The Almeria Focus – February 2022 by The Almeria Focus

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Contents A Complicated New Year ............................................…...10 In the News ........…................…………................................…….12 A Three Year Warranty .................................................................36 So Now You Know ............................................................................38 The Future of Nuclear Power ................................................40 New Labour Laws and Statistics .............................................42 The Honorary King Juan Carlos I .......................................44 Useful Numbers .....................................................................45 A-Z Directory ……………….......……................................................46 Community News ..............................................................................81 What’s On ...........................................................................................83 Activities, Clubs and Associations .......................................87 Your Stars …..........…...………......……........................................…91 Jokes of the Month ….....……………............................................92 Coffee Break ………………...…….............................................…94 For general or advertising enquiries, call or WhatsApp Clare on 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com

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A Complicated New Year

n our December magazine we reported that Spain’s Health Authorities had their fingers crossed that a large spike in the numbers of people affected by COVID-19 would not occur, but it did. The Omicron variant is responsible for 60% of all new cases in Almería province. The Junta de Andalucía is cautiously optimistic that within the next 14 days, numbers will have peaked and started to decline. A new feature is that whilst community spread is still a major concern, more and more people within a family group or friends are becoming infected. The necessity of having to produce a COVID-19 “passport” (or a recent negative test) to enter bars, restaurants, nightclubs and late-night bars in Andalucía was extended “at least” until January 31st. The President of the Almería Association of Bars and Restaurant Owners is in favour of this as the alternative might have been a limit on numbers or a reduction in opening hours. Some bars and restaurants have not put this in place which means that it is not safer (to a limited extent admittedly) for their clients, apart from being illegal with fines of up to 6,000 euros. Vaccination figures are still very high, with the main centres in Vera, Huércal-Overa and Vélez Rubio in operation seven days a week. Vaccinations are now being given to the age group 5-11, and when schools re-opened over 32% had been given the first dose, and 82% of the age group 12-19 had received both doses. Spain has now approved a booster vaccine for anyone over the age of 18, and at present, eligible people in their mid-forties are starting to be vaccinated. The pharmaceutical company ‘Rovi’ in Granada has been awarded a contract to manufacture the Moderna booster vaccine with between 250-300 million doses per annum. Moderna are working on a combined flu and covid vaccine to be given every 12 months.

5-10 euros each, so the recommended repetitive tests cost a lot of money. The 2 euros 94 céntimos is still higher than in most other EU states and there is no charge in the UK.

Destroyed plantations in La Palma

The Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma was officially declared dormant on Christmas Day, as regards the lava eruptions. Some residents were allowed to go back to their homes, assuming they were habitable. 1,350 have ceased to exist, 6,000 are damaged with 50% thought to be irreparable, and 7,200 people are affected. The clean-up that will take a long time has started, but many people are still in hotels or temporary accommodation with no immediate possibility of being re-housed. The other problem is the recuperation of the banana plantations that provide the main source of income, with some completely covered over.

In an article we comment on the very good employment figures in Spain, despite some downturn in the economy. The big problem for consumers continues to be the cost of electricity for the 11 million homes that pay a different amount each hour. Spain and Portugal have this system, but in other EU states, energy is purchased for periods of 90 or 180 days. This high cost, and the cost of petrol and diesel have contributed to From January 15th the cost of lateral flow tests a rise in the cost of living of 6.7% last December, from farmacias has been fixed at a maximum of the highest percentage since 1992. In general, 2 euros 94 céntimos. Before then they cost from inflation in other EU states is about 5%.

In the News Electricity Bills At present, there is no sign of the cost of electricity coming down substantially, and April onwards is suggested as being the time when costs may decrease. For the 11 million customers who pay the different rates each hour, our continued advice is to check the costs at www.tarifaluzhora.es. There are various charges in our electricity bills that are distinct from the amount we pay for the electricity we actually consume, and charges for the amount of available power (“potencia”) coming into our property that we have contracted to pay for. There has been a general revision of the additional costs with effect from January 1st. “Peajes” are an amount charged for the maintenance and distribution of electricity supplies by ‘Red España’, the Spanish National Grid. This is a fixed amount determined by the CNMC that is the government body that oversee or control consumer prices, and they have been slightly reduced from January. “Cargos del Sistema Eléctrico” consist of charges fixed by the government, and includes a surcharge to the consumer for money collected by the power suppliers to expand and develop renewable energy sources. Another charge is a premium consumers pay in mainland Spain, to cover the high cost of distributing power in the Spanish Islands. In addition, until a few years ago, the power companies sold energy at a price they stated was not sufficient and they were allowed to rack up the difference in price that became a deficit, that they were entitled to be paid eventually. An amount of money is paid back to them each year to reduce the deficit. Last September, all these charges were chopped by 96%, partly to help with the promise by Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, that by the end of 2021 power prices would have dropped down to 2018 levels, but this didn’t happen at all, as prices went up! From January 1st the 96%, has been reduced to 31%, so there will an added cost on our bills, but a reduced cost with respect to pre-September charges. ‘IVA’ (VAT) was reduced from 21% down to 10% last September and this reduction will continue until

April 30th, along with a tax similar to duty on items such as tobacco and alcohol. A reduction in this tax from 5.1% down to 0.5% continues. Last September the government temporarily scrapped a 7% generation tax that the power companies had to pay them, with the intention that this would be reflected in a reduction in our bills. This reduction will also continue until the end of April. During April or May, the government plan to change the various ways that our bills are calculated and amend the charge for producing too much CO2 emissions that energy companies and industry have to pay. At present these costs are 80 euros per tonne, and the power companies pass on some of this on our bills. They have been accused of inflating this cost by claiming that they need to take into account CO2 emissions from renewable energy, but there are no emissions from nuclear power, photovoltaic solar panels, wind turbines and hydro-electric dams. They have been told forcibly to stop doing this. In April the EU plans to have talks to see if there can be a central bank of energy throughout member states that will reduce the cost to individual states such as Spain. What will happen remains to be seen. Many More Toll Roads In 2024 Spain has been awarded 140 billion euros by the EU up to 2026, to help with economic recovery after the pandemic. 50% is a grant and 50% is a loan, but Spain has to comply with targets to receive the stage payments. Key objectives have been pensions and labour reforms, but one for 2024 is that all motorways and possibly some major roads in Spain will become toll roads. The EU have stated that they want to see concrete proposals for putting this in place by June. The Ministry of Transport states that the money spent on road maintenance and improvements is 8 billion euros per annum, and the toll charges will pay for this, with additional funds to invest in new roads or be used to provide more trains and reduce CO2 emissions. There is a lot of opposition to the tolls, and the Junta de Andalucía (the governing body for Almería province) have told Pedro Sánchez,

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In the News the Spanish Prime Minister, that the toll roads will not be implemented in Andalucía! Pere Navarra, the Director General of the ‘DGT’, the Spanish Traffic Authority, considers that toll charges are a good idea and compares them to travelling by train that entails buying a ticket. The RACE (Spanish RAC) state that paying tolls will put up the cost of transport for goods, and prices for consumers are bound to go up. Additionally, export prices on goods taken to Europe by road will have to be increased. The RACE considers that with tolls in place on motorways, drivers will switch to secondary roads, where the most accidents occur. Pere Navarra states that this is nonsense, and for long journeys motorists will not use secondary roads that are far slower. (Pere Navarra does not have a driver’s licence, he gets lifts with friends, or uses public transport, and for long journeys he has an official driver!) At present there is little information as to what the toll charges would be, but one suggestion is 1 céntimo per km. At the end of December, with major disagreement between political parties and the transport sector, the plans to bring the measures into place by December 31st 2023 were shelved. There will be General Elections in November 2023, so it will be a matter for the new government to sort out. Work on El Cable Inglés Nearly Finished El Cable Inglés (the English pier) was the discharge point into ships at Almería port for iron ore coming from the Alquife mine just over the border of Almería into Granada, and it became operational in 1904. It was considered to be of major importance and King Alfonso VIII came to open it. The iron ore that arrived by train was directly discharged into hoppers that made loading a ship very quick. A major restoration has been taking place for some time to convert it into a resident and tourist attraction and an important feature of the port once again. The first batch of wood from the Cameroons was recently received, and this will be the surface covering with 3,000m2. The “iroko” wood has been chosen as it has very good weather protection, resistance against any

insect infection and is very resilient. It is intended that the work will be finished by the summer. The Dutch company that owns the mine has opened it up again as the price of iron ore has gone up. They wanted to bring the iron ore by train to Almería port to be loaded onto ships at a special part of the port, but permission was refused. The next plan was to take it in lorries to Carboneras port, but there was considerable opposition to this as well. Finally, the iron ore will be taken by lorries to Málaga port. Renewable Energy in Almería Province It is obvious that “green” renewable energy is a major factor in producing electricity and combatting CO2 emissions. Current and planned installations in our province show that Almería is head of the league table in Andalucía. 1 megawatt (MW) of power is 1 million watts, and a gigawatt (GW) is 1 billion watts. The Andalucía Department of Energy states that in June 2021, renewable energy sources in Almería province contributed 761 MW which was 9% of all the electrical power generated in Andalucía. There are 77 projects that are going through the approval stage, and 73 are for photovoltaic solar panels that will have the capacity to generate 1.4 GW. The four planned wind farms will provide 122 MW. Power from the four hydro-electric sources of energy is only 8.39 MW because the climate in Almería province is too dry with minimum or low rainfall. The majority of the current and planned photovoltaic solar panel installations are in the Tabernas, Sorbas and Lucainena de Las Torres. The term “auto consumption” relates to renewable energy sources that supply electricity to private individuals and companies, not the national grid. The Cosentino company in Cantoria are installing the largest private solar panel installation in Europe. It has an output of 20 MW and a projected generation of 34,000 MW per annum, which is 25% of the energy needed at the factory. In other news items we comment on a very large experimental wind turbine that is being installed at Guadix, and wind farms in general.

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In the News A Major Change in IVA (VAT) The European Commission has announced that member states, including Spain, can reduce the amount of IVA (VAT) on certain products, or eliminate it. Up to now there is supposed to be harmony in member states, with similar rates. IVA in Spain is 0%, 4%, 10% and 21% and the different percentages cover a very wide range of products and services. One of the categories where IVA can now be reduced is health items relating to the pandemic such as masks, medicines and some food items. Additionally, the IVA can be reduced on items that will help with the “ecological transition” for cleaner energy and a reduction in CO2 emissions. These will include bicycles, solar panels in private or public locations, and ecological heating. A reduced amount can also apply to streaming of sporting events and access to the internet. All these changes will have to be approved by the Spanish Parliament, but it is intended that some of them can come in force by March or April. Another feature is that member states can act very quickly to reduce or scrap the rate of IVA if there is an emergency situation such as the COVID-19 pandemic or natural disasters and the rate of tax needs to be changed. Member states have to scrap reduced IVA on items or services that have a negative impact on the environment by 2030. Changes to IVA in member states has been discussed for a number of years without much progress, but the pandemic has concentrated people’s minds.

modified App to be used when they validate the certificates. To give time for this to be put in place this started on February 1st. For people in Spain who have had three vaccinations the certificate signifies this with the number “3/3”. It is not clear how this will be carried out for people vaccinated in the UK with their own covid passports.

COVID-19 Passports Run Out In December, the EU announced a new regulation for all member states regarding the covid vaccinations and the passport for people who should have had their booster jab, but haven’t done this. From the date of the first vaccination there is a time period of nine months (to be precise 270 days) when people who have had their second jab will have been entitled to receive the booster jab. If they have not done this, their covid passport will not be accepted and bars, restaurants, nightclubs and other establishments will have a

A Gigantic Wind Turbine An enormous wind turbine has been shipped from Germany to Almería port to be installed at Guadix as a prototype. It is 168m in total height, has blades that form a circle of 136m in diameter and is designed to deliver 3.5 MW (3.5 million watts). The wind turbine is a ‘Vensys 3.5’ model, made by a company belonging to the ‘Grupo Global Trade Winds Europe SL’. They also own the ‘Eblades Technology SL’ company who produce wind turbine blades in Granada that are shipped to various countries from Almería port. Once satisfactory

Laptops For School Children Delegates from the Andalucía and Almería Education Departments came to the Garrucha Institute secondary school in December and presented the school with 190 laptops. This is part of a scheme to provide nearly 20,000 laptops in 680 education centres in the province, with the aim of improving the digital coverage in education. The laptops have a security app, configuration for educational needs, and connectivity to the internet. The schoolchildren can take them home to continue with their studies.

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In the News testing has been carried out it is intended that the ‘Eblades’ company will manufacture the very large blades for future models. The German company intend to install another prototype at Guadix that can supply 5.1MW later this year. Guadix is considered to be the ideal location to test prototype wind turbines with consistent wind. Goodbye To Carboneras Power Station In 1984, when Carboneras only had 4,000 inhabitants, Endesa finished the building of a coalfired power station. This followed a petrol crisis that Spain was countering by promoting alternative sources of energy. The site chosen was alongside the major cement producer ‘Holcim’ that had large cargo ships that could handle 15,000 tons coming to a specially built port. This was extended and on October 19th 1984 a cargo ship from South Africa brought 75,000 tons of coal that were unloaded in five days. Another reason for the location in Carboneras was that it was acknowledged that there was some gas and acid rain contamination and there was not a large population, although this had risen to 8,000 by 2010. The cost of building the power station was 1 billion euros, but in 1987, 250 million euros was spent on reducing contamination, and another 240 million in 2014. The ‘Group I’, and then the ‘Group II’ furnace built in 1997 could produce 1,159 MW (1.159 million watts) and over the course of its life, the production of electricity has been 180,000 GWh, the electricity needed to supply the whole of Andalucía for 4.5 years. Last December various dignitaries came to Carboneras and the power station was officially taken out of service, although the production of electricity had previously ceased. Producing electricity from coal is one of the “dirtiest” and most expensive ways of producing energy, and all coal-fired power stations in Spain have either shut, or are in the process of doing so. Reducing CO2 emissions to the new European limits is unrealistically expensive. Endesa plan to produce 1,200 MW from renewable sources, principally photovoltaic solar panels, and experts have selected 14 projects following a

competition for alternative use of the site, and to give continued employment for the 120 direct employees. Another Major Drug Bust There are multiple occasions following a drugs investigation when anti-drug police seize luxury vehicles or high power launches that private people are banned from owning, unless they are for sporting use. There was a recent drug bust that was unusual as police seized three helicopters along with lorries and cars! Guardia Civil police worked in conjunction with French police and Europol in an operation code-named “COPA-SUCRE” (A glass of sugar). In 2020 the French police alerted the Guardia civil that a criminal gang was partly operating from southern Spain, and it was thought that they were bringing drugs into Spain from Morocco in helicopters, and then transferring the drugs to lorries that went to France. 419kg of cannabis resin were found in a lorry with false number plates in France, and Guardia Civil officers intercepted another lorry in Baza with 327kg, and a third lorry near Granada with 860kg. Further search warrants led to the discovery of two helicopters and a lorry in an industrial unit in VélezRubio and the third helicopter was seized in Málaga province. 11 people were detained in Spain, one in France, and European arrest warrants for a further nine people from France were granted by a French judge. Police in Spain and France also seized guns, ammunition, flak jackets and highspeed cars. One car that eluded the Guardia Civil police at a road block and damaged a police vehicle, was stopped by a “stinger” after it had been travelling at 180km/hr. The Juergas Rock Festival The 8th rock festival at Adra will return in 2022 between August 4th-6th. The line-up that has been announced includes ZOO, Lendakaris Muertos, Mafalda, Los de marras, the UK band The Toy Dolls, and the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv. More information and ticket purchases can be found at www.juergas-rockfestival.com.

