The Almeria Focus – July 2021 by The Almeria Focus

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Contents Still Heading Downwards ........................................................…...10 In the News ........…................…………................................…….12 Who Was Christopher Columbus? .............................................34 España 2050 ........................................................................................36 So Now You Know ............................................................................38 New Summer Restrictions Scrapped ...................................40 Mobile Phones and Children ........................................................42 Useful Numbers .....................................................................44 A-Z Directory ……………….......……................................................46 Community News ..............................................................................81 What’s On ...........................................................................................84 Activities, Clubs and Associations .......................................87 Your Stars …..........…...………......……........................................…91 Jokes of the Month ….....……………............................................92 Coffee Break ………………...…….............................................…94 For general or advertising enquiries, call Clare on 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com

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Still Heading Downwards

he rate of infection from the COVID-19 virus is still showing a downward trend in Almería province, and on June 21st the rate per 100,000 had gone down to 66.9 in the last 14 days. In our health area it was even better and the rate was only 61. Almería province has the lowest figures in Andalucía but the overall rate in Andalucía is still very high, caused by high numbers in the Seville and Granada areas, and on June 21st the rate per 100,000 was 176, the second highest in Spain. On the same date, the overall rate in Spain had dropped to 98.6, the lowest for a long time, but still considered to be worrying and too high.

city and Roquetas de Mar town halls are still not putting on events at their municipal auditoriums. We list the events we have been able to find in our “What’s On” section but there is no single entity that lists the relatively minor outdoor ones.

The new 30km/hr speed limits, on urban roads with one lane in each direction, has now been in force for some weeks. 30km/hr seems to be extremely slow on roads such as along the beach road on Mojácar playa. Doing 40km/hr in a 30km/hr limit can result in a fine of 100 euros, that will be reduced to 50 euros for prompt payment. In some large cities, including Málaga, Fully vaccinating people is obviously the best way the 30km/hr limit is resulting in large traffic jams, of combating the virus but in an item in our “In where the speed drops to almost nil! the News” section we explain that Juanma Moreno, the President of Andalucía, calculates at present that 70% of the population will not have been fully vaccinated until September 6th, assuming the availability of doses is maintained. The prevalence of the Indian Delta virus in Spain is still very low, at not more than 1.5% of new cases, but the experts are worried that there may be a large outbreak towards the end of July, such as the UK has been experiencing. The EU is very critical of Spain having no restrictions on UK tourists coming here, and Belgium, with 6% affected by the Delta variant, banned UK travellers In our “In the News” section we explain the amended regulations from the DGT (Spain’s traffic from June 27th. authority) regarding pedestrian crossings. During July, people who receive a monthly electricity bill will be able to see how the new time On July 16th in coastal areas, fisherman celebrate periods have affected the amount they have to the feast of the Virgin (Mary) of Carmen, the pay. We comment on this in our “In the News” patron saint of the sea. Turre celebrates their section and the real possibility that the 21% IVA patron saint, Santiago Apóstal (St James the (VAT) rate will be reduced to 10% which would be Apostle) on the weekend of July 24th-25th and the patron saint’s day San Agustin (Saint Augustine) a very good idea. in Mojácar is celebrated on August 28th. This year As was expected, Cuevas del Almanzora town hall it is likely that they will all be low key. voted unanimously to cancel the ‘Dreambeach Villaricos Festival’ for the second year running. Editor’s note: As in other years there is no Focus There are some cultural or musical events in our Magazine in August, but we will be back in region taking place in the open-air, but the Almería September.

In the News Vaccination Progress The Spanish Prime Minister has stated that 70% of the adult population in Spain will have been vaccinated by the end of August, which is slightly later than the previous estimate. On June 14th, the President of the Junta de Andalucía (the governing body for Almería province) gave the date of September 6th as being the date when 70% of adults will have received their second vaccination, or the single Janssen one. He stressed that this date took into account that the present number of vaccinations per week will continue at the same pace, and there will not be any shortage of vaccines. On June 14th some 44% of people in Almería province had received their first vaccination and 25% the second one. As regards Spain as a whole, on June 14th a total of 46% (21.7 million people) had received their first dose, and 27% (13 million people) both doses. The overall number of people in Spain who had contracted the virus was down to 101 per 100,000 but Andalucía had 184 cases per 100,000, that put it in a high-risk category. (At the same time, the rate in Almería province was only 69). The Spanish Minister of Health has announced that they intend to vaccinate people coming down the existing age groups, and eventually vaccinating those aged 12-19. It is not the intention that they throw open the vaccination programme to everybody of all ages, as has been done in other European countries and the UK. Road Tolls in Spain In 2024 The special reconstruction grants from the EU are approved following a detailed road map. Spain has satisfied this condition for 2021 and will receive 9 million euros in July, with another 10 million at the end of the year. In total, in stage payments. Spain will receive 140 million euros. One of the proposals from Spain is that by June 2022 they will have a comprehensive scheme in place for tolls on Spanish roads, coming into effect in January 2024. It appears that this will not just apply to motorways but other major roads might be included. This might stop motorists from not using motorways. The Ministry of Transport state that after road maintenance and income from existing tolls and other vehicle

taxes, there is currently an annual deficit of 8 billion euros.

The Cost of Electricity from June 1st Last month in an article we explained how the vast majority of homes and small businesses that paid their electricity bills via an hourly rate from their “intelligent” meters, known as the ‘PVPC’ system, were being switched automatically to a new system of charges from June 1st. This comprises three bands with the most expensive periods “Punta” from 10am-2pm and 6pm-10pm. The intermediate price bands “Llano” are from 8am-10am, 2pm-6pm and 10pm-midnight, and the cheapest periods “Valle” are from midnight to 8am Mondays to Fridays, all weekend, and national holidays. We gave a possible example of the new charges from a consumer organisation, assuming the average cost per Kw/hr in May was 12 céntimos. (1 Kw/hr is the power needed for a water heater with a 1,000 watt element on for one hour). The projected example suggested an average of 7 céntimos in the cheapest periods, going up to 19 céntimos in the dear periods. The actual cost on June 1st was a maximum of 24.8 céntimos in the most expensive band (the prices in of all the bands varies each hour), from 13.5 céntimos to 15.6 céntimos in the intermediate periods and from 11.48-11.49 céntimos in the cheapest band. This meant that the difference between the cheapest and dearest band was 116%. On June 9th the average price over the 24hr period was 16 céntimos with a peak of 24.2 céntimos in the highest band and a minimum of 10.2 céntimos during the night-time period, so hardly any variation. On June 14th, a very hot day, the most expensive electricity hit a high of 25.4 céntimos and the cheapest was 11.3 céntimos. This was as high as the previous peak cost last January when the storm ‘Philomena’ hit Spain. Obviously, not all of the people using electricity during the start of June had absorbed the way the new tariffs worked, but the way to save electricity is to use the maximum amount in the midnight to 8am period and weekends. The only way to see the actual variable cost per hour is to go to www.tarifaluzhora.es. They show the cost translated into 10 different

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In the News languages, but unfortunately not English! All customers pay a 5% industry tax on top of the actual cost of the electricity they use, and then another 21% IVA (VAT) on the total bill. (We comment on the rate of IVA in another news item). ‘FACUA’, the official consumer organisation, is very critical of the new bands. They consider that people living in an apartment or a small house need to get a good night’s sleep, without having a washing machine or dishwasher chugging along to save money! A certain amount of people have switched from the normal variable payment method to one of the incentive “plans” that companies such as Endesa and Iberdrola offer. These plans will remain in place, and electricity suppliers started to notify these clients that they were the same cost or subject to change. ‘FACUA’ consistently claim that special “plans” are, or are likely to be, more expensive. This was particularly true in 2020, when electricity costs on the variable tariffs went down during the industrial or commercial lockdowns. Their advice is that people should seriously consider switching back to the variable PVPC system and they show the differences in cost on their website www.facua.org/es

that they were the first place in the EU to provide the certificates. They are in a digital or paper version but the Junta announced that a paper version with the QR code was being posted to any person over the age of 65 who had received both doses of the relevant vaccine. This was intended to be an easy way for pensioners to obtain the certificate, assuming that many were not fully computer literate. The certificates are in the language of the countr y that issues them and English.

King For Seven Years On June 19th King Felipe VI had been on the Spanish throne for seven years. The monarchy is still considered important, and a survey during the previous few days gave him a 74% approval rating. In reality, this was less than the 80% rating he previously held but financial problems relating to his father, King Juan Carlos, has dented the image slightly. His father left Spain in August 2020 when the alleged financial irregularities came to light and he currently lives in the United Arab Emirates.

Rafa Pulls Out Against all expectations, Rafa Nadal was knocked out of the French Roland Garros tournament in the semi-final. During the last two sets which he lost, some sports commentators thought he was having a problem with his right ankle. A few days later, Rafa announced that he was pulling out of the Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympic tennis tournaments on the advice of his team, and what his body was telling him. He stated that with the Roland Garros New Rules from June 7th event being postponed, the two-week interval until Spain introduced new rules for people entering into Wimbledon was too short. Spain from June 7th and this caused some confusion as there were two distinct groups. The first change The EU Covid Digital Certificate related to travel between EU countries. Prior to All EU countries had to have the issue of covid June 7th, people coming into Spain from Germany certificates with a QR code that allows easy travel or France (for example), had to have had a negative between EU states in place by July 1st. The three PCR test. In line with general regulations in the EU categories of the certificate are as described in the this was reduced to having had a negative antigen above news item. In Spain, a pilot scheme was test instead, which is quicker and cheaper and the started in June and the Junta de Andalucía claimed negative antigen test had to be obtained within

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In the News 48hrs prior to arrival. Alternatively, a person could go from one EU state to another one if it was a minimum of 11 days after a positive PCR test. This assumes that this person had developed antibodies. A final category is proof of having both of the double dose vaccines, or the single Janssen vaccine, at least 14 days previously. The other change related to countries out of the EU, except for travellers from India, Brazil or South Africa whose tourists were banned. Tourists entering Spain from the other non-EU countries had to have had both, or the single dose vaccine, administered a minimum of 14 days previously. The vaccines authorised were the ones approved in the EU, the Sinopharm and SinovacCoronavac ones, but not the Sputnik vaccine. Entry from the UK without any tests whatsoever was unaffected, but EU health authorities strongly criticised this as being against recommended EU procedure. The President of the Junta de Andalucía stated that they were considering giving vaccinations to any visitors who came into Andalucía, if they had not already been fully vaccinated. How this might work in practice was not clear, and would seemingly only apply to the single dose Janssen vaccine with limited immunity, unless these visitors stayed in Spain for more than 14 days. Another proposal that was thought to be a good idea during the summer, was that inhabitants of Spain who had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine could have the second one at the place where they were on holiday. There are some logistical problems, but in Valencia they started doing this as visitors or workers who go there for the summer can obtain a temporary health card.

IVA (VAT) On Electricity IVA (VAT) in Spain is 4%,10% and 21%. Towards the end of June, it was clear that many people in Spain were fearful that their electricity bills were likely to increase with the new variable rate system for the majority of users. After all the fixed costs for various reasons, and then the cost of the electricity used, we pay 21% IVA on this total. There has been pressure on the Spanish Government to reduce the rate of IVA, and the Consumer Minister announced that it was going to go down to 10%. The Minister

for the Ecological Transition quickly replied that it was she that would make any recommendations, but she did not deny that a reduction was being discussed and a decision would be made “soon”. The EU have to approve a reduction in IVA but in other EU countries it is less. In Portugal for normal domestic users it is 13%, Italy charges 10% and the UK 5%.

Amended Zebra Crossing Regulations The ‘DGT’ (Spanish traffic authority) has published the existing or amended regulations relating to zebra crossings. With the increasing use of electric scooters, they point out that a pedestrian crossing is for pedestrians only. A cyclist or a person on an electric scooter or a normal scooter have to dismount before crossing, as they are classed as vehicles when being used normally. There is a fine of 200 euros for not doing this. For ordinary vehicle drivers it is illegal to increase the speed when approaching a pedestrian crossing and this can also result in a 200 euro fine. Pedestrians who show a clear intention of using a crossing have the absolute right of way, and ignoring them and driving past, or driving past when a person is on a crossing will result in a fine of 200 euros and in extreme cases, a loss of up to four driver points. In slow moving traffic drivers have to leave the crossings free and they cannot obstruct pedestrians from using them. Parking a vehicle on or part of a crossing is illegal, and this and the blocking of a crossing, can result in a 200 euro fine. Pedestrians wanting to cross a road have to use a crossing if it is not too far away, and keep within the crossing width. Not doing this can lead to a 100 euro fine. If they are crossing a road where there is no pedestrian crossing, they have to pay attention to the traffic and cross at right angles to the road, not diagonally. Technically, they do not have a right of way but motorists have to exercise caution. With the new 20km, 30km and 50km speed limits in urban areas, speeding fines go from 100 to 600 euros in extreme cases, and a loss of up to six driver points. Obviously, causing injury or death to a pedestrian has severe consequences including a prison term, if a driver is found to be at fault.

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In the News Not the True Cause of Death A man in Níjar took a woman aged 41 to a nearby health centre. She had severe injuries including a fractured skull, and she later died in hospital. The man claimed that she had fallen heavily down a set of stairs that were not very safe. It was determined that the injuries were not consistent with a domestic accident and the police were involved. The man eventually admitted that he had run her over on his motorbike in a traffic accident that had caused her injuries and police went to the scene. A search of the road confirmed this was the case and the man was remanded in prison charged with manslaughter, not rendering any assistance regarding her injuries, and road traffic offences including not having a driving licence. Finally, A Hospital in Roquetas de Mar

the age of 12. There were 10,780 ‘denuncias’ (official complaints) made to the authorities in 2020 but thankfully a total of 35% of those reported missing returned home within 48 hours. Some of the missing children left home after domestic disputes, others following a separation where one of the parents or partners took them to an unknown destination, and another category of missing children were those who absconded from centres where they were sent af ter they arrived as illegal immigrant, unaccompanied “boat people”. On April 27th in Tenerife, a separated father did not return his daughters aged one and four after a weekend visit. In telephone conversations on the evening when they should have been returned, he told their mother that she would not see them again, but they were safe. A boat he owned was found drifting not far from land and a security guard at the marina had noticed the man making several trips to the boat before it left port. The man had withdrawn 55,000 euros from a bank account the day before. The faces of the children were shared 45 million times on social media, thousands of times on Spanish television and 140 million times on European bank machine screens. Tragically, a research vessel with underwater radar and a remote camara located the body of the four-year old in mid-June 1,000 metres below the surface of the sea in the area where his mobile phone had been tracked before being switched off. An autopsy revealed that the girl had been murdered, probably on land, and her body taken out to sea and weighed down by an anchor chain. The underwater search continued in an attempt to locate the baby and possibly the father, who had not been seen anywhere after all three of them disappeared. Following the discovery of the elder daughter, a new European arrest warrant was issued alleging that he had murdered his daughter, assuming he was still alive and in an unknown location.

Since 2000 the authorities in Roquetas de Mar have been asking for their own hospital but the Junta de Andalucía Health Department have consistently stated that the Poniente hospital in El Ejido can cope with the demand. Gabriel Amat, the mayor of Roquetas de Mar, came up with a plan in 2007 that involved a developer being given permission to construct three tower blocks and a large commercial centre. In return, they would come up with 20 million euros to finance a hospital, but with the construction crisis the plans were abandoned. This June, the Junta de Andalucía approved the construction of the new hospital on land owned by the council, with a budget price of 32 million euros and a build time of 18 months. It has been stated that the work will shortly be put out to tender as it is a modification of the 2007 project. When construction is finished the cost of all the necessary equipment is given as being anther 10 million euros and Roquetas de Mar will provide all the services needed, at a cost of 1.5 million euros. The construction phase will result in employment for a large number of people who live A Strange Situation locally, which has been welcomed by the mayor. Countries that have an embassy in the UK have an ambassador who is appointed by their country, and Missing Children in Spain they present their credentials in a formal ceremony Official numbers from the Ministry of the Interior with the monarch, after which they are officially in are that as of January 1st there were 2,077 minors office. For strange reasons, Spain has not had an who have been reported missing and 171 were below ambassador in the UK for several months. Last

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In the News November, the ambassador Carlos Bacheresse, reached the age of 70 which meant he had to retire. As Brexit was about to happen, and there was a real fear that there might be no agreement with the EU, he was asked to stay on. Following Brexit, he announced again that he wanted to retire and would not consider any extension after the end of February. Since then, the second-in command at the embassy, José María Fernández, has taken over the day to day running but he has a limited role. Brexit has resulted in several bureaucratic problems such as renewing visas for embassy staff and visas for the cultural Cañada Blanch institute where Spaniards give classes. Also, Spanish investment in the UK which is about 80 million euros needs monitoring. One theory as to why there is no ambassador is that Spain wants the EU to directly deal with the UK on post-Brexit talks and Spain should not be officially involved in this. José María Fernández has stated that the normal work of the embassy continues, but it would be much quicker with an ambassador who also puts forward the official position of Spain in any negotiations. The Spanish Foreign Ministry has announced that there is a package of diplomatic positions going through proceedings in Madrid, amongst which, “most likely”, will be the appointment of an ambassador in the UK.

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Flights To Seville Increase Travelling from Almería to Seville, the capital of Andalucía, has always been extremely time consuming. Some years ago, the Junta de Andalucía was given permission to start subsidised flights, considered to be in the public good. Following the end of the “state of alarm” when travel between provinces was allowed, the service was resumed with two return flights on Mondays and Fridays. Recently, permission was given by the Ministry of Transport to extend these two return flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The intention is that during July, flights will take place on Saturdays and Sundays as before. During 2020 passenger numbers fell to 22% of 2019 figures.

The Turn of the King Felipe VI, King of Spain, is aged 53 and at the end of May he went to the very large vaccination centre at the WiZink building in central Madrid as the vaccinations were available to people aged 50-59. It was not revealed which vaccine he had, but the AstraZenica vaccine is not being given to his age group. There were no members of the press invited to see him being vaccinated, in contrast to his mother Queen Sofia who posed for photographs. Queen Letizia is younger than her husband and she will have her 49th bir thday on September 15th.

Ford Commercial Filmed At Tabernas Ford have announced that a commercial with a Western styled theme to be shown in Europe featuring their ‘Raptor Special Edition’ pick-up truck has been filmed in Tabernas at Mini Hollywood. It featured a high-speed chase and various explosions.

A Good Increase in Lynx Alarm bells rang in 2002 when it was estimated that there were only about 100 lynxes in Spain and Portugal and they became a species in danger of extinction. Lynx are large cats with tufted ears and they mainly live in mountainous areas where their main diet is rabbits. A comprehensive programme was introduced to breed them in captivity to increase the numbers. The largest centre is in Córdoba as 50% of the population live in Andalucí'eda with some in Portugal. A report has been issued relating to 2020 and numbers in both countries have now risen to 1,100 and this is 30% more than in 2019. In 2020

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In the News there were 414 cubs born in captivity to 239 mothers and when they are released into the wild in various parts of Spain and Portugal they are fitted with radio collars. Some of the lynx travel great distances. Every year there are some killed in traffic accidents when they stray onto roads and if this does happen, drivers are asked to report this so that numbers remain accurate. A reduced number of deaths on roads in 2020 is put down to less traffic because of the pandemic.

Music Festivals Cancelled Last month we commented on a pilot music festival in Barcelona where 5,000 spectators were COVID19 tested as they entered the stadium. The conclusion was that for much larger numbers this was not feasible. The Adra Juergas Rock Festival has been cancelled and the dates of August 4th-6th have been announced for 2022. The organisers announced that tickets purchased in 2020 and 2021 will automatically be carried forward, with a 14-day window if people wanted a refund. Cuevas town hall met on June 1st to consider the holding of the Dreambeach Villaricos electronic music festival and unanimously agreed that it could not take place this year. A spokesperson from the organisers stated that they were very sorry it was having to be cancelled for the second year running, but they respected the decision as their links with Cuevas town hall have always been excellent.

Mojácar Tourism Boost In another news item we comment on Mojácar being in 5th place of the 10 most desirable towns to visit, according to a Spanish national internet survey. The tourist department have mounted a major campaign to attract tourists, in particular Spanish nationals. They are pointing out the attractions of the beaches with six blue flag awards, the mountain scenery and the village that was awarded the status of “one of the most beautiful towns in Spain” in 2017. Emmanuel Agüero, councillor for tourism, stated that the aim of the campaign was to revitalise the hotel and restaurant trade and tourist accommodation that had been badly hit by the pandemic. 20 second spot videos will be shown on the regional television channels in Murcia and Castille-La Mancha, as well as

Movistar and Canal Sur. Six different four metre display banners are being shown in the Madrid metro along with major social media campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. A team of professionals spent several days in the municipality filming the spot videos and other audio-visual publicity. Emmanuel Agüero states that the aim is to appeal to different sectors of tourists who want family or young people holidays, the older population, and sporting visitors for golf and aquatic pastimes. Commercials filmed last year were also repeated at the Roland Garros tennis tournament this year.

More AVE Delays The AVE (High speed train) basically comes down the Spanish Mediterranean coastline that includes the sections from Murcia city to Almería city. However, even when work is completed from Pulpí (on the border with Murcia and Almería province) to Almería city, no trains can use the route until the Murcia city to Pulpí sections have been finished. There has been protracted delays regarding the underground part of the AVE line in Lorca, where there is a station, but the rest of the route has been fixed since 2018. ‘Adif’, the Spanish rail authority have just recently announced that compulsory purchase notices will be given to the 700 owners of the land needed, but this could have been started in 2018! There are always delays in acquiring all the land needed for projects such as this one, and the authorities in Almería, including the ‘Mesa de Tren’ rail pressure group, are furious that this has been left until now. The arrival of the AVE in Almería city is given as being in 2026-2027, but only if all the Murcia sections have been completed. ‘SACYR’, the company who have the contract for the line from Pulpí to Vera, have threatened to pull out over delays in the expropriation of land in this section.

Congratulations For Laura Last month we commented on the 14yr-old blind girl Laura Diepstraten from Pulpí, who won the ‘EuroLow-Vision’ song competition for the blind or severely visually challenged persons on May 21st, with a song she had composed herself. Laura goes to Lorca for specialist piano lessons and on May 26th on her return home she discovered that there was an email

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In the News ERTE scheme that pays about 70% of an employee’s wages if there is no work for them, providing they are kept on the payroll. At the height of the pandemic there were 3.4 million people receiving this help. The scheme has been renewed at regular intervals and the latest extension is until September 30th. A change a few months ago was that workers could receive a part payment if they had part time work. As of the end of May there were 600,000 people receiving the aid and the projection until the end of September is that this will cost 3.4 billion euros. Apart from direct payment of wages, the scheme also pays money into the Social Security department, as an employer is exempt from having to pay social security for an employee on the ERTE scheme. A new condition is that employers with employees receiving the financial help have to keep them on their books until January 1st 2022. Other The ‘ERTE’ Scheme Extended financial help is available for self-employed persons To help employers and employees during the who have to totally or partially cease trading and pandemic, the Spanish government introduced the these benefits will continue. that she initially thought was a joke, when it was read out to her. It was signed Felipe R and Letizia R, who are the Spanish King and Queen! They congratulated her on her success and told her she was a wonderful example of talent, dedication and perseverance. Juanma Moreno, President of the Junta de Andalucía also sent her a message of congratulation, whilst the mayor of Pulpí and a representative from the Almería Diputación (county council) presented her with a plaque, showing her seated at her grand piano with winning laurels round a large number “1”, and the municipal shield. The virtual competition had entries from 17 countries and Laura who was the youngest competitor, won with 27% of the 7,000 votes. In mid-June, Laura performed in front of King Felipe VI when he made a visit to Seville.

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Who Was Christopher Columbus?

verybody knows that Christopher Columbus are convinced that he is buried there. The experts discovered America in 1492, and schoolchildren from Granada University are trying to get remains have been taught this for centuries. Certainly, his from this tomb for analysis. voyages of discovery were financed by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand of Aragón and Isabella of Castille who were promised a treasure trove. The first correction is that he probably landed in San Salvador, one of the Bahamian islands, although he thought it was the East Indies. In 1493 he sailed back to Spain leaving a settlement in present day Haiti. In 1498 he went back, found the settlement torn apart by a war, and went to Trinidad and the South American mainland. He was considered ruthless in his treatment of the natives and instead of treasure, he sent Queen Isabella 500 slaves. She was apparently horrified as she considered any people he had “discovered” were automatically Spanish citizens. The next questions are who was he? Was this his real name? Where was he born? Was it Italy, Portugal or Spain? It has been generally accepted for some time that he was Italian. A very major investigation: “Columbus DNA: His True Identity”is underway at Granada University with the help of experts from Florence, Rome, Havana and Mexico, and testing from international laboratories. Their hope, partly from DNA, is that they can prove conclusively where he originated. He died in Spain in 1506 and his remains are in Seville Cathedral. Some of his bones, and those of his son Hernando, were exhumed in 2003 along with bones from his brother Diego buried in another part of Seville. They were taken to Granada University and DNA testing proved that all three were related. One problem is that he and his son’s coffins were definitely transferred to the Dominican Republic in 1523, and then to Cuba in 1793. When Cuba gained independence in 1898, they were returned to Seville. The Dominican Republic has a tomb in the Santo Domingo Cathedral where a coffin was discovered in 1877 bearing the name “Christopher Columbus”, so they

A popular belief is that this explorer was born in Genoa in 1451 into a family of weavers. Doubts persist however as he never wrote in Italian but in Valencian, Mallorcan and Galician, all Spanish dialects, and Portuguese. A professor from Catalonia believes he was born in Valencia from an Italian immigrant father and a Spanish mother and he justifiably claimed links with Genoa and Valencia. A professor at Lisbon University is quite convinced he was Portuguese and puts forward family ancestry, but another expert claims he was the bastard son of a Portuguese princess! A Spanish expert believes he was born in Ainsa in the Spanish region of Navarra. There are many other claims that he was born in various parts of Spain, including one that he was born in 1436 in Guadalajara, son of a duchess, and he is buried in Cogulludo in Guadalajara. The follow-on claim is that it is because of his royal heritage that the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand of Aragón and Isabella of Castille gave him their patronage and called him, “Admiral of the Ocean Sea”. October 12th is a national fiesta in Spain, “Día de la Hispanidad” (Hispanic Day). It was previously called “Día de Cristóbal Colón” (Christopher Columbus Day) but renamed when he was shown to have been very inhumane to slaves, and “probably” Italian. The final results of the investigation will be revealed in a TV documentary on October 12th.

España 2050

n mid-May, Pedro Sánchez the Spanish Prime for politicians and other government employees Minister, was successful in getting a development in Barcelona). plan passed in the Spanish parliament entitled “España 2050”. This is a 675-page document that deals with proposals from 100 experts from now until 2050 and some of these are designed to comply with the Paris Agreement on climate change. Pedro Sánchez is seeking input from other experts and organisations, with the aim that concrete proposals will follow. As regards energy, the proposal is that by 2050 Spain will be “climate neutral” and CO2 emissions will be no more than can be matched by carbon sinks such as forests. By 2030 it is hoped that emissions can be reduced by 23% but ecologists think that this is far too low, and point out that the EU target (and Spain is a member) is 55% and scientists are calling for 65%. It is intended that by 2050 all energy requirements come from renewable sources, there is no production or exploration to provide fossil fuel and fracking is prohibited. There will be incentive schemes and subsidies to make houses more energy efficient and make use of renewable energy. As regards vehicles, the idea is that the production of petrol and diesel fuelled vehicles will cease by 2040, and they will be banned from roads by 2050. It is intended that by 2023 all petrol stations and key locations will have charging points for electric vehicles, and the total number will go up from 7,800 at present to 100,000. A good part of this increase will have to come from home charging points, and part of the ‘MOVES III’ subsidies for hybrid and electric cars has money available to offset this cost. In the 150 Spanish cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants there has to be areas where only low emission vehicles are allowed to enter, and this is supposed to happen by 2023. Another aim is that there will have to be taxes on aviation and there is a proposal that short-haul flights will be banned, where the equivalent train journey is no more than 2hrs 30mins. (This is currently a requirement

Regarding health care, it is intended that over the next decade the amount spent will go from 5.7% of Gross National Product to 7%. There will be an agency to oversee the efficient use of resources to reduce or limit procedures where the cost is considered to exceed the health improvements. The present average life-expectancy in Spain is now 83 and by 2050 it is estimated it will rise to 86, and 30% of the population will be over the age of 65. Spain’s caregiving system will have to be changed and one of the proposals is that elderly people will be able to choose whether they stay at home receiving healthcare, or go to an outside facility where care will be improved and made more personal. The present 0.8% GNP spent on healthcare in Spain is below the EU average and the estimate is that this will have to be raised to 2.5% by 2050. It is accepted that state and private pensions will have to have an overhaul as by 2050 for every pensioner there will only be 1.7 employed people, and this is a drastic decline on the 3.4 ratio today that will have to be addressed. Another proposal is to increase by 20% the number of students going to university and obtaining a degree by 2030, so that the employment field is better qualified, with less “drop out” in schools.

So Now You Know... The Loch Ness Monster Legend has it that in 565AD a Viking claimed that a man had been eaten by “A Loch Ness monster”. St Columba is reputed to have rowed to the centre of the loch and commanded the monster to stop such attacks. “Nessie” was spotted by five people in 1933, and photographed in 1934 although there are claims that the photograph was a fake. Despite this, until his death in 2001, the photographer insisted that the photograph was genuine. Other sightings are stated to have taken place in 1999, 2002 and 2007. “Nessie” is credited with being worth 28 million pounds sterling to the Scottish tourism industry every year from visitors. Toilet Paper Scott Paper Company was founded by brothers E. Irvin Scott and Clarence R. Scott in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1879. They originally produced “coarse” paper goods such as bags and wrapping paper. By the late 19th century, the introduction of domestic bathroom plumbing created the market for a new product, toilet tissue paper. They soon began production, but Victorian prudishness prevented the company from launching an effective advertising campaign, which they considered to be “embarrassing”. Instead, they sold various grades of toilet tissue paper to private companies who marketed them under 2,000 individual brand names. Synthetic Diamonds Late in the 19th century, Scottish scientist James Ballantyne Hannay mixed lithium with bone oil and paraffin, sealed it in iron tubes and heated it to red hot. He made the claim in 1879 that the resultant stones were diamonds. Today, simulated and synthetic diamonds are big business, outselling mined diamonds by far. Sometimes called cubic zirconia and simulated moissanite, they are categorised and evaluated with the same grading scale process as mined diamonds, but they sell for much less money. The tradition of a diamond engagement ring started in 1477 when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy.

The McKinley Building The McKinley Building, built in 1907, was the second building constructed on the American University Campus in north west Washington DC. Mustard gas was invented there and also the preliminary work on the nuclear bomb Manhattan Project. The government used the McKinley Building because of its unusual architecture designed by the Chicago architect Henry Ives Cobb. It was calculated that if there was to be any type of large explosion inside the building, the walls and roof would implode onto itself, containing any lethal gas or nuclear material. In a renovation project in 2015 the façade and iconic copper dome were retained. Mistaken Predictions The telephone was not widely appreciated or accepted for the first 15 years because people did not see it as a device that was useful. In the British parliament it was mentioned there was no need for telephones because, “We have more than enough messengers”. Western Union believed that it could never replace the telegraph and in an internal memo in 1876 it stated, “The telephone has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication.” Even Mark Twain, upon being invited by Alexander Graham Bell to invest 5 000 dollars in the new invention, declined as he could not see it had a future. Blue for Boys and Pink for Girls In ancient times, it was believed that certain colours could combat the evil spirits that were believed to linger over nurseries. Because blue was associated with the heavenly spirits, boys were clothed in that colour, as boys were then considered to be the most valuable resource to parents as they would be trained to be the “hunters and gatherers”, essential for survival. Although baby girls did not have a colour associated with them originally, they were mostly clothed in black. It was only in the Middle Ages when pink became associated with baby girls, but it wasn’t until after WWII that pink became fully accepted by clothing manufacturers.

New Summer Restrictions Scrapped

t is by no means unknown in Spain that the government or a government department publishes a law or regulation, and then quickly modifies it or even withdraws it! On May 9th, the “State of Alarm” COVID-19 restrictions that applied to all of Spain came to an end and autonomous communities, in our case Andalucía, were told that they had sufficient authority to impose their own restrictions, but this was subject to some interpretation. On June 2nd there was a video conference between the Department of Health in Madrid and the Presidents of all the 17 autonomous communities. They were told that new compulsory regulations would come into force on Monday June 7th that particularly applied to night-time activities and the bar and restaurant trade. These restrictions would remain in place until 70% of the Spanish population (33 million people) have been vaccinated and 100% of people over the age of 50. Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, thinks that this can be achieved by August 31st.

Some autonomous communities announced that they would continue with their own restrictions, even if illegal. The Madrid community, which has been at loggerheads with all the restrictions since the pandemic started, announced that they would test the legality of the regulations in the High Court and on June 7th, the day when the regulations came into place, the High Court allowed them a three day stay whilst they debated the matter. On June 7th their infection rate was 165 per 100,000 so that put them in level 3, but they had scrapped practically all restrictions and were basically operating in the “new normality” mode. In Andalucía the rate was 177 per 100,000 so discos and night-time bars already open until 2am would have to shut, and the Junta announced they would go to court.

The new regulations have a traffic light system with five categories of Very High (level 4) more than 250 cases per 100,000; High (level 3) 150-250 cases; Medium (level 2) 50-150 cases; Low (level 1) 25-50 cases; and New Normality (level 0) 0-25 cases. These apply to the last fourteen-day total in each autonomous community and in particular, their municipalities in excess of 10,000 inhabitants. Other In the afternoon of June 7th, the Department of categories were the numbers in people over the age Health suspended all their new regulations for “further of 65, and the percentage of hospitalisations. talks” that took place via another video conference on June 9th. This time, all the 17 presidents of the This looked sensible, but following each traffic light autonomous communities voted in favour because category there were very severe restrictions on the restrictions on opening, hours, numbers of people numbers of people allowed inside and outside of bars inside and out, and the opening of night-time activities and restaurants, and the opening conditions and with their own regulations were delegated back to allowable hours for discotheques and late-night bars. each community! Various autonomous communities immediately objected strenuously, stating that these regulations were far too harsh and a big backward step. Seven communities, including Andalucía, voted against their introduction, but the regulations became fully legal when they were published on Saturday June 5th in the special bulletin document known as a ‘B.O.E.’

The Department of Health removed the clauses that stated that their changes were obligatory, although they claimed that there had always been some “leeway”. They accepted that individual communities were best suited to monitor the situation within their areas and cities, provided any action they took was based on realistic pandemic considerations.

Mobile Phones and Children

hildren may be given new mobile phones, but quite often they inherit ones from their parents who have bought new ones. Many parents, psychologists and education experts think that children under the age of 13 should not have mobile phones, but 84% of children in Spain aged 13 do have one, and by the age of 15 some 94% own one. A recent study entitled ‘The impact of mobile phones and family life’ stated that parents of children (particularly girls) used to worry what they were getting up to when they went out, and who their friends were, but now the worry is what they are doing on social media and if they are sharing inappropriate photos.

Some parents surveyed considered that, particularly for younger children, they were entitled to see their behaviour on their mobile phones and this was good to discourage unsuitable behaviour or sending inappropriate photos. This was considered to be just the same as telling children off for not coming home at an agreed time and in some cases, they did this when their children were asleep. 30% of parents did not know what password their children were using so checking up on them was not possible. Banning the use of a mobile phone for a period of time was stated by 25% of parents to result in irritation, 18% thought this led to anxiety, 5% experienced real hostility and in 1% of cases, physical violence.

74% of parents surveyed did have some bans on using a mobile phone, usually at the meal table or with younger children when they went to bed. 15% of parents had no rules at all but thought that family life suffered and their children were only half “with them” as a result, even if in the same room. One expert considers that the use of mobile phones certainly leads to deterioration in social contact. When children have problems that their parents encountered when they themselves were young, it is easy for the parents to give advice, but this is less true with social media problems. Opticians say that peering at a mobile phone screen for a long time can lead to eye problems Children soon learn from their friends what is with “dry eyes” a frequent result. They recommend available on social media, and in many cases their that children below the age of 12 should not keep parents do not have the same level of knowledge. looking at a mobile phone or tablet for more than For young adolescents, Facebook is seen as 30 minutes at a time, ideally at a distance of something used by their old-fashioned parents, 30cms. On the other hand, using a mobile phone but Twitter has slightly more acceptance. helps with visual memory and visual stimulus. Instagram is the most popular social medium for Another recent investigation at the International children and uploading a photo is seen as a method University of Catalonia comes to the conclusion of getting approval from their friends. that when a lot of time is spent using a mobile Psychologists worry that this puts pressure on phone or tablet, children eat more snacks, junk children to conform, but 35% of children below food and sugared drinks. They found that this the age of 14 do not know how to make their use particularly applied to children in the age group between friends private, so it is in the public 12 -14 and this poor diet of “comfort food” was domain, which is a worrying statistic. put down to some anxiety.

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AFIRA (Mojácar) .........................................................622 549019 ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.11)...647 247494 / 950 092604 Andy Lake - Williams Electrical ............................…..677 741366 Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916 Cool Solutions ...........................................................600 621436 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Electrotorres ........................................677 530410 / 610 750771 MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L. 607 364917 / 950 432110

Asesoría Forte (Vera) ..........................950 395778 / 682 372196 Asesoría López (Vera) ……...................................….950 393071 Asesoría Torres (Mojácar) .........................................950 472748 Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ...........................670 099726 Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545 Cazorla Martinez (Turre) .........................................950 479137 Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787 Concepción Rivas Gil (Arboleas) ….....950 438092 / 647 577716 Flores Montoya Asesoria S.L. (Garrucha) ..................950 132577 Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) 950 475949 / 638 264621 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ................................950 473 192 Mojácar Playa Asesores ……................…….…………950 472710 Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 619039 Sintra Consultores (Vera) …......................................950 393815 Vera Advisors (Vera) ………………..................………950 390621 Richard Hayes ...........................................................603 567676 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..........................................950 431720 SolAir (See p.29) ..............................950 472081 / 645 294064 Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.32)...950 398146 / 699 909737 ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture Antonio Herrero ......................................670 099725

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AA Parking (Almería, Murcia, Alicante) ......................639 081067 Aqua-Car (Alicante) ……………........................................966 790 011 Coastline Alicante Airport Parking .............................661 517890 Plane Parking S.L. …………............................................966 840 289 ...............(24hrs Alicante) 656 532725, (24hrs Murcia) 656 532724 Seguro Parking (San Jávier – Murcia) ……............622 062115 Victoria Parking (Alicante).................................................965 830 254

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

Arboleas Aroma Cafe Bistro .................................................850 993822 Hotel Rural Azabache ...............................................690 258813

Bédar El Cortijo ...........................................950 398108 / 689 702916 El Paso ...................................................................950 469409

ART & ARTISTS Adolfo Prado ...............................................................950 Alison .......................................................................630 Anushree Krementz .................................................672 Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 Dee Butler (Albox) ................................................….663 Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) …........................................647 Evie Fox ................................................................ 603 Isabel Raths (Bedar) ................................................677 Jeremy Fox-Rayner ...................................................653 Jill Bennett (Mojácar) .........................950 478383 / 600 Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 MarianMay Simpson …...........................………..……629 Melanie .....................................................................638 Miki ...........................................................................628 Pink House (La Concepción)................ 622 288750 / 681 Roberto Lombardi ................................950 930757 / 671 The Gallery (La Concepción) ..................................607

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

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

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

Huércal-Overa El Capricho ….........................................................637 595326 Hotel Overa ............................................................950 470879 New Why Not? ............................................................950 135614

La Alfoquía Bar La Unión ...........................................................642 008003 Heathers ...................................................................642 144727

Las Buganvillas Gnomo Feliz II ..........................................................950 462540 La Colonial ……………….........................................….950 133918

Auction Subasta (Los Carasoles) ..UK 7413190882 / 643 137106 Los Carasoles Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas El Real) ..............950 528565 Harley’s ..................................................................642 637371

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The Metal Works (Albox).......................950 930520 / 638 900949 Apolo ……………................................................……600 495182 Meson Verfran ……….........................950 469393 / 637 810143

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Las Herrerias

Curtains with Style (Interior blinds) ...950 069032 / 678 811125 Costasol S.L. (Lloyd Dean) (See cover)...........................667 652 888 Eugenia ...................................................................950 069021 Coverbox (Albox) …................................................…615 992007 Mojácar Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Bar Luz ....................................................................654 866110 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Cafeteria Bellagio .......................................…………950 472342

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Café Latino ...............................................................626 717323 Captain's Tapas Bar & Restaurant...............................617 477797 Casa Familiar Mojácar ..............................................950 377586 Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799 Cowboy Kenny’s Bar and Que ................................711 007976 Dolce Vita .................................................................950 478476 El Aleman ...............................................................617 317801 El Antler ………...........................................................600 540661 El Deseo ..................................................................670 018035 El Lugar ...................................................................679 676405 El Toro .....................................................................622 456560 Enrico ...................................................950 472995 / 642 514738 Fusion Beach ...........................................................950 615224 Gastro Malabar (See p.13) .......................................950 472970 Jeff’s Bistro .........................................................0044 7487 253912 Koi …...........................................................................950 615452 Kukis ..........................................................................950 377076 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478841 La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ..............618 696172 / 647 724367 Los Amigos .......................................…………………950 478489 Levante ....................................................................950 615224 Lucero ………..................................................……….673 544617 Marcelo Entre Tapas ...................................................950 031812 Martinis ....................................................................950 285330 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ................950 475966 / 631 301368 Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405 Mimi’s Bar ..................................................................651 872604 Rincon del Zahorí ..................................630 314400 / 625 103672 Rose & Crown .........................................................634 796884 Rusty Nail ...............................................................662 153813 San Pedro Belgian Bar .............................................722 485340 Scotty's …...................................................................687 382540 Shea’s Restaurant & Bar (See p.7) ...........................950 478186

The Irish Rover ......................................................950 473135 The Lemon Lounge .............................................….950 472659 The Roof Garden .................................................674 113218 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611 Twister .....................................................………………600 006032 Valery .......................................................................662 968460

Palomares 102 Tapas Bar …………....................950 467745 / 615 157905. Asagía Asador ........................................................640 210185 La Dulce Casa ….............................950 618059 / 950 467768 Monika ......................................................................659 672615 The Oasis ............................................950 467381 / 676 365010

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

Pueblo Laguna Bar Restaurant Laguna ……….........................……..950 132566 Dee’$ Dollar Bar ........................................................950 372295 Pub Millionaire ....................................950 617467 / 637 255978

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

Turre Alice’s Bar ……….......................................................677 Chili ...................................................950 468425 / 608 La Pará ……………............................................……637 Rosie Lees (See front cover)...................................643

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

Vera La Amistad …………….…......................................…666 272817

Vera Playa Bar La Reva ..........................................................618 541115 Benitos/La Alcazaba ..................................................633 530453

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Dorothy Baños (Albox)...................................................661 463842 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458 Mojácar Home Improvements ...................................950 473104

Vera Playa Naturista Bar Oh La La! .........................................................616 338355 Puntonat ..................................................................636 401424 Chiringuito Naturista ................................................950 397726 La Golondrina ............................................................683 342376

Villaricos Bar La Plaza Villaricos .........................................…950 El Galeon ……...................................................……671 El Gato ..............................................619 884792 / 628 Los Conteros .....................................950 618629 / 699 Lucky Bar Pizzeria ...........................................…….647

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467590 588790 169659 010705 SpeedyFit (Screens) ..................................................600 006032 073598 The Bathroom & Tiling Specialists ...................+44 7756081843 Toldos Farrago (Screens)(Vera) ................................667 567564

Aku Aku (Mojácar) ...............................950 478981 / 634 979360 Alma (Mojácar) …......................................................950 805928 Ankara Beach Terrace (Mojácar) ………........………..950 473042 Armony Beach Club (Vera Playa) …......……………..617 745021 Bocaina (Mojácar) .....................................................615 644682 Chiringuito Manacá (Mojácar) ............693 618671 / 600 045599 Costa Tranquila (San Juan de los Terreros)..............620 236798 El Cid (Mojácar) ...................................950 472063 / 696 056128 Hola Ola (Mojácar) ..................................................664 097279 Los Tarahis (Agua Amarga) .......................................950 138235 Lua Beach Club (Mojácar) …......................………… 950 472643 Mandala Beach Club (Mojácar) ................................950 473131 Maraú (Vera Playa) ………...........................…………671 580340 Maui (Mojácar) ……...................................................950 478722 Neptuno (Mojácar) ................................….................616 005387 Playa Juana Beach Club ............................................690 984992 Sol y Arena (Mojácar) ..............................................950 478308 Tito’s (Mojácar) ..........................................................950 615030 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611

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

250699 095956 400331 435909

BEDS & BEDDING Colchón San Gines (Huércal-Overa) ........................950 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25).........................634 Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671

809519 083491 364795 715294

BATHROOMS & SHOWERS ABS Steve Ennis .....................................................687 846016 Ana Rodríguez (Huércal-Overa) ..........950 939154 / 606 784598 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) ……………………..950 109986 Complete Renovations ...........................644 389255 / 672 379960 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711

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

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds BOATS & NAUTICAL Veramotor S.A. ............................................................950 392552

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BOAT TRIPS Glass Bottom Boat (Villaricos port) ….......................662 604456 Orca Steve (Mojacar, Garrucha) ..............................634 352873 Partylevante (Puerto Deportivo Garrucha) ...............680 942141 Sunshine Charters (Garrucha) ....................................634 398074

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

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

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin) Almería Ten Pin Bowling (Arboleas) …...................….950 439013 Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

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

BUILDING SERVICES ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016 Adam's Building Services .............................………..600 041820 Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 / 600 268176 AlmeriaBuilders.com ……......................659 685133 / 950 9305202

Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Elite Constructions .......................................................636 092632 Genco Construction ...................................................607 271869 Have Tools - Will Travel ...........................................641 438931 Idomia Project Management ....................................643 582920 J B General Builder ................................................. 687 024884 Mario the Handyman ................................................642 245017 M13 ............................................................................657 105084 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 MD Building Services ..........................628 414861 / 628 414862 Nail It ........................................................................621 252997 PR Building Services ................................................662 422170 Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ....618 920126 / 968 485729 Sierra Construcción .................................................611 028716 Valoser Obras .............................................................642 016954

BUTCHERS Juan’s Carniceria (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 478409

CAKES TO ORDER Alison’s Homemade British Cakes .............................639 028517 Arboleas Building ………........………........................634 306690 Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634 329403 Art’n’Build ................................................................641 679728 The Cake Boutique (Arboleas) ............................+44 7800 892244 Bédar Directo ............................................................689 702916 CAMPSITES BeniHomes (Albox) .....................................................950 500410 Camping el Cantal (Mojacar) ................................... 950 478204 CES Builders (Paul) ................................................685 017178 Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553 Christopher Knell Building Contractors .....................634 344450 Complete Renovations ........................644 389255 / 672 379960 CAR HIRE Dan (Almanzora area) ................................................692 596681 Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440 David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067 Auto Corner (Limousines) .....................950 069198 / 667 439671 David Pritchard Construcciones ........617 698418 / 662 046497 Caracola (Mojácar) .............................950 473157 / 637 545814

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Costa Coches (Mojácar) ........................950 459208 / 950 069272 Hog Roasts .............................................................671 851135 Europcar .................................................................950 615101 The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ..968 485729 / 618 920126 Mo-Car (Mojácar) ................................950 478307 / 626 976973 Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines............600 006032 Solvi Car (Mojácar) …………....................................950 478151 CATTERY see Kennels SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095

CBD SPECIALISTS

CAR WASH & VALETING

Denis’s Car Wash (Mojácar Playa) ...............................643 198320 CBD Natural (Huércal Overa) ..............950 882237 / 661 373684 Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 571939

CHILDREN & BABY CARD SHOPS

Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Mojácar) ..................641 679728 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) ............................950 118043 Funky Monkeys, Pre-school Group (Mojácar) .....……697 264179 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126

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

CHINESE & ASIAN RESTAURANTS Chino Peking (Garrucha) .............................................950 132948 Dragon Chino (Las Buganvillas) ..................................950 133226 Gran Muralla (Albox) ................................................950 120166 Gran Muralla (Turre) ……............................................950 618880 Palacio Imperial Marina (Mojácar Playa) ….................950 472208 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Restaurante Asia - Maribo Kitchen (Mojácar Playa) ...950 110420 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 CHIROPODIST & PODIATRISTS Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……….................……950 615596 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 Clinica Podológica (Garrucha) ..................................950 132768 In-Step (Arboleas) ...................................................634 330067 CARPENTRY iPIE (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 500336 / 623 380187 Bédar Madera (Bédar) ................................................687 503181 Cutler’s Carpentry .................................................697 907708 Go2 Joinery & Services ...........................................674 963957 Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements ...............603 688622 Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270 Unicraft …..............................................................…692 176069 Wildwood Bespoke Joinery ......................................634 328574

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

CATERING / EVENTS Kim White (Vera Playa) ………...................................637 149659

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..........................................................610 994435

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PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511 CIVIL ENGINEERS Isabel Morales ........................................................617 749105 Paul Wieder (Mojácar) ..............................................617 830696

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

CONSERVATORIES

CLEANING SERVICES

Barbara Clarke ...........................................................637 469937 Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)............................................634 349638 Donald Mackinnon (Hypnotherapist) ........................628 651022 Emotional Freedom Technique .................................642 829305 Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652 Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351 Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...............................663 336655 Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733 Hypnotherapy (Karen) .............................................663 477658 Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...968 485729 / 618 920126

AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644 Anna (Tarot) ……….........................................………670 897832 Screenmasters (See p.30)......….…..........................677 152911 Beverley Kearns .....................................................600 796684 SpeedyFit ........................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Chrissie Cremore ....................................................634 349638 COUNSELLING / HEALING Psychic Karen (Turre) ….........................................663 477658 Acupuncture & Massage ...........................................637 120429 Tarot readings by Susan ..........................................643 960118 Anushree Krementz (Healing / Satsang) ...................672 721096 Amba Cleaners ........................................................697 516955 Chris .......................................................................627 565049 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Crystal Clear ............................................................637 229464 Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596 Dusters Cleaning Company .....................................683 547581 Idea (Mojácar) .. ......................................................605 162709 Jone’s Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939 Limpiezas Cristina …..............................................…660 306695. Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) …..…...678 567783 / 629 680161 Steve’s Deep Cleaning .....................................0044 7821 435275 Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

CLOTHING (Personalised) Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ..................................607 424452 Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140 Tikka Uniforms (Mojácar) ….......................................667 479903

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

Karen Green (Holistic Therapist) .........615 163416 / 850 993150 Kate Roberts ...........................................................950 469540 Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725 Natural Health (Mojácar) ............UK 0783 4872273 / 658 638142 Shiatsu (Wendy) ....................................................671 851135 Sue Osman (Therapist) ……...............950 473021 / 600 847964 Susan Hales (Tarot) ............................................... 643 960118 VaVa Yoga y Más (Vera) ........................................ 643 102335 Dr. Wanda Broeshart ................................................610 243327

CRAFTS Elaine's Wools (Arboleas) ........................................667 273889 R.F. (Marquetry) .....................................................711 003476

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Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................662 443095 Nadal Pérez, M A (Turre) .........................................950 479444 Odonto Stetic (Los Gallardos) ...........722 706732 / 950 398993 CURRENCY Puerta de Vera (Vera) ........................................950395319 Currencies Direct (Mojácar) ...............950 478914 / 626 916443 Valero Martinez (Garrucha) ………............................950 132047 Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319

DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

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

DIGGER HIRE See Excavation DIVING See Scuba Diving DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private) Analysis Clinic (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 475282 Centro Médico Mojácar ...............................................950 475105 Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500 Curtainsandthings.................................................……678 684564 Dr. Maria Rose (Garrucha) ..........................................950 132803 Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907 Euroclinicas (Vera) ........................................................950 391300 Unicraft Upholstery ...................................................692 176069

DOG GROOMING

Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734 Berta Ayora (Turre) ..................................................637 395775 Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123 Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ............950 616820 / 617 456548 ChuchosChic (Mojácar) ........................950 168778 / 621 231369 Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…...........................617 313587 Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616 Lulu’s (Albox) ...................................950 952940 / 600 046557 Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734 Pelitos (Los Gallardos) ............................................637 286176 Precious Perros Mobile Grooming (Aoife) ...............634 342470

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

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

DAMP PROOFING Pukka Plastering & Damp Proofing (Almanzora area) .692 596681 Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672 Shampooch professional pet grooming ........................642 276442 SoloPerros (Turre) ..................................................674 509382 DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT Ulti-Mutt (Mojácar Playa) ...........+44 7894747657 / 634 332578 Centro Dental Dr. Cremades (Vera) ........................950 390655 Vivancos Dog Grooming (Vera Playa) ......................608 178361 Clinica Dental (Albox) ..............................................950 120732 DOG TRAINING Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989 Didi Arias (Mojácar) ……............................................639 724521 Clinica Dental Palomares .....................950 109710 / 670 878427 Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534 DOORS See Windows & Doors Clinica Dental Saludent (Huércal-Overa) ……………..950 135672 Dentalbox (Albox) .........................................................950 121284

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

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

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

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

ELECTRICIANS A1 Services ………....................................................679 631458 Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208 Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Andy Lake - Williams Electrical ..............................…..677 741366 Baltasar .....................................................................655 691107 Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916 Charlie Fyre ................................................................686 833444 Connexions (Turre) ……..............................………….950 479502 DJT Electrical Services (Vera) .............686 817945 / 626 578164 ElectroTorres .....................................677 530410 / 610 750771 EMI Electrical Installations .......................................673 502867 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 466352 N.E.Electrics (Arboleas).............................................634 358777 Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 974662 Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

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

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

ENTERTAINERS Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) .......................................687 340544 Amy Amy Amy Tribute Band ....................................645 886919 Ashley Cathcart .......................................................693 486788 Blues Brothers ........................................................680 355376 Bob Management .......................................................666 310251 Brendan O'Dee (Singer/Guitarist) ..............................610 855964 Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533 Carol George (Female Vocalist) ............................634 285009 Catchlove Music (Varied styles duo)…...................678 397536 DJ Digit-Al ...............................................................634 338014

Dominic Doolittle ......................................................634 353525 Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028 Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251 Emma Wild ..............................................................642 276385 Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ...............687480694 Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966 Funky Nomad ..........................................................643 256459 Georges Femenias (vocalist/guitar) ……...…………….634 300356 Good stand in drummer ...........................................648 699733 GuitarMac ( Guitar/Vocals ) .....................................634 340476 Harmony Duo .........................................................687 340544 Jill Farmiloe (Female vocalist) .................................607 443908 Jim Mackie (Piano Man) ..........................................651 751629 JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746 Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244 Kayleigh Easton (vocals) ...................................... 642 581198 Kev Moore .............................................................600 762856 Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525 Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268 Loose Change ..............................................................671 754851 M & M's Rock & Roll Revue ...................................699 462859 M Soul & Motown (all music styles) ........................634 340409 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 Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120 Richard Hill ..............................................................670 243461 Roadrunner (duo) ......................... 628 122363 / 684 330431 Robin Lamble ..........................................................602 469425 Rocio Starry (Vocalist) .............................................645 886919 Roy Fox ..............................................................711 003476 Sharna Knight (Vocalist & Entertainer) ....................0044 7340 638513 Sharon-Elizabeth Regan ........0044 7858 459637 / 666 673055 Shirin (bellydancer) .................................................607 805367 Short-Fuse Blues Band...............................................651 610189 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 Solo Simon ...............................................................667 989270 Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, disco etc.) .............634 311652 Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919 Sue Moretta .............................................................672 543027 The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 464728 The Opium Buddhas ………………….687 033106 / 667 989270 Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851 Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 391414 Tony Justice ……….............................950 950797 / 637 159249 Trio Chaos ................................................................687 361440 Triple Trouble Blues Band ........................................671 754851

ESTATE AGENTS Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 AlmeríaCasas (Albox) .........................950 169680 / 658 845741 Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259 Almeria Property Finder (Albox) ................................950 431624 Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792

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Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054 Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..............950 092094 Arboleas Property Shop .................…....................…958 003391 BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914 BeniHomes (Albox) .....................................................950 500410 Calida Homes (Arboleas)......................950 430763 / 634 302801 Casa y Campo (Lubrin) (See front cover) ................678 587007 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) ..........950 134434 / 649 777218 Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254 Cole's of Andalucia ...............................950 469592 / 659 265907 Complete Holiday Care .......................950 478612 / 610 808631 Cortijos Almería …………............……........................676 916088 D & D Property Care, Sales & Rentals .....643 335386 / 643 337063 Dream Homes Almería (Arboleas) ...............................697 875717

Españarural (Albox) ............................950 102505 / 654 359607 European Property Company (Mojácar) ....................950 285704 Euroxan (Vera) .........................................................699 067922 Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767 Find Me A Home .................................951 914195 / 636 266641 FW Properties ................................634 325152 / 634 352285 Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan) .950 466112 / 666 687251 Holmes for Homes (Arboleas) ..........850 993099 / 664 012024 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 Mojácar Estates (See p.41)......................................950 Mojácar Homes & Villas ..........................................634 Mojacarmar ......................................950 475891 / 636

Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009 Neinor Homes ............................................................900 110022 New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) ..................................950 438221 New One Stop (Mojácar) ..........................................950 473040 New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See back cover)950 475800 / 607 146352 Next Stop Almería (See p.3)..............950 617518 / 678 034651 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538

479054 478935 Okisur (Mojácar) (See p.19) .....................................950 472010 330652 Olive Property Sales (Bédar)(See cover) .950 469624 / 687 938466 903184 Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086

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Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 Property Floor Plans ................................................619 Real Almería Property (Mojácar) .......950 336 769 / 620 Realtors MB Spain ..................................................678

478915 EXCAVATION 672431 Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 368194 Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 347125 Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950

Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ................................…950 472200 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 SYM Spain (Albox) .................................................951 250574 Sonia Cantalejo Bueno (Energy Certs.)......................608 147640 Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ………950 431855 / 661 143871 Spanish Hideaways (Oria) ....................634 366672 / 676 604008 Spain Assured .....................................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

914257 392922 841750 479185

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

EXCURSIONS Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389 Day Tours Almería ............................651 592836 / 645 253155 Indalo Quads (Mojácar) ...........................................634 315074 Mojácar Jeep Tours .................................................611 028716 Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) …..........……...……………..642 1185467

FABRICS Curtains with Style ...........................950 069032 / 678 811125 Material Girl Fabric Warehouse (Albox) ................0044 7393 665954

FASHION

WPMS Inmobiliario (Villaricos) ..........678 321111 / 950 618697

Dandara (Garrucha) ................................................950 617013 Etcetera (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 532810 Garabatis (Children's) (Mojácar Playa) …..........………670 035630 Glad Rags (Albox) ……….........................................634 313071 H & R Men's Fashion (Albox) …................................692 682164 Liz Fashion Accessories (Garrucha) .627 970819 / 607 511179 Oasis Fashions (Mojácar Playa) ................................950 473222

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

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Palme (Mojácar Playa) ............................................950 472813 Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 478690 Saga Boutique (Mojácar) .........................................950 475258

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Sunflower (Mojácar) ...............0044 7596 063544 / 600 880525 Taylor’s Hats, Caps & Accessories (Mojácar) ..........950 475877

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

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

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

FISHING Orca Steve Sea Fishing (Mojacar/Garrucha) ……… 634 352873 Pete Fishing Trips (Mojácar/Garrucha) …..................634 379173 Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid & Graham). 647 020929 / 647 803030 Kennedy Financial Services .....................................678 035992 Offshore Money Management .............952 830916 / 950 398078

FISH & CHIPS

FIREPLACES

Kingfisher (Pueblo Laguna) ......................................663 553001 The Chippy (La Alfoquía) ........................................634 324484

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

FITNESS & DANCE

FLORISTS

Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985 Isamy Florist (Los Gallardos) ...................................670 215902 See also Activities-Clubs-Associations Alison .....................................................................666 273168 LIS Florist (Garrucha) ................................................950 460901 Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre (Mojácar) ...............617 719913 Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211 Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) .......................637 435864 FLY SCREENS Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545 AA Window Doctor ..............……….........................…630 231644 Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239 Armadillo …..............................................................663 303350 Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838 Bugs ...........................................................................600 049515 Fitness For All (Bédar) ………..........…………………..647 593323 Coastal Mosquitoes ...........................606 040462 / 610 000700 Gimnasio Formas (Turre) .............................................950 468065 Curtains with Style .........................950 069032 / 678 811125 Gympower (Personal trainer) (Albox) ......................609 591606 Dave ........................................................................634 351275 Javi Orta, personal trainer (Mojácar) .........................651 693681 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 473137 SpeedyFit ..............................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Platino Gym (Mojácar Playa) .....................................950 284845 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Sano Centre (Albox) ...................................................610 544306 Tony Justice ...................................…..950 950797 / 637 159249

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Mojácar Home Improvements .........................…….950 473104

FOOD SHOPS Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........ 634 301490 / 634 304288 Eurowise (Albox) ……………….............................…..950 439801 Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 132048 La Venta de Alfaix Minimarket (Alfaix) ..........................950 469660 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 Best Catch (English Fish Supplier) ...................643 512369 The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791

Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias (Vera) 950 390884 / 607 705672 Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) .................... .............950 478102

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

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

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508 Prosecco Tables ..............................................0044 7709 244366 The Furniture Doctor .............................................667 989270

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

FUNCTION VENUES

Abodes (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5)...............................697 778355 Miraflores Restaurant (Camping Los Gallardos) .........650 418954 Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ....950 633288 FUNERAL COMPANIES El Rincón de Mueble ....(Vera)950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071 CollyFer (Huércal Overa) …….............617 456259 / 617 456335 Elleann’s Homestyle ....................................................674 514999 Funeral Homes Robles (Cuevas) ..............................657 921383 Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) .........................950 105711

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Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarrón)....968 153907 / 678 083491 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709 Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs .(See p.17)........850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) ..............950 147763 Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187 L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538 La French Touch ......................................................607 226269 Lady Muck Gardening .............................................697 317557 Luke's Landscapes and Gardens ............................641 684017 Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) ….........................667 562872 Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706 Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884 Nash Groundworks ..................................................722 546192 Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)...........868 931872 / 671 715294 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ..................................950 132458 Ideas del Mueble (Antas) ...........................................950 452816 Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs (See p.17)..........850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) ...........950 147763 Koala Furniture (Antas).................................….........950 392307 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630 Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25).........................634 364795 Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778 Muebles La Simona (Garrucha) ...............................950 132443 Oak Furniture Spain .............................622 288750 / 681 095096 Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 Sofa & Sofa (Las Buganvillas) ..........654 596247 / 654 596220 Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 Unicraft (El Real, Antas) ............................................692 176069 The Tidy Gardener .................... 0044 7957167633 / 634 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634

855294 459146 318369 328911

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

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

GIFT SHOPS Isabella (Vera Playa) ...............................................637 188901 Pralirium (Mojácar Playa) .............................................676 298043

GLASS CURTAINS Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 GARDENS Screenmasters (See p.30)......….…...........................677 152911 24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269 SpeedyFit .......................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Antas Garden Centre (El Real) .............................610 243838 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Cedar Landscapes …….............……....................…620 112193 GLAZING (Supply & Repair) Chris (Gardening) .................................................711 011254 AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184

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Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600

475376 500711 390546 006032

GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING Cash4Gold ...............................................................643 844247 Gold & Jewellery Buying ...........................................616 453813

GOLF COURSES Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 Desert Springs ........................................................637 Macenas Beach Golf ...................…....................…..950 Marina Golf ..............................................................950 Valle del Este ...........................................................950

655600 479176 861591 548240 133235 398743

GOLF TUITION Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 Martin D’Archivio (Mojácar) .......................................635 Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ............... 638 Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676

479176 446460 531821 256923

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

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

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093 Amazing Nails .........................................................641 640578 Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .....................................670 094722 Angela Ellis - Holistic Therapist ...............................642 577637 Avon Co-ordinator (Jane) ……...................................670 722705 Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454 Avon Cosmetics (Bedar) ...........................................950 398980 Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208 Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos) .............................687 960362 Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos camping ) ..............950 469684 Avon Cosmetics (Turre & Vera) .................................643 102335 Avon (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318 Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................678 009051 Beaches (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) (See p.6) .......950 473110 Beauty by Marilyn ....................................................950 398852 Beauty Center (Mojácar) (See p.37)..........................687 480694 Bonita Hair & Beauty Salon (Mojácar) ......................643 649453 CDB Natural (Skin care) (Huércal-Overa) ................950 882237 Carlos Barber Shop (Mojácar Playa)..........................610 575911 Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680 Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 147630 Cloud 9 (Mojácar) .........................................................662 226086 Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086 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 Farrow's Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346 Forever Chic (Palomares)(See p.33) .....................601 634193 Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……....................…..663 923733 Holistic Treatments (Ali) ...........................................634 308906 IIsabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462 Jean & Co.(Mojácar Playa) ……..............................…950 615094 Jenny’s Hair Design (Albox) .....................................620 447858 Kyra Beauty Salon (Arboleas) ...........950 106294 / 643 357906 Jing Nails .................................................................622 251432 Julian Hair Design ....................................................634 354507 Julie Rodriguez .......................................................634 338017 Kim White (Beauty)(Vera & Mobile) ………...……….637 149659 Lavender and Lemons ..............................................643 790511 LU & NA (Valle del Este) …….............................…950 461113 Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) .....................697 421672 Miki Designe (Villaricos) ............................................635 867757 Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) …655 299494 Nicole Andreano (Las Buganvillas) ..........................675 622216

Oceanic Massage Therapies (Mojácar)...666 710964 / 687 619239 Opulence (La Alfoquía) …...........................................619 467295 Pascal Chevallier Emporium (Mojácar) ........................950 472790 Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) .650 092766 / 950 618129 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

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Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) ...........................950 Stella’s Hair & Beauty (Las Buganvillas) ..................950 Sunlight Spain (Herbal Products) ...............................684 VaVa Yoga y Más (Vera) ........................................ 643 Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667

449451 699973 212474 102335 961645

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

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

Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) .........................................968 419466 Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ......................................968 411650 Hotel Carmona (Vera) ..............................................950 390760 Hotel - Casa Rural, Cortijo de la Media Luna (Mojácar) 950 478813 Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) ….........................................968 447125 Hotel Family (Agua Amarga) ......................................950 138014 Hotel Madrid (Aguilas) ................................................968 411109 Hotel Mamabel's (Mojacar Pueblo) .....950 472448 / 663 700542 Hotel Mayari (Calabardina) .................620 629508 / 968 409338 Hotel Overa .............................................................950 470879 Hotel Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................600 350382 Hotel Puntazo (Mojácar) ...........................950 478265 / 950 478 229 Hotel Rural Azabache (Arboleas)..................................690 258813 Hotel Mexico (Puerto Rey) ......................................950 132061 Hotel Salinas (Cabo de Gata) .....................................950 370103 Hotel & Spa Don Juan (Aguilas) ................................968 493493 Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617131 Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ......................................950 130444 Hotel Valle del Este ...................................................950 398743 Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) ..................................902 472222 La Esperanza (Mojácar Playa) ..........686 906624 / 606 916055 Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) .........950 466353 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250

HOUSE & PET SITTING

HEALTH FOODS

Chris Leek ...................................................................642 608805 Girasol (Albox) ….......................................................639 089170 Las Hierbas de Maria (Mojácar) ..............…………….657 513990 David .............................................................................. 950 099905 Linda Pettit ...............................................................642 016954 HEATING Louise B. (LouB’s) ....................................................664 038031 ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.11).......647 247494 / 950 092604 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200 Graham (oil heating) ……….....................................620 112193 HOUSE CLEARANCE Neater Heater ………...................................………….634 312171 Almeria Castaño House Clearance .......611 028716 / 950 110404

HIRE

Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Mojácar) ..................641 679728 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See front cover)......634 322475 Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688 Sound Systems ..........................…............................630 231644

HOME CARERS see also Nursing Angels Nursing Group ...............................................902 026468 Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442 Helping Hands Mojacar ............................................678 590988 Indalo Care Group .......................................634332824 Michaela Talbot .........................................................622 015765

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

Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753 241878 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 724521 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699 243561 HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING 118546 Grupo Sedesa (Vera) ...............................................950 390990 239696

INSURANCE

HOTELS & HOSTALS Casona Granado (Nr Lubrin) ...................................950 069077 Hostal Don Tadeo (Villaricos) ..................................950 467105 Hostal El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767 Hostal Muria (Villaricos) ..............................................642 050290 Hostal Playa Azul (Villaricos) ................950 467075 / 609 386282

Adeslas ............................................950 472701 / 633 431900 Albox Insurance .......................................................950 121943 Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 ASSSA Seguros (Vera) (See p.31) ..........……………950 392487 Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333 BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098 Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054 Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307 Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090 García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 473192 Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806908 Helvetia ...................................................................673 063798 Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........950 120070 Liberty Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206 Liberty Seguros .........................................................913 422549 Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376 Maxine Morgan Liberty Seguros (Las Buganvillas) ........669 074 996 Mojácar Insurance ...................................................634 323399 Sol y Mar (Albox) ……….....................950 064584 / 654 590258 Sol Insure ………..........................................………..950 472098

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

INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes INTERNET TV Connexions (Turre) ...............................................950 479502 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Europa Digital .......................................950 133233 / 678 332815 Ezetv .......................................................................950 091112 GSF Communications ................................................950 473102 IPTV UK ....................................................................603 613918 IPTV Spain UKTV ...............................654 617496 / 699 386277 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475 PC Playa (Mojácar) ......................................................634 356498 S E Telecoms ............................................................697 780499 UKTV Almería ....................................850 993202 / 694 440184

INTERNET PROVIDERS Albox Online ..........................................................950 091111 Connexions (Turre) ……..............................…………..950 479502 Next .............................................................................950 479369 Plusnet ................................................744 610389 / 850 992555 GSF Communications ...............................................950 473102 Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS 1-2-1 Translations (Spanish, English, Norwegian)......662 390453 Alpha Interpreting and Translation .......950 133508 / 677 530690 Andrés (Mojácar) ........................................................679 932632 Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) ..............................606 198958 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Carolina Pérez Gallardo (Sworn Translator) ..............647 863745 Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545 Cristina …….......................................................…..626 741386 Clara Mata ..............................................................629 132529

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KEY CUTTING

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

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

IRONING Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Pressed for Time ......................................................711 065805

JEWELLERY Castellón (Bédar) .................. ....................................642 Jewellery Paula (Albox) ...........................................960 Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ........................................950 La Luna (Garrucha) .................................................950

435909 430871 J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884 460636 KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613 132543 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET SITTING

Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197 Boarding Kennels Los Llanos de Rosa (cats & dogs) ..629 448073 Country Kennel (Turre) .........................950 473011 / 627 564640 Dog & Cat Sitter Service …………………..................676 389592 Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673 Five Bone Hotel (Turre) ............................................630 234556 Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165 Kit Cat Luxury Cat Suites (Los Gallardos) ..............674 113217 Palomino Kennels & Cattery ……....…671 916426 / 950 093087 Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662

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

LAUNDERETTES Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................639 161725 The Laundry Room (Vera Playa) ...............................666 007824

LAUNDRIES City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 Clean Team Laundry Service ...................................634 Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 Ivi's Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950

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

Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..............................................950 431720

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

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

Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …......…………. 950 471357 Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787 Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) 950 475949 / 638 264621 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 473192 Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420 Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568 Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185 Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........………...……………950 472710 Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863 MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827 Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 619039 Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621

Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas) …................................697 243181

LOGS FOR SALE Antonio Diaz .............................................................689 127535 Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328 Firewood Arboleas .................................................647 932078 Las Norias Carden Centre (Los Gallardos) ..............670 215902 Leña Ramos (Arboleas) ….........................................616 044719 Lee (Arboleas) ...........................................................636 092632 Leñas Cazorla (Turre) ...............................................607 827783 Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724 Log-On-Tommy …........................................................619 070839 Palm Deliveries (Albox) .....................950 122416 / 686 966008

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Phil (Arboleas) …........................................................634 328779 The Metal Works ..............................950 930520 / 638 900949 Potty Finca Services ............................950 163930 / 616 855294

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

MASSAGE Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 120429 Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 284170 Anushree (Cranio - Sacral -Therapy) ......................672 721096 Holistic Massage (Ali) ...............................................634 308906 Holistic Massage (Lorraine) ................950 064484 / 687 569113 Lymphatic Drainage & Cranio Sacral-Therapy (Gabi) 633 011442 Mike Sheehan (Neuromuscular Therapy) .....................657 050394 Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 619239 Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564 VaVa Yoga y Más (Vera) ............................................643 102335 Zen Massage (Mojácar & Bédar) .............................643 766935

MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS

Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Caravan Storage (Antas) …….............................….661 508776 Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 161348 Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 688153 Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660 329907 Hispavan (Antas) (See p.43) .....................................687 845730 MEALS DELIVERED Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442 Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552 Dine In .......................... .....................................+44 7852 468499 MOTORCYCLES & QUADS Hannah’s Kitchen ....................................................642 142745 D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022 METAL WORK Harley Dees …………................................................600 685550 AA Window Doctor ....................…............................630 231644 Indalo Quads (Guided treks) ..................................634 315074 Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 431738 Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 133033 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 109986 Nafta Custom (Antas) ………...............950 619293 / 615 938352 Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700 FS Fabrications …..............…………..627 167167 / 671 424558 Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064 You’ll always find it in Metalbox (Albox) .......................................................950 633090 the Focus! P & D Metals ............................................................638 707406 Speedy Fit Security Grilles ....................................600 006032

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

Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921 Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865 Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707 Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991 Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777 NURSING see also Home Carers Angels Nursing Group ...............................................902 026468 Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596 Optica Orbera (Albox) .....................................950430101 Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …............................….950 472783 Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084 Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482

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

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

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

OPTICIANS Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950

414468 121122 460665 472285 385082

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Salas (Huércal Overa) ................................................950 135081 PERFUMES & COSMETICS + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279 Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ..................................666 348253

OSTEOPATHS

PEST CONTROL

Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259 Jason …….........................................950 064015 / 680 903609 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381 Sedesa (Vera) …………............................................950 390990 Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385 Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765 Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451 Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453

PAINTING & DECORATING 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 Eddy Venner ............................................................711 035030

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................950 431592 Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872 Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203 Pet Tag Engraving ...................................................711 006027 Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ............................................650 292670 Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560 VetCare (Vera Playa) .................................................950 775102

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 IPB Painting ........................................661 184848 / 622 JPM ...........................................................................627 Jay the Painter ........................................................697 Paul ...........................................................................649 Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 Pinturas Chano ..................................677 082787 / 662 The Fast Brush .........................................................950 True Colours .............................................................636 Vera Painting Services ............................................711

20seven photography ................................................634 301635 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 & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599 Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207 The Image Suite …….............................…........................647 918 848 Toros Bravos ............................................................607 117174

135881 524335 090422 176787 186107 227259 PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS 580295 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 472668 638670 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 004024 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726 PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 See Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Caroline De Maeght (Villaricos) ................................650 134805 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ......................................695 355381 Clínica Fisioalbox (Albox) ..........................................629 402852 Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) .................644 394335 Fisiomar Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ....................667 425197 Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765 Gabi Triebel (Mojácar Playa) ..............633 011442 / 950 472263

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PODIATRISTS See Chiropodists & Podiatrists POOL COVERS

Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247 Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255 Coverbox (Albox) …….................................................615 992007 Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097 PIANO TUNER Terry …...................................................................…697 229753 Hispavan pool covers ........................950 047033 / 687 845730 Real Covers (Mojácar) ........................950 478763 / 609 667333 PICTURE FRAMING WS Cover ...................................................................667 480363 Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 PIZZERIAS 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ................................……..950 450215 Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064 Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506 Alloa Pool Care (Albox) ………….................…………..650 244018 Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) .....................................950 615224 Almeria Pools .............................0044 7957167633 / 634 318369 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba (Mojácar Playa) ............645 414793 Blue Diamond Pool Care ..............................697238933 Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614 Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389 Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 601 634192 / 634 891709 D'Angelo (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 478517 El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) ....................................950 478846 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738 Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966 Ilario Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ...............................….950 478098 Jardin (Vera Playa) .................................................950 467023 La Góndola (Garrucha) ..............................................950 133928 La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928 Little Italy II (Garrucha) …………...........………………950 133802 Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................670 073597 Pizzo (Villaricos) .....................................................655 797530 Ottocento (Mojácar Playa) .........................................950 615100 Mari Cruz (Turre) …..........................................…….950 479646 D & J Pritchard Construcciones .........617 698418 / 662 046497 Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308 Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350 Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ......................................950 478401 IndalPool (Albox) …………...............................……..950 431859 Rincon del Zahorí (Mojácar Pueblo) ..630 314400 / 661 604220 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 Quick (Garrucha) ......................................................950 132305 Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178 Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) ........................................950 093075 Olive Tree Farm Pool Services ...............................643 463129 Valentino’s (Mojácar Playa) .........................................621 279251 Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865 Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525 PLASTERERS Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bédar) .........................637 915898 David Pritchard Construcciones ..........617 698418 / 662 046497 Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681 Pukka plastering (Almanzora area) ...........................692 596681 Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299 Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523 PLUMBERS 24hr Casaserve ..............................................950 466438 / 676 3062699 Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ....................950 472845 Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916 Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Tropicana Swimming Pool Construction 650 906114 / 689 404244

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True Blue Pools & Spas ..............................................661 148998 D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063 Exclusive Holiday Villas ............................................950 092602 POSTAL SERVICES Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022 Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 IDP Services …………................................................608 238775 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502 J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414 Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ....................………..950 118043 La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) .........................................662 474861 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ................................................950 393835 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942 Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652 Pam’s Post (Albox) ............................................... 664 565479 Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290 Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322 The Post Shop (Albox) ………..................................951 250574 Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT &

RENTALS

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN AdverTees (Albox) ...................................................641 407147 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475 Mojácar Business ....................................................950 680110 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ..................................607 424452

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

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...................950 475199 / 629 673450 Almería Holiday Rentals ............................................638 701670 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865 Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073 Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580 APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164 Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533 Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643 Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002 Casa Paz Holiday Lettings (Huercal-Overa) ...........693 935118 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254 Clean Team Property Care & Rentals 850 993202/ 642 911850 Coastal Properties (Mojácar) ........................................950 475235 Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631 D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063 E-Property Almería ...................................................677 146592

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Exclusive Holiday Villas ..........................................950 092602 Findmeahome ....................................951 914195 / 636 266641 Holiday Home Europe .........................950 120210 / 654 590258 Holiday Letting Service ........................950 472903 / 627 565049 Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 Indalo Real Estate .............................950 091137 / 616 760409 Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................……....................….950 472200 Inmoterreros ...................................................................950 096180 KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 863320

La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 478935 Spanish Property Choice (Mojacar) ..... 950 475823 / 634 351562 Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184 The Key ................................................................0044 7541 842710 Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827 Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

Mojácar Holiday Services .......................950 699947 / 634 972377 Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652 Mojácar Long Term Rentals …...............................…636 903184 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

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

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

REFRIGERATION Real Almería Property (Mojácar) ............................634 316068 Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042 MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL .607 364917 / 607 366040 Sandy Goldfinch ........................+44 7767 301159 / 670 575897 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 To place a box advert or ask for prices, call 670 84 92 65

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REMOVALS & STORAGE See also Van & Man Hire Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 Brian’s Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........................674 Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 Indalo Storage .........................................................950

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Moovit Transport & Storage ...............950 930316 / 642 586701 Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121 St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984 Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 325639 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234 UK Direct ..................UK 0044 7719.118.879 / Spain 642 099479 Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560 Wanderers Transport and Storage ..UK 0044 7906852325 / 623 300425

RESTAURANTS See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias Agua Amarga La Chumbera ............................................................634 676298 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 ........................................................................619 131152 Piccolo Mondo ............................................................968 411946

Albox Bar Lepanto ............................................................642 Chapman’s ..............................................................950 La Cena ……........................................……………..950 La Parrilla ................................................................950 Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 The New Delhi (Indian) ……...........….950 431705 / 639

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Alfaix

Indalo Transport ......................................................950 821002 La Venta de Alfaix .....................................................671 272464 Items For Sale Mojácar ..................694 439275 / 950 478753 Antas Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412 El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 459081 Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950 453048

Arboleas Bar Limaria ..............................................................950 930047 Happy Garden .........................................................950 120851 Hostal Meson ………..........................950 430137 / 635 612738 Hotel Rural Azabache ............................................690 258813 Nueva Trinidad ....................................850 993250 / 634 369833

Bédar El Cortijo ............................................950 398108 / 689 702916 El Paso ...................................................................678 868963 Miramar .....................................................................950 469308

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

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

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

Cucador La Vida

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

Desert Springs Resort El Torrente Restaurant (See p.4) .......................……950 091546

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The Crocodile Club ...................................................950 091546

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

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

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

Garrucha Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 Casa Adriana ...........................................................950 Doner Kebab ..........................................................662 GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 Góndola ....................................................................950 La Cantina de Flor ....................................................950 La Gurulla ………................................................….666 Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 Nautico …................................................................694 Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 Tierra y Mar .............................................................643

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Huércal-Overa Crisbe .............................................950 134100 / 607 El Paladar .......................................673 695939 / 631 El Capricho …........................................................637 Hotel Overa .............................................................950

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D’Angelo .....................................................................950 478517 Delfín Dorado......................................950 475212 / 645 220095 Dolce Vita ................................................................950 478476 Don Pancho (Mexican) .................................................950 472543 El Deseo .................................................................670 018035 La Alfoquía Bar La Unión ...........................................................642 008003 El Gaucho ................................................................950 478846 Indian Tandoori ........................................................632 110888 El Lugar ...................................................................679 676405 The Heathers ...................................................................642 144727 El Sitio ....................................................................950 615411 Enrico (Italian) ...................................950 472995 / 642 514738 Las Herrerias Gastro Malabar (See p.13)...........................................950 472970 Eugenia ......................................................................950 069021

Los Carasoles Harley’s ...................................................................642 637371

Los Gallardos Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 495182 Meson Verfran ...................................950 469393 / 637 810143 Miraflores ..................................................................950 469519

Mojácar - see also Mojácar Pueblo Alcazaba ………......................................................657 560679 Al Punto (Brazilian) ...................................................950 475899 Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 450215 BaoBab .....................................................................689 642923 Badgers ................................................678 141556 / 950 478525 Bellavista ..................................................................950 478800 Botaniq ...................................................................696 809035 Bowen Resto Bar .............................. 666 406203 / 634 357654 Cabo Norte ..............................................................665 891772 Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 477797 Casa Egea .................................................................950 472190 Casa Juan …………................................................….950 450305 Cortijo de la Media Luna .............................950 478813 / 676 547555 Cowboy Kenny’s Bar and Que ................................711 007976

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Ilario Imperial (Italian) ..............................................950 478098 Imperial Playa (Italian) ..............................................950 475360 Jeff’s Bistro .........................................................0044 7487 253912 Kukis .........................................................................950 377076 La Cabaña ................................................................950 615179 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478841 La Cometa ...............................................................950 615209 La Estancia …….............................................………654 562396 La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472177 La Paratá ...................................................................950 375590 Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489 Levante .....................................................................950 615224 Marama ..............................................660 696229 / 666 260852 Marcelo Entre Tapas .................................................950 031812 Martín Morales ..............................................................950 478812 Mediterráneo ............................................................950 309869 Meson de Loic y Cathy ...........................................950 478050 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966 Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405 Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131 Mohana .....................................................................950 472941 Mountains of the Moon (Indian) ........950 472002 / 637 914632 Neptuno .................................................................…616 005387 Omega ...................................................950 475317 / 647 675919 Ottocento (Italian).......................................................950 615100 Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) ...950 472208 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250 Parwaz (Indian) .......................................................631 995178 Playa Juana Beach Club ..........................................690 984992 Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412 Sal Marina ...................................................................950 472405 Scotty’s .....................................................................687 382540 Sensations ................................................................950 472057 Shea’s Restaurant & Bar (See p.7) ...........................950 478186 Sottocasa (Italian) .......................................................950 093075 The Irish Rover .....................................................950 473135 The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659 The Roof Garden .....................................................674 113218 Torre Bahía ...............................................................950 478651 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611 Twister ...................................................………………600 006032 Valentino’s (Italian) ...................................................621 279251 Zaika Fusion ..........................................................632 727851

Mojácar Pueblo Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781 Calima (Moroccan) ..................................................608 807331 Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614 El Antler ……....................................................……600 540661 La Candela …...........................................................647 724367 Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 478401 Restaurante Aires del Sur ..................606 061811 / 950 478014 Restaurante Calima ………………........................….663 286962 Restaurante Mamabel's ...............................................950 472448 Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270 Rincon del Zahorí .............................630 314400 / 661 604220

Palomares Asagía Asador .........................................................640 210185 Monika ......................................................................659 672615 The Oasis Bar ...................................950 467381 / 676 365010

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

Pueblo Laguna Bistro .......................................................................950 132022 Restaurant Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566

San Juan de Los Terreros La Geoda ..................................................................637 020159 Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323 Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622 807809

Turre Casa Adelina ...............................................................950 479153 Chili .................................................608 802227 / 950 468425 Doner Kebab ............................................................603 527699

Hostal Rural .............................................................950 La Pará ……………………..................................…….637 La Sorpresa ...............................................................950 Orsoca ………………............................................…..602 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz ……....................…..950

478806 545590 099901 554609 479646

Valle del Este Golf Sawadee Thai .........................................................634 393235

Vera Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ..........................................950 391691 La Mariposa de Fran ………........……..950 166774 / 683 641957 Terraza Carmona ...................................................950 390760

Vera Playa Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021 b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856 Frankies Bar ..............................................................950 467541 Gateway to India (Indian) ...........................................950 923994 KOA/Blue Parrot ...................................................... 611 482966 Lua Puerto Rey ........................................................950 478202 Maraú (Vera Playa) ……………...........................……671 580340 Pizzeria Jardin (Vera Playa) .......................................950 467023 Taj Mahal (Indian) …............…………950 618691 / 671 231465

Villaricos Don Tadeo ..................................................................950 467105 El Faro ..................................................649 766252 / 687 351764 Gastrobar D’Alvaro ......................................................648 220383 Los Conteros ....................................950 618629 / 699 010705

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Playa Azul .............................................950 467075 / 609 386282

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 ROOFING Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 Ark Roofing ...............................................................634 379173 Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675

RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS

RUGS & CARPETS

442695 088966 768587 366355 390732 838808

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)..........868 931872 / 671 715294 SHOE REPAIRS P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Aroleas) .......................665 258680 Keys Copy Centre (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 472982 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

RURAL TOURISM

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656 SKIP HIRE Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424 Aridos Mojácar S.L. ..................................................650 914257 Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 844425 SATELLITE TV ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.11).....647 247494 / 950 092604 El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950 479185 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Servacon .....................................................................950 475853 Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815 SOLAR ENERGY GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058 Bédar Directo (See next page) ................................689 702916 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947 SolAir (See p.29) ...................................950 472081 / 645 294064 Ecocorp (See p.22) .................................................671 716597 Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.32) ......950 398146 / 699 909737 Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 468230 Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331 Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 845730 Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636 261240

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

SNOOKER HALLS

Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097 CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526 Inside Out In Europe S.L. ....................................677 114576 Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) .................................661 973205 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 SOLICITORS Screenmasters (See p.30)......….…...........................677 152911 Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040 Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.30)........................................627 907207 Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208

SCUBA DIVING Buceo Mojácar ........................................................950 472760

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

SECURITY & SAFES See Alarms SEWING Alice .........................................................................620 876485 Alexis Shillinglaw .....................................................634 361874 J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502 Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835 Nicky (Mojacar) ..................................................... 667 479903 Solo Style ...............................................................626 319907 Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930643 / 633 683872 The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

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AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437 AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576 Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114 C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160 Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434 Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775 EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017

José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986 Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182 Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917

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Loustau Abogados (Mojácar) .........................................950 475012 Mar Abogados & Consultores (Mojácar) .................950 478911 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 Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 619039 Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321 Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282 Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

TILING & PATIO WORK See also Building Services

1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939 ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016 A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884 Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632 Borders .....................................................................647 803030 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172 SPAS IndalOcio (Arboleas) ................................................850 993090 Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708 Sundance Spas (Mojácar) .......................................950 472845 The Bathroom & Tiling Specialists ....................+44 7756081843 United Tile ................................................................667 702817

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

True Blue Pools & Spas ..........................................661 148998

SURVEYORS

TIMBER SUPPLIERS Wood2Go (Velez Rubio)..............................................950 614050

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Philip Chesler (Chartered Surveyor).............................687 814369 Survey Andalucía (Architect Daniel González) ............686 846624 Almería Castle ………............................................…950 271617 Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122 Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036 Camelus (Mojácar Camel Rides) ………663 930272 / 950 100076 Fort Bravo – Western theme park (Tabernas) .....….950 165405 Nautarium (Sea Museum) (Garrucha) ………………….950 139554 Nijar Butterfly Farm .................................................617 692778 Oasys Western Park & Zoo (Tabernas) ….............….950 365236 Western Leone Theme park (Tabernas) …............…950 165405 TRANSLATING - see Interpreters TRANSPORT - see Removals TRAVEL

SWEET SHOPS

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................950 118 043 Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061 Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472 TATTOO ARTISTS Exclusive Airport Shuttles ........................................950 092602 Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782 Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752 Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810 Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) ............................…..950 475757 Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374 Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................868 782663 Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950 121021 TAXIS (Legal) Zafiro Tours (Mojácar) .................................................950 615343 Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111 Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602 TUITION Marlan Taxis Villaricos .................................................609 764900 Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106 ELC Education & Language Centre ........................669 294342 TELECOMMUNICATIONS English tuition & conversation (TEFL) (Vera) ............642 314316 Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111 Espanglish ...............................................................950 390037 Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502 Girasol, Albox (Spanish) ..........................................639 089170 George’s Sales & Repair (Vera Playa) 950 042338 / 661 375489 Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270 Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608 Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ...............................616 605341 Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470 Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)...........950 460472 Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538 La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904 Next .............................................................................950 479369 Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352 The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698 Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110 Piano (Mojácar) …………............……950 069803 / 667 408941

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R. F. (Marquetry, Guitar) ........................................711 003476 VEHICLE REPAIRS Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667 439671 Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) ..647 677097 Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624 Step by Step Language Centre (Mojácar) ...................600 565284 CostaCoches ...........................................................950 459209 Fran’s Garage ....................................664 571060 / 950 164912 TV & AUDIO REPAIRS Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181 Go Car (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861 Seth Pittham (Zurgena).......................950 634477 / 666 826886 Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250 Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ……........................950 478335. Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298 Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400 Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104 The Car Surgery ...................................................666 272792 The Garage (Llanos de Arboleas) .......950 930922 / 616 453813 Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

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

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

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

VAN & MAN HIRE See also Removals & Storage

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE) Cool Air (Air Conditioning) ........................................673 195872 JFK Karz ................................................................643 790511 Veloc Tuning ECU Remapping Services ..................600 827517

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

VEHICLE SALES

AA Car Sales (Mojácar) ...........................................950 459208 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) …......................667 439671 AutoFex (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861 Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663 CostaCoches (Antas, El Real).....................................950 459209 Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ................(Workshop) 950 478335 Navarro Segura - Seat (Vera) (See p.45) .670 038580 / 950 393170 VEHICLE IMPORTATION Nissan & Ford (Albox) …............................................950 430856 Great Cost Matriculation ...........0044 7957167633 / 634 318369 Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096 Hispavan vehicle importation ......................................687 845730 Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828 Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607 373298 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095

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Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400 James .......................................................................678 Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 VETS Mick ...........................................................................634 Centro Vet ABC (La Alfoqúia) ….................................950 449064 Window Panes ..........................................................617 Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920 Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634

988812 255373 327075 208231 349665

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

Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ........950 616820 / 617 456548 Clinica Nexo (Albox) .......950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784 Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327 CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999 Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ........................950 475213 / 605 495017 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) …............…............................…950 393307 Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 VetCare (Vera Playa) ...............................................950 775102 Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 Screenmasters (See p.30)......….….........................677 Speedyfit ...........................................950 439228 / 600

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WINES Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 925655 Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131 Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092

WOOD & PELLET STOVES Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

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

ZOO & PARK

WATER (Tanker Delivery) Sierra Cabrera Water ........................651 994419 / 608 057941

Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236

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

WATER TREATMENTS Healthy H2O ..............................................968 437270 / 666 302 987

WEB SERVICES MODS ........................................................................600 284975 Mojácar Web Services ..............................................633 202248

WINDOW CLEANING Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Don (Mojacar) .........................................................666 814913 Idea (Mojácar) ...................................................……..605 162709 J&A Window Cleaning Services ..........950 122452 / 689 548824

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Community News As the Red Cross explained, before, the arrivals Mojácar Local Assembly Red Cross Hold Sessions on Health and Humanitarian Care were on large boats which were intercepted and for People Reaching the Coast in Small Boats rescued at sea, with a majority of Sub-Saharans. These days, they arrive on small boats which reach Press Release from Mojácar Townhall the beach directly, and with a majority of Maghrebis, The Spanish Red Cross, Mojácar Local Assembly, in and with a large number coming from Algeria. collaboration with Mojácar council, organised an explanatory session on health and humanitarian The Mojácar Red Cross Local Assembly not only care for people reaching our coasts in small boats. carries out valuable work in assisting the migrants who reach the Almería Levante region coast. The meeting was held in the Mojácar Multi-purpose Throughout the year they work hard attending to Centre, with more than 50 professionals attending. the needs of the area’s vulnerable residents, as well They included Local Police, Civil Protection, health as providing comprehensive care for the elderly. workers, municipal experts and the mayors of Turre, Garrucha and Mojácar. Mojácar Mayor Rosa María The number of requests having increased due to Cano was joined by her govening team. the financial and health crisis caused by Covid-19, close to 1,000 people have benefitted from their Mojácar Assembly Spanish Red Cross President assistance. Of these 330 were in a situation of Concepción Rivero Puche, together with the local extreme vulnerability: 721 received primary need committee, promoted the initiative as a result of assistance for food, clothing, educational materials the increase in the arrival of migrants to our coasts and health products, and more than 200 elderly in dinghies and small boasts and due to the need people have had assistance thanks to the Mojácar for coordination between all the administrations Local Assembly Red Cross. involved in these cases, as well as to explain the action protocol which the Spanish Red Cross follows. Those Affected By Planning Problems Support the New Planning Law of Andalusia and Ask For Consensus The presentations were given by Esther Cortés García, the provincial head of the Red Cross Health Press Release from AUAN and Emergencies Unit department, Marga Veiga del Pino, provincial head of the ERIE AHI project, and Reacting to the paralysation via parliamentary vote Salvador Gálvez Sánchez, who is part of the same of the new planning law for Andalusia, known as the project: Immediate Response Team in Emergencies “LISTA”, “Abusos Urbanísticos Andalucía No”, AUAN, and Humanitarian Assistance to Immigrants. states that they, in unity with other associations During their presentations the speakers explained the characteristics of the arrivals on the Almerian coast, the activation and organisation of the emergencies presence set out in the Red Cross protocol, as well as the assistance and attention circuit for the recent arrivals. According to Red Cross Almería figures, in 2021 1,600 people reached our coastline, a lower number than in previous years during the same dates. The year in which the highest number of arrivals was registered was 2018.

from across Andalusia such as the Federación Extrarradio de asociaciones de Chiclana, PAVIC in Conil and PAVIP from Vejer de la Frontera, are asking all political parties in Andalusia for the process to be restarted and for consensus in the approval of this proposed new law . These associations represent many of the hundreds of thousands of those affected by planning irregularities in Andalusia, many of whom are from other European countries. Gerardo Vazquez, legal advisor and spokesperson for AUAN states: “the associations can see that the Junta de Andalusia has real interest in providing the property market with greater legal certainty, as well

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as greater agility and clarity in urban planning, and to advance the solution of the problem of irregular houses in Andalusia. We consider that the LISTA represents an important, and necessary, advance in this field and we know that the Junta has worked hard on this Bill in a short space of time. We were very surprised that the Bill was rejected by the Parliament of Andalusia, after votes against by some political parties and the abstention of another. It is a good law, and in its day the previous government also tried to process such a global reform in what was known as the LUSA. We believe that there is a lot of support for this law from social and economic agents, and we hope that this will be reflected in the project being presented again in a short space of time and that this time its progress is supported”. Vazquez added, “we ask for maximum participation and consensus between the political parties, as well as social and economic agents, because laws developed through broad consensus endure, and, without doubt, this law is too important not to endure once it is approved. There will be time during the processing of the Bill for the political parties to present their amendments if there are issues that can be improved. The most important thing now is that the parties reconsider and allow the Bill to be processed as soon as possible”. Contact: Gerardo Vazquez (spokesperson) Mobile: 666 263 897 Marifran Carazo, Minister for Development, Infrastructure and Territorial Planning meeting with AUAN.

by Chrissie Cremore

John and Viv Sutcliffe have volunteered for PAWSPATAS since February 2012 and have witnessed hundreds of cats and dogs being saved and safely delivered to their “furever homes” in Spain and overseas. It has taken John 28 months to create his “Neanderthal” look but he decided to donate his locks and raise much needed funds for PAWS-PATAS John looked a little wary before allowing his pony tail to be removed...but wife Viv was only too pleased to give it one swift snip and commence with the shearing! John raised a whopping 500 euros which is going towards the constant renovation requirements at the shelter. The Executive Committee extend their thanks and appreciation. “It’s amazing what people do in order to raise money and help us,” reports Chrissie Cremore (Acting VicePresident) “We welcome all wacky but of course ‘safe’ ideas...keep them coming,” she enthused. Also a MASSIVE thank you to Michael White, founder of geckografix.guru for bringing PAWS-PATAS into the modern world and kindly redesigning and presenting us with a fresh and innovative new website for FREE. This is so exciting and we are extremely grateful for his amazing generosity, patience and time. Also PAWS-PATAS wants to help YOU as YOU help us. We now have an Information

Community News Centre in Turre connected to our revamped outlet. Monday - Saturday: 10:30-13:30. For information about dogs or cats, email: dogs@paws-patas.org or cats@paws-patas.org. For all other information see www.paws-patas.org. For abused/abandoned animals, please contact your local police.

Catastrophic Conditions at Paws-Patas Cattery by Chrissie Cremore “PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE stop leaving cats and young kittens at our shelter gates,”begs President Vicky Hall. “We are at breaking point and have no way of giving them all the love and attention they need nor do we have the space to accommodate them all. Just last week 7 were found crammed into a crate which took two of us to lift”. There are currently 39 kittens which have been abandoned over the last 3 weeks as well as the ones that PAWS-PATAS have arranged to help. In total there are now 48 young kittens and another 29 adults to take care of and hopefully find homes for. These kittens vary between 4-8 weeks old and are left in various conditions of health, most of them have been snatched from their mothers and crowded into a box or carrier and left at the shelter gates In the early hours of the morning. They are incredibly stressed, cold and often dehydrated, riddled with parasites and semi-feral, and some with health issues which will take many weeks to overcome. Their facilities are small and they have now been forced to put the latest batch of kittens into caravans which normally house oversea volunteers. “Please sterilise your cats and if you need help to do this, we can help,” stresses Committee Member Babs Williams. “We will do all we can to stop the endless stream of unwanted kittens being born, but we also need your help to do this,” she added. “We have actively helped to Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) 242 feral and colony cats in the last 4 months and will continue our TNR Campaign as long as our funds allow.” Email: tnr@paws-patas.org.

a massive difference to them...and a rewarding one for you. Please email: cats@paws-patas.org. For all other information visit their website: www.pawspatas.org

The Renovated Lubrín Recreational Area Photo by Aaron Baglietto During the last three months the recreational area in Lubrín has been renovated and improved with an expenditure of 45,000 euros. Council employees have been carrying out the work and part-funding has come by means of a grant from the ‘Plan for the Promotion of Agricultural Employment (PFEA)’ together with money from the council itself and provincial funds. The project corresponds to plans devised to prepare the municipality for an economic recovery based on rural tourism, but also to act as a stimulus to the promotion of local industries.

After the update, this recreational area in Lubrín now has a barbecue area, wooden tables and a waterwell-type waterwheel, that was renovated in a previous investment project. There is a large area for games, as well as being a starting and ending point for interesting trails that can be done with the family. Just 300m from the urban centre, the El Marchalico area has extraordinary natural views that is intended to become one of the new great attractions of the Sierra de Los Filabres region in the 2021 season. Domingo Ramos (PSOE), the mayor of the town, explains, "We try to carry out projects that enable us to achieve several objectives at the same time. If we want to help local industries to spread their products throughout the province by word of mouth, the best way is, (or so we believe), is to make available to the people the best possible conditions so that they can come, see, taste and enjoy places where Photo byenclave.” Lesley Posso safety is provided by our own natural

Lubrín's strategy of encouraging family tourism has recently led it to obtain the quality seal granted by the Spanish Federation of Large Families, awarded Also the cattery is desperate for more volunteers. to those municipalities that are classified as suitable Photo by Aaron Baglietto Can you spare a few hours per week...it would make destinations for leisure and family tourism.

What’s On Almería The Almería Municipal Maestro Padilla auditorium has no events shown for July or August, at time of going to press, but there will be events in the open air. Antonio Orozco, the popular Spanish singer and composer, performs at the open-air ‘feria’ site in Almería city on July 10th at 9pm as part of his 2021 tour. Tickets are from 35 euros from w w w. g i g l o n . c o m b u t i t i s anticipated that his concert with a limited audience will be sold out. Bonnie Tyler, the UK vocalist, comes to the open-air ‘feria’ site in Almería city on August 27th at 10.30pm as part of her 2021 tour. There will be a limited audience of 2,000 people and there is a special offer of 25 euros admission for the first 500 applicants. Tickets can be obtained from www.giglon.com

Los Miserables (Les Miserables) performed in Spanish by La Barbarie Teatro company now takes place at Teatro Cervantes in Almería city on July 10th at 9.30pm. Tickets in advance are 12 and 15 euros.

September 19th at 6pm. Tickets are 10 euros in advance or 12 euros at the door.

Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Sueño Infantil is a children’s Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr entertainment performance with before performances, or from audience participation. It comes w w w. to d a s l a s e n t r a d a s . c o m to Teatro Cervantes on Sunday,

What’s On 30th at 10pm. His concert is entitled ‘En Clave de Soul’. The Drílica Theatre company present El Quijote at the Plaza Pérgola on the paseo / promenade on August 20th at 10pm. The performance is primarily aimed at children.

Mojácar There will be some events, not yet disclosed, to celebrate the saint’s day on August 28th of San Agustín who is the patron saint of Mojácar.

Aguilas

Bizet’s opera ‘Carmen’ comes to the auditorio on Sunday, October 17th at 8pm. The performance is in the original French with Spanish subtitles. No tickets prices were shown at time of going to press.

The Ballet Español de Murcia perform a flamenco concert entitled ‘Pasión Flamenco’ on Saturday, July 17th at 9pm at the auditorio to mark their 35th anniversary. Limited seat ticket Aguilas tickets from Victoria prices are 10 & 12 euros. Tr a v e l 9 6 8 41 0 9 2 9 & w w w. b a c a n t i x . c o m , M u s e o The Teatro Lírico Andaluz Arqueológico, www. auditoriocompany perform the comic opera aguilas.org or from 2hrs before El Barbero de Sevilla (The Barber performances at the box office. of Seville) on Saturday, July 24th at 9pm at the auditorio. Limited seat ticket prices are 17 euros. Roquetas de Mar Roquetas de Mar are currently not showing any events at their auditorio on the website until November.

Huércal-Overa

Miscellaneous

Vera

PAWS-PATAS The second hand book sale at Scotty's El Tropico is held on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 1pm. All proceeds to stray cat neutering. The next will be on July 13th. It will not take place in August.

Juanma Linde, a saxophonist from the Clasijazz band comes to Vera Playa at the Plaza Pérgola on the paseo / promenade on July

Send details of your events to almeriafocus@gmail.com or call 670 84 92 65

Teatro Villa Huércal-Overa is not currently showing any performances at the Teatro Villa.

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

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

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

Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities

Mojacar Playa (Next to MAC's Shop and Sunshine Cafe). Ex-Forces and nonServices are all welcome. Third Thursday of every month, 3pm, Quiz at Badgers; Almanzora Group of Friends Library and Information Centre open to anyone and if you're on your Tues - Fri, 10am-1pm, Plaza San Antonia, own we can "join you up" with a team. Barrio Alto, Albox. Extensive English For any enquiries call the Secretary on Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly 634372294 or email mojacar.secretary magazine, monthly quiz, trips. @rbl.community. For welfare advice or www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: help call 676451780 (9am-5pm, MonAlmanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 602 Sat) or email SpainNorthCommunity Support@rbl.community. 495 306 Living Alone in Spain? We are a 60+ group of friends who meet for lunch every Wednesday in the Mojácar area. Tel. Ann: 677 877 087 Almeria Link Friendship Group Membership is free and open to all. We meet at weekends in the Mojacar area to enjoy dining experiences and form friendships. At 4pm on the first Thursday of each month, we meet for a chat and a drink at D'Angelo's Restaurant. New members are always welcome. Please contact Bob on 950472551 or Cynthia on 950472699 WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, 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

The Royal British Legion - Zurgena & District Branch Heather’s Bar, La Alfoquia, first Thursday of the month, 11a.m. Email zurgenaRBL secretary@yahoo.co.uk. See www.british legion.org.uk/branches/zurgena

Mojacar Photo Group meet 2nd Sunday each month at Dee’s Dollar Bar, Pueblo Laguna with monthly presentations, themes and challenges. Open to all levels, training available for beginners. Contact Andy: 650406167 or mpg@funnell.eu 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. 678 574 579 Cabrera Music Club For info call Richard: 666 274 861 cabreramusicclub@albox-online.net

Albox Computer Club Mojácar Community Library Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed. 11am - 1pm . www.alboxcc.com Mojácar Walking Group Walks of different levels. Tues & Thurs. Indalo Hash House Harriers w w w. m o j a c a r wa l k i n g g r o u p . c o m Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. www.indaloh3.com Vera & District Lions Club 6.00pm on the first Wednesday of the Traditional Japanese Reiki and month at Hotel Terraza Carmona, Vera. Gendai Reiki Ho Telephone Jo Pearson on 711 00 56 82 Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in or email veralionssecretary@gmail.com Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930, website: www.gendaireikispain.com for more information. Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre AUAN - Abusos Urbanisticos Meditation Class, Crystal Class and Almanzora No Association campaigning for the Holistic Therapies. Contacts : 672 061 legalisation of homes in the Almanzora 048 (Sharon) or 635 190 515 (Nana) Valley built without proper authority. Ancestry Club for Beginners & Meeings on 3rd Sat. of every other Intermediate month, 11am, La Parrilla, Albox. Tel: 617 Tel. 634 309 590 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org Mojácar Bridge Club

Dames in Spain (Mojácar) Talks, trips, support for local charities. 3rd Mon. of the month, 11.00am Sensations Restaurant, Mojácar Playa. Chairperson Carol Threlfall. Secretary Jenny Trask . See fb Dames in Spain. Flamenco Forum for English Guests welcome. Tel: 674 477 679 Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Dames in Turre Tel: 687 480 694 11am, last Mon in the month, Hostal Rural, Turre. Talks, trips, support for Vera Photo Club local charities. Guests welcome. First Sunday of month, Bar La Pará, Chairman, Carol Pazdzierski Tel: 950 099 Turre (opposite the Vet), 10am 932, Membership Secretary, Eileen McGill 12.30pm. Presentations by invited speakers, field trips, instruction, studio Tel: 652 298 072 photography, monthly assignments and The Royal British Legion, Mojácar exhibitions. All levels welcome. Phone First and third Thursday of every month Sarah 670003717 or Claus 628585538. (except July and August), 11am, coffee and chat at the Marama Restaurant,

Mon and Thurs, 7pm. Marina Playa Hotel. Contact Les 950 437 100 / 634 219 174 Facebook: Mojácar Bridge Club Psychic Development Circle Various classes at different times. Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

Send details of your club, society or activity to almeriafocus@gmail.com Tel: 670 849 265

Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities continued Amigos de los Coches Clasicos Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Hotel Rural Miguel Rosi, junction 559 E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-c-c.es, tel. David 950 412 165 Miraflores 1/10 Scale RC Club Thursdays, 3pm. Tel: Richard on 666 274 861 for more details. Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Jeff on 950 469304 or Colin on 666 982186 Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553

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

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

The Evengelical Church, Turre Avda. de Almería, on the corner of C/Alberquillica. Sunday, 10.30am. Tuesday, 3pm Bible studying. Midweek prayer meeting. Tel. 950 617 549 or 950 472 349. www.turrechurch.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

New Life Church, Huercal-Overa We are a Jesus centred church family learning to love one another. Sunday service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu tel. 685 628 184 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

Support Groups & Charities Parkinson's Disease Support Contact Joyce Boxall (Santa Maria de Nieva, Huércal-Overa), tel 677 688037 MACS Cancer Support Group General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Fully Spanish registered charity. Shops in Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa open Mon-Fri, 10-2pm www.macscancersupport.com Email: macscancersuppor t@live.co.uk Stepping Stones Carers Support Group Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 www.steppingstonescarerssupport.com Age Support Almanzora Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox. Helpline 634 316 573 Ostomist Support For Expats Call Dee 950 064 322 in confidence. A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Friday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojacar Playa (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@gmail.com Al-Anon Family Groups for people whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking. Meetings Mondays, 4:45 - 5:45 at Turre Evangelical Church. Tel: 698460801 or email AlAnon.LaAlfoquia@gmail.com

Universal Wonderful Street Academy NGO that supports street children in Aguaviva Evangelical Church Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. Near the health Centre, opposite Bici- www.universalwonderfulstreetacadem Box, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 y.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154 560 544 Harmony Community Support New Life Church, Huercal-Overa Providing assistance to those in need. We are a Jesus centred church family Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 learning to love one another. Sunday help@harmonycharity.com service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu tel. 685 628 184 Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com Tel: 670 849 265

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

Activities - Clubs - Associations Music & Drama Groups

Yoga

Dance

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

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

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

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

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

Arts & Crafts Sewing Group, Mojacar We meet at Scotty's el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds. 10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92 or Sylvia 628 006 197. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat. Ladies Sewing Circle Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774 Girasol, Albox Mosaic classes. Thurs 1:30 - 4:30pm.Tel 639 089 170 Picante Quilting Club Scotty’s El Tropico, Mojacar. First Thurs of the month, 10am-12.30pm. Beginners welcome. For more details or to book your place, please email Jo at jogibson787@yahoo.co.uk Cloud Zebra Craft Workshops & Clubs In Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30 or check out our Facebook page. No experience needed. Bedar Arts Centre Ceramic classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:30-1330. For info, call 664 896 555

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

Activities - Clubs - Associations Sports Almería Lawn Bowling Club Contact Shirley: 679 970 399 Bowling Club de Zurgena Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. com. www.zurgenabc.com Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com Indalo Lawn Bowling Club Contact Janet 671 865 675 Mojacar Bowls Club Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Contact Janet 627204422, janlawspain@yahoo.co.uk Aguilón Amigos Golf Club Aguilon Golf Course on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays teeing off just before 9am. If you would like to play email aguilonamigos2021@gmail.com Badgers Golf Society Mojacar, play Wednesday and Saturday. Everyone always welcome. Contact Dave Ryder on 663 327 182 or badgers mojacar@gmail.com 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 Valle del Este Golf Society. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982

Marina Phoenix Golf Society Fitness & Martial Arts Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Girasol, Albox Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com Pilates, children’s karate & gymastics, advanced gymnastics, Tai-chi. Tel 639 Almería Golf League 089 170 Contact Les on 950 619 273 Aerobics or Pilates Mojacar Golf Society Campo de Futbol, Turre. Contact Vicki Visitors always welcome to come and 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk join in the fun on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tel Lynn Sefton on 667 349 Slimming Groups 908 or email raylynnsefton@gmail.com Sophia Wellness Centre Arboleas, Thurs 12.30pm, Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or Albox Club de Tenis vicki.lynch@live.co.uk Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Fb: Albox Club de Martial Arts Academy Tenis Seidokan Scientific Karate & Taiji-Qigong, Vera. Call John Watson 950 453 681 Cabrera Tennis Club Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera www.cabreratennisclub.com Almeria. 54 Verasol, Vera. Martial Arts, Karate, Tai ji qigong, ancient weapons Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo Vera. Tel: 950 59 28 77 - 608 250 607 including Sword, Self Defence, Tactical Gymnastics, Yoga and ageless mobility. Tennis Coach Tel Anita: 670 715 787 Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226 Mojácar Taekwondo Padel tennis lessons 5 years to adults. Various classes & times. At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook 691 GTF Spain PartyLevante Sailing Club Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas groups. Email info@partylevante.com or Various activities. Tel. 950 449 451. call 680942141 www.partylevante Fitness with Alison, Mojácar Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, .com Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroSanta Irene Sailing Club Fit. Tel 666 273 168. Come and join us out on the water - Hollie Newell Zumba Almeria sailing or crewing our safety boat. Every Turre, Los Gallardos, Arboleas and San Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the Juan. Contact: 634 317 391 north end of Garrucha harbour. Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com Jova Gym, Mojácar w w w. s a n t a i r e n e c l u b d eve l a . c o m Various activities. www.jovasport.es 950 473 137. See facebook. Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica H u e r c a l - O ve r a . C l a s s e s f o r f u n Fun Fit with Ali gymnastics , competitive levels, pre Roof Top Classes. Pilates, Fun Aerobics, school and adults. Fully qualified coach. Abs & Arms, LBT, Yoga and more. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or Limited to 6 per class. Call 634308906 info@adelanteartisitca.es www.adelanteartistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica. Walking Football Club Campo de Football, Los Gallardos, 9am Monday for training, exercise & playing. www.fclosamigos.com El Bandido Runners Run, jog , walk a 5km route along the Paseo. Free to all. See Facebook. Contact Kevin on ironmankev08 @gmail.com

Your Stars

(Mar. 21- April 20)

Minor accidents are likely if you take risks. Your energetic nature and ability to initiate projects will add to your popularity. Keep your cash in your pocket and offer them sound advice rather than your financial assistance. Put your thoughts on paper. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Hassles with female colleagues may lead to problems with your boss. Put your efforts into making constructive improvements to your environment and to your state of mind. You'll find love and you'll get into tiptop shape at the same time. If you can't get ahead in the company you're with, perhaps it's time to move on. Your luckiest (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) events this month will occur on a Monday.

Relatives will be cordial. New interests are preoccupying your time. Don't be too eager to spend money that you really don't have. Romance is likely if you participate in unusual forms of entertainment. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

Emotional deception will cause friction on the home front. Romantic opportunities will be plentiful if you go out with friends. Most partner problems are a result of both people not living up to their promises. Limitations will set in if you haven't followed the rules. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

(Apr. 21- May 21)

(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

You are able to make changes in your home that will be favourable to all involved. You will be erratic and quite likely to make personal mistakes. Try not to take everything so seriously. Upgrading at this point is not a bad plan. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

You must watch your tendency to spend whatever you make. Try to spend time with those having similar interests. Restrictions may be difficult for you to live with. You need to be careful not to make promises that you can't fulfil. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. (May 22 - June 21)

(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Risky financial ventures will result in unrecoverable losses. Find out all the facts before you jump to conclusions. Encourage the youngsters in your family. Moneymaking ventures may just turn your life around. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Don't overspend or give too freely to others. Your determination and sheer desire to do your own thing will be successful. Home improvement projects will run smoothly. Sudden romantic infatuations could lead to a significant and prosperous connection. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday. (June 22 - July 22)

(July 23 - Aug. 22)

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You are best to do your research before taking on such a venture. You will reap the benefits if you put money into upgrading your residence. Your determination may make you a little overbearing when dealing with others. You can stabilize your personal relationship if you're willing to communicate honestly. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

You must consider yourself for a change. You will be in a high cycle regarding work. Don't let children or elders put demands on your time. Don't reveal information that is personal or confidential. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

(Jan. 21- Feb. 19)

Be careful not to hurt someone's feelings. You are best to keep your money tied up in a safe and secure place. Opportunities to get involved in investment groups will payoff. Try not to get backed into corners. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday. (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23)

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

Uncertainty regarding your direction is likely. You may want to plan physical activities that will help burn off some of their excess energy. Try to put your money away for a rainy day. You will be best suited to doing things around the house or inviting friends over for a visit. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Jokes of the Month The Chinese Takeaway

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I ordered a Chinese takeaway from a local place, just been to pick it up and as I was driving home, I heard the bags rustling and moving!! I thought what on Earth is that. Has something got in the bag? I thought I could see a little pair of eyes peering out at me. I was driving so I leaned forward, picked up the bag, put it on the passenger seat and there it was again, more rustling and little eyes looking out from behind the prawn crackers. I thought, it’s got to be a rat or a mouse or something, so I carefully pulled open the top of the bag...and there it was ... ... A Peeking Duck!

A little girl was sitting on her grandfather’s lap as he read her a bedtime story. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally, she spoke up, “Grandpa, did God make you?” “Yes, sweetheart,” he answered. “God made me a long time ago.” “Oh,” she paused. “Grandpa, did God make me too?” “Yes, indeed, honey,” he said. “God made you just a little while ago. “Feeling their respective faces again, the little girl observed, “God’s getting better at it, isn’t He?”

Birthday Gift Bob was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was really angry. She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE!" The next morning he got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up, she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway. Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, brought the box back in the house. She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale. Bob has been missing since Friday.

Danger You are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed. On your right side is a sharp drop off, and on your left side is an elephant traveling at the same speed as you. Directly in front of you is another galloping horse but your horse is unable to overtake it. Behind you is a lion running at the same speed as you and the horse in front of you. What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation? Get your drunk ass off the merry-go-round!

Smarter than Einstein At the conclusion of the sermon, the worshippers filed out of the sanctuary to greet the minister. As one shook the minister’s hand, he said, “Thanks for the interesting message, Reverend. You know, I bet you’re smarter than Einstein”. Beaming with pride, the minister said, “Why, thank you, brother!” As the week went by, the minister began to think about the man’s compliment. The more he thought, the more he wondered why anyone would deem him smarter than Einstein. The following Sunday, he asked the man, “Exactly what did you mean that I must be smarter than Einstein?” The man replied, “Well, Reverend, they say that Einstein was so smart that only ten people in the entire world could understand him. But Reverend, no one at all can understand what you talk about in the pulpit, week after week!” Worth A Try! The man credited with inventing the personal computer has died due to a failure of his life support machine. His last words were, "Have you tried switching it off and on again?"

...and next... Visit to the Doctor A lady comes home from her doctor's appointment grinning from ear to ear. Her husband asks, "Why are you so happy?" The wife says, "The doctor told me that for a fortyfive year old woman, I have the breasts of a eighteen year old." "Oh yeah?" quipped her husband, "What did he say about your fortyfive year old ass?" She said, "Your name never came up in the conversation." Inflation

Wrong Start A priest, a minister and a rabbi want to see who’s best at his job. So they each go into the woods, find a bear, and attempt to convert it. Later they get together. The priest begins: “When I found the bear, I read to him from the Catechism and sprinkled him with holy water. Next week is his first communion.” “I found a bear by the stream,” says the minister, “and preached God’s holy word. The bear was so mesmerised that he let me baptise him.” They both look down at the rabbi, who is lying on a gurney in a body cast. “Looking back,” he says, “maybe I shouldn't have started with the circumcision.” The Diagnosis A man has been sleeping around and was worried he may have contracted AIDS. He goes to the doctor to get a check-up. The doctor returns and says “I have two lots of good news for you.” The man is perplexed but hopeful asks: “What’s the first good news?” Doctor replies, “You don’t have AIDS!” The man is very relieved but now even more curious so he asks the doctor, “Then what’s the other good news?” Doctor responds, “You have a new strain of STD which stands for ‘Sexually Transmitted Disease’ and they’re going to name it after you in all the medical journals!” “You’ll be really famous!”

There’s this story of an old lady selling pretzels for 25 cents on a corner in New York. Every day a young man passes her at lunchtime and drops a quarter in the cup, but doesn’t take a pretzel. She never says a word. He does this for three years, until one day he drops the quarter in her cup and she finally speaks. “They’re 30 cents now.” Little Johnny "If you had a dollar," quizzed the teacher, "and you asked your father for another dollar and fifty cents, how much money would you have?" "One dollar," answered little Johnny. "You don't know your basic maths," said the teacher shaking her head, disappointed. Little Johnny shook his head too, "You don't know my daddy." The Frog A 92 year old man is walking through a park and sees a talking frog. He picks up the frog and the frogs says, “If you kiss me, I will turn into a beautiful princess and be yours for a week.” The old man puts the frog in his pocket. The frog screams, “Hey if you kiss me, I will turn into a beautiful princess and make love to you for a whole month.” The old man looks at the frog and says, “At my age I’d rather have a talking frog.”

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