on the 'AVE' (high speed train) in Granada. Work has now stopped at the Loja part of a 27 km section of track because there is a dispute between the contractors and the Ministry of Transport. The alliance of companies who are carrying out the 'AVE' work put in a bid of 24 million Euros for this section and were awarded the contract. The estimated cost from the Ministry of Transport was 48 million Euros. The contractor is now asking for more money for unexpected costs! The same situation appears to have been resolved on another section of 2.3 km at the entrance to Granada where a contract was awarded for 5 million Euros with an initial estimate of 11 million Euros. An additional sum of money has been authorized but much less than the claim put in. This has been a feature of many contracts awarded for civil engineering in Spain. It seems that to get the work a contractor puts in a very low bid and then tries to rack up the money for a variety of reasons. The accepted

bid for the 12 km stretch of the 'AVE' from Pulpí to Cuevas, part of the Murcia-Almería link, is also a large reduction of the estimated cost by the Ministry of Transport.

“Zika” Mosquitos The mobile app 'Mosquito Alert' set up to trace the location of the dangerous Tiger mosquitoes in Spain has been extended to the Zika ones. People are now being asked to send photographs of mosquitoes that they suspect might be the Zika (Aedes aegypti) variety as well as suspected Tiger mosquitoes. At present the Zika mosquitoes have not been detected in Spain, but the fear is that eggs may be brought here on transport. Both types of mosquitoes prefer urban areas and congregate round domestic dwellings. The Tiger mosquitoes particularly like cars, and bites can occur on people's feet, ankles, or lower legs. The Zika mosquito only bites during the day and sleeps at night. The app requires various questions to be answered and a photograph up-loaded. A scientific team evaluate the information and send a reply within 24 hrs. At present there are seven entomologists on the team that will be extended if the situation warrants it. In 2015, 10,000 people downloaded the app with 4,000 possible sightings of the Tiger variety. It was confirmed as being present in parts of Lleida, Aragón, and Andalucía, and 360 cities. The Zika mosquito is smaller than the Tiger one and is black in colour. It has four white almost circular bands on its thorax (the upper body going up to the neck), with other

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Focus on Local News white spots on the top of the body. The investigation work for both these types of mosquito is being financed by a 'La Caixa' bank foundation who has allocated 600,000 Euros. Photos sent for verification have increased in an accurate image of the Tiger mosquito from 16% initially, to 40% in recent months. Paying Invoices Small and medium companies need invoices paying as soon as possible to increase their cash flow. The Spanish Credit Department has given loans to public entities such as town halls to settle bills quickly. These were taking an average of 162 days to pay suppliers in 2011, down to 75 in 2015. This is a 53% improvement. In the private sector the time has reduced by 13% from 98 days in 2011 to 85 last year. Despite this the payment period is still above that required by law. Private sector companies or autonomous self employed persons have to settle invoices with 60 days. Public bodies legally have to make payment within 30 days. The Spanish Finance Minster, Cristóbal Montoro, (in function until there is a new government) had promised to bring in legislation for more sanctions for late payment. Late payment entitles the invoice issuer to ask for interest on the sum owed. 83% of small companies do not do this, and 94% don't ask for the legal entitlement to recover costs involved in chasing late or non payment. The Value of Passports The UK consultants Henley & Partners have published a study to determine the usefulness of passports as determined by the International Association of Air Travel. The simple question was, “on January 1st 2016, how many out of the 219 countries or territories surveyed, could travel be made without visas, by holders of passports from different countries?” Germans were able to travel to 177 countries, Swedes to 176, and holders of Spanish, French, Italian, Finland, and UK passports 175. Belgians, Danes, Dutch and US citizens could travel to 174. Of the 41 countries who could travel to other countries in the list of the “best” results,

only 10 were non-European. A passport from the Vatican only gives non-visa travel to 134 countries. South Africans are limited to 97 countries, and Cubans 58. People with North Korean passports were limited to 42 countries. The worst countries are Libya, Syria, Somalia, Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

More Time José Manual Soria is the Spanish Minister of Industry (in function) until a new government is formed. He has announced that the tests being undertaken regarding the Volkswagen emissions scandal are so complex that it is unlikely to be completed by the middle of 2016. The most popular 30 cars sold in Spain are all being tested. Four models of cars have had all the tests completed during January and February but the aim was to inspect more every month. The Spanish company 'Applus-Idiada' who are carrying out the inspections say that the comprehensive test procedure has to be set up differently for each model tested and is extremely complex. Other EU states are carrying out their own testing so that any differences in particular states will show up, and combined results should give the same conclusions. In France, investigators have announced that certain Renault models do not conform to the stated levels, but there has been no manipulation of the engines designed to give

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Focus on Local News false test results. In Spain in 2015 the most popular cars were the Citröen C4 and the Seat and Volkswagen models León, Ibiza and Golf. People with Volkswagen cars in Spain should now be able to take them to Volkswagen dealers for modification. Volkswagen have set aside 6 billion Euros to carry out this work. It is thought that 25% of new diesel cars on the drawing board of various manufacturers will be scrapped. Making diesel engines for small cars is the most difficult, particularly to meet the new EU emissions levels.

aims to toughen the offences for paying women less than men for the same work.

Going to Court The time taken to resolve a civil complaint relating to a business in Spain, now takes an average of 16 months. This is 17% longer then the UK, followed by Germany and France. Italy is the exception where it takes twice as long as Spain. Since last January all the proceedings have been digitalized to do away with the physical paperwork. This has cut down the time period where a court receives a request for a civil action, and the time documents are received. The number of judges in Spain is also very low. There are 11 judges per 100,000 head of population whereas the average number throughout the EU is 21. Germany has the highest number of judges with 25 per 100,000 inhabitants.

Lots of Tremors Since the fairly large 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Alboran sea last January 25th that we commented on in an article last month there have been repeated tremors. The Andalucían Institute of Geophysics has recorded 1,600 since January 25th. Emilio Carreño is in charge of this department and on February 23rd they measured a 4.3 magnitude event at 9.46 am and a 4.1 event at 11.12 am. Both these were felt in Melilla, Málaga, and the Torre del Mar area. Twenty aftershocks were recorded of quite a high level with the epicentre 10 kilometres under the sea. This depth is considered to be quite near to the surface. The earthquake scientists are working with universities in Granada and Madrid and are carefully mapping the events. Studies of the results will give an indication where other fault lines occur, and a map can be drawn of the most likely places where future earthquakes and tremors will take place. Earthquake prediction is still a science that needs further investigation. Warning signs that there may be further events can rarely pinpoint the actual time these will take place.

Equal Pay The Spanish Tax Authority (Hacienda) has stated that the average annual pay for a man is 20,500 Euros, but only 16,000 for a woman. They state that in the financial and insurance sector women are paid 6,800 Euros less than their male counterparts. Francisca Serrano is the provincial co-ordinator of the Andalucían Institute for Women. Discrimination against women by paying them less than a man is illegal, and Francisca Serrano has found that many employers are in breach of the law. She considers that part of the problem is the traditional work in the home or looking after children, that women perform much more than men. She thinks this works against women who are being employed. A new law presented in the Junta de Andalucían parliament

Filming Facilities Another meeting recently took place at Almería University to determine how Almería province can attract more film makers to the area. Representatives of various organizations attended. Alberto Rodríguez is a film maker who won a Goya award for his film 'La Isla Mínima' recently. He explained that filming in various parts of the world was very different. In Singapore he found that his crew could film in the streets whenever they wanted to, without needing special permission. In Paris, a member of a film commission had to be consulted before any filming took place, and a reply was received in 48 hours. The Almerían film maker Antonio Fernández suggested that a manual should be produced containing all the information that a professional film maker needed. The setting

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Focus on Local News up of filming facilities such as has been suggested he was not entitled to mount an appeal to any in Aguadulce is also seen as an important adjunct normal or extraordinary courts, and therefore to attract professionals to the area. had to stand down. Gabriel Amat A demonstration by opposition councillors from four political groups recently took place in Roquetas. The mayor of Roquetas, Gabriel Amat, has been accused of various dealings where it is claimed that some corruption has taken place. The Spanish national newspaper 'El País' has published a number of articles relating to contracts and other activity. One allegation is that work totalling 1.6 million Euros has been awarded to the company 'Jarquil Verde' that is administered by his son-in-law. Officers from the Spanish National Police Anti-Corruption unit have opened investigation relating to other claimed irregularities. A Roquetas court has asked for details of 11 companies to establish any relationship. The political parties who took part in the demonstration consider that a vote of censure should be put before the council that would lead to Gabriel Amat having to stand down. Albox Mayoress Following Rogelio Mena being forced by a confirmed court judgement to stand down as mayor or councillor of Albox for 30 months, Sonia Cérdan has been elected as the first mayoress of Albox; co-incidentally on “International Woman's Day”. She is 33 and has held various responsibilities on the council previously. A big question is whether she and her councillors will now rejoin the PSOE political party. When the court case was pending Rogelio Mena refused to stand down as mayoral candidate before the municipal elections last May as requested by the PSOE headquarters in Almería city. He was then threatened with expulsion from the party. He and all the councillors on the list then formed their own independent political party and subsequently voted him in as mayor. He is still stating that he will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights regarding the confirmation of the ban on holding public office, claiming he is innocent. The court in Almería subsequently stated

Torre Laguna El Ejido has the tallest building at 105 metres of any in Andalucía, apart from Torre Peli the tallest one in Seville. The Torre Laguna has 30 floors designed for homes, offices, and shops. A few weeks ago a video was put on social media sites via WhatsApp of a boy aged 14 who was hanging only by his hands on the outside of the highest floor. The 15 second video appears to have been taken for inclusion in videos on 'Discovery Max' TV of extreme sports. An investigation was launched and the owners of the tower announced that a security guard would be employed. The 14 year old boy was told not to try this or similar exploits again! A Bédar Mine Plan Christian Hibchs is a professor from the Lorraine University at Nancy in France, and became aware of the Bédar mines some year ago. Since then there has been further collaboration with Juan Antonio Soler who wants to see the mines opened up as a tourist attraction, and is the leading figure from the association 'Sustainable Bédar'. Christian Hibchs came to Bédar on March 7th and presented detailed plans of the mines to the councillor for culture at Bédar town hall, José Ramón Muñoz. 40 French students came to see the mines and this is the third such visit starting in 2014. Normally, a French geological survey and visits would take place in

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Focus on Local News France owing to financial reasons, but Bédar town hall has organized various logistical facilities including cheap accommodation. Last summer French students made detailed plans of the La Higuera and La Mulata sections that are most suitable to be opened as a museum. To be suitable for the general public, lighting would need to be installed, other work, and an evacuation route. Juan Antonio Soler says that the work would not be cheap, but there are facilities such as these in other parts of Spain, but none in Almería province. The French University consider that some of the work could be done by their students on work visits, and grants would be requested from Almería County Council, the Junta de Andalucía, and specialist organizations. The La Higuera mine was opened in 1896 and the railway from Bédar to Garrucha port was built shortly afterwards. The mines are considered prime examples of iron ore mining from the end of the 18th century to the start of the 19th century, and an important heritage.

Elderly Drivers In early March a driver went up the A-7 near Almería city on the wrong side of the motorway. This caused an accident in which two children travelling in another vehicle were injured when there was a collision with a heavy lorry. Firemen had to cut away part of the car, but the mother who was driving was not injured. One of the children aged 11 spent some time in the intensive care unit at Torrecárdenas hospital. The driver of the car that caused the accident did not stop. A few days later a man aged 76 went to the police and told them he was the driver in company with his wife. He told police he became confused when he entered the motorway junction. This accident has opened up a debate as to what age an elderly driver should continue to be given a licence renewal. 10% of driving licence holders are over the age of 65, and with elderly people living longer this number has quadrupled in the last 20 years. 36,000 elderly persons over 65 have a licence in Almería province, and 23,000 are above the age of 70. A survey by the insurance group Mapre revealed that 67% of elderly drivers said their reflexes were not as good

as they used to be, 45% said their vision was affected, and 17% had some hearing problems. Despite this, accidents involving drivers over the age of 65 are way below average. Drivers over the age of 65 have to renew their licences in Spain every five years.

A Fireball The Calor Alto observatory filmed a rock entering the earth's atmosphere on February 23rd at 6.45 am. This created a ball of fire 93 kilometres above the earth and the speed of the rock is given as 111,000 km/hr. It burnt out 32 kilometres above Valencia and the intensity of the fireball was greater than a full moon. At the time this event took place there was a band of dust from the Sahara but below the height of the Almería observatory. Cheaper Electricity? In 2000 a bad plan came into force where the electricity supply companies in Spain were allowed to present bills for the difference in the claimed costs of producing electricity and the amount charged to customers. This claimed deficit climbed up to 30 billion Euros, to be paid back by the Spanish Department of Industry. There have been repeated claims that supply companies were unfairly taking cheap energy producing sources out of production at times of high demand to inflate this bill. The Minister of Industry, José Manual Soria, has been recouping money from consumer bills, and reduced this debt by 7% last year, down to 25 billion Euros. About 10% of the money from electricity bills that relate to the 50% fixed costs (not the amount of

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Focus on Local News electricity consumed) was levied in 2015 to reduce this debt. In 2016 it is planned that another 2.8 billion Euros could be wiped off, and bills to consumers would show a decrease in the percentage of this levy. In theory the complete debt will be paid off by 2028. José Manual Soria is still Industry Minister (in function) until a new government is formed. Whoever is ultimately Industry Minister will no doubt review the whole procedure. Successive governments have been trying to find a way of paying off this debt, including 4% interest that accounted for 882 million of the amount paid back in 2015.

Leaving Spain Figures from consulates on January 1st, 2016, show that 2.3 million Spanish nationalists are registered as living abroad in 2015 and on the “padrón” (official list of residents) in foreign countries. This has increased from 1.4 million in 2009. In 2015 some 122,000 people went on this register, 6% more than in 2014. Unemployment, work prospects and low pay are given as the main reasons to move abroad. 12% are in the UK, 10% in the US and 7% in Germany and Cuba. 264,000 of all the people abroad have come from Andalucía. Registration on the padrón in countries abroad is voluntary. Not Again! The spokesperson for the PP party in opposition in Albox town hall has lodged an official complaint with the Guardia Civil police regarding the ex-mayor Rogelio Mena. They allege that on March 3rd after he had been forced to stand down as mayor and councillor and was subject to a 30 month ban on holding public office, he took 40 box files of documents in a municipal car he was driving to the PSOE party headquarters along with a town hall councillor. (Rogelio Mena resigned from the PSOE party after he refused to stand down as mayorelect in May 2015 before the municipal elections). The PP party say that the documents were then transferred on March 16th elsewhere by the chief of the local police and the same councillor in a police car. They claim the documents removed possibly related to ongoing allegations that

companies connected to the ex-mayor received work contracts. They asked why they were taken to the PSOE office when Mena had left the party, and were they manipulated during the 13 day period? Rogelio Mena was convicted of consistently refusing to supply requested information and documentation to the PP. The new mayoress Sonia Cerdán stated that she had been told that amongst the files were personal photographs and press cuttings. The municipal secretary had requested the documents were returned to the town hall and the local police had brought them back as they were not officially logged out.

'AC/DC' Problems The rock group 'AC/DC' have experienced a number of changes in band members over the years. In 1980 Brian Johnson became the lead singer following the death of Bon Scott. The remaining dates of their US “Rock or Bust World Tour” tour have now been postponed on medical advice, as he is reported to be in imminent danger of losing his hearing. They are booked to give a concert in Seville on May 10th. At present there have been no announcements that this may be cancelled. “Dumb Phones” An increasing tendency is Spain is that basic mobile phones are becoming popular again as opposed to smart phones. The President of Telefonica, César Alierta, has gone back to a basic mobile and also the UK film star Eddie Redmayne. César Alierta considers that smart phone users will soon have

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Focus on Local News no privacy because the internet giants are increasingly aware of the use we make of these phones. Eddie Redmayne states that he was becoming glued to his smart phone every day and wanted to get away from continually checking emails and messages. He observes that basic mobile phones can be bought for 30 Euros, cost less to use, and withstand being dropped. The Spanish journalist Carlos Morán has reverted to a “dumb phone” and says that going out into the street with internet, films, music, and games, is not necessary. He has found that his life is now much simpler, and if he wants to connect to everything that is on offer he can use his computer. His old Nokia mobile has a hinged cover and he can make and receive calls and SMS messages.

Sites For Artists Raquel Belmonte, councillor for culture in Mojácar, has unveiled a new plan for artists and those involved in related activities. They are being invited to operate in various streets or places open to the public. The town hall is making a map of where they consider the most suitable locations are. This will take into account the space needed, the type of artistic work, and hours. The sites would be available all year round, and persons who are allocated a location have to use this space throughout the year. Interested persons should contact the town hall. Roman El Ejido Many residents of El Ejido are unaware that they have an important heritage from 3000 BC and El Ejido was called Murgi in Roman times. A group of residents who all work for the town hall have launched a project “Idus Murgitae Gadium” to publicise this important heritage. They intend to hold a Roman market where goods can be bought with Roman coins, stage a representation of the Senate, a ritual funeral, and a Roman “Nuptiae” wedding. March 15th is the Roman 'Ides of March' celebration and also an important date in May, July, and October. A large mosaic exists at the archaeological site Ciavieja that is thought to come from the principle room in a Roman villa. The mosaic is thought to be dedicated to the God Bacchus. A

total of 50 people are being sought to stage a Roman festival.

The Carboneras Marina The official paperwork has been published that will lead to the creation of the marina destined for pleasure-boat use at Carboneras. The project will now be put out to tender with a budget price of around 4 million Euros. A much more ambitious plan in 2011 fell by the wayside and another project in 2012 was abandoned as it was stated to interfere with the fishing industry at the port. This new project that will establish a marina away from the fishing boats is designed to give 270 moorings and the normal facilities that a marina needs. Zurgena Budget The mayor of Zurgena, Luis Díaz, and council members have approved the budget for 2016 of just over 2.5 million Euros, an increase of just under 500,000 Euros from 2105. Some of the money will be spent on parks and green areas and improvements in the access roads to Zurgena. Help to support cultural associations and collectives such as agriculturalists will also come from the budget. Opening licences for new businesses will be scrapped. The successful “Help Desk” that has proved very popular with many of the English residents will continue in force. A group to increase security in the town is being set up. A Bad Time of Year Registered unemployment in February went up to 70,000 in Almería province, 1,200 more than in January. These figures are worse than February 2013. Workers who rely on agriculture or services often become unemployed after the Christmas period and the olive collection time is over. Male unemployment went up by 500 to a total of 33,400, and women by 700 to 36,300. In Andalucía as a whole at the end of February there were 988,500 out of work, but this was an improvement of 51,000 from February 2015. The total number of registered unemployed at the end of February throughout Spain went up by 2,200 to 4.15 million. The uncertain political situation (Spain still does

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Focus on Local News not have a government since the General Elections about the level of exports compared to imports, last December 20th), is given as a reason why public debt, and the highest unemployment figures employers are jittery about taking on new workers. in the EU apart from Greece. The autonomous communities in Spain are criticised for not being Cruise Ships under sufficient control and having a negative The period for cruise ships coming to Almería port affect on growth in Spain in general, if started at the end of February with the arrival of improvements are not made. The analyst company the German cruise ship FTI with 412 passengers. 'Eurostat' states that only 4 autonomous The Almería Port Authority and the Almería Tourist communities in Spain have an income that is above Board have been working hard to attract more the EU average of 27,500 Euros. Murcia province cruise ships along with the various companies that only has 74% of the EU average, Castilla-La Mancha comprise 'Almería Cruise Club'. At present, 36 ships 72%, and Andalucía (the autonomous region that are scheduled to dock at the port with 30,000 included Almería province) only 67%. The passengers. Almería has also joined forces with the autonomous region of Extremadura is the only one body Andalucía Cruises and exhibits at tourist and that is slightly worse than Andalucía. The continued cruise ship events as part of this larger group. investment in the 'AVE' (high speed train) is also criticised as not being cost effective! The Spanish More Work Needed Minister of the Economy, Luis de Guindos, (in The EU troika who examine the Spanish economy function until a new government is elected), has have stressed that more reforms have to be made vowed to continue with the reforms that on to keep the economy improving. They are concerned occasion have led to “difficult decisions”.

