The Almeria Focus - July 2018

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elcome to the Almería Focus Magazine and really useful A-Z Directory for the Levante area, with more than 2000 entries and contact numbers! View it online at www.almeriafocus.com. The Focus is free every month and distributed from Mojácar to San Juan de los Terroros on the coast and inland as far as Albox and Huércal Overa.

Contents The Summer Season .......................................................…...10 In the News ........…................…………................................…….12 So Now You Know ............................................................................50 A Week is a Long Time in Politics .........................................54 Costa del Crime ......................................................................56 A Long Lynx Journey ....................................................................58 The Almería Technology Park ..............................................60 A-Z Directory ……………….......……................................................62 Useful Numbers ................................................................111 Community News ............................................................................112 What’s On ..................................................................................114 Activities, Clubs and Associations ........................................119 Your Stars …..........…………......……........................................…123 Jokes of the Month ………………............................................124 Coffee Break …………………….............................................…126 For general enquiries, call Clare on 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com For advertising enquiries, call Rob on 619 833 041.

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he 30th annual Mojácar Moors & Christians event was very well attended, not just by local residents. As Mojácar is now on the list of “The prettiest villages in Spain” this has helped tourism in general, and it was very obvious that many visitors came to Mojácar to see this event from diverse places. Holding the Saturday events on the beach beside the relatively new promenade extension has greatly helped crowds of people to see this at close quarters.

Hopefully, we are now starting to enjoy summer weather, but high winds that seem to come out of nowhere and then die down again are still a problem.

The special regulations to combat forest fires are now in place until October 15th. We give more details of these in our “In the News” section, and the overriding considerations are that everybody takes great care with barbeques and other activities that seem harmless but can result in fires. The vast majority of fires are down to people not observing the bans on burning waste products in the countryside. Unfortunately, some people decide to set fires because they are arsonists and like to witness the result. The police ask people to look out to see if there are any suspicious persons or vehicles which are not normally in local areas of the countryside.

On June 21st there was an important meeting at the Centro de Usos Múltiples in Mojácar with a panel who dealt with regulations for ex-pats and the importance of becoming holders of a residence certificate, going on the “padrón” (the official list of residents in a municipality) and topics that relate to Brexit. As an example, of the 1,926 Brits on the Mojácar padrón, only 700 have residence certificates.

This may well be the same in many other municipalities. We comment on this meeting in our “Community News” section and detail useful websites in our “In the News” section.

considered good news for Almería province and Andalucía. With a new Minister for Transport, pressure groups concerned with the arrival of the AVE (high speed train) in Almería province are hoping that more double track sections may be authorized instead of a single track. The “target date” for AVE trains arriving in Almería city is still 2023.

Three of the Mojácar “Moors”

Many entertainment and cultural activities now switch to the open air, and we list various ones in our “What’s On” section. The 52nd Almería Flamenco Festival is a good example. A key event in local coastal areas is July 16th, the feast of the Virgin (Mary) of Carmen, who is the patron Saint of the sea and fishermen. After church services, large statues are taken out to sea on decorated fishing boats. This event is to ask for good weather and good catches in the coming year. In places like Garrucha other activities follow on with food, drink, music and fireworks. Turre has a major fiesta towards the end of August in honour of their patron saint Santiago Apóstal (Saint James, the Apostle). Originally seen as being a gypsy fiesta this has now increased in size but still features horses. August 15th is a national “red” religious fiesta when banks etcetera will be closed. Mojácar celebrates its patron saint San Agustin (Saint Augustine) on August 28th.

Spain now has a new Socialist Government and Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, who is no stranger to Editor’s note: As in other years there is no Focus Mojácar beach bars and restaurants. The new Magazine in August, but we will be back in Minister for Culture comes from Pulpí, so this is September.

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In the News A New Government

the two banks is planned for June 2019, and a large team of experts are dealing with the transition. It is not yet known how many bank branches will be fused or closed and the number of employees made redundant. The fusion of the two banks is stated to result in a saving of 32% in running costs as duplicated departments will be drastically reduced. Shareholders in Banco Popular lost all their investment and are taking legal action against the EU banking regulators who decided the bank was insolvent and against the directors of the bank at the time. Banco Santander is offering 110,000 private shareholders who are customers of either of the two banks compensation in the form of new shares if they don’t go to court.

30,000 of these people had shares that were worth less than 5,000 Euros before they became worthless.

Since June 2nd, Spain has a new Prime Minister and government. A no-confidence motion in the Spanish parliament received 180 votes, four more than the 176 needed. This meant that the PP party with Mariano Rajoy as Prime Minister were voted out of office. The no-confidence motion was proposed by Pedro Sanchez, leader of the PSOE party, and parliamentary rules meant that if the motion was approved Pedro Sanchez had to be prepared to form a government and become Prime Minister which he did. This is the first time a no-confidence motion has prospered as the previous four over the years did not. Pedro Sanchez is a regular visitor to Almería province and particularly beach bars in Mojácar. Next time he comes here there will certainly be more bodyguards! We comment on the change of Information for Ex-Pats government in a following article.

In our “Community News” pages we comment on a meeting recently held in Mojácar where a panel of Women Ministers Shortly after Pedro Sánchez became the new Spanish experts gave information and advice mostly relating Prime Minister he announced his list of Government to post Brexit matters. It was stressed that all UK Ministers. The people he chose were eleven women ex-pats who are residents should ensure they have and six men. Pedro Sánchez commented that the a resident’s certificate. At present this can only be ministers appointed were experts in their field and obtained from the office in Almería city at Calle were the best people to be appointed to these Marruecos. It is open from 9am-5pm, and in theory positions, and the fact that many of them were an appointment is not needed prior to 2pm. In women merely reflected their excellent qualities and practice, an appointment ensures that you will be professionalism. José Guiro has been made Minister a t te n d e d to , a n d i t i s o b ta i n e d f r o m of Culture and comes from Almería having been citaalmeria@correo.gob.es. Persons who deal with borne in Pulpí in 1959. It is considered this is a good legal paperwork known as “gestors” will help with thing for Almería and Andalucía as regards culture the application if asked, or you can ask a person who is fluent in Spanish to go with you. Information and cultural initiatives. regarding residency for UK ex-pats can be found on www.gov.uk/residency-requirements-in-spain. Other Banco Santander and Banco Popular In the early hours of June 6thlast year, Ana Botín, websites are www.gov.uk/living-in-spain & the CEO of Banco Santander, was told that her offer www.gov.uk/world/brexit. There is a Facebook page of a symbolic 1 Euro, and taking over all the debts www.facebook.com/BritsinSpain. The Department of Banco Popular, had been accepted and she now of Health and Social Care can be accessed at owned Banco Popular outright. At close of business www.healthcareinspain.eu. The pressure and on June 5th the Bank of Spain and EU banking information group Brexpats in Spain has a webpage regulators decided that Banco Popular was no longer https://brexpats.es and a Facebook page. solvent to the tune of a deficit in funds and outgoings of 1,600 million Euros. Banco Santander made an immediate cash injection of 2,500 million Euros within hours of taking control and a few days later 7,000 million Euros was paid over. The complete fusion of

“Boat People” Organisers Two men have been given prison sentences of four years and six months for organising illegal boat trips to persons in Algería and advertising this service on

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In the News Facebook. One of their boats was intercepted by the Guardia Civil Police in 2017 when it was 62 nautical miles off the Cabo de Gata coast. There were 19 passengers including two women and a child aged seven, who had all paid 600 Euros for the journey.

It was stated in court that the flimsy craft was designed for a maximum of 6-7 persons with an inadequate outboard motor and no life jackets. The two men had threatened the passengers if they revealed that they were the organizers and presented themselves to the authorities as being would be immigrants. The passengers were all questioned and the two organisers identified. Their mobile phone records revealed their contact with the passengers and they were then arrested.

Major Problems for The Spanish Monarchy The Infanta Cristina de Borbón is the daughter of the previous Spanish King Juan Carlos and sister to the present King Felipe VI. Along with her husband Iñaki Urdangarin she became caught up in a major corruption scandal known as “Caso Nóos”. This involved money laundering and corruption in various companies including one in Palma de Mallorca. Cristina was stripped of her royal title and ceased to figure in any public or private palace activities. She worked for a foundation in Madrid and went to their offices in Geneva with their two children. Eventually, after appearing in court in 2016 she was absolved from any criminal involvement. A Spanish organization “Manos Limpias” (clean hands) had allied themselves with the Spanish Prosecution Services, but they were then embroiled in their own scandal when it emerged that they had contacted Cristina’s lawyers suggesting they would withdraw if paid a suitable amount of money! In the middle of June, the High Court dictated a reduced prison sentence of 5 years and 10 months for Iñaki Urdangarin, 5 years and 8 months for his main business partner, and 3 years and 8 months for a third person. As in normal cases of this type a convicted person is given a period, that is usually five days, to present themselves at a prison of their choice. He chose the Brieva prison in Ávila in central Spain where he arrived with his lawyer on Monday June 18th. The vast majority of the other inmates are women with a small number of men. Prison authorities considered that this was a sensible choice

as there would only have to be minimum special security and problems with other male inmates are not considered likely. Cristina then returned to Geneva. Ávila is about 100km from Madrid, and it is not known whether Cristina and her children will return to Madrid to be near her husband and their father. It seems unlikely that she will be welcomed back into the arms of the Spanish Royal Family owing to the gravity of the situation. Queen Sofia, the wife of King Juan Carlos, regularly went to discreetly see her daughter and grandchildren whilst the whole scandal unfolded.

Another blow to the Spanish Monarchy was when King Juan Carlos broke his hip whilst elephant hunting in Africa at the height of the economic crisis. After recovering from the operation he went on Spanish television to apologise for going on this hunting trip that he termed “inappropriate”. Because of this, some ill health and the Cristina scandal, King Juan Carlos decided it was opportune that he abdicated in favour of his son.

Excellent Fruit & Veg Details Almería is a market leader in the production of fruit and vegetables using cutting-edge growing techniques, apart from ecological growers that are increasing every year. There are new EU regulations that relate to fertilizers, and samples taken by the Spanish Delegation of Agriculture reveal that the produce from Almería province is the cleanest as regards residues in the whole of Spain. 3,600 samples were taken in 1,300 inspections and only six of these had a level of fertiliser residue that was slightly above the allowable limit. Total sales in 2017 were 3.4 billion

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Russian Involvement The department CNN who investigate cyber activity and cyber- attacks is an arm of the Spanish Secret Service, known as CNI, the National Centre of Intelligence. They have made public investigations that firmly link Russian involvement in 2017 during the independence attempts by Catalonia, and attribute many of them to be state controlled. They state that controlled cyber-attacks were directly related to stirring up public opinion and influencing the independence movement and independence referendum. They compare these attacks identical to ones that were designed to influence the US Presidential Election. The CNI claim that there were prolonged attempts to sow discord, publish “fake news” and sabotaging of government bodies by causing cyber-attacks to block access. They say that more than 70 major websites were targeted. The CNI report mirrors an investigation by a German national security department that stated that there were massive disinformation attacks from Russia in the days prior to the October 1st referendum.

that their medical problem has gone away, or they have not made a note of the appointment. Patients may be given a fixed time and place by their doctor such as for an X-ray, but in other cases the patient is given an appointment by phone. The medical entity Salud Responde that can be accessed via the internet and phone for doctor’s appointments will also deal with appointments at hospitals that have to be cancelled, or changes made to the date and time.

41,000 people did this in 2017 which is 49% more than the corresponding numbers in 2016 so there was some improvement. Sending out letters with confirmation of the date and time would add to the cost of the health service but this may be a possible solution that is being investigated.

Las Buganvillas to Vera Dual Carriageway

The Junta de Andalucía have announced that the work on the dual carriageway is proceeding well and 45% of the work has been completed. The next big part of the project is to make the additional carriageway over the River Antas where the surrounding land is not very stable. Considerable reinforcing is being undertaken as the length needed is 78m. The total cost is 12.3 million Euros and the work stopped for almost five years when the money ran out. After another false start with the group of contractors in financial difficulties it stated up again last February. Opposite the petrol station is where the Vera ‘AVE’ (High speed train) station is to be built.

Missed Hospital Appointments When this happens there will be an even bigger In 2017 in Almería province a total of 107,000 people building project with consequent problems for users did not turn up for appointments with specialists of the completed dual carriageway. and did not cancel with prior notice. This is about 11% of all people with appointments, and the The Huércal-Overa Cinema numbers at the Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería The existing cinema in Huércal-Overa was getting in were worse, with 12% of “no shows”, than La need of major repairs, including a leaking roof, as Inmaculada hospital in Huércal-Overa with 10%. In no major work had been done for 20 years, and the 2017 a total of 974,000 appointments were made projection and sound equipment were out of date. to see specialists. The health Delegation for Almería Showing modern films was almost impossible because province stress that it is important that if for any of the changes in technology. A major renovation reason a cancellation needs to be made the hospital project internally and externally was undertaken and should be informed. If all the 107,000 people in the cinema re-opened last December. 40,000 people Almería province had cancelled their appointments have gone there to see films since then. Recently a another 107,000 could have taken their place, with new air-conditioning system was put into operation. a consequent reduction in the waiting time. One of When there were major changes in the rates of IVA the main causes of absentees is that a patient decides (VAT) in 2012 the rate for cultural activities was

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In the News hiked up from 8% to 21%. Along with the economic crisis many cinemas shut down and the numbers of spectators dropped considerably. Recently, the rate of IVA on cultural activities was brought back down to 10%. The mayor of Huércal-Overa, Domingo Fernández, is very pleased with the figures and states that the modern cinema considerably improves leisure facilities for the inhabitants, and many people come from a much wider area.

Caso Gürtel

paying in. Social Security income has to pay for pensions, and there has been a deficit for years that has resulted in the Spanish Government “lending” the Social Security department the money needed.

State and local government employees and pensioners receive 14 payments per year with an additional one in July and December and these are the main times when there is not enough money to pay out. Ordinary employees receive the 14 payments but they are averaged out over the year in the 12 monthly amounts. We mention in another section that courts are ruling that many people who companies state are self-employed and provide services are really employees. The companies pay no Social Security for these persons.

A long investigation was made by police into a corruption scandal where bribes were received by groups of businessmen and individuals mostly associated with the PP political party from 19992005. A huge slush fund was put in place and payments regularly made to person alleged to be PP politicians. The investigation became known as the Gürtel case. At the end of May the person considered the mastermind of the operation was given a prison sentence of 51 years, a close associate 37 years, the previous PP party treasurer 33 years and his wife 15 years, and other sentences of 38, 31, and 14 years, apart from lesser sentences for many other persons convicted of involvement. Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish Prime Minister since 2011, had given evidence via a video link attempting to distance himself from any involvement, but the judge ruled that his evidence “lacked credibility”. The PP party were given a fine of 245,000 Euros. The convictions and published verdicts from the judge resulted in Mariano Rajoy being deposed as Spanish Prime Minister and his minority Flights from Almería to Seville In 2009 the Spanish Department of Transport gave government falling. the Junta de Andalucía (the governing body for Good Employment Figures Almería province) special permission to subsidise Starting in 2008 with the construction and banking flights from Almería to Seville. Because of the crises the number of employees or self-employed difficulty in existing transport and the time journeys persons paying into the Spanish Social Security took, it was accepted that flights were a necessary department started to fall off throughout Spain. As public service. The Junta de Andalucía subsidise the regards Almería province there were 279,000 people flights at an annual cost of two million Euros. The paying in in 2007 but by 2013 this fell to 241,000. It airline company Air Nostrum has been running the then started rising again and this May the number flights for the last four years and a new contract of people totalled 286,000. It has taken 11 years for has been awarded to them from August 1st. Income the figures to exceed 2007 but this is another sign from passengers has to make the total running costs that Spain has turned the corner economically. The viable. The rail journey from Almería has been chaotic numbers will rise even further as the high season for a number of years as electrification work is being for tourists always means there are more people carried out near Granada. Passengers have to leave

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Last March, 3,101 passengers used the flights, which was 72% of the available seats, and it was the same in April. Air Nostrum has to meet guidelines for the service they offer and the availability of flights. An early morning flight from Almería means that passengers can spend a day in Seville, and return in the evening. Seville is the capital city in Andalucía where the parliament is based along with many other government departments.

Same Sex Marriages An American man and a Rumanian man were married in 2010 in Brussels, and then asked for permanent resident status as a married couple in Rumania. This was denied as Rumania did not recognize gay marriages. An appeal was rejected on the grounds that this was not an EU ruling. The EU Tribunal of Justice considered the situation and has recently ruled that all 28 states have to give residency permission for same sex married couples if they satisfy all other requirements. This ruling not only applies to Rumania, but also to same sex applicants in Slovakia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Poland and Latvia. Up to now in these countries same sex marriages have not been recognized. Various associations of gays, lesbians and bisexual persons have applauded this decision as being a historic judgement.

Lubrín Liquid Yoghurt A division of Dcoop Cooperative in Lubrín has passed all the necessary tests and obtained the licences to market their brand of liquid yoghurt made from goat’s milk. They are the only company in Spain that markets this product. Ramón Aliaga, the CEO of the company, states that the liquid yoghurt is made solely from heat treated goat’s milk without any additives and has been fully tested at Granada University. The tests indicated that the composition was very similar to mother’s milk with the evidence of calcium, phosphorous, and iron. It contains less lacteous properties than cow’s milk, is hypo antiallergic and helps with combatting bad cholesterol.

Apart from this it is stated to be very tasty with a

variety of flavours such as strawberry and banana, fruits of the forest and a natural version. It is now being stocked locally and in supermarkets in Almería province, with plans to market the product at various exhibitions nationally.

Summer Heat From the start of June until September 15th the Andalucía Health Department put in place an initiative known as “Plan Calor”. This is aimed at vulnerable people who may suffer from the summer heat, particularly many pensioners. It also encompasses people with chronic illnesses, some children under the age of four, people with grave mental health problems, the clinically obese, and persons who work outdoors. Doctors’surgeries provide information from their registered patients, and the health organization Salud Responde compile a list of persons who are contacted by telephone or in some cases personal visits. Advice is given to these persons on the best methods of avoiding problems with high temperatures. Some medication may mean that people are at special risk, and persons being treated for depression and mental illnesses that require particularly strong medication have a reduced ability to withstand extreme heat as their body temperature control is adversely affected. People who live alone in the various categories are considered to be at high risk if they have no family living with them.

Holiday Accommodation In 2016, the Junta de Andalucía (the governing body for Almería province) introduced regulations that meant private short term accommodation for tourists had to meet certain guidelines and be registered. Incoming holiday makers had to have their personal details forwarded to the police as a security measure (the same as hotels), properties had to be cleaned and bed linen changed after each visit or period of a visit. Also, tourist information had to be provided for the area, and an official “complaints book”, as well as a first aid box. There was a grace period of twelve months for the installation of items such as air-conditioning / heating.

The total number of registered properties in urban and rural areas in Almería province has now risen to 18,000, twice as many as one year ago, and this is

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The highest number of registered properties is in Vera with 3,751, Mojácar with 3,743 and Níjar with 3,133. In Níjar, this number combined with camping numbers is double the availability of hotel /hostal places. When a property is registered it is visited by inspectors. Companies and individual owners who offer vacation homes for rent have until the end of 2018 to show the registration number on any webpage. Airbnb have been resisting this but were recently fined 300,000 Euros in the Canary Islands for not complying with their registration procedure, very similar to the one in Andalucía for our area.

They have announced that from September 30th all properties on their website will only be included if they have the reference number. Spain-Holiday based in Málaga state that they will comply from July 1st.

The Hacienda, the Spanish tax authority, have a form called Modelo179 for owners of rental properties to declare their income and deductible expenses, and large letting companies and individuals will have to provide the relevant information. Persons renting properties without complying with the registration procedure face large fines. The regulations apply to properties in urban areas, as there is already existing regulations for rural properties.

Bank Closures Following the financial crisis many Spanish banks fused with others, went out of business, or put in place large slimming down of staff. Bankia was the Spanish bank that received the largest EU funded injection of cash to keep them afloat. The Bank of Spain has released figures that show that 1.9% of the Spanish population, so just less than 1 million inhabitants, have no local access to any form of financial assistance such as a bank or cash machine.

In the boom period of 2008 there were 46,000 bank branches but this fell 28,000 at the end of 2017 and is the same number as in 1981. The largest reduction in the number of branches is in Catalunia, Madrid, and Valencia, where there was an abundance of banks. There are now 51,000 bank machines which is18% less than in 2008, and it has become a feature of these that people draw out more money at each

visit. This means they have more cash to last them for a longer period of time. There are calls for town halls to install bank machines, and the Junta de Andalucía (the governing body for Almería province) has introduced a subsidised taxi service for rural areas. Persons wishing to use this service to visit banks, official government offices, hospitals, and bus or train stations, apply to their town hall to take part in this initiative.

Tennis Trophies - Rafa Nadal In the world of tennis, the Spaniard Rafa Nadal has overcome injuries to become number one again.

Winning major trophies is financially beneficial, but he has many other interests. Forbes, the entity that calculates the wealth of famous people, has put him in 33rd place of all the sporting individuals worldwide.