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In the News Pareja de Hecho Pension Rights We have mentioned previously that an unmarried or same sex couple in a stable relationship should register this at their town hall and become a ‘pareja de hecho’ (a civil partnership). One of them has to be on the town hall ‘padrón’ (the official list of inhabitants), and they have to have lived together for a minimum period of 12 months. This civil partnership is very important in the event that one of them dies and it is the intention that the surviving person inherits a property outright (or 50% with joint ownership), or high value goods or money. The pareja de hecho status gives the partners the same inheritance rights as a married couple that are very generous financially for spouses in Andalucía. A bill going through parliament extends the rights in relationship to a lifetime “widow’s pension”. A claim can be made for this if the couple has been registered for a minimum of two years prior to a death, and in a relationship that had existed for five years. There are reduced conditions if there is a child, biologically linked or adopted. If your town hall does not have this register it can be done through the ‘Consejería de Salud y Familias’ (Health and Families Delegation) of the Junta de Andalucía, with an office in Almería city, and in both cases the couple have to attend in person. There is something of a paperchase to become a pareja de hecho, but ‘gestors’ who deal with legal matters will process the paperwork. Another benefit of being a pareja de hecho is that a non-EU partner can apply for and be given residency status for five years. There have been many court cases when it was ruled that applying for the pareja de hecho status was an illegal “ruse” to falsely obtain residency status for a non-EU national, when no prior relationship existed. This is why a couple have to apply in person and answer various questions! Swapped at Birth In our December magazine we highlighted the case of a 19 year old woman who found out in 2017 that the “parents” she lived with were not biologically related, although she was mostly

brought up by her grandmother. An investigation revealed that this applied to another woman of the same age and birthday, and the two babies had inadvertently been swopped at birth in a hospital maternity ward. The family of the second woman, biologically related to the first woman have invited her to come and live with them if she wishes to do so. The Civil Register of Births for the first woman has been altered to show who are her true parents. It is intended that the second woman continues to live with the family that brought her up, and at present they are not intending to amend the Civil Registry. This means that as far as the registry is concerned, both women are daughters of the same two people with one biologically related and the other one not. New Motoring Laws In our November magazine we explained that more rigorous motoring fines and penalties had been passed in Congress (the lower house of the Spanish Parliament). Changes in the regulations come from recommendations by the ‘DGT’ (Spanish Traffic Authority). One of their proposals was that being able to exceed speed limits by 20k/h whilst overtaking should be scrapped. In congress a majority of MPs thought that being able to overtake by 20k/h improved traffic flow and they were not convinced that scrapping this would substantially reduce accidents, so this was not approved. The new legislation has now been passed in the Senate (the upper house of Parliament) but they have agreed with the DGT and overtaking by 20k/h will be banned. The new regulations come into force on March 1st and we will remind readers that this is the case in our March magazine. Mojácar Bus Station The Junta de Andalucía and Mojácar town council have signed an agreement for the provision of a bus and coach station. The final plans envisage that the work will start this year. The budget cost is given as 687,000 euros with the money coming

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In the News from EU ‘Feder’ funding. The bus station will be built on municipal land near to the petrol station in a similar location to the new medical centre. There will be four bus / coach bays, a waiting room, taxi rank and a municipal bus stop. Apart from daily services during the majority of the year, Mojácar has a very large increase in coaches during the summer season. Offshore Wind Farms The Spanish government is funding a 200 million euros study to determine the best way forward for wind farms and improvements in technology, and in particular offshore installations. Wind generators in the sea have the attraction that the further out they are, the more the amount of wind increases substantially. Traditional methods of fixing the wind turbines to the sea are one heavy duty steel cylindrical pipe that is driven into the sea, a very heavy base that sits on the seabed, or steel structures that look like electricity pylons and have the legs fixed to the seabed. These are suitable for different depths of water, but not practicable where the seabed is more than 50m below the surface as the cost becomes considerably higher and the installation much more difficult. The alternative model that the Spanish study will concentrate on is wind turbines that effectively float. These can be installed further out, so where there is more wind, and there is also the attraction that for collectives such as Greenpeace who complain when the windfarms obstruct views from the coast, this impact is reduced. Each of the floating bases have heavy chains or steel cables that go down to the sea bed that can be 300m below sea level. For medium size turbines there is one central hollow closed tube hanging below the surface to give buoyancy, and the largest wind turbines have a wide platform with three hollow circular legs, partly above the sea as well as below it. In our December magazine we commented on the project for a wind farm with 20 turbines offshore, between Carboneras and Níjar, opposite La Isleta de Moro. These will be the floating type and at

peak capacity they will be capable of providing 28% of the electricity needed in our province. The Spanish Minister for the Ecological Transition has pointed out that of the various ways of installing floating wind farms, seven of them have een developed in Spain.

Dreambeach in July The organisers of the Dreambeach Music Festival have announced that in 2022 the dates have been brought forward a month and are July 13th-17th. On their website they state that this is to avoid the density of tourists in August, but many people who are normally on holiday in August, but not July, will not be able to attend. Tickets are now on sale for this 8th event and are 66 euros including young people aged 16-18 with permission from their parents and 95,70 euros for the camping facility with the same proviso for young persons. The line-up published at present includes Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike, Brennan Heart, Mike Williams, Vini Vici, Debora de Luca, Deep Dish, I Hate Models, Noisia, Mefjus & Maksim and SFDK. Tickets purchased in 2020 and 2021 are still valid for 2022.

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In the News Maltreated Children There are many questions in the UK regarding protection for abused and maltreated children, following the absolutely horrific murder of sixyear-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. Andalucía has a population of 8.5 million, and the authorities claim that the system for reports and action against maltreatment of children or young adults is one of the best in Spain, and that maltreatment is relatively uncommon. In 2021 the Junta de Andalucía recorded 2.900 “denuncias” (official complaints) via their phone number 900 851 818. A recent additional feature and tool is the new 24/7 WhatsApp number 689 967 501 so that people can send photos, videos or audio messages, with complete confidentiality for children or young people who contact them, as well as adults. 30% of the calls related to verbal insults, harassment or threats between young persons, and 26% were for neglect such as a lack of care, insufficient food, a denial of medical attention, a lack of suitable clothing or sufficient hygiene and absence from schooling. 24%, but this is obviously too high a percentage, were for injury or physical abuse by family members, carers or people in authority. 2,200 calls were from people asking for advice and how to obtain help, and some of these came from an alternative phone number that is 900 921 111. There is also a phone number that is the same in all EU countries which is 116 111. The authorities consider that the service they offer combats silence or invisibility and it is directly administered by the Social Services Department who will make a quick response, particularly if the calls relate to physical injury. Complaints can also be made to the police of course, who work closely with the Social Services. Carboneras Ex-Mayor Banned If a mayor, mayoress or a councillor behave in a way that is not allowed by town hall regulations they can, and are, taken to court before a tribunal. The ex-mayor of Carboneras, Salvador Hernández, appeared in court in Almería city because it was

alleged that from 2011-2017, he gave work contracts, or supplies of goods contracts, to companies he personally selected, instead of going through the correct procedure of inviting tenders that were then approved at council meetings. The court found him guilty as charged, and stated that he was fully aware that his actions were illegal and ignored complaints from councillors in opposition. He has been banned from being a mayor or councillor, or holding any position on the council, for 13 years. Salvador can appeal this sentence, but usually all this does is put off the bans for a period of time. When he was convicted, he was already serving a ban on holding public office for 12 months resulting from a previous court case! Refunds For Car Manufacturers Cartel ‘La Comisión Nacional del Mercado de la Competencia’ (CNMC) is a government body that reviews consumer prices such as electricity and gas with a comparison of tariffs on their website, and also investigate the competitiveness of markets, companies and proposed mergers. If companies have an arrangement where they all agree to raise their prices this is a cartel. The CNMC have ruled that car manufacturers formed a “car cartel” in Spain from 2006-2013 and they overcharged 10 million buyers who can now claim a refund, which should be between 2,000 and 4,000 euros, 10-20% of the purchase price. It is calculated that in Almería and Granada provinces this will apply to about 250,000 private or company buyers. People who are entitled to a refund have to have documentation such as the purchase invoice, details of the make and model and demonstrate if it was a straight purchase, leased, or bought with finance. It is expected that ‘FACUA’, the official consumer organisation, will publish the necessary paperwork on their ow n we b s i te , a n d a l s o t h e we b s i te www.afectadoscartelcoches.es has more information and will make claims on behalf of buyers.The overcharging applies to Citroen, Seat, Peugeot, Volkswagen, BMW, Renault, Honda, Opel,

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In the News Hyundai, Kia, Fiat, Audi, Volvo, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes Benz, Skoda, Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, Lexus, Porsche, Saab, Ford, Dodge, Lancia, Jeep, Mitsubishi and Chrysler, although some of these companies no longer sell cars in the Spanish market. If any of the vehicles have been sold, or returned after a leasing period finished, the refunds will still apply to the original buyer. All the manufacturers involved in forming the cartel will receive very hefty fines from the CNMC and so far, the fines amount to 171 million euros.

over time the family assumed that it must be dead. Last December, an animal charity in the city were told that there was a black cat that was continually seen around the city centre and was abandoned. The centre was able to catch the cat and it was taken there to be put up for adoption on their website, as it was found to be tame and affectionate. A vet at the centre gave it an examination and discovered that it was micro-chipped and this revealed who were the original owners. The vet contacted them, and after 11 years the family were re-united with Free Meningitis B Vaccine for Children ‘Señorita’. They said that it was the best Christmas One of the reasons given for the high rate of present they could have wished for! Where the inhabitants of Spain coming forward to receive cat has been all this time is a complete mystery. the COVID-19 jabs, is that there is a very comprehensive vaccination programme for Another Major Torrecárdenas Facility children that parents happily comply with. From The Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería city is December 2nd vaccinations against meningitis becoming a reference hospital as regards their B started for babies living in Andalucía aged two expertise in treatments. Recently a “state of the months. Additional vaccinations of the ‘Bexcero’ art” cardiology unit became operational, and vaccine will be given at intervals of five and another department has now been opened. This fifteen months, and there are about 7,000 babies is for plastic surgery and reconstruction. Up to who will receive the vaccinations in our province. now, patients needing these treatments have The cost of all three is 320 euros, but there is had to go to Granada, or other hospitals in no charge to parents. Meningitis B in children Andalucía, and last year this applied to 200 mostly occurs before the age of five, but with patients. 25% of these were women who need a 10% possibility of being fatal and a 30% chance reconstructive treatment after a mastectomy, of serious permanent medical problems. The and another 20% needed amongst other ones, disease is a bacterial one that affects the nervous hand and facial treatments that may be the system and can be infectious to other people result of motoring accidents. by airborne transmission, the same as COVID-19 and the flu. It is normally more virulent in winter Proposed New Tobacco Regulations and spring but people can be carriers without Spain is looking at further legislation to reduce any major symptoms themselves. The vaccine the number of smokers with higher taxes and has been available to be purchased at farmacias, bans on smoking in additional areas that are part to be administered by a private practitioner for of anti-smoking regulations from 2021-2025. some time, and a large number of parents have These may include a smoking ban in cars, terraces previously done this. in bars and restaurants, stadiums and beaches. The aim is to reduce the 25% of people who Re-United With ‘Señorita’ smoke, particularly young people. The Spanish 12 years ago, a family in Almería city adopted a Health Authorities state that every day between black female kitten that they named ‘Señorita’. 300-400 people die from smoking-related It was given the required vaccinations and a diseases that involves expenses for the health micro-chip. One year later it disappeared and sector and hospitals apart from the loss of life.

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In the News New Zealand are on a similar crusade and are increasing taxes and cutting down where tobacco products can be purchased. From 2022 there is a proposed ban that will apply to any person aged 14, when the legislation comes into force. It will be an offence for tobacco products to be sold to this sector of the population, for their lifetime. The ban will progress every year and by 2027 will apply to all people over the age of 18. Another regulation will see the level of nicotine in cigarettes reduced, and the aim is that by 2030 New Zealand will become a smoke-free country.

services with a number of options, it is intended that these should be superseded or kept to an absolute minimum. It is the intention that this personalised service will be extended in due course to providers of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications and postal services.

Bank Contact 24/7 Every Day A proposal that will be introduced into the Spanish parliament relates to access to banks by clients over the phone. By last October, 700 bank branches had closed in 2021 and the number of employees had fallen by 7,400 down to 112,000. This has caused problems in many areas as a result, particularly for the older generation in small areas of population, who have no bank branch in their area, and quite often no cash machines. This applies to 50% of all municipalities in Spain, and ‘Correos’, the Post Office entity, are trying to improve this by installing cash machines at branches, with 1,500 in service at present. Many banks now charge two euros for paying in cash, and often there are limited hours when a person can do this, which can be a problem. The new proposal that it is hoped will be in force before the end of 2022, is that all banks have to man a 24hr phone line 365 days of the year with a person who will respond to calls, not just an automated service. This service has to be in operation even if within normal branch opening hours. The staff who will do this have to be able to deal with any clients and elderly customers in particular, who lack online computer skills, and the staff will be able to make account transfers and other payments for the caller. It is claimed that over 30% of all people over the age of 74 are not internet savvy and don’t know how to access their bank online. As regards automated

Pets Suffer From Insomnia! María Fernández Miguel is President of the Tenerife association of vets, and the spokesperson for the small animal section of the Spanish Veterinary Organisation. She has recently commented on the fact that pets can suffer from insomnia, the same as adults. In dogs this may occur when they become older, and is manifested by activity during the night when they should be sleeping. Another cause can be that the food they are given is lacking in nutrients, and this often applies if a dog is fed too much “human” food. A healthy dog needs between 10 and 14 hours of sleep, and María considers that a good walk between 8pm and 9pm will help dogs to sleep better. In the case of extreme activity at night vets may prescribe medication. As regards cats and hamsters they are nocturnal and normally sleep 12-16 hours, mostly during the day. Activity at night is nothing to do with insomnia, it is part of their normal sleep and waking patterns. Most cats and kittens are happy to play games during the day but this should not be overdone. María states that as regards hamsters, children want to play with them during Continued ....

In the News the day, but in reality, the hamsters would prefer to be sleeping! At night time they will usually spend time playing on the treadmill wheels in their cages. Devices To Locate Radar Speed Traps In 2020, drivers in Spain were given 3.8 million fines for traffic offences, and 60% were for speeding. To combat this there are 780 fixed radar speed devices and 550 mobile ones. The ‘DGT’, the Spanish Traffic authority, are reminding motorists that “inhibitors” that jam fixed or mobile radar speed traps are completely illegal. To have one in a vehicle, even if it is not being used, is classified as an extremely serious offence. The penalty is a loss of 6 driver points and a fine of 6,000 euros that is one of the most severe motoring sanctions. Devices that detect where there is a radar speed trap by sensing the radar beam frequencies, and give a visual or audible warning to the driver, are also illegal, and using them carries a fine of 220 euros and a loss of three driver points. A new traffic law that will come into force shortly extends these sanctions for having detector equipment in a vehicle, the same as the offence for having an inhibitor. The only legal way for finding the location of fixed and mobile speed traps is by using mobile phone apps, and Google Maps is the most popular one. The location of the fixed radar points is shown by an orange symbol, and the DGT provide Google Maps in advance with the location of mobile radar equipment shown by a blue symbol. This symbol does not exactly indicate where the equipment is in use, but it gives the approximate location. This method of identifying where radar speed equipment is in use is completely legal. More Pets Than Children Spaniards and other nationalities in Spain like having pets, and this is true in Almería province and Andalucía. Figures compiled for 2020 from the National Institute of Statistics are that there were 176,300 dogs and 17,300 cats that have been registered, which is one pet for every three

people. Numbers of children below the age of 14 were 122,500 so there were 36% more pets than children. The true numbers of pets are more than the official figures as some owners do not obtain a pet passport, or have them microchipped or vaccinated. Experts say that if there are pets in a family this is good for interaction and making children develop responsibilities, and pets are good for people who live alone as they provide company. On January 4th the new law relating to the status of pets came into force and they are no longer considered to be “things”. They are now classified as being able to perceive or feel emotions, and they have to be taken into account when there are separation or divorce proceedings as regards custody, visiting rights and shared expenses. The current annual expense of keeping a pet with food and vet bills is calculated to be 196 euros. An expert Spanish family lawyer states that the welfare of pets should now have a direct impact on child custody. He considers that a conviction for the maltreatment or causing the death of a pet, such as a dog or a cat, is an indication that there might be violence shown to young children, and courts should take this into account. The Rented Property Trap Figures for Almería province show that renting a home went up in 2021 and the total in Andalucía as a whole went up by 3.3% compared to 2020, to a total of 3.4 million properties. People who would like to own a property have been put off by the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and a lack of savings to come up with a deposit. Renting is not cheap, and a guideline is that the cost should not be more than 30% of income, but in many populated areas it is 50%. These problems apply particularly to young people who do not have stable employment because they have temporary contracts, and to the population in general where the rents are very high and the cost of buying a property in coastal areas has gone up. (We comment on new regulations to ban temporary contracts in an article). The new laws regarding renting will not come into force before the middle