So Now You Know... Fire Extinguishers The first recorded use of a patented fire extinguisher is in England in 1723. Fire extinguishing liquid was sprayed on to the fire by igniting a charge of gunpowder. George Manby patented a design in 1818 using three gallons of potassium carbonate in a cask very similar to the shape used today, and compressed air expelled the liquid when a lever was operated. After various improvements a Russian inventor, Aleksandr Loran, introduced a chemical foam version in 1904. The main tank held bicarbonate of soda mixed with water and an inner cylinder aluminium sulphate. When the components were mixed, foam was produced and expelled by carbon dioxide gas. Improvements in these extinguishers followed.

Anaesthetics Attempts to introduce a state of anaesthesia go back to early recorded history in Babylon, Greece, Rome and China. In the renaissance period, surgical techniques improved, but surgery was a last resort. Scientific discoveries in the late 18th century paved the way for anaesthesia procedures. In the 20th century, introducing tubes into the trachea was given the name “airway management”. Improved monitoring of the induced state made anaesthetics much more controllable. Training in hospital for persons known as anaesthesiologists and nurses became normal at the end of the 20th century. In the 21st century, Xenon, a trace gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, has become widely used.

The Longest Snake The longest snake in captivity that holds the Guinness Book of Records listing is Medusa, a reticulated python. She can be seen at 'Full Moon Production Inc.' in Kansas. When measured in October 2011she was 7.67 metres / 25 feet 2 inches long. Fifteen men held her at full length to measure her, and she is twelve years old. She weighs 158 kg / 350 lbs and lives on rabbits, hogs, and deer. The next longest python in captivity was Fluffy. When she died at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio in 2010 she was 7.3 metres / 24 feet long. At the time of her death she was 18 years old. In 1912 a python shot dead in Sulawesi in Indonesia measured just over 10 metres / 32 feet 10 inches. This is the longest recorded python ever measured.

Corkscrews The earliest glass wine bottles arrived in England in the mid 17th Century. How to take the cork out was a big problem. In 1680, variations on musket barrel cleaning tools were adopted. The first patent was taken out in 1795 by an English clergyman. In 1882 a German investor, Carl Wienke, filed a patent for “The Waiter's Friend” design also known as the “Butler's Friend”. This slim corkscrew folded up enabling it to be put in a pocket and used a screw and a single lever. The lever gripped the top of the wine bottle and provided leverage to pull out the cork. Various improvements on this design resulted with two levers being used. This new model was adopted in many places but did not fit in a pocket.

Passports In 450 B.C., King Artaxerxes in Persia gave a letter to an official. This asked for safe passage from “the governors of the province beyond the river”. King Louis XIV in France regularly issued “letters of request” to his court favourites. These asked for “passe port” permission to travel through a port. Within 100 years, nearly every European country had issued passports and visas. The popularity of rail travel in the19th century led to a near collapse in issuing passports. France scrapped theirs is 1861 and other European countries followed suit. World War I resulted in increasing concerns over security and passports and visas were used again as a “temporary” measure. The League of Nations standardized passports in 1920.

Water Pipes Original water pipes were some form of a channel made of hollowed out wood or stone, and then round pipes made out of bamboo and eventually lead. Hollowed out wooden logs were used for water distribution in the UK 500 years ago. Galvanized pipes were invented but were extremely rigid and needed screw threads to join into fittings. Copper pipes made by extruding the copper through a die without any threads became popular, but needed joints made using solder or compression fittings. The production of soft copper pipe in a roll that could be bent very easily made pipe runs and joints much simpler. The high price of copper in the 21st century led to rigid plastic pipes being developed as an alternative.

In or Out

here is only one clear answer to the question, not on the padrón anywhere, so the exact number “How will British ex-pats in Spain be affected may be somewhere between the two. One if Britain left the EU?” The answer is, “Nobody estimate is 380,000. knows!” Britain would be sailing into completely uncharted waters. On February 27th at the G20 conference in Peking there was an explicit message. This was that if the “Brexit” did take place it would be a “blow” and “commotion” not only for Europe but for the whole world. Christine Legard, Director of the International Monetary Fund, and Jack Lew from the US Treasury both expressed their “fears” if Britain left the EU. Even the Chinese Delegation stated that there should be a united Europe. This viewpoint was a unanimous recommendation by all the delegates. Britain joined the EU in 1973, Spain joined in 1986 and Spain was one of the first countries to adopt the Euro currency in 1999. Fears expressed by many ex-pats centre round their pension rights, the amount pensions from the UK might lose in value if sterling was devalued, and the loss of the EU health provisions. Free movement and the right to work in any of the EU member states is another cause for concern. People with businesses are worried that if Britain left the EU the paperwork to continue in business, or open new businesses would be much more complicated. All these fears may be quite valid, or not as bad as people think. Before 1986, Brits coming to Spain could buy property, work, set up a business, pay Social Security, and receive health care. A BBC survey some time ago gave the number of ex-pats spread throughout the world as 5.5 million, 10% of the UK population. They claimed that apart from Australia, the next largest number related to Spain with 716,000 ex-pats. The Spanish National Institute of Statistics has not yet published figures for 2015, but on January 1st 2015 they gave the number of British ex-pats registered on the “padrón” (the official list of residents in each municipality) as being 283,243. Many ex-pats are

Any ex-pat who has lived in Spain for more than 15 years cannot vote. Persons who came to Spain within the last 15 years can apply to vote, providing they were on the UK electoral role register. Only persons who will be over the age of 18 on June 23rd 2016 can vote, except for persons who were under the age of eighteen when they left the UK, (so not on the voting registers). They can apply if they are now or will be over 18 and their parents or guardians are entitled to vote. In the 2010 UK General Elections only 30,000 expats registered to vote, and only 106,000 in 2015 including 11,000 from Spain; so the vast majority didn't bother. If you want to vote go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or for the full information www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/register-tovote/british-citizens-living-abroad. An application to vote can be downloaded on-line and after obtaining a ballot paper a person can vote in person on the day, send off a postal vote that they have applied for, or a proxy vote they have requested. You need to do this soon to be sure you eventually receive the forms by post in time to send them back. In 2015 there was a major row as many ballot papers sent abroad did not have the appropriate stamps! A vote to “Stay In” would seem to be sensible for ex-pats in Spain.

The Tenth Anniversary

n February 23rd, a handful of 'Greenpeace' activists came back to the famous EL Algarrobico hotel in Carboneras. This was the tenth anniversary of work being stopped. Instead of daubing black paint all over the hotel as they have done twice in the past, they confined their protest to writing “Demolición” (demolition) on the beach in front of the hotel with the aid of a few rakes. This fairly mild demonstration was probably because on February 24th five 'Greenpeace' activists were summoned to a court in Vera. The court case relates to the sixth time activists had gained illegal entry to the hotel in 2014 with their paint pots. Azata del Sol are claiming 500,000 Euros for the damage done on this occasion. A total of 28 activists are linked to the court case. Carboneras council granted the developers Azata del Sol a building licence in 2001. This is still in place and no court has ever ruled that the granting of the licence was illegal. When the hotel was at an advanced stage of completion and interviews were starting for Carboneras residents to obtain work at the hotel, 'Greenpeace' sailed in on their Rainbow Warrior. A judge in a court in Almería city paralysed the work in 2006. Since then a multitude of court cases have given contradictory verdicts with the last Spanish Supreme Court decision being made known on February 18th. This ruled that between the licence being granted and work starting, the land was no longer zoned for the construction of the hotel. This court ruled that the Junta de Andalucía (the governing body for Almería province) could exercise their right to purchase the land on which the hotel stands for 2.3 million euros, which is the purchase price Azata del Sol paid. The court decision made no reference regarding a future demolition, who would pay for this, and any compensation claim from the developers for the value of the hotel as it stands. On November 15th, 2011, an agreement was reached between the then President of the Junta, José Antonio Griñan,

and Minister of the Environment Rosa Aguilar that the cost of the demolition would be paid for out of Central Government funds, and the Junta would remove the materials and restore the land to approximately the state it was in before work started. The present Minster of the Environment, Isabel García Tejerina, has stated that this agreement still stands.

The cost of demolition is given as 7.2 million Euros from a study made by the ecologists and technical architects from the firm 'n'Undo' in 2012. Azata del Sol have always stated that this figure is completely unrealistic as apart from anything else they poured 65,000 cubic metres of reinforced concrete, to make the 21 levels on which the hotel stands. Carboneras residents have always been at war with the ecologists as the number of employees at the hotel would have been 500. After the activists put “Ilegal” in very large letters on two of their visits, local residents simply painted out the “I” so that the message then read “Legal”! The activists are saying that “selective” demolition should take place giving work to 400 people and a claimed 98% recycling of the materials. They state they are not in favour of demolition balls or dynamite being used! Azata del Sol are entitled to ask for compensation for the value of the hotel, and a small amount of damages, that they quantify as 71 million Euros from an independent valuation. This claim would be ruled on by an independent tribunal.

Eat More Strawberries!

part from being delicious, strawberries are an amazing source of nutrition and beneficial to health. Spain is the largest producer of strawberries in Europe by far, and last year produced 300,000 tonnes. This tonnage is only exceeded by growers in California. 95% of the production comes from Andalucía, particularly from Huelva province. In 2014, sales amounted to 355 million Euros and is increasing every year by about 2%. Strawberries are exported principally to Germany which buys 90,000 tonnes every year, France, Italy, Sweden, Poland, the UK, and Switzerland. Sales within Spain are strangely very low. Juan Soltero is the head of the large company 'Bionet' in Huelva and considers that the financial crisis has had a small effect on sales, but nothing like other producers of fruit have experienced.

have shown that they regulate blood sugar levels and eating one cup of fresh strawberries causes a significant reduction in blood sugar spikes. Blood sugar spikes are linked with weight gain, mood swings, diabetes, and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Sugar spikes are followed by plummeting blood sugar levels soon afterwards, which is bad news for persons suffering from diabetes. Strawberries have been proved to be helpful in the management of heart disease and arthritis.

The climate in Huelva allows strawberries to be picked from December onwards. 'Bionet' only produce ecologically grown strawberries and “bad” insects that may be a problem are dealt with by introducing other “good” ones that eat the ones they don't want. This is a tried and tested method to eliminate pesticides that is firmly in place in Almería province. Sophisticated irrigation is controlled from computer analysis of the levels that are needed every day for each plant. The production of strawberries in Huelva gives employment to 70-80,000 workers. The harvesting is very labour intensive because they have to be picked by hand. The best pickers are women as this is a delicate operation! Juan Soltero states that male pickers are often too rough when collecting the mature berries. After being picked, women sort out any that are not perfect, and the ones destined to be sold are usually put on lorries the same day. Strawberries are antioxidant powerhouses and antioxidants protect our bodies from free radicals linked to ageing and disease. They are also excellent sources of vitamin C that boosts the strength of arteries, and strengthens our body’s stress glands known as “adrenals”. These require the highest levels of vitamin C of all organs or glands in the body. One portion of strawberries gives 160% of the daily vitamin C requirement, with very low calories. Studies

Their flavonoid content has been shown to interfere with the development of cancer cells, preventing their ability to multiply quickly. Strawberries have anti-inflammatory and anti-pain properties as well. They lower the levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP). One study showed that they need to been consumed three times a week to fully capitalize on their anti-inflammatory nature if a person suffers from a severe inflammatory disease. If you like strawberries this is not a problem for most people in this category. Strawberries also contain anthocyanins which stimulate the burning of stored fat in the body, and reduce weight gain in people who eat a high fat content diet. Research also links anthocyanins with a boost in short-term memory and lowering blood pressure. Apart from all the above benefits, eating strawberries just because you like them is a very good reason to add these to your consumption of fruit. Strawberries are also ideal for making milk shakes and smoothies.

Still Marching On

uan Roig is the managing director of Mercadona, although the company is in the private hands of family members. He dislikes giving press conferences but every year gives an annual report of the company progress and aims for the next year. El Corte Inglés who celebrate their 75th anniversary this year recorded sales of 14 billion Euros last year, but Mercadona saw 20.4 billion Euros going into their cash registers.

price of a carton of eggs has gone down 12 céntimos. Removing air from the packaging meant that each lorry could bring in extra boxes, and they sell 5 million eggs every day.

This year Juan Roig emphasized that the experience of the shoppers and the quality of their merchandise was the most important element. In 2015 they sold 5% more items than in 2014 and sales increased by 3%. Net profit went up 12% to 611 million euros, and they have 23% of the market, considerably higher than their nearest rivals. Their 12% profit in 2015 more than doubled their 5% profit in 2014. Juan Roig stresses that they want to continually upgrade the satisfaction of each client who he calls “El Jefe” (the boss). They have 12 centres where customers are invited to test new products. Their basket of essential foods has diminished in cost by 2% in 2015 and a further reduction of 1% is planned for 2016. They calculate that this can be achieved by savings in heating, improvements from their suppliers, and changes in packaging. Sales of fresh fruit and fish have increased substantially and the aim is to duplicate this in the sales of meat and bread. During 2015 the amount of chocolate covering on their “Choco Stick” was reduced and gave a saving that was passed on to the customer. Despite this sales fell 20%! When they went back to the original coating sales immediately picked up. Juan Roig gives this story as an example of how they must satisfy their customers above all.

Juan Roig

In 2016 some 650 million Euros will be invested in 60 new stores taking the total to 1,600. 30 stores will be upgraded and two logistical centres opened in Barcelona and Vitoria. In 2015 the total number of employees went up by 1,000 to 75,000. Juan Roig pays all his employees 1,430 Euros a month net salary, and last year paid 1.5 billion Euros in Social Security payments and taxes. After a brief trial period all his employees are on fixed contracts. Each employee has a written target from their immediate boss, and if they achieve this they can increase their annual wages by up to two months extra money. In 2015 these bonuses amounted to 277 million Euros.

At these press conferences he is habitually asked if he intends to open his supermarkets on Sundays. His reply is always that he doesn't consider it would be fair to his workers, as he thinks they need a day off. 99% of customers buy products in-store, and In 2015 they reduced the average two Euro cost only 1% on-line. Juan Roig agrees that this is a of all their items by 4 céntimos. His workers have useful service, but the net result is an annual loss to carry a 1 céntimo coin at all times, and work of between 30-40 million Euros from labour and out how to save this 1 céntimo in better packaging delivery costs. He seldom jokes, but told his listeners or new ideas. One of these has meant that the he was not intending to compete with Amazon!

Have We Turned the Corner?

n our part of Almería province estate agents have been claiming for some time that property sales are picking up. This particularly applies to the coastal areas where there is more demand from people deciding to buy second homes. Some estate agents are advertising that they urgently need more properties “for waiting clients”. The big question is, what are typical prices now for different types of properties? How much of a loss does a seller still have to take compared to the price they purchased their property for in previous years; particularly if they bought in the 2007-2008 period?

repossessed. In 2015 there were 59,800 properties taken back by the banks and 80% were the main home of the person in debt. 60% of the people evicted had taken out their mortgages between 2005 and 2008. 20% of these mortgages that could no longer be paid relate to 2007. The only “good” statistic is that in 2015 there were less repossessions than in 2014. 14% of all the properties repossessed in 2015 were from builders or promoters who finally threw in the sponge.

The Spanish Ministry of Housing states that prices in 2015 were very similar to 2014, so prices have levelled out. They quote an average price in Almería province of 1,103 Euros per square metre, compared to 1,104 Euros in 2014. The heady days of 2008 had average prices of 1,700 Euros. So anyone who bought in 2008 has lost 30% of their purchase price if they sell now. Prices in the large cities of Almería, El Ejido, and Roquetas are much worse because there was more of a building boom there. For a home or apartment of 70 square metres the average price in the province at the end of 2015 was 77,200 Euros. The same area of a property in Almería city was 76,350 Euros (so not too much different), but 56,500 in El Ejido and 65,800 in Roquetas. And these prices have improved in the last year! A 70 square metre property in 2008 was worth an average price of 121,100 Euros. So this is where many buyers from this period are still unable to re-coup their money if they try to sell on.

Almería province still has one of the highest amounts of new properties that remain unsold. At the end of 2015 this figure was 21,700. This has fallen in the last three years, but is still 5% of all residential properties in Almería province. In Toledo there was an enormous building increase designed to capture buyers from Madrid, and in Castellón a similar boom was predicted. These are the only two places in Spain who have more unsold properties than in Almería province.

Figures from notaries who logged sale prices in 2015 state that the average mortgage taken out last October was 88,400 Euros. During the whole of 2015 this average was slightly above 90,000, but way up on January 2014 when the average mortgage was 73,500 Euros. Banks are still very reluctant to grant mortgages of more than 7580% of a property valuation, unless of course they own the property because it has been

The places where the most sales in residential properties took place from January-September 2015 were Almería city with 1,200 transactions: El Ejido 650: Roquetas 1,100 (a large majority second homes): Vera 400: Mojácar 250: and Cuevas 140. These figures confirm the higher percentage of sales in the coastal areas. So there is movement in the housing stock, but for many sellers the sale price is still very low.

Healthy Eating

he results of a major survey by various Spanish Fatty food should not exceed 35% but in Spain the Nutrition Associations and Lifestyle average is 38%. Proteins are supposed to be less Organizations has recently been published. The than 12% of our diet but in Spain this is 17%. results have thrown up some surprising conclusions. The amount of calories the average person consumes has come down dramatically, but general lifestyle and obesity counteract this reduction. The study looked at the make-up of 16 groups of food and 29 sub-groups and the eating habits of a range of people and their physical activity. In 1964 the average person in Spain consumed 3,000 calories a day, but by 2010 this had fallen to 2,600 calories. The new results showed that the daily average in 2014 had dropped to 1,800 calories; 800 calories less in four years. Despite this our eating habits and lifestyle are not right. Being overweight or obese Children between the ages of 9 and 12 years were is much more prevalent than it used to be, even the only group that consumed the correct amount of energy recommended for their age. Only 85% with a much lower calorie intake. of male adolescents consumed a recommended There is quite a difference in the various daily average of 2,256 calories. The other 15% had autonomous communities and AndalucĂa, which an intake that was far too high. Only the same includes AlmerĂa province, has one of the highest percentage of female adolescents eat healthily overweight or obesity levels in Spain. The community with a recommended daily average of 1,887 calories. of La Rioja has an excess weight that applies to 8% No more than 90% of male adults consumed the of the population but in AndalucĂa this percentage correct amount of 1,978 calories. Female adults is 17%. Excess weight and obesity has increased in were better than men and 92% complied with every single community in Spain in the last few guidelines at an average of 1,657 calories. Only 88% years. Weight problems are considered to be a of elderly males eat correctly but 90% of elderly women did. Cereals, meat and olive oil were the factor in 8% of deaths. three groups of food that contributed most to the The major conclusion of the survey is that the intake of calories followed by bread and cakes, average diet includes too much fat and protein and prepared meat products, and milk derivatives. insufficient carbohydrates. This incorrect balance is also made worse by lack of physical exercise. Gregorio Varela-Morieras states that overweight Gregorio Varela-Morieras is the President of the leading to obesity from eating incorrectly balanced Spanish Foundation for Nutrition and presented food and no exercise is directly related to future the survey findings. Statistics from health surveys health problems such as cancer, diabetes, and heart of the general population shows that 41% take part problems. To give examples of calorie intake he in no physical activity. He stresses that the input states that a normal can of Coca-cola contains 132 of energy from food should be balanced by the calories, a ham bocadillo 335 calories, the Spanish burning off of energy from physical exercise. An 'natillas' (custard and milk flan) 125 calories, and a incorrect diet makes this problem worse. European normal measure of brandy 197 calories. His overall health guidelines are that between 45-60% of food message is that metabolism only functions correctly consumed should be carbohydrates. The Spanish when physical exercise burns off excess calorie survey showed this percentage to be only 41%. intake.