In Spain, only Fernando Alonso, the racing driver who is in 26th place, has more money. Rafa is credited as having a global income of 27 million Euros in 2017, and Forbes put his total wealth at 300 million Euros.

He receives a considerable income from companies such as Nike, Telefónica, Kia, Nestlé, Mapfre, Banco Sabadell and Tommy Hilfiger who see him as an outstanding ambassador for their products. He leaves his financial negotiations in the hands of his parents and his girlfriend / partner Xisca Perelló . Along with his mother, Xisca runs the Nadal foundation to promote tennis for young people. Air Europa patronises his foundation by providing free flights.

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Not Self-Employed Spanish courts have started to rule on test court cases where a person is considered by companies to be self-employed and not an employee. Last March a court in Madrid heard a case brought by five employees of RACE (the Spanish RAC organization).

They ruled that the persons working for RACE for the last fourteen years were employees, not selfemployed, and the company was ordered to pay 227,000 Euros to the Social Security department which is the amount they avoided paying for the last four years. A period of four years is the maximum period that payments can be reclaimed. The five people worked regular hours and RACE was the sole company they worked for. Another very recent case concerns a person who was a cyclist delivery man for the Spanish branch of the UK food delivery company Deliveroo. The man in question had to work regular hours and meet a target of calls he responded to, but had to provide his own bicycle and mobile phone. He was normally paid between 600-700 Euros per month, but was not paid for a period of time when heavy rain and floods for several days made home deliveries impossible. Because of this he took his case to a labour tribunal. The judge ruled on June 4th that he was not self-employed and at times like these he was entitled to be paid and the company was ordered to pay him 705 Euros in lost income. The judge pointed out that Deliveroo had avoided paying the Social Security department the monthly amount they had to pay for an employee and were also paying him less than the minimum hourly rate set out in Spanish labour laws. It was also pointed out that if any cyclist delivery person had an accident during working hours they were not covered for any injury. There will probably be appeals by both companies but employment lawyers and trade unions consider the court judgements are fair.

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The Spanish Department of Employment state that employers of “false” self-employed persons are defrauding the Spanish State of large amounts of Social Security payments that should be paid by their true employer.

A Major Arrest There has been a concerted effort to try and clamp down on drug barons in the Campo de Gibraltar area recently. Claims were being made that the police were very short in numbers, and powerless to stop the major leaders in the drug trade. The President of the Junta de Andalucía had meetings during May with police chiefs and the Spanish Minister of the Interior, and more officers were drafted in to join the elite Guardia Civil Police Rapid Response Unit. In the early hours of June 7th police stormed a large house, in the Linea de la Concepción area, protected with security cameras, and with high walls topped with barbed wire that was described as being “heavily fortified”. The specialist police arrested Antonio Tejón Carrasco considered one of the area’s “narco kings”. This Castaña cartel gang member fled whilst attempts were made to arrest him in 2016 and had been on the run ever since. A police spokesperson stated, “He has had to flee more than once. We were waiting for him to make a mistake.”It is estimated that the Castaña gang have made more than 30 million Euros from drug trafficking in recent years and Antonio Tejón Carrasco is the youngest of several brothers all engaged in drug running. This area of the Campo de Gibraltar has high unemployment and young people are tempted to take part in drug running as a way to earn high amounts of money quickly. It has been stated that about 3,000 people are involved to some extent ranging from active involvement to being lookouts to warn of police being in the vicinity. Last February a masked gang went to La Linea hospital where an important drug runner had been taken after suffering injuries in an arrest. They threatened the staff with guns and took the man away. Apart from the increased number of police, 56 million Euros will be injected into the local economy to improve employment, give job training, build two new health centres, modernise schools, and set up school canteens.

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In the News Madrid Car Ban To combat pollution Madrid City is introducing bans on vehicle entering the city centre. From November, diesel fuelled cars registered before 2006 and petrol fuelled cars registered before 2000 will be banned from entering the city centre. The DGT (Spanish traffic police) are issuing stickers that have to be displayed on windscreens and these indicate the level of emissions. This started in 2016 and now covers all vehicles in Madrid and Barcelona and will be extended to all of Spain. Cars registered before the appropriate years are given corresponding stickers.

Electric cars with no contamination receive a sticker marked “O” including vehicles that are battery driven.

Hybrid cars and those powered by gas are given an “ECO” sticker. “B” and “C” stickers indicate a high level of emissions and owners of these vehicles wishing to visit Madrid will have to use car parks outside the city centre. Free buses then convey the drivers and passengers to the centre. On roads with a single carriageway in each direction the speed limit will be 30km/h. Genuine residents who live in the city centre will be exempt from the bans at present but will be issued with a resident sticker as well. At times when there is a high contamination level that may be influenced by weather conditions, taxis can only be boarded at registered taxi ranks. After a journey they are not permitted to generally ply for hire but can take passengers who board them at the same location where they have dropped off their passengers.

Young Spanish Smokers Health experts in cancer of the lung statistics have published a report relating to young Spanish people who smoke. It reveals that anti-smoking laws and publicity is having no deterrent in young people from age 14-18. Numbers have gone up 3.3% in the last year. 34% of this sector of the population admits to being smokers and 75,000 young persons surveyed stated that they smoked daily. The health specialists consider these figures to be truly alarming and are calling for much more information being available in schools that show the dire effects of smoking from this age. Manuel Domine who has co-ordinated the study states that the incidence of lung cancer is directly related to the number of years a person is

a smoker and the amount of cigarettes they smoke daily. He stresses that parents should try to stop their children from smoking and discourage the idea that smoking is “cool”.

Plastic Bags from Lidl The supermarket chain Lidl has announced that they are ceasing to sell plastic bags for a single-use at check-outs. They have already done this in the Balearic Islands but are extending it to all of Spain. Sales in 2017 amounted to 100 million plastic bags that brought in 1.5 million Euros. A spokesperson stated that this was in line with their policy to try and reduce contamination and environmental impact.

EU guidelines are that single-use plastic bags will be banned in 2020.

Birth Rates The official population in Almería province at the end of 2017 was 706,000 and 143,000 are below the age of 17, so some 20%. What is distinct from the rest of Andalucía is that 17% are of non-Spanish nationality. The average birth rate in Andalucía in 2016 and 2017 is about 9 births for every 1,000 head of population but in Almería province the number of births is 11 per 1,000. This has been a feature of Almería province for a number of years.

In 2011 the average rate in Andalucía was 10.8 births per 1,000, but in Almería it was 12.3. With the construction and financial problems some nonSpanish residents returned to their native land.

Figures for infant deaths of babies less than 1yr old in Almería province totals 3.45 for every 1,000 births.

This number is in second place to Córdoba where the number is 3.62 but the average number in all of Andalucía is only 2.73.

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In the News Older Cars Partly owing to the construction and economic crises in Spain the average age of all Spanish vehicles has been steadily rising. In 2007 the average age was eight years, but at the end of 2017 the average age was just over 12 years. The 2007 figure applied to 36% of all vehicles that were more than 10 years old, but the 2017 total was 61% of all vehicles. When a person buys a new car there is still a thriving demand for second-hand vehicles and only 56% are scrapped. The government and manufacturer’s PIVE schemes started in 2012 when new vehicle sales were abysmal, and gave discounts on the purchase of new low contamination vehicles providing older ones were scrapped, but the eighth such scheme was not renewed when it expired in 2017. Vehicle sales indicated that the car manufacturers were now able to proceed without the incentive scheme.

Up to the end of May 136,000 new vehicles were registered and this is 10% more than in 2017. SEAT is part of the Volkswagen group but all their cars are made solely in Spain. So far this year they are market leaders with 52,000 sales. Their León and Ibiza models have each been purchased by over 16,000 customers, and their new Arona model is receiving many awards as being the “best car” of 2018. The DGT (Spanish traffic police) are very concerned that the average age of vehicles in Spain is increasing, and they point out that modern cars have a far greater number of safety features. They also consider that older cars are generally not well maintained and accidents are often due to mechanical failure. The “contamination stickers” that we refer to in another section will hopefully lead to a decrease in the age of vehicles by imposing restrictions that may mean motorists junk older vehicles. Even if this works it will not take place quickly.

Roquetas de Mar Coin Confiscation Every Sunday there is a market in Roquetas at the bullring. Specialist police recently visited this market and confiscated antique coins, some of which dated back to Roman, early Arab and Greek times. The operation was baptised Caso Soho, the popular name for the market. Three market traders were arrested for dealing in historic goods that cannot be sold on the open market, and in one case coins had been

turned into items of jewellery such as pendants and rings. Over 1,000 coins were seized in total along with artefacts from the same period. All the seized items were taken to Almería Archaeological Museum to be identified and classified. The actual origin of these coins is very difficult to determine as in many cases the ownership had changed hands several times. A spokesperson from the Historical Heritage Department of the Junta de Andalucía Cultural Department stressed that using metal detectors to hunt for old coins and artefacts was illegal, as was their sale on the open market.

Macael White Marble Plans for the replication of the Vélez Castle marble patio are at an advanced stage. The original patio is at the Metropolitan Museum in New York and was comprehensively mapped in 3-D images by Spanish technicians some years ago. It was dismantled and sold by the owners of the castle to a French merchant in 1904 and later became owned by the American millionaire George Bumenthal. On his death he left it to the Metropolitan museum in his will. Last year representatives of the marble industry in Macael who form the Asociación de Empresarios del Mármol de Andalucía went to New York with equivalent of a marble road show that explained the history of the mines, the special properties of the marble and photographs of the lions at the fountain at the Granada Alhambra Palace that were restored in 2016.

Tests on the lions had revealed that they were made of Macael white marble. At the end of May a delegation of 30 people from the museum came to Macael to see for themselves where the marble was excavated and the process for cutting and shaping it. An expert in Spanish sculpture and art led the group, and they then went to Vélez castle to see where the patio was originally installed. The enclosed patio erected in 1505 formed an area between the military part of the castle and the living areas. Pedro Salmerón is the architect in charge of the replication of the patio and has revealed that there will be some minor alterations as Spanish regulations relating to Historic Patrimony prohibit exact copies. A study in progress will give calculations as to the exact cost, and it is hoped that contracts can be signed in 2019 for the work to go ahead. The castle was declared

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In the News to be of major historic and cultural importance in initials referred to Mariano Rajoy although he denied 1985, and the Junta de Andalucía purchased it in this. On Saturday, June 2nd, Mariano and his wife 2005. made arrangements to move from the 58,000m2 presidential palace to a house they own in Madrid Over Qualified University Graduates of 279m2. His two sons and his elderly father share At times of economic problems, university graduates the family house. It is now a common occurrence often find that the opportunities to continue in their that clothes worn by the Spanish Queen Leticia and chosen profession are very limited. In the last ten her children, or Kate Middleton and her children, years 1.76 million people became unemployed, and are snapped up in the shops when they first appear at the end of 2017 this was 17% of the working in public. Mariano Rajoy wore a distinctive green tie population of Spain. University graduates made up when the vote went against him which was a present 9% of this number, but there are 800,000 more from the PP leader of the Murcia autonomous graduates than in 2008. 37% of graduates who have community. It came from a tie manufacturing found employment are overqualified whilst the company in Cartagena and cost 29 Euros 95 average throughout the EU, for the same reasons, céntimos. Within 48 hours their complete stock is 22%. An investigation has revealed that the most was sold out! important requirement for graduates to find suitable employment depends on the subject they have Fire Fighters studied, mastery of languages, and their technical Every year, from June 1st to October 15th the experience in modern technology such as computer massive operation to combat forest and land fires skills. 82% of graduates from Valencia University have swings into being. It is coordinated by the entity found suitable employment, 77% from the Madrid known as INFOCA. 470 people make up the team in Polytechnic, but only 68% from Elche and two Almería province with heavy fire fighting vehicles, universities in Seville. Francisco Pérez who led the portable command centres, an aircraft, and three survey states that universities have to play a much helicopters. There are three main forestry control larger role in helping their graduates to have a greater centres in Séron, Alhama de Almería and Vélez chance of finding employment. If they do not do Blanco. The cost of the 2018 exercise is put at 167 this there will be a brain-drain of graduates leaving million Euros. The INFOCA headquarters can call out Spain to find work elsewhere. the special Spanish army unit whose sole purpose is to respond to major emergencies such as forest Unexpected Tie Sales fires, earthquakes, and major flooding, with their Mariano Rajoy lost the vote against him of no own equipment. They have a base in Seville but confidence on June 1st so had to resign as Spanish troops from other parts of Spain can be called in Prime Minister, the post he has held since 2011. The if needed. Regrettably, 96% of all fires are caused PP party he led in parliament were similarly deposed. by negligence on the part of the general public, or A few days later he announced that he was standing arsonists. In this “high season” for potential fires, down as leader of the PP party, at the age of 63, so motor vehicles including motor bikes are excluded elections for this post will take place in July, unless from forest areas, burning of any agricultural waste there is one candidate who is unanimously nominated can only be done with prior permission, and public to take over. Mariano Rajoy and the PP party were barbeque sites in the countryside are shut. Advice caught up in a large corruption scandal, and senior to members of the public who have their own politicians were paid various sums of money mostly barbeques is that gas bottles should be sited where from bribes for contracts. The former PP treasurer, they can immediately be shut off if necessary, and who has received a prison sentence of 33 years, kept there must be a working hose pipe close by. Activities records that revealed that a person with the initials that appear to be harmless can cause major fires.

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In the News fire. Another man was attempting to repair the liner of his pool with a heat gun when the whole liner caught fire that spread to nearby trees. Two solar panel installers were soldering connections of copper pipes on grassland that soon went up in flames.

Members of the public are asked to report any suspicious vehicles or people behaving in a strange manner. It is an offence under road traffic regulations to throw anything out of a vehicle, such as cigarette ends, that can cause a fire. INFOCA personnel have maps showing where there is a supply of water that can be collected by the large buckets from helicopters (apart from the sea), and town halls have to provide maps of roads in rural areas. Locations such as supermarket car parking areas can be closed off and used by the helicopters for refuelling. In 2014 an enormous fire in the Sierra de Gádor near Alhama de Almería destroyed 5,000 hectares (19 square miles), and is the worst fire ever to have taken place in any province in Andalucía. During winter and spring, paid volunteers clean roads in rural areas and cut down excess bushes and vegetation.

A Slight Step Back From the Brink When Quim Torra was elected President of the Catalonia parliament on May 14th, one week before the deadline, he proposed four members of his government to be two MPs who were on remand and two who had fled Spain. Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish Prime Minister, then refused to lift the “Article 155” invoked at the end of last October that meant the running of Catalonia reverted to central government in Madrid. Legal opinion was that elected members of a Catalonia government couldn’t include anyone facing criminal charges on remand, or anyone facing criminal charges in exile. On May 29th Quim Torra announced that four more MPs would replace the previous four, and none of them had any criminal charges hanging over them. Quim Torra was still saying that he wanted constructive talks with Mariano Rajoy with a view to some sort of independence for Catalonia. He now has to deal with the new Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

she had been dead for four years and her body was completely mummified. This has highlighted the problem of elderly people who live alone without any contact with neighbours or relatives A workman was carrying out a conversion on an adjoining building and climbed onto her patio to clean up some building rubble. He saw a body lying on the floor through a kitchen window that was partly open and raised the alarm. The area where she lived has become run down with many properties empty, and large numbers of former residents have moved away.

Neighbours told the police that she had no friends, was content to live a solitary life, and appeared to have no relatives. They assumed she had moved along with other people when they no longer saw her, as she had mentioned that she might find another property to rent. Police say that she appears to have never married and had no children, but possibly there was a sister in Tenerife, who may or may not still be alive. They are attempting to trace her without much information to go on. María had lived there for thirty years and paid electricity and water bills by direct debit from a bank account where her state pension was paid in every month. Her bank had no reason to consider that she was not alive, and a spokesperson for the Social Services in Valencia stated that María had never come to their attention by requesting any help. She was registered with a local health centre that has no recollection of ever seeing her or prescribing medication. An anthropologist from Valencia University stated that with low temperatures and a current of air mummification occurs quite naturally over a period of time. In the case of an elderly person with a low body weight who may have been dehydrated this would have accelerated the process.

A Nasty Scam

Spanish police and their cyber-security branch are investigating a scam where people are asked to pay 20 Euros for a job interview. A 29 yr old unemployed young lady applied for a job advertised via the app “Corner Job”. She was told that subject to an interview, which cost 20 Euros, she had been given A Mummified Woman a job with the company ‘Kiko’, a Spanish cosmetic María Amparo Plaza, aged 78, was discovered dead company with a chain of shops, but there was no in a house in Valencia in early June. It is thought that such job offer. A spokesperson from ‘Kiko’ issued a

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Male Workers A company that produces olive oil in Córdoba has hit the headlines. Last December they agreed with a union pay rises of 1.5% up to the end of 2019, retroactive to January 1st, 2017. The problem is that it only applied to male employees! They based this on the agreement wording that was for “los trabajadores” that they considered to be male employees, and not “las trabajadoras”, female workers. Spanish language experts were quick to point out that people described as los trabajadores were accepted as being collective and general workers of both sexes, the same as “los andaluces” that referred to the population of Andalucia, or “los alumnos” who are school children of either sex. They also pointed out that road traffic regulations referred to “los conductores de vehículos” and women drivers came into this category the same as men. CC OO, the union involved, are taking the employer to an industrial tribunal

The Pulpí Logistic centre Technicians from ADIF, the Spanish rail company, and representatives of industry have recently had a meeting in Pulpí. Plans to open a “dry port” in Níjar are in an advanced stage on an area of 174 hectares with an inversion of 37 million Euros. Individual companies will then set up their own premises to handle the arrival and onward travel of goods. The site is near the A-7 motorway, the AVE (high speed

train line), and not far from Carboneras port. Business people want to have another similar centre at Pulpí that would deal with large quantities of fruit and veg and marble /stone products. The land they intend to use is in an area zoned for “opportunities” very close to the AVE line from Almería to Murcia and the existing Águilas to Murcia line. Various interested companies are proposing that the Pulpí centre would be constructed from private funds.

The society want ADIF to change the proposal for only a single track of the AVE at Pulpí to be double track as originally planned, and ADIF have recently agreed that the twin track that currently ends at Sorbas will be extended to the Níjar site. Now there is a new Spanish Government it is hoped that a rethink might take place to have a double AVE track all the way from Murcia to Almería. A meeting is being sought with the new Spanish Minister of Transport.

More Tesla Deaths A driver died in March in California when he was driving a Tesla vehicle with the automatic pilot function engaged, and there have been more deaths in May in Florida. A 2014 Tesla S that was travelling at high speed went off the road and impacted with a wall, after which it caught fire. Two 18yr olds in the vehicle were killed and one was critically injured. The US ‘NTSB’ accident investigation unit has started an inquiry, and have stated that the fire was caused by the lithium ion battery. They say that at present, because of the fierce fire, they have been unable to determine if the automatic driving function was engaged and are working with Tesla to establish this. They stress that the automatic drive function system has to be

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In the News monitored by the driver, and it is not fully automatic, only semi-automatic. They criticise Tesla for implying that the car can drive itself in every situation, Tesla claims they have “Full Self-Driving Hardware on All Cars” and a caption on the website reads: “The person in the driver's seat is only there for legal reasons. He is not doing anything. The car is driving itself.” Drivers can take control of the car at any time they wish to do so, providing they are paying attention. One driver was killed in 2016 after he had engaged the automatic function, but then watched a film as the journey unfolded. In another fatal crash Tesla claimed that there were audio warnings and flashing lights telling the driver that he had to take control, and he was not detected as having touched the steering wheel for six seconds. They didn’t reveal why the car was in the situation that manual control had to be engaged.

When another Tesla car crashed into a stationary fire engine last January the company issued a statement saying that the autopilot system was only intended to be operational “with full attention by the driver at all times”.

Massimo Osanna, the Director of the Archaeological Park in Pompeii, states that the discovery is remarkable and is the first undiscovered skeleton in the last 20 years. The site where the child was found was excavated in 1877-1878, but it appears that they missed finding this one. Another reason may be that the archaeologists did come across the skeleton but thought it would lead to bad luck if they removed it from its resting place. The skeleton is going to be DNA tested to determine whether it is a boy or girl, the exact age, and whether the child had suffered from any prior illness.

An Illegitimate Heir

A 39 yr old woman in Huelva has been proved from DNA tests to be related to a businessman involved in the agriculture industry, who had a liaison with her mother in 1978. The man who is now aged 80 voluntarily agreed to provide a DNA sample and a court ruled that the biological link was proved beyond doubt. In his will the man has left six million Euros to two children, and the woman who has now been proved to be an illegitimate daughter will be able to Favourite Colours negotiate a share of the money when he dies. In The company ‘WGSN’ is heavily involved in the fashion Spain, a Spanish person making a Spanish will cannot industry, but they don’t manufacture any clothes. cut out their spouse or children.

Their employees, in many cases “freelance agents”, attend major events such as concerts or festivities, Plastic Roads scan social media sites (particularly Instagram), and Apart from plastic bottles and other consumer photograph people in the street in 95 countries. related products, Spain has a large residue of plastic They are looking for consumer trends and in covering used in the agricultural industry. The EU is particular the colour of the clothes people wear. funding a Spanish study at Cantabria University called They then sell their finding to major fashion chains ‘Polymix’ to incorporate used plastic in asphalt on and clothing manufacturers. The Spanish fashion roads. The investigation is experimenting with companies Zara and Mango are two of their largest polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene. On clients, amongst 400 in Spain. WGNS are predicting average, every km of a normal road needs 1,300 that military colours, orange, and grey, are the tonnes of asphalt, and mixing in about 10% of colours people will choose in 2019, and that the recycled plastic is a viable idea. Following laboratory popularity of yellow this year, will decrease. They testing, a road has been constructed with this claim that a “soft punk” style will be the most popular. mixture, going into Madrid. Initial observations are that there is a greater flexibility in the road surface, A Child from Pompeii beneficial when there is a high volume of traffic, Scientists have found the skeleton of a child aged and maintenance work is reduced. At present the about six or seven who was suffocated in Pompeii cost of making the special mixture is more expensive in 79A.D. when Mount Vesuvius erupted. The child but the difference in cost may well be reduced when had taken refuge in a building that was intended to all the trial results are known. The University at Huelva be a thermic spa, but had not yet been inaugurated. is also conducting experiments using only agricultural

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In the News plastic waste. This waste is difficult to recycle by normal methods as it deteriorates in use and is often too dirty. Using this type of plastic waste mixed with asphalt is not very expensive and it will prolong the time before resurfacing has to be carried out. In Holland a company has installed high density plastic panels with a large percentage of recycled plastic, with a hollow section inside where water, sewage and electricity cables can be incorporated. When laid as a basic road the depth of asphalt needed to be put on top is greatly reduced. Taking these panels to where a road is being constructed results in a 70% saving in construction time, and the anticipated period before maintenance is needed is said to be an improvement of 300%. This type of plastic road is ideal for cycleways as no asphalt has to be laid on top. Consequently, the construction time needed is a fraction of that needed for normal methods.

she was almost certainly Moroccan. This improved DNA information was sent to police forces in many countries but there was no known match. Finally, in 2017 in the French town of Villers-Cotterets after a street incidence with a small level of violence, a man was arrested and his DNA routinely put on their data base. The police had never stopped trying to find a DNA link and it was subsequently established from the DNA of the man who had been arrested that he was her brother. The mother and father who were both in their 60s but had separated many years ago were eventually traced with great difficulty, arrested, and charged with torture and premeditated murder. So far, the father is claiming that the mother was solely responsible, but police finally learned that on the day she was murdered it was her fourth birthday, and her name was Inass.

The Girl on the French Motorway

Radio and TV stations work hard to keep their listeners or viewers entertained so that they continue to listen to their output. They consider that the more “upbeat” they are, the more people stay tuned in.

The exception is ‘Sleep Radio’ broadcasting from New Zealand 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.

The aim of the owner is that the estimated 70% of listeners who fall asleep listening to his radio station goes up to 100%! A sufferer of insomnia himself, John Watson decided to set up his radio station four years ago. Listeners go to www.sleepradio.co.nz and there are no announcements or commercials. Initially John Watson sought out music or sounds that were free of copyright, but he soon found that he was receiving CDs or digital music from artists who approved of his aim, with permission to use the material. Running costs for his radio station are equivalent to 450 Euros per month and on his webpage he invites listener to make donations. He is intending to have his programmes available via an app. A nursery in Alaska has told him that when it is siesta time for the young children the music is a great aid. Mothers started to ask the owner how they could obtain the music to use in their homes.

A regular listener from Hamburg contacted John to say that every aid he had tried in the past including medication to combat his insomnia had failed, but now his sleep pattern was almost normal.

On August 11th, 1987, a body of a young girl was found beside a French motorway at Blois. Hardened murder detectives were appalled with the number of injuries she had suffered over her whole body.

Her age was put as being between 3 and 5, she weighed 20kg, and was 95cm tall. From her hair style it was thought that she was possibly Moroccan.

French police distributed thousands of posters where the photograph of her face had been re-touched because of the terrible injuries. They appealed for information as to her identity, and also sent her photograph and details to police in 30 countries through Interpol. They went to 65,000 schools where they thought school children might know her, and contacted 6,000 French paediatricians and social workers without any success. She was eventually buried nearby and on the headstone they put, “In memory of the unknown little girl from the A-10 motorway; here lies an angel”, and her grave was never without flowers. A man confessed to murdering her but it became clear he was suffering from some mental health problems and was not even in the area at the time. Other information that sent the police to Tunis also turned out to be false.

In 1993 they exhumed her grave to take samples of DNA that were then put in her unresolved case file.

In 2007 more advanced DNA tests determined that

Designed to Combat Insomnia

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In the News The Villaricos Dreambeach Music Festival 2018 The organizers of the 6th Villaricos Dreambeach music festival from August 8th-12th have announced that their main stage will be 70m wide and 30m high with room for 25,000 spectators. A dozen specialist companies will take two weeks to build it including erection, lighting, sound, audio-visual equipment, lasers, special effects, and fireworks. There will be a total of 400m2 of electronics screens, 200 moveable spotlights, 8 cannons that produce CO2 gas, and a total sound output of 352,000 watts. Apart from the main stage, there are six others, including their covered-in ‘Dreams Tent’ and ‘Bull Tent’ and an ‘Open Air’ stage.

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& Dance”. For the second year running, a huge swimming pool measuring 60m x 30m will have more than one million litres of water. There will be space for 2,500 people, with new amenities such as Balinese beds and an improved DJ booth, with a 60,000-watt sound system. Dreambeach has invited some of the most promising musical promoters, party organizers, and radio stations, to showcase the most fashionable tendencies of electronic music in Spain between 11am-8.30pm, August 9th-11th.

The camping area of 150,000 square meters where up to 30,000 dreamers will stay will have two stages and its own sound agenda. The music will begin on Wednesday, August 8th, with a “Welcome Villaricos Party” by the popular DJs of the Maxima FM radio station with main performers being the DJs Arturo Grao, Jose AM, José M. Duro, Javi Sánchez and Ramsés López. The music will begin while thousands of people are arriving and settling in until the early hours of the morning. During the following days, Dreambeach will open this stage from mid-morning to young DJs trained in the Malaga School of Film and Sound, Schooltraining.

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Trance: Vini Vici, Ace Ventura Hip-Hop: Kase.O, Natos y Waor, SFDK, Mala Rodríguez Additional programming: Camping Stage: Arturo Grao, Jose AM, Jose M. Duro, Javi Sanchez, Ramsés López, Raúl Pacheco, Hosse, Quini Rivera, Gioser, Ness Navarro, Dkatt, Pio Valles Project, Jesus Toledo, Nacho Lara, Hakk, Ricky Ferro, Moree MK, Tony de Rosa, Djude, Guillermo Monedero Swim & Dance: Showcases by Ibiza Global Radio, Impulsa Music Center, Industrial Copera, Greenworld, Local29, MaximaFM, Nox Club & Unika FM.

Confirmed performers are: EDM/Mainstream: Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Axwell^Ingrosso, KSHMR, Don Diablo, Alan Walker, Nervo, Timmy Trumpet, Kura, Ummet Ozcan, Will Sparks, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Chocolate Puma, GTA , Vintage Culture, Brian Cross, JP Candela Techno/Tech House: Richie Hawtin, Tale of Us, Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Solomun, Ricardo Villalobos, Loco Dice, Paco Osuna, Amelie Lens, The Martínez Brothers, Adriatique, Ben Sims, Óscar Mulero, Recondite, Truncate, Blawan, Patrick Topping, Skream, Rebekah, Paula Temple, Raffaele Attanasio (live), Agents of Time (live), Technasia (live), The Advent (live), Uner, Christian Smith, Lewis Fautzi, Stefano Noferini, Patrice Bäumel, Gonçalo, Horacio Cruz, Anna Tur, Wally López, Marc Maya, Reeko, Orbe, Exium, C-System, Raúl Pacheco, André Buljat, Flug, Víctor Ruiz, Frank Storm, Oxiai, Ignacio Mo-rales Bass Music: Yellow Claw, Cesqeaux, Dolf, Moksi, Andy C, Slushii, Kings of the Rollers, Skism, Virtual Riot, Killbox, Seven Lions, Dirtyphonics, DJ Hype b2b Hazard, DJ Marky, Black Sun Empire, The Upbeats, Oto, Kursiva, Save the Rave Hardstyle: Brennan Heart, Coone, Da Tweekaz, Sub Zero Project (live), Zatox, Karsakoff, Vicente One More Time, Mandy, Tha Playah.

Tickets are still available at www.dreambeach.es, in Post Offices and platforms such as Ticketmaster, Ticketea, and EntradasGO. The cost of tickets for the complete event is 77 Euros, or 99 Euros 50 céntimos including the camping area.

The festival also offers a VIP option with and without camping with prices from 132 euros.

The entry price for one day only is from 37-47 Euros.

DREAMBEACH on the internet and social media http://www.dreambeach.es https://www.facebook.com/DreambeachFestVillaricos https://www.instagram.com/dreambeachfest h t t p s : / / t w i t t e r. c o m / D r e a m b e a c h F e s t https://www.youtube.com/user/DreambeachVillaricos https://open.spotify.com/user/dreambeach

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So Now You Know...

Lifeboats A London coachbuilder, Lionel Lukin, paved the way for the first purpose-built lifeboat when he designed the world’s first unsinkable boat and patented it in 1785. Lukin incorporated pockets of air in watertight compartments and used cork and other lightweight materials in the structure.

One of his boats was based at Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland that was the first ever lifeboat station. Sir William Hillary was an English military officer and philanthropist who in 1824 founded the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. There are now over 350 lifeboats in the RNLI fleet based at stations around the UK and Ireland.

Sun Screen Products Creams or lotions designed to stop sunburn have existed for centuries, but in 1938 a Swiss chemistry student named Franz Greiter suffered sunburn while climbing Mount Piz Buin on the Swiss-Austrian border and set out to invent an effective sunscreen. His product, called Gletscher Glacier Cream, came to market under the brand name Piz Buin, which is still sold today. In the 1940s, Benjamin Green, an airman and pharmacist, mixed red veterinary petroleum, cocoa butter and coconut oil into a product that would become Coppertone Suntan Cream. In the 1970s, Piz Buin introduced sunscreens with ultraviolet A & B filters.

Seaside Rock The earliest form of sugar sticks to suck probably came from fairgrounds in the 19th century when sugar was cheap and plentiful. It seems likely that Ben Bullock who had a confectionar y manufacturing business in Yorkshire was on holiday in Blackpool, and he came up with the idea in 1887 to make the sticks colourful. He sent a batch to a retailer in Blackpool, and it soon became a good seller for holiday makers. The idea of putting letters into the rock took a long time to perfect. The design of the letters looks nothing like the normal alphabet but they form the correct shape when the sticks are pulled and rolled to the correct size.

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Seaside Piers Piers were structures raised up on pillars above the sea used for boats to dock where cargo was loaded on including cattle. Pleasure piers were first built in Britain during the early 19th century, and the Brighton Chain Pier was built in 1923. At that time the introduction of the railways permitted mass tourism to seaside resorts. The large tidal ranges at many such resorts meant that for much of the day the sea was not visible from dry land.

The pleasure pier was the resorts' answer providing a long walkway. They often include amusements, cafés, and even theatres as part of the attraction.

Exploring a pier became a popular family activity.

Beach Huts Victorian modesty resulted in a structure like a small shed that was pushed into the sea at coastal resorts so that a woman could bathe without being seen. Queen Victoria installed one on the Isle of Wight in 1842. They then became a fixed item above the high-tide mark, and women and men changed their clothes before venturing into the sea. In 1909, F. P. Dolamore, Bournemouth's Borough Engineer, designed a beach hut called a bungalow and they were offered for hire for £12 10s per year. 160 huts were built before WWI and many more after the war finished. Other coastal councils took up the idea to generate a useful income.

Jet Skis The US company Bombardier started manufacture of a PWC (Personal water craft) in the 1960s and called it the “Sea-doo”. It was not successful and they soon dropped the idea. In 1970 Kawasaki bought the licence and introduced their “Water Jet” and “Power Ski” in 1972 that soon became a market leader commercially. They eventually settled on the name of “Jet Ski”, and there was no other competition for 16 years. Safety features were introduced, and they were self-righting and went round in a slow circle if a lanyard was released when the rider fell off. This enabled the rider to swim back to the craft and get back on.

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n June 1st a motion of censure and no confidence in the Spanish Parliament was approved by 180 votes that were four more than the majority needed of 176. This removed Mariano Rajoy from being the Spanish Prime Minister and his PP party from government. Pedro Sanchez from the PSOE party then became Prime Minister.

Just a week before, the no confidence motion put forward by the PSOE party was considered to have no chance of succeeding, and Pedro Sanchez had little expectation that it would be successful either.

Mariano Rajoy has been Spanish Prime Minister since 2011, but his party only achieved 137 seats in the 2016 General Elections out of the total of 350 MPs. His PP party (roughly equivalent to a Conservative party) had to form a coalition. The PSOE (roughly a Labour party) obtained 85 seats, and United Podemos, “United We Can” (a left wing party) had 45 seats. The Ciudadanos “Party of the citizens” (a relatively new Conservative party presenting themselves as being “without any corruption”) obtained 32 seats. Smaller parties made up the total of 350 MPs. To enable Mariano Rajoy to form a government mostly with the help of the Ciudadanos party the PSOE abstained from voting against him. This caused a split in the party, and Pedro Sanchez resigned in protest as he wanted to deny Mariano Rajoy the chance of forming a government. Pedro Sanchez thought that new General Elections should be called instead.

politicians were advanced various sums of money including one with the initials “M.J.”. Mariano Rajoy denied this referred to him, and tried to distance the PP party from having direct involvement but the judge didn’t agree, and fined the PP party 240,000 Euros.

Pedro Sanchez

Pedro Sanchez then called for Mariano Rajoy to resign as Prime Minister which he didn’t do, and then introduced his censure motion that would result in him becoming Prime Minister. The Podemos party supported him, but the Ciudadanos party wanted new General Elections, so they didn’t support this censure vote but agreed with Podemos to introduce another censure motion for General Elections to be called. It seemed that Pedro Sanchez would not gain a majority vote, but then the tide turned. A small number of Basque Party politicians started conversations with the Catalonia group of MPs. The new President of the Catalonia Parliament had abandoned his idea of having two MPs on remand and two MPs in exile as government ministers. By replacing them with other MPs this meant that the “Article 155” giving central government the authority to control the Catalonia Parliament and Catalonia could be lifted. They decided that Pedro Sanchez was more likely to be sympathetic to their independence claims so threw in their support, and the Basque Party MPs then joined them. This gave Pedro Sanchez his total of 180 votes, and Mariano Rajoy was deposed.

The PP party have been rocked by a corruption scandal from 1999-2005 when a secret slush fund was put in place. Journalists had a new word to investigate as the corruption scandal, when it surfaced, was christened “Gürtel”, the German translation of the name of Francisco Correo, the businessman considered to be the lynchpin. On May 24tha judge sentenced Francisco Correo to 51 years in prison, and Luis Barcenas, the former PP party treasurer, received a 33 year prison term.

In all, 29 officials and businessmen were convicted of bribery relating to municipal contracts. Many A new era in Spanish politics has now started.

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rior to Spain joining the EU on January 1st, 1986, criminals wanted in the UK came to Spain in the knowledge that cooperation between Spanish and UK police was not very effective, and extradition proceedings took a long time. Buying a villa in Spain was seen as being a very good refuge, and living near to Gibraltar meant they could take advantage of the very favourable fiscal arrangements.

All this changed when Spain joined the EU, and Spanish police started working with their UK counterparts to hunt down and arrest major criminals. ‘SOCA’, the UK Serious Organized Crime Agency, set up a department in Spain along with the National Crime Agency and worked with the Spanish police. The joint agency launched Operation Captura in 2000, and wanted criminals were featured on the TV programme “Crimestoppers”.

Anyone who rang their Spanish hotline was guaranteed anonymity, and this soon started to give results. What will happen after Brexit remains to be seen, and there are worries that cooperation between Spain and the UK police forces will be more difficult. It is not yet clear if the UK police can continue to issue European arrest warrants although the UK will still be a member of Interpol. Police in both countries currently have access to Eurodac which is a European database of finger prints.

One of the “most wanted” UK criminals, Jamie Acourt, was captured on May 5th coming out of a gymnasium in Barcelona where he was arrested by armed police following an investigation launched by the National Crime Organization. He is one of the people suspected of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, and a European Arrest Warrant was in place after accusations from the Metropolitan Police that he was involved in drug smuggling. Acourt was the 81st criminal to be arrested from a list of 96 persons. A spokesperson from the National Crime Agency commented, “Our ability to share information and work at speed with our international partners ensures there is no safe haven for fugitives.” This followed arrests in April in an industrial estate in Almería where 8 tonnes of cannabis resin were found in the walls and floor of

an industrial trailer loaded with sheet metal and flagstones. Police arrested the driver of the lorry who had 177,000 Euros in his possession, and the destination of the drugs was stated to have been the UK. This was another joint police investigation.

Jamie Acourt

In December 2016, Robert Dawes, described as being “Europe’s biggest drug dealer”, was arrested in a dawn raid on his very large, luxury villa at Coín in Malaga. Originally from Sutton-in-Ashfield, he was considered to be the British equivalent of Pablo Escobar, the drug lord from Columbia. In this case he was initially extradited to France where cocaine from South America was discovered on an incoming flight with a value put at 200 million Euros. He is considered to have been the mastermind behind large quantities of heroin smuggled into the UK from Afghanistan and Turkey, and was also being sought as a suspect for various drug related murders in Holland.

Gordon Goody, aged 86, died in 2016 having lived in Mojácar for many years after he had served his prison sentence for being the joint mastermind of the 1963 Great Train Robbery. Initially he owned a beach bar in Mojácar and lived a very quiet life. A spokesman for the Mojácar town hall said, “All who knew him were struck by his friendliness, his love for his friends and family and the many pets he rescued from the street”.

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he Iberian lynx cat is one of the most endangered species. It has tufted ears, long legs, a short coat, and a neck ruff that looks like a beard. A fully grown male is about 1 metre in length and can weigh 25kg. Female lynx are smaller, and when they are pregnant they have two or three kittens during March or April.

calls that a very large cat was being seen regularly near a cherry orchard, and experts went to see what this animal was. They were amazed to discover that it was a lynx with a collar and took some good photographs. This was the first sighting of a lynx in this area for over 100 years, and the photographs were immediately sent to Doñana who quickly identified the lynx as being Litio!

Alarm bells started to ring in 2000 when it was thought there might only be 400 in the wild, and in 2003 when the number had possibly dropped to 250. The lynx then became listed in the “critically endangered species” and major funding was made available with about 60% from EU funds and the conservation project ‘LIFE+Iberlince’ was started.

Breeding in captivity was undertaken, and in 2005 three kittens were born at the centre in the Doñana National Park between Seville and Huelva. Other centres were established in Jaén, Cáceres, Cádiz and Silves in Portugal. By the end of 2014, a total of 188 kittens had been raised, and they are then put in a large fenced area in the Doñana National Park that is similar to their native habitat. When they are older they are released into the wild in various parts of Spain and Portugal, fitted with radio location collars. They are fully documented, a blood sample is taken, and various photographs.

Their main diet is rabbits and other small rodents and the only danger in the wild is from foxes. The overall cause of death is road traffic accidents, and vehicle drivers and the police are asked to tell the authorities if they accidently kill one or come across a dead one. The radio collars tell the wildlife experts the approximate region where they are living, but there is also an “elapsed time” GPS location unit built into their collars on a chip that can later be decoded and records their complete movements.

As the metropolitan area of Barcelona is not the ideal habitat, experts from Doñana enticed him into a cage with a live rabbit. The stored information on his GPS collar will reveal how he got there. He may have been captured and taken to Barcelona, or he may have stowed away on a lorry. If he went there under his own steam he has managed to cross rivers, railways, and motorways and even if he went in a fairly straight line, which is considered A male lynx called Litio was born in captivity in 2014 unlikely, he has travelled more than 1,000km. and released into the countryside in late 2015. He was located as being in southern Portugal in 2016 Another lynx named Kentaro was killed near Oporto in the Algarve region. Shortly afterwards any in Portugal in 2016 where he was born in 2013 but contact was lost, so it was assumed he had probably had been released in the mountain area near Toledo been killed in a road accident. This May in a in 2014. His collar revealed that he had travelled metropolitan area of Barcelona police were receiving over 3,000km in his journey back home.

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ITA, which stands for El Parque de Innovación y Tecnológico de Andalucía, was opened in 2011 beside the A-7 motorway. The main Pitágoras (Pythagoras) building was designed for small and medium companies involved in technology to rent individual or co-shared working space. The other main building is tied to investigation by Almería University.

The technology park has proved to be a tremendous success, and 90% of the Pitágoras building is occupied, and 97% of the Almería University research centre. Trinidad Cabeo, the director general of the public company that runs the complex, has revealed that plans are being made to erect another large building. This is needed because their expansion plan for 2016-2020 has now been met this year. In 2017 a total of 85 companies with 1,800 workers invoiced 374 million Euros, and 50% were exports, which is a 14% increase on sales in 2016. Scientific research in the field of agriculture is one of the key boom areas. Plans are being put in place to increase the availability of public transport and set up an ‘app’ for car sharing. Various hotel companies are interested in opening a hotel that will initially provide 50 rooms for visitors to the park. A hotel will be another important asset, and at the technology park in Málaga there is a 92 room hotel, with two hotels at the Barcelona University Department of Technology.

Barcelona which still remains their administration base and head office. The building in Almería is the main operational centre for the whole of Spain and their four million clients. In addition, there is a financial investigation and research centre that is intended to develop technology for the banking industry in general, not just Cajamar, and they work closely with the Bank of Spain. They now employ 1,500 people in a very large building and there are plans to increase staff. Cajamar have an option to purchase an adjoining 27,000 m2 plot of land which is part of their 2020-2022 projected expansion plans and would probably give employment to another 700 people. The present number of staff has resulted in a noticeable increase in sales of properties in the area for the permanent employees.

The Unicaja bank runs their estate agency company ‘Acinipo’ from their own building in the park, and there is a development centre set up by the Andalucía Department of Agriculture and Fisheries run by the company Tecnova that deals with technological advances in agriculture and fishing.

One large company deals with the seismic requirements for future building technology, and the company CEISOL investigates technology relating to high efficiency solar energy.

There is a good access from Almería airport that makes travelling to the park a simple short journey of only five kilometres, and it is eight kilometres from the university. There are various communal areas that include a nursery, a gymnasium, two restaurants, a language laboratory, and a large lounge with bank machines and a financial services office. Holding conferences and training sessions is also a major part of the activity. The buildings at present that occupy 99,000m2 only account for 27% of the available land, so there is the potential Trinidad Cabeo is very optimistic for the for a large increase in buildings and employees. development of PITA to become a reference centre for Andalucía, and with the general improvements PITA was chosen by the Cajamar bank to be their in the Spanish economy she sees no lack of new financial headquarters in 2015. It was moved from businesses coming to the park.

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ART & ARTISTS Adolfo Prado ...............................................................950 472668 Alison .......................................................................630 833873 Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 444034 Dee Butler (Albox) ................................................….663 341904 Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) …........................................647 163681 Evie Fox ................................................................ 603 493163 Isabel Raths (Bedar) ................................................677 034957 Jeremy Fox-Rayner ...................................................653 714767 Jill Bennett (Mojácar) .........................950 478383 / 600 070188 Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 308073 MarianMay Simpson …...........................………..……629 113436 Melanie .....................................................................638 495784

Bar Lepanto ................................................................642 906638 Cafe-Bar Oasis ………......................................…....669 242166 Chapman’s ...............................................................642 447663 Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933 La Palmera ….............................................................950 430993 Maloan’s Bar ….........................................................850 993205 The Travellers Inn, Los Marcelinos ...........................642 011900

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

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Arboleas Hotel Rural Azabache ...............................................690 258813 Humbugs Cafe …......................................643 123253 / 643 075387

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

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

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

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

Garrucha Tierra y Mar .............................................................850 992808

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

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

El Barrio Libre .............................................................950 475739 El Deseo ....................................................................670 018035 El Toro .....................................................................622 456560 Enrico ...................................................950 472995 / 642 514738 Fany …………...........................................………….634 312820 Jazz Life Café (Mojácar Pueblo) ........................…….647 724367 Koi ….........................................................................950 615452 Kukis ........................................................................686 038259 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478941 La Parata (See p.7).....................................................950 478186 La Piká .....................................................................950 930744 La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ....................................647 724367 Los Amigos .......................................…………………950 478489 Lucer ………..................................................……….673 544617 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ................950 475966 / 631 301368 Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405 Mimi’s Bar ..................................................................651 872604

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

Los Gallardos Apolo ……………................................................……600 495182 Meson Verfran ………...................................................637 810143 Moca Cafe Bar …......................................................950 Bar Alizee ...............................................................950 091810 No 353 (Mojácar)..................................950 104937 / 662 Bar Esencial ...............................................................618 826092 Playa Blanca (See p.57)......................950 473001 / 639 Bar Luz (See p.43)...................................................654 866110 Rincon de Zahorí ................................630 314400 / 625 Rose & Crown (See p.15)........................................634 Rusty Nail …………....................................................950 San Pedro Belgian Bar .............................................722 Scotty's …...................................................................687 The Emerald Isle (See p.31).....................................950 The Irish Rover (See p.29).........................................950 The Lemon Lounge .............................................….950 The Loft …..........................................950 472432 / 690 The Roof Garden .................................................674 Trufibar ....................................................................664 Twister (Mojácar Playa) ........................………………950 Valery Music ..............................................................950 Beachcomber (See p.17)............................................634 339216 Burladero ……..........................................................950 615041 Cafeteria Bellagio .......................................…………950 472323 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ………...........................645 414793 Café Latino ...............................................................626 717323 Captain's Tapas Bar & Restaurant...............................617 477797 Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799 Delfos .......................................................................647 163681 Dolce Vita (See p.63)................................................950 478476 El Ángel (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................950 478343 / 607 537101 El Antler ………...........................................................600 540661

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Wine Not? ............................................................... 950 100077 Vinilo Bar ................................................................629 657402

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Bar Restaurant Laguna ……….........................……..950 132566 BB’s Bistro Bar ........................................................950 532339 Pub Millionaire ....................................950 617467 / 637 255978

Restaurante Tibu .....................................................950 133747

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

Turre Alice’s Bar ……….......................................................677 161705 Chili ...................................................950 468425 / 608 802227 La Pará ……………............................................……637 545590

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La Buena Mesa ……............................950 467222 / 610 356387 BED & BREAKFAST La Peperina .............................................................677 420243 Casa Barranca (Huercal Overa) ....... 95 0952947 / 648 250699 The Blue Parrot ......................................................950 467682 Casa Jasmine (La Alfoquía) ......................................950 449513 Villaricos Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) ..................... 686 400331 Bar La Plaza Villaricos .........................................…950 467590 Castellón (Bédar) .......................................................642 435909 El Galeon ……...................................................……600 559379 Las Persianas Azules (Velez Rubio) ..950 068054 / 630 149622 La Casa del Siret ....................................................950 467777 Hostal La Parata (Mojácar) ........................................950 472670 Los Conteros .....................................950 618629 / 699 010705 The Palms (Urcal) …………......................................678 832036 Lucky Bar Pizzeria ...........................................…….647 073598

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Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Aku Aku (Mojácar) .(See previous page).950 478981 / 607 347612 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491 Alma (Mojácar) …......................................................950 805928 Me & Mrs Jones (Los Llanos market) (See p.18) ..0044 7850 840288 Ankara Beach Terrace (Mojácar) ………........………..950 473042 Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.6) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294 Armony Beach Club (Vera Playa) …......……………..617 745021 Chiringuito Manacá (Mojácar) .....................................600 045599 Costa Tranquila (San Juan de los Terreros)..664701457 El Cid (Mojácar) ...................................950 472063 / 696 056128 El Patio (Mojácar) ........................................................629 287265 Hola Ola (Mojácar) ..................................................664 097279 Lola Bbme (Palomares) ……………….634 062350 / 657 303043 Los Tarahis (Agua Amarga) .......................................950 138235 Lua Beach Club (Mojácar) …......................………… 950 472643 Mandala Beach Club (Mojácar) ................................902 442420 Maraú (Vera Playa) ………...........................…………671 580340 Maui (Mojácar) ……...................................................950 478722 Neptuno (Mojácar) (See p.41) ...............................…616 005387 BICYCLE HIRE Sol y Arena (Mojácar) ..............................................950 478308 Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063 Tito’s (Mojácar) ..........................................................950 615030 BiciStar (Vera) ……............................................……667 024001 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611 BikeRun Sport (Albox) …………………950 930190 / 678 166252

BATHROOMS & SHOWERS 24hr Casaserve ...................................950 466438 / 676 306269 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) ……………………..950 109986 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Diamond Bathrooms ..................................................671 717149 Dorothy Bathrooms (Albox) .........................................661 463842 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Mojácar Home Improvements..............950 473104 / 689 296432

Ciclos Mountain Bike Aguilas …..........................……968 413984 Dazzlem (Vera Playa) ...........................627 818719 / 673 589874 Doltcini (Mojácar) ................................950 092600 / 658 028646 Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656 Rodeca Bike Zone ..................................................950 132525 Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) .........................950 460738

BICYCLE SALES, MAINTENANCE & CLOTHING Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063 BikeRun Sport (Albox) …………………950 930190 / 678 166252 Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646 Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 Rodeca Bike Zone ..................................................950 132525 Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 460738

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds BOATS & NAUTICAL Veramotor S.A. ............................................................950 392552 Shower Master screens ...........................................677 604497 BOAT TRIPS SpeedyFit (Screens) ..................................................600 006032 Glass Bottom Boat (Villaricos port) ….......................662 604456 Toldos Farrago (Screens)(Vera) ................................667 567564 Orca Steve (Mojacar, Garrucha) ..............................634 352873 BEAUTY See Hair, Health & Beauty Partylevante (Puerto Deportivo Garrucha) ...............680 942141 Red Line Coast Tours ….....................950 133082 / 687 189230

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BOOK PUBLISHING Costa Books ............................................................634 304344

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin) Almería Ten Pin Bowling (Arboleas) …...................….950 439013 Ozone 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 Sanyfer (Antas El Real) ………....................................950 459082 VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028

BUILDING SERVICES 24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 Adam's Building Services .............................………..600 Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 / 600 AlmeriaBuilders.com ……......................659 685133 / 950 Andalucian Con Co Print .................................….…..628 Andaluz Building Services.......................................…950 Antas Building Company …..........…..........................661

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Arboleas Building ………........……….950 930536 / 634 306690 Armadillo ........................................…......................950 528128 Ben Foster Building Services (See p.26)..................642 471236 CES Builders (Paul) ................................................685 017178 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Construcciones DISACA (Mojácar) ...........................639 817778 Constructions Martinez Moreno (Rambla de Oria) ….696 052044 Cutler’s Carpentry .................................................697 907708 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 DAGA Construction ……...................................……686 846624 David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067 David Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Deco-house (Ismael) …………....................................670 596085 Diamond Plastering and Building Services .................671 717149 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Garden Works ...........................................................666 847583 Genco Construction ...................................................607 271869 Hire a Husband …………............……..677 557 190 / 950 930596 J B General Builder ................................................. 687 024884 Jasmine Construction C.B ...................................... 659 185189 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 MD Building Services ..........................628 414861 / 628 414862 Nash Groundworks ..................................................722 546192 P & S Building Services ……...….…….950 449639 / 671 318982 PR Building Services ................................................662 422170

BUTCHERS Ávila (Vera) …….................................................……663 126062 Casa Jose (Garrucha) ..............................................950 132573 Juan’s Carniceria (Mojácar Playa) (See next page)…950 478409

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

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

CAR HIRE Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440 Auto Corner (Limousines) .....................950 069198 / 667 439671 Caracola (Mojácar) .............................950 473157 / 637 545814

Costa Coches (Mojácar) ........................950 459208 / 950 069272 Europcar ............................................950 615101 / 654 297681 Mo-Car (Mojácar) ................................950 478307 / 626 976973

Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779 Professional Bricklayer ……………........................…..626 730764 Property Consultation & Project Management (Tom) 603 670218 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ....618 920126 / 968 485729 Valley Construction ..............…………..665 517643 / 610 905173 Valoser Obras .........................................................642 016954 Vision Design and Build ........................950 459523 / 600 985583

Solvi Car (Mojácar) …………....................................950 478151 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Tikka RentaCar (Mojácar) ............................................950 472662

CAR WASH & VALETING Autos Gowi (Garrucha) ........................950 806066 / 607 Integral Autos (El Real) ...........................................950 Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 Khaled - Valeting (Mojácar) ......................................671

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CATERING / EVENTS See also Wedding & Party Planning Elite Cuisine ..........................................................610 Hog Roasts .............................................................671 La Capilla Restaurant (Las Alparatas, Mojácar) .......950 The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ..968 485729 / 618 Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines............600

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CATTERY see Kennels CHILDREN & BABY Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Albox) ........................950 104345 Brian’s Furniture (Equipment hire) (Mojácar Playa) ...674 280268 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................634 322475 Colin the Card (Albox) .........................................…..650 600032 Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 751244 Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas) ............................663 302740 Menudo Park (Mojácar) ............................................627 830499 Funky Monkeys, Pre-school Group (Mojácar) .....……697 264179 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126

CARD SHOPS

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

CHINESE & ASIAN RESTAURANTS

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……….................……950 615596 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

CARPENTRY A.N.S.T.E.Y - Carpentry & Joinery ………...............687 251629 Cutler’s Carpentry .................................................697 907708

Casa Sun (Mojácar Playa) ......................................950 099914 Chino Peking (Garrucha) .............................................950 132948 China Town (Aguilas) ................................................968 414786 Chino Tsing-Tao (Aguilas) ........................…...............968 448548 Dragon Chino (Las Buganvillas) ..................................950 133226 Gran Muralla (Albox) ................................................950 120166 Gran Muralla (Turre) ……............................................950 618880 Palacio Imperial Marina (Mojácar Playa) ….................950 472208 Restaurante Asia - Maribo Kitchen ...........................950 110420

CHIROPODIST & PODIATRISTS Alexandra Coll (Clinic Reverdy-Coll) ......................616 Clinica Podológica (Garrucha) ..................................950 Fit Feet (Ann-Marie) .................................................647 Kim White (Vera Playa) ………...................................637

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CHIROPRACTOR Maximilian Bolté (Garrucha)

Inspired Timberwork ..................................................610 988371 Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements ...............603 688622 Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270 TJ Carpentry (Albox) …….....………….619 584405 / 635 979829 Unicraft …..............................................................…692 176069 Vision Design and Build ........................950 459523 / 600 985583

CARPET CLEANING

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Elite Cleaning Agency ........................629 113860 / 699 699617 CIVIL ENGINEERS Isabel Morales ........................................................617 749105 Freshclean …………….........................659 353708 / 638 272482 Idea (Mojácar) .. ......................................................605 162709 Jone’s Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939 Limpiezas Cristina ….............................................…660 306695.

Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) ……...678 567783 / 629 680161 Upholstery & Leather Cleaning ...................................636 193256

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

Computer Care (Nick) ...............................................600 070075 Computer Services (Dani) ..................678 490639 / 630 007430

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

CLOTHING (Personalized) AdverTees (Mojácar Playa) ......................................634 336789

Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140 Tikka Uniforms (Mojácar) ….......................................667 479903

Connexions (Turre) (See front cover).......................950 479502 C.Y.G. Vera ...........................................................950 393350 Don Robinson .........................................................646 587746 Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………...................……..950 430806 First Call Computer Solutions …......618 539500 / 628 251399 George Boricean .....................................................661 375489 IKamale-on ……………...............................................950 616521 Mark Adamou (Mojácar) ........................634 324918 / 634 306799

CLEANING SERVICES A1 Cleaning ..............................................................666 340190 Amba Cleaners ........................................................697 516955 Chris .......................................................................627 565049 Clean Sweep ………..........................950 469345 / 662 390453 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Crystal Clear ............................................................637 229464 Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596

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Mi PC (Almeria) …..............................................….950 633015 Mr. Micro (Turre) ....................................................950 479502 Palomares Computer Services ..................................659 353708 PC Playa (Mojácar) ......................................................634 356498 PC-Solutions (Mojácar) ..............................................637 459293

Hypnotherapy (Karen) ............................................678 118108 Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...968 485729 / 618 920126 Kate Roberts ...........................................................950 469540 Lucy Lovejoy (CraneoSacral Therapist) .....................647 045919 Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725 Norman & Carole Monro ..........................................950 439205 Sara Vigar (Aromatherapy) .......................................665 334895 Shiatsu (Wendy) ....................................................671 851135 Sue Osman (Healer) ………...............950 473021 / 600 847964

COURIER DELIVERIES Nacex (Mojácar) ………..................................……….950 472940 Offex Spain ................................…….......................966 765950 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290

CRAFTS Elaine's Wools (Arboleas) ........................................667 273889 PhonePC (Garrucha) .................................................950 133502 Serendipity (Albox) ................................................617 699624 PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511 Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................662 443095

CURRENCY

CONSERVATORIES

Screenmasters (See p.45)......….…..........................677 152911 Currencies Direct (Mojácar) ...............950 478914 / 626 916443 SpeedyFit ........................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Eurochange (Mojácar) ................................................615 403877 Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319

COUNSELLING / HEALING

Ashlí (Naturopath & yoga therapies) .......................643 102335 CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS Acupuncture & Massage ...........................................637 120429 Curtains with Style (See p.21)...........950 069032 / 678 811125 Barbara Clarke ...........................................................637 469937 Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)............................................634 349638 Donald Mackinnon (Hypnotherapist) ........................628 651022 Emotional Freedom Technique/Healer …....................645 290728 Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652 Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351 Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...............................663 336655 Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733

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

CYBERCAFES Can Connect (Albox) …........................................…..950 121149 The Hub (Huércal-Overa) …............…………………..950 135039 Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726

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Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 Entertainment (Turre) ........................................950 Entertainment (Mojácar) …….............................950

121318 Dr. Maria Rose (Garrucha) ..........................................950 132803 009051 Euroclinicas (Vera) ........................................................950 391300 468295 DOG GROOMING 615596 Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734 Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123 DAMP PROOFING Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672 Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…..617 313587 / 647 897533 Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616 DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT Lulu’s (Albox) ...........................................................600 046557 Centro Dental Dr. Cremades (Vera) ........................950 390655 Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734 Clinica Dental (Aguilas) ….........................................968 449121 Paws & Claws (Palomares) .........+44 7828251913 / 686 501593 Clinica Dental (Albox) ..............................................950 120732 Shampooch professional pet grooming ........................642 276442 Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989 SoloPerros (Turre) ..................................................674 509382 Clinica Dental Palomares .....................950 109710 / 670 878427 Ulti-Mutt .....................................+44 7894747657 / 634 332578 Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534 Clinica Dental Saludent (Huércal-Overa) ……………..950 135672 Dental Clinic Belen Oliver (Olula del Río) ................950 443265 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 Ashlí (Naturopath & yoga therapies) ..........................643 102335

Image (Helen) ........................950 930192 / 665178326 Issysweigh (Albox) ...................................................600 334318 DOG TRAINING Pam (Turre) ..............................................................639 465631 Didi Arias (Mojácar) ……............................................639 724521 Vicki (Turre) .............................................................650 764623

DOORS See Windows & Doors DRY CLEANERS

DIGGER HIRE Antas Mini Diggers .............................950 069288 / 650 906114 Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 914257 Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 392922 Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 841750 Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632 Lubrin Plant Hire (Mini and Micro) .......950 592922 / 664 327898 Mick (Mini Digger) .....................................................634 375428 Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192 Paco .................................................................................637 777 238 Tropicana Mini Digger ………………650 906114 / 950 069288

City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255

DVD & VIDEO The Hub (Huércal-Overa) ….........................………..950 135039 Cinebank (Turre) .......................................................627 738957 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Total Entertainment (Turre) ...950 468295 ...(Mojácar) 950 615596 VHS to DVD conversion .. ........................................647 202599

DIVING See Scuba Diving DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private)

ELECTRICAL GOODS

Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) .............950 442012 Centro Médico Mojácar ...............................................950 475105 Centro Ferretería Lopez Mojácar ...........................950 473111 Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500 De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129

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Electro Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 Electro Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Garrucha)..................950 Economesticos La Juaida (Viator) ……………………..950 Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950

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ELECTRICIANS A1 Services ………..............................635 810941 / 679 631458 Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208 Andrew Morrison .....................................................627 250204 Anglo Electrical ........................................................671 948213 Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Baltasar .....................................................................655 691107 Charlie Fyre ................................................................686 833444 Connexions (Turre) ……..............................………….950 479502 DJT Electrical Services (Vera) .............686 817945 / 626 578164 ElectroTorres .....................................950 472898 / 610 750771 EMI Electrical Installations .......................................673 502867 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 466352 InstalRep ................................................................651 130059

José Cortés Electrical ……................950 363751 / 619 881325 N.E.Electrics (Arboleas)...........................................634 358777 Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 974662 Williams Electrical (Andy)......................................…..677 741366

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES Jules Clothing (Montemar Centre) ...........................633 640918 Voluta's Place (Parque Comercial Mojácar Playa) ….699 975552

ENTERTAINERS Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) .......................................687 340544 Amy Amy Amy Tribute Band ....................................645 886919 Ashley Cathcart .......................................................693 486788 Bass Player with Vocals .........................................681 286291 Belly Dancer & Fire Eater ....................................... 680 124159 Blues Brothers ........................................................680 355376 Bob Management .......................................................666 310251 Brendan O'Dee (Singer/Guitarist) ..............................610 855964 Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533 Carmen Yuste GR ...................................................675 101355 Carol George (Female Vocalist) ............................634 285009 Catchlove Music (Varied styles duo)…..950 634402 / 678 397536 Chris (Solo Guitarist) .................................................950 437606 Darren Antony (Vocalist) ......................................... 672 112933 DJ Digit-Al ...............................................................634 338014

Dominic Doolittle ..........................................................681 339778 Don Tadeo ..................................................................670 860386 Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028 Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251 EMI Electrical Services ............................................673 502867 Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ...............687480694 Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966 Georges Femenias (vocalist/guitar) ……...…………….634 300356 Good stand in drummer ...........................................648 699733 Graham D.(Mobile) Karaoke ......................................662 480966 GuitarMac ( Guitar/Vocals ) .....................................634 340476 Infinity (Vocal duo & tributes) ..................................678 821330 Jazz Flautist .............................................................634 326672 Jill Farmiloe (Female vocalist) .................................607 443908 Jim Mackie (Piano Man) ..........................................651 751629 Johnny Slade (DJ Extraordinaire) ............................ 647 202599 JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746 Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244 Kayleigh Easton (vocals) ...................................... 642 581198 Kev Moore .............................................................600 762856 Kim Allen .................................................................699 950257 Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525 Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268 Legend DJ (Ian) ………….....................................…634 313796 M & M's Rock & Roll Revue ...................................699 462859 M Soul & Motown (all music styles) ........................634 340409 Marcela (Belly Dancing) ..............................................666 952089 Maurice Casanove ....................................................671 386947 Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco ............................697 317557 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 North South Country Boys ........................................634 332135 Northern Lights Karaoke …...............................……..697 500673 Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120 Replay Duo ..............................................................950 124154 Richard Hill ..............................................................670 243461 Roadrunner (duo) ......................... 628 122363 / 684 330431 Robin Lamble ..........................................................602 469425 Rocio Starry (Vocalist) .............................................645 886919 Sabrina Lloyd .............................................................661 055440 Shirin (bellydancer) .................................................607 805367 Short-Fuse Blues Band...............................................651 610189 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 Solo Simon ...............................................................667 989270 Spotlight Entertainment (Karaole, disco etc.) .............634 311652 Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919 Sue Moretta .............................................................672 148730 The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 464728 The Jaguars ............................................................634 397513 The Opium Buddhas ………………….687 033106 / 667 989270 The Twilight Shadows (Duo) ....................................950 437606 Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851 Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 391414 Tony Justice ……….............................950 950797 / 637 159249

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Trio Chaos ................................................................687 361440 Triple Trouble Blues Band ........................................671 754851

ESTATE AGENTS Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 AlmeríaCasas ...........................................................950 387852 Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) ..850 993099 / 628 872334 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 Calida Homes (Arboleas)......................950 430763 / 634 302801 Casa y Campo (Lubrin) .............................................678 587007

Destination Spain Property Services .........................672 668803 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 Gogo Estates (Aguilas) ........................968 414459 / 615 282151 Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan)(See p.17).950 466122 / 666 687251 Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447 Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526 Indalo Real Estate ...........................950 091137 / 616 760409 Indasol Mojácar S.L. .................................................950 472200 Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 251238 InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 255765 K7 Mojácar ...............................................................950 478555

Linnitt Properties (Turre).............................................950 479054 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) ..........950 134434 / 649 777218 Mojácar Estates (See p.46)......................................950 478935 Casas y Sol (Aguilas) …........................................…..968 446663 Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254 Cole's of Andalucia ...............................950 469592 / 697 640681 Complete Holiday Care .......................950 478612 / 610 808631

Mojacarmar ......................................950 475891 / 636 903184 Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009 New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) ..................................950 438221 New One Stop (Mojácar) (See p.13) .......................950 473040 Cortijos Almería …………............……........................676 916088 New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See back cover).950 475800 / 607 146352 Next Stop Almería (See p.3)..............950 617518 / 678 034651

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Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538 WPMS Inmobiliario (Villaricos) ..........678 321111 / 950 618697

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

EXCURSIONS Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389 Day Tours Almería ............................651 592836 / 645 253155 Indalo Quads (Mojácar) ...........................................634 315074 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) …..........……...……………..642 1185467 Okisur (Mojácar) .........................................................950 478386 Olive Property Sales (Bédar)(See cover) .950 469624 / 687 938466 Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) (See p.64/65)....950 478915 Property Floor Plans ................................................619 672431 Realtors MB Spain .................................................678 347125

Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ................................…950 472200 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 Sol y Mar (Albox) ...............................950 064584 / 635 979829 Sonia Cantalejo Bueno (Energy Certs.)......................608 147640 Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ………950 431855 / 661 143871 Spanish Hideaways (Oria) ....................634 366672 / 676 604008 Spain Assured (See front cover)............950 469622 / 634 300020 Spain Property Finder …..............……........................686 878789 Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)...................950 615388 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

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

FASHION Bella Donna (Turre) ................................................642 Dandara (Garrucha) ................................................950 Etcetera (Mojácar Playa) (See p.25)...........................950 Garabatis (Children's) Mojácar Playa …..........………670 Glad Rags (Albox) ……….........................................634 H & R Men's Fashion (Albox) …................................692 Jules Clothing .........................................................633

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Liz Fashion Accessories (Garrucha) .627 970819 / 607 511179 Manumaga (Mojacar Playa) …………..........................659 884479 Modern Times (Mojácar Playa) …..........…………….950 475207 Oasis Fashions (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5)...............950 473222 Palme (Mojácar Playa) ............................................950 472813 Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 478690 Saga Boutique (Mojácar) .........................................950 475258

FENCING Chain Link Almanzora ………...................................697 801875

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Sansonora (Mojácar Playa) .....................................630 688615 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …............………………..950 263565 Sierra Club Desert Springs .......................................687 599115 Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ............................................950 475067 Sol Yoga Centre (Arboleas) .....................................686 400331 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) .........................950 449451 FINANCIAL SERVICES Valle Del Este Spa & Health Centre ..........................950 548600 AMASS ……......................................................……..678 035992 Vicki’s Fitness & Slimming ...................................650 764623 Blacktower (See p.127) .........................................657 684094 FISHING CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....…...…950 478914 / 626 916443 Orca Steve Sea Fishing (Mojacar/Garrucha) ……… 634 352873 Indalo Partners ...........................................................950 472242 Pete Fishing Trips (Mojácar/Garrucha) …..................634 379173 Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid &Graham)………. 647 020929 / 647 803030

FISH & CHIPS Kingfisher (Pueblo Laguna) ................950 093135 / 622 559384

The Chippy (La Alfoquía) ........................................634 324484

FLORISTS Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985 Penny’s Florist (Mojacar) ..........................................645 351767 Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211 Kennedy Financial Services .........................................678 035992 Offshore Money Management .............952 830916 / 950 398078

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

FITNESS & DANCE See also Activities-Clubs-Associations Alison .....................................................................666 273168 Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) .......................637 435864 Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545 Betsy Fox Zumba ....................................................603 493163 Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239 Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838 Entrenador Personal I.F.B.B. …….....................……..676 871950 Fitness For All (Bédar) ………..........…………………..647 593323 Gimnasio Formas (Turre) .............................................950 468065 GymXtreme Yoga (Vera) ..........................................643 102335 Indigo Gym (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 475 403 Javi Orta, personal trainer (Mojácar) .........................651 693681 Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) …………………..950 473137 Lotus Integral Yoga Centre (Mojácar) ........................617 719913 Mogability ...............................................................643 102335 Pam - Fitness & Slimming .........................................639 465631

FLY SCREENS AA Window Doctor ..............…………630 231644 / 636 838484 Armadillo …......................................…950 528128 / 663 303350 Bugs ...........................................................................600 049515 Coastal Mosquitoes ...........................606 040462 / 610 000700 Curtains with Style (See p.21).........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 Ventanas y Puertas Mojacar S.L. ......................…….950 473104

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FUNCTION VENUES La Capilla (Las Alparatas, Mojácar) .........................950 479305 Miraflores Restaurant (Camping Los Gallardos) .........650 418954 The Palms (Urcal) ………...................950 958167 / 678 832036

FUNERAL PLANS Avalon Europe S.L. ............................950 069012 / 634 321296 Golden Leaves Funeral Plans (Benitachell)............. 966 493082 Iberian Funeral Plans (See p.35)...........951 203994 / 965 993498

FOOD SHOPS Arkrites (Roquetas) ................................................. 950 Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........634 301490 / 634 Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) …..........950 Eurowise (Albox) ……………….............................…..950 Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 Home Sweet Home (Turre) ...............................……..950 La Maruja (Mojácar) ..................................................664

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La Venta de Alfaix Minimarket (Alfaix) ..........................950 469660 Las Buganvillas Minimarket ………........................…..635 036408 Manoli (Arboleas) …...................................................627 941654 Price Busters (Albox) .................................................950 951494 Sol Supermercado (Albox) ….......................................950 430043 Spar Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) ...........…………..950 135222 Spices n' Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694 Super Corner (Turre)..........................950 468303 / 637 016107 The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791

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

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

Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs ...........................850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) (See p.4) 950 147763 Koala Furniture (Antas) (See p.39)...................….........950 392307 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630 FURNITURE PACKAGES Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491 Me & Mrs Jones (Los Llanos market) (See p.18) ..0044 7850 840288 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE Andinas (Antas, El Real) ...........................................950 459128 Artisanos (Antas) …...…….......................................…696 431510 Casa Nativa (Valle del Este) …….............................629 624286 El Pinar (Los Carasoles) ....................950 104272 / 670 845498 La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508 Soluciones Rusticas (Carboneras) …950 364835 / 646 821821 The Furniture Doctor .............................................667 989270

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS Abodes (Mojácar Playa) ...............................................647 901478 Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778 Brian’s Furniture & Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........674 280268 Sofa & Sofa (Las Buganvillas) ................654 596247 / 654 596220 Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Unicraft (Upholstery) ..................................................692 176069 Casa Carma (Turre) ...................................................645 080310 Casas Nativa (Valle del Este) ..................................629 624286 Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ...950 633288 El Pinar (Los Carasoles) ……......................…………950 104272 El Rincón de Mueble.......(Vera)950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071 Elleann’s Homestyle .................................................674 514999 Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) ......................950 105711 Fig Furnishings (Mojácar Playa) ...............................643 065179

Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarrón)(See p.11).968 153907 / 678 083491 Homecentre (Albox) (See p.6)...........868 931872 / 671 715294 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ..................................950 132458 Ideas del Mueble (Antas) ...........................................950 452816

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GARDENS 24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Acer Garden Services ..............................................697 618320 Agave …….................................................................617 826334 Cedar Landscapes …….............……....................…620 112193 Chris (Gardening) .................................................643 082899 Clare’s Hanging Baskets …………...............………….634 331440 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709 Garden Works ..............................…..950 132518 / 666 847583 Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs ..........................850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) (See p.4) 950 147763 Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187 L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538 La French Touch ......................................................607 226269 Lady Muck Gardening .............................................697 317557 Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) ….........................667 562872 Mediterranean Gardens …….................................. 661 577019 Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706 Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884 Nash Groundworks ..................................................722 546192 Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 855294 Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 459146

GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING

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

Gold & Jewellery Buying ...........................................616 453813

GOLF COURSES

GAS SUPPLIERS

Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 Gas Alboran ..........................................656 662000 / 950 259382 Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 Springs ........................................................637 GEO-TECHNICAL SOIL REPORTS Desert Macenas Beach Golf ...................…....................…..950 Sonia Cantalejo Bueno ............................................608 147640 Marina Golf ..............................................................950 Valle del Este ...........................................................950 GIFT SHOPS Isabella (Vera Playa) ......................................................637 188901

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GOLF TUITION

GLASS CURTAINS

Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Marcus (Mojácar) .....................................................610 SpeedyFit .......................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ............... 638 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676

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GLAZING (Supply & Repair)

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

AA Window Doctor ......................…630 231644 / 950 091128 Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546 SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

Grass 4 U .................................................................638 574145 Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......……………629 947633 Inspired (El Real, Antas) (See p.4) .................... 950 147763 Nash Groundworks .....................................................722 546192 Tiger Turf ............................................950 431624 / 635 652745

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

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093 Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .....................................670 094722 Ashlí (Naturopath & yoga therapies) ..........................643 102335 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 (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318 Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................678 009051 Beauty by Marilyn ....................................................950 398852 Beauty Center (Mojácar) (See p.37)..........................687 480694 Bonita Hair & Beauty Salon (Mojácar) .........................950 473159 Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680 Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 147630

Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106 Donna's (Albox)..................................950 930167 / 628 669456 El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) ................................... 663 561521 El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) Yasmin .....................656 646257 Elaine Mobile Hairdresser (Coast & Inland).................634 379424 Elegance (Turre) ......................................................634 308877 Etticut (Turre) .............................................................667 971960 Euphoria Hair & Beauty (Esparragal) ...868 188706 / 657 713571 Farrow's Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346 Favola (Las Buganvillas) (See p.61)...........................675 622216 Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……....................…..663 923733 Hollywood Beauty & Hair ..............................................965 326082 IIsabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462 Jax Hair & Beauty (Albox) …..................………………645 560367 Jean & Co.(Mojácar Playa) ……..............................…950 615094 Jing ........................................................................622 251432 Julie Rodriguez .......................................................634 338017 Kim White (Beauty)(Vera & Mobile) ………...……….637 149659 Kuts 2 (mobile) ..........................................................662 094372 LAB (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..............................950 473110 Cloud 9 (Mojácar) ......................................................662 226086 Loulou’s (Albox) …..............................850 993141 / 642 015920 Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086 LU & NA (Valle del Este) …….............................…950 461113

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Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) .....................697 421672 Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) …655 299494 Oceanic Massage Therapies (Mojácar)...666 710964 / 687 619239 Opulence (La Alfoquía) …...........................................619 467295 Pascal Chevallier Emporium (Mojácar) .........................950 472790 Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) (See p.39).......950 618129 Phoebe (at Pampered) .............................................662 573939 Pure Natural Deodorant ...........................................950 066163 R retreat (Cucador) ……...........…...............................626 144680 Room 97 (La Alfoquia) .............................................683 479261 Salon de Peluqueria y Estetica (Garrucha) ...............950 133162 Sarah Noble (mobile hairdresser) ...........................692 195500 Shiatsu Centro de Terapia (Huércal Overa) .............671 851135 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) ...........................950 449451 Stella’s Hair & Beauty (Las Buganvillas) ..................950 699973 Sunlight Spain (Herbal Products) ...............................684 212474 The Spanish Beauty Club (Mojácar / Vera) ..............637 149659 Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667 961645

Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026 Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064 Ferretería Soler (Garrucha) ……..................................950 460073

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

Home Sweet Home (Turre) ..............................……..950 479487 La Maruja (Mojácar) ...............................................664 647171 Las Hierbas de Maria (Mojácar) ..............…………….657 513990

HEATING ABC (A Better Climate) (See p33).......647 247494 / 950 Andrew Morrison (Econo-Heat)..................................627 Barry & Graham (oil heating) ………........................620 Mike Lacey ..........................................950 069073 / 636 Neater Heater ………...................................………….634

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HIRE Baby Basics (Equipment Hire) ...................................950 104345 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475

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

HARDWARE OUTLETS Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688 Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384 Nursery Hire (San Juan de los Terreros) ….............666 255765

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The Baby Hire Centre ................................................615 806126 Hotel Valle del Este ...................................................950 398743 Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) ..................................902 472222 HOME CARERS see also Nursing Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) .........950 466353 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250

HOUSE & PET SITTING Chris .........................................................................634 David .............................................................................. 950 Linda Pettit .............................................................642 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648

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HOUSE CLEARANCE Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699

HOUSEHOLD GOODS Home Store ........………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Home Sweet Home (Turre) ................................……..950 479487 Simone Senft (Tupperware) .................950 068181 / 676 308217

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

INSURANCE Almería Angels ..........................................................902 Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 Helping Hands Mojacar (Kirsty Ratcliffe) .................678 Michaela Talbot .........................................................622

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Adeslas ............................................950 472701 / 633 431900 Albox Insurance .......................................................950 121943 Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450

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 El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767 Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) .........................................968 419466 Hotel Cala Real (Aguilas) ..........................................968 414562 Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ......................................968 411650 Hotel Carmona (Vera) ..............................................950 390760 Hotel - Casa Rural, Cortijo de la Media Luna (Mojácar) 950 478813 Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) …'85…'85......................................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 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

ASSSA Seguros (Vera) ................................……………950 392487 Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950 Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333 BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620

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Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 473192 Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) .................616 605341 Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806 908 Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150 Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........950 120070 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 Paul Jessop (Aguilas) .............................................626 421623 Robert Boucher .........................................................693 618705 Simply Solved ………............................................….617 882689 Solutions Almería ......................................................687 632435 Susi ..................................................................................617 920 190 Traducciones Levante ...............................................606 953775 Wendy Interpreter/Translator ................................. 661 194278 Yamile (Written Translations) ....................................626 207575

INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes INTERNET PROVIDERS Albox Online ...........................................................950 091111

Liberty Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206 Liberty Seguros .......................................................902 444311 Linea Directa ………....................................................902 123248 Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376 Maxine Morgan Liberty Seguros (Las Buganvillas) ........669 074 996 Mojácar Insurance ...................................................634 323399 Sol y Mar (Albox) ……….....................950 064584 / 654 590258 Sol Insure ………..........................................………..950 472098 Connexions (Turre) ……..............................…………..950 479502 Victoria Insurance ..........................................………950 475241 Next .............................................................................950 479369 GSF Communications ...............................................950 473102 INTERIOR DESIGN Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335 Evie Fox-Rayner ................................603 493163 / 653 714767 INTERNET TV Curtains with Style (See p.21) ..........950 069032 / 678 811125 Deco-house (Ann) .....................................................666 260792 Connexions (Turre) (See front cover).......................950 479502 Essential Solutions …….............................................627 245658 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Light & Luz (Vera) ...................................................686 457714 Europa Digital .......................................950 133233 / 678 332815 Lola Barranco ………..........................950 086116 / 691 261818 Ezetv .......................................................................950 091112 GSF Communications (See previous page)..............950 473102 INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS IPTV Spain UKTV ...............................619 893214 / 699 386277 1-2-1 Translations (Spanish, English, Norwegian)......662 390453 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475 4wayconnections .......................................................646 844708 S E Telecoms (See p.7) .........................................697 780499 Alpha Interpreting and Translation .......950 133508 / 677 530690 UKTV Almería (See p.52) ...................850 993202 / 694 440184 Andrés Mojácar) ........................................................679 932632 IRONING Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) ..............................606 198958 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Cristina …….......................................................…..626 741386 JET WASHING Clara Mata ..............................................................629 132529 Aguaclean …………….........................950 064608 / 697 559395 Starena (Vera Playa) ..............................................672 668803 Mobile Jet Washing ………..................950 069121 / 605 376873 Donna González-Linnitt ...........................................699 067922 Elizabeth ..................................................................662 504734 JEWELLERY Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876 Castellón (Bédar) .................. ....................................642 435909

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Jewellery Paula (Albox) ...........................................960 Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ........................................950 La Luna (Garrucha) .................................................950 Serendipity (Albox) .................................................617

430871 460636 132543 699624

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197 Berben petsitting (Velez Rubio) ..................................658 087966 Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073 Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 / 627 564640 Dog & Cat Sitter Service …………………..................676 389592 Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673 Five Bone Hotel (Turre) ............................................630 234556

Gatotel .....................................................................634 678852 Home from Home ...................................950 069010 / 677 382713 Horse & Dog sitting …………..............................……607 554984 Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165 Kit Cat Luxury Cat Suites (Los Gallardos) ..............674 113217 Louise ....................................................................... 680 124159 My Place or Yours ....................................................607 554984 Palomino Kennels & Cattery …………........................950 093087 Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662 Personal Pets (sitter/ walker) ….................................634 378193 Pet Hotel (Los Gallardos) ........................................634 312821 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

KITCHENS 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269

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Artizan (Vera) ................................…950 390635 / 661 985310

Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ...950 921975 / 722 136950 Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405 J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884 KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Mojácar Home Improvements ...........950 473104 / 689 296432

LANDSCAPING La French Touch .................. ..................................607 226269 Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706 Nash Groundworks .....................................................722 546192 Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185 LAUNDERETTES Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................639 161725 Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........………...……………950 472710 Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863 LAUNDRIES Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621 City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255 MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827 Clean Team Laundry Service ...................................634 332502 Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 414327 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..............................................950 431720 Ivi's Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 132657

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

LEGAL SERVICES See also Solicitors

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4wayconnections ...................................................646 844708 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 Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …......…………. 950 471357 Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787 English Wills Spain …......................…...................607 646027 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

Almería Ten Pin Bowling (Arboleas) …...................….950 439013 Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840 Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073 Karting (Garrucha) ….........................................……950 460207 Nautarum Sea Museum (Garrucha) ………........…..950 139554 Paintball Almanzor (nr. Arboleas) ..................………..619 559261 Paragliding ………................................635 243539 / 680 358549 Sol-Aero (Vera) ..................................609 685132 / 661 985358 Water Park (Vera Playa) …...................................…..902 361294

LIGHTING Light & Luz (Vera) ...............................950 391804 / 697 643653

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LINGERIE & UNDERWEAR

Potty Finca Services .........................950 163930 / 616 855294

Bras Etcetera …………...............................................950 Corpore (Garrucha) ………….....................................950 Lunas (Turre) ………................................................661 Manuelas Lenceria (Mojácar) ..................................626 Mya (Huércal Overa) .................................................950