In the News of 2022, so there is no improvement expected Calar Alto observatory were the innovative jewels of Almería province. before then. More Photovoltaic Solar Installations The three main suppliers and sellers of energy in Spain are Endesa, Iberdrola and Naturgy. Various dignitaries recently went to Tabernas where the foundation stone was laid for a photovoltaic solar farm owned by Naturgy. ‘Tabernas I’ will supply a potential output of 50MW as will a second solar farm, ‘Tabernas II’. Together they can supply 228 Gigawatts of energy per year, that is the annual electricity needed for 65,500 dwellings. Total investment by Naturgy amounts to 52 million euros, and during the construction phases they will provide work for 700 direct and indirect workers with various sub-contractors, mostly from the Tabernas area. As solar farms do not emit any CO2 emissions, they will save 145,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from other sources of energy per year. A feature of the site is that trees and vegetation will be planted that are intended to become the habitat of nesting birds, animals such as rabbits, and insects. Naturgy have a strategic plan from 2021-2025 to invest in renewable energy, cease using coal and neutralise CO2 emissions. The 40 Year Solar Platform Anniversary Diana Morant, the Spanish Minster for Science and Innovation, came to the Solar Platform at Tabernas to celebrate the 40th anniversary. The centre has been at the forefront of solar investigations and technical innovation and is recognised as the most important centre in the world for thermo-solar energy investigations. The European Commission also give the centre this high status. During her inspection of the installation, she announced an investment of 296 million euros dedicated to the energy and digital transition that will shortly be approved in the Spanish parliament. 70 million euros is for technical improvements and an increase in the number of people working in the renewable energy sector. Diana stated that the solar platform and the

EU Free Roaming Until 2032 The EU have announced that free roaming for mobile phones within member states will continue for 10 years from July 1st 2022. Apart from all the existing features it has been announced that the quality of the service has been improved and should be the same as within the home country of the user. The situation for UK travellers coming to Europe and Spain is much more complicated. Virgin Media, who also own O2, are not planning to introduce roaming charges, although there is a cap, but Vodafone, EE and “3 UK” are introducing charges. “3 UK” customers who signed up after October 2021 will be charged two pounds a day in Europe to use the minutes and data from their UK contracts. EE customers are also being charged two pounds from this January for customers who signed up after July 2021. Vodafone have introduced charges from January 1st with a similar fee, but reduced amounts for an 8 or 15 day “bundle”. Travellers to Europe with UK contracts are advised to carefully check with their phone provider what they will be charged and how much free-use of data can be used, as this also varies. Further advice to UK people abroad is to use hotel, bar and restaurant free wi-fi as much as possible, or areas of other establishments or cities where free w-fi is available, and of course, use WhatsApp.

A Three Year Warranty

n January 1st new regulations came into force they have it repaired, or claim a substitute new throughout the EU designed to give consumers one. Previously, only the manufacturer could decide more rights. The major change is that new products on this course of action. have to have a three-year warranty instead of two years. This applies to all member states including Spain. The new regulations were passed in the European Parliament in 2019 to give manufacturers time to adapt as the second major change is that spare parts have to be available for 10 years instead of five. This is designed to stop consumers having to discard an item because spares are not available. In addition, manufacturers of complex items have to make them easier to repair so that labour charges out of the warranty period are cheaper. The three-year warranty applies to new vehicles, assuming the manufacturer does not already have a longer warranty. New ‘Kia’ cars have a 7-year warranty that can be transferred to further owners, and Hyundai, Alfa Romeo and Jaguar cars have a 5-year warranty. Toyota and Lexus have warranties that can be extended to 10 years with regular servicing and a limit on mileage, unless the vehicles are taxis or self-hire. Cars purchased from a dealer that are termed ‘kilometre zero’ that have previously been registered by the dealer and may have a nominal mileage or none at all, have a minimum 12month warranty that can be extended to 24 months with this clause in the contract. The three-year warranty will now apply to these as well. Items covered by the new warranty period for vehicles include electric, mechanical and electronic faults, providing recommended servicing has been carried out and there is not an excess mileage. With regard to items such as electro-domestic or electronic products, a new labelling system, that is already in force in France, has the numbers 0-10 that relate to the availability of spare parts and the ease of dismantling the item to make a repair. At present this “score” system is not yet mandatory in Spain. In France, Apple show this rating in their stores and online purchases. A new feature of the three-year warranty is that a consumer with a very defective item under warranty can choose whether

It is intended that scrapped, out-of-warranty items should be sent back to the manufacturer who has to dismantle them in an environmentally friendly fashion to either reuse some parts, or if not, dispose of them and reclaim the component parts that have special value. Apple already do this to broken phones that are taken to one of their factories as there are various different precious metals inside, including the batteries. From January 1st, a two-year warranty applies to online digital services such as computer programs, Apps, video or audio archives, digital games, electronic books and other downloaded print mediums. This also applies to digital services where no purchase has taken place, but the owner has supplied personal data to obtain it. The Spanish official Consumer Organisation ‘FACUA’ has welcomed these changes and considers that the extended warranties and the provision of spare parts for 10 years will lead to owners of goods to go for a repair, rather than throwing it away. They want the “scores” for the availability of spare parts and ease of dismantling to be introduced as soon as possible, as this will help consumers to choose items that have the best ratings. Manufacturers or suppliers who do not comply with the new regulations can be fined.

So Now You Know... The BBC The British Broadcasting Company was founded by a consortium of wireless engineers and manufacturers, including the Marconi company, in 1922. It changed its name in 1926 to The British Broadcasting Corporation. The aim was to establish a network of radio transmitters to provide a nationwide broadcasting service from a studio in the Strand in London, with the call sign ‘2LO’.News was initially supplied by an agency, and music, drama and “talks” filled the airwaves for only a few hours a day. It wasn't long before radio could be heard across the nation. In September 1923 the first edition of the Radio Times went on sale. Joseph Stalin Joseph Stalin became the first General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1922–1952 and then became Chairman of the Council of Ministers, portraying himself as a champion of the working classes. Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, he has retained popularity in Russia and Georgia as a victorious wartime leader, who cemented the Soviet Union's status as a leading world power. Conversely, his regime has been widely condemned for overseeing mass repression, ethnic cleansing, wide-scale deportation, hundreds of thousands of executions, and famines that killed millions. Ulysses The novel ‘Ulysses’ written by the Irish writer James Joyce was first published in book form in 1922. It is generally regarded as a masterpiece and has been the subject of numerous volumes of commentary and analysis. The novel is constructed as a modern parallel to Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ and the events mirror the journey of Odysseus after the Trojan War. All the events in the book take place in Dublin on June 16th,1904, and it opened up a whole new way of writing fiction that recognised that the moral rules by which we might try to govern our lives are constantly at the mercy of accident and chance encounter, with no sure path.

The Lincoln Memorial Dedicated in Washington, D.C. in 1922, the Lincoln Memorial is on the western end of the National Mall. It was designed by the architect Henry Bacon and was built to honour the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. After his assassination, plans were made to build a memorial in 1867, but work did not start until 1904. It takes up 2,500m2 and the outside of the monument resembles a Greek temple with 36 columns, as when he was assassinated there were 36 states. Inside there is a statue of him that is 6m high showing him sitting on a chair. His entire Gettysburg address is carved into an interior wall. Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi was arrested in March 1922 and went on trial for sedition by British officials in Bombay (now Mumbai). He was sentenced to six years in prison for being very active in leading protests that the British Colonial Government should be abolished, but he was released after two years on medical grounds because he needed an appendicitis operation. Gandhi continued to promote non-violent resistance in the struggle to free India from British rule that led to the independence of India in 1947 after 200 years of being in the British Empire. Nathuram Godse, a militant Hindu nationalist, assassinated Gandhi in 1948. Insulin Insulin was discovered by Sir Frederick G. Banting, Charles H. Best and J.J.R. Macleod at the University of Toronto in 1921. In 1922, Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old boy dying from type 1 diabetes, became the first person to receive an insulin injection. Within 24 hours, Leonard’s dangerously high blood sugar levels dropped, but he developed an abscess at the site of the injection and still had high levels of ketones. The scientists worked day and night on purifying the insulin even further, and Leonard was given a second injection on 23 January 1922 that was completely successful and saved his life.

The Future of Nuclear Power

ith rising energy costs and renewable energy dependent on sufficient wind, sunshine and water in hydroelectric dams, the UK and France have been announcing plans for new nuclear power stations, but the seven in Spain are set to close between 2027 and 2035.

use and extend their life cannot be met from their own funds, and new nuclear power stations cannot be built without a firm commitment from government that has to be very long term, not short term. Tarragona, Spain

Power from nuclear reactors in Spain is a steady 22-23% of the demand, and in 2021 wind farms contributed 23%. Power from photovoltaic solar installations contributed 9% and hydroelectric plants provided 12%. Plans for more wind and solar farms will increase the amount of electricity from these sources and they emit no CO2, but neither do nuclear power stations. In the UK, a consortium led by Rolls Royce is planning to build 16 mini-nuclear power stations over the next 20 years. The first one could be operational in 2032 with two more every year after that. Each of these power stations will provide enough power for 450,000 homes, and the operational life time is 60 years. There will be work for 6,000 people in the first five years once permission is given, and 34,000 jobs in the 2030s with design, engineering and construction from UK companies. Apart from these there is the new nuclear power station “Hinkley Point C” in Somerset planned to open in 2026, and the possibility of “Sizewell C” in Suffolk and “Bradwell B” in Essex. The output from Hinkley Point is expected to provide 7% of UK power requirements. In France there are 56 nuclear power stations with plans to build two new ones. Of the seven nuclear power stations in Spain, Endesa own one outright, Iberdrola own another one, two are jointly owned, and Naturgy partly own the remaining three. They were all built between 1983 and 1988 and will close from 2027-2035. The President of the Spanish Nuclear Society states that if the planned output from renewable energy sources is not met in time, nuclear energy will still be needed. The three main power companies are of the opinion that work needed to keep them in

In Germany, after the nuclear accident at Fukushima in Japan in 2011, Angela Merkel announced the closure of all nuclear power stations by 2023. The power companies that own them are not happy and are asking for billions of euros in compensation because they have not reached the end of their planned life. To reduce the considerable CO2 emissions from coal, there has to be alternative methods of obtaining electricity. Germany is about to receive natural gas from the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that comes from Russia. There are fears that if there was a major confrontation between Russia and the EU, they might cut off the supply. A German energy expert has stated that the cost of electricity is higher than in Spain, and whilst they have double the renewable energy sources, they won’t be able to supply 50% of the power needed for a number of years. A government reversal of the closure of some of the nuclear power stations would mean that the energy requirements could be met. In January the EU classified nuclear power stations as being “green energy”. The Spanish Minister for the Ecological Transition has taken issue with this, as whilst she accepts that nuclear power stations emit no CO2, there are problems with the long term storage of the radioactive waste.

New Labour Laws & Statistics

o figures are available for January, but employment statistics for December and 2021 showed record numbers in Spain, Andalucía and Almería province. These are despite the economic problems during the pandemic. In Andalucía, the number of people who were unemployed at the end of 2021 fell by 184,000 which is 19% less than in 2020. This fall in numbers was the largest of any autonomous community, and fell below the benchmark of 800,000, finishing up at 786,000. In our province during 2021 there was an 18% reduction in unemployment, down by 12,200. As regards Spain as a whole, 783,000 people came off the unemployment register in 2021 which is 20% more than in 2020, and a total of 776,000 people found employment.

government, unions and employer federations, a deal was struck on December 23rd after several 12-hour meetings. It was passed in the Spanish cabinet on December 28th, to come into force on December 31st, but it needs to be ratified by the Spanish parliament. Basically, temporary contracts are being scrapped, and all new work contracts have to be for an indefinite period, known as “contratos fijos”. Employers have until March 31st to convert the estimated 5.1 temporary contracts to permanent ones. An employer can of course make an employee redundant, but they will then be entitled to redundancy payments.

The total number of the working population in Spain who were unemployed at the end of 2021 finished up at 3.1 million, the lowest number since 2007, and 140,000 less than in February 2020 when the pandemic started. In spring of 2020 the ‘ERTE’ scheme was introduced that paid 70% of the wages of an employee who had no work, providing they remained employed for at least six months after they went back to work. There were 3.6 million people who received this grant and the scheme was consistently renewed. At the end of 2021 the number of people had fallen to 102,000 with 30% There are two exceptions that allow for limited in the travel agency sector. period temporary contracts when an employee is We have mentioned previously that Spain is being set on for a specific period for “unexpected given 140 billion euros by the EU to aid the economic increases in workload”, or to cover an employee recovery, paid in stages until the end of 2026. 50% who is temporarily off work. In the construction is a grant and 50% is a loan. Spain has to achieve industry, temporary contracts will cease and the targets to receive the payments and the 10 billion employer has to find work for their employees at euros earmarked to be paid by the end of 2021 another site when a project has been completed, was conditional on a major reform of the or set up training courses. There are special “fixed employment sector. The EU have been pressurising discontinued contracts” for a worker who regularly Spain for a long time to put an end to temporary has work for various periods of the year, such as employment contracts that give workers no job agricultural seasonal workers. security, and stops young people, known as “nest huggers”, from leaving home with no prospect of The minimum wage for 2022 remains at 965 euros taking on a mortgage or renting a property. per month, paid 14 times per annum, but it is intended that as soon as it is possible it will be After months of intense negotiations between the increased to 1,000 euros and will be retrospective.

The Honorary King Juan Carlos I

n 2012 the Spanish King Juan Carlos I went on a hunting trip to Botswana where he broke his hip and was flown back to Spain on a royal aircraft. It emerged that he was there with a German-born Danish business woman, Corinna Larsen, who also uses the title Corinna zu-Sayn Wittgenstein and lives in Monaco. This was not the first time King Juan Carlos had been linked with Corinna, described in the Spanish press as being “far more than a friend”. The King went on Spanish Television to apologise for going hunting when Spain was suffering an economic crisis. Between 2008 and 2010 he went to Saudi Arabia with a delegation that was negotiating for the very large 4.1 billion euros high-speed train project, which they were able to obtain. It subsequently emerged that the Saudi Finance Minister had deposited 100 million dollars (65.8 million euros) into a Swiss bank account of a company that has King Juan Carlos as the main beneficiary. It is thought that this was a gift to the king for helping with the negotiations as the bid price for the contract had been reduced. The money was then transferred into an account belonging to Corinna who claimed it was a present for her and her son out of “gratitude and love”. Partly following the discovery of several other accounts in Switzerland and tax havens that related to both of them, Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 in favour of his son, who became King Felipe VI. In 2020, with more suspicious accounts emerging, Juan Carlos announced he was leaving Spain to take the pressure off his son, and flew to Abu Dhabi the same day. King Felipe VI issued a statement that neither he nor Queen Leticia, nor their two daughters, would accept inheritance or monetary gifts of a “dubious” origin, and Juan Carlos would no longer receive a regular stipend from royal funds. Meanwhile, whilst living in London, Corinna claimed that she had been personally threatened by Juan Carlos if she did not return the 65.8 million euros, and further threats came from a previous head of

the Spanish Secret Service. Last December, Corinna went to court in London asking for a restraining order against Juan Carlos and the ex-Secret Service head, along with damages for “harassment, pain, suffering and defamation”. When Juan Carlos abdicated, he was given the title of “Honorary King”, and his wife Queen Sofia was made “Honorary Queen”, and lawyers for Juan Carlos are claiming that he has sovereign immunity from any court case. The court in London asked the Spanish State to inform them within 60 days whether Juan Carlos is still a member of the Spanish royal family with immunity, as he abdicated in 2014 as King and Head of State. Juan Carlos has made two multi-million euros payments to the Spanish ‘hacienda’ (tax authority) for various “irregularities” claiming that this absolves him from any further payments, but the hacienda is reserving judgement. The “Pandora Papers” revealed a web of companies in tax havens, with links to Corinna and Juan Carlos. This whole situation is a complete mess, and damages the reputation of King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia. Juan Carlos, aged 84, has indicated that he would like to return to Spain. This is another very hot potato as it seems unlikely that he would be allowed to live in the royal palace. There have been calls in the Spanish parliament for comprehensive investigations, but Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, considers this is a private monarchy issue.

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Angel Pardo (Técnico) .......................950 121960 / 687 939315 Cornish Pride (Albox) …................................………666 618933 Antonio Martinez de la Casa .....................................950 092094 BALLOON DECORATIONS Architecture & Engineering Mojácar ...........................950 655468 Wow Pops (El Real, Antas) .....................................643 158154 BeniHomes (Albox) .....................................................950 500410 Blas Haro Morales (Mojácar).......................................639 317429 Daniel González Aranda (Vera) ......................................686 846 624 Elena Acebo Architects (Huércal-Overa) .669 680098 / 950 134976 Paula Puente (Mojácar) .............................................610 433001

BARS & CAFES See Restaurants & Bars BATHROOMS & SHOWERS ART & ARTISTS Adolfo Prado ...............................................................950 472668 Alison .......................................................................630 833873 Anushree Krementz .................................................672 721096 Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 444034 Dee Butler (Albox) ................................................….663 341904 Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) …........................................647 163681 Evie Fox ................................................................603 624659 Isabel Raths (Bedar) ................................................677 034957 Jeremy Fox-Rayner ...............................................0044 7549667172 Jill Bennett (Mojácar) .........................950 478383 / 600 070188 Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 308073 MarianMay Simpson …...........................………..……629 113436 Melanie .....................................................................638 495784 Miki ...........................................................................628 458491 Pink House (La Concepción)................ 622 288750 / 681 095096 Roberto Lombardi ................................950 930757 / 671 800317

ABS Steve Ennis .....................................................687 846016 Ana Rodríguez (Huércal-Overa) ..........950 939154 / 606 784598 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) ……………………..950 109986 Complete Renovations ...........................644 389255 / 672 379960 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Dorothy Baños (Albox)...................................................661 463842 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

AUCTIONS Auction Subasta (Los Carasoles) ..UK 7413190882 / 643 137106 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas El Real) ..............950 528565 Mojácar Home Improvements ...................................950 473104

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

AWNINGS & BLINDS Curtains with Style (Interior blinds) ...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 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 PersiVera 2005 S.L. ..................................................627 978635 Screenmasters (See p.41) ...….…...........................677 152911

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BED & BREAKFAST Casa Barranca (Huercal Overa) ..............................648 Casa Caballito De Mar Boutique B&B (Bédar) ..........950 Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) ..................... 686 Castellón (Bédar) .......................................................642

BOOKS

250699 Librería Nobel (Vera) ................................................950 392642 095956 The Book Box (Albox) ……................................…….662 585098 400331 The Book People Almería …........……686 817945 / 626 578164 435909

BOOK PUBLISHING

BEDS & BEDDING

Costa Books ............................................................634 304344

Colchón San Gines (Huércal-Overa) ........................950 809519 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491 BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin) Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25).........................634 364795 Almería Ten Pin Bowling (Arboleas) …...................….950 439013 Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294 Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

BUILDING MATERIALS (& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc) Aridos Mojácar S.L. ……..........................................650 914257 Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652 Casa Conchillo (Albox) …..........................................950 430740 Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453 Comercial Vera (Vera) ........................902 112236 / 950 393329 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................……950 339800 VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028

BUILDING SERVICES

BEREAVEMENT/WILL SERVICES

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514 ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016 Adam's Building Services .............................………..600 041820 Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 / 600 268176 AlmeriaBuilders.com ……......................659 685133 / 950 9305202

BICYCLE SALES & HIRE Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063 All Bike All Run Sport (Albox) ...................................647 836426 Bikespin (Huércal-Overa) ................. 950 927678 / 662 543056 Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646 Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 Rock & Road (Garrucha) .............................850 992805 / 628 2633389 Rodeca Bike Zone ..................................................950 132525 Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 460738

Arboleas Building ………........………........................634 306690 Art’n’Build ................................................................641 679728 Bédar Directo ............................................................689 702916 BeniHomes (Albox) .....................................................950 500410 CES Builders (Paul) ................................................685 017178 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Christopher Knell Building Contractors .....................634 344450 Complete Renovations ........................644 389255 / 672 379960 BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696 052944 BOATS & NAUTICAL Dan (Almanzora area) ................................................692 596681 Veramotor S.A. ............................................................950 392552 David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067 David Pritchard Construcciones ........617 698418 / 662 046497

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CAR WASH & VALETING Denis’s Car Wash (Mojácar Playa) ...............................643 198320 Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 571939

CARD SHOPS C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Colin the Card (Albox) .........................................…..650 600032 Elite Constructions .......................................................636 092632 Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 118043 Genco Construction ...................................................607 271869 Have Tools - Will Travel ...........................................641 438931 Idomia Project Management ....................................643 582920 J B General Builder ................................................. 687 024884 Mario the Handyman ................................................642 245017 M13 ............................................................................657 105084 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 MD Building Services ..........................628 414861 / 628 414862 Nail It ........................................................................621 252997 PR Building Services ................................................662 422170 Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ....618 920126 / 968 485729 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Sierra Construcción .................................................611 028716 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Valoser Obras .............................................................642 016954 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……….................……950 615596 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 BUTCHERS Juan’s Carniceria (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 478409

CARPENTRY

CAKES TO ORDER Alison’s Homemade British Cakes .............................639 028517 Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634 329403 The Cake Boutique (Arboleas) ............................+44 7800 892244

CAMPSITES Camping el Cantal (Mojacar) ................................... 950 478204 Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553

Bédar Madera (Bédar) ................................................687 503181 Cutler’s Carpentry .................................................697 907708 Go2 Joinery & Services ...........................................674 963957 Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements ...............603 688622 Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270 Unicraft …..............................................................…692 176069 Wildwood Bespoke Joinery ......................................634 328574

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

CAR HIRE

CATERING / EVENTS Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440 Auto Corner (Limousines) .....................950 069198 / 667 439671 See also Wedding & Party Planning Caracola (Mojácar) .............................950 473157 / 637 545814 Elite Cuisine ..........................................................610 994435 To place a box advert or ask for prices, call or WhatsApp 670 84 92 65

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CLOTHING (Personalised) Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ..................................607 424452 Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140

COMPUTERS

CHILDREN & BABY Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Mojácar) ..................641 679728 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................634 322475 Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 751244 Funky Monkeys, Pre-school Group (Mojácar) .....……697 264179 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126

Advance Digital ........................................................616 506569 Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 133059 Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502 C.Y.G. Vera ...........................................................950 393350 Don Robinson .........................................................646 587746 Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………...................……..950 430806 George’s Sales & Repair (Vera Playa) ..950 042338 / 661 375489 IKamale-on ……………...............................................950 616521 Infordatox (Albox) .....................................................950 633223 Mark Adamou (Mojácar) .....................634 324918 / 634 306799 Mr. Micro (Turre) ....................................................950 479502 PC Playa (Mojácar) .................................................634 356498 PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511 Paul Wieder (Mojácar) ..............................................617 830696

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

CONSERVATORIES

Paul the Chimney Sweep …………..617 150300 / 850 993057 AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644 Sammy Sweep ..........…............................…………..619 070839 Screenmasters (See p.35)......….…..........................677 152911 CHIROPODIST & PODIATRISTS SpeedyFit ........................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Clinica Podológica (Garrucha) ..................................950 132768 COUNSELLING / HEALING In-Step (Arboleas) ...................................................634 330067 iPIE (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 500336 / 623 380187 Kim White (Vera Playa) ………...................................637 149659

CIVIL ENGINEERS Isabel Morales ........................................................617 749105

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS Anna (Tarot) ……….........................................………670 897832 Beverley Kearns .....................................................600 796684 Chrissie Cremore ....................................................634 349638 Psychic Karen (Turre) ….........................................663 477658 Tarot readings by Susan ..........................................643 960118

CLEANING SERVICES Amba Cleaners ........................................................697 Chris .......................................................................627 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 Crystal Clear ............................................................637 Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 Dusters Cleaning Company .....................................683 Idea (Mojácar) .........................................................605

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CRAFTS Elaine's Wools (Arboleas) ........................................667 273889 R.F. (Marquetry) .....................................................711 003476 Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................643 563803

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

Curtainsandthings.................................................……678 684564 Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907 Unicraft Upholstery ...................................................692 176069

CYBERCAFES Can Connect (Albox) …........................................…..950 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 Total Entertainment (Turre) ........................................950 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) …….............................950

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CYCLING Zen Cycle Mojácar ....................................................643 722762

DAMP PROOFING Pukka Plastering & Damp Proofing (Almanzora area) .692 596681 Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672

DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT Centro Dental Dr. Cremades (Vera) ........................950 390655 Clinica Dental (Albox) ..............................................950 120732 Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989 Clinica Dental Palomares .....................950 109710 / 670 878427 Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534 Clinica Dental Saludent (Huércal-Overa) ……………..950 135672 Dentalbox (Albox) .........................................................950 121284 Nadal Pérez, M A (Turre) .........................................950 479444 Odonto Stetic (Los Gallardos) ...........722 706732 / 950 398993 Puerta de Vera (Vera) ........................................950395319 Valero Martinez (Garrucha) ………............................950 132047

DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

1:1 Diet ............................................ 711 019507 / 660 373103 Cortinas Gredécor (Vera / Huércal-Overa) ..................950 391361 Image (Helen) ....................................950 930192 / 665 178326 Curtains with Style (See p.21) ......950 069032 / 678 811125 Issysweigh (Albox) ...................................................600 334318 Pam (Turre) ..............................................................639 465631 Slim Well Spain ..............................................0044 7794118214 VaVa Yoga y Más (Vera) ........................................ 643 102335 Vicki (Turre) .............................................................650 764623

DIGGER HIRE See Excavation DIVING See Scuba Diving DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private) Analysis Clinic (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 475282 Centro Médico Mojácar ...............................................950 475105 Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500 Dr. Maria Rose (Garrucha) ..........................................950 132803 Euroclinicas (Vera) ........................................................950 391300

DOG GROOMING Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734 Berta Ayora (Turre) ..................................................637 395775 Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123 Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ............950 616820 / 617 456548 ChuchosChic (Mojácar) ........................950 168778 / 621 231369 Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…...........................617 313587 Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616

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DOG TRAINING Didi Arias (Mojácar) ……............................................639 724521

DOORS See Windows & Doors DRY CLEANERS City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255

DVD & VIDEO Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 Total Entertainment (Turre) ...950 468295 ...(Mojácar) 950 VHS to DVD conversion .. ........................................647

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ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Eco1 (Garrucha) .........................................................627 690056 Econature (Turre) .....................................................652 647953

ELECTRICAL GOODS Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) .............950 442012 Centro Ferretería Lopez Mojácar ...........................950 473111 De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129 Electro Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 121069 Electro Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Garrucha)..................950 460832 Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832

ELECTRICIANS A1 Services ………....................................................679 631458 Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208 Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Andy Lake - Williams Electrical ..............................…..677 741366 Baltasar .....................................................................655 691107 Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916 Charlie Fyre ................................................................686 833444 DJT Electrical Services (Vera) .............686 817945 / 626 578164 ElectroTorres .....................................677 530410 / 610 750771 EMI Electrical Installations .......................................673 502867 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 466352 N.E.Electrics (Arboleas).............................................634 358777 Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 974662 Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

ELECTRO-DOMESTICO REPAIRS Damaso ...................................................................647 292966

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES CDB Natural (Huércal-Overa) ...................................950 882237 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ......634 322475 / 633 629883 Voluta's Place (Mojácar Playa) …...............................699 975552

ENTERTAINERS Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) .......................................687 340544 All Skas ....................................................................635 333387 Amy Amy Amy Tribute Band ....................................645 886919 Andy Owen ...............................................................634 370388 Ashley Cathcart .......................................................693 486788 Bob Rock ...................................................................666 310251 Brendan O'Dee (Singer/Guitarist) ..............................610 855964 Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533 Carl Lewis ...............................................................634 364041 Carol George (Female Vocalist) ..............................634 285009 D n A Accoustic Duo .................................................634 366372 Debbie Davis ............................................................694 438917 Dominic Doolittle .......................................................634 353525 Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028 Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251 Emma Wild ..............................................................642 276385 Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ...............687480694 Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966 Free Ride ...............................................................606 127424 Funky Nomad ..........................................................643 256459 Geoff Murrell ..............................................................699 462859 GuitarMac ( Guitar/Vocals ) .....................................634 340476 Harmony Duo .........................................................687 340544 Jack Law .................................................................689 750176 Jill Farmiloe (Female vocalist) .................................607 443908 JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746 John Vincent - Sinatra tribute ..................................642 097532 Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244 Kayleigh Easton (vocals) ...................................... 642 581198 Kev Moore .............................................................600 762856 Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525 Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268 Loose Change ..............................................................671 754851 Marilyn Shipley ........................................................722 300797 Maurice Casanove ....................................................671 386947 Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco ............................697 317557 Melanie Howard-Coles ............................................607 324624 Mel J (Female Vocalist) ........................................664 111990 Melodee (Duo) ................................610 855964 / 664 111990 Melodeemusic (Backing Tracks & Recording Studio).....610 855 964 Menta & Canela Duo ..............................................645 886919 Pedro Clemente .........................................................678 752178 Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120 Richard Hill ..............................................................670 243461 Roadrunner (duo) ......................... 628 122363 / 684 330431 Robin Lamble ..........................................................602 469425 Rocio Starry (Vocalist) .............................................645 886919 Seldom Sober .......................................................689 750176 Sharna Knight (Vocalist & Entertainer) ....................0044 7340 638513 Sharon-Elizabeth Regan ........0044 7858 459637 / 666 673055 Shirin (bellydancer) .................................................607 805367 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 Solo Simon ...............................................................667 989270 Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, disco etc.) .............634 311652 Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919

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Indalo Real Estate ...........................950 091137 / 616 Indasol Mojácar S.L. .................................................950 Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 K7 Mojácar ...............................................................950

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ESTATE AGENTS Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 AlmeríaCasas (Albox) .........................950 169680 / 658 845741 Linnitt Properties (Turre).............................................950 479054 Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259 Mojácar Estates (See p.41)......................................950 478935 Almeria Property Finder (Albox) ................................950 431624 Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792 Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054 Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..............950 092094 Arboleas Property Shop .................…....................…958 003391 BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914 BeniHomes (Albox) .....................................................950 500410 Calida Homes (Arboleas)......................950 430763 / 634 302801 Casa y Campo (Lubrin) (See front cover) ................678 587007 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) ..........950 134434 / 649 777218 Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254 Cole's of Andalucia ...............................950 469592 / 659 265907 Mojácar Homes & Villas ..........................................634 330652 Complete Holiday Care .......................950 478612 / 610 808631 Cortijos Almería …………............……........................676 916088 D & D Property Care, Sales & Rentals .....643 335386 / 643 337063 Dream Homes Almería (Arboleas) ...............................697 875717

Españarural (Albox) ............................950 102505 / 654 359607 European Property Company (Mojácar) (See p.13)......950 285704 Euroxan (Vera) .........................................................699 067922 Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767 Find Me A Home .................................951 914195 / 636 266641 FW Properties ................................634 325152 / 634 352285 Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan) (See p.4) 950 466112 / 666 687251 Holmes for Homes (Arboleas) ..........850 993099 / 664 012024 Mojacarmar ......................................950 475891 / 636 903184 Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447 Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009 Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526 Neinor Homes ............................................................900 110022

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Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) ............................…..950 618209 Vaitier SL (Cabrera) .....................................................609 626140 Veritas Homes (Mojácar) ............................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

EXCAVATION Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696 Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950

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Okisur (Mojácar) (See p.31) .......................................950 472010 Olive Property Sales (Bédar)(See cover) .950 469624 / 687 938466 Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915 Property Floor Plans ................................................619 672431 Real Almería Property (Mojácar) .......950 336 769 / 620 368194 Realtors MB Spain ..................................................678 347125

Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632 MD Digger Hire & Construction.................................634 375428 Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192

EXCURSIONS Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514 Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389 Day Tours Almería ............................651 592836 / 645 253155 Mojácar Jeep Tours .................................................611 028716 Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) …..........……...……………..642 1185467

Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ................................…950 472200 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 SYM Spain (Albox) .................................................951 250574 Sonia Cantalejo Bueno (Energy Certs.)......................608 147640 Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ………950 431855 / 661 143871 FABRICS Spanish Hideaways (Oria) ....................634 366672 / 676 604008 Curtains with Style ...........................950 069032 / 678 811125 Spain Assured .....................................950 469622 / 634 300020 Material Girl Fabric Warehouse (Albox) ................0044 7393 665954 Spain Property Finder …..............……........................686 878789 FASHION Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)...................950 615388

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Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545 Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239 Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838 Fitness For All (Bédar) ………..........…………………..647 593323 Gimnasio Formas (Turre) .............................................950 468065 Gympower (Personal trainer) (Albox) ......................609 591606 Javi Orta, personal trainer (Mojácar) .........................651 693681 Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 473137

FINANCIAL SERVICES AMASS ……......................................................……..678 035992 Blacktower ...............................................................657 684094 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....…...…950 478914 / 626 916443 Indalo Partners ........................................................950 472242

