The Almeria Focus - May 2017 by The Almeria Focus

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Contents From Summer to Easter ......................................................…...10 In the News ........…................…………................................…….12 So Now You Know ................................................................................48 Not a New Game of Chess ..........................................................50 The Air We Breathe .................................................................52 The “Pablo Ráez” Effect ......................................................54 The Fear of Flying .................................................................56 A New Rail Timetable .............................................................58 Affected by ‘Brexit’ .............................................................60 A-Z Directory ……………….......……................................................66 Useful Numbers ..................................................................110 Community News ............................................................................112 What’s On ..................................................................................114 Activities, Clubs and Associations ........................................119 Your Stars …..........…………......……........................................…123 Jokes of the Month ………………............................................124 Coffee Break …………………….............................................…126 For general enquiries, call Clare on 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com For advertising enquiries, call Rob on 619 833 041.

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From Easter to Summer

he good weather and the numbers of Spanish nationals coming to this area for Easter, (along with non-Spanish tourists of course) resulted in record numbers. In Mojácar and other locations the large hotels were pre-booked to their maximum capacity, and the now popular “last minute” bookings helped swell the numbers even more. The Mojácar tourist department stated that all the hotel space from 4*down to family ones can cater for 10,200 visitors with the majority of them full over Easter. The fairly recent award as being one of the “Prettiest villages in Spain” given to Mojácar and Lucainena de los Torres has helped publicise this area. Apart from the new beach promenade in Mojácar the re-opening of the Plaza Nueva and viewing area in the village was completed on schedule. Rural tourism also recorded good results, and Cabo de Gata is 4thin a list of the “top ten” most beautiful beach areas in Spain. Mojácar was the location recently for a Spanish TV series where viewers vote for the “top” destination.

grace period of 12 months to install things such as air-conditioning, so this needs to be done if not yet completed. Nearly 900 properties in Almería province have gone on the register, but this is “probably” only about 30%. Fines for non-compliance start at 18,000 Euros. The first Sunday in May is “Día de la Madre”, Spanish Mothers Day, so this year it is May 7th. May is also the time when the children of practising Roman Catholics receive their “first communion” (primera communion) at their parish church, followed by a lunchtime meal for family and friends. The former very lavish events have been toned down since the economic crisis, but you may find that your favourite large Spanish restaurants are hosting these on Sunday lunchtimes.

A Romeria

The period between Easter and the summer season is always the time when businesses cross their fingers that having opened at Easter there will still be a good number of tourists in the lull before summer. Some beach bars wait until later in the season and over Easter there were eight large hotels in the province that didn’t open, including Hotel Best Mojácar. These businesses decided that Easter income might well be eaten up by wages May 15th (A Monday this year) is a major fiesta date and running expenses until the summer visitors in Madrid in celebration of the Spanish saint Isidro. arrive. He died about 1172 but was a farmer who reputedly helped large numbers of the poor in Madrid. He is In other articles we comment on ‘Brexit’ and also the male patron saint in local municipalities Gibraltar. One tongue in cheek commentator has including Mojácar, Los Gallardos, Sorbas, Turre, Tijola, claimed that Gibraltar will be given to Spain in return and Tabernas. These places will have local fiestas for Benidorm becoming a British territory! with many businesses shut, and a feature of these events is a “Romeria”. These are processions of Cities and towns are now unveiling their pre-summer decorated farm vehicles that head off into the events and we list the most relevant ones in our countryside where food and drink is consumed. As “What’s On” section. May 15th is a Monday, some of these events will take place on the Sunday. In June there are no Last year, the new regulations for holiday rental national “red” fiesta dates where everything shuts properties in urban areas to go on the Andalucía down. Mojácar “Moors & Christians” weekend is registry had to be completed by May 11th, with a from June 9th– 11th.

In the News A Step in the Right Direction A resolution aimed at protecting the rights of British citizens currently in EU countries has been passed in the European Parliament. There were 516 votes in favour, 133 against, and 50 abstentions. The proposals were put forward by Guy Verhofstadt who leads the EU in the ‘Brexit’ negotiations. The resolution calls for expat rights to be given full consideration and priority in the EU negotiations to recognize the fact that “many UK citizens have expressed strong opposition to losing the rights they currently enjoy”. A spokesman for Mr. Verhofstadt said they were very pleased with the result of the vote. “The resolution was outspoken, with no vague text, and it still obtained a two-thirds majority”. So good news so far! A New Organization The Andalucía parliament has approved the setting up of a joint body to co-ordinate transplants, blood donations, and tissue banks throughout all the provinces, including Almería. Spain is by far the world leader in transplants or blood donations. In 2016, 286,000 blood donors catered for the complete requirements of all the hospitals in Andalucía. Donations and transplants of corneas, tissues, and heart valves topped 3,400 and 814 organ transplants took place. Registration for bone marrow transplants in Spain went up by 32,000 people in 2016 to a total of 73,000 that is a 228% rise. We explain how this has come about in an article. Action Requested Politicians in Andalucía (the governing body for Almería province) are trying to pressurize the Spanish State into taking action to prevent flooding in the Lubrin, Antas and Vera regions. Pueblo Laguna and Puerto Rey are top of a list of “black spots” where urgent action is needed to prevent a repeat of the disastrous flooding in 2012. In 2001, work to dredge and deepen the various river beds was declared to be of “general interest” and, as part of a larger hydrological plan, 29 million Euros was earmarked for this work. Only very minor improvements have been made. The politicians

from Andalucía are asking the Spanish State to immediately include this work in their budget proposals, along with repairs to the large desalination plant at Palomares that was severely damaged in the 2012 floods and has never been put back in operation.

Scrapped One of the very controversial laws passed by the previous Spanish Parliament is known as “El Ley Mordaza” (Gag Law). This set up large fines for public demonstrations in various locations. If a demonstration took place without prior permission in areas such as outside the national or regional parliament, fines could be handed down of 30,000 - 600,000 Euros. Disrupting public speeches, sports events, or religious celebrations, could mean a fine of 600 - 300,000 Euros. Photographing members of the police or security services was outlawed on the grounds it was liable to result in individual officers being identified, and “showing a lack of respect” when police were trying to break up public demonstrations could result in a fine of 600-30,000 Euros. Now, the opposition parties in the current Spanish Parliament, who when they join together have a large majority, have voted to scrap this law. Critics said it was reminiscent of the harsh penalties put in place during the Franco years, when General Franco introduced a whole battery of restrictive practices. Opposition MPs stated that previous regulations before the new law was put in place were quite adequate. The present ‘PP’ party Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, and his 131 MPs cannot block any action by opposition MPs who form a majority. 176 MPs out of the total of 350 are a majority. This is a very good example of how laws and regulations can be passed in the existing Spanish parliament, even if the Prime Minister and his party do not support them. Carmen Chacon One of the brightest stars in Spanish politics, Carmen Chacon, died on April 9th aged 46. From birth she suffered from a congenital heart condition that caused her death. She broke the mould of women not being appointed to important positions in