146352 509116

121909 MARKETING 132253 Edela Media (Social Media) (Mojácar) ....................607 642341 IndaloMarketing ...................................................... 671 730088 MASSAGE 135742 Authentic Thai Massage (Jom) ..................................616 LOCKSMITHS Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 24hr Locksmith .....................................950 472982 / 658 828560 Holistic Massage, Lorraine ................950 064484 / 687 Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ................950 431497 / 674 141559 Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 Locksmith (Dean) ....................................................666 949213 Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617

922612 120429 569113 284170 619239 741564

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

METAL WORK Angel Welding …………............................................610 Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 FS Fabrications …..............…………..627 167167 / 671 Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas) …................……………..697 243181

LOGS FOR SALE Antonio Diaz .............................................................689 127535 Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328 Leña Ramos (Arboleas) …...............….630 356095 / 616 044719 Lee (Arboleas) …………………....................................636 092632 Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724 Log-On-Tommy ……............................................……619 070839 Logs for Sale ..............................................................687 314775 Mr. Leña & Logs .........................................................622 883072 Phil (Arboleas) ………………….....................................634 328779

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Metalbox (Albox) .......................................................950 Mojácar Home Improvements ...........950 473104 / 689 P & D Metals ............................................................638 Speedy Fit Security Grilles ....................................600 The Metal Works ..............................950 930520 / 638

633090 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 296432 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 707406 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 006032 NURSING see also Home Carers 900949 Almería Angels ..........................................................902 026468

MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Michaela Talbot .........................................................622 Caravan Storage (Antas) …….............................….661 508776 Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 161348 NUTRITION Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 688153 Alternativa (Anne-Marie Pichon) ...............................666 Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660 329907 Ashlí (Naturopathic & nutritional therapies) ................643 Hispavan (See p.59).................................................687 845730 ONLINE MARKETING Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552 Donna González Linnitt .............................................699

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

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

NEWSAGENTS

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OPTICIANS Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468 Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122 Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665 Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285 Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082 Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921

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Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865 Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707 Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200 Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991 Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777 Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596 Optica Orbera (Albox) .....................................950430101 Opticalia M&G (Albox) ................................................950 121084 Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482 Salas (Huércal Overa) ................................................950 135081 + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279 Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …....................................….950 472783

OSTEOPATHS Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381 Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385 Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765 Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451 Yannick Reverdy (Clinic Reverdy-Coll) ...................616 673116

PAINTING & DECORATING ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884 Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176 Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495 Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807 Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709 Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166 C.I.S Services (Arboleas) ........................................634 621747 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726 Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 855483 Day’s Painting Services ..............................................634 365553 Eurodec ……..........................................................…667 238273 Euro Painters Spain …………….......................………677 557190 Futura España ..........................................................950 615338 Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881 IPB Painting ........................................661 184848 / 622 524335 JPM ...........................................................................627 090422 Metalwork Painting ………………………699 246932 / 659 185039 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Paint Magic ..............................................................617 904774 Painting & Decorating ............................................643 397903

Paul ...........................................................................649 Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 S.O.S. Painting ……………........................................651 SWH Painting Services .......................622 899167 / 683 Susana's Painting Services ….............................……649 The Fast Brush .........................................................950

186107 227259 500670 479261 759053 472668

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES See Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures

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

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT InterZoo (Vera) .......................................................950 390075 Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872 Shift My Pets Transport (Spain/UK) …….........………634 368430 Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ....................950 392617 / 650 292670 Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560

PEST CONTROL Jason …….........................................950 064015 / 680 903609 Sedesa (Vera) …………............................................950 390990

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES 20seven photography ................................................633 773563 Almería-Fotografía .....................................................663 627942 Bluwater Photography ….........…………………………616 189002 Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182 Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) .............................................620 786914 Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........……………………950 430223 Indigo Photography & Video ...................................637 974793 Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852 Professional Video Services ......................................647 202599 Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207 The Image Suite …….............................…........................647 918 848 Toros Bravos ............................................................607 117174

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

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) ........................................950 093075

Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ......................................695 355381 Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) .................644 394335

PLASTERERS David Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Diamond Plastering and Building Services ...............665 706880

PLUMBERS 24hr Casaserve ..............................................950 466438 / 676 3062699 A-Z Plumbing & Heating …………..….616 888058 / 662 342669 A1 Services ………..............................635 810941 / 679 631458 Andy (Mojácar) ........................................................697 302039

Fisiomar Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ....................667 425197 Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765 Ignacio López de la Fuente (Mojácar) ......................627 244730 Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247 Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564 Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

PIANO TUNER Armadillo ….........................................................…950 528128 Terry …...................................................................…697 229753 Ashley Reliable Plumbing (Albox area)......................610 052407 Barry H ..................................………........................667 853062 PICTURE FRAMING Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Chris ........................................................................617 313587 PIZZERIAS Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating ..950 930900 / 620 742954 Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ................................……..950 450215 Cosy Casa Plumbing (Albox) ……............................950 425049 BiancoRossi (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 472682 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506 Graham ....................................................................620 112193 Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) .....................................950 615224 InstalRep ................................................................651 130059 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba (Mojácar Playa) ............645 414793 Knowles ….........................................950 137197 / 606 807797 Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425 Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............………………..687 466352 El Ángel (Mojácar Pueblo) ...................950 478343 / 607 537101 Mike Lacey ..........................................950 069073 / 636 407543 El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) ....................................950 478846 Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738 PODIATRISTS Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966 Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ......................................….950 478098 See Chiropodists & Podiatrists Indalo Burger (Mojácar Playa) ...............................950 099119 POOL COVERS La Góndola (Garrucha) ..............................................950 133928 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928 Little Italy II (Garrucha) …………...........………………950 133802 Coverbox (Albox) …….................................................615 992007 Osteria (Mojácar) ......................................................950 615151 Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097 Ottocento (Mojácar Playa) .........................................950 615100 Hispavan pool covers ........................950 047033 / 687 845730 Pizzeria Gallo (Aguilas) …...........................................968 447862 Real Covers (Mojácar) ........................950 478763 / 609 667333 Pizzeria D'Angelo (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 478517 WS Cover (See p.97)....................................................667 480363 Pizzeria El Desvío (Turre) ............................................607 804488 Pizzeria Portofino (Mojácar) .......................................950 472809 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz (Turre) …...........…….950 479646 Pizzería Quick (Garrucha) .............................................950 132305 Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308 Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 478401 Samz (Los Gallardos) ..................................................950 398981

POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064 Aguagéstion Cantoria (Maintenance) ……….............653 078040 Alloa Pool Care (Albox) ………….................…………..650 244018 Aquazul Piscinas ….....................................................647 841750

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Blue Diamond Pool Care ..............................697238933 Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

D & J Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 Exclusive Holiday Villas ..................................................950 092 602 Guardian Angels (Pool Cleaning) …...950 466396 / 600 470778 Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350 Hidro-Sport S.L. (Pebbletec) .................................…950 581407 IndalPool (Albox) …………...............................……..950 431859 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750

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Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178 Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865 Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bedar) ..........................637 915898 Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525 Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681 Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299 Reflections Pool Services ........................................642 341603 Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523 Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ....................950 472845 Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549 Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322 Tropicana Swimming Pool Construction 650 906114 / 689 404244 True Blue Pools & Spas ..............................................661 148998 Underwater Pool Services …….....................................628 662582

Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681 Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...................950 475199 / 629 673450 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865 Almería Property Services .....................950 060135 / 660 734323 Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073 Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580 APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164 Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533 Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643 Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002 POSTAL SERVICES Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.26).950 634388 / 627 635514 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254 Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502 Clean Team Property Care & Rentals 850 993202/ 642 911850 Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ....................………..663 302740 Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) .........................................662 474861 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ................................................950 393835 Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290 The Post Shop (Albox) ………..............950 064584 / 635 979829 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

PRE-PAYMENT METERS Sol Digimeters ..........................................................634 348703

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN A1 Cheapest Print ….....................................………622 AdverGraf & AdverTees ..........................................634 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..............................950

493499 336789 162709 393835 322475 262100 133492 473102

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 p.34) 643 335386 / 643 337063 Destination Spain Property Services .........................672 668803 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 Jasmine Construction C.B ..........................................659 185189

Coastal Properties (Mojácar) ........................................950 475235 Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631 D & D Property Care & Rentals (See p 34).643 335386 / 643 337063 Destination Spain Property Services .........................678 203143 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 ...................................................................666 255 765

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com KJ Property Maintenance (Albox /Arboleas) ............608 KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 Loufa S.L.(Mojácar Pueblo) …..........................……..950 Mojácar Estates ........................................................950

625675 863320 472773 478935

Mojácar Holiday Services .......................950 699947 / 634 972377

Mojácar Long Term Rentals …................................………950 475 891 Mojácar Property Maintenance & Decorators ………..649 304441 New Wave Villas (Mojácar) ................950 475800 / 607 146352 Noble Services ....................................................... 692 188200 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

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REFRIGERATION MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL .607 364917 / 607 366040 Thermotech …………….....................…950 069637 / 699 856372

REMOVALS & STORAGE See also Van & Man Hire Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ……...........…………..600 225 929 Brian’s Furniture & Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........674 280268 Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 Sierra property Rentals (Bédar) ...............................678 587007 Spanish Property Choice (Mojacar) ..... 950 475823 / 634 351562 Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184 Susana's Property Services ......................................649 759053 The Property Shop (Mojácar) ..................................950 475241 Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322 Vera Holiday Rentals .............................................634 347109 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827 Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052 Countdown Removals (UK/Spain/UK) ..................…678 855994 Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524 De Lima’s International Removals ........................+44 7467341106 PROPERTY PROMOTERS English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 819213 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

PROPERTY VALUATIONS Philip Chesler (Chartered Valuer) …................………687 814369

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

QUAD BIKES see Motorcycles RADIO STATIONS Cadena Ser Levante (Spanish, local and national) ....950 Onda Aguilas (100.1) ….............................................968 Plusfm ……….................................….609 818283 / 617 Smooth FM online (89.8) ........................................634 Spectrum FM (96.1) ............................950 615142 / 678

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615006 447864 528121 332666 332815 Eurozone Removals UK(0044) 7452888063 Spain (0034) 662 569138 Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753 J & B Removals (Albox) …......…………...................616 888058 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412 Me & Mrs Jones (Los Llanos market) (See p.18) ..0044 07850 840288 Moovit Transport & Storage ...............950 930316 / 642 586701 Moves2Spain (Antas) ..........................950 452869 / 661 969393

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RESTAURANTS See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias

Agua Amarga La Chumbera ............................................................950 168321 Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014

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

Albox Club de Tenis …….....................................…………..667 671578 El Gallego ...........................................950 120590 / 615 717978 La Cena ……........................................……………..950 430930 La Parrilla ................................................................950 430024 Little India (Albox) ….................................................632 454505 Maloan’s Bar ….........................................................634 300752 Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 430145 Oliver’s Bar …............................................................950 930988 Paché ….....................................................................950 431659 The New Delhi (Indian) ……...........….950 431705 / 639 231507

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

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

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Arboleas Orange Box ...........................................................610 887757 Reliable Removals (Albox) .UK 0044 1942 418951 Spain 664 857920 Speedlink Logistics (Garrucha) ...................................637 011686 Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121 St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 UK Direct ..................UK 0044 7719.118.879 / Spain 642 099479 Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560 Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234

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

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

868963 469185 318633 469308

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

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

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

Cortijo Grande

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

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

Los Castaños

Casa Los Pinos ……......................…..950 468236 / 619 136877 Cortijo Las Piezas ........................……..950 951498 / 634 780943 Finca Listonero (See p.26)...........................................950 982045

Los Gallardos

Cucador La Vida

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

Desert Springs Resort

Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 495182 Bistro @ the Colosseum .............................................615 387947

El Torrente Restaurant …....................................……637 861590 The Crocodile Club ...................................................678 746706

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

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

El Pilar de Lubrin Restaurante Albar ....................................................950 069077

Garrucha Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 Casa Adriana ...........................................................950 GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 Góndola ....................................................................950 La Gurulla ………................................................….657 La Plazoleta ……….........................................…….666 Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 Nautico …................................................................622 Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 Tierra y Mar .............................................................850

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

Las Alparatas (Mojácar) La Capilla (See p.23)...............................................950 479305

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

008003 393235 684855 919025

Lijar Mesón La Hoya ........................................................638 298507

La Ambrosia ..............................................................950 093086 Meson Verfran ....................................................………637 810143 Miraflores ...........................................679 970399 / 609 506869

Mojácar See also Mojácar Pueblo Agra Taj (Indian) (See p.53).....................................602 Al Punto (Brazilian) (See p.2)....................................950 Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 Azeefa (Indian) ...................................950 109758 / 660 Badgers ...................................................................950

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Bar Alizee ...............................................................950 091810 Beachcomber (See p.17)..........................................634 339216 Bellavista ..................................................................950 478800 Botaniq ...................................................................696 809035 Bowen Resto Bar .............................. 666 406203 / 634 357654 Burladero ...................................................................950 615041 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ………...........................645 414793 Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 477797 Casa Egea .................................................................950 472190 Casa Juan …………................................................….950 450305 Cortijo de la Media Luna ..........................................950 478813 d’Angelo .....................................................................950 478517 Delfín Dorado......................................950 475212 / 645 220095 Dolce Vita (See p.63)..............................................950 478476

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El Deseo .................................................................670 El Gaucho ................................................................950 El Sitio ....................................................................950 Enrico (Italian) ...................................950 472995 / 642

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Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 Mandala Beach Club ................................................902 Meson de Perico ....................................................950 Mountains of the Moon (Indian) ........950 472002 / 637

Imperial (Italian) .......................................................950 478098 Imperial Playa (Italian) ..............................................950 475360 Indalo Beach ……………...........................................950 099119 Indian Curry House ...........................632 416554 / 632 711667 Kukis ..........................................................................686 038259 La Cabaña ................................................................950 615179 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478941 La Caracola .............................................................622 520925 La Cometa ...............................................................950 615209 La Estancia …….............................................………654 562396 La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472117 La Parata (See p.7)..............................................…950 478186 La Piká ....................................................................950 930744 La Posada …............................................................661 595845 La Table de Cathy (French) …..............…………….650 745807 Le Magnifique …………….......................................…634 310816 Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966

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Mont Martre (French) ..............................................634 388867 Neptuno (See p.41) ................................................…616 005387 Omega ........................................................................950 475317 Ostería Ristorante Italiano .......................................950 615151 Ottocento (Italian).......................................................950 615100 Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) ...950 472208 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250 Playa Blanca (See p.57)......................950 473001 / 639 507520 Restaurante Martín Morales .....................................950 478812 Restaurante Mediterráneo ..........................................950 472268 Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412 Sal Marina ...................................................................950 472405 Sensations ................................................................950 472057 Sottocasa (Italian) ...................................................950 093075 The Irish Rover (See p.29).........................................950 473135 The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659 The Roof Garden .....................................................674 113218 Torre Bahía ...............................................................950 478651

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Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611 Restaurante Calima ………………........................….663 Zaika Fusion ..........................................................632 727851 Restaurante Mamabel's ....................... 663 700542 / 950 Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 Rincon de Zahorí ................................630 314400 / 625

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Palomares Asagía Asador ........................................................640 210185 The Oasis Bar ...................................950 467381 / 676 365010

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

Pueblo Laguna Bistro .......................................................................950 132022

Dalí ............................................................................950 132345 Restaurant Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566

San Juan de Los Terreros

Mojácar Pueblo Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 El Ángel ..........................................950 478343 / 607 El Antler ……....................................................……600 El Reclamo …….......................................................950 La Candela …...........................................................647 Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 Restaurante Aires del Sur ..................606 061811 / 950

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Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323

Turre Chili .................................................608 802227 / 950 Hostal Rural .............................................................950 La Pará ……………………..................................…….637 Orsoca ………………............................................…..602 Pizzeria El Desvío (Turre) ........................................607 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz ……....................…..950

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Cuevasat ...........................................950 523740 / 628 153340 The Palms …………...............................950 958167 / 678 832036 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Digital Vision (See p.34)......................950 472081 / 645 294064 Vera Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815 Casa de la Vega ......................................................950 391208 GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058 El Paseo de Oscar ...................................................950 392496 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102 Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ..........................................950 391691 Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.55) ......950 398146 / 699 909737 La Mariposa de Fran ………........……..950 166774 / 683 641957 SCREENED PATIO & POOL Terraza Carmona ...................................................950 390760

Urcal

ENCLOSURES

Vera Playa b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856 El Balconcito .............................................................635 589909 Gateway to India (Indian) ...........................................950 923994 La Buena Mesa …………..…................950 467222 / 610 356387 La Pampa (Argentinean Grill) ……….950 397702 / 671 653116 Maraú (Vera Playa) ……………...........................……671 580340 Restaurante Tibu ......................................................950 133747 Taj Mahal (Indian) …............…………950 618691 / 671 231465 The Blue Parrot ......................................................950 467682

Villaricos

Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097 Inside Out In Europe S.L. .................677 114576 / 695 118960 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Screenmasters (See p.45)......….…...........................677 152911 Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.45)........................................627 907207

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

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Don Tadeo ..................................................................670 860386 SECOND HAND Goah ........................................................................950 467030 La Esperanza ............................................................625 737025 Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Los Conteros ....................................950 618629 / 699 010705 Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Brian’s Furniture & Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........674 280268 Designer Thrift (Albox) ...........................................950 064576 Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006 Second Time Around (Albox) .......................................950 431871 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699 Buy Buy Auctions (Los Carasoles)(See p.62).681 095096 / 679 207545 The Treasure Trove (Turre) ……….................………..666 281316

SECURITY & SAFES See Alarms SEWING Alice .........................................................................620 876485 Coser y Planchar (Vera) .........................................689 303765 Alexis Shillinglaw .....................................................642 107453 Zurgena Tiger Bar (Indian) …..................................................950 449000 J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502 Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835 RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS Nicky (Mojacar) ..................................................... 667 479903 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Solo Style .............................................950 528334 / 626 319907 Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930643 / 633 683872 ROOFING Ark Roofing ...............................................................634 379173 The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

SHOE REPAIRS

RUGS & CARPETS

Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Keys Copy Centre (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 Homecentre (Albox) (See p.6)..........868 931872 / 671 715294 SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle) P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Aroleas) .......................665 258680 Ian (Hand Painted) …………….....................………..634 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 RURAL TOURISM Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 2 Poplars (Velez Blanco) ……...............................….670 243856 Cortijo Pocio de la Nava (Mojácar) ............................670 777752 SKIN TREATMENTS Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656 Francesca Herman (See p.37)....….......................….687 Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

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SATELLITE TV

Aridos Mojácar S.L. .................................................650 914257 ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.33).....647 247494 / 950 092604 Servacon .................................................................950 475853

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

SOLAR ENERGY DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947 Ecocorp ....................................................................671 716597

Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 Solartech (Las Buganvillas) …..............................….950 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 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434 Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775 EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017 Javier Loustau (Mojácar) .........................................950 475086 José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986 Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182 Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917 Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322 Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404 Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680 Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999 Ramírez Abogados (Vera) .......................................950 391171 Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321 Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282 Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

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

Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Maso Telefonia (Albox) ……..............................………….950 121279 MaxiMovil – Plus S.L. Orange ....................................950 393538 Next .............................................................................950 479369 Phone@ Mojacar …….............……....950 882222 / 607 885522 Servcom (Turre) ........................................................902 023268 Telitec Connections S.L. ..............……902 889070 / 965 743473 The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698 WiFi Internet .............................................................950 615156

TILING & PATIO WORK SPA SERVICING & CLEANING True Blue Pools & Spas ..........................................661 148998

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

SURVEYORS Philip Chesler (Chartered Surveyor).............................687 814369 Survey Andalucía (Architect Daniel González) ............686 846624 Sapphire Surveyors ………...................950 064725 / 671 208782

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS La Maruja (Mojácar) ................... ................................664 647171

SWEET SHOPS Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................663 302740

TATTOO ARTISTS

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

TIMBER SUPPLIERS Wood2Go ..............................................950 614050 / 606 156151

Body-Zone Tattoo (Mojácar) ……………......................634 336789 Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810 Almería Castle ………............................................…950 271617 Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374

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

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 AlmeriNet-Cheap Calls .........................950 479517 / 627 Euphony Mojacar .........................................................677 Connexions (Turre) (See front cover)..........................950

091111 027758 146592 479502

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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

Piano tuition. Terry Peace (Limaria/Albox.) ...............868 931815 Professional Writing Services …..........………………..662 067490 Sam Catchlove (Professional drum/latin percussion) ..950 634402 Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435 Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) 647 677097 Tennis Coach (Diego Rodriguez) ........950 393851 / 607 021280 The I.T.Teacher (Computer Tuition)...............................695 280699

TRANSLATING - see Interpreters TRANSPORT - see Removals TRAVEL

Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181 Seth Pittham (Zurgena).......................950 634477 / 666 826886

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061 Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472 Exclusive Airport Shuttles (See p.26).......................950 092602 Inda Travel (Mojácar) ..............................................950 472431 Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752

UNIFORMS Tikka Uniforms & Shoes (Mojácar) …..........................667 479903 Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218

UPHOLSTERY Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) (See cover)..........…..950 Viajes Yedra Tours (Aguilas) ...................................968 Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................968 Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950

Albox Rugs (upholstery cleaning) .............................950 Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 475757 Unicraft (Upholstery) .................................................692 412498 410197 121021