Platino Gym (Mojácar Playa) .....................................950 284845 Sano Centre (Albox) ...................................................610 544306 Sano Centre (Huércal-Overa) ..................................666 021259 Sierra Club Desert Springs ........................................687 599115 Sol Yoga Centre (Arboleas) .........................................686 400331 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) ...........................950 449451 Valle Del Este Spa & Health Centre ..........................950 548600 VaVa Yoga Studio (Vera) .........................................643 102335 Vicki’s Fitness & Slimming ........................................650 764623 Yoga therapies & slimming (Turre & Vera) ....................643 102335

FISHING Kennedy Financial Services .....................................678 035992 Offshore Money Management .............952 830916 / 950 398078 Orca Steve Sea Fishing (Mojacar/Garrucha) ……… 634 Pete Fishing Trips (Mojácar/Garrucha) …..................634 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid & Graham). 647 020929 / 647 Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …............………………..950 263565 FISH & CHIPS Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ............................................950 475067 The Chippy (La Alfoquía) ........................................634 FIREPLACES

Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 472135

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Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985 FITNESS & DANCE Isamy Florist (Los Gallardos) ...................................670 215902 LIS Florist (Garrucha) ................................................950 460901 See also Activities-Clubs-Associations Alison .....................................................................666 273168 Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211 Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre (Mojácar) ...............617 719913 FLY SCREENS Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) .......................637 435864 AA Window Doctor ..............……….........................…630 231644

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FROZEN FOOD SUPPLIER Valero Alonso (Antas) ..............................................950 453316

FUNCTION VENUES Miraflores Restaurant (Camping Los Gallardos) .........650 418954

FUNERAL COMPANIES CollyFer (Huércal Overa) …….............617 456259 / 617 456335

Funeral Homes Robles (Cuevas) ..............................657 921383 Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias (Vera) 950 390884 / 607 705672 Curtains with Style .........................950 069032 / 678 811125 Dave ........................................................................634 351275 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 SpeedyFit ..............................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Tony Justice ...................................…..950 950797 / 637 159249 Mojácar Home Improvements .........................…….950 473104

FOOD SHOPS Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........ 634 301490 / 634 304288 Eurowise (Albox) ……………….............................…..950 439801 Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 132048 La Venta de Alfaix Minimarket (Alfaix) ..........................950 469660 Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) .................... .............950 478102 Las Buganvillas Minimarket ………........................…..635 036408 Manoli (Arboleas) …...................................................627 941654 Price Busters (Albox) .................................................950 951494 Sol Supermercado (Albox) …................................….711 012006 Spar Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) ...........…………..950 135222 Spices n' Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694 Super Corner (Turre)..........................950 468303 / 637 016107 The Best Catch (English Fish Supplier) ...................643 512369

FUNERAL PLANS Avalon Europe S.L. ............................950 069012 / 634 321296 Golden Leaves Funeral Plans (Benitachell)............. 966 493082 Iberian Funeral Plans ...........................951 203994 / 965 993498

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

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FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778 La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508 Muebles La Simona (Garrucha) ...............................950 132443 Prosecco Tables ..............................................0044 7709 244366 Oak Furniture Spain .............................622 288750 / 681 095096 The Furniture Doctor .............................................667 989270 Sofa & Sofa (Las Buganvillas) ..........654 596247 / 654 596220 Unicraft (El Real, Antas) ............................................692 176069 FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

Abodes (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5)...............................697 778355 Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ....950 633288 El Rincón de Mueble ....(Vera)950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071 Elleann’s Homestyle ....................................................674 514999 Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) .........................950 105711 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarrón)....968 153907 / 678 083491

GARDENS 24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Antas Garden Centre (El Real) .............................610 243838 Cedar Landscapes …….............……....................…620 112193 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709 Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs .(See p.17)........850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) ..............950 147763 Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187 L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538 La French Touch ......................................................607 226269 Lady Muck Gardening .............................................697 317557 Luke's Landscapes and Gardens ............................641 684017 Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) ….........................667 562872 Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706 Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884 Nash Groundworks ..................................................722 546192

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)...........868 931872 / 671 715294 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ..................................950 132458 Ideas del Mueble (Antas) ...........................................950 452816 Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs (See p.17)..........850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) ...........950 147763 Koala Furniture (Antas).................................….........950 392307 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630 Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25).........................634 364795 Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 Saxon’s Garden Maintenance ............618 920126 / 968 The Tidy Gardener .................... 0044 7957167633 / 634 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634

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GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS Smith Plumbing (Spanish Authorised).........................950 468041

GAS TANK SUPPLIERS Gas Alboran ..........................................656 662000 / 950 259382

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GLAZING (Supply & Repair) AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600

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GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING Cash4Gold ...............................................................643 844247 Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086 Gold & Jewellery Buying ...........................................616 453813 Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106 Donna's (Albox)..................................950 930167 / 628 669456 GOLF COURSES Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 655600 El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) ............................... 644 505210 Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 479176 El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) Yasmin ......................656 646257 Desert Springs ........................................................637 861591 Elaine Mobile Hairdresser (Coast & Inland).................634 379424 Marina Golf ..............................................................950 133235 Elegance (Turre) ......................................................634 308877 Valle del Este ...........................................................950 398743 Etticut (Turre) .............................................................667 971960 Farrow's Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346 GOLF TUITION Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 479176 Forever Chic (Palomares)(See p.29) .....................601 634193 Martin D’Archivio (Mojácar) .......................................635 446460 Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……....................…..663 923733 Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ............... 638 531821 Holistic Treatments (Ali) ...........................................634 308906 Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676 256923 Isabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462 Jackie Miles Kirby …..................................………….642 829269 GRASS, ARTIFICIAL Jean & Co.(Mojácar Playa) ……..............................…950 615094 Grass 4 U .................................................................638 574145 Jenny’s Hair Design (Albox) .....................................620 447858 Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......……………629 947633 Kyra Beauty Salon (Arboleas) ...........950 106294 / 643 357906 Inspired (El Real, Antas) ....................................... 950 147763 Jing Nails .................................................................622 251432 Nash Groundworks .....................................................722 546192 Julian Hair Design ....................................................634 354507 Tiger Turf ............................................950 431624 / 635 652745 Julie Rodriguez .......................................................634 338017 Kim White (Beauty)(Vera & Mobile) ………...……….637 149659 GUTTERING Lavender and Lemons ..............................................643 790511 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 LU & NA (Valle del Este) …….............................…950 461113 Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) .....................697 421672 HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093 Miki Designe (Villaricos) ............................................635 867757 Amazing Nails .........................................................641 640578 Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) …655 299494 Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .....................................670 094722 Nicole Andreano (Las Buganvillas) ..........................675 622216 Angela Ellis - Holistic Therapist ...............................642 577637 Avon Co-ordinator (Jane) ……...................................670 722705 Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454 Avon Cosmetics (Bedar) ...........................................950 398980 Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208 Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos) .............................687 960362 Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos camping ) ..............950 469684 Avon Cosmetics (Turre & Vera) .................................643 102335 Avon (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318 Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................678 009051 Beaches (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..........................950 473110 Beauty by Marilyn ....................................................950 398852

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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

HEALTH FOODS Girasol (Albox) ….......................................................639 089170 Las Hierbas de Maria (Mojácar) ..............…………….657 513990

HORSE RIDING Centro Hipico Valle del Almanzora .........................691 Didi Arias (Mojácar) ...............................................639 Media Legua Equestrian Centre (Vera) ..............……667 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) .................................642 Sanctuary Limaria .....................................................628

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HOTELS & HOSTALS Casona Granado (Nr Lubrin) ...................................950 069077 Hostal Don Tadeo (Villaricos) ..................................950 467105 Hostal El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767 Hostal Muria (Villaricos) ..............................................642 050290 Hostal Playa Azul (Villaricos) ................950 467075 / 609 386282 Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) .........................................968 419466 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 Hotel Overa .............................................................950 470879 Hotel Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................600 350382 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 La Esperanza (Mojácar Playa) ..........686 906624 / 606 916055 Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) .........950 466353 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250

HOUSE & PET SITTING

Chris Leek ...................................................................642 608805 ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.23).......647 247494 / 950 092604 David .............................................................................. 950 099905 Graham (oil heating) ……….....................................620 112193 Linda Pettit ...............................................................642 016954 Neater Heater ………...................................………….634 312171 Louise B. (LouB’s) ....................................................664 038031 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

HEATING

HIRE

HOUSE CLEARANCE Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Mojácar) ..................641 679728 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514 Almeria Castaño House Clearance .......611 028716 / 950 110404 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See front cover)......634 322475 Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688 Sound Systems ..........................…............................630 231644 HOME CARERS see also Nursing Angels Nursing Group ...............................................902 026468 Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442 Helping Hands Mojacar ............................................678 590988 Indalo Care Group .......................................634332824 Michaela Talbot .........................................................622 015765

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HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING Grupo Sedesa (Vera) ...............................................950 390990

INSURANCE Adeslas ............................................950 472701 / 633 431900 Albox Insurance .......................................................950 121943

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........950 120070 Liberty Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206 Liberty Seguros ......................................................913 422549 Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376 Maxine Morgan Liberty Seguros (Las Buganvillas) ........669 074 996 Mojácar Insurance ...................................................634 323399 Sol Insure ………..........................................………..950 472098

INTERIOR DESIGN Evie Fox-Rayner .........................................................603 624659 Curtains with Style (See p.21) ..........950 069032 / 678 811125 ASSSA Seguros (Vera) ...............................……………950 392487 Deco-house (Ann) .....................................................666 260792 Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950 Essential Solutions …….............................................627 245658 Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333 Lola Barranco ………..........................950 086116 / 691 261818 BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098 INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes

INTERNET TV Connexions (Turre) ...............................................950 479502 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Europa Digital .......................................950 133233 / 678 332815 Ezetv .......................................................................950 091112 GSF Communications ................................................950 473102 IPTV UK ....................................................................603 613918 IPTV Spain UKTV ...............................654 617496 / 699 386277 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475 PC Playa (Mojácar) ......................................................634 356498 S E Telecoms ............................................................697 780499 Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054 UKTV Almería ....................................850 993202 / 694 440184 Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307 INTERNET PROVIDERS Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090 García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563 Albox Online ..........................................................950 091111 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 473192 Connexions (Turre) ……..............................…………..950 479502 Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806908 Next .............................................................................950 479369 Helvetia ...................................................................673 063798 Plusnet ................................................744 610389 / 850 992555

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KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197 Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073 Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 / 627 564640 Dog & Cat Sitter Service …………………..................676 389592 Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673 Five Bone Hotel (Turre) ............................................630 234556 Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165 Kit Cat Luxury Cat Suites (Los Gallardos) ..............674 113217 Carolina Pérez Gallardo (Sworn Translator) ..............647 863745 Palomino Kennels & Cattery ……....…671 916426 / 950 093087 Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662 Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200 Sleepy Hollow (Huércal-Overa) ….............................617 313587 The Hilton Cattery ............................950 163489 / 664565479 Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas)….950 930585

KEY CUTTING Keys Copy Centre (Mojácar Playa) ........658 828560 / 607 800900

KITCHENS Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545 Cristina …….......................................................…..626 741386 Clara Mata ..............................................................629 132529 Donna González-Linnitt ...........................................699 067922 Elizabeth ..................................................................662 504734 Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876 Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) .................616 605341 Jenni (Almanzora valley area) ................................653 098329 Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150 Kathryn Jones .........................................................629 931125 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) .............609 781438 Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) .......................... 676 951352 Marguerite ……....................................................…..687 814157 Marisa .......................................................................636 179128 Michaela Talbot .........................................................622 015765 Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366 Mojácar Interpreting ................................................617 830513 Parsons Knows ........................................................672 668803 Pedro ......................................................................655 510420 Robert Boucher .........................................................693 618705 Simply Solved ………...............................................663 327091 Susi ..................................................................................617 920 190 Wendy Interpreter/Translator ................................. 661 194278 Yamile (Written Translations) ....................................626 207575

24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Artizan (Vera) (See p.2) ....................…950 390635 / 661 985310 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Cocinas El Real (Los Gallardos) .........639 036051 / 622 232186 Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ...950 921975 / 722 136950 Complete Renovations .....................644 389255 / 672 379960 Ergo Küchen (Huércal-Overa) ...................................636 447730 Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884 KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

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LANDSCAPING D & C Landscaping ..................................................634 359082 La French Touch .................. ..................................607 226269 Luke's Landscapes and Gardens ............................641 684017 Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706 Nash Groundworks .....................................................722 546192

LAUNDERETTES Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................711 051400

Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …......…………. 950 471357 Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787 Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) 950 475949 / 638 264621 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 473192 Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420 Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568 Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185 Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........………...……………950 472710 Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863 The Laundry Room (Vera Playa) ...............................666 007824 MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827 Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 619039 LAUNDRIES City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 Clean Team Laundry Service ...................................634 Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 Ivi's Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950

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LEGAL SERVICES See also Solicitors ALO Services (Zurgena) ......................950 449179 / 667 994682 Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ...........................670 099726 Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..............................................950 431720

LEISURE ACTIVITIES and TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Almería Ten Pin Bowling (Arboleas) …...................….950 439013 Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840 Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073 Karting (Garrucha) ….........................................……950 460207 Lunar Cable Park (Cuevas del Almanzora) .................665 512873 Nautarium Sea Museum (Garrucha) ………........…..950 139554

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LIGHTING Light & Luz (Vera) ...............................950 391804 / 686 457714

LOCKSMITHS 24hr Locksmith ...................................950 472982 / 658 828560 Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ..................950 431497 / 617 272885 Locksmith (Dean) .....................................................666 949213

Mike Sheehan (Neuromuscular Therapy) .....................657 050394 Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 619239 Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564 VaVa Yoga y Más (Vera) ............................................643 102335 Zen Massage (Mojácar & Bédar) .............................643 766935

MEALS DELIVERED Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas) …................................697

LOGS FOR SALE Antonio Diaz .............................................................689 Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 Firewood Arboleas .................................................647 Leña Ramos (Arboleas) ….........................................616 Leñas Reke (Los Gallardos) ....................................687

Lee (Arboleas) ...........................................................636 Leñas Cazorla (Turre) ...............................................607 Levante Logs ............................................................670 Log-On-Tommy …........................................................619 Palm Deliveries (Albox) .....................950 122416 / 686 Phil (Arboleas) …........................................................634 Potty Finca Services ............................950 163930 / 616

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442 243181 Dine In .......................... ..................................+44 7487392926 Hannah’s Kitchen ....................................................642 142745 127535 METAL WORK 455328 AA Window Doctor ....................…............................630 231644 932078 Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 431738 044719 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 109986 772898 Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700 FS Fabrications …..............…………..627 167167 / 671 424558 Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064 Metalbox (Albox) .......................................................950 633090 P & D Metals ............................................................638 707406 Speedy Fit Security Grilles ....................................600 006032 The Metal Works ..............................950 930520 / 638 900949

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MARKETING Edela Media (Social Media) (Mojácar) ....................607 146352 Mojácar Business (Social Media) ............................950 680110

MASSAGE Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 Anushree (Cranio - Sacral -Therapy) ......................672 Holistic Massage (Ali) ...............................................634

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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 (Antas) (See p.11) .....................................687 845730 Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552

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MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

OPTICIANS

D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022 Harley Dees …………................................................600 685550 Indalo Quads (Guided treks) ..................................634 315074 Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 133033 Nafta Custom (Antas) ………...............950 619293 / 615 938352

Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468 Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122 Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665 Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285

NEWSAGENTS Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051

Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950

NURSING see also Home Carers Angels Nursing Group ...............................................902 026468

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442 Michaela Talbot .........................................................622 015765

NUTRITION Alternativa (Anne-Marie Pichon) ...............................666 966573 Ashlí (Naturopathic & nutritional therapies) ................643 102335

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

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Free directory entries: WhatsApp 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777 Sedesa (Vera) …………............................................950 390990 Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596 Optica Orbera (Albox) .....................................950430101 Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …............................….950 472783 Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084 Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482 Salas (Huércal Overa) ................................................950 135081 + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279

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 PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451 20seven photography ................................................634 301635 Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453 Almería-Fotografía .....................................................663 627942 Bluwater Photography ….........…………………………616 189002 PAINTING & DECORATING A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884 Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182 Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176 Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) .............................................620 786914 Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495 Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........……………………950 430223 Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807 Frank Millar Photography & Videographer …................642 107953 Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709 Indigo Photography & Video ...................................637 974793 Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166 Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852 C.I.S Services (Arboleas) ........................................634 621747 Professional Video & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 The Image Suite …….............................…........................647 918 848 Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726 Toros Bravos ............................................................607 117174 Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 Eddy Venner ............................................................711 Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 IPB Painting ........................................661 184848 / 622 JPM ...........................................................................627 Jay the Painter ........................................................697 Paul ...........................................................................649 Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 Pinturas Chano ..................................677 082787 / 662 The Fast Brush .........................................................950 True Colours .............................................................636 Vera Painting Services ............................................711

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PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051

PHYSIOTHERAPY Caroline De Maeght (Villaricos) ................................650 134805 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ......................................695 355381 Clínica Fisioalbox (Albox) ..........................................629 402852 Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) .................644 394335

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PERFUMES & COSMETICS Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ..................................666 348253

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................950 431592 Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872 Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203 Pet Tag Engraving ...................................................711 006027 Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ............................................650 292670 Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560 Fisiomar Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ....................667 425197 VetCare (Vera Playa) .................................................950 775102 Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765 Gabi Triebel (Mojácar Playa) ..............633 011442 / 950 472263 PEST CONTROL Jason …….........................................950 064015 / 680 903609 Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247

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PICTURE FRAMING

Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329 POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 PIZZERIAS Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064 Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ................................……..950 450215 Alloa Pool Care (Albox) ………….................…………..650 244018 Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506 Almeria Pools .............................0044 7957167633 / 634 318369 Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) .....................................950 615224 Blue Diamond Pool Care ..............................697238933 Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614 Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389 Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 601 634192 / 634 891709 D'Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478517 D & J Pritchard Construcciones .........617 698418 / 662 046497 El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) ....................................663 304531 Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738 IndalPool (Albox) …………...............................……..950 431859 Góndola (Garrucha) ..............................................950 133928 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 Gondola (La Alfoquía) ….....................……………..643 136117 Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178 Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966 Olive Tree Farm Pool Services ...............................643 463129 Ilario Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ...............................….950 478098 Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865 Jardin (Vera Playa) .................................................950 467023 La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928 Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525 Los Gurullos Pizzeria (Mojácar) ................................950 968242 Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bédar) .........................637 915898 Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................642 767122 Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681 Memoli (Vera Playa) ..........…………..950 093017 / 603 804676 Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299 Napoli (Mojácar Pueblo) .............................................950 102472 Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523 Ottocento (Mojácar Playa) .........................................950 615100 Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ....................950 472845 Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308 Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549 Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ......................................950 478401 Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322 Rincon del Zahorí (Mojácar Pueblo) ..630 314400 / 661 604220 Tropicana Swimming Pool Construction 650 906114 / 689 404244 Quick (Garrucha) ......................................................950 132305 True Blue Pools & Spas ..............................................661 148998 Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) ........................................950 093075 POSTAL SERVICES Valentino’s (Mojácar Playa) .........................................621 279251 Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 PLASTERERS David Pritchard Construcciones ..........617 698418 / 662 046497 Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502 Pukka plastering (Almanzora area) ...........................692 596681 Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ....................………..950 118043 Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) .........................................662 474861 PLUMBERS Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ................................................950 393835 24hr Casaserve ..............................................950 466438 / 676 3062699 Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942 Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916 Pam’s Post (Albox) ............................................... 664 565479 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 The Post Shop (Albox) ………..................................951 250574 Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating ..950 930900 / 620 742954 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Graham ....................................................................620 112193 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 Knowles ….........................................950 137197 / 606 807797 PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............………………..687 466352 AdverTees (Albox) ...................................................641 407147 Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 PODIATRISTS Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475 See Chiropodists & Podiatrists Mojácar Business ....................................................950 680110 POOL COVERS neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Coverbox (Albox) …….................................................615 992007 Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ..................................607 424452 Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097

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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 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063 Exclusive Holiday Villas ............................................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 La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652 Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681 Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911 Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

Casa Paz Holiday Lettings (Huercal-Overa) ...........693 935118 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514 Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254 Clean Team Property Care & Rentals 850 993202/ 642 911850 Coastal Properties (Mojácar) ........................................950 475235 Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631 D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063 E-Property Almería ...................................................677 146592 Exclusive Holiday Villas ..........................................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 ...................................................................950 096180 KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 863320

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...................950 475199 / 629 673450 Almería Holiday Rentals ............................................638 701670 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865 Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073 Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580 APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164 La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533 Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 478935 Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643 Mojácar Holiday Services .......................950 699947 / 634 972377 Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002 Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652

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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

PSYCHOLOGIST Dr. Jane Thompson ............................968 485729 / 618 920126

RADIO STATIONS Onda Aguilas (100.1) ….............................................968 447864 Smooth FM online (89.8) ........................................634 332666 Spectrum FM (96.1) ............................950 615142 / 678 332815

REFRIGERATION MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL ...607 364917 / 607 366040

REMOVALS & STORAGE See also Van & Man Hire Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 Brian’s Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........................674 Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 Indalo Storage .........................................................950 Mojácar Long Term Rentals …...............................…636 903184 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

Real Almería Property (Mojácar) ............................634 316068 Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042 Sandy Goldfinch ........................+44 7767 301159 / 670 575897 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 Spanish Property Choice (Mojacar) ..... 950 475823 / 634 351562 Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184 The Key ................................................................0044 7541 842710

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

Antas El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 459081 Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950 453048

Arboleas Aroma Cafe Bistro .................................................850 Bar Limaria ..............................................................950 Harley’s ...................................................................642 Hostal Meson ………..........................950 430137 / 635 Hotel Rural Azabache ............................................690 Nueva Trinidad ........................................................642

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Bédar El Cortijo ...................................................................950 398108 El Paso ................................................678 868963 / 950 469409 Miramar .....................................................................950 469308

Cabrera Riad Cabrera ………………….....................................950 092042

Cerro Gordo Items For Sale Mojácar ..................694 439275 / 950 478753 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412 Moovit Transport & Storage ...............950 930316 / 642 586701 Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121 St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984 Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 325639 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234 UK Direct ..................UK 0044 7719.118.879 / Spain 642 099479 Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560 Wanderers Transport and Storage ..UK 0044 7906852325 / 623 300425

RESTAURANTS & BARS See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias Agua Amarga

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

Cortijo Grande Finca Listonero .........................................................950 982045

Cucador La Vida

……….................................….........……….950 634562

Desert Springs Resort El Torrente Restaurant ........................................……950 091546

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin) La Montaña ...............................................................950 398856

El Pilar de Lubrin Restaurante Albar ....................................................647 877091

El Pinar Bar El Pinar ...........................................................634 302673

Garrucha

La Chumbera ............................................................634 676298 Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 460588 Los Tarahis (Beachbar) .............................................950 138235 Casa Adriana ......................................637 099475 / 950 133154 Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014 Chino Peking (Chinese) .............................................950 132948 Albox GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 915993 Bar Lepanto .......................................642 859040 / 950 120261 Góndola ....................................................................950 133928 Chapman’s ..............................................................950 091188 La Cantina de Floor ....................................................950 132757 Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933 Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 460882 Elephant Cafe ...........................................................699 090183 Nautico …................................................................687 918669 Gran Muralla (Chinese) ...........................................950 120166 Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604 Happy Garden (Chinese/Asian). ................................950 120851 Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131 La Cena ……........................................……………..950 430930 Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043 La Palmera ….............................................................950 430993 Tierra y Mar .............................................................643 463940 La Parrilla ................................................................950 430024 Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 430145 Huércal-Overa Restaurante Virgen del Saliente ................................669 300291 Chiringuito Kiosko Bar El Parque ...........................677 403224 Scrumptious ...............................................................608 543866 Enoteca Crisbe ...................................950 134100 / 607 338460 Taberna Topares ........................................................647 443248 El Capricho …........................................................637 595326 TCs .............................................................................642 347943 El Paladar .......................................673 695939 / 631 494536

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La Alfoquía Gondola .................................................……………..643 136117 Indian Tandoori ........................................................632 110888 The Heathers ......................................624 215330 / 642 835993

Las Herrerias Eugenia ......................................................................950 069021

Los Gallardos Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 El Palacio ..................................................................641 Meson Verfran ...........................................................950 Miraflores ..................................................................950 Oasis Pool Bar ...........................................................693

495182 650907 D’Angelo .....................................................................950 478517 099954 Delfín Dorado......................................950 475212 / 645 220095 528324 Dolce Vita ................................................................950 478476 734991 Don Pancho (Mexican) .................................................950 472543 Mojácar - see also Mojácar Pueblo El Anzuelo ...............................................................950 283401 Aku Aku (Beachbar) ...............................950 478981 / 634 979360 El Barrio Libre .........................................................670 694728 Alma Beach Club ......................................................674 665806 El Cid (Beachbar) ..............................950 472063 / 696 056128 Al Punto (Brazilian) ...................................................950 475899 El Deseo ..................................................................629 287265 Ankara Beach Terrace ..............................................950 473042 El Gaucho ................................................................663 304531 Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 450215 El Sitio ....................................................................950 615411 Aurora (Beachbar) ....................................................950 472163 El Toro .....................................................................691 628061 BaoBab .....................................................................689 642923 Enrico (Italian) ...................................950 472995 / 642 514738 Badgers ................................................678 141556 / 950 478525

Balti Tower ll ..........................................................632 246365 Bar Luz ....................................................................950 027844 Bellagio Sports Bar ...................................................950 472342 Bellavista ..................................................................950 478800 Bocaina Beach Club .................................................950 527597 Botaniq ...................................................................681 127504 Bowen Resto Bar .............................. 666 406203 / 634 357654 Cabo Norte ..............................................................665 891772 Cafeteria Bellagio .......................................…………950 472342 Cafe Familiar Mojácar ..............................................950 377586 Cala Marina (Beachbar) ...........................................689 572249 Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 477797 Casa Egea .................................................................950 472190 Casa Flor .................................................................626 353147 Casa Juan …………................................................….950 450305 Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799 Cheers…………....................................................…….643 664077 Chiringuito Manacá (Beachbar) ............693 618671 / 600 045599 Cortijo de la Media Luna .....................950 478813 / 676 547555 Cowboy Kenny’s Bar and Que ................................711 007976

Fusion Beach ...........................................................950 615224 Ganesha (Indian) ...................................................602 006977 Gastro Malabar ........................................................950 472970 Habana 1957 ...........................................................850 987214 Hola Ola (Beachbar) ................................................664 097279 Ilario Imperial (Italian) ..............................................950 478098 Imperial Playa (Italian) ..............................................950 475360 Koi …...........................................................................950 615452 Kontiki (Beachbar) .................................................617 774330 Kukis .........................................................................950 377076

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The Irish Rover ..........................................................950 The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 The Roof Garden ...................................................685 Tito’s (Beachbar) .......................................................950 Torre Bahía ...............................................................950 Trufibar ....................................................................664 Twister ...................................................………………600 Valentino’s (Italian) ...................................................621 Valery ......................................................................662 Zaika Fusion ..........................................................632 Zeppelin (See front cover) ......................................643

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Mojácar Pueblo Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781 Calima (Moroccan) ..................................................608 807331 Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614 El Aleman ...............................................................617 317801 El Antler ……....................................................……600 540661 La Candela …...........................................................647 724367 La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................................950 615106 Napoli Pizzeria .........................................................950 102472 Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 478401 Restaurante Aires del Sur ..........................................637 938996 Restaurante Mamabel's ...............................................950 472448 Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270 Rincon del Zahorí .............................630 314400 / 661 604220 Viento Norte ........................................................636 347112

Palomares 102 Tapas Bar …………....................950 467745 / 615 157905. Akua .......................................................................621 210854 Asagía Asador .........................................................662 305051 Monika’s Bar .......................................950 467720 / 659 672615 La Dulce Casa ….............................950 618059 / 950 467768 The Oasis ............................................950 467381 / 676 365010 Mohana .....................................................................950 472941 Mountains of the Moon (Indian) ........950 472002 / 637 914632 Neptuno Beach Club (See p.15) ......................…616 005387 Omega ...................................................950 475317 / 647 675919 Ottocento (Italian).......................................................950 615100 Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) ...950 472208 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250 Parwaz (Indian) .......................................................631 995178 Playa Juana Beach Club ............................................690 984992 Puerto Madero Tapas Bar ........................................950 884617 Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412 Rose & Crown .........................................................950 973436 Rusty Nail ...............................................................662 153813 Sal Marina ...................................................................950 472405 Scotty’s El Tropico ...................................................687 382540 Sensations ................................................................950 472057 San Pedro Belgian Bar .............................................722 485340 Shea’s Restaurant & Bar (See p.7) ...........................950 478186 Sol y Arena (Beachbar) .............................................950 478308 Sottocasa (Italian) .......................................................950 093075 The Emerald Isle ....................................................634 387178

Partaloa Mis Amigos ..............................................…………….612 508447

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa Lorena’s ...................................................................634 345353

Pueblo Laguna New Bistro ................................................................608 921287 Restaurant Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566

San Juan de Los Terreros Costa Tranquila (Beachbar) ......................................620 La Geoda ..................................................................673 Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622

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Turre Alice’s Bar ……….......................................................620 Casa Adelina ............................................................950 Chili ...........................................................................950 Ciringuito Extreme .....................................................673 Doner Kebab ............................................................603 Gran Muralla (Chinese) …….......................................950 Hostal Rural .............................................................950 La Pará ……………………..................................…….637

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Villaricos Bar La Plaza Villaricos .........................................…950 467590 Don Tadeo ..................................................................950 467105 El Faro ..................................................649 766252 / 687 351764 El Galeon ……...................................................……671 588790 El Gato ..............................................619 884792 / 628 169659 La Sorpresa ...............................................................950 099901 Gastrobar D’Alvaro ......................................................648 220383 Rosie Lees (See front cover)...................................643 198600 Los Conteros ....................................950 618629 / 699 010705 Solare ......................................................................608 802227 Lucky Bar Pizzeria ...........................................…….642 767122 Playa Azul ........................................950 467075 / 609 386282

Valle del Este Golf

Hole in One Karen’s Bar ..........................................950 461068 RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS Sawadee Thai .........................................................634 393235 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196

Vera

ROOFING

Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ..........................................950 391691 Ark Roofing ...............................................................634 La Amistad …………….…......................................…666 272817 RUGS & CARPETS Terraza Carmona ...................................................950 390760 Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)..........868 931872 / 671 Vera Playa Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021 P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Aroleas) .......................665 b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 Bar La Reva ..........................................................618 Benitos/La Alcazaba ..................................................633 Chiringuito Cositas ..................................................610 Frankie’s Bar ............................................................950 Gnomo Feliz II ..........................................................950 KOA/Blue Parrot ......................................................611 La Peperina .........................................678 643013 / 678 Lua Puerto Rey ........................................................950 Maraú Beach Club ……................................…………671 Paradise Bar/Chiringuito ...........................................667 Pizzeria Jardin ..........................................................950 Yaho (Thai / Asian) .................................................645

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Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna) Dragon Chino ............................................................950 La Colonial ……………….........................................….950 Dee’$ Dollar Bar ........................................................950 Memoli Pizzeria ......................………..950 093017 / 603 Pub Millionaire ....................................950 617467 / 637

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RURAL TOURISM Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752 Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656 Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

SATELLITE TV ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.23).....647 247494 / 950 092604 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815 GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102 Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.43) ......950 398146 / 699 909737 Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331

133226 SCREENED PATIO & POOL 133918 ENCLOSURES 372295 804676 Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097 255978 Inside Out In Europe S.L. ....................................677 114576 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9).. 950 459060 / 638 063196 Screenmasters (See p.41)......….…...........................677 152911 Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.41)........................................627 907207

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SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

SCUBA DIVING

Buceo Mojácar ........................................................950 472760 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

SECOND HAND

Auction Subasta (Los Carasoles).....UK 7413 190882 / 643 137106 Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Items for Sale Mojácar .....................694 439275 / 950 478753 John’s (Albox) ..........................................................634 325639 Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006 Pink House (La Concepción) ...........622 288750 / 681 095096 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699

SECURITY & SAFES See Alarms SEWING

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SNOOKER HALLS CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526 Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) .................................661 973205

SOLAR ENERGY

Alice .........................................................................620 876485 Alexis Shillinglaw .....................................................634 361874 J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502 Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835 Solo Style ...............................................................626 319907 Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930643 / 633 683872 The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675

SKIP HIRE Aridos Mojácar S.L. ..................................................650 Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950 Servacon .....................................................................950

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SHOE REPAIRS Keys Copy Centre (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 472982

Bédar Directo ..........................................................689 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 Ecocorp (See p.33) .................................................671 Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636

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SOLICITORS Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040 Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208 AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437 AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576 Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114 C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160 Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434 Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775 EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017 José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986 Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182

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Ramírez Abogados (Vera) .......................................950 Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950

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

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

SURVEYORS Survey Andalucía (Architect Daniel González) ............686 846624

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TUITION

TAXIS (Legal) Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111 Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602 Marlan Taxis Villaricos .................................................609 764900