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Cool Solutions ...........................................................600 621436 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.55) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Digital Vision (See p.48) ..................950 472081 / 645 294064 DJT Air Conditioning (Vera) ..................686 817945 / 626 578164 Electrotorres ........................................950 472898 / 610 750771 MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L.607 364917 / 950 432110 Richard Hayes ...........................................................603 567676 Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.39)......950 398146 / 699 909737 Williams Electrical (Andy)........................................…..677 741366

AIRPORT PARKING AA Parking (Almería, Murcia, Alicante) 950 290651 / 639 081067 Aqua-Car (Alicante) ……………..................................606 389550 Park and Fly (Alicante) ....................902 887306 / 661 517890 Plane Parking S.L. ………….......................................968 566410 ...............(24hrs Alicante) 656 532725, (24hrs Murcia) 656 532724 Seguro Parking (San Jávier – Murcia) ……............622 062115 Victoria Parking (Alicante)........................................670 059809

ALARMS AXA .........................................................................950 CD Electrical Services ......................662 414043 / 617 Safes & Security (Lee/Dean).....................................666 Prosegur Alarms .........................................................671

478763 410534 949213 449741 Antonio Martinez de la Casa ............678 347125 / 950 092094 Blas Haro Morales ...................................................950 615345 Elena Acebo Architects (Huércal-Overa) .669 680098 / 950 134976 Federico Aranda Martín (Mojácar Playa) ..................607 983810 Paula Puente (Mojácar) .............................................610 433001

Total Digital Security (CCTV) ...................................622 717133

AIRPORT TRANSFERS (LEGAL) Exclusive Airport Shuttles (See p.61)....950 092602 / 634 317666 IndaTravel (See p.19) ..............................................950 149539

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ART & ARTISTS

Delfos (Mojácar)........................................................647 163681

Adolfo Prado (pictures & murals) ..............................950 472668 Alison (portraits & other commissions) .......................630 833873 Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 444034 Dee Butler (Albox) ................................................….663 341904 Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) …........................................647 163681 Isabel Raths (paintings and commisions, Bedar) .....677 034957 Jeremy Fox-Rayner (Art Tutor) ..................................653 714767 Jill Bennett (Mojácar) ............................950 478383 / 600 070188 Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 308073 MarianMay Simpson …...........................………..……629 113436 Melanie .....................................................................638 495784 Miki ...........................................................................628 458491 Roberto Lombardi ................................950 930757 / 671 800317 The Gallery (La Concepción) ..................................636 411540

ARCHITECTS

AUCTIONS

Serenity House ………..........................……..(24hr) 956 127371

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY See also Solar Almería Green Energy (Arboleas) …...958 003391 / 628 872334 Biomass Pellets ...................................950 452919 / 673 784050 Simón (Recycling Cooking Oils) ……………............….697 126083

AMUSEMENT and GAMBLING MACHINES Cafeteria Bellagio (Mojácar Playa) ...........………….. 950 472323

ANTIQUES

Angel Pardo (Técnico) .......................950 121960 / 687 939315 A & A Auctions (Albox) ………..............950 064576 / 661 759882

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Cortijo Grande Casa Los Pinos …............................................…….950 468236

Cucador La Vida .....................................................................950 634562

Desert Springs Crocodile Pool Bar ….................................................678 746706

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin) La Montaña .............................................................670 589788 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas El Real) ..............950 391412

AUTOMATIC DOORS & GATES The Metal Works (Arboleas) …….......950 930520 / 638 900949

AWNINGS & BLINDS Curtains with Style (Sail shades) .......950 069032 / 678 811125 Costasol S.L. (Lloyd Dean) (See cover)...........................667 652 888 Coverbox (Albox) …................................................…615 992007 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 PersiVera 2005 S.L. ..................................................627 978635 Plisse Blind Repairs (Mark) …….............……………..673 411362 Sol Shaders S.L. .......................................................627 907207 Speedyfit (See p.4) ..................................................600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564

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El Pinar Bar El Pinar ........................................634 363834 / 634 397559

Huércal-Overa El Capricho …..........................................................697 297235 The Hub ......…………….....................................……950 135039

La Alfoquía Bar La Unión ...........................................................642 Bar Trabalon .......................................................….687 Bar Los Mellizos ……….........................................…667 Cielos …...................................................................634 El Local ……......................................950 634449 / 633

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La Hortichuela Sopranos (formerly Divas) .................620 166719 / 657 443791

Las Buganvillas Gnomo Feliz II ..........................................................950 132350 La Colonial ……………….........................................….636 140307

Cornish Pride (Albox) …................................………666 618933

BARS & CAFES See also Restaurants

Los Gallardos Apolo ……………................................................……600 495182 El Sitio .................................................................……950 398799 Meson Verfran ………...................................................637 810143

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Albox Bar Lepanto ................................................................642 906638 Cafe Azafran ............................................................677 655049 Cafe-Bar Oasis ………......................................…....669 242166 Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933 La Palmera ….....................................950 430993 / 659 056082 Maloan’s Bar ….........................................................634 300752 Oliver’s Bar …............................................................950 930988 TCs Cafe Bar ...............................................................663 327840 The Travellers Inn, Los Marcelinos ...........................642 011900

Alfaix La Venta de Alfaix .....................................................671 272464

Antas Bar Gloria ...................................…….950 453150 / 625 668613 Bar Restaurante Angela ...........................................664 279626

Arboleas El Mirador .......................................................................687 160 806 Hotel Rural Azabache ...............................................690 258813 Humbugs Cafe …......................................950 095904 / 634 309 465 Joke's BBB …......................................642 794094 / 670 650823 La Marmita ..............................................................950 449655

Bédar El Paso ...................................................................678 868963

Badger’s ....................................................................950 478525 Bar Alizee ...............................................................950 091810 Bar Esencial ...............................................................618 826092 Beachcomber ..............................................................634 339216 Big Fat Momma’s .......................................................634 315720 Burladero ……..........................................................950 615041 Cafeteria Bellagio .......................................…………950 472323 Cafetería Dolce …….................................................950 475178 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ………...........................645 414793 Café Latino ...............................................................626 717323 Cantina Don Pancho ................................................950 472543 Captain's Tapas Bar & Restaurant...............................617 477797 Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799 Delfos (Mojácar) (See p.53).......................................647 163681 Dolce Vita (See p.27)................................................950 478476 El Ángel (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................950 478343 / 607 537101 El Antler ………...........................................................600 540661 El Barrio Libre .............................................................950 475739 El Deseo ....................................................................670 018035 El Toro .....................................................................622 456560 Enrico ...................................................950 472995 / 642 514738 Fany …………...........................................………….634 312820 Jazz Life Café (Mojácar Pueblo) ........................…….647 724367

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Koi ….........................................................................950 615452 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478941 La Parata (See p.7).....................................................950 478186 La Piká .....................................................................950 930744 La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ....................................647 724367 Los Amigos ………….....................................……….950 478489 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ................950 475966 / 631 301368 Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405 Moca Cafe Bar …......................................................950 452885 No 353 (Mojácar)..................................950 104937 / 662 164424 Rincon de Zahorí ................................630 314400 / 625 103672 Rusty Nail …………....................................................950 472786 San Pedro Belgian Bar .............................................722 485340 Scotty's …...................................................................687 382540 The Emerald Isle (See p.48)....................................652 105827 The Irish Rover (See p.41)......................................950 473135 The Lemon Lounge .............................................….950 472659 The Loft …..........................................950 472432 / 690 756196 The Phoenician Golf .................................................603 279612 The Roof Garden (See p.29)....................................674 113218 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611 Valery Music ..............................................................950 615537

Vinilo Bar ................................................................629 657402

Valle del Este Hole in One Karen’s Bar ......................950 461068 / 677 655790

Vera Casa de la Vega ......................................................950 391208 La Amistad …………….….......................................…666 622085

Vera Playa Bar La Reva ...............................................................950 618032

Palomares 102 Tapas Bar …………...........................……………..615 157905. The Oasis Bar ....................................950 467381 / 676 365010 Centro Plaza ................................................................950 618614 La Dulce Casa ….................................................…….950 467768

Partoloa Mis Amigos …….................................................…….671 608498

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa Yellow Stone Bar ......................................................634 332178

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El Balconcito .............................................................635 589909 Frankie’s Bar .....................................950 467541 / 622 649469

Bar Dolar ....................................................................950 132015

Millionaire Sports Bar ……...................950 617467 / 637 255978 Restaurante Tibu .......................................................950 133747

San Juan de los Terreros Mi Cortijo ………......................................................…950 466323

Seron Sam's Bar ……...................................................…….610 044516

Turre Alice’s Bar ………......................................................620 876485 Chili ...................................................950 468425 / 608 802227 La Pará ……………............................................……637 545590

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La Buena Mesa ……............................950 467222 / 610 356387 BARS (BEACH BARS) La Peperina ................................................................677 420243 Aku Aku (Mojácar) ...............................950 478981 / 607 347612 The Blue Parrot ......................................................950 467682 Chiringuito Manacá (Mojácar) .....................................600 045599 Villaricos Costa Tranquila (San Juan de los Terreros)..664701457 Bar Genesis ………………................................…….647 073598 El Cid (Mojácar) ...................................950 472063 / 696 056128 Bar La Plaza Villaricos ............................................…950 467590 El Patio (Mojácar) ........................................................629 287265 El Galeon ……...................................................……600 559379 Hola Ola (Mojácar) ..................................................664 097279 La Casa del Siret ....................................................950 467777 Lola Bbme (Palomares) ……………….634 062350 / 657 303043 Los Angeles ..............................................................617 952760 Los Tarahis (Agua Amarga) .......................................950 138235 Los Conteros (See p.3)....................950 618629 / 699 010705 Mandala Beach Club (Mojácar) ........902 442420 / 950 437131

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Maui (Mojácar) ……...................................................950 478722 Neptuno Beach Club (Mojácar) ................................…616 005387 Playa Blanca (Mojácar) ........................950 473001 / 639 507520 Shambala (Mojácar) …..............................................950 399728 Sol y Arena (Mojácar) ..............................................950 478308 Tito’s (Mojácar) ..........................................................950 615030 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611

BEAUTY See Hair, Health & Beauty BEDROOMS Artizan (Vera) .............................……..950 390635 / 661 985310 Sleepcentre (Albox) ...........................671 715294 / 868 931872

BED & BREAKFAST

Casa Barranca (Huercal Overa) ....... 95 0952947 / 648 250699 Casa Blanca (Ogarite/Oria) ………..............................639 269216 Casa Jasmine (La Alfoquía) ......................................950 449513 BATHROOMS & SHOWERS Casa Jessica (Turrillas) .................... 697 623201 / 666 394707 24hr Casaserve ...................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Casas Limaria (Arboleas) ..................675 378291 / 950 930190 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 Casa Los Arcos (Mojácar) …….................................950 473165 Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) ..................... 686 400331 Dave & Gilly's B & B (Vera Town) …..........................950 391660 Las Persianas Azules (Velez Rubio) ..950 068054 / 630 149622 Hostal La Parata (Mojácar) ..................950 472670 / 637 733272 The Palms (Urcal) …………......................................678 832036 Villa Janian (Lijar) ..............................950 064259 / 626 328274

BICYCLE HIRE Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063 BiciStar (Vera) ……............................................……667 024001 BikeRun Sport (Albox) …………………950 930190 / 678 166252

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Ciclos Mountain Bike Aguilas …..........................……968 413984 BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin) Dazzlem (Vera Playa) ...........................627 818719 / 673 589874 Amigos Bowling Centre (Arboleas Ind. Estate) …….950 120269 Doltcini (Mojácar) ................................950 092600 / 658 028646 Ozone Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073 Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 BUILDING MATERIALS Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656 (& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc) Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) .........................950 460738 Aridos Mojácar S.L. ……..........................................650 914257 BICYCLE SALES, Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652 Casa Conchillo (Albox) …..........................................950 430740 MAINTENANCE & CLOTHING Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453 Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063 Comercial Vera (Vera) ........................902 112236 / 950 393329 BikeRun Sport (Albox) …………………950 930190 / 678 166252 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646 Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................……950 339800 Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 Sanyfer (Antas El Real) ………....................................950 459082 Matthew’s Elite Bike Shop (Garrucha).......................654 596247 VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028 Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 460738

BUILDING SERVICES

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds BOATS & NAUTICAL

24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 5* Patio …………................................................…..677 Veramotor S.A. ............................................................950 392552 A1 Multiservices Costel …….……….....................…617 A1 Services ………..............................635 810941 / 679 BOAT TRIPS ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 Glass Bottom Boat (Villaricos port) ….......................662 604456 Adam's Building Services .............................………..600 Orca Steve (Mojacar, Garrucha) ..............................634 352873 Red Line Coast Tours ….....................950 133082 / 687 189230

BOOKS Librería Nobel (Vera) ................................................950 392642 Tabernas Books …..............................663 121256 / 676 256083 The Book Box (Albox) ……................................…….662 585098 The Book People Almería …........……686 817945 / 626 578164 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE Mojácar Events

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Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 / 600 268176 AlmeriaBuilders.com ……......................659 685133 / 950 930520 Andalucian Con Co Print .................................….…..628 408197 Andaluz Building Services........... ……950 439094 / 664 025044 Andy the Builder (Mojácar) .................................... 634 348567 Antas Building Company …..........…..661 075802 / 655 772127 Arboleas Building ………........……….950 930536 / 634 306690 Armadillo ........................................…950 528128 / 663 303350 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Construction & Plastering (See p.18)...634 327201 / 661 129028 Construcciones DISACA (Mojácar) ...........................639 817778

Constructions Martinez Moreno (Rambla de Oria) ….696 052044 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 DAGA Construction ……...................................……686 846624 David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067 David Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Deco-house (Ismael) …………....................................670 596085 Diamond Plastering and Building Services .................671 717149 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Garden Works ...........................................................666 847583 Genco Construction ...................................................607 271869 Hire a Husband …………............……..677 557 190 / 950 930596 J B General Builder ................................................. 687 024884 Jasmine Construction C.B ...................................... 659 185189 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 MD Building Services ..........................628 414861 / 628 414862 Nash Construction ..................................................661 793418 P & S Building Services ……...….…….950 449639 / 671 318982 PR Building Services ............................608 673681 / 662 422170

Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779 Professional Bricklayer ……………........................…..626 730764 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ....618 920126 / 968 485729 Valley Construction ..............…………..665 517643 / 610 905173

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Vision Design and Build ........................950 459523 / 600 985583 Auto Corner (Limousines) .....................950 069198 / 667 439671 Caracola (Mojácar) .............................950 473157 / 637 545814 BUTCHERS Costa Coches (Mojácar) ........................950 459208 / 950 069272 Ávila (Vera) …….................................................……663 126062 Crown Rent A Car S.L. .......................950 478976 / 686 929861 Casa Jose (Garrucha) ..............................................950 132573 Europcar ............................................950 615101 / 654 297681 Juan’s Carniceria (Mojácar Playa) ….............………950 478409 Mo-Car (Mojácar) ................................950 478307 / 626 976973

CAKES TO ORDER Cafeteria Dolce (Mojácar Playa) ………................….950 Cafeteria Pasteleria Romantic (Mojácar) ..................950 Crazy Cakes Almeria .......................634 335821 / 634 Joan's Cakes & Bakes (Albox) ..................................678 Moca Cafe Bar (Mojácar).........................................950 No 353 (Mojácar)..................................950 104937 / 662 Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634

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CAMPSITES Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553

Solvi Car (Mojácar) …………....................................950 478151 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 1car1 UK car rental …….........................................…902 654452 Tikka RentaCar (Mojácar) ............................................950 472662 Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440

CAR HIRE

CAR WASH & VALETING

Autos Gowi (Garrucha) ........................950 806066 / 607 863939 Integral Autos (El Real) ...........................................950 459304 Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 571939

Khaled - Valeting (Mojácar) ......................................671 715285 Speedy Fit (Cucador) ............................950 438228 / 600 006032

CARD SHOPS C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Colin the Card (Albox) ……...................................…..650 600032

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................663 302740 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051

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CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……….................……950 615596 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

CARPENTRY A.N.S.T.E.Y - Carpentry & Joinery ………950 619178 / 687 251629 Barry Welsh (Turre) ....................................................646 101712 Inspired Timberwork ...........................950 528779 / 610 988371 James Wildwood ..........................................................634 328574 Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270 TJ Carpentry (Albox) …….....………….619 584405 / 635 979829 Unicraft …..............................................................…692 176069 Vision Design and Build ........................950 459523 / 600 985583

CARPET CLEANING Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 571939

CATERING / EVENTS See also Wedding & Party Planning Cortijo de la Media Luna ....................950 478813 / 659 Elite Cuisine ..........................................................610 La Capilla Restaurant (Las Alparatas, Mojácar) .......950 The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ....968 485729 / 618 Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines............600

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CATTERY see Kennels CHILDREN & BABY Auntie Lorna (Children’s Parties) .........950 619178 / 627 Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Albox) ........................950 Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 FiFi Flowers (Baby gifts) ...........................................677 Funky Monkeys, Pre school Group (Mojácar) .....……697 Mobility Matters (Hire) (Mojácar) ..............................950 The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615

Anna (Tarot) ……….........................................………670 897832 Chrissie Cremore ....................................................634 349638 Psychic Karen (Turre) …..........................................678 118108

CLEANING SERVICES A1 Cleaning ..............................................................666 340190 Amba Cleaners ........................................................697 516955 Chris .......................................................................627 565049 Clean Sweep ………..........................950 469345 / 662 390453 Clean Team …………..............………950 091840 / 634 332502 Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Crystal Clear ............................................................637 229464 Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596 Elite Cleaning Agency ........................629 113860 / 699 699617 Freshclean …………….........................659 353708 / 638 272482 Idea (Mojácar) .. ......................................................605 162709 Jone’s Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939 Limpiezas Cristina ….............................................…660 306695. Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) ……...678 567783 / 629 680161 New Pin Services ....................................................678 875508 Upholstery & Leather Cleaning ...................................636 193256

CLOTHING (Personalized) AdverTees (Mojácar Playa) ......................................634 336789 763052 104345 751244 146592 264179 615432 806126

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS Paul The Chimney Sweep …………..617 150300 / 850 993057 Sammy Sweep ..........…............................…………..619 070839

CHINESE & ASIAN RESTAURANTS Casa Sun (Mojácar Playa) ......................................950 099914 Chino Peking (Garrucha) .............................................950 132948 China Town (Aguilas) ................................................968 414786 Chino Tsing-Tao (Aguilas) ........................…...............968 448548 Dragon Chino (Las Buganvillas) ..................................950 133226 Gran Muralla (Albox) ................................................950 120166 Gran Muralla (Turre) ……............................................950 618880 Palacio Imperial Marina (Mojácar Playa) ….................950 472208 Restaurante Asiatico Yao (Mojácar Playa) 950 472570 / 686 998409

Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140 Tikka Uniforms (Mojácar) ….......................................950 472662

COMPUTERS Advance Digital ........................................................616 506569 Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 133059 Compleo Personal I.T. Centre .................................….950 393689

CHIROPODIST Fit Feet (Ann-Marie) .................................................647 415848 Kim White (Vera Playa) ………...................................637 149659 Mobile Chiropodist (Albox area) .................................637 209607

CHIROPRACTOR Maximilian Bolté (Garrucha) .............950 133515 / 650 700783 Paul Jensen ...............................................................950 460953

Computer Care (Nick) ...............................................600 070075

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Computer Services (Dani) ........................................678 490639 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472451 / 600 006032

COUNSELLING / HEALING Acupuncture & Massage .............................................637 120429 Barbara Clarke .............................................................637 469937 Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)..............................................634 349638 Cristina Ballesteros (Transcendental Meditation) ............622 903 600 Emotional Freedom Technique/Healer …......................645 290728 Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652 Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351 Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...............................663 336655 Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733 Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...968 485729 / 618 920126 Kate Roberts ...........................................................950 469540 Lucy Lovejoy (CraneoSacral Therapist) .....................647 045919 Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725 Norman & Carole Monro ..........................................950 439205 Reiki by Lynn …………......................950 473110 / 600 821871 Sara Vigar (Aromatherapy) .......................................665 334895 Shiatsu (Wendy) ....................................................671 851135 Sue Osman (Healer) ………...............950 473021 / 600 847964

Connexions (Turre) (See front cover).......................950 479502 C.Y.G. Vera ...........................................................950 393350 Don Robinson .........................................................646 587746 Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………...................……..950 430806 First Call Computer Solutions …......618 539500 / 628 251399 George Boricean .....................................................661 375489 Ink Cartridge Solutions (Albox) ……….................…….650 557428 Informatica-NV (Vera) ..................................................665 334991 Kamale-on ……………...............................................950 616521 COURIER DELIVERIES Mi PC (Almeria) …..............................................….950 633015 Mr. Micro (Turre) ....................................................950 479502 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 Palomares Computer Services ..................................659 353708 Nacex (Mojácar) ………..................................……….950 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) …….....................................950 475712 Offex Spain ................................…….......................966 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635

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CRAFTS Elaine's Wools (Arboleas) ........................................667 273889 Serendipity (Albox) ................................................617 699624 Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................662 443095

CURRENCY Currencies Direct (Mojácar) ...............950 478914 / 626 916443 Eurochange (Mojácar) ................................................615 403877 Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319

CYBERCAFES Can Connect (Albox) …........................................…..950 The Hub (Huércal-Overa) …............…………………..950 Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 Total Entertainment (Turre) ........................................950 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) …….............................950

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CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS PC-Solutions ...............................................................637 459293 Phoenix Computers (Albox) ................950 523214 / 644 125615 PhonePC (Garrucha) .................................................950 133502 PuntoMatica ................................................................950 133908 PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511 Sol Computers …...................................................…677 874645

CONSERVATORIES Screenmasters (See p.43)......….…..680 777789 / 677 152911

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Curtains with Style (See p.21)...........950 069032 / 678 811125 Curtainsandthings.................................................……678 684564 Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907

DAMP PROOFING Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672

DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT Centro Dental Vivadent (Vera) ..................................950 390655 Clinica Dental (Aguilas) ….........................................968 449121 Clinica Dental (Albox) ..............................................950 120732 Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989 Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534 DOORS See Windows & Doors Clinica Dental Saludent (Huércal-Overa) ……………..950 135672 Dental Clinic Belen Oliver (Olula del Río) ................950 443265 DRY CLEANERS Dentalbox (Albox) .........................................................950 121284 City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255 Nadal Pérez, M A (Turre) .........................................950 479444 DVD & VIDEO Odonto Stetic (Los Gallardos) ...........722 706732 / 950 398993 Puerta de Vera (Vera) ........................................950395319 The Hub (Huércal-Overa) ….........................………..950 135039 Valero Martinez (Garrucha) ………............................950 132047 Cinebank (Turre) .......................................................627 738957 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Image (Helen) ........................950 930192 / 665178326 Total Entertainment (Turre) ...950 468295 ...(Mojácar) 950 615596 Issysweigh (Albox) ...................................................600 334318 VHS to DVD conversion .. ........................................647 202599 Pam (Turre) ..............................................................639 465631 ELECTRICAL GOODS Vicki (Turre) .............................................................650 764623 Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) .............950 442012 DIGGER HIRE Centro Ferretería Lopez Mojácar ...........................950 473111 Antas Mini Diggers .............................950 069288 / 650 906114 De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129 Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 914257 Electro Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 121069 Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 841750 Electro Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Garrucha)..................950 460832 Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632 Economesticos La Juaida (Viator) ……………………..950 315560 Lubrin Plant Hire (Mini and Micro) .......950 592922 / 664 327898 Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832 Mick (Mini Digger) .....................................................634 375428 Nash Construction ..................................................661 793418 ELECTRICIANS Paco .................................................................................637 777 238 A1 Services ………..............................635 810941 / 679 631458 Tropicana Mini Digger ………………650 906114 / 950 069288 Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208 Andrew Morrison .....................................................627 250204 DIVING See Scuba Diving Anglo Electrical ........................................................671 948213 DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private) Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Centro Médico Mojácar ...............................................950 475105 Baltasar .....................................................................655 691107 Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500 Charlie Fyre ................................................................686 833444 Dr. Maria Rose (Garrucha) ..........................................950 132803 CD Electrical Services .........................662 414043 / 617 410534 Euroclinicas (Vera) ........................................................950 391300

DOG GROOMING Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734 Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123 Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…..617 313587 / 647 897533 Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616 Lulu’s (Albox) ...........................................................600 046557 Maddy Mobile Dog Grooming ……...............………….627 644266 Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734 SoloPerros (Turre) ..................................................674 509382

DOG TRAINING

Didi Arias (Mojácar) ……............................................639 724521 Connexions (Turre) ……..............................………….950 479502 DJT Electrical Services (Vera) .............686 817945 / 626 578164 DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS ElectroTorres ......................................950 472898 / 610 750771 Rod Bridges ……........................……..950 473035 / 687 261280

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Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 466352 José Cortés Electrical ……................950 363751 / 619 881325 Neil Godwin (Turre) ......................................................... 687 245 569 Peace of Mind 24/ 7 ............................................... 637 974662 Rod Bridges (Domestic Appliances) ….687 261280 / 950 473035 Williams Electrical (Andy)......................................…..677 741366

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES Voluta's Place (Parque Comercial Mojácar Playa) ….699 975552

ENTERTAINERS Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) .......................................687 340544 Amy Amy Amy Tribute Band ....................................645 886919 Ashley Cathcart .......................................................693 486788 Auntie Lorna (Children’s Parties) .......950 619178 / 627 763052 Bass Player with Vocals .........................................681 286291 Belly Dancer & Fire Eater ....................................... 680 124159 Blues Brothers ........................................................680 355376 Bob Management .......................................................666 310251 Brendan O'Dee .....................................................950 069101 Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533 Captain Sunshine …..........................950 618034 / 669 214545 Carmen Yuste GR ...................................................675 101355 Catchlove Music (Varied styles duo)…..950 634402 / 678 397536 Chris (Solo Guitarist) .................................................950 437606 Clive Sarstedt ….............................................…...…..950 398825 Darren Antony (Vocalist) ......................................... 672 112933 Dee Sharp Duo ……..............………..647 897533 / 659 022604 DJ Digit-Al ...............................................................634 338014 Dominic Doolittle ..........................................................681 339778 Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028 Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251 Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ...............687480694 Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966 Gary Williamson (DJ, Presenter, Host) .....................628 834798 Georges Femenias (vocalist/guitar) ……...…………….634 300356 Good stand in drummer ...........................................648 699733 Graham D.(Mobile) Karaoke ......................................662 480966 Head Band (Country/Folk/Blues) ..............................634 397513 Infinity (Vocal duo & tributes) ..................................678 821330 Jake Bourke (Vocalist/Musician) ...............................634 397513 Jazz Flautist .............................................................634 326672 Jill Farmiloe (Female vocalist) .................................607 443908 Jim Mackie (Piano Man) ..........................................651 751629 Johnny Slade (DJ Extraordinaire) ............................ 647 202599 JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746 Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244 Kev Moore .............................................................600 762856 Kim Allen .................................................................699 950257 Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525 Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268 Laura Blackburn (Vocalist) ......................................689 404244 Legend DJ (Ian) ………….....................................…634 313796 M Soul & Motown (all music styles) ........................634 340409 Marcela (Belly Dancing) ..............................................666 952089 Martyn Thompson (saxophonist) .............................648 683090

Maurice Casanove ....................................................671 386947 Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco ............................697 317557 Mel J ……...........................................664111990 / 950 069101 Menta & Canela Duo ..............................................645 886919 More Than Two (Más Que Dos) ...............................678 752178 Don Tadeo ..................................................................670 860386 North South Country Boys ........................................634 332135. Northern Lights Karaoke …...............................……..697 500673 Obsession Duo (female sax & guitarist) ...................693 796628 Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120 Ratatouilles .............................................................638 391975 Red (Female Vocalist) .............................................628 149340 Replay Duo ..............................................................950 124154 Richard Hill ..............................................................670 243461 Rocio Starry (Vocalist) .............................................645 886919 Sabrina Lloyd .............................................................661 055440 Shirin (bellydancer) .................................................607 805367 Short-Fuse Blues Band...............................................651 610189 Snakebyte ................................................................634 397513 Solo Simon ...............................................................667 989270 Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, Disco etc) ............634 311652

Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 Steve King (Mobile DJ) ......................950 137177 / 680 Sue Moretta …….............................…......................672 The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 The Jaguars ............................................................634 The Opium Buddhas ………………….687 033106 / 667 The Twilight Shadows (Duo) ....................................950 Tom Lee ……............................................................671 Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 Tony Justice ……….............................950 950797 / 637 Trio Chaos ................................................................687 Triple Trouble Blues Band ........................................671 Wind Instruments .....................................................659

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ESTATE AGENTS Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 AlmeríaCasas ...........................................................950 387852 Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) ..850 993099 / 628 872334 Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792 Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054 Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..678 347125 / 950 092094 Arboleas Property Shop .................…....................…958 003391 BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914 Calida Homes (Arboleas)See p.59).......950 430763 / 634 302801

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Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) ..........950 134434 / 649 777218 Casas y Sol (Aguilas) …........................................…..968 446663 Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254 Cole's of Andalucia ...............................950 469592 / 697 640681 Complete Holiday Care .......................950 478612 / 610 808631

Gogo Estates (Aguilas) ........................968 414459 / 615 282151 Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan)....950 466122 / 666 687251 Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447 Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526 Indalo Real Estate ...........................950 091137 / 616 760409 Indasol Mojácar S.L. .................................................950 472200 Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 251238 InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 255765 Isabel Morales (Civil Engineer) ..................................617 749105 K7 Mojácar ...............................................................950 478555

Cortijos Almería …………............……........................676 916088 Daniel González Aranda ...................................................686 846 624

Linnitt Properties (Turre).............................................950 479054 Mojácar Estates (See p.45)......................................950 478935

Euroxan (Vera) .........................................................699 Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 Find Me A Home .................................951 914195 / 636 FW Properties ................................634 325152 / 634

067922 314767 266641 352285 Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009 New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) ..................................950 438221 New One Stop (Mojácar) (See p.13)........................950 473040 New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See back cover).950 475800 / 607 146352 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538

Okisur (Mojácar) .........................................................950 478386 Olive Property Sales (Bédar)(See cover) .950 469624 / 687 938466 Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ...........................950 478915

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Realtors MB Spain ...................................................678 347125 Relocation Almería (Mojácar) .......................................950 473259 Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ................................…950 472200 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 Sol y Mar (Albox) ...............................950 064584 / 635 979829 Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ………950 431855 / 661 143871 Spanish Hideaways (Oria) ....................634 366672 / 676 604008 Spain Assured (See front cover)............950 469622 / 634 300020 Spain Property Finder …..............……........................686 878789 Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)(See p.56).950 615388 Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) ............................…..950 618209 Vaitier SL (Cabrera) .....................................................609 626140 Veritas Homes (Mojácar) (See p.23)............950 472430 / 610 053563 VIP Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See back)..950 472524 / 617 587903 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827 WPMS Inmobiliario (Villaricos) ..........678 321111 / 950 618697

EVENT MANAGEMENT See also Wedding and Party Planning JuJu Entertainment .............................950 950797 / 697 462746

EXCURSIONS Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) ………...……………..678 838547

FABRICS Curtains with Style (See p.21)...........950 069032 / 678 811125

FASHION Charlotte’s Island Secrets ........................................600 691685 Dandara (Garrucha) ................................................950 617013

Donna’s Boutique (Turre) .........................................677 542931 Garabatis (Children's) Mojacar Playa …..........………670 035630 Gill’s Fashions (Mojácar) ..........................................950 472835 Glad Rags (Albox) ……….........................................634 313071 H & R Men's Fashion (Albox) …................................692 682164 Liz Fashion Accessories (Mojácar) .627 970819 / 607 511179 Manumaga (Mojacar Playa) …………..........................659 884479 Modern Times (Mojácar Playa) …..........…………….950 475207 Oasis Fashions (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5)...............950 473222 Party Plan Fashions …………..............……………….659 185039 Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 478690 Saga Boutique (Mojácar) .........................................950 475258 Simply The Best (Albox) …………..............................659 185039 Wailaky (Alfoquía) ……........................................….634 896975

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Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838 FENCING Chain Link Almanzora ………...................................697 801875 Entrenador Personal I.F.B.B. …….....................……..676 871950 Fitness For All (Bédar) ………..........…………………..647 593323 FINANCIAL SERVICES Gimnasio Formas (Turre) .............................................950 468065 AMASS ……......................................................……..678 035992 Indigo Gym (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 475 403 Blevins Franks (Neil) ................................................965 705502 Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) …………………..950 473137 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 Lotus Integral Yoga Centre (Mojácar) ........................617 719913 Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....…...…950 478914 / 626 916443 Pam - Fitness & Slimming .........................................639 465631 Fox Financial Spain S.L. (Mojácar) ……...............…..950 478617 Sansonora (Mojácar Playa) .....................................630 688615 Kennedy Financial Services .........................................678 035992 Sierra Club Desert Springs .......................................687 599115 Totus Wealth Management .....................................…950 472242 Sol Yoga Centre (Arboleas) .....................................686 400331 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) .........................950 449451 Valle Del Este Spa & Health Centre ..........................950 548600 Vicki’s Fitness & Slimming (Turre) .........................650 764623

FLORISTS Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985 Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211

FLY SCREENS AA Window Doctor ..............…………630 231644 / 636 838484 Armadillo …......................................…950 528128 / 663 303350 Offshore Money Management .............952 830916 / 950 398078 Bugs ...........................................................................600 049515 Coastal Mosquitoes ..................................................610 000700

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …............………………..950 263565 Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ............................................950 475067

FIREPLACES Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 472135 Tabika (Vera) …...........................……950 390110 / 950 390635

FISH & CHIPS The Chippy (La Alfoquía) ........................................634 324484

FISHING Orca Steve Sea Fishing (Mojacar/Garrucha) ……… 634 352873 Pete Fishing Trips (Mojácar/Garrucha) …..................634 379173 Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid &Graham)………. 647 020929 / 647 803030

FITNESS See also Activities-ClubsAssociations Alison .....................................................................666 Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) .......................637 Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 Betsy Fox Zumba ....................................................603 Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687

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Curtains with Style (See p.21).........950 069032 / 678 811125 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Sol Shaders S.L. .....................................................627 907207 Speedy Fit (See p.4)...........................950 472451 / 600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Tony Justice ...................................…..950 950797 / 637 159249 Ventanas y Puertas Mojacar S.L. ......................…….950 473104

CollyFer (Huércal Overa) …….............617 456259 / 617 456335 Funeral Homes Robles (Cuevas) ..............................657 921383 Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias (Vera) 950 390884 / 607 705672 Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) ........................................950 478102

FOOD SHOPS Arkrites (Roquetas) ................................................. 950 334081 Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........634 301490 / 634 304288 Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) …..........950 442012 Eurowise (Albox) ……………….............................…..950 439801 Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 132048 Home Sweet Home (Turre) ...............................……..950 479487 Las Buganvillas Minimarket ………........................…..635 036408 Manoli (Arboleas) ….................................................627 941654 Price Busters (Albox) .................................................950 951494 Sol Supermercado (Albox) ….......................................950 430043 Spar Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) ...........…………..950 135222 Spices n' Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694 Super Corner (Turre)..........................950 468303 / 637 016107 The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791

FUNERAL PLANS Avalon Europe S.L. .................................................966 799070 Avalon Europe (Local rep. Peter Brown) ...................634 306864 Avalon Europe (Peter McArdle) .................................663 558148 Golden Leaves Funeral Plans (Benitachell)............. 966 493082 Iberian Funeral Plans (See p.31)...........951 203994 / 965 993498

FOOD SUPPLIERS Food4 .............................................................618875394 Fresh Herbs ............................................................695 941724 King’s Foods ...........................................................606 437683

FUNCTION VENUES The Kimrick (Mojácar Playa) .......……......................950 La Capilla (Las Alparatas, Mojácar) .........................950 Miraflores Restaurant (Camping Los Gallardos) .........650 The Palms (Urcal) ………...................950 958167 / 678

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FURNITURE PACKAGES Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE Andinas (Antas, El Real) ...........................................950 459128 Artisanos (Antas) …...…….......................................…696 431510 Casa Nativa (Valle del Este) …….............................629 624286 El Pinar (Los Carasoles) ....................950 104272 / 670 845498 La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508 Martin & Leah Hurst, Casa Piña (Turre) ......................652 299576 Soluciones Rusticas (Carboneras) …950 364835 / 646 821821

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The Furniture Doctor .............................................667 989270

FURNITURE SHOPS Casas Nativa (Valle del Este) ..................................629 624286 Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ...950 633288 De Lima’s Used Furniture (Mojácar Playa)..950 615364 / 674 280268 El Pinar (Los Carasoles) ……......................…………950 104272 El Rincón de Mueble (Vera) ......950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071 Elleann’s Homestyle .................................................674 514999 Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) ......................950 105711 Flat Pack Services (assembly) ................................634 326308 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491

GARDENS 24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Acer Garden Services ..............................................697 618320 Agave …….................................................................617 826334 Cedar Landscapes …….............……....................…620 112193 Clare’s Hanging Baskets …………...............………….634 331440 Clean Team …………..............………950 091840 / 634 332502 Garden Works ..............................…..950 132518 / 666 847583 Indal Ocio (Furniture & BBQs) (See p.57)...............850 993090 Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187 L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538 Lady Muck Gardening .............................................697 317557 Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) ….........................667 562872 Mediterranean Gardens …….................................. 661 577019 Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884 Nash Construction (Landscaping)...............................661 793418 Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 855294 Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 459146

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ..................................950 132458 Ideas del Mueble (Antas) ...........................................950 452816 Inspired (Albox) (See p.6)........................................950 091153 Koala Furniture (Antas) (See p.63)..................….........950 392307 Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630 Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778 Sleepcentre (Albox) ..............................868 931872 / 671 715294 Sofa & Sofa (Las Buganvillas) ................654 596247 / 654 596220 Unicraft (Upholstery) ..................................................692 176069 Gas Alboran

GAS SUPPLIERS ....................................656 662000 / 950 259382

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GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208 Smith Plumbing S.L (Spanish Authorised)...................950 468041 Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos) .............................687 960362 Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos camping ) ..............950 469684 Avon (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318 Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................678 009051 Beauty by Marilyn ....................................................950 398852 Beauty Center (Mojácar) (See p.37)..........................687 480694 Bonita Hair & Beauty Salon (Mojácar) .........................950 473159 Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………657 982878 Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086 Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106 Donna's (Albox)..................................950 930167 / 628 669456 Elegance (Turre) ......................................................634 308877 Etticut (Turre) .............................................................667 971960 Euphoria Hair & Beauty (Esparragal) ...868 188706 / 657 713571 GLASS CURTAINS Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Farrow's Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472451 / 600 006032 Favola (Las Buganvillas) (See p.7).........................675 622216 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……....................…..663 923733 Hollywood Beauty & Hair ..............................................965 326082 GLAZING (Supply & Repair) IIsabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462 AA Wiindow Doctor ......................…630 231644 / 950 091128 Jax Hair & Beauty (Albox) …..................………………645 560367 Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376 Jean & Co.(Mojácar Playa) ……..............................…950 615094 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Jing (at Pascal Chevallier Emporium) ......................622 251432 Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546 Kim White (Beauty)(Vera & Mobile) ………...……….637 149659 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472451 / 600 006032 Kuts 2 (mobile) ..........................................................662 094372 LAB (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..............................950 473110 GOLF COURSES Loulou’s (Albox) …..............................850 993141 / 642 015920 Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 655600 LU & NA (Valle del Este) …….............................…950 461113 Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 479176 Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) .....................697 421672 Desert Springs ........................................................637 861591 Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) …655 299494 Macenas Beach Golf ...................…....................…..950 548240 Oceanic Massage Therapies (Mojácar)........................687 619239 Marina Golf ..............................................................950 133230 Opulence (La Alfoquía) …...........................................619 467295 Valle del Este ...........................................................950 398743 Pascal Chevallier Emporium (Mojácar) .........................950 472790 Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) (See p.44).......950 618129 GOLF HOLIDAYS Emerald Golf Breaks (Mojácar) 610 526351 / UK 0044 (0) 7865 990578 Sunshine Fairway Golf Breaks ................................669 704581 GOLF TUITION Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 Marcus (Mojácar) .....................................................610 Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ............... 638 Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676