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TUITION Computer Training & Tuition Call Out (Dani) ...........678 490639 Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106 ELC Education & Language Centre .........................950 615489 Espanglish .........................................950 390037 / 950 392876 Girasol, Albox (Spanish) ..........................................639 089170 Guillermo (Spanish conversation, Antas)...................647 525639 Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270 Guitar Lessons (Chris Pottle) ................................950 437606 Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ...............................616 605341 Jane Catchlove (Piano/keyboards/violin A.R.C.M) ...950 634402 Jose (Spanish Lessons) ..........................................667 303376 Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909 Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)..950 047026 / 671 608519 La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) .............609 781438 Leticia (Spanish Conversation) ……......................…950 615566 Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352 Native Spanish Teacher (All levels) ………………….670 619017 Native Spanish Tuition ..............................................661 654812 Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110 Penny Baltrus (Piano) ...............................................662 517106 Piano (Mojácar) …………............……950 069803 / 667 408941

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning ......................................636 193256 Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 465 364 / 651 998738

VAN & MAN HIRE See also Removals & Storage Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ……...........…………..600 225 929 IDP Services ……........................................................608 238775 Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

VEHICLE IMPORTATION Car Check Spain (Andy) ............................................618 043186 Hispavan vehicle importation ..............950 047033 / 687 845730

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Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298

VEHICLE REPAIRS Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….950 069198 / 667 439671 Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624 CostaCoches ...........................................................950 459209 Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ............662 502895 / 950 471250 Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ……..950 478335 / 950 475776 Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) .........687 879744 / 628 648131 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298 Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400 Talleres Fad (Aguilas) …...........................................968 447565 Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104 The Car Surgery ...................................................666 272792 The Garage (Llanos de Arboleas) .......950 930922 / 616 453813 Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE) Albox Service Centre S.L. …......................................662 Auto Frio .............................................950 104488 / 600 Cool Air (Air Conditioning) .......................................673 Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600

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VEHICLE SALES Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….950 069198 / 667 439671 AutoFex (Albox & Antas El Real) ............................950 431861 Automobiles Bajuma S.L. (Antas) .............................662 167758 Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663 CostaCoches (Antas, El Real).....................................950 459209 Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ................(Workshop) 950 478335 Nissan (Albox) ………..................................................950 430856 Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828 Que Coches Almería (Antas) …...................................627 423675

SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400

VEHICLE SHIPPING Car Shipping ………………UK 0044 1704 575983 / 671 101220

VETS Animal Care (La Alfoqúia) …....................................950 Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 Clinica (Albox) ...............950 430814 Emergencies: 617 Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626

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WINDOW CLEANING

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

Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Cristal Clear Windows (Mojácar) …..........……………634 347193 Don (Mojacar) .........................................................666 814913 Idea (Mojácar) ...................................................……..605 162709 J&A Window Cleaning Services ..........950 122452 / 689 548824 James .......................................................................678 988812 Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 255373 Mick ...........................................................................634 327075 Teresa Jimenéz …………….............................……..636 119538 Window Panes ..................................633 814809 / 677 689077 Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOWS & DOORS

AA Window Doctor .............................630 231644 / 636 838484 David A. Pritchard Construcciones ............................617 698418 Direct Trade Windows ............................................. 662 118785 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Interglaze ……..............................….950 121909 / 680 743311 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 WATER (Tanker Delivery) Sierra Cabrera Water ...................…………………….693 866558 Mojácar Home Improvements .............950 473104 / 689 296432

WATER PARK Aquavera (Vera Playa) ....................................................950 467337

Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 Planet Windows …...............................950 449639 / 664 Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 Screenmasters (See p.45)......….….........................677 Speedyfit ...........................................950 439228 / 600 Standard Windows (Antas) ........................................950

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WINES Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 Wine Not? (Mojácar Playa) ....................................950

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WOOD & PELLET STOVES Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077 Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 472135 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

WEB SERVICES

Divine Logix ...........................................................617 401332 Image Suite ………........................................................647 918 848 ZOO & PARK MODS ........................................................................600 284975 Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236 Paginasweb .......................................902 005799 / 911 011505 WebFaze .................................................................601 628137

WEDDING & PARTY PLANNING Weddings in Spain .....................................................950 475826

To place a box advert or ask for prices, call Rob on 619 833 041

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

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

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Albox (Funerarias Teruel) .......................................950 430122 Guardia Civil ..................................................062 Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...............................950 616161 Local Police ....................................................092 Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) ..............................950 460295 Coast Guard .................................900 202 202 Mojácar (Funeraria Pérez) ...................................950 478102 Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) ..950 390884 AIRPORTS Almeria airport .....…..............…902 404 704 / 950 213 700 HOSPITALS Huércal-Overa, Alicante airport ….............………913 211 000 / 966 919 000 Hospital La Inmaculada..................................................950 029000 San Javier airport ……...……….902 404 704 / 968 172 000 Almería Torrecárdenas............................................950 016000 Almería,Virgen del Mar (Private).....................950 217100 BRITISH EMBASSY Virgen del Mar Emergencies:............................950 217240 Madrid ......................................................................917 146300 LOCAL POLICE BRITISH CONSULATE Albox ...............................................................................950 121080 Málaga (for this area) ................................................952 352300 Carboneras .................................................................950 136136 Cuevas del Almanzora ................................................950 548700 UK PASSPORT INFORMATION Garrucha ............................................................................950 460002 www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports Huércal-Overa ..............................................................950 470585 Mojácar ...........................................................................950 472000 EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS Pulpi ……………......................................................................950 465049 www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document Vera .................................................................................950 390010 CREDIT CARDS 24hr EMERGENCIES 4B(Visa/Mastercard) …..902 114400 / 913 626200 American Express …...................................................900 814500 Diners Club …..........................................................902 401112 Mastercard …..........................................................900 971231 Servired (Visa/Mastercard) …............................902 192100 Visa …..........................................................................900 991124

TOWN HALLS Albox ....................................................................................950 120908 Antas ............................................................................950 619015 Arboleas .............................................................................950 449430 Cuevas del Almanzora .................................................950 456488 Los Gallardos ....................................................................950 469000 Garrucha ...............................................................................950 460058 Huércal-Overa ...............................................................950 134900 Mojácar ...........................................................................950 615009 ELECTRICITY Sevillana Endesa Enquiries: ..................(free).800 760333 Turre ..................................................................................950 479011 Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840 Vera .....................................................................................950 393016 WATER Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200 TELEPHONE (Telefonica) Breakdowns: ...........................................902 355575 Normal Operator ..................................................................1004 Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649 Faults Operator ....................................................................1002 International Operator ......................................................11825 GAS Speaking Clock .........................................................................093 Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224 Cepsa, information …......................................902 416416 TAXIS See Directory pages Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212 Repsol, information .........................................901 100100 MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN (From any 'phone) ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres) Orange …........................................................................656 001470 Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio Telefónica Movistar …............................................095 702611 Central number ……………........................................959 999999 Vodafone …....................................................................607 123000 Yoigo …..................................................................................622 622622 TRAINS Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202

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Community News The Ex-Pats Meeting In Mojácar on June 21st five years for EU persons, who should check that A well-attended meeting took place in Mojácar on a previous registration is still in force. As regards June 21st with a panel of experts. A representative Mojácar, there are currently 1.923 Brits registered, from the Almería Focus Magazine attended the but only 700 have a residence permit. It is obvious meeting. The main aim was to give information that that not all UK residents are on the padrón and relates to Brexit, but the first part of the meeting the numbers who have a residence permit should dealt with general issues and requirements for UK be approximately the same. This applies to every ex-pats living in Spain. The mayoress of Mojácar, municipality.

Rosa María Cano, hosted the meeting along with Lucas Mayo, the liaison councillor, for UK ex-pats at the town hall. Charmaine Arbouin, the British Consul for Andalucía, provided important information, and Richard Hill from the pressure group Brexpats in Spain explained their aims along with the Mojácar lawyer and UK solicitor Michael Davies, and the lawyer Ignacio Pellicer who are both legal advisors to Brexpats. Javier Duran, from the Almería Foreigners Office, was on the panel.

It was stressed that the main necessity for nonSpanish EU persons residing in Spain is that they are in possession of a resident’s certificate. This used to be a green A4 sheet of paper, replaced by a green credit card size one. Both documents are permanent but it was pointed out that some holders of the A4 document who obtained this many years ago should check that it states it is “permanente” (permanent). If not, the card sized version is needed. The requirements for obtaining this certificate regarding financial matters and health cover were detailed, and advice was that any UK ex-pat without one should obtain it, ideally before March 29th, 2019. This has to be done in the office in Almería city open from 9am-5pm by prior appointment. (In 2016 an office was opened in Huércal-Overa that was stated to serve both Spanish Nationals and Foreigners. At present it only deals with Spanish Nationals and the Focus Magazine is being continually told that the foreigners’ section will be open “soon”).

It was pointed out that residents in a municipality (of any age) should register on the “padrón”, which helps the town hall obtain funding and provide better services, and a certificate of this is needed for various purposes. It needs to be renewed every

Charmaine Arbouin explained that there was “general agreement” that after Brexit, health care for ex-pats would continue in the same manner, UK state pensions would still be paid to ex-pats, including yearly increases, and it is “expected” that UK ex-pats registered on the Spanish electoral roll will still be able to vote or stand as councillors in the May 2019 municipal elections. Charmaine stated that by next October these matters should be legally formulated.

Richard Hill from the Brexpats in Spain information and pressure group asked ex-pats to join their organization that presently has over 5,000 members. Their website is https://brexpats.es.

All town halls have a person who will give general advice and help people register on the padrón. The Spanish National Office of Statistics analyses the make-up of people registered but the information is not shared with any other government agency.

The Almería Focus Magazine will continue to comment on these topics and provide concrete Brexit information when it becomes available. We list various useful websites in our “In the News” section.

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Community News Latest news from Wacky Races The final meeting before the summer break was Villaricos Dames in Turre

held at The Hostal Rural in Turre on Monday, May 28th. Dames were very proud to be able to donate generous cheques to the following local charities: Turre Food Bank, A.E.C.C. Stepping Stones, Asprodalba, and Paws - Patas. The Dames have been proud to be involved with Susana Salamanca on a programme to help women suffering domestic abuse, and we have made a one-off payment to the Paul Morrison fund so he can access treatment in Russia.

On Monday, June 11th, our Dames AGM was held at The Hostal Rural, and the remaining committee members were pleased to welcome Marian Piggins and Maureen Sheriff onto the committee which will commence in September. Sadly, Lesley Barlow who has been the President for many years was standing down. Soo Wallace the Chairman thanked her for all the hard work she had put in over the years and presented Lesley with a gift. The new season will see Soo Wallace as our new President and Carol Pazdzierski as Chairman. Finally, everyone enjoyed a beautiful lunch which was organised by Manuela and her staff.

We wish everyone a safe and happy summer break wherever you may be and look forward to seeing everyone in September. For more information on Dames in Turre please contact President Soo Wallace Tel: 667 362 713 or Membership Secretary Eileen McGill Tel: 652 208 072.

The Dames in Turre committee

. We raised 1,478 Euros – 80 Euros more than last year. . We have bought two electronic whiteboards for the school. . We have made some donations to local groups and will make further donations as individual cases occur. . Our liaison with AMPA (the school's parents association) has led to us being nominated for an award - we will get more details after the summer break in time for the presentation in midSeptember . We are planning for next year with a date of April 27th.

Anyone wishing to get involved, especially wanting to enter a team, should email, or Facebook, or phone us on 634 368 243 (Usually Ian) or 634 346 935 (Usually Carol).

Help for PAWS-PATAS The charity gratefully received 300 Euros at The Dames of Turre AGM on Monday, May 28th. They were one of three charities to give generous donations and this amazing amount will go towards the much needed constant and vital renovation at the shelter, for both cats and dogs. PAWSPATAS desperately need help in all areas of their animal charity; even if you can only spare a few hours per week it would be a truly amazing offer.

The shelter in particular is at a critical point, and needs urgent assistance with the daily functioning of feeding, cleaning, and walking the dogs. We also need drivers to collect overseas volunteers from the bus station or airport (petrol money reimbursed). Other areas to get involved with is in one of our shops situated in Mojácar, Turre, and Las Buganvillas. Help with distributing our bimonthly newsletters, collection tins, fundraising, accountancy, DIY - You name it and we need it!!!

Please visit our website for all information and details plus our £1/1 Euro donation instructions which to date has raised 6,000 Euros. See www.paws-patas.org or email info@paws-patas.org.

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What’s On Almería The 52nd Flamenco Festival of Almería takes place from July 12th22nd, and this year apart from taking place in the square in front of Almería Cathedral, two of them take place in the bullring. Famous artistes include Sara Baras, Arcángel, Carmen Linares, Miguel Poveda, Cristo Heredia, and the internationally famous guitarist Tomatito who comes from Almería and joins forces with Michel Camilo and Mariana Heredia. Arcángel opens the festival on July 12th, Marina Heredia presents her show La Chanca: Origen y Evolución on July 13th, Tomatito and Michel Camilo perform a Flamenco-Jazz fusion concert on July 14th, Carmen Linares and Cristo Heredia perform their show Galeras on July 15th and all these concerts are in front of the cathedral. Sara Baras brings her show Sombras to the bullring on July 20th, and Miguel Poveda closes the event with his album Lorquendo on July 22nd at the bullring. All concerts start at 10pm.

The Almería Municipal Band starts their annual summer season of performances from July on every Thursday at 8pm in La Rambla Amphitheatre in Almería city. There is no charge for admission.

Ara Malikian is a world famous violinist and gives a concert as part of his world tour on July 27th at the Almería bullring, entitled La Increible Gira de Violín. He is accompanied by a varied group of

Niña Pastori is an internationally famous singer who performs her latest album Bajo Tus Alas (Under your wings) on August 21st at 10pm as part of the annual Almería August Feria event and it takes place at the Recinto del Conciertos del Ferial (The main feria concert area). Niña has received many awards since her debut in 1996 including 4 Grammy Latinos, best Flamenco album 2009, and best Latin Music Award 2017. Tickets are 27 Euros in the main area and 40 Euros VIP.

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musicians. He interprets many famous classical music compositions into a modern style. Tickets are 25, 35, 45, & 55 Euros.

The Almería Festival of World Music takes place from July 4th7th. Toni Zenet performs a jazzrelated concert on July 4th, and the quintet led by Ali Khattab presents an Egyptian and Flamenco fusion concert on July 5th. Maika Makovski is in concert on July 6th, with an Arab music and rock themed

What’s On concert by Medina Azahara on July 7th. All concerts take place in the patio of the Mesón Gitano at the foot of the Almería castle at 10pm and admission is free.

The Almería Cool Tural Fest event is part of the annual Almería August Feria event and takes place at the Recinto del Conciertos del Ferial (The main feria concert area) from August 17th-19th. There are a large number of performers, tickets are 45 Euros, and all concerts start at 8.30pm. .

Noches a la Luz de la Luna (Moonlight nights) are concerts that take place in the Plaza del Mar de El Toyo at 10.30pm during July and August. David Santiago performs on July 5th, Los Vinilos on July 6th, 80 Pop on July 13th, Los Sustitutos on July 19th, Jesús Cortés on July 20th, Santo Gómez on July 26th, and La Huella Versiones on July 27th. During August David Santiago performs on August 2nd, Manu Martínez on August 9th, La Huella Versiones on August 10th, Los Sustitutos on August 16th, Tributo a Sabina on August 17th, Santo Gómez on August 23rd, David Santiago on August 24th, Manu Martínez on August 30th, and Tributo a The Beatles on August 31st. This is the first such series of concerts at El Toyo and admission is free.

El Grande Show de Moulin Rouge comes to Teatro Cervantes Almería city on September 22nd at 10pm. Tickets are 18 Euros in advance & 22 at the door.

Tickets for concerts in Almería 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.ticket master.es or call Ticketmaster: 902 1500 25. Main branches of ‘CaixaBank’ have machines which issue tickets; including Vera near the church square.

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Águilas Auditorio The opera Aida by Verdi is performed on August 22nd with soloists and the Weiner symphonic orchestra and choral group. Ticket prices not listed at time of going to press.

Aguilas Tickets from Viajes Almeida 968 410 828; Museo Arqueológico; www.redentradas .com; www.auditorio-aguilas.org; or from two hours before performances at box office.

What’s On Carboneras Grand Flamenco Summer Gala, Saturday, August 25th, 9pm, Castillo de San Andrés (Carboneras castle).

"Flamenco de tres generaciones", featuring the incredible Claudia 'La Debla’ who at only 12 years of age is taking the flamenco world by storm. There are a host of other supporting artists all from Claudia’s native Granada. To reserve tickets email info@lagitanainglesa.com.

Coach transport will be available.

Tickets at 15 euros will be on sale from newspaper kiosk Parque Comercial Mojácar, and the Office of Tourism Carboneras.

Exhibitions Almería Archaeological Museum has an exhibition entitled “Baria, Ciudad Fenicia y Romana” until July 8th. This displays 400 items relating to Villaricos and the surrounding area, spanning 14 centuries. The Museum is at Carretera Ronda 91, Almería city.

Opening hours are 9am-8pm Flamingo is an exhibition of Tuesdays to Saturdays and 9am- photography by Miguel Ángel A. Gómez from July 2nd-14th at 3pm Sundays.

Convento de la Victoria, Vera town.

Paris-NY, 50 años (years) de Street Art is a photographic exhibition that can be seen until July 8th at the Almería Archaeological Museum, Ctra. de Ronda 91, Almería City.

American contributors are Obey, Seen, Quick, Taki83, and Cope2, and the French contributors are Speedy Graphito, C125, Jean Faucher, Miss Tic, and Villegle. Apart from the large collections of photographs there are other items on display.

The exhibition has been mounted in Europe and America on 140 occasions and is open 9am-3pm.

Trips by Carlos

Miscellaneous Vera has their 6th half marathon event on Saturday, July 7th, of 5 & 10km. Registration is via www.asuspuestos.com

Trip to the Alhambra Palace PAWS / PATAS. The next Generalife Gardens in Granada, third Beachcomber Book Sale will be on week of July, (dates to be Tuesday 10th July, 10.30am -1pm. confirmed), to see the Andalucían Any donation of books or DVDs Flamenco Ballet Company. This on the morning of the sale would famous company, founded in 1994, be appreciated. All proceeds to has made several world tours and cat neutering. received many awards. Two days and one night in 4* hotel with half board. Inclusive cost including coach, Send details of your events tickets, and hotel 120 Euros. to almeriafocus@gmail.com For info & bookings call Carlos on or call 670 84 92 65 610 681 068 or 950 525 761.

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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

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

Saturday: Rastro, Mojácar Playa, opp. Red Cross, 9am - 1pm Saturday: Craft Market, Sopalmo, 11am - 6pm Saturday: Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox Sunday morning: Los Gallardos Campsite Sunday morning: Multiple Use Centre (Artisan Centre), Mojácar Village 2nd Sunday of the month: Bédar, from 9am Last Sunday of the month: Velez Rubio on Industrial estate

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities

The Royal British Legion, Mojácar Branch, The Artisan Centre, 1st and Almanzora Group of Friends 3rd Thurs. of each month, 11:15am. All Library and Information Centre, Tues, welcome inc. non-services personnel.

Thurs, Fri & Sat, 10am–1pm . Avda. For enquiries & Welfare call 950 066053 Lepanto, Albox (near Chapman’s). http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/ Extensive English Library, DVD’s and branches/mojacar/news-events/ Talking Books. Trips, monthly quiz and other social events. Tel: 634 343 147 The Royal British Legion - Albox www.almanzoragof.org or see Facebook Everyone welcome. Monthly meeting 3rd Thursday of every month, La Parrilla, Almería Link Friendship Group Albox, 11am. Coffee morning 1st Meetings Wednesdays, 8pm, at the Trufi Thursday of every month, Oasis Cafe Bar, Mojácar. For information contact Bar, 11.30am. For info contact chairman Bob (Chairman) on 950472551 or Ken Matthews, email ken.matthews10 Cynthia (Secretary) on 950472699. @gmail.com. For support, Filip Ostrowski Don't be lonely, come and join us. on 950066037. http://counties.british legion.org.uk/branches/albox Living Alone in Spain?

We are a 60+ group of friends who The Royal British Legion - Zurgena meet for lunch every Wednesday in the & District Branch Mojácar area. Tel: 674 823 697 Bar Latinos, C/ Granada, La Alfoquia, every first Thursday of the month at WOW Women on Wednesday The Roof Garden, Mojácar Playa, from 11a.m. Email zurgenaRBLsecretary 1.30pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, @yahoo.co.uk. See www.britishlegion. org.uk/branches/zurgena meet new people.

Dames in Huércal Overa 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Hostal Rural Los Sabores de Miguel. All welcome.

Tel. Carolyn 637 798 494

Psychic Development Circle Various classes at different times.

Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

Dames in Spain (Mojácar) Talks, trips, support for local charities.

3rd Mon. of the month, 11.00am Sensations Restaurant, Mojácar Playa.

Chairperson Carol Threlfall, 671 947 035. Secretary Jenny Trask, 628 263 315. See fb Dames in Spain. Guests welcome.

AUAN - Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No. Association campaigning for the legalisation of homes in the Almanzora Valley built without proper authority.

Meeings on 3rd Sat. of every other month, 11am, La Parrilla, Albox. Tel: 617 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org

The Divine Life Society, Almeria Dames in Turre 11am, last Mon in the month, Hostal Branch Rural, Turre. Talks, trips, support for Lotus Yoga Centre, Mojácar. Evening local charities. Guests welcome. Tel: of Meditation and a talk, 1st Fri of the Membership Secretary Eileen McGill 652 month, 7.30pm. Spiritual Cinema, 3rd 208 072 or President Soo Wallace Tel:- Fri of the month, 7.30pm. Meditation and Yoga classes. Tel Sharon 950 469122 667 362 713 or 672 061 048 or omsharon50 Mojácar Community Library @gmail.com Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, Vera & District Lions Club.

11am - 1pm .

5.00pm on the first Wednesday of the Mojácar Walking Group month at El Gnomo Feliz restaurant, Walks of different levels. Tues & Thurs. Vera. Telephone Sandie Tinkham on 950 w w w. m o j a c a r wa l k i n g g ro u p . c o m 439324 or Pam Mattioli on 950069249 for more information.

Mojácar Bridge Club Monday and Thursdays, 7pm. Marina Flamenco Forum for English Playa Hotel. Contact Les 950 437 100 Speakers / 634 219 174 Facebook: Mojácar Bridge on Facebook. Information and events.

Tel: 687 480 694 Club

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

Mojacar Photo Group Contact Lyle Mallen: 620 786 914 Ancestry Club for Beginners & Intermediate Piedra Amarilla. Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm.

5 euros per week. Tel. 634 309 590 Betty's Garden Club 11.30 for 12 noon, 2nd Monday of the month at Miraflores Restaurant, Camping Los Gallardos except in July & August. All welcome. Tel: 603 587 805 Mojacar Computer & Electronics Club Saturdays, Beachcomber, Mojácar. 10 – 12 noon, Laptops. 12 noon – 1pm, smart phones, tablets, cameras, etc Freemasons in the Province of Almeria Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 27 37 Freemasons – The Side Degrees Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 694 44 43 61 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 alboxcc@gmail.com Christine Winter, 657 917 860 Indalo Hash House Harriers Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various l o c a t i o n s . w w w. i n d a l o h 3 . c o m Mojácar Angling Club Tel. John (Beachcomber): 950 473 099 Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930, website: www.gendaireikispain.com Send details of your club, society or activity to almeriafocus@gmail.com Tel: 670 849 265

Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities continued Amigos del Coches Clasicos Local, multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings first Thursday of month, 3pm, Hotel Overa, jn 547 of E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-cc.es, tel. David 950 412 165 Cabrera Slot Car Club Thursdays, 4.30-6pm. Richard 950 970 869. Call to check if on first.

Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Jeff on 950 469304 or Colin on 666 982186 Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553 Pita Escuela Agave School of Río Aguas. A multicultural, environmental and musical project, specialized on the integral usage of the agave plant and the processing of its wood.Tel 630 66 18 65 (Timbe) pitaescuela@hotmail.com Sunseed A hands-on practical centre for lowimpact living and environmental education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770

Religious Groups & Churches Church of England Costa Calida and Costa Almeria Mojacar: Eucharist, Sunday, 11am, at the church of San Pascual, Agua de Enmedio.

Albox: Eucharist, 2nd & last Thurs in month, 11am. Evensong, second Sun in month, 6pm. Comunity Hall Aljambra.

Llanos del Peral, nr El Cucador: Eucharist or morning worship, Sundays, 11am.at Village Church and Community Hall.

Roquetas: No services because no venue.

Details: Church Wardens, Pam Carter, 667947573 & Janet Smith, 671451838 www.mojacarchurch.org

Aguilas/San Juan de los Terreros Christian Fellowship Please contact Clive on 605655982 or email anning@mail.com 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 Pastors Dave 697 522 521 or John 634 254 781. See FaceBook or visit www.livingwaterchurchmojacar.com The Evangelical Church, Turre Avda de Almeria on the corner of C/Alberquillica . Sunday 10.30am.

Tuesday 3pm Bible Studying. Midweek prayer meeting. Tel. 950 617549 or 950 47 2 3 4 9 . w w w . t u r r e c h u r c h . c o m

Ostomist Support For Expats Call Dee 950 064 322 in confidence.

A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Mojacar area Meetings –Tuesday, 6pm, Artisan Centre, Mojacar Fuente - Friday & Wednesday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojácar Playa (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 634 349 535 or 634 319 746 or email mike@aaspain.org When the Artisan Centre is closed, the Tuesday meeting will be at the Living Water Church.

Age Support Almanzora Information Centre. Avda Lepanto, near Total Entertainment. Tues - Fri, 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Welcomes anyone who has concerns about an older person who is in need of support. Tel: 634 333 544 Aguaviva Evangelical Church Near the health Centre, opposite Bici- or email welfareteam.asa@gmail.com Box, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 Shop, Plaza Padre Arias in Arboleas village (the square with the bakery and 560 544 hairdresser) six days a week 10-1.30. Tel: Puerto Lumbreras Christian 634333544, Fellowship Every 1st and 3rd Sunday each month Universal Wonderful Street at 11.00 am. Phone for exact location Academy (now at their house) Tel 619453283 or NGO that supports street children in 968 018 228 Paul and Sandra Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. www.universalwonderfulstreetacadem New Life Church, Huercal-Overa y.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154 We are a Jesus centred church family learning to love one another. Sunday FACE service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for E ve r yo n e ) . Re g i s te r e d c h a r i t y. (see map) tel. 685 628 184 face.charity@hotmail.com www.face -charity.com

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 Kingdom Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses Group Tues 7:30pm & Sun 10.00am. Poligono Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm.

Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: Tel 950 472822 or 677 683385 www.steppingstonescarersgroup.wee 652 293 269 bly.com

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The Helping Hands Support for Animals and People alike.

Registered charity. Tel: 968 48 29 48 Harmony Community Support Providing assistance to those in need.

Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 help@harmonycharity

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com Tel: 670 849 265

Activities - Clubs - Associations Music & Drama Groups

Dance

Arts & Crafts

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

Line Dancing Hotel el Puntazo, Mojacar. Fridays, 7.–10pm. Beginners welcome.

Contact: Glynis 648217503 or Mary Beth 661671526 or strictlylinedancing mojacar@gmail.com

Sewing Group, Mojacar Meet at Dolce Vita for sewing, knitting etc. Weds 10.30 - 12.30. Tel: Brenda 634 34 34 92 or Sylvia 628 006 197.

Independent Theatre Group Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or e-mail independenttheatre@hotmail.com The Luvvies Maloan’s Bar, Arboleas. New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc. Contact us via www.theluvvies.com, tel. 634 346 309 or e-mail info@theluvvies.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 Almeria Strings Folk Club Third Thursday of the month, 8pm, Turre.

Free admission. For location and other events, see www.almeriastrings.org or call 634 347 930 The Rose Singers Small ladies choir singing a variety of musical genres in aid of local charities. 45 performances a year. Rehearsals Friday mornings, Los Gallardos. New singers always welcome. Call Alison on 667 408 941 or see us on Facebook.

The Incognito Singers A mixed voice group performing a varied repertoire of songs to a high standard.

Rehearsals Wednesday evening in Arboleas. www.theincognitosingers.com, Facebook, theincognitosingers@gmail.com Sing Sing Sing A mixed informal singing group, singing all types of music, for the fun of it, and to be able to perform a few charity events.

Everyone welcome, Rehearsal Tuesday 6pm Villaricos Social Centre. For info. ring Janet on 617856680.

Cariatiz Community Orchestra All welcome, any age, any level, only requirement is to read music. Rehearsals Sundays 6-7pm, Cariatiz (between Los Gallardos and Sorbas). Contact Emma, emma.v.randle@gmail.com 654 164 293

Eleanor & Gilly's Line Dance Class Maloan's Bar, Albox, 2-30pm- 4-30pm, Mondays. All levels welcome. Eleanor Tolman 950 439 003.

Step2It - Line Dancing Maloan’s, Albox. Weds: 6.45 p.m 7.30 p.m, First Steps/Introduction.

7.30 p.m - 10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. Contact: C a r r i e A n n 6 2727 9 5 84 www.carrieanngreen.com Line Dancing Beachcomber Restaurant, Mojácar.

Beginners/Improvers. Mondays, 4pm.

Contact John 666 200 579 Line Dancing La Vida, Cucador. Tuesday 5pm

Ladies Sewing Circle Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 667 702 774 Glass Bead Making La Cueva del Pájaro, Carboneras. Call 950 130 627 Ladies Pottery Painting Parties Albox - every 2nd Thursday, 6 - 9pm.

SimplyArt 662 443 095 Art Classes All levels. Thurs, 11-1pm, Miraflores Campsite. Tel: 653 714 767 Girasol, Albox Art & painting. Tues, 10-1pm. Mosaic classes. Thurs 3-5.Tel 639 089 170 Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas Art classes. Tel. 950 449 451.

Pro Danza Nicky Mainstone Royal Academy Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Dance fit fusion.

Children & Adults. Mojacar & Los Gallardos. T. 667479903

Yoga

Ceroc Dancing Artisan Centre, Mojacar, Tues 8.15pm Beginners/Improvers/Advanced. All welcome. Contact Tracey 687251799

Lotus Yoga Centre, Mojácar Mondays. Contact Sharon - 950 469 122 or 672 061 048 or omsharon50 @gmail.com

Belly Dancing Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa.

Contact Fatima: 610 472 596

L.O.T.U.S Integral Yoga Centre Mojácar. Yoga all levels/gentle yoga.

Weds, Fri, Sun. Tel. Parvathi: 636063560

Bellydance Classes Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521

Sansonora, Mojacar Wednesday, 2.30pm. All levels, visitors welcome. Sharon 672061048

Oriental and Middle Eastern Folklore dancing classes Tues at Vera, Wed at Turre. Shirin, 607805367, gytanshark@yahoo.es

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331

Dance Classes with Hollie Newell Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based in Turre. Tel: 634 317 391 Flamenco Dance Workshops Beginners level. Tel:687480694 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

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Girasol, Albox Call 639 089 170 Cortijo El Saltador Lucainena de las Torres. Mon, 5:30pm.

Tel: Brahmani on 600 34 91 51 Yoga with Ashlí Yoga with Ashlí. Turre - Tuesday & Thursday. Vera - Wednesday & Friday.

Ashlí - 643102335

Activities - Clubs - Associations Sports Almería Lawn Bowling Club Contact Shirley: 679 970 399 Bowling Club de Zurgena Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels and standards. Contact Keith: 634 335 988 or zurgenabc@gmail.com. www.zurgenabc.com Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club Contact Ian Jackson: 634 340 361 or iandjjackson2@gmail.com. Website www.cabreralbc.com Indalo Lawn Bowling Club Contact Toni: 950 468 165 or 647 703 393 wattsmyt@gmail.com Mojacar Bowls Club Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Contact Verna 610 838 644.

Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo Vera. Tel: 608 250 607 - 950 59 28 77 www.tenisypadelindalo.com Tennis & Padel Tennis Sierra Club Desert Springs. Tel: 687599115

Girasol, Albox Pilates, children’s karate & gymastics, advanced gymnastics, Tai-chi. Tel 639 089 170

Tennis Coach Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226

Body Control Pilates Classes or private. Sharon 638 487 314

Padel tennis lessons At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691

Aerobics or Pilates Campo de Futbol, Turre. Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk

Albox Sub-Aqua Club Wed, 8pm, Travellers Inn (7Km from Albox on Taberno Road).

Mojácar Sailing Club Sunday afternoons, Playa Cantal, near Trufi Bar. All ages welcome for crewing or social membership. Contact George on 950 475 428.

PartyLevante Sailing Club Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small groups. Email info@partylevante.com Badgers Golf Society or call 680942141 www.partylevante Mojacar, play Wednesday and Saturday. .com Everyone always welcome. Contact Duncan Smart on 634 331 059 or Santa Irene Sailing Club badgersmojacar@gmail.com Meets Sundays at 10:30 at the boat park Boxers Golf Society Albox All welcome to join us as members or guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Albox on Saturday mornings or email peterstooks@avired.com Forum Golf Society Plays friendly events at local courses twice a month. Richard Price. Telephone 850993073 or rfp53@yahoo.co.uk. www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com

Fitness & Martial Arts

Slimming Groups Casa Pepa, Turre, Weds 10 am, Hostal Meson (Kubatin) Arboleas, Thurs 1pm, Rose & Crown, Mojácar, Fri 11.30 Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch @live.co.uk Slimming & Fitness with Pam Various locations. Tel: 639 465 631 pamsslimming@gmail.com 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 of the New Marina, Garrucha, with a pre- including Sword, Self Defence, Tactical sail coffee at café La Oficina virtually Gymnastics, Yoga and ageless mobility. opposite at 11:00. Contact Ian via info@ Tel Anita: 670 715 787 santaireneclubdevela.com or call 671 Mojácar Taekwondo 474 385. See www.santaireneclub 5 years to adults. Various classes & times. devela.com Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook Garrucha Table Tennis Club Tel Barry on 677 174 430 Cazadores de Turre Cricket Club.

Welcome new members of all ages and experience. Contact Sam Lewis on 663 132 487 or Derek Larkins 634 361 941

Marina Phoenix Golf Society Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica Email marinaphoenixgolfsociety Classes for fun gymnastics , competitive @gmail.com levels, pre school and adults. Fully Valle del Este Golf Society. qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact 129 702 or info@adelanteartisitca.es Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982 www.adelanteartistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica.

Almería Golf League Contact Les on 950 619 273 Walking Football Club Campo de Football, Los Gallardos, 9am Albox Club de Tenis Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. Monday for training, exercise & playing.

Tel Sue: 950 064 369 www.fclosamigos.com Cabrera Tennis Club Email: cabreratennis@gmail.com www.facebook.com/cabrera.tennis

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GTF Spain Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas Gym, Toning tables, Kickboxing, Cross fit, Boot camp, Boxing, Salsacise, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Body Pump. Tel. 950 449 451.

Fitness with Alison, Mojácar Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroFit. Tel 666 273 168.

Sansonora, Mojácar Qi Gong, Pilates, Dance. Contact Elena, 630 688 615 or elenasansonora @gmail.com Hollie Newell Zumba Almeria Turre, Los Gallardos, Arboleas and San Juan. Contact: 634 317 391 Zumba, La Vida Cucador Fridays 10am.

Your Stars Your family may be feeling neglected and unloved.

Try to accommodate them without infringing on your own responsibilities. Try not to upset others with your plans. Your magnetic, outgoing personality will capture hearts. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

(Mar. 21- April 20)

Minor health problems could result through exhaustion. You may want to make changes that will not be to their liking. Try to ease any disappointment by making amends. Put your thoughts into some trendy new ideas. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Problems with appliances or electrical gad gets will drive you crazy. Don't turn down an invitation or a challenge that could enhance your chances of meeting someone special. Don't blow situations out of proportion. Adventure will result in added knowledge. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

Good day for romance. Lighten up your serious attitude Remain calm and you'll shine. Passion should be your goal. Think of changes to your home that will please and add to everyone's comfort. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

(Apr. 21- May 21)

(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You will do best to entertain those you wish to close deals with. You can enjoy entertainment if you join in and follow the crowd for a change.

Social activity should be on your agenda this month. You will learn a great deal from the foreigners you meet. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

(May 22 - June 21)

Be precise in your communications to avoid any misunderstandings and arguments. This will not be the best day to try to push your ideas or concerns. You could lose a good friend because of it. Take the initiative and go after your goals.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

It might be time to make a fresh start. Do something together and you'll be surprised how sweet a deal you can make. Group endeavours will provide you with entertainment. Your creative ideas must be put to good use. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

(June 22 - July 22)

Children will be of major concern if you haven't kept the lines of communication open. You can write beautiful love letters this month. Don't let others restrict you from saying how you feel about family issues. Your greatest enjoyment will come through social activities and pleasure trips. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You could easily lose your temper at work. Don't push your opinions or ideas on others. You may be upset if someone has borrowed something that belongs to you. You're best to avoid disputes.

Work quietly behind the scenes. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Your emotions may get the better of you. Take care of your own responsibilities before you help others. Snap out of it. You may find that you're being used. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

(July 23 - Aug. 22)

(Aug. 23 - Sept. 23)

(Jan. 21- Feb. 19) Your interest in helping others may take you back to school. Travel will be most enticing. Consider a cruise. You can help other people with their financial problems by setting up a budget for them. Relationships will be emotional this month.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

This month will be rather hectic on the domestic scene. Don't give them the use of your credit card. Those you work with may have little consideration for the underdog. You can come into money; however, perhaps not under the best circumstances. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

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Jokes of the Month British Newspapers

The Argument

The Times. Read by the people who run the country.

Daily Mirror: Read by the people who think they run the country.

Guardian: Read by the people who think they ought to run the country.

Morning Star: Read by the people who think the country should be ruled by another country.

Financial Times: Read by the people who own the country.

Daily Mail: Read by the wives of the people who own the country.

Daily Express: Read by the people who think that the country ought to be run like it used to be in bygone years.

Daily Telegraph: Read by people who think it still is.

The Sun: Read in the main by people who don’t care who runs the country, but readers deserted in droves after there were no big tits on page three.

A husband and wife get into a silly argument at the breakfast table. She is tired and he says he is going to be late for work because she had burnt the toast, again. He tells her that her cooking is terrible, and he doesn’t ask his friends home for dinner. She gets angry and as he is rushing out of the front door he yells, “And you’re not much good in bed either!” At work, after he has calmed down he decided he ought to ring her up, and apologise for saying there was anything wrong with their sex life. Their house phone rings out for ages, and then goes to the answerphone. He tries again with the same result. A few minutes later she calls him and tells him that she wasn’t able to get to the phone in time as she was in bed upstairs. He asks her why on earth she had gone back to bed and she told him, “It’s what you said about having sex and that I am not very good, so I’m getting a second opinion from the nice man who lives two doors away.”

Trump in Heaven

Pregnancy Advice

Bush, Obama and Trump go to a discussion with God who wants to know their beliefs for when they die and he has to decide what to do with them. He is seated on a throne and God asks Bush: "What do you believe in?" Bush answers: "I believe in the free market, and the strong American nation and I always pray to you for advice such as when I went to war with Iraq!" "Very good," says God, “I will remember what you told me”. Next, God asks Obama: "What do you believe in?" Obama answers: "I believe in the power of democracy, and equal rights for all and I think this is the basis of Christianity." "Good," replies God, “I know now you are a very sincere man”. Finally, God asks Trump: "What do you believe in?" Trump answers: "Let’s be quite clear about this, I firmly believe that you're sitting in my chair."

A young wife was pregnant and went for her first check-up. The obstetrician told her everything was fine and there were no problems at all. She said that she had a question, and her husband had asked her something. He said, “I know what you are going to ask me, it’s a common question and you have no need to be embarrassed. There is no problem having sex, and you will find that there are certain positions that make it easy for you both. Right at the end of your pregnancy you may find it is something you don’t want to do, but I am sure your husband will have no problem with this. Is this helpful?”

The young wife replied, “Probably, but what he wants to know is if I can still push the lawnmower for the next six months?”

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Telling the Truth We were getting ready to go out for dinner with my boss, and I heard my wife crying in the bathroom, so I went and asked her, “Honey!

Whatever is wrong?” She said, “Just look at me!

I’m getting to look so old. I need another session at the hairdresser’s to get my hair dyed again, my face is all wrinkled, and I know I have varicose veins on both my legs. The good boobs I used to have are now half way down to my waist.

Please tell me something positive”. I stood in front of her and said, “Well, your vision is obviously still very good, and you certainly don’t need to wear glasses honey”. That was when she hit me really hard.

Being Musical My parents both retired, and my mother told my father that she had always wanted to play the piano, so they went to the showroom and he bought her one. I thought this was really nice, and when I was on the phone to him a few weeks later I asked him, “Dad, how is mum getting on playing the piano?” He said. “Well son, after a few weeks I persuaded her to let me take it back and change it for a clarinet”. I was surprised and asked him, “How come you decided to do that?” He replied, “With a clarinet between her lips she can’t sing at the same time!”

The Colour White A little boy had seen a bride and groom going past his house in an open carriage. He asked his mom, “Why do brides always have white dresses?” His mom told him, “It tells all the friends and relatives that the bride is really pure, and a good person for her husband to marry. He didn’t understand what “pure” meant so he went and found his father. He asked him, “Dad, why do women getting married always have white dresses?” His father said, “It’s quite simple, just look in the kitchen. All household appliances are white!”

Bad Driving A man was being tailgated on a busy road when the traffic lights in front of him turned to amber.

He stopped instead of jumping the lights and the woman in the convertible behind him that was now almost touching his boot started blowing her horn, screaming at him, and flipping him the bird. Whilst she was revving her car up and still screaming a very serious policeman came up to her car, told her to get out keeping her hands where he could see them, handcuffed her, and took her back to the station where she was fingerprinted, had to leave all her personal property at the desk, and was put in a cell. Two hours later she was taken back to the main desk and the policeman was there who had arrested her. He told her that she was being released with a caution, and explained to her, “I was behind you in my patrol car when you were tailgating the car in front at the lights, and I heard you screaming at the driver and making rude gestures. Your bumper stickers read ‘Lead a good life’, ‘Rely on Jesus’, ‘God sees everything’ and ‘Follow me to church’.Naturally, I assumed you had stolen the car!”

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