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111 Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502 George’s Sales & Repair (Vera Playa) 950 042338 / 661 375489 Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608 Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538 Next .............................................................................950 479369 The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698

TILING & PATIO WORK See also Building Services

Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106 ELC Education & Language Centre ........................669 294342 English tuition & conversation (TEFL) (Vera) ............642 314316 Espanglish ...............................................................950 390037 Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270 Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ...............................616 605341 Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909 Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)...........950 460472 La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904 Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352 Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110 Piano (Mojácar) …………............……950 069803 / 667 408941 Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435 Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) ..647 677097 Step by Step Language Centre (Mojácar) ...................600 565284

1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939 ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016 A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884 Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632 Borders .....................................................................647 803030 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172 Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708 TV & AUDIO REPAIRS United Tile ................................................................667 702817 Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181 Seth Pittham (Zurgena).......................950 634477 / 666 826886 TIMBER SUPPLIERS Wood2Go (Velez Rubio)..............................................950 614050

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Almería Castle ………............................................…950 271617 Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122 Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036 Camelus (Mojácar Camel Rides) ………663 930272 / 950 100076 Fort Bravo – Western theme park (Tabernas) .....….950 165405 Nautarium (Sea Museum) (Garrucha) ………………….950 139554 Nijar Butterfly Farm .................................................617 692778 Oasys Western Park & Zoo (Tabernas) ….............….950 365236 Western Leone Theme park (Tabernas) …............…950 165405

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Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061 Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472

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UPHOLSTERY Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125 Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 571939 Unicraft (Upholstery) ...................................................692 176069

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256 Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 456 364 / 651 998738

UNIFORMS Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218

VAN & MAN HIRE See also Removals & Storage

Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600 827517

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ..........................600 225929 IIndalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 K.Morris (Vera) ............................0035 711004024 / 0044 7759692010 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ...................................950 930316 Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

VEHICLE SALES

AA Car Sales (Mojácar) ...........................................950 459208 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) …......................667 439671 AutoFex (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861 Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663 CostaCoches (Antas, El Real).....................................950 459209 Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ................(Workshop) 950 478335 Navarro Segura - Seat (Vera) (See p.6) .670 038580 / 950 393170 VEHICLE IMPORTATION Great Cost Matriculation ...........0044 7957167633 / 634 318369 Nissan & Ford (Albox) …............................................950 430856 Hispavan vehicle importation ......................................687 845730 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298 Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 VEHICLE REPAIRS Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667 439671 VETS Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624 CostaCoches ...........................................................950 459209 Centro Vet ABC (La Alfoqúia) ….................................950 449064 Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920 Fran’s Garage ....................................664 571060 / 950 164912 Go Car (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861 Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250 Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ……........................950 478335. Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298 Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400 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 Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ........950 616820 / 617 456548 VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE) Clinica Nexo (Albox) .......950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784 Cool Air (Air Conditioning) ........................................673 195872 Clinica Nexo (Olula del Rio) ..950 441819 Emergencies: 617 305784 JFK Karz ................................................................643 790511 Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327

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Free directory entries: WhatsApp 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999 Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ........................950 475213 / 605 495017 Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683 Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921 Javier .............(Garrucha) 950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059 Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................…950 393307 VetCare (Vera Playa) ...............................................950 775102

Window Panes ..........................................................617 208231 Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOWS & DOORS AA Window Doctor ...................................................630 231644 Complete Renovations .......................644 389255 / 672 379960 David A. Pritchard Construcciones ........617 698418 / 662 046497 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Interglaze ……..............................…...................... 680 743311 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

WATER (Tanker Delivery) Sierra Cabrera Water ........................651 994419 / 608 057941 Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 WATER PARK Aquavera (Vera Playa) ............................................950 467337 Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 Screenmasters (See p.41)......….….........................677 WATER TREATMENTS Speedyfit ...........................................950 439228 / 600 Healthy H2O ..............................................968 437270 / 666 302 987

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Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 925655 MODS ........................................................................600 284975 Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131 Mojácar Web Services ..............................................633 202248 Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092 Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) .......................................950 472108 WINDOW CLEANING Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ...........................637 393873 Don (Mojacar) .........................................................666 814913 WOOD & PELLET STOVES Idea (Mojácar) ...................................................……..605 162709 Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077 J&A Window Cleaning Services ..........950 122452 / 689 548824 Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 472135 James .......................................................................678 988812 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 322526 Mick ...........................................................................634 327075 ZOO & PARK Time 2 Shine (Mojácar & surrounding area) 634 615753 / 639 465450 Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236

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Community News Every Stroke Raises A Euro For PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter

requirements the animal needed whilst at the shelter. That’s quite an amazing deal don’t you think?” enthuses Christine.

by: Chrissie Cremore

Christine Logan’s middle name is “determination” and that is what she will need in order to complete her next challenge. In January 2021 Christine undertook her self imposed challenge to walk a million steps in 50 days so that she could raise much needed funds for the PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter situated between Turre and Los Gallardos. Christine was overwhelmed with the support and generosity of the general public and local businesses and was ecstatic when she managed to raise over 2,000 euros which certainly toppled her initial target of 500 euros. Romping to complete the final steps Christine shaved 2 days off her timeline and also discovered she had added an extra 10,000 steps! This money went into a “special needs” fund so that dogs who have been abandoned can get the medical treatment they require before hopefully finding their “furever home”. Christine’s new venture is to swim 10,000 metres in her swimming pool by the end of January. This entails completing 40 lengths per day “no matter what the weather” concedes Christine. And reckons it takes 5 breast strokes to complete one length...adding up to a total of 200 strokes per day. However, at the time of going to press she has achieved 630 lengths with only 620 to go which means she should finish before the predicted timescale and she has almost doubled her planned 500 fundraising amount. Christine’s fundraiser on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/donate/4934197153 61665/?fundraiser_source=external_url ) but you can also donate via the PAWS-PATAS website. “It’s really important to keep making people aware of the costs involved at the shelter” explains Christine who has worked as a volunteer at the PAWS-PATAS shelter for the past 3 years. “We need 10,500 euros per month to keep the general day-to-day wheels turning and only ask for a small donation when people want to adopt a puppy, dog (180 euros) kitten or cat (120 euros). This fee includes vaccinations, neutering, microchip and passport plus any medical

Last year’s challenge proved a little tough towards the last 2 weeks and Christine’s feet and body started to send warning signs of the toll taken during the steps challenge. Hopefully, her water hike will send more healing messages to her muscles and no doubt husband Bill and rescued sausage dogs Bella and Brandy will keep a pool side vigil whilst she completes her daily challenge. Got any ideas how to help PAWS-PATAS? For further information regarding volunteering, fundraising, etc please visit their website...www.paws-patas.org. Information regarding fostering/adopting please email: dogs@paws-patas.org or cats@paws-patas.org. The shelter is desperate for more volunteers to help care for the dogs and cats, so if you have a few spare hours please email. For abused or abandoned animals, please contact your local police. Remember...we can help you with food and bedding if you would like to foster and we can help with transport to the UK if you wish to adopt.

Community News speeds are welcome! We also have a road cycling group and a triathlon group. If you are interested in joining us, you will receive a warm welcome, so come along on Wednesday and/or Saturday at 9:00, opposite the Best Indalo Hotel on the Paseo del Mediterráneo, Mojácar. If you would like more i n f o r m a t i o n p l e a s e c o n ta c t Kev i n o n ironmankev08@gmail.com and follow us on Photo by Aaron Baglietto Facebook.

Second World Los Bandidos Run The inaugural World Los Bandidos Run took place on 1 January 2020 but didn’t happen in 2021 due to COVID restrictions. We were delighted to be able to hold the second, socially distanced, event on the Paseo in Mojácar on a misty 1st January this year. Although numbers were lower than for the inaugural run, we still had a good turnout with 28 runners, joggers and walkers. Los Bandidos Runners, past and present, were encouraged to run 5k wherever they were in the world and share a photo of their activity with the rest of the group online. Runners ‘joined’ us from Milnthorpe in Cumbria and Brockley in SE London. Hopefully the World Los Bandidos Run will take place every 1st January, and will grow in popularity. Today’s start time was moved to 11am to encourage runners, joggers and walkers to take part in the annual PAWS/PATAS charity swim. The distinctive blue and orange Los Bandidos vests could be seen amongst the fancy dress outfits. Los Bandidos stayed in the cold water for more than the planned 15 minutes, managing a chilly 22 minutes, to celebrate 2022. Los Bandidos is a local group, set up by Kevin Rowe in June 2018. The group started with a small number of regulars and has grown with runners, joggers and walkers, from permanent residents to regular visitors and holiday makers, covering the 5k Mojácar Paseo. All ages, Photo nationalities and by Aaron Baglietto

What’s On Almería Brothers in Band is a tribute concert to Dire Straits and comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería city, on February 25th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 25, 30 & 35 euros. 3rd Festival Internacional de Música “Academia Diesis”. Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on February 9th at 8pm, March 13th at 8pm and April 3rd at 12 noon. Works performed on February 9th are by Mozart (Allegro KV 138, Exultate jubilate K165, and Concerto number 4 K218), on March 13th by Vivaldi, Bach & Mozart with Concerto for 2 Violins by Vivaldi and Bach and Mozart’s 40th Symphony. A concert featuring young soloists from Almería takes place on April 3rd. Tickets are 12 euros each concert, or 30 euros for all three. The Band come to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on February 19th at 5pm, to perform a concert of 60s and 70s music from the Isle of Wight festivals. Tickets are 10 euros. The Musical ‘La Bella y La Bestia’ (Beauty and the Beast) comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on February 20th at 12 noon and 6pm. Tickets are 15 euros in advance, or 18 euros at the door. El Legado del León, a Lion King tribute by La Barbarie Teatro Company comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on March 6th at 6pm. Tickets are 15 euros in advance, or 18 euros at the door.

What’s On Roquetas de Mar Auditorio tickets are on sale at www.teatro auditorioroquetas.org or the ticket office open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am-1pm & 6pm-8pm

Aguilas Segunda Piel (Second skin) is a flamenco spectacular that comes to the Águilas auditorio on Feb 11th at 8.30pm, performed by the Mercedes Ruíz company. Tickets are 15 & 20 euros.

Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am-1.30pm & 6-8pm, or Sat, 11am-1pm. Tickets can be purchased from 2hrs before performances at the venue or from www.ticketmaster.es or call Ticketmaster: 902 1500 25. Main branches of ‘CaixaBank’ have machines which issue tickets; including Vera near the church square. Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from w w w. t o d a s l a s e n t r a d a s . c o m

Roquetas de Mar The renowned singer Niña Pastori comes to the Roquetas de Mar auditorio to perform her “25 year tour” concert on February 28th at 9.30pm. Tickets are 30, 38 & 45 euros.

What’s On Promusica concerts 20212022: February 19th, Concerto for 2 violins and orchestra by Mozart KV 965 and Tchaikovsky’s 5th symphony performed by the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Virginia Martínez. March 5th, Prokofiev violin concer to, the Romanesque

concerto by Ligeti and Summer Evening by Kodaly, performed by the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Nesterowicz. Tickets for each concert are 10 euros, or a season ticket can be purchased from the association at Calle Castelar no 2, by calling 626 476 389 or via promusica aguilas@hotmail.com.

Aguilas tickets from Victoria Tr a v e l 9 6 8 410 9 2 9 & w w w. b a c a n t i x . c o m , M u s e o Arqueológico, www. auditorioaguilas.org or from 2hrs before performances at the box office.

Vera The family musical “El Flautista de Hamalín” (The Pied Piper of Hamelin) comes to Vera auditorio on February 19th at 8pm, performed by the Nacho Vilar company. Tickets are 12 euros at the door, or 10 euros online at www.bravoentradas.es and from the Convento de la Victoria.

Exhibitions The Segura Cano painting exhibition at the Galería Añil, calle Puntica, Mojácar, can be seen until April 9th. Opening hours are 11am2pm, Tuesdays to Sundays, and also 5pm-7pm, Saturdays and Sundays.

Miscellaneous PAWS-PATAS The second hand book sale at Scotty's El Tropico is held on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 1pm. (But closed for hols in February). All proceeds to stray cat neutering. The Golfing Guapas Society is a new golf society formed by the ladies of Marina Golf Club. New members are very welcome. Contact Vivien Parker on 683 558 696.

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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, Tabernas Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio Villaricos, Purias, San Juan de los Terreros, Fines

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc. Saturday: Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox Sunday morning: Multiple Use Centre (Artisan Centre), Mojácar Village 2nd Sunday of the month: Bédar, from 9am

Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities

The Royal British Legion, Mojácar First and third Thursday of every month Almanzora Group of Friends (except July and August), 10.30 am, Library and Information Centre coffee and chat at the Levante Tues - Fri, 10am-1pm, Plaza San Antonia, Restaurant on the Playa esplanade Barrio Alto, Albox. Extensive English (opposite Price Brown estate agents). Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly Ex-Forces and non-Services are all magazine, monthly quiz, trips. welcome. Second Thursday of every www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: month, Quiz at Badgers at 2pm. Almanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 602 Quiz open to anyone and if you're on 495 306 your own we can "join you up" with a team. For any enquiries call the Living Alone in Spain? We are a 60+ group of friends who Secretary on 634372294 or email meet for lunch every Wednesday in the mojacar.secretary@rbl.community. For Mojácar area. Tel. Cynthia 693 789 742 welfare advice or help, email SpainNorthCommunitySupport@rbl.co Almeria Link Friendship Group mmunity. Membership is free and open to all. We meet at weekends in the Mojacar area The Royal British Legion - Zurgena to enjoy dining experiences and form & District Branch friendships. New members are always Heather’s Bar, La Alfoquia, first Thursday welcome. Please contact Bob on of the month, 11a.m. Email zurgenaRBL secretary@yahoo.co.uk. See www.british 950472551 legion.org.uk/branches/zurgena WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get Mojácar Walking Group together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people. Walks of different levels. Tues & Thurs. w w w. m o j a c a r wa l k i n g g r o u p . c o m Dames in Huércal Overa 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Hostal AUAN - Abusos Urbanisticos Rural, Los Sabores de Miguel. All welcome. Almanzora No Association campaigning for the Tel. Carolyn 637 798 494 legalisation of homes in the Almanzora Dames in Turre Valley built without proper authority. 12pm, last Tuesday in the month, Hostal Meeings on 3rd Sat. of every other Rural, Turre. Talks, trips, support for month, 11am, La Parrilla, Albox. Tel: 617 local charities. New members & guests 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org welcome. Chairman, Barbara Wardley, 950529168. Vice Chairman & member- Vera Photo Club ship secretary, Eileen McGill 652 298 First Sunday of month, Bar La Pará, Turre (opposite the Vet), 10am - 12.30pm. 072. Presentations by invited speakers, field Mojácar Community Library trips, instruction, studio photography, Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, monthly assignments and exhibitions. 11am - 1pm . All levels welcome. Phone Sarah 670003717 or Claus 628585538. Flamenco Forum for English Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Freemasons in the Province of Tel: 687 480 694 Almeria Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 Vera & District Lions Club 27 37 6.00pm on the first Wednesday of the month at Hotel Terraza Carmona, Vera. Freemasons – The Side Degrees Telephone Jo Pearson on 711 00 56 82 Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 678 574 or email veralionssecretary@gmail.com 579 for more information.

Cabrera Music Club For info call Richard: 666 274 861 cabreramusicclub@albox-online.net Albox Computer Club Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed. www.alboxcc.com Indalo Hash House Harriers Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. www.indaloh3.com Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930, website: www.gendaireikispain.com Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre Meditation Class, Crystal Class and Holistic Therapies. Contacts : 672 061 048 (Sharon) or 635 190 515 (Nana) Ancestry Club for Beginners & Intermediate Tel. 634 309 590 Mojácar Bridge Club Mon and Thurs, 7pm. Marina Playa Hotel. Contact Les 950 437 100 / 634 219 174 Facebook: Mojácar Bridge Club Psychic Development Circle Various classes at different times. Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com Mojacar Photo Group meet 2nd Sunday each month at Dee’s Dollar Bar, Pueblo Laguna with monthly presentations, themes and challenges. Open to all levels, training available for beginners. Contact Andy: 650406167 or mpg@funnell.eu

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities continued Amigos de los Coches Clasicos Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Hotel Rural Miguel Rosi, junction 559 E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-c-c.es, tel. David 950 412 165 Miraflores 1/10 Scale RC Club Thursdays, 3pm. Tel: Richard on 666 274 861 for more details. Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Jeff on 950 469304 or Colin on 666 982186

Religious Groups & Churches Church of England (Anglican Churches) Mojacar, Sundays, 11am. Llanos del Peral, Sundays,11am. Alhambra Chapel, 1st Thursday monthly at 11am. Priest in Charge, Rev. Vincent Oram 603 659 139. For directions, details and to find out more about our church activities please s e e o u r we b s i te w w w. a l m e r i a anglican.com Kingdom Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses Tues 7:30pm & Sun 10.00am. Poligono Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: 652 293 269

Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553

Support Groups & Charities Parkinson's Disease Support Contact Joyce Boxall (Santa Maria de Nieva, Huércal-Overa), tel 677 688037 MACS Cancer Support Group General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Fully Spanish registered charity. Shops in Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa open Mon-Fri, 10-2pm www.macscancersupport.com Email: macscancersuppor t@live.co.uk Stepping Stones Carers Support Group Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 www.steppingstonescarerssupport.com

The Evengelical Church, Turre Avda. de Almería, on the corner of Pita Escuela Agave School C/Alberquillica. Sunday, 10.30am. of Río Aguas. A multicultural, Tuesday, 3pm Bible studying. Midweek environmental and musical project, prayer meeting. Tel. 950 617 549 or 950 specialized on the integral usage of the 472 349. www.turrechurch.com agave plant and the processing of its wood.Tel 630 66 18 65 (Timbe) New Life Church, Huercal-Overa pitaescuela@hotmail.com We are a Jesus centred church family Sunseed learning to love one another. Sunday A hands-on practical centre for lowservice at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu impact living and environmental tel. 685 628 184 education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770 Living Water Church Mojacar Playa Opposite Red Cross Centre and Salas Farmacia. Sunday Service 11am. Bible study Tuesday 11am. Cafe Church Thursday 11am to 1pm. For further info contact Phil Cook on 655 320 751. See FaceBook or visit www.livingwater churchmojacar.com

Age Support Almanzora Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox. Helpline 634 316 573

Aguaviva Evangelical Church Near the health Centre, opposite BiciBox, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 560 544

Universal Wonderful Street Academy NGO that supports street children in Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. www.universalwonderfulstreetacadem y.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154

New Life Church, Huercal-Overa We are a Jesus centred church family learning to love one another. Sunday service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu tel. 685 628 184 Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com WhatsApp: 670 849 265

Roman Catholic Masses These canbe found on www.misas.org for most places.

Ostomist Support For Expats Call Dee 950 064 322 in confidence. A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Friday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojacar Playa (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@gmail.com Al-Anon Family Groups for people whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking. Meetings Mondays, 4:45 - 5:45 at Turre Evangelical Church. Tel: 698460801 or email AlAnon.LaAlfoquia@gmail.com

Harmony Community Support Providing assistance to those in need. Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 help@harmonycharity.com

Activities - Clubs - Associations Music & Drama Groups

Yoga

Dance

Indalo Players Well established drama group always looking for new members to act or help back stage. Tel. Bill White on 671 81 08 19 or email williamwhite9552@aol.com

Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre Various different styles of yoga including Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Integral Yoga. Holistic Therapies including Reiki, Thai Foot Massage, Reflexology, Crystal Massage. Tel : 672 061 048 (Sharon) or 635 190 515 (Nana)

Line Dancing Salon de Actos, Centro de Usos Multiples , Mojacar. Fridays, 4.–7pm. Beginners welcome. Contact: Glynis 648217503 o r M a r y B eth 6 616715 2 6 o r strictlylinedancingmojacar@gmail.com

Independent Theatre Group Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or email independenttheatre@hotmail.com The Luvvies New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc. Te l . 6 34 34 6 3 0 9 o r e - m a i l theluvvies@hotmail.com Jacqueline Welby Productions New members always needed to act or work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby 634 313 531 The Incognito Singers A mixed voice group, based in Arboleas, performing a varied repertoire of songs to a high standard. For more info visit www.theincognitosingers.com, see Facebook, contact us at theincognito singers@gmail.com., or drop in to a weekly rehearsal. (See web page.) Orquesta Ciudad de Vera. A friendly group of musicians of various ages and levels. All newcomers welcome, only requirement is to play an orchestral instrument and read music. Rehearsals Vera Auditorio on Saturday mornings. See www.ocv.org.es for details. Vera Voces A friendly choir singing classical music, directed by pianist, singer and director, Barry Jobling. All welcome, no auditions. Rehearsals Wednesdays, 6-8pm, at Vera Auditorio. Facebook: Vera Voces. Contact veravoces1@gmail.com

Yoga in Mojacar with Sharon Fisher. All levels. beginners welcome. 672 061 048 Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331 Girasol, Albox Call 639 089 170 Yoga with Ashlí Turre, Vera & private. 643102335 Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www.portiaoliver.es

Arts & Crafts Sewing Group, Mojacar We meet at Scotty's el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds. 10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92 or Sylvia 628 006 197. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat. Ladies Sewing Circle Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774 Picante Quilting Club Scotty’s El Tropico, Mojacar. First Thurs of the month, 10am-12.30pm. Beginners welcome. For more details or to book your place, please email Jo at jogibson787@yahoo.co.uk Cloud Zebra Craft Workshops & Clubs In Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30 or check out our Facebook page. No experience needed. Bedar Arts Centre Ceramic classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:30-1330. For info, call 664 896 555

Eleanor & Gilly's Line Dance Class Chapman’s Bar, Albox, 2pm- 3-45pm, Mondays. All levels welcome. 950439003. Step2It - Line Dancing Arboleas. Weds: 6.45 p.m - 7.30 p.m, First Steps/Intro. 7.30 p.m -10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. : C a r r i e A n n 6 2727 9 5 8 4 www.carrieanngreen.com Almeria Line Dancers Julie - 634304625 / 950110433 Pro Danza Nicky Mainstone Royal Academy Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Dance fit fusion. Children & Adults. Mojacar & Los Gallardos. T. 667479903 Ceroc Dancing Artisan Centre, Mojacar, Tues 8.15pm Beginners/Improvers/Advanced. All welcome. Contact Tracey 687251799 Belly Dancing Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa. Contact Fatima: 610 472 596 Bellydance Classes Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521 Dance Classes with Hollie Newell Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based in Turre. Tel: 634 317 391 Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera 54 Verasol, Vera. Royal Academy Ballet, Imperial Society Modern, Tap and Jazz. Also Hip-Hop, Oriental Dance, Spanish Classical. Tel Anita: 670 715 787 Complete Beginners Flamenco Mojácar. No specialist shoes or equipment required, friendly hour long class. Email info@lagitanainglesa.com

Activities - Clubs - Associations Sports Almería Lawn Bowling Club Contact Shirley: 679 970 399

Almería Golf League Contact Les on 950 619 273

Mojacar Golf Society Bowling Club de Zurgena Visitors always welcome to come and Friendly, social and competitive bowling, join in the fun on Wednesdays and all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. Saturdays. Tel Lynn Sefton on 667 349 com. www.zurgenabc.com 908 or email raylynnsefton@gmail.com Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com Albox Club de Tenis Indalo Lawn Bowling Club Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. First class facilities with all levels of Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Fb: Albox Club de bowling catered for. Visit our website Tenis http://www.indalobowlingclub.org Cabrera Tennis Club Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com Mojacar Bowls Club Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody www.cabreratennisclub.com welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo with coffee at 9:30. Contact Janet Vera. Tel: 950 59 28 77 - 608 250 607 627204422, janlawspain@yahoo.co.uk Tennis Coach Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226 Aguilón Amigos Golf Club Aguilon Golf Course on Mondays, Padel tennis lessons Wednesdays and Fridays teeing off just At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 before 9am. If you would like to play 691 email aguilonamigos2021@gmail.com PartyLevante Sailing Club Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small Badgers Golf Society Mojacar, play Wednesday and Saturday. groups. Email info@partylevante.com Everyone always welcome. Contact Dave or call 680942141 www.partylevante Ryder on 663 327 182 or badgers .com mojacar@gmail.com Santa Irene Sailing Club Boxers Golf Society Albox Come and join us out on the water All welcome to join us as members or sailing or crewing our safety boat. Every guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the Albox on Saturday mornings or email north end of Garrucha harbour. peterstooks@avired.com Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com Forum Golf Society w w w. s a n t a i r e n e c l u b d eve l a . c o m Plays friendly events at local courses Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica twice a month. Richard Price. Telephone H u e r c a l - O ve r a . C l a s s e s f o r f u n 850993073 or rfp53@yahoo.co.uk. gymnastics , competitive levels, pre www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com school and adults. Fully qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or Golfing Guapas Society info@adelanteartisitca.es Ladies golf society. New members www.adelanteartistica.es Facebook welcome. Contact Vivien Parker, Adelante Gimnasia artistica. 683 558 696 Walking Football Club Valle del Este Golf Society. Turre football ground, 9.30am, Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact for training, exercise & playing. Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982 www.fclosamigos.com Marina Phoenix Golf Society El Bandido Runners Visitors welcome Mondays and Run, jog , walk a 5km route along the Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Paseo. Free to all. See Facebook. Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com Contact Kevin on ironmankev08 @gmail.com

Arboleas Table Tennis Club Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30 - 10.30 am, building with blue door next to swimming pool bar, Arboleas. Beginners welcome. Contact Chairperson- Keith tel 634326350

Fitness & Martial Arts Girasol, Albox Pilates, children’s karate & Tai-chi. Tel 639 089 170 Aerobics or Pilates Campo de Futbol, Turre. Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk Slimming Groups Sophia Wellness Centre Arboleas, Thurs 12.30pm, Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk 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. 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 Jova Gym, Mojácar Various activities. www.jovasport.es 950 473 137. See facebook. Fun Fit with Ali Roof Top Classes. Pilates, Fun Aerobics, Abs & Arms, LBT, Yoga and more. Limited to 6 per class. Call 634308906

Your Stars You can't help everyone. Your sensitivity toward those you love will capture their hearts. Don't let someone you work with put words in your mouth. You can expect changes in your living arrangements. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

Keep busy and let them fume while you're not around. Concentrate on work and on making money. Relationships will form if you get out and do things that you enjoy. You must strive to get the most important projects completed properly, rather than doing everything in a half baked way. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Friday.

Your high energy and discipline will enable you to complete any seemingly insurmountable tasks. Don't expect the whole family to be overjoyed. Accept the inevitable. Things may not be as they sound. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Don't make promises that you can't possibly keep. Don't let the moods of those you live with get you down. You can make new friends by taking part in social events involving colleagues. You will be attracted to unusual forms of entertainment and foreign cultures. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

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(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You need to put some trust in others. Organize social events or family gatherings. Sudden changes concerning coworkers may surprise you. Don't allow personal problems to conflict with professional duties. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Don't trust others with private information that could be used against you. Look closely at motives and honesty in your personal encounters. Later in the week your boss will pat you on the back for a job well done. Plan to get together with someone special later in the day. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday. (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

You need to be inspired and have your spirits lifted. Build on friendship rather than starting out in an intimate encounter. You can make career moves that will be prosperous. Stick to your own projects and by the end of the day you'll shine. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Curb or cut out that bad habit you've been meaning to do something about. Be sure not to reveal private information to the wrong individuals. You could be drawn to events that concern children. Don't let an incident at work play on your mind. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. (June 22 - July 22)

(July 23 - Aug. 22)

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

You can ask for favours but don't take them for granted. Don't be too critical. Don't hesitate to voice your opinions at a group meeting; however, keep your thoughts to yourself at home. The personal problems you may be having are interfering with your productivity. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Expect to have problems with the ones you love. It won't take much to upset your lover. First find out if they're married. Focus on using your creative abilities in other ways. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday. (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23)

(Jan. 21- Feb. 19)

This is a wonderful day to look into courses or hobbies that interest you. Avoid too much discourse with colleagues this month. You will be inclined to make unwise investment choices. You may want to make plans to take a vacation together. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Relatives will not agree with the way you are dealing with your personal problems. Enjoy a quiet dinner for two and discuss some of the plans you have for the future. If you can mix business with pleasure much can be accomplished. You're in the mood to spend time with your lover. Your (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Jokes of the Month The Mirror

Good News and Bad News

Two blondes are walking down the street when one of them sees a mirror on the ground. She picks it up, looks at it and says, "This girl looks so familiar, but I can't remember where I know her from." The other girl grabs it, takes a look at it, and says, "It's me you idiot!"

An artist asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings on display at that time. "I have good news and bad news," the owner replied. "The good news is that a gentleman inquired about your work and wondered if it would appreciate in value after your death. When I told him it would, he bought all 15 of your paintings." "That's wonderful," the artist exclaimed. "What's the bad news?" "The guy was your doctor..."

Obtaining Benefits An old man goes into the Social Security Office and fills out an application for a pension. He doesn’t have his birth certificate so he is asked to prove he is old enough. He opens his shirt, shows them all the grey hairs on his chest and they accept this as proof. He goes home to his wife, shows her the approved application form, and explains to her what has happened. She replies, "Well get back down there, pull down your pants, and see if you can get disability as well!"

The Pickpocket A pickpocket was up in court for a whole series of petty thefts. The judge said, "You are obviously a persistent skilled pickpocket, so I have no option other than fining you 500 dollars. His lawyer stood up and said, "Thank you, your honour, but my client only has 400 dollars on him at this time. Will you allow him a few minutes outside the court?"

The Hold Up A thief in Washington stuck a pistol in a man’s ribs and said: “Give me your money!” The man replied: “You can’t do this. I’m a congressman.” The thief replied: “In that case, give me my money!”

The Cat Once upon a time, there was a cat who died. When she got to heaven, God asked her how she liked being on earth. She told the Lord that it was awful -- she had to sleep in cold back alleys, where there was no food and life was hard. God told her that he was sorry it had had turned out that way -- but here, in heaven, she would be happy and He would give her the most comfortable, warm pillow to sleep on. The cat laid down upon the pillow and was happy. A few days later, about a dozen mice that came to heaven together and God asked them how they had liked earth. The earth was no better for them than it was the cat. They explained to God that it was tough and exhausting and their feet were worn out from always running from cats and dogs and people. God felt bad for the mice and decided to give them rollerskates. One day God sees the cat again and asked her how she was liking heaven. She explained that it was absolutely wonderful. The pillow he gave her was the most comfortable place that she had ever slept on, but even better than the pillow were the meals on wheels.

...and next... Chased by the Tiger Two guys were hiking through the jungle when they spotted a tiger. One of the guys reached into his pack and pulled out a pair of Nikes. His friend looked at him. "Do you really think those shoes are going to make you run faster than that tiger?" "I don't have to run faster than that tiger. I just have to run faster than you."

The Two Men and Heaven Two guys are standing in line to enter heaven. One turned around and asked the other how he died. "I froze to death. How about you?" "I had a heart attack." "How did that happen?" "Well, I suspected my wife was cheating on me, so after work I went straight home without stopping for a drink. I ran upstairs to find my wife in bed on her own looking all flustered, and saw a man’s clothing on the floor. I knew I was right so I shot her. I looked in all the bedrooms to find him, and then I ran back downstairs to look there. When I was running back up the stairs to check the loft, I had a heart attack." "That's ironic." "Why?" "If you had started in the kitchen and looked in the freezer, we'd both be alive."

The Christian Lion Two guys are walking through a game park when they come across a lion that has not eaten for days. The lion starts chasing the two men. They run as fast as they can and then one guy starts getting tired and decides to say a prayer, “Lord, please turn this lion into a Christian and tell him ‘Thou should not kill’” He looks to see if the lion is still chasing him and he sees the lion on its knees. Happy to see his prayer answered, he turns around and heads towards the lion. As he comes closer he hears it praying: "Thank you Lord, for the food I am about to receive."

The Taxi Driver Mary Lou

A passenger in a taxi taps the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screams, loses control of the taxi, nearly hits a bus, goes up onto the pavement and stops inches from a shop window. For a second, everything goes quiet, then the taxi driver shouts, "Don't even think of doing that again. You scared the living daylights out of me!" The passenger apologises and says, "I didn't realize that a little tap on your shoulder would scare you so much.” The driver replies, "Well, I suppose it's not really your fault. Today is my first day as a taxi driver. I've been driving a funeral hearse for the last ten years!"

A woman came up behind her husband while he was enjoying his morning coffee and slapped him on the back of the head. "I found a piece of paper in your pocket with the name 'Marylou' written on it," she said, furious. "You had better have a good explanation."Calm down, honey," the man replied. "Remember last week when I was at the dog track? That was the name of the dog I bet on."'The next morning, his wife snuck up o n h i m a n d s m a c ke d h i m a g a i n . "What was that for?" he complained. "Your dog called last night."

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