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GRASS, ARTIFICIAL Grass 4 U .................................................................638 Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......……………629 Inspired (Albox) (See p.6)........................................950 Tiger Turf ............................................950 431624 / 635

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GUTTERING Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY Affinity Beauty Treatments (Arboleas/La Alfoquia) ......678 992093 Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .......................................670 094722 Avon Co-ordinator (Jane) ……...................................670 722705 Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454 Avon Cosmetics (Bedar) ...........................................950 398980

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Phoebe (at Pampered) .............................................662 Pure Natural Deodorant ...........................................950 R retreat (Cucador) ……...........…...............................626 Room 97 (La Alfoquia) .............................................683 Salon de Peluqueria y Estetica (Garrucha) ...............950 Sarah Noble (mobile hairdresser) ...........................692 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) ...........................950 Studio 201 (Mojácar Playa) ................950 096189 / 634 The Spanish Beauty Club (Mojácar / Vera) ..............637 Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667

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HARDWARE OUTLETS Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384 Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026 Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064 Ferretería Soler (Garrucha) ……..................................950 460073

HEATING ABC (A Better Climate) .......................647 247494 / 950 Andrew Morrison (Econo-Heat)..................................627 Barry & Graham (oil heating) ………........................620 Mike Lacey ..........................................950 069073 / 636 Neater Heater ………...................................………….634

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HEALING See Counselling/Healing HEALTH FOODS Girasol (Albox) ….......................................................639 089170

Wavelengths (Albox) ………….................................…950 120309

HerbalAlmeria, Herbalife Independent Distributor .....634 Hierbabuena (Aguilas) ……........................................968 Home Sweet Home (Turre) ..............................……..950 Las Hierbas de Maria (Mojácar) ..............…………….657

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HIRE Baby Basics (Equipment Hire) ...................................950 104345 Baby Rentals (Mojácar) …..................................…….699 648058 Bebebel ………..........................................................661 575532 Easy Hire (Mojácar Playa)...........................................634 322475

Hotel Puntazo (Mojácar) ...........................950 478265 / 950 478 229 Hotel Rural Azabache (Arboleas)..................................690 258813 Hotel Mexico (Puerto Rey) ......................................950 132061 Hotel Salinas (Cabo de Gata) .....................................950 370103 Hotel & Spa Don Juan (Aguilas) ................................968 493493 Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617131 Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ......................................950 130444 Hotel Valle del Este ...................................................950 398743 Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) ..................................902 472222 Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) .........950 466353 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250

HOUSE & PET SITTING David .............................................................................. 950 Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 Louise ....................................................................... 680 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648

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Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688 HOUSE CLEARANCE Nursery Hire (San Juan de los Terreros) ….666 255765 / 950 466472 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699 The Baby Hire Centre ................................................615 806126

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

HOME CARERS see also Nursing Almería Angels ..........................................................902 Care Fusion ..............................................................674 Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 CostaCare Services.....................................................674 Delbelle ……………....................................................693 Louise, personal carer ...............................................680

HORSE RIDING Centro Hipico Valle del Almanzora .........................691 Didi Arias (Mojácar) ...............................................639 Media Legua Equestrian Centre (Vera) ..............……667 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) ...................................678 Sanctuary Limaria .....................................................628

Home Sweet Home (Turre) ................................……..950 479487 026468 Simone Senft (Tupperware) .................950 068181 / 676 308217 509382 HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING 333442 509789 Grupo Sedesa (Vera) ...............................................950 390990 796937 ICE CREAM PARLOURS 124159 Bontá (Mojácar Playa) ..............................................950 472939 Twister (Mojácar Playa) ........................………………950 472357 241878 INSURANCE 724521 243561 Adeslas ............................................950 472701 / 633 431900 838547 Albox Insurance .........................................................950 121943 239696 Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450

HOTELS & HOSTALS Hostal El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767 Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) .........................................968 419466 Hotel Cala Real (Aguilas) ..........................................968 414562 Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ......................................968 411650 Hotel Carmona (Vera) ..............................................950 390760 Hotel - Casa Rural, Cortijo de la Media Luna (Mojácar) 950 478813 Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) ……......................................968 447125 Hotel Family (Agua Amarga) ......................................950 138014 Hotel Madrid (Aguilas) ................................................968 411109 Hotel Mamabel's (Mojacar Pueblo) .....950 472448 / 663 700542 Hotel Mayari (Calabardina) .................620 629508 / 968 409338 ASSSA Seguros (Vera) (See p.31)..............……………950 392487

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Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950 Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333 BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054 Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307 Domus Vivendi (Marina de la Torre, Mojácar) ........950 133607 Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090 García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 473192 Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806 908 Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........902 105499 Liberty Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206 Liberty Seguros .......................................................902 444311 Linea Directa ………....................................................902 123248 Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376 Maxine Morgan Liberty Seguros (Las Buganvillas) ........669 074 996 Mojácar Insurance (See p.49)...................................634 323399 Optimum Insurance Services ..............950 930548 / 634 324502 Sol y Mar (Albox) ……….....................950 064584 / 654 590258 Sol Insure ………..........................................………..950 472098 Spanish Hideaways (Arboleas) ……......................….950 064682 Victoria Insurance ..........................................………950 475241

INTERIOR DESIGN Evie Fox-Rayner ................................603 493163 / 653 714767 Curtains with Style (See p.21) ..........950 069032 / 678 811125 Deco-house (Ann) .....................................................666 260792 Essential Solutions …….............................................627 245658 Light & Luz (Vera) ...................................................686 457714 Lola Barranco ………..........................950 086116 / 691 261818

INTERNET TV Connexions (Turre) (See front cover).......................950 479502 Ezetv .......................................................................950 091112

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GSF Communications ..........................................950 473102 La Luna (Garrucha) ....................................................950 132543 IPTV Spain UKTV ...............................619 893214 / 699 386277 Serendipity (Albox) ................................................617 699624

INTERNET PROVIDERS Connexions (Turre) ……..............................…………..950 479502 Next .............................................................................950 479369 GSF Communications ..........................................950 473102 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) ……....................................950 475712 Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING

Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197 Berben petsitting (Velez Rubio) ..................................658 087966 Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073 Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 / 627 564640 Dog & Cat Sitter Service …………………..................676 389592 INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673 1-2-1 Translations (Spanish, English, Norwegian)......662 390453 Five Bone Hotel (Turre) ............................................630 234556 4wayconnections .....................................................646 844708 Gatotel .....................................................................634 678852 Alpha Interpreting and Translation .......950 133508 / 677 530690 Andrés Mojácar) ........................................................679 932632 Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) ..............................606 198958 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545 Cristina …….......................................................…..626 741386 Clara Mata ..............................................................629 132529 Donna (Turre) ...........................................................634 356330 Donna González-Linnitt ...........................................699 067922 Elizabeth ..................................................................662 504734 Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876 Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) .................616 605341 Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150 Home from Home ...................................950 069010 / 677 382713 Kathryn Jones .........................................................629 931125 Horse & Dog sitting …………..............................……607 554984 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) .............609 781438 Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165 Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) .......................... 676 951352 Louise ....................................................................... 680 124159 Marguerite ……....................................................…..687 814157 My Place or Yours ....................................................607 554984 Marisa .....................................................................636 179128 Palomino Kennels & Cattery …………722 435226 / 950 067051 Michaela Talbot .........................................................608 626708 Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662 Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366 Personal Pets (sitter/ walker) ….................................634 378193 Paul Jessop (Aguilas) .............................................626 421623 Pet Hotel (Los Gallardos) ........................................634 312821 Simply Solved ………............................................….617 882689 Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482 Solutions Almería ......................................................687 632435 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200 Susi ..................................................................................617 920 190 Sleepy Hollow (Huércal-Overa) ….............................617 313587 Tom Jones .................................................................608 721334 The Hilton Cattery ..................................................950 163489 Traducciones Levante ..............................................606 953775 Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas) ….650 211952 Wendy Interpreter/Translator ................................. 661 194278 KEY CUTTING Yamile (Written Translations) ....................................626 207575

INVESTMENTS Fox Financial Spain (Mojácar) ……......................…..950 478617

IRONING Can Iron 4U ............................................................. 665 Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 Clean Team …………..............………950 091840 / 634 Coser y Planchar (Vera) .........................................689

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JET WASHING Aguaclean …………….........................950 064608 / 697 559395 Mobile Jet Washing ………..................950 069121 / 605 376873

JEWELLERS / JEWELLERY Donna’s Boutique (Turre) .........................................677 542931 Jewellery Paula (Albox) …..........................................960 430871 Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ...........................................950 460636 Joyerias Vasary (Mojácar Playa) ……........…………….950 473164

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KITCHENS

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24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 Artizan (Vera) ................................…950 390635 / 661 985310 Clean Team Laundry Service ...................................634 Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 Ivi's Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 Lavanderia Los Arcos ...............................................950

390255 332502 414327 132657 478359

LEGAL SERVICES See also Solicitors 4wayconnections ...................................................646 844708 ALO Services (Zurgena) ......................950 449179 / 667 994682

Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ...950 921975 / 722 Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 Mojácar Kitchens & Bathrooms ...........950 473104 / 669

136950 584405 024884 143036

Pure Kitchens ..............................................................637 064651

LAUNDERETTES Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................639 161725 City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255

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Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …......…………. 950 471357 English Wills Spain …......................…...................607 646027 Gecko Legal Services …..........................……......…617 611140 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 473192 Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420 Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568 Mayor Consulting (Mojácar & Garrucha) ...................950 615185 Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........……………………950 472710 Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863 Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621 MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..............................................950 431720

Sol-Aero (Vera) ..................................609 685132 / 661 985358 Water Park (Vera Playa) …...................................…..902 361294

LIGHTING Light & Luz (Vera) ...............................950 391804 / 697 643658

LINEN Gill’s English Bedlinen (Mojácar) ............................950 472835

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Amigos 10 Pin Bowling (Arboleas Ind. Estate) ..........950 120269 Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840

Karting (Garrucha) ….........................................……950 460207 LOCKSMITHS Nautarum Sea Museum (Garrucha) ………........…..950 139554 Paintball Almanzor (nr. Arboleas) ..................………..619 559261 24hr Locksmith .................................950 472982 / 658 828560 Ozone Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073 Arboleas Locksmith ...................................................697 243181 Paragliding ………................................635 243539 / 680 358549 Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ................950 431497 / 674 141559

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MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Caravan Storage (Antas) …….............................….661 508776 Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 161348 Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 688153 Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660 329907 Hispavan ..............................................950 047033 / 687 845730 Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552

Locksmith (Dean)......................................................666 949213 Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas) …................……………..697 243181

MOBILE PHONES See Telecommunications MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022 Harley Dees ………….........................678 899026 / 600 685550 Antonio Diaz .............................................................689 127535 Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 133033 Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328 Nafta Custom (Antas) ………...............950 619293 / 615 938352 Leña Ramos (Arboleas) …...............….630 356095 / 616 044719 Lee (Arboleas) …………………....................................636 092632 NEWSAGENTS Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Log-On-Tommy ……............................................……619 070839 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Logs for Sale ..............................................................687 314775 Phil (Arboleas) ………………….....................................634 328779 Potty Finca Services .........................950 163930 / 616 855294

LOGS FOR SALE

MASSAGE Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 120429 Holistic Massage, Lorraine ................950 064484 / 687 569113 Alternatva (Jessica Rippin) ..........................................676 248170 Oceanic Massage Therapies (Mojácar) .......................687 619239 Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564

MEALS ON WHEELS Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442

METAL WORK Angel Welding …………............................................610 Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 FS Fabrications …..............…………..627 167167 / 671 Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 Metalbox (Albox) .......................................................950 P & D Metals ............................................................638 Speedy Fit Security Grilles ....................................600 The Metal Works ................................950 930520 / 638

601524 431738 109986 000700 424558 834064 633090 707406 006032 900949

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Almería Angels ..........................................................902 ATS District Nurse ……………..................................662 Belle Care (Home/hospital)......................................602 Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684

026468 A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884 277845 Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176 495750 333442

NUTRITION Alternatva (Anne-Marie Pichon)

...............................666 966573

ONLINE MARKETING Donna González Linnitt .............................................699 067922

OPTICIANS Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468 Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122 MultiOpticas (Mojácar) ..............................................950 472285 MultiOpticas (Garrucha) ...........................................950 460665 Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495 MultiOpticas (Carboneras) .....................................950 130707 Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807 Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709 Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166 C.I.S Services (Arboleas) ........................................634 621747 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726 Day’s Painting Services ..............................................634 365553 Eurodec ……..........................................................…667 238273 Euro Painters Spain …………….......................………677 557190 Futura España ..........................................................950 615338 Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881 JPM ...........................................................................627 090422 Metalwork Painting ………………………699 246932 / 659 185039 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Paint Magic ..............................................................617 904774 Paul ...........................................................................649 186107 Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259 S.O.S. Painting ……………........................................651 500670 SWH Painting Services .......................622 899167 / 683 479261 Susana's Painting Services ….............................……649 759053 The Fast Brush .........................................................950 472668

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES See Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921 Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991 PERFUMES & COSMETICS Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777 Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ..................................666 348253 Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596 PEST CONTROL Optica Orbera (Albox) .....................................950430101 Jason …….........................................950 064015 / 680 903609 Opticalia M&G (Albox) ................................................950 121084 Sedesa (Vera) …………............................................950 390990 Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482 Salas (Huércal Overa) ................................................950 135081 + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279 Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …....................................….950 472783

OSTEOPATHS Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381 Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385 Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765

PAINTING & DECORATING ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016

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Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ......................................….950 478098 PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT Indalo Burger (Mojácar Playa) ...............................950 099119 InterZoo (Vera) .......................................................950 390075 La Góndola (Garrucha) ..............................................950 133928 Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872 La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928 Shift My Pets Transport (Spain/UK) ……...........………634 368430 Little Italy II (Garrucha) …………...........………………950 133802 Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560 Osteria (Mojácar) ........................................................950 615151 PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES Ottocento (Mojácar Playa) .........................................950 615100 20seven photography ................................................633 773563 Pizzeria Gallo (Aguilas) …...........................................968 447862 Almería-Fotografía .....................................................663 627942 Pizzeria D'Angelo (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 478517 Bluwater Photography ….........…………………………616 189002 Pizzeria El Desvío (Turre) ............................................607 804488 Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182 Pizzeria Portofino (Mojácar) .......................................950 472809 Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) .............................................620 786914 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz (Turre) …...........…….950 479646 Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........……………………950 430223 Pizzería Quick (Garrucha) .............................................950 132305 Indigo Photography & Video ...................................637 974793 Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308 Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852 Pulcinella (Mojácar Playa) .........................................950 109652 Professional Video Services ......................................647 202599 Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 478401 Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207 Samz (Los Gallardos) ..................................................950 398981 The Image Suite …….............................…........................647 918 848 Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa)..........................................950 093075 Toros Bravos ............................................................607 117174

PLASTERERS

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS

David Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Paul Morrison (See p.18).............…….634 327201 / 661 129028 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 Diamond Plastering and Building Services ...............665 706880 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) ……...................................950 475712 PODIATRY Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726 Clinica Podológica (Garrucha) ..................................950 132768 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 PLUMBERS Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 24hr Casaserve ..............................................950 466438 / 676 3062699 PHYSIOTHERAPY A-Z Plumbing & Heating …………..….616 888058 / 662 342669 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ......................................695 355381 A1 Services ………..............................635 810941 / 679 631458 Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765 Andy (Mojácar) ........................................................697 302039 Ignacio López de la Fuente (Mojácar) ......................627 244730 Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247 Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564 Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

PIANO TUNER Terry …...................................................................…662 517106

PICTURE FRAMING Casa de Cabra (Albox)

........................................ 633 364329

PIZZERIAS Antonella (Mojácar Playa) .............................……..950 450215 BiancoRossi (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 472682 Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506 Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) .....................................950 615224 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba (Mojácar Playa) ............645 414793 Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614 Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425 El Ángel (Mojácar Pueblo) ...................950 478343 / 607 537101 El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) ....................................950 478846 El Sitio (Los Gallardos) ….................................……950 398799 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738 Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966 Il Forno di Roma (Vera) (See p.51).........................950 395655 Il Giardino (Mojácar Playa)........................................642 553699

Armadillo …..................................…950 528128 / 663 303350 Ashley Reliable Plumbing (Albox area)......................610 052407 Barry H ..................................………........................667 853062 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating ..950 930900 / 968 969962 Cosy Casa Plumbing (Albox) ……............................950 425049 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Knowles ….........................................950 137197 / 606 807797 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............………………..687 466352 Mike Lacey ..........................................950 069073 / 636 407543 Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041

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PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

POOL COVERS 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 Coverbox (Albox) …….................................................615 992007 Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097 Hispavan pool covers ........................950 047033 / 687 845730 Real Covers (Mojácar) ........................950 478763 / 609 667333

POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064 Aguagéstion Cantoria (Maintenance) ……….............653 078040 Alloa Pool Care (Albox) ………….................…………..650 244018 Aquazul Piscinas ….....................................................647 841750 Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389 D & J Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 Exclusive Holiday Villas ..................................................950 092 602 Guardian Angels (Pool Cleaning) …...950 466396 / 600 470778 Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350 HM Heating ................................................................652 970608 Hidro-Sport S.L. (Pebbletec) .................................…950 581407 IndalPool (Albox) …………...............................……..950 431859 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178 Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865 Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bedar) ..........................637 915898 Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525 Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681 Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299 Reflections Pool Services ........................................642 341603 Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523 Sparkling Pools (Pool Cleaning) ….......................…….600 386437 Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ....................950 472845 Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549 The Property Shop Pool Maintenance …...............….950 475241 Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322 Triton Pool Maintenance ....................950 930955 / 666 103987 Tropicana Swimming Pool Construction 650 906114 / 689 404244 True Blue Pools & Spas ..............................................661 148998 Underwater Pool Services …….....................................628 662582

A1 Cheapest Print ….....................................………622 AdverGraf & AdverTees ..........................................634 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) ……...................................950 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950

493499 336789 162709 393835 262100 475712 133492

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 24hr Casaserve .....................................950 466438 / 676 306269 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 Arboleas Builders ………...............……950 930536 / 634 306690 Can I Help You (Vera) ………..................................691 662267 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Exclusive Holiday Villas (See p.35)..........................950 092602 Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022 IDP Services …………................................................608 238775 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414 Jasmine Construction C.B ..........................................659 185189 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681 Sunshine Villas .....................................950 091840 / 634 347109 Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...................950 475199 / 629 673450 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865 Almería Property Services .....................950 060135 / 660 734323 Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073 Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580

POSTAL SERVICES Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502 Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ....................………..663 302740 Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) .........................................662 474861 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ................................................950 393835 Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) (DHL)...................................950 475712 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290 The Post Shop (Albox) ………..............950 064584 / 635 979829 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

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APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164 Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533 Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643 Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254 Coastal Properties (Mojácar) ........................................950 475235 Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631 E-Property Almería ...................................................677 146592 Exclusive Holiday Villas (See p.35)..........................950 092602 Findmeahome ....................................951 914195 / 636 266641 Holiday Home Europe .........................950 120210 / 654 590258 Holiday Letting Service ..........................950 472903 / 627 565049 Homes of Spain ..... (Huércal Overa)..950 616516 / 616 562447 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 Indalo Real Estate .............................950 091137 / 616 760409 Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................……....................….950 472200 Inmoterreros ...................................................................666 255 765 KJ Property Maintenance (Albox /Arboleas) ............608 625675 KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 863320 Loufa S.L.(Mojácar Pueblo) …..........................……..950 472773 Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 478935

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Mojácar Holiday Services .................950 699947 / 634 972377 PROPERTY VALUATIONS Mojácar Long Term Rentals …........................………950 478383 Philip Chesler (Chartered Valuer) …................………687 814369 Mojácar Property Maintenance & Decorators ………..649 304441 PSYCHOLOGIST New Wave Villas (Mojácar) ................950 475800 / 607 146352 Noble Services ...................................................... 692 188200 Dr. Jane Thompson .............................968 485729 / 618 920126 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

Relocation Almería (Mojácar) .......................................950 473259 Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 Sierra property Rentals (Bédar) ...............................678 587007 Spanish Property Choice (Mojacar) ..... 950 475823 / 634 351562 Sunshine Villas .....................................950 091840 / 634 347109

QUAD BIKES see Motorcycles RADIO STATIONS Cadena Ser Levante (Spanish, local and national) ....950 Onda Aguilas (100.1) ….............................................968 Plusfm ……….................................….609 818283 / 617 Smooth FM online (89.8)....................627 767254 / 634 Spectrum FM (96.1) .................................................950

615006 447864 528121 357868 615142

Susana's Property Services ......................................649 759053 REFRIGERATION The Property Shop (Mojácar) ..................................950 475241 MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL .607 364917 / 607 366040 Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322 Thermotech …………….....................…950 069637 / 699 856372 Vera Holiday Rentals .............................................634 347109 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827 REMOVALS & STORAGE Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

See also Van & Man Hire

PROPERTY PROMOTERS Almanzora S.L. (Desert Springs) ...............................950 467104 BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914 Elegant Homes S.L. ............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Elide Group S.L. …............….............950 390009 / 950 615076 El Pinar de Bédar ......................................................950 469496 GM Associates (Mojácar) ……….........……..............…950 475225 Miramar (Marina Golf) ................................................950 397060 New Villas (Albox) ………………........………..............…950 121036 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. .................................950 133508 Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086 Promobys …………….................................................950 618889

A2B Removals (Spain/UK) …...........................……..634 249787 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ……...........…………..600 225 929 Countdown Removals (UK/Spain/UK) ..................…678 855994 Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524 De Lima’s (Mojácar Playa)..................950 615364 / 674 280268 English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 819213 Eurozone Removals UK(0034) 7786945300 Spain (0034) 662 569138 Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 J & B Removals (Albox) …......…………625 692273 / 616 888058 James & Son Removals, Storage & Pet Transportation .651 519307 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412 Moves2Spain (Antas) ..........................950 452869 / 661 969393 Orange Box ...........................................................610 887757

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Reliable Removals (Albox) .UK 0044 1942 418951 Spain 664 857920 Speedlink Logistics (Garrucha) ...................................637 011686 Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121 St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560 Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234

RESTAURANTS See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias Agua Amarga La Chumbera ............................................................950 168321 Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014

Aguilas Carlos III ..................................................................968 411650 El Faro .....................................................................968 412883 El Guacamole (Mexican) ...........................................968 413491 Hotel El Paso ...........................................................968 447125 La Calica (Hotel Cala Real) .....................................968 414562 La Vía ........................................................................646 430496 Piccolo Mondo ............................................................968 411946

Albox Club de Tenis …….....................................…………..667 El Gallego ...........................................950 120590 / 615 La Cena ……........................................……………….950 La Parrilla ................................................................950 Little India (Albox) ….................................................632 Maloan’s Bar ….........................................................634 Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 Oliver’s Bar …............................................................950 Paché ….....................................................................950 The New Delhi (Indian) ……...........….950 431705 / 639

671578 717978 430930 430024 454505 300752 430145 930988 431659 231507

Alfaix La Venta de Alfaix .....................................................671 272464

Antas Asador Gloria …..............................…...950 453150 / 625 Cortijo Carlotta ......................................950 619226 / 638 El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950

668613 549646 459081 453048

Arboleas El Mirador …………….............................................…678 Happy Garden .........................................................950 Hostal Meson ………..........................950 430137 / 635 Hotel Rural Azabache ............................................690

160806 120851 612738 258813

Bédar El Paso ...................................................................678 La Fuente .................................................................950 Malcolm’s Restaurant ..............................................634 Miramar .....................................................................950

868963 469185 318633 469308

Cabrera Los Pastores .............................................................950 468002

Cerro Gordo Bistro Bonita .......................................650 599739 / 950 930169

Cortijo Grande Casa Los Pinos ……......................…..950 468236 / 619 136877

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La Finca Listonero .....................................................950 982045 Miraflores ...........................................679 970399 / 609 506869

Cucador La Vida

Lucainena de Las Torres

……….................................….........……….950 634562 Venta el Museo ........................................................950 364200

Desert Springs Resort

Mojácar See also Mojácar Pueblo

El Torrente Restaurant …....................................……637 861590 Al Punto (Brazilian) ................................................950 475899 The Crocodile Club ...................................................678 746706

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin) La Montaña ................................................................670 589788

El Marchal El Paniajo ................................................................950 477202

Garrucha Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 Casa Adriana ...........................................................950 El Sultan (Lebanese) (See p.127..............................603 Góndola ....................................................................950 La Plazoleta ……….........................................…….666 Nautico …................................................................622 Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950

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Antonella (Italian) ............................................……..950 Asador Ayerbe ..........................................................950 Azeefa (Indian) ...................................950 109758 / 660 Badger’s ...................................................................950

450215 472951 173987 478525

Huércal-Overa El Capricho …........................................................697 297235

La Alfoquía Bar La Unión ...........................................................642 Cielos …..................................................................634 El Local ……......................................950 634449 / 633 Los Mellízos …………................................……………667

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Las Alparatas (Mojácar) La Capilla (See p.11).................................................950 479305 Bar Alizee ...............................................................950 091810 Beachcomber …..................................................…..634 339216 Bellavista ..................................................................950 478800 Bollywood (Indian) ......................................950473166 Bowen Resto Bar .............................. 666 406203 / 634 357654 Burladero ...................................................................950 615041 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ………...........................645 414793 Cantina Don Pancho ................................................950 472543 Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 477797 Casa Egea .................................................................950 472190 Casablanca ...............................................................950 472474 Lijar Cortijo de la Media Luna .....................950 478813 / 659 198424 Mesón La Hoya ........................................................638 298507 Cowboy Cocina ..........................................................950 472924

Limaria Welcome Stranger …........................………...........….950 432719

Los Carasoles Restaurante Kalevala ...............................................607 484414

Los Castaños Cortijo Las Piezas ........................……..950 951498 / 634 780943

Los Gallardos Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 495182 El Sitio .....................................................................950 398799 La Ambrosia ..............................................................950 093086 Meson Verfran ....................................................………637 810143

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d’Angelo .....................................................................950 Delfín Dorado......................................950 475212 / 645 Dolce Vita (See p.27)...............................................950 El Deseo .................................................................670 El Gaucho ................................................................950 El Sitio ....................................................................950 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 Il Giardino (Italian) ....................................................642 Imperial (Italian) .......................................................950 Indalo Burger .........................................................950 La Cabaña ..................................................................950

478517 220095 478476 018035 478846 615411 514738 553699 478098 099119 615179 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478941 La Caracola .............................................................622 520925 La Cometa ...............................................................950 615209 La Estancia …….............................................………654 562396 La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472117 La Parata (See p.7)..............................................…950 478186 La Piká ....................................................................950 930744 La Posada …............................................................661 595845 La Table de Cathy (French) …..............…………….650 745807 Los Amigos …….................................…………………950 478489 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966

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Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405 Mandala Beach Club ..........................902 442420 / 650 053242 Meson de Perico ....................................................950 615582 Mountains of the Moon (Indian) ..............................950 472002 Mont Martre (French) ..............................................634 388867 Neptuno Beach Club .............................................…616 005387 Omega ........................................................................950 475317 Ostería Ristorante Italiano .........................................950 615151 Ottocento (Italian).......................................................950 615100 Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) ...950 472208 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250 Playa Blanca ...........................................................950 473001 Pulcinella (Italian) ..................................……………….950 109652 Restaurante Asiatico Yao …......................................686 998409 Restaurante Mediterráneo ..........................................950 472268 Sal Marina .................................................................950 472405 Sottocasa (Italian)........................................................950 093075 The Irish Rover (See p.41)..........................................950 473135 The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659 The Phoenician Golf (See p.2)....................................603 279612 The Roof Garden (See p.29)....................................674 113218 Torre Bahía ...............................................................950 478651 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611 Viva .........................................................................663 496524

Mojácar Pueblo Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781 Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614 El Ángel ..........................................950 478343 / 607 537101 El Antler ……....................................................……600 540661 El Palacio …........................................950 472846 / 606 363788 El Reclamo …….......................................................950 472881 La Candela …...........................................................647 724367 Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 478401 Restaurante Aires del Sur ..................606 061811 / 950 478014 Restaurante Calima ………………........................….663 286962 Restaurante Mamabel's ....................... 663 700542 / 950 472448 Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270 Rincon de Zahorí ................................630 314400 / 625 103672

Palomares

Taj (Indian) ..................................................................950 479607

Urcal The Palms …………...............................950 958167 / 678 832036

Vera Carmona ...................................................................950 390760 Casa de la Vega ......................................................950 391208 Cortijo Albari ..............................................................950 391706 El Paseo de Oscar ...................................................950 392496 Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ..........................................950 391691 Il Forno di Roma (Italian) (See p.51).........................950 395655

Villaricos

Don Tadeo ..................................................................670 Goah ........................................................................950 La Esperanza ............................................................625 Los Angeles ..............................................................617 Los Conteros (See p.3).....................950 618629 / 699

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Vera Playa b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 El Balconcito .............................................................635 La Buena Mesa …………..…................950 467222 / 610 La Pampa (Argentinean Grill) ……….950 397702 / 671 Lua (Italian) ...............................................................950 Restaurante Tibu (See p.63).....................................950 Taj Mahal (Indian) …............…………950 618691 / 671 The Blue Parrot ......................................................950

642856 589909 356387 653116 478202 133747 231465 467682

Zurgena

The Oasis Bar ...................................950 467381 / 676 365010 Tiger Bar (Indian) …..................................................950 449000

Partaloa

RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS

Mis Amigos ..............................................…………….671 608498

Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

Pueblo Laguna

Dalí ............................................................................950 132345 ROOFING Restaurant Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566 Ark Roofing ...............................................................634 379173

San Juan de Los Terreros Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323

Santopetar El Molino ....................................................................950 930179

Turre Chili .................................................608 802227 / 950 Hostal Rural .............................................................950 La Pará …………………….................................…….637 Pizzeria El Desvío (Turre) ........................................607 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz ……....................…..950 Romerijo ………………........................…………………678

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Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 RUGS & CARPETS Albox Rugs (Albox) ...........................607 375697 / 950 633149 Lymasur (Vera) ……..........................950 390732 / 609 Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 Septic Tanks Cleaned ……….....................…………..675

366355 442695 838808 838808

SEWING Aldana Dressmaking & Alterations …..........………….658 588439 Alice .........................................................................620 876485 Bewitching Stitching (Arboleas Area) ……..............…666 056788 Coser y Planchar (Vera) .........................................689 303765 J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502 House of James (Zurgena) .....................................649 503875 Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835 Sewing Problems ......................................................950 479278 Shandmade (knit & sew) ............................................630 833873 Solo Style .............................................950 528334 / 626 319907

RURAL TOURISM

2 Poplars (Velez Blanco) ……...............................….670 243856 SHOE REPAIRS Cortijo Pocio de la Nava (Mojácar) ............................670 777752 Keys Copy Centre (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 472982 Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

SATELLITE TV ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.25).....647 247494 / 950 092604 Cuevasat ...........................................950 523740 / 628 153340 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.39) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Digital Vision (See p.48) ..................950 472081 / 645 294064 Europa-digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815 GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) ..............616 888058 / 634 337210 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.39)......950 398146 / 699 909737

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

SKIN TREATMENTS

Francesca Herman (See p.37)....….......................….687 480694

SKIP HIRE Aridos Mojácar S.L. .................................................650 914257 Servacon .................................................................950 475853

SNOOKER HALLS CD Snooker Mojácar ............................634 364311 / 609 026526

Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097 Inside Out In Europe S.L. .................677 114576 / 695 118960 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Screenmasters (See p.43)......….…..680 777789 / 677 152911 Sol Shaders S.L. .......................................................627 907207 The Patio People ………….......................................610 345011 Uk Pool Enclosures ……...............……671 208847 / 677 351324

SCUBA DIVING Buceo (Aguilas) ……………......................................968 Buceo Mojácar ..................................950 472760 / 629 Molasub (Villaricos) ............................950 467572 / 675 SES (Aguilas) ………..................................................669

Ian (Hand Painted) …………….....................………..634 313796 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

SOLAR ENERGY See also Alternative Energy DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 39)...........950 Ecocorp (See p.33).....................................................671 Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 Solartech (Las Buganvillas) …..............................….950 Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636

472947 716597 468230 845730 139568 261240

493215 SOLICITORS 049229 Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040 321404 Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208 040963 AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437

SECOND HAND De Lima’s Furniture (Mojácar Playa)......950 615364 / 674 280268 Designer Thrift (Albox) ...........................................950 064576 Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006 Second Time Around (Albox) .......................................950 431871 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699 The Fundraiser (Turre) .............................................664 620288 The Treasure Trove (Turre) ……….................………..666 281316

SECURITY & SAFES See Alarms SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 088966 AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999 Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321 Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282 Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

SPAS IndalOcio (Arboleas) ................................................850 993090 Sundance Spas (Mojácar) .........................................950 472845

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING True Blue Pools & Spas ..........................................661 148998

STAINED GLASS Janet Broady ….............................…........................950 130627

SURVEYORS Philip Chesler (Chartered Surveyor).............................687 814369 Property Inspection Report (Architect D. González) ..686 846624 Sapphire Surveyors ………...................950 064725 / 671 208782

SWEET SHOPS Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................663 302740 La Vida Dulce Sweet shop (Albox) .........................671 851135

TAKEAWAYS See also Chinese Restaurants, Fish & Chips & Pizzerias Azeefa (Indian, Mojácar Playa) .............950 109758 / 660 173987 BiancoRossi (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 472682 Cornish Pride (Albox) …....................................………666 618933 d’Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..............................................950 478517 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 472995 / 642 514738 Estambul Döner Kebab (Albox) …..............................630 427599

TATTOO ARTISTS Body-Zone Tattoo (Mojácar) ……………......................634 336789 Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782 Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810 Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374

TAXIS (Legal) Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111 Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602 Taxi Emilia (Arboleas) ..............................................618 968497

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111 AlmeriNet-Cheap Calls .........................950 479517 / 627 027758 C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434 Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775 EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017 Javier Loustau (Mojácar) .........................................950 475086 José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986 Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917 Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322 Martínez Echevarría (Mojácar) .................................950 268438 Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404 Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680

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TOWNS & VILLAGES

Euphony Mojacar .........................................................677 146592 Connexions (Turre) (See front cover)..........................950 479502 Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608 Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Maso Telefonia (Albox) ……..............................………….950 121279 MaxiMovil – Plus S.L. Orange ....................................950 393538 Next .............................................................................950 479369 Servcom (Turre) ........................................................902 023268 Telitec Connections S.L. ..............……902 889070 / 965 743473 The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698 WiFi Internet .............................................................950 615156

TILING & PATIO WORK 1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884 Andalucian Con Co Print .........................................628 408197 Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632 Borders .....................................................................647 803030 C.I.S Services (Arboleas) ........................................619 693118 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Diamond Plastering and Building Services ..............671 717149 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Garden Works .....................................950 132518 / 666 847583 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172 Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708 United Tile ................................................................667 702817 Vision Design & Build ...............................................672 153298

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TRANSLATING see Interpreters TRAVEL Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 Exclusive Airport Shuttles (See p.3)....950 092602 / 634 Mojácar Tours (Mojácar Playa) (See cover)........…..950 Viajes Yedra Tours (Aguilas) ...................................968 Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................968 Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950

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TUITION Computer Training & Tuition Call Out (Dani) ...........678 490639 Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106 Eco Spanish Tuition (Bédar) ...................................666 249197 ELC Education & Language Centre .........................950 615489 English language tuition …….....................................666 249197 Espanglish .........................................950 390037 / 950 392876 Gemma (Spanish classes) ....................................600 804248 Girasol, Albox (Spanish) ..........................................639 089170 Guillermo (Spanish conversation, Antas)...................647 525639 Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270 Guitar Lessons (Chris Pottle) ................................950 437606 Guitar, Bass, Music Theory Tuition (Almanzora area) 681 286291 Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ...............................616 605341 Jane Catchlove (Piano/keyboards/violin A.R.C.M) ...950 634402 Jose (Spanish Lessons) ..........................................667 303376 Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)..950 047026 / 671 608519 La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) .............609 781438 Leticia (Spanish Conversation) ……......................…950 615566 Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352 Native Spanish Teacher (All levels) ………………….670 619017

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Native Spanish Tuition ..............................................661 654812 Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110 Penny Baltrus (Piano) ...............................................662 517106 Piano (Mojácar) …………............……950 069803 / 667 408941 Piano tuition. Terry Peace (Limaria/Albox.) ...............868 931815 Professional Writing Services …..........………………..662 067490 Sam Catchlove (Professional drum/latin percussion) ..950 634402 Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435 Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) 647 677097 Tennis Coach (Diego Rodriguez) ........950 393851 / 607 021280 The I.T.Teacher (Computer Tuition)...............................695 280699 Wind Instruments .....................................................659 022604

Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 571939 Unicraft (Upholstery) .................................................692 176069 Upholstery & Leather Cleaning ......................................636 193256 Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 465 364 / 651 998738

VAN & MAN HIRE See also Removals & Storage

A-A Cargo …………...........................950 064778 / 634 337185 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ……...........…………..600 225 929 IDP Services ……........................................................608 238775 Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 Mal Van Man ............................................................662 569138 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 TV & AUDIO REPAIRS Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181 Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682 Seth Pittham (Zurgena).......................950 634477 / 666 826886

VEHICLE IMPORTATION

Arboleas Car Centre S.L. ...................672 755532 / 672 755522 Car Check Spain (Andy) ............................................618 043186

Fernando ................................................................. 677 549247 Hispavan vehicle importation ..............950 047033 / 687 845730 Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298

VEHICLE REPAIRS Arboleas Car Centre S.L. ...................672 755532 / 672 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….950 069198 / 667 Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 CostaCoches ...........................................................950

755522 439671 324624 459209

UNIFORMS Tikka Uniforms & Shoes (Mojácar) …..........................950 472662 Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218

UPHOLSTERY Albox Rugs (upholstery cleaning) .............................950 633149 Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125

Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ............662 502895 / 950 471250 Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ……..950 478335 / 950 475776 Ralf Motors Levante SL ...............................................950 393776 Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) .........687 879744 / 628 648131 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Steve Kelly (Auto Electrician) Mojácar …..........……..607 373324 Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298 Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400

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Mike's Mobile Mechanics ….........…….628 350178 / 636 Mobile Tyre Service ..................................................672 Rod's Autos ………..............................950 069480 / 678 Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600

Talleres Fad (Aguilas) …...........................................968 447565 Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104 The Car Surgery ...................................................666 272792 The Garage (Llanos de Arboleas) .......950 930922 / 616 453813 Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE) Albox Service Centre S.L. …....................................662 093051 Auto Frio .............................................950 104488 / 600 827517 Cool Air (Air Conditioning) .........................................673 195872 DB Autos (Kyle) ……………...............................…….678 487689

824974 798173 955607 827517

VEHICLE SALES Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….950 069198 / 667 439671 AutoFex (Albox & Antas El Real) ............................950 431861 Automobiles Bajuma S.L. (Antas) .............................662 167758 Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663 CostaCoches (Antas, El Real).....................................950 459209 Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ................(Workshop) 950 478335

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Nissan (Albox) ………..................................................950 Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 Que Coches Almería (Antas) …...................................627 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950

430856 WEDDING & PARTY PLANNING 124828 Weddings in Spain .....................................................950 475826 423675 WEIGHT LOSS 449095 See Diet Plans & Weight Loss 391400

WINDOW CLEANING

VEHICLE SHIPPING

Car Shipping ………………UK 0044 1704 575983 / 671 101220 Clean Team …………..............………950 091840 / 634 332502 Cristal Clear Windows (Mojácar) …..........……………634 347193 VETS Idea (Mojácar) ...................................................……..605 162709 Animal Care (La Alfoqúia) …....................................950 449064 J&A Window Cleaning Services ..........950 122452 / 689 548824 Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920 James & Craig ....................................634 351052 / 652 294104 Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 255373 Mick ...........................................................................634 327075 Teresa Jimenéz …………….............................……..636 119538 Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOW TINTING DB Autos ...................................................................678 487689

WINDOWS & DOORS

Clinica (Albox) ...............950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784 Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327 CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999 Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ....950 475213 Emergencies: 659 957942 Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683 Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921 Javier .............(Garrucha) 950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059 NEXO (Albox) …...............950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784 Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................….667 304876 Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

AA Window Doctor .............................630 231644 / 636 838484 Direct Trade Windows ............................................. 662 118785 Elper Alutol S.L. .........................................................639 212220 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Interglaze ……..............................….950 121909 / 680 743311 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Mojácar Windows & Doors S.L. ..........950 473104 / 669 143036

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS Rod Bridges ………...............................950 473035 / 687 261280

WATER (Tanker Delivery) Sierra Cabrera Water ...................…………………….693 866558 Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 090625 WATER PARK Aquavera (Vera Playa) ....................................................950 467337 Planet Windows …...............................950 449639 / 664 327863 Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 320761 WATER TREATMENTS Speedyfit (See p.4)..................................950 439228 / 600 006032 Ashley Reliable Plumbing ………..........................…..610 052407 Standard Windows (Antas) ........................................950 393121 Healthy H2O .....................................968 437270 / 647 424430 WINES JF Supplies Albox ………...............….950 064315 / 660 350246 Water Filters ……................................................…….600 063303 Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 411538 Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……...........................….950 617131 WEB SERVICES Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092 A1 Web Design ………..........................................….622 493499 Divine Logix ...........................................................617 401332 WOOD & PELLET STOVES Image Suite ………........................................................647 918 848 Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077 MODS ........................................................................600 284975 Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 472135 Paginasweb .......................................902 005799 / 911 011505 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Red Y Web .................................................................661 463834 ZOO & PARK WebFaze .................................................................601 628137 Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236 WebIndalo .................................................................648 514323

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Useful Telephone Numbers Emergencies (Multi-lingual).........112 Health Emergencies: Life Threatening .........................061 Other Health Emergencies..902505061

HACIENDA (TAX OFFICE) Huércal Overa .......................950 470209 / 950 471013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Albox (Funerarias Teruel) .......................................950 430122 Guardia Civil .......................................062 Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...............................950 616161 Local Police .......................................092 Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) ..............................950 460295 Mojácar (Funeraria Pérez) ...................................950 478102 Coast Guard .........................900 202 202 Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) ..950 390884 AIRPORTS HOSPITALS Almería ..................................................................950 213700 Alicante ...................................................................966 919000 Huércal-Overa, San Javier, Murcia ............................................968 172000 Hospital La Inmaculada..................................................950 029000 Almería Torrecárdenas............................................950 016000 Almería,Virgen del Mar (Private).....................950 217100 BRITISH EMBASSY Madrid ..................................................................917 146300 Virgen del Mar Emergencies:............................950 217240 LOCAL POLICE BRITISH CONSULATE Enquiries, all areas, 24hrs .........................................902 109 356 Albox ...............................................................................950 121080 Carboneras .................................................................950 136136 UK PASSPORT INFORMATION Cuevas del Almanzora ................................................950 548700 www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports Garrucha ............................................................................950 460002 Huércal-Overa ..............................................................950 470585 EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS Mojácar ...........................................................................950 472000 www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document Pulpi ……………......................................................................950 465049 Vera .................................................................................950 390010 CREDIT CARDS 24hr EMERGENCIES 4B(Visa/Mastercard) …..........................................902 114400 TOWN HALLS American Express …...................................................900 814500 Albox ....................................................................................950 120908 Diners Club …..............................................................900 801331 Antas ............................................................................950 619015 Mastercard …..........................................................900 971231 Arboleas .............................................................................950 449430 Servired (Visa/Mastercard) …............................902 192100 Cuevas del Almanzora .................................................950 456488 Visa …..........................................................................900 991124 Los Gallardos ....................................................................950 469000 Garrucha ...............................................................................950 460058 Huércal-Overa ...............................................................950 134900 ELECTRICITY Sevillana Endesa Enquiries: ..................(free).800 760333 Mojácar ...........................................................................950 615009 Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840 Turre ..................................................................................950 479011 Vera .....................................................................................950 393016 WATER Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200 Breakdowns: ...........................................902 355575 TELEPHONE (Telefonica) Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649 Normal Operator ..................................................................1004 Faults Operator ....................................................................1002 International Operator ......................................................11825 Gas Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224 Speaking Clock .........................................................................093 Cepsa, information …......................................902 416416 TAXIS See Directory pages Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212 Repsol, information .........................................901 100100 MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN (From any 'phone) ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres) Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio Orange …........................................................................656 001470 Central number ……………........................................902 575757 Telefónica Movistar …............................................095 702611 Vodafone …....................................................................607 123000 TRAINS Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202 Yoigo …..................................................................................622 622622

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What’s On Almería

The 4th Flamenco Festival 'Flamencos por La Guajira' is on April Concerts 29th at 9pm, Auditorio Maestro The Almería City Orchestra Padilla, Almería city. Tickets are 10 perform a concert entitled “Night Euros. of Soloists” conducted by Michael Musical Thomas on April 16th at 9pm, Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería 'Adán y Eva en Broadway' is a city. They are performing the first comedy musical based on 'The performance of the piano concerto diaries of Adam & Eve' by Mark in G by Michael Thomas with soloist Twain with 10 artistes. Auditorio Santi Báez, the clarinet concerto in Maestro Padilla, Almería city, April F minor by Carl María Von Weber 23rd at 6pm & 8.30pm. Tickets are with soloist Antonio Salguero, and 15 Euros. Seven Spanish Folksongs by Manual Ballet Falla, soloist María José Pérez. Tickets The Spanish National Ballet 10 & 12 Euros. Company perform the ballets, Alento & Zaguán, directed & 'IZAL' is a Spanish indie-rock group choreographed by Antonio Najarro, who have been catapulted into the Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería limelight since they formed up five city on April 3rd at 8pm. Tickets years ago. They are in concert 20 & 25 Euros. performing their new album 'Copacabana' on April 9th at 9pm, Tickets for concerts in Almería Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería available from the ticket office in city. Tickets are 20 & 24 Euros. the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Sweet California perform their Mon- Fri, 10.30am-1.30pm & 6number 1 album 'Head for the stars' 8pm, or Sat, 11am-1pm. Tickets as part of their Wonder tour 2.0, on can be purchased from 2hrs before May 14th at 9pm, Auditorio Maestro performances at the venue or Padilla, Almería city, tickets 25 Euros. from www.ticketmaster.es or call Flamenco Ticketmaster: 902 1500 25. Main 'Etorno Camarón' is a homage branches of ‘CaixaBank’ have flamenco concert for one of the most important Spanish flamenco exponents, Camarón de la Isla, on April 15th at 9.30pm, Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería city. It deals with his life, legend, and music. The gypsy singer Pedro El Granaíno is joined by Camerón's daughter Gema Monge, & the flamenco dancers “El Choro” and Mercedes Ruiz Muñoz “Mercedes de Córdoba”. Tickets are 25 & 30 Euros.

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machines which issue tickets; including Vera near the church square.

Aguilas Auditorio The Region of Murcia Symphonic Orchestra perform Finlandia by Sibelius, Poulenc's Concerto for two pianos and orchestra, and Rachmaninov Symphony No 2 Opus 27. May 13th, 9pm. Tickets 15 euros. The Region of Murcia Symphonic Orchestra perform Chopin's piano concerto opus 1, Andante & Polonese opus 22, and Tchaikovski's symphony no 6 'Pathetique', with pianist Ludmil Angelov, on Friday, April 22nd at 9pm. Tickets 15 euros. Tickets from Viajes Almeida 968 410 828; Museo Arqueológico; www.redentradas.com; www.auditorio-aguilas.org; or from two hours before performances at box office.

Huércal Overa Pablo López, a popular Spanish pop singer is in concert on Saturday, April 16th at 9pm. Teatro Villa. Tickets are10, 15, & 20 euros. Sweet California

What’s On Roquetas 'Remember Queen' by the international show from Italy comes to Roquetas Auditorio as part of their 2015 World Tour on Saturday, May 14th at 9.30pm. The show has been seen by 500,000 people. Tickets are 17, 19, & 23 Euros Mamma Mia! Produced by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, this spectacular comes to Roquetas Auditorio on May 26th at 9pm; 27th & 28th 6pm & 10pm; 29th 5.30pm & 9.30pm. Tickets are 50, 45, 40, & 35 euros,

Centro de Úsos Múltiples (Aritsan centre) below the village. Tickets 10 Euros or 13 Euros on the door. Available from Mojácar village tourist office, newspaper kiosk Parque Comercial, newspaper & tobacco shop Turre, II Forno di Roma restaurant Vera.

collects together material related to this famous exponent of the guitar. It includes the first guitar he was given by his parents when he was six years old. The museum is open on Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am- 1pm, and from 5pm8pm, Fridays & Saturdays.

Exhibitions

Exposición Pachamama at the Mojácar La Fuente Art Gallery is an exhibition of paintings, photographs and sculpture by Ginesa García (Gyne), Maria Elena de Olmo, Luis Alonso de Armiño and Lucas Carrión Tolosa, from April 30th (opening 7pm)-May 31st. Hours Tues to Fri, 9am-2pm & Saturdays & Sundays 10am-2pm.

La Fuerza del Símbolo is an exhibition dedicated to sculptures from the Palaeolithic time in 5th century AD. They were found by chance in 1899 in Gádor. There are twenty in museums throughout the world and two of them kept Roquetas T i c k e t s : in Almería. They can be seen at the teatroauditorioroquetas.entradas. Almería Museum until April 17th. com & www.entradas.com The Guitar Museum (Museo de la Guitarra -Antonio de Torres) in Vera Municipal Auditorio Almeria city, has an exhibition Potato Head Jazz Band are in entitled “Narciso Yepes 1927-1997”. concert on April 9th at 9pm entitled It can be seen until May 3rd, and “This is not New Orleans...” Tickets are 3 Euros or 5 Euros at the door. Ballet de Málaga perform “Piezas” on Saturday, April 16th at 9pm. This is a selection of choreography by Julian Rivas since he joined the company. Tickets are 7 Euros or 10 Euros on the door. Tickets in advance from Convento de la Victoria and Casa de la Cultura Mondays to Fridays 11am-1pm & 5.30pm-8pm.

Mojácar II Gala de Flamenco “Entre Carrillos y Carretas” with leading artistes Ana Alonso, Isabel Ramirez and 4 generations of top flamenco dancers. Friday, May 13th at 9pm.

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La Alegria de Vivir is an exhibition of the paintings by Manuel Coronado at the Galería de Arte Delfos on the Mojácar-Turre road. It can be seen until April 18th.

What’s On Minstrels Competition The 7th International “Las Tunas” event for university groups of minstrels, will take place in Mojácar from April 15th-16th. T h e re w i l l b e eve n t s f o r participating groups in various locations from Friday, April 15th at 9pm. On Saturday there will be a group event in the square near the Mojácar church at 1pm. A procession from the church to the viewing area at the Plaza Nueva will start at 6pm. The final event with prizes awarded will start at 8pm at the Centro de Usos Múltiples (Artisan centre) below the village. This event attracts a large number of competing groups, not just from within Spain.

Miscellaneous Moors & Christians 2016 The Mojácar Moors & Christians event takes place on June 10th12th.

tunes. The concert will be held on Thursday, 28th April at 7.30pm at Miraflores Restaurant, Camping Los Gallardos, and on Saturday afternoon, 30th April 3pm at the Living Water Church on Mojácar Playa, just off the Red Cross roundabout. The Rose Singers are delighted to perform this concert in aid of Asprodalba, the Verabased charity caring for local people with learning difficulties. Tickets are 8 Euros and can be bought in advance from Gill’s Linens (Mojácar Playa), Forget-MeNot (Las Buganvillas), Total Entertainment (Turre) and the Camping Los Gallardos shop. They are also available on the doors, through choir members and by messaging our Facebook page (search Rose Singers, Mojácar). Show – One Night in Vegas. Helping Hands registered charity

The 10th Festival of Magic Events takes place at the Centro de Úsos Múlitples (Artisan centre) below Mojacár village on April 3rd with Alex Navarro (Más Que Magia 3.0), April 10th Cía Barataria (La Cocina del Magic Chef) for children, and April 24th Zoilo Kerbassi (La M a g i a d e Ke r b a s s i ) . A l l performances start at 7pm. Can’t Help Singing! is the title of the Rose Singers’ latest concert and is taken from a song arranged by founding member Lyn Ferris. As usua,l the choir will be singing a varied programme of songs from the peaceful “Bluebird” to a fun jazz mass and toe-tapping show

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exclusively presents three of Europe's award winning top Tribute artistes who have now joined together to produce their amazing Concert - "One Night in Vegas the show that never was". Sir Tom Jones (Andy Wood), Elvis (Simon Patrick), Neil Diamond (JJ Jones). Each act has a wonderful stage presence and emulates rich and professional voices. Great music, super vocal ability and showmanship - fabulous venues and a fantastic evening to be had. Book your tickets today via Linda Ruth Cook on facebook or call 634 456 701. Venues 24th April – Maloans, Albox: 10th July – Hotel Playa Grande, Mazarron (tickets also available at Mister Print, Camposol and Furniture Plus – Puer to de Mazarron: 18th September – Valle Del Este Golf & Spa, Vera: 11th December – Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel, Águilas

What’s On Wacky Races Villaricos takes place on Saturday, 14th May. Anyone wishing to enter a team or advertise in the programme please contact us via email: wackyracesvillaricos@gmail.com or Facebook: wackyracesvillaricos, or at Bar La Plaza Villaricos Dames in Spain The Annual General meeting will be held at the Mojácar Parador Hotel for members only on Monday, April 18th followed by a luncheon and guests are welcome. Price 22 Euros including a Cava reception at 1pm. Lunch 1.30pm. Inquiries to Kathy 650 823 667. A day trip to Cabo de Gata on Monday, May 16th, stopping at Las Salinas Salt Lakes & The Old Fortress with time for a coffee break, then the Old Church and the Lighthouse. On the way to lunch we pass the old Gold Mines with a stop for photos; then onto lunch at La Isleta. All this for 35 euros. Inquiries to Kathy 650 823 667 or Ann 666 697 198 . Dames in Turre April Meeting will be held on Monday 25th at 11am at The Hostal Rural in Turre. Our speaker will be Dr. Jack who will be telling us about Alternative Therapies which I am sure will be very interesting. Do come along and join us, we are a very friendly group who enjoy raising funds for Local Charities. For more information please contact The Secretary Pam Smith on 677543031 or The President Lesley Barlow on 950095980 Forum Golf Society Events 1st April, Maurice Jamieson Memorial Tournament at Lorca. 8th

April, Stableford at La Peraleja. 9th April, Stableford at Lo Romero. For more information, contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 /philjelam@yahoo.co.uk, or see www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com Helping Hands’ small team of volunteers work tirelessly to raise money to help animals and people locally. Please support us by coming along to one of our organised events or pop into our charity shop in Aguilas (donations of clothes, furniture, appliances are always welcome). Look at our facebook page to view the dogs available for foster and adoption. New Vera Paws Shop open. The shop is opposite Mercadona Supermarket in the centre of town – in the corner of the small open square next to the farmácia on the corner. APSA and Puppy Rescue in Albox have a sponsored dog walk on Sunday, April 17th at 4pm with registration from 3.30pm, from Restaurant La Parilla Plaza del Pueblo for 5-6 kilometres down the rambla.(Older dogs or owners do not have to complete the whole walk). Sponsor forms are now available at the APSA charity shop, Los Llanos market stall or from Penny: 676 266 207. Or the Puppy Rescue shop and market stall or Chris: 690 143 140. Come and support dogs in need. A Fun Dog Show in aid of the Doghouse Foundation takes place in Arboleas by the town hall on April 3rd , 1am-2pm with booking in at 10.30am. There are twelve

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different show categories of dogs with an entry fee of 2 Euros per dog. There are refreshments, stalls, and a display by 'Dusty Boots'. For any contributions or help contact Christine: 627 613 351 or Dawn: 629 075 824. The show is sponsored by Liberty Seguros. San Animal Santuario will be holding their third raft race in San Juan de Los Terreros in June – the last couple of years have been a huge success and immense fun. Details of date, exact location to be confirmed. You can keep up to date with all San Animal news and events by checking in on our facebook page 'San Animal Santuario' or if you have a Twitter account, you can follow us at @san_animal San Animal Santuario animal rescue desperately need people to foster kittens or puppies, often at short notice. We also need fosterers able to take in adult dogs who aren’t coping well in kennels. We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the animals - for dog walking, feeding and/or playing and grooming. Please contact Lorna: email lorna@sananimal.org or whatsapp 676 276 199. PAWS 2nd hand book sale. At the Beachcomber, Mojácar Playa. Tuesday, April 12th. 10.30am 1pm. All donations of books gratefully received on the morning of the sale.

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What’s On Market Days Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Huércal-Overa, Antas, Berja Albox, Los Gallardos, Cuevas del Almanzora Mojácar, Bédar, Lubrin, Vélez Blanco, Palomares Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio Villaricos, Purias

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc. Tues & Thurs: Outside Lance/Bonita/Valery, Mojácar Playa. 10am - 3pm Wednesday: Bar Anita, Los Gallardos, Sorbas road after motorway junction Saturday: Rastro, Mojácar Playa, opp. Red Cross, 9am - 2pm Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox Sunday morning: Los Gallardos Campsite Multiple Use Centre (Artisan Centre), Mojácar Village Last Sunday of the month: Velez Rubio on Industrial estate 2nd Sunday of the month: Bédar, from 9am

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities Almanzora Group of Friends Library and Information Centre, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat, 10am–1pm . Avda. Lepanto, Albox (next to Jacks). Extensive English Library, DVD’s and Talking Books. Trips, monthly quiz and other social e v e n t s . Te l : 6 3 4 3 4 3 147 www.almanzoragof.org Almería Link Friendship Group Wednesday, 8 for 8.30pm at Hotel Continental, Mojácar Playa. All welcome. Info from Johnny 950 478899. Living Alone in Spain? We are a 60+ group of friends who meet for lunch every Wednesday in the Mojácar area. Tel: 667 303 788 WOW Women on Wednesday The Loft, Mojácar Playa, from 1.30pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people. Dames in Huércal Overa 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Tennis Club. All welcome. Tel. Sue 661 190 190 Dames in Spain 3rd Monday of the month, 11 am, The Parador, Mojacar. Chairman Irene Bensen, Secretary Margaret Bird 626303849 Guests welcome. Dames in Turre 11am, last Mon in the month, Hostal Rural, Turre. Talks, trips, support for local charities Guests welcome. Tel.: Secretary Pam Smith 677 543 031 or President Lesley Barlow 950 478 633 Mojácar Community Library Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, 11am - 1pm . Mojácar Walking Group Walks of different levels. Tues & Thurs. www.mojacarwalkinggroup.com or tel: 950 467 679

The Royal British Legion - Albox Meeting held on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 11am, Coffee morning on 1 s t T h u r s d ay, 10 . 3 0 a m , b oth at La Parrilla, Albox. Contact Filip Ostrowski, Chairman, Tel: 950 066 037 , email: ossiesinspain@yahoo.co.uk or see britishlegion.org.uk/branches/albox for further details. Everyone welcome, you do not have to be ex services to join.

Vera Photo Club First Sunday of month, Bar La Pará, Turre (opposite the Vet), 10am 12.30pm. Presentations by invited speakers, field trips, instruction, studio photography, monthly assignments and exhibitions. All levels welcome. Phone Sarah 670003717 or Claus 628585538.