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In the News Spanish government. She became deputy leader in the Spanish parliament, Minister for Housing, and Minister of Defence in 2008. Pregnant at the time, she subsequently went to meet Spanish troops in Afghanistan. Her photograph there when she was seven months pregnant has become an iconic symbol of women in high office. In February 2012 she stood for the leadership of the ‘PSOE’ party and only lost the party election by 22 votes. She studied in the UK, Canada, and Switzerland and spoke fluent French & English. She became the first Spanish woman to be awarded the “Young Global Leader” distinction from the World Economic Forum and was an observer at the elections in BosniaHerzegovina and Albania. The three candidates vying for the leadership of the ‘PSOE’ at present cancelled all their planned meetings, and her coffin was taken to the ‘PSOE’ headquarters in Madrid for politicians, party members, and admirers, to pay their respects and sign a book of condolence. Carmen had links with Olula del Rio from her childhood, and an apartment at San Juan de los Terreros.

It’s Renta Time The annual declaration of income tax, known as the ‘Renta’, has to be completed by June 30th for the tax year 2016. People wishing to make an appointment at the ‘Hacienda’ tax office (in HuércalOvera locally) can do this from May 4th and appointments start from May 11th where assistance will be given in filling in the forms. Many people use ‘gestors’ to complete the paperwork for them. A previous on-line system known as ‘PADRE’ has been superseded by ‘Renta Web’ that was introduced last year. No download of any program is necessary and access is made direct to the Hacienda website. The site can be accessed from computers, tablets, and mobiles, and if a person has only partly completed the declaration they can go back to it at a later date, without starting again. A person needs their Número de Identificación Fiscal (NIF number) and the amount put in box 440 on the declaration made last year for 2015. Self-employed persons making the tax return still have to use the ‘PADRE’ system this

year, but next year the ‘Renta Web’ site will be extended to them as well. People who receive payments as refunds owing to the abusive “floor rates” of interest rates are able to account for this in the tax relief they receive for buying a main property. This only relates to 2012 to present date as the Hacienda is precluded from applying this to previous years, and interest on the “unpaid tax” will not be reclaimed as is normal.

Allow More Time! Airports are now having to carry out more comprehensive checks at passport controls from April 7th following an amendment to the “Schengen Border Control”. This deals with the free movement over EU borders for EU citizens and the entry of non-EU nationalities. This is mainly an “anti-terrorist” measure following attacks in many European cities. Passengers (including EU citizens) will now have their details run through several databases including Schengen, Interpol, “wanted” lists, and lost or stolen passport data. Passengers are being advised to allow more time at busy Spanish airports to avoid missing their flights, as happened at Málaga soon after the introduction, and 90 minute queues at Palma. Initial periods of 30 days up to a maximum of 6 months, are the times when the checks will be carried out on a daily basis and are mandatory. After this period, “spot” checks may be introduced instead or a further extension for another 30 days.

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In the News The same regulations also apply to sea or land entry. An emergency meeting of the European Commission was called for on April 12th, after enormous delays in Greece and Spain, and chaos at the Spain/Gibraltar border. It was agreed that the new regulations could be dispensed with temporarily when there were “overwhelming difficulties” owing to the numbers of passengers. Delays in Spain have been stated in the UK press and social media sites to be a result of the Spain/Gibraltar controversy. This is entirely false.

Cancelled Tour ‘Medina Azahara’ is a band from Córdoba that was formed in 1979 with their own unique type of rock music entitled “Andalusian rock”. They were recently due to perform in New York, Dallas, Maryland, and Chicago. Their keyboard player put “yes” by mistake on one of the questions on the website ‘ESTA’ which is the “Electronic System for Travel Authorization” into the US for Europeans. Because of this mistake he was refused entry, and this was still refused after he visited the US embassy in Madrid to try and rectify the mistake and was questioned for two hours. The band had to cancel their tour and promised refunds to the hundreds of fans who had bought tickets. “Miss World 2009” The Gibraltarian Kaiana Aldorino, Miss World in 2009, has been elected the new mayoress of Gibraltar. At her investiture she announced that Gibraltar was British and would always remain so. Aged 30 with a son, she has been vice-mayor for 16 months. She works in the Human Resources Department at the San Bernado Hospital in Gibraltar. The “Miss World” organizers sent their congratulations, as well as a gift of 10,000 dollars for the Children’s Department of the hospital. Kaiana has stated on her Instagram page that Mother Theresa was not able to change the world on her own, but a stone thrown into the water produces waves.

European Bank are now in circulation. The improved design has various new features to prevent forgery. The paper used is much more durable and the value of the note and the left and right hand borders are now in relief to help people who are blind or have sight problems to identify them.

Potential Problems The ‘IEEE’ is the Spanish “think tank” of the Ministry of Defence. They are expressing concerns regarding terrorist activity in Algeria. 46% of natural gas comes into Spain from Algeria, and the major pipeline and collection centre is in Almería. Total gas coming from Algeria (including natural gas) accounts for 60% of the gas used in Spain. The worries are that terrorist actions might cripple the natural gas centre in Algeria, with a major impact on Spain. When the pipeline was built in 2011 the cost to Spain was 4.2 billion Euros. The “think tank” state that terrorist action so far in Algeria has not been a common occurrence, but they are worried that this might change. In theory, the major Russian pipeline could provide an alternative source, but a reliance on Russian gas is not considered a good move, particularly with the sanctions against Russia presently in place. Reverting to obtaining gas from Libya, a previous major supplier, is also ruled out at present because of the unsettled state of the country. A Home for the Elderly Garrucha is to have a home for the elderly with 20 day places, 24 double rooms, and 11 single rooms. Tenders are being invited with an estimated cost of 2 million Euros for the 3,500 m2 building on 2 floors. The company selected will have to finance the construction with a concession to operate it for 40 years. María López Cervantes, the mayoress, promised that a home would be provided when she took office.