The Royal British Legion - Zurgena & District Branch Bar Latinos, C/ Granada, La Alfoquia, every first Thursday of the month at 11a.m. Email zurgenaRBLsecretary @yahoo.co.uk. See www.britishlegion. org.uk/branches/zurgena

Ancestry Club for Beginners & Intermediate Piedra Amarilla. Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm. 5 euros per week. Tel. 634 309 590

Mojacar Photo Group Contact Lyle Mallen: 620 786 914

Betty's Garden Club 11.30 for 12 noon, 2nd Monday of the month at Miraflores Restaurant, Camping Los Gallardos except in July & August. All welcome. Tel: 603 587 805

Mojácar Bridge Club Monday and Wednesdays 7pm. in Community Hall, nr Main Square, Turre. Contact Les 950 437 100 / 634 219 Mojacar Computer & Electronics Club 174 Saturdays, Beachcomber, Mojácar. 10 – Psychic Development Circle 12 noon, Laptops. 12 noon – 1pm, smart Various classes at different times. phones, tablets, cameras, etc Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 Free Masons 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com Contact: 950 36 90 33 AUAN - Abusos Urbanisticos Freemasons in Albox Almanzora No. Association campaigning for the Mark, RAM, R&SM, OSM, Allied legalisation of homes in the Almanzora 950 439 242 Valley built without proper authority. Cabrea Music Club Meeings on 3rd Sat. of every other For info call Richard: 666 274 861 month, 11am, La Parrilla, Albox. Tel: 617 cabreramusicclub@albox-online.net 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org Albox Computer Club Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All The Divine Life Society, Almeria Branch levels of experience are welcomed. Lotus Yoga Centre, Mojácar. Evening www.alboxcc.com alboxcc@gmail.com of Meditation and a talk, 1st Fri of the Jeff Brown 659 558 091 month, 7.30pm. Spiritual Cinema, 3rd Indalo Hash House Harriers Fri of the month, 7.30pm. Meditation Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various and Yoga classes. Tel Sharon 950 469122 l o c a t i o n s . w w w. i n d a l o h 3 . c o m or 672 061 048 or omsharon50 Mojácar Angling Club @gmail.com Tel. John (Beachcomber): 950 473 099 Vera & District Lions Club. 5.00pm on the first Wednesday of the Traditional Japanese Reiki and month at El Gnomo Feliz restaurant, Gendai Reiki Ho Vera. Telephone Sandie Tinkham on 950 Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in 439324 or Pam Mattioli on 950069249 Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930, website: www.gendaireikispain.com for more information.

The Royal British Legion, Mojácar Branch, The Artisan Centre, 1st and 3rd Thurs. of each month, 11:15am. All welcome inc. non-services personnel. For enquiries & Welfare call 950 066053 http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/ Flamenco Forum for English branches/mojacar/news-events/ Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Living Water Church Mojacar Support Groups & An Evangelical informal service, 4.00pm Sunday, opp. Red Cross, Mojácar Playa. Charities Pastor David Hamilton 697522521 John Parkinson's Disease Support Amigos del Coches Clasicos Local, multi-national group of classic car 950529321 Margaret 950477063 Contact Joyce Boxall (Santa Maria de enthusiasts. Meetings first Thursday www.livingwaterchurchmojacar.com Nieva, Huércal-Overa), tel 677 688037 of month, 3pm, Hotel Overa, jn 547 of Iglesia Evangelica Stepping Stones Carers Support E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-c- C/Hermanos Machado (opposite El Arbol Group c.es, tel. David 950 412 165 Supermarket) Cuevas del Almanzora. Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Spanish sermon translated into English. Tel 950 472822 or 677 683385 Cabrera Slot Car Club Thursdays, 4.30-6pm. Richard 950 970 Sundays 7pm. Tel Carmela: 950 132 792 www.steppingstonescarersgroup.wee bly.com 869. Call to check if on first. The Evangelical Church, Turre Avda de Almeria on the corner of A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Model Aero Flying Club Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Johnny C/Alberquillica . Sunday 10.30am. Mojacar area Meetings –Tuesday, 6pm, Tuesday 3pm Bible Studying. Midweek Artisan Centre, Mojacar Fuente - Friday Hayes: 950 478 899 prayer meeting. Tel. 950 617549 or 950 & Wednesday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) 47 2 3 4 9 . w w w. t u r r e c h u r c h . c o m Mojácar Playa (opposite Red Cross Tel: 607 316 553 Kingdom Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses building). Tel: 634 320 262 or 661 078 Pita Escuela Agave School 864 or email mike@aaspain.org of Río Aguas. A multicultural, Tues 7:30pm & Sun 10.00am. Poligono On Public Holidays when the Artisan Aljoroque C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: environmental and musical project, Centre is closed, the Tuesday meeting specialized on the integral usage of the 652 293 269 will be at the Living Water Church. agave plant and the processing of its Antas Church Age Support Almanzora wood.Tel 630 66 18 65 (Timbe) In Jauro village (signposted from the Cajamar in Antas). Informal structured Shop, Plaza Padre Arias in Arboleas village pitaescuela@hotmail.com worship in a friendly atmosphere. 2nd (the square with the bakery and Sunseed hairdresser) six days a week 10-1.30. Tel: A hands-on practical centre for low- & 4th Sun each month, 11am., 634333544, Community Room (Salon Social), Antas impact living and environmental MACS Cancer Support Group education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas village church. Geraldine or Barrie tel. General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. 662 169 691 www.antaschurch.com to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Aguaviva Evangelical Church www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770 Near the health Centre, opposite Bici- Fully Spanish registered charity. Box, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 Shops in Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa open Mon-Fri, 10-2pm 560 544 www.macscancersupport.com Email: Religious Groups & Puerto Lumbreras Christian macscancersuppor t@live.co.uk Churches Fellowship Every 1st and 3rd Sunday each month Ostomist Support For Expats Church of England Costa Calida and Costa Almeria at 11.00 am. Phone for exact location Call Dee 950 064 322 in confidence. Priest: Reverend Pauline Williams 950 (now at their house) Tel 619453283 or Universal Wonderful Street 968 018 228 Paul and Sandra Academy 956 166/687 250 860 NGO that supports street children in Mojacar: Eucharist, Sunday, 11am, at the Santa Cruz Christian Fellowship church of San Pascual, Agua de Enmedio. Sundays and midweek in Albox and Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. Albox: Eucharist, last Thurs in month, surrounding areas. Contact 677 087 www.universalwonderfulstreetacadem 11am. Evensong, second Sun in month, 257 or santacruzalbox@gmail.com y.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154 6pm. Comunity Hall Aljambra. FACE Llanos del Peral, nr El Cucador: Eucharist FGBMFI (Full Gospel Businessmen’s (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Fellowship International), or morning worship, Sundays, 11am.at Monthly Breakfast Meetings. 10a.m., the Everyone). Registered charity. Tel: Village Church and Community Hall. Kimrick, Mojacar Playa. Guest speakers 667255094 www.face-charity.com Roquetas: Eucharist, 3rd Thursday of give personal testimonies. Booking The Helping Hands the month, at noon at Burty´s Bar. necessary. Tel: 950 168 349 David Support for Animals and People alike. Details: Church Warden, Pam Carter, Templeman Registered charity. Tel: 968 48 29 48 667947573 or visit www.mojacar Harmony Community Support church.org Providing assistance to those in need. Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 help@harmonycharity

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Dance

Sewing Group, Mojacar Meet at Dolce Vita for sewing, knitting etc. Weds 10.30 - 12.30. Tel: Brenda 649 069 228 or Sylvia 628 006 197.

Dance Classes at Indigo Gym Sequence Dancing Hostal Meson, Arboleas, 3-5pm, Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz. Indigo Gym, Mondays. Contact Chris 630211628. Mojácar Playa. Contact 950 475 403.

Knitting circle, Mojácar Beginers to experienced, all welcome. Wednesday 11-1, Mojácar Playa Call Rosemary 635 192 109 Ladies Sewing Circle Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 667 702 774 Glass Bead Making La Cueva del Pájaro, Carboneras. Call 950 130 627 Ladies Pottery Painting Parties Albox - every 2nd Thursday, 6 - 9pm. SimplyArt 662 443 095 Painting Classes for All Ages Centro de multiusos, local 11, Mojácar. Mon & Tues, adults 4 - 6 pm, children 6 - 7 pm. 4.50 euros/hour. Pipo Jost Nicolas, tel 950 475326 or 670816030 Art Classes All levels. Thurs, 11-1pm, Miraflores Campsite. Fridays, 11:30am - 1:30pm. Samber Bar, Mojácar. Tel: 950 699 975 or 653 714 767 Girasol, Albox Art & painting. Tues, 10-1pm. Mosaic classes. Thurs 3-5.Tel 639 089 170

Yoga Lotus Yoga Centre, Mojácar Mondays. Contact Sharon - 950 469 12 2 o r 6 7 2 0 61 0 4 8 o r omsharon50@gmail.com L.O.T.U.S Integral Yoga Centre Mojácar. Yoga all levels/gentle yoga. Weds, Fri, Sun. Tel. Parvathi: 636063560 Sophia Centre Arboleas. 950 449 451 Sansonora, Mojacar Wednesday, 2.30pm. All levels, visitors we l c o m e . S h a r o n 672 0 610 4 8 Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331 Girasol, Albox Call 639 089 170 Cortijo El Saltador Lucainena de las Torres. Mon, 5:30pm. Tel: Brahmani on 600 34 91 51

Flamenco Dance Workshops. Line Dancing Oliver’s Bar, Albox. 1p.m. Mondays. Beginners level.Telephone 687480694 Step2It - Line Dancing Maloans, Albox. Weds: 6.45 p.m 7.30 p.m, First Steps/Introduction. 7.30 p.m - 10.30, Beginners / Music & Drama Groups Improvers/Intermediate. Contact: Indalo Players C a r r i e A n n 6 2 7 2 7 9 5 8 4 Telephone Sue Osman on 950 473 021 www.carrieanngreen.com o r e m a i l i n d a l o p l aye r s e l te a t r o @gmail.com Line Dancing Beachcomber Restaurant, Mojácar. Independent Theatre Group. Beginners/Improvers. Mondays, 4pm. Always looking for new people, novices Wednesdays pm, El Romerijo, Turre & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on Contact John 666 200 579 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or e-mail independenttheatre@hotmail.com Line Dancing La Vida, Cucador. Tuesday 5pm The Luvvies Maloan’s Bar, Arboleas. New members Dance Classes Ballet, Tap, Modern & Fitness. Mojacar. always welcome for acting or work Tel. Nicky: 667 479 903 or 950 472 behind the scenes etc. Contact us via www.theluvvies.com, tel. 634 346 309 662 o r e - m a i l i n f o @ th e l u v v i e s . c o m Ceroc Dancing Artisan Centre, Mojacar, Tues 8.15pm Jacqueline Welby Productions Beginners/Improvers/Advanced. All New members always needed to act or welcome. Contact Tracey 687251799 work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby Belly Dancing 634 313 531 Classes in Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa. Contact Fatima: 610 Almeria Strings Folk Club Third Thursday of the month, 8pm, at 472 596 Romerijo, Turre. Free admission. For Bellydance Classes more information about our monthly Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 folk night and other events, see 724 521 www.almeriastrings.org or call 634 347 Oriental and Middle Eastern 930 Folklore dancing classes Tues at Vera, Wed at Turre. Shirin, The Rose Singers 607805367, gytanshark@yahoo.es Small ladies choir singing a variety of musical genres in aid of local charities. 4Rock n Roll 5 performances a year. Rehearsals Friday Oliver’s Bar, Albox. Monday, 10:30am mornings, Los Gallardos. New singers Dance Classes with Hollie Newell always welcome. Call Alison on 667 408 Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, 941 or see us on Facebook. jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based The Incognito Singers in Turre. Tel: 634 317 391 A mixed voice group based in the Almazora Valley performing a varied Performing Arts Centre repertoire of songs to a high standard. DanZaVera 54 Verasol, Vera. Classes include : Rehearsals Wednesday evening in Royal Academy Ballet, Imperial Arboleas. www.theincognitosingers.com, Society Modern, Tap and Jazz. Also Fa c e b o o k, th e i n c o g n i to s i n g e r s Hip-Hop, Oriental Dance, Spanish Classical. Tel Anita: 670 715 787

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Sports Almería Lawn Bowling Club Contact Shirley: 679 970 399 Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club Contact Mrs Lynne Hughes-Jones lynne@genesis-cs.com Tel: 617 830 660 Indalo Lawn Bowling Club Contact Toni: 950 468 165 or 647 703 393 wattsmyt@gmail.com Mojacar Bowls Club Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Contact Verna 610 838 644.

Padel tennis lessons At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691 Albox Sub-Aqua Club Wed, 8pm, Travellers Inn (7Km from Albox on Taberno Road). Mojácar Sailing Club Sunday afternoons, Playa Cantal, near Trufi Bar. All ages welcome for crewing or social membership. Contact George on 950 475 428.

Santa Irene Sailing Club Meets Sundays at 10:30 at the boat park of the New Marina, Garrucha, with a presail coffee at café La Oficina virtually Badgers Golf Society opposite at 11:00. Contact Ian via info@ Mojacar, play every Wednesday and santaireneclubdevela.com or call 671 Saturday. Everyone always welcome. 474 385. See www.santaireneclub Contact Mike Daily - mikdaily9@gmail devela.com .com tel.664876995 or Andy Mucha - Garrucha Table Tennis Club Andymucha1@gmail.com tel 634 333 Tel Barry on 677 174 430 481, or email our society address Mojácar Veterans Football Club badgersmojacar@gmail.com Training Weds 7-9. All welcome. Over Boxers Golf Society Albox 35s may register as an official player. All welcome to join us as members or Daniel 637 064 651 guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Albox on Saturday mornings or email Cazadores de Turre Cricket Club. Welcome new members of all ages and peterstooks@avired.com experience. Contact Sam Lewis on 663 Forum Golf Society 132 487 or Derek Larkins 634 361 941 Plays friendly events at local courses twice a month. Tel. Phil Elam: 666 847 84 0 o r p h i l j e l a m @ ya h o o . c o . u k www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com Marina Phoenix Golf Society Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Telephone 950 162 727 or 600 353 670

Tennis & Padel Tennis Sierra Club, Desert Springs. Tel: 687599115 Tennis Coach Diego Rodriguez Tel: 950 393 851 and 607 021 280

Slimming Group, Oliver’s Bar Albox. Thursday, 10.30 Body Control Pilates. Classes or private. Sharon 638 487 314 Martial Arts Academy Seidokan Scientific Karate & Taiji-Qigong, Vera. Call John Watson 950 453 681 Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera Almeria. 54 Verasol, Vera. Martial Arts, Karate, Tai ji qigong, ancient weapons including Sword, Self Defence, Tactical Gymnastics, Yoga and ageless mobility. Tel Anita: 670 715 787 Mojácar Taekwondo 5 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas Various activities Tel. 950 449 451 Aerobics or Pilates Campo de Futbol, Turre. Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk Fitness with Alison, Mojácar Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroFit. Tel 666 273 168.

Hollie Newell Zumba Almeria Turre, Los Gallardos, Arboleas and San Juan. Contact: 634 317 391

Almería Golf League Contact Les on 950 619 273

Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo Vera. Tel: 608 250 607 - 950 59 28 77 www.tenisypadelindalo.com

Slimming & Fitness with Pam Various locations. Tel: 639 465 631 pamsslimming@gmail.com

Sansonora, Mojácar Qi Gong, Pilates, Dance. Contact Elena, 630 688 615 or elenasansonora @gmail.com

Valle del Este Golf Society. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982

Albox Club de Tenis Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. Tel Sue: 950 064 369

Slimming World Casa Pepa, Turre, Weds 10 am and Thurs, Hostal Meson (Kubatin) Arboleas 1pm. Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk

Fitness with Pam Aerobics, Jane Fonda workout, Gentle Fitness & Martial Arts Cardio/Pilates, Hits/Circuit, Limited Mobility. Various locations. Tel: 639 465 Girasol, Albox Pilates, children’s karate & gymastics, 631 advanced gymnastics, Tai-chi. Tel 639 Zumba, La Vida Cucador 089 170 Fridays 10am. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Betsy Fox Zumba Various activities. Tel: 950 475 403 603493163 – Mojácar area. Keep Fit Oliver’s Bar, Albox. Tues & Thurs, 9.30

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Jokes of the Month A Trick

Loving Couple

A man went to his lawyer and told him, ‘My neighbour owes me £500 and he won’t pay up. What should I do?’ ‘Do you have any proof he owes you the money?’ asked the lawyer. ‘Nope,’ replied the man. ‘OK, then write him a letter asking him for the £1,000 he owed you,’ said the lawyer. ‘But it’s only £500,’ replied the man. ‘Precisely. That’s what he will reply and then you’ll have your proof!’

Julia tells her husband, "James, that young couple that just moved in next door seem such a loving twosome. Every morning, when he leaves the house, he kisses her goodbye, and every evening when he comes home, he brings her a dozen roses. Now, why can't you do that?" "Gosh," James says, "Why I hardly know the girl."

The Blonde Men The Life of Riley A new man is brought into Prison Cell 102. Already there is a long-time resident who looks 100 years old. The new man looks at the oldtimer inquiringly. The old-timer says, "Look at me. I'm old and worn out. You'd never believe that I used to live the life of Riley. I wintered on the Riviera, had a boat, four fine cars, the most beautiful women, and I ate in all the best restaurants of France." The new man asked, "What happened?" "One day Riley reported his credit cards missing!"

A couple of blonde men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the blonde men walked in the office and said, "We need some four-by-twos." The clerk said, "You mean twoby-fours, don't you?" The man said, "I'll go check," and went back to the truck. He returned a minute later and said, "Yeah, I meant two-byfours." "All right. How long do you need them?" The customer paused for a minute and said, "I'd better go check." After a while, the customer returned to the office and said, "A long time. We're gonna build a house."

10 Facts About You:

Something Missing

1. You're reading this now. 2. You're realizing that this is a stupid fact. 4. You didn't notice I skipped number 3. 5. You're checking now. 6. You're smiling. 7. You're still reading this even though it is stupid. 9. You didn't realize I skipped number 8. 10. You're checking again and smiling because you fell for it again. 11. You're enjoying this. 12. You didn't realize I said 10 facts not 12.

On a rural road a state trooper pulled this farmer over and said: "Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?" To which the farmer replied: "Thank God, I thought I had gone deaf!"

1, 2, ... 4 Mexicans cross the border 1...2...and 4 at one time, never 3. why? Because the sign says - no tres passing.

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Slow Death A wife got so mad at her husband she packed his bags and told him to get out. As he walked to the door she yelled, "I hope you die a long, slow, painful death." He turned around and said, "So, you want me to stay?"

...and next... Painting Lines Paddy got a job as a road line-painter. He paints 5 miles on the first day, 2 miles on the second day and 1 on the third day. "You get worse and worse every day!" yelled his boss. "That is because the bucket gets further and further away every day." said Paddy.

New Job The local sheriff was looking for a deputy, so Gomer - who was not exactly the sharpest nail in the bucket went in to try out for the job. "Okay," the sheriff drawled, "Gomer, what is 1 and 1?" "11" he replied. The sheriff thought to himself, "That's not what I meant, but he's right." "What two days of the week start with the letter 'T'?" "Today and tomorrow." He was again surprised that Gomer supplied a correct answer that he had never thought of himself. "Now Gomer, listen carefully: Who killed Abraham Lincoln?" Gomer looked a little surprised himself, then thought really hard for a minute and finally admitted, "I don't know." "Well, why don't you go home and work on that one for a while?" So, Gomer wandered over to the pool hall where his pals were waiting to hear the results of the interview. Gomer was exultant. "It went great! First day on the job and I'm already working on a murder case!"

Smuggling Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says, "What’s in the bags?" "Sand," answered Juan. The guard says, "We’ll just see about that – get off the bike!" The guard takes the bags and rips them apart, he empties them out and finds nothing in them but sand. He detains Juan overnight and has the sand analyzed, only to discover that there is nothing but pure sand in the bags. The guard releases Juan, puts the sand into new bags, hefts them onto the man’s shoulders, and lets him cross the border. The next day, the same thing happens. The guard asks, "What have you got?" "Sand," says Juan. The guard does his thorough examination and discovers that the bags contain nothing but sand. He gives the sand back to Juan, and Juan crosses the border on his bicycle. This sequence of events is repeated every day for a year. Finally, Juan doesn’t show up one day and the guard meets him in a Cantina in Mexico. "Hey, Buddy," says the guard, "I know you are smuggling something. It’s driving me crazy. It’s all I think about… I can’t sleep. Just between you and me, what are you smuggling?" Juan sips his beer and says, "Bicycles."

Hot Summer Jack and his wife lived in Arizona where the summers are very hot. He woke up one day when they were having a heat wave. As he stepped out of the shower he complained to his wife saying, “It’s just too hot to wear any clothes on a day like this. What would the neighbours think if I mowed the lawn with no clothes?” “That I married you only for your money.”

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Coffee Break

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