Personal Finance People borrowing money in Spain for a short period of time (generally less than twelve months), or over New Banknotes a longer period of time (typically involving the The 50 Euros new banknotes from the Central purchase of a car over five years) are experiencing

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In the News changes as regards the interest charged. Banks are trying to pull in more money, particularly with all the problems due to the “abusive” floor-rate interest scandal and refunds. Last Christmas, the short term interest rate was generally 3.2 % but in the first quarter of 2017 this has risen to 3.8%. Compared to 2013 this is still much better than the typical interest rate of 6.38% that was the highest rate in the last few years. Interest rate on a medium term period was 7.12% at the end of 2016, but has now risen to 7.77%. Credit card charges have remained at almost the same level since 2012 when the rate was 20.9%, hitting a high in 2014 of 21.17%. Last Christmas the rate was 20.84% but so far this year has fallen slightly to 20.79% on average. The period from Easter to summer is when more purchases are made, so credit card suppliers have a larger income. In 2016, total finance advanced for all purchases in Spain amounted to 27 billion Euros, up 14% on 2015. The peak year was before the financial and construction crises when 32 billion Euros was borrowed in 2009. 37% of money borrowed is for the purchase of vehicles. ‘FACUA’, the official Spanish consumer organization, state that anybody wanting a loan should shop around. Taking finance from a garage or vehicle manufacture is usually cheaper than from a bank, but this should be checked out before a purchase is agreed.

Mojácar Fees Mojácar town hall has passed a resolution regarding vehicle access to a property, or the loading and unloading of goods, where vehicles drive across the pavement. The basic fee is 80 Euros per year, for a maximum parking of 3 vehicles and an entrance 3 metres wide. A smaller entrance is rated proportionately, with an additional 10 Euros per extra vehicle. Letters will be sent to property owners asking if they want to pay the appropriate fee that will give them unhindered access, and if so a “vado” (no-parking sign) will be provided. ‘PSOE’ opposition party councillors claim that if no reply is received from the letters, a “vado” sign will be provided automatically and the fee is then payable. They say that this “tax” is confusing as requesting a “vado” is not compulsory. It appears that in the case of

communities, each owner will be asked to pay where parking within the community is available. Another regulation passed at the same council session was that “historic” or “vintage” motor vehicles over 25 yrs old are now exempt from paying the town hall equivalent of road tax.

Sewage Disposal Starting in 1991, the EU issued a directive regarding sewage treatment. By 2005, any EU location with more than 2,000 inhabitants was required to have an adequate treatment plant. In 2011 the EU referred Spain to the EU tribunal of justice on the grounds that 39 towns/cities over 10,000 inhabitants still did not comply with their guidelines. In 2016 the EU Tribunal recommended that Spain should be fined for non-compliance. In a list of member states where it is considered a lot more needs to be done, Spain is 19th in the list of 25. France is also on this list and the UK as well. Mojácar “Top”? Josemi and “J.M.” are two men who come to a particular location in Spain as part of a television series, “Caza Adventuras” (Hunting adventures). Viewers can vote for a “top” destination from a total of 25. The two travellers recently came to Mojácar and went to the Marina de la Torre golf course, had a scuba diving session, visited the Torre de la Mena tower, Macenas beach, Mojácar promenade, and visited the village where they tried the Mediterranean cuisine. The programme is televised throughout the Pais Vasco region, Youtube, and Facebook, and the TV programme attracts over 1 million viewers. Votes are then registered for the most popular locations by would-be visitors. Carmen García, the councillor for tourism, showed the two visitors round Mojácar and states they were suitably impressed! A Really Good Invention One of Spain’s worst air disasters took place in 2008 when 154 people died in “The ‘Spanair’ accident” when one of their planes crashed on take-off in Madrid. Only 19 people survived, including a young student of telecommunications, Rafael Vidal. A

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In the News fracture of his leg refused to heal despite several operations, and he was told he needed to use crutches for the rest of his life. Finding that existing crutches were awkward and heavy and could lead to tendonitis he decided to see if there could be a new lighter design. Friends and industrialists he contacted told him that ideas he had were impracticable, but he persevered. With another friend he developed a carbon fibre crutch that went through 16 prototypes until they found the ideal material and design in 2011. The new crutches are now fully available for purchasers and weigh 240 grams, the same weight as a smartphone, and the selling price is 240 Euros a pair; 1 Euro per gram. The two inventors were recently awarded a prize for “outstanding contribution” at a large annual event in Birmingham concerned with personal improvement for physically challenged persons. Studies in the US in the last couple of years have shown that the use of these lightweight crutches can mean an operation for tendonitis problems is not needed. An orthopaedic department led by a specialist at ‘La Paz’ hospital in Madrid has recommended that all patients who need crutches should be given the new models. The two young inventors have also marketed a very lightweight walking frame. Four other people now work with the two inventors in their ‘INDESmed’ company.

A Major Reduction In an article we deal with new investments and promises of concrete action regarding the ‘AVE’ (high speed train). These were announced when the Spanish Minister of Transport, Íñigo de la Serna, recently visited Almería. The following day the proposed budget for Almería province for 2017 was announced as part of the government budget for 2017 that has not yet been passed in parliament. Since 2002-2016, the lowest amount earmarked for Almería province was 173 million Euros in 2006. From 2007 it went up steadily and peaked at 565 million in 2009, falling to 446 million in 2011. The present ‘PP’ government first took office in 2012 and the budget then dropped to 269 million in 2012 falling to 204 million in 2016. The 2017 amount is 39.7 million Euros! This amount has been described

as “derisory” and “quite unacceptable” by various politicians and representatives of industry and infrastructure in Almería province. 1.5 million Euros is for the repair and refurbishment of the old Almería station that is recognized as being of great historical and cultural importance and has steadily been deteriorating. This amount of money was the only immediate money promised by De la Serna when he came to Almería. A total of 110 million Euros of the promised investment in the 2016 budget only resulted in 15 million being advanced. Critics stated that the 2023 date for the completion of the ‘AVE’ is quite unrealistic and a more likely date (hopefully!) is 2025.

Palm Oil Ban? Palm oil is used in food and cosmetics, but the Spanish Society of Diet and Food Science have recommended that consumers should avoid products that contain this oil on a regular basis. They state that in its basic form, palm oil is rich in vitamins A & E but loses any nutritional value in many food processes where it is manipulated by the manufacturers. Various studies have indicated a risk to health but not all the conclusions are the same. Major claims are that palm oil in large quantities may be associated with cancer, diabetes, and obesity. The Spanish supermarket chains ‘Alcampo’, ‘Eroski’, ‘Dia’, and ‘Mercadona’ have announced that they are talking with their suppliers and will phase out the use of palm oil in their own

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In the News brands. The food chain ‘SuperSano’ has already a major survey to find leaks, as Galasa only bill for 50% of the water they buy. The other 50% is lost done this. in old pipelines. The company was criticised for not A Consistent Denial of Information dealing with leaks and work that needed doing when Last month we reported that the ‘PP’ opposition houses or areas lost their supply. The complaint party in Albox town hall are alleging that more was that they employed a variety of subcontractors irregularities have come to light after an inspection instead of an agreement that one company would of town hall documentation. This follows Rogelio handle this at a defined contract cost. A proposal Mena, the ex-mayor, being forced to stand down that the cost of water must go up is being fought as mayor, with a 30 month ban on holding public by various town halls. The diputación has had various office. His conviction in a court and appeal court meetings with town halls who are threatening to in Almería found that he had consistently refused rescind their contract with Galasa and obtain water to supply information to the opposition councillors. elsewhere. Vera town obtain their water and sewage The ex-mayor of Carboneras, Salvador Hernández, treatment from ‘Codeur’ who have a contract with was in court on April 26th accused of a similar the town hall. The total capacity is far more than consistent denial of information. The Ministerio current requirements, and before Galasa was bailed Fiscal (Spanish crown prosecution service) is asking out it was suggested that ‘Codeur’ could become for a ban on holding public office for three years. a major supplier to other municipalities. Garrucha town hall state that they may well do this. A technical Bankia “Floor-Rate” Refunds survey that the town hall commissioned supports Bankia have announced that during April they intend this proposal. The mayor of Serón also considers to have dealt with all the present claims from that they should abandon Galasa and in Lucainena mortgage holders for a refund relating to the de las Torres, Sorbas, and Tabernas, joint meetings “abusive” floor rate clauses. These are the clauses are taking place. They say there are frequent cuts that many banks put in their mortgages that in the supply and tanker lorries have to supply water specified an illegal minimum interest rate, more quite often. Critics say that no action to trace and than the ‘Euribor’ plus normal bank charge rate, in stop the leaks has been started, and the company the period starting from 2009. Bankia stated in statutes are being changed without a full discussion. early April that they had received 33,000 requests The diputación is run by the ‘PP’ political party, and for repayment and had dealt with 25,000 of these many councils with a ‘PSOE’ party majority are not and refunded 127 million Euros. They expect to in agreement with the proposals, so there is a make refunds to about 57,000-60,000 mortgage political side to these arguments as well. holders throughout Spain, so they are expecting another 24,000 claimants. The grand total of New Mortgage Proposals refunds is stated to amount to 200 million Euros. Luis de Guindos is the Spanish Minister for the Economy and has unveiled some of his plans for Still Many Problems the mortgage industry where sweeping changes ‘Galasa’ is the company who supply about 90% of are going to be put in place. Up to now, mortgages the water in this area, and operate sewage have been foreclosed and evictions made after a treatment plants. The public company is 51% owned non-payment of as little as three months. Lenders by the Almería Diputación (County Council). Last will be prohibited from doing this until the nonDecember an emergency injection of cash was payment amounts to 3% - 5% of the total mortgage made, otherwise the company would have gone amount, depending on the reason for an eviction into liquidation. There were various terse meetings procedure. Until 2013, a lender was able to foreclose before this was approved, and promises made that a mortgage if only one payment had not been a variety of actions would follow. One of these was made. A person with a mortgage of 100,000 Euros

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In the News over 15 years will not now be liable for eviction notification until the unpaid amount is 5,000 Euros, which is ten missed payments. The Junta de Andalucía (which includes Almería province) tried to introduce a law in 2014 that banks could not foreclose on persons in severe economic difficulties, and the property would be taken over by the Junta and then let to the owner at a special rate. The exact terms were ruled by the Spanish High Court as being too harsh for the mortgage lenders and unconstitutional, and a new scheme will now be introduced. The Junta will exercise a right to buy a property outright when it is being auctioned for non-payment, or when a lender has agreed to a “dación en pago”. (This is where the bank agrees to cancel the mortgage for the sum of money outstanding from the total mortgage amount). This will apply to the unemployed under the age of 35 who have no income, persons over the age of 65, and victims of domestic violence. These property owners will then pay an acceptable “social” monthly rent depending on their financial situation. The Junta have earmarked 4 million Euros for this scheme that is intended to apply to 200 properties between now and 2020.

Cross the Box When a person or company in Spain makes the ‘Renta’ income tax return they can indicate that they want 0.7% of the tax they have to pay to go either to the Roman Catholic Church or to charitable and social organizations in Spain, or both of them (so they each receive 0.7%). The amount of money that this generates is apportioned out by the ‘Hacienda’, the Spanish tax man. It makes no different to the individual tax payer at all, and the tax they pay is unchanged. This is entirely voluntary and depends on whether a taxpayer decides to do this or not. In the 2016 tax declaration for the 2015 tax year, 11 million people chose the charitable donations, 7.3 million asked for the money to go to the Catholic Church, 3.9 million chose both, and 5.8 million did nothing. 19% of the money given to the Catholic Church in 2016 was to pay Social Security and tax from the clergy, salaries, and pastoral activities. 81% was to defray costs in general

throughout Spain. Roman Catholic bishops, archbishops, and cardinals are all paid 1,250 Euros a month in “wages”, with the two extra monthly payments on top. Payment for priests comes from money donated by parishioners. 1,378 different organizations dealing with 7 million vulnerable persons in a large number of categories received money from the charitable and social category. In 2016, the Catholic Church received 249 million Euros, and charitable institutions 300 million. In years gone by the most money went to the Catholic Church, but this has now changed steadily since 2009. It has to be remembered that when a form has boxes on it in Spain, the letter “X” means “yes” not “no”! A box with no “X” and left blank means “no”. “Ticks” have no significance in official Spanish paperwork!

Credit & Debit Cards Some sections of the population in Spain believe that the economy is improving and they can make purchases again. The number of credit cards in Spain is now 48.7 million, which means many people have more than one. The 48.7 total is 9.32 million more than the population of Spain of persons over the age of 15, so in theory every one of these people has 1.89 credit cards. Signs that the economy in Spain has probably “turned the corner” include a 3% rise in purchases in 2016. The number of debit cards in circulation is 26 million, and the number of transaction using credit and debit cards is almost identical at present. Banks state that many purchases are made with debit cards as opposed to credit cards by people who are still worried about their job situation and don’t want to run up debts. Go To ‘Specsavers’ A study of the visual capabilities of Spanish drivers has concluded that 600,000 have a 50% visual deterioration. 7 million drivers (27%) of all drivers need to wear spectacles or contact lenses and the study states that regular eye tests are very important. They consider that 90% of the information drivers need to process comes from sight, and a 50% deficiency can lead to three times as many accidents as people who have good sight.

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In the News They recommend that tests for drivers over the age of 65, where their sight is part of the test, should be done every two years, rather than five years at present. They also say that driving without prescription sunglasses (only 16% of drivers do) or photo-chromatic lenses is another problem, and in strong sunlight with normal glasses a driver needs much more time to react to changing traffic conditions. The study concludes that many elderly drivers accept that they have problems at night time and voluntarily cut down their driving at night as a result. Despite this, they say that the ‘DGT’ (Spanish traffic authority) should consider the nature and make-up of road signs, and a large number of road signs in a short distance can cause problems of visual identification, and may lead to confusion and a slower reaction time.

A Good Joke “Benidorm Today” recently posted a news item suggesting that Spain is going to be given Gibraltar in exchange for Benidorm becoming a UK territory. It pointed out that the number of Brits in Benidorm is twice the number of residents in Gibraltar. It purported to have conducted interviews “for” and “against” from Benidorm residents! Not Guilty! On February 28th , ‘Día de Andalucía’, which was a Tuesday, and the day before school started again after the fiesta, a mother in El Ejido lost her patience when her 15 yr old son refused to do any studying by 8pm and continued using his mobile phone. After repeated denials to stop using his phone the mother forcibly took it from him. As he resisted he finished up with minor damage to his hand, and another relative took him to a medical centre. Following this, the minor made a “denuncia” (an official complaint) to the police! A judge in a children’s court ruled that the mother’s action was not designed to cause any harm to her son, and it was his resistance that caused the slight injury. The judge agreed with the mother that it was her responsibility that her son studied as the school requested, and there had been a four day period without school when he could have studied. The other consideration was

whether the mother had “abused” her son in her actions. The judge decided that she had not done this. A previous juvenile court in Spain has ruled that a mother who prohibited her child from leaving the house over a period of days as a punishment was acting unfairly as regarding the number of days and the initial problem.

Eat More Beans and Pulses The “Mediterranean diet” is considered the cornerstone of healthy eating and includes regular amounts of beans and pulses. The Spanish Nutritional Society states in a report that prepacked food has resulted in the recommended intake of 40 grams per day falling to 10 in the last thirty years. This drop is not a feature of diet in Italy or Greece that also embrace the Mediterranean diet. The society state that in Andalucía (which includes Almería province) consumption has fallen from 29 grams per day in 1980 to 8.6 in 2016. Persons aged from 65-75 consume the most followed by other adults but children only consume an average of 12 grams per day which is a cause for concern. The society state that school meals are very important regarding the ingredients. They say that the traditional diet has been proved to be very healthy and important for a balanced diet, and must be regained. They consider that 20 grams of beans and pulses per day should be a target amount, particularly for children. The recommended intake per year is 7 kg, and they say this has fallen to only 3 kg.

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In the News A Key Date The new proposals for the ‘AVE’ (high speed train) from Murcia-Almería are highlighted in an article. The new date for completion is 2023. If it had been in April 2022 this is a very significant date. At 3pm on April 14th, 1992, the first ‘AVE’ train left Madrid for Seville, and cut the journey time for the 472 km distance to 2 hours 52 minutes. It was opened to the general public on April 21st. This year is the 25th anniversary, and April 2022 will be the 30th. The arrival of the ‘AVE’ was timed to coincide with the opening of the 1992 Seville international “Expo” event that drew 42 million visitors in the first six months. Passengers travelling between the two cities quickly duplicated, and 270 million passengers have used the train to date. Including modernization at the Atocha station in Madrid and the new station at Seville, the cost was 2.7 billion Euros. Today, the ‘AVE’ line is a total of 3,240 km that connects 47 cities, the largest network after China.

A Russian Hacker The National Police in Barcelona arrested a Russian computer programmer in early April. Piotr Levasho appeared on a “search & capture” list from the US in relation to cyber-attacks from last November during the Presidential Elections. The FBI claims that he was responsible for the hacking and publication of documentation designed to embarrass the Democratic Party and provide assistance to the election of Donald Trump, organized by the Kremlin. The Spanish authorities were aware that he had arrived in Barcelona on a flight with his wife and child, and he was arrested shortly afterwards. A Spanish court will now rule on his extradition to the US. The Russian consulate in Barcelona confirmed his arrest and stated they were offering consular assistance. His wife stated that he had told her the arrest was in connection to a computer virus he had allegedly created that helped Donald Trump to be elected.

A Bit Better! The registered number of unemployed persons in Almería province last March was 63,112, but there is usually a drop during and after Easter. Since 2013, unemployment in the province has fallen by 18,000

people, so this is some cause for optimism. Only 6% of persons who have found work in the last 12 months are on a permanent contract; the others are on short-term contracts. The EU says that Spain must take action to ensure that temporary contracts reduce, as the long term effects are not good. Young people are not taking their first steps on the property ladder if they are worried their work situation is not secure. Fewer people in 2017 consider they are liable to lose their jobs than in 2016, which is again a slightly better sign. Tomás Burgos is the Spanish Secretary of State for Social Security, and the number of people who pay into the system is just under 18 million. The difference between the amounts received from employment is still much less than that paid out on pensions, and the government have been injecting money to reduce the deficit. With the “extra” payments that pensioners receive in July and November, the available funds will run out by the end of 2017. The Spanish government are suggesting that the treasury lend the Social Security department the money necessary to keep it afloat. Special pensions for widows and orphans still come out of the same pot, and current ideas are that this amount should be sourced elsewhere. If this was done the Spanish Social security would only provide pensions to people who have retired.

A Lot of People! The Spanish Navy frigate ‘Canarias’ is one of the ships that patrol the Mediterranean sea to intercept and rescue the would-be immigrant “boat people”, and operates out of the US navy base at Rota in Cádiz. Recently, on a routine patrol, they intercepted and rescued 1,800 people from 14 boats in 12 hours! The presence of the mostly inflatable craft is monitored, and rescue missions are organized from a central base in Rome. The captain of the ‘Canarias’ was told that no other ship except theirs was in the appropriate area or could get there in time to assist in the rescue. 86% of the boat people come from Nigeria, Somalia, Mali, New Guinea, Senegal, Ethiopia, Egypt, Ghana, and Morocco. Once on shore, interviews take place to try and establish who is involved in the trafficking. The average price paid for a place on these craft oscillates from 800-2,000 Euros. In times of good weather, the number of craft and immigrants

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same person cannot obtain another 60 cms until a period of nine minutes has elapsed from the first time! Each of the six machines in use at present costs the equivalent of 700 Euros to manufacture and install.

The Mojácar ‘PGOU’ At a special council meeting in Mojácar, the approval of the new ‘PGOU’ document has been approved. These documents, that all municipalities have to put in place, cover the official plan for future growth and plans for approved urban development. Since the ‘PGOU’ had first been published in September 2014, a total of 105 objections or modifications had been notified to the council. 32 of these were acted on, another 25 are being studied and 48 have been denied. The plan allows for a possible increase in population (if all of it is put in place) from the present number of dwellings that is 9,500 up to 15,000. This would mean the inhabitants would increase to 25,800. The “ring road” to take traffic from the village area off the beach road forms part of this plan, along with recreational facilities, parking, and further beach development for tourists and residents. The mayoress, Rosa María Cano, welcomed the passing of the future plans and observed that no previous council had managed to bring this to fruition.

A Complicated System! Many public toilets in China have a large influx of visitors who still lack the basic facilities in their homes. For this reason, toilet rolls are rarely provided as, if so, they disappear at the speed of light. A packet of tissues that Chinese people carry round with them is the normal solution. A new system is now being pioneered in Pekin at a very popular tourist destination. Special dispensers at face height provide 60 cms of toilet paper. The special feature is that the face of the person is scanned and stored. The

Mercadona The supermarket chain bought goods from suppliers in Andalucía (including Almería province) to the value of 2.8 billion Euros in 2016 which is 4% more than in 2015. 5,910 companies provided food and goods, and their in-house brands, ‘Hacendado’, ‘Bosque Verde’, ‘Delipus’ and ‘Compoy’ are partly supplied from companies in Andalucía. Direct and indirect persons involved in the supply amounted to 52,000. Major logistic centres are in Málaga, Seville, and Granada. 268 new jobs were created in their stores which brought their supermarket employees up to 17,300. The company sign long term agreements with suppliers who have to operate a strict policy of high quality goods. Their fish buyers visit fish auctions in Almería, and Andalucía as a whole, to ensure the fish sold is very fresh. In 2016, their investment in their supermarkets with modernization and four new stores in Andalucía was 20 million Euros.

Some Confusion At a recent council meeting in Almería city, the ‘PSOE’ party introduced a motion that a plaque should put in place in memory of the inhabitants of Almería city

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In the News who lost their lives due to German airstrikes. This took place during the Spanish Civil War, 80 years ago. The ‘Ciudadanos’ party were taken by surprise and said the motion had not figured in advance notices of the council meeting agenda. They stated that they were not averse to the idea in principle, but there were many people killed in Almería city during the civil war, and if a plaque was erected it should include their names as well. They said that a panel of investigators should be formed so as not to open “old wounds”. The three ‘Ciudadanos’ councillors abstained from voting, but a majority of other councillors approved the motion in principle.

‘Fair Internet Campaign’ 500,000 musicians, singers, actors, and dancers throughout Europe, are asking the EU in Brussels to rule that they are entitled to royalties from music or performances put out by internet companies such as ‘Spotify’, ‘Apple music’, and ‘Google Play’. Spanish artistes state that the internet companies had 1 million clients in Spain who downloaded 90 million items in 2016 with only a handful of performers receiving even a small amount of money. The Spaniards musicians, Nacho García Vega and Javier Campillo, along with the actor José Manuel Cervino, are the Spanish representatives in the ‘Fair Internet Campaign’ that went to Brussels to complain.

A Lot of Money Amancio Ortega (born 1936 in León) is the richest man in Europe and founded the Spanish ‘Zara’ chain of clothes shops, which is part of his ‘Inditex’ fashion empire. He is the world’s richest retailer and his companies include ‘Massimo Dutti’, ‘Stradivarius’, ‘Berksha’ and ‘Pull & Bear’. Until earlier this year he was the 3rd richest man in the world but is still in 4th position. He has only given three interviews with journalists – ever! He has formed a charitable foundation run by his daughter and has chosen Andalucía (including Almería province) for a gift of 40 million Euros for cancer treatment equipment. 4 million Euros will come to Almería province, and the agreement was recently signed at the Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería. The money will be used to purchase and install advanced linear accelerators that have to be put in a concrete bunker,

and modernization of other equipment. Work at Torrecárdenas to install a new state-of-the-art accelerator will start with the construction phase in 2018, and the equipment will be up and running in 2019. In 2020, one of the older accelerators will be replaced by a new one, and advanced software will improve the functioning of existing equipment. Other new equipment to be installed allows radiotherapy treatment at the time an operation is taking place, reducing subsequent radiotherapy. 32,000 new cases of cancer are registered every year in Andalucía and this is a 1.6% rise in men and a 2.3% rise in women in the last decade. This is put down to improved investigative treatment, a longer life expectancy, and a less healthy lifestyle. 40% of successful cancer treatment is associated with radiotherapy, and 16% is purely from radiotherapy. 60% of all cancer patients benefit from radiotherapy of some sort or another, so this will help 19,000 patients per year throughout Andalucía.

Trump and Merkel When Angela Merkel recently visited the White House it was commented on that at the photo-shoot for the press Donald Trump declined to shake hands. This was in stark contrast to Theresa May whose hand was held by Donald Trump when they were descending a ramp, apart from the photo-shoot. What was not reported in all the media was the fact that Donald Trump personally gave her a bill for 300,000 dollars (277,000 Euros)! This bill was the difference between the contribution that Germany had made to NATO which is supposed to be 2% of their Gross National Product, and the amount actually paid over since 2012 plus interest! A spokesperson for the German government described the handing over of this bill at this type of meeting as being scandalous and quite inappropriate.

No Action Yet Over a year ago, the Junta de Andalucía parliament (the governing body for Almería province) passed a proposal supported by all the political parties relating to palliative care for gravely ill children in Andalucía. A petition signed by 80,000 people had been presented to parliament. An investigation as to how to set this up in each province was approved with

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In the News pilot schemes in Seville and Málaga. Health officials complain that none of this has been put in place. Juanma Moreno who leads the ‘PP’ party (The parliament has a majority with combined MP’s from the ‘PSOE’ & ‘Cuidadanos’ party) has stated that the setting up of these units must take place soon and was a basic health necessity for children in this situation. She is also pushing for specialist treatment for children who overcome cancer (and 80% do), but suffer neurological damage from the treatment.

cases is putting off getting pregnant whilst they are in lucrative employment and are having eggs frozen because of their age. Experts point out that there may be some problems with a successful pregnancy in women at the top of this age group. The number of single women or in a relationship with another woman, who are seeking fertility treatment is also going up dramatically. One Spanish fertility expert considers that there should be a central register of sperm donors to control how many pregnancies there are from one donor.

A Purge on Unemployment The Spanish Government is intending to ensure that the number of unemployed in 2017 is reduced by 506,000. This would bring unemployment down 2% from 19% to 17%. Even if this can be achieved, the number of unemployed will still be 3.8 million out of a population of 46 million. The big problem is the level of unemployment for young people below the age of 25. About 40% of the unemployed are in this age group. A recent survey in Almería province came to the conclusion that 30% of people below the age of 30 still live with parents or relatives as they lack the resources to leave home. The long term target is that unemployment is reduced by the same amount in 2018 & 2019. If this takes place, unemployment figures will be the same as before the economic crisis ten years ago.

In Vitro-Fertilization Spain is the leading European country where woman have their eggs frozen for subsequent in-vitro fertilization, and the total numbers make up 50% of all other European women. This number has increased by ten times since 2009. The average age of the women has increased from 35 years of age in1995 to 39 at present. 30% of women that have assisted reproduction have their eggs tested for DNI characteristics, so that the best ones can be used. A Spanish gynaecological fertility specialist has stated that since Victoria Anna Perea became the first woman to have assisted reproduction in Spain in 1984, the typical applicant has changed considerably. Initially doctors were dealing with patients aged 30 or less who had a partner, and could not conceive naturally. Nowadays, the average age of 39 relates to a mature woman, who in many

More Wine Drinkers Domestic consumption of Spanish wines went up in 2016 to 9.8 million hectolitres, according to the Spanish Wine Market Observatory. Their director has stated that this is due to an improvement in the Spanish economy and better marketing by the wine industry. Consumption in Spain in the 1970s was 40 litres per head of population, but by 2014 this had fallen to 21 litres. A campaign by Spanish wine producers is being mounted to attract young drinkers in particular. According to an institute in California that collect data, Spain is the world’s largest exporter of wine, and in 2016 this totalled 23 million hectolitres at a value of 2.64 billion Euros. The average price of 1 litre was only 1 Euros 18 céntimos as low grade wine is the most popular choice in other countries where it may be mixed with other wines. Wine is either white, red, or rosé, but a group of people in the Basque country have produced a wine that is blue called ‘Gik live’! Spain’s largest wine producing groups have succeeded in banning sales of this wine which is considered to damage the image of Spanish wine. They say that it does not qualify to be described

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In the News as a true wine product and does not form part of the 17 categories of wine from the industry standard from 2013. The company that produce the wine say that it is made exclusively with grapes and an organic blue pigment. They have been told that they can market it as an “other alcoholic beverage”. They have launched a campaign on “Change.org” to have it declared as a special wine which deserves to have a place in the wine market. The alcohol strength is 11.5 degrees and 90,000 bottles have so far been sold in Spain. They say it is an ideal “wine” to be consumed with sushi, pasta carbonara and smoked salmon.

Not Good News! Figures from the UK ‘NHS’ Public Health Body, show that 17,200 people who were nurses and doctors left in 2016, compared with 13,300 in 2015, and 11,200 in 2014. Between July and September 2016 a total of 2,300 people with EU nationality left, compared to 1,200 in 2015. This mass exodus is put down to EU doctors and nurses being very concerned about their status post ‘Brexit’. Jane Dacre from the College of Medicine states that the UK government must provide safeguards now, and not wait until further large numbers have left. She points out that the UK cannot compensate for the loss in numbers from British nurses and doctors.

Gone Missing La Fiscalía (The Spanish Crown Persecution Services) are to mount a prosecution against a councillor in Carboneras, who in August 2009 was the Councillor for Culture. Josefa Cruz personally placed an order for 80 limited edition prints from the artist Francisco de Goya entitled “Disasters of the war” painted in 1863. The 80 prints cost 3,250 Euros and other items were purchased at the same time from a Madrid supplier. The prints and other items were delivered to Carboneras and signed for by Josefa. The additional items were put in the municipal library but not the prints. The purchase and whereabouts of the prints came into the spotlight when direct debit stage payments to the company in Madrid were being made by the town hall accounts department who asked what they were for. The prints have never been seen since, but their current

value is estimated to be 8,000 Euros. The allegation is that when the Judicial Police in Carboneras were asked to investigate their purchase and disappearance Josefa admitted she had bought them on her personal say so, not involving the normal purchase procedures. This is considered to be an offence. There is a further allegation that other individuals may have been involved that needs more investigation.

Fake Cigarettes As we mentioned in an article about smoking last month and in an article this month about Gibraltar, the price of cigarettes in Spain encourages a lot of smuggling, as well as counterfeit production. On the authority of a judge in Roquetas, the Guardia Civil police started an investigation that also involved Interpol in Bulgaria and Rumania. When the operation was concluded, a large ring of people were arrested and 1 million packets of cigarettes confiscated, with a retail value of 6 million Euros. In Almería province nine people were arrested including the alleged head of the operation who is a Bulgarian. In all, throughout Spain, there were 32 arrests and others in Bulgaria and Rumania. Search warrants were served at nine locations in Spain, and twelve high value vehicles seized. Police allege that raw tobacco from Rumania was smuggled into Spain by road and mixed with other additives that the police state are toxic and damaging to health. The mixture was converted into 32 branded packets of tobacco including some from China. At a press conference, police claimed that none of the arrested persons smoked any of the brands, and the taste and smell was far from being good. It is alleged that the cigarettes were sold in a variety of outlets run in the main by Arab and Chinese owners or from parked vehicles.

Cabo de Gata - Nijar, and Carboneras? Carboneras town hall are asking that the denomination of “Cabo de Gata - Nijar” should be amended to “Cabo de Gata - Nijar & Carboneras. They complain that 81% of Cabo de Gata is within the Carboneras area which amounts to 7,500 hectares. They want their municipality to be declared an area of tourist importance and cultural heritage

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various municipalities. Any individuals or companies with old computers that are being replaced, monitor screens, keyboards, scanners, printers, and other devices are asked to take the equipment to “Pirda”. If repairs are needed this is carried out, any old software is deleted, and modern software installed. Donations are requested to buy spares, tools, and The Elderly Mother fund storage areas, and volunteers are always Mauricia Ibáñez hit the headlines in Spain when she welcome. The association have a website became a mother at the age of 64 following fertility www.pirda.org and David Shear can be contacted treatment at a US hospital. She gave birth to twins on 950 064 311 or davidshear@gmail.com in February following a caesarean section at a hospital in the Burgos area. Spanish social services Banco Popular required her to sign an agreement that she would The new president of Banco Popular, Emilio Saracho, arrange for 24 hr assistance involving cleaning and recently addressed a shareholders meeting. The childcare as she lives on her own. They have now bank has a liquidity problem and needs another taken the twins into care “possibly as a temporary injection of capital to the tune of 2.5 billion Euros. measure” as continuous assessment has concluded This has been done three times already since 2012, that the twins are currently “at risk”, and they and 5.4 million Euros have been pumped in so far. needed to be looked after by a foster family in a In April 2014, shares were trading at 5 Euros 91 different environment. There was a great deal of céntimos but after his presentation to shareholders controversy in Spain when the children were born. they fell for the second time this year from 73 Her sister had unsuccessfully gone to a Spanish céntimos to 61 céntimos, and their stock market court to have Mauricia declared “fully incapable” value fell to 2.5 billion Euros. 49% of their credit and and asked that her passport was withdrawn to stop debit card branch has been sold to ‘WiZink’ which her going to the US. The mother was formerly a should generate 1 billion Euros, with another 1 billion civil servant but took early retirement allegedly from their US entity ‘Total Bank’. Their portfolio of owing to some mental health issues. A previous property that has been repossessed after the child born when she was 58 was eventually taken construction crisis is still a big problem that is stated into care in 2014. to have cost them 35 billion Euros in lost income. The Standard & Poor agency has revised their rating Zurgena Computers from “B+” to “B”. Emilio Saracho requested “flexibility” Eight year ago, David Shear founded the Albox from institutions and analysts whilst they overcame computer club with an offshoot to recycle computer the current “difficulties”. Their problems do not equipment and donate them to worthy causes. mean that any bank client is going to lose any money Their “Pirda” project that is registered as a non- deposited with them as it is purely the shareholders profit making association, works out of premises who are losing out badly and have seen their shares provided by Arboleas town hall. They have recently drop in value by 90%. provided 5 computers to the municipal library in Zurgena. Lola García, the councillor for culture, Not Yet stated that the “Pirda” association was fulfilling a The decision to bring the 21% rate of IVA (VAT) down vital role in the area, and they were deserving of to 10% for concerts, theatre, dance, circuses, high praise. Previously, the organization donated 12 bullfights, and shows, will not actually take place computers for schools in Zurgena. The mayor of until the 2017 Spanish budget has been approved. Zurgena, Luis Díaz, stated that this was another The ‘PP’ party who only have a minority in the Spanish example of the integration of UK expats in the parliament are having problems getting the budget community, and the contribution they made to approved, but hope to do this in June after protected

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Her Last Wishes An elderly lady, Carsten Flemming Hensen, was admitted to a University Hospital in Denmark after suffering a ruptured aorta. It was considered that she would not survive surgery, and internal haemorrhaging would mean she only had a few days to live. She asked that she was allowed to smoke a menthol cigarette and drink a glass of white wine. The hospital authorities decided that her last wishes were more important than their policy of a non-smoking ban throughout the

hospital, and after moving her to a room with a balcony and a view, they complied with her wishes. A hospital spokesperson stated that protocol was one consideration, but the last wishes of a terminally ill patient had to be taken into consideration above all else. With the permission of her and her relatives they put a photograph of her enjoying her last requests on their hospital Facebook site. 4,500 people quickly gave it a “like”. Android Number One The android operating system is the one most used in mobile phones but was consistently in second place to ‘Windows’ overall. Now, ‘Google’ have announced that the android system has overtaken ‘Windows’ worldwide by a small margin, with 37.93% compared to 37.91%. Analysts say that this is a feature of the “post PC era” with the development of smartphones and other devices.

So Now You Know... The Mona Lisa Theft Sometimes, when famous paintings are stolen they finish up in the hands of a private collector, and only he or she has the thrill of looking at them. In 1911, with much less security in museums, an Italian workman, Vincenzo Perugia, walked into the Louvre museum in Paris and stole the Mona Lisa. Two years later it was discovered by his landlord in his modest lodgings in Florence in a suitcase. When asked why he had stolen it he replied that Leonardo Da Vinci was an Italian painter, so the Mona Lisa subject was Italian as well. He stated it was part of the cultural heritage of Italy and it should be kept in Florence. Monaco Many people associate the American film star Grace Kelly with Monaco after she married Prince Rainier III in 1956 and became Princess of Monaco. Devotees of the Formula 1 races know that the race there is a street circuit, not on a special track. This is because Monaco is a microstate of less than two square km. The harbour is always full of extremely expensive super-boats whose owners often gamble at the equally famous Monte Carlo casino. 32,000 people are residents, but only 15% have been born there and lay claim to being “Monegasque”. The extremely low rate of income tax is a big attraction for wealthy people. What Colour Are Polar Bears? Polar bears have a thick fur that is usually described as being white and is stated to help them merge into the snowy background, so they don’t stand out. In reality, their hair is made up thousands of almost transparent very thin strands and reflected light from the snow makes it look white. At sunrise and sunset it takes on a yellow-orange colour that is also reflected from the snow. In midsummer the fur moults and they then become a greywhite colour. The very thin hairs are completely hollow and in 2004 two polar bears at the Singapore Zoo turned green. The reason was algae from their pond that had gone up into theirhairs.

The First “007” Whatever you are thinking is almost certainly wrong! Barry Nelson was an American actor who played “Jimmy Bond” in the CBS television version of ‘Casino Royale’ in 1954. Bob Holness played the part of “James Bond” in a South African version of ‘Moonraker’ in 1956, only broadcast on radio. In the 1962 film ‘Dr. No”, Sean Connery “reluctantly” took the part and went on from there. In all the next six “Bond” films up to ‘Never Say Never Again’ in 1983 that were extremely successful, he was “James Bond”. David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have all been “007”. A Record Fall Betty Lou Oliver was a lift operator on the 80th floor of the Empire State Building in New York. Everybody knew that a lift could never fall right down because of the brakes and safety cables. In 1945, a B-25 bomber lost in fog hit the building and as Betty Lou was badly burned she was put into another lift to take her to ground level and hospital. The aircraft collision had damaged this lift as well, and it plunged down 300 metres. Some remaining brake action, air that was compressed in the shaft as the lift went down, and coils of cable at the bottom, broke her fall. She holds the record for surviving the longest drop in a lift. Food For Your Heart “Phenols” are a substance that inhibit blood clots by thinning the blood. Thinner blood is easier for the heart to pump and it reduces pressure. Fewer clots lead to fewer heart attacks. A bar of chocolate has 10 times the amount of phenols compared to an orange, so chocolate has distinct health benefits apart from the pleasure of eating it. Dark chocolate is better than milk chocolate, and a 15 ounce bar gives you the same phenols intake as two glasses of red wine. Overdosing on chocolate and red wine does not dramatically decrease your chances of having a heart attack but it can lead to other health problems.

Not a New Game of Chess

hen the EU draft proposals following the UK preserved and the possibility for dual UK/Spanish triggering the ‘Brexit’ withdraw were nationality. published, article 22 dealt with Gibraltar. This stated that any subsequent agreement between the EU and the UK would not apply to Gibraltar without a joint Spanish/UK agreement. Theresa May and Boris Johnston immediately reacted as if this was the first they had heard of it, but it has been on the cards for some time. The UK House of Lords issued a document on March 1st this year after major discussions as to the future of Gibraltar after ‘Brexit’. This wasn’t just put together over a few weeks. One of their main recommendations was, “We urge the UK, Gibraltar and Spain, together with the EU institutions and other Member States, to work together, positively In 2006, tripartite negotiations between Spain, and pragmatically, to secure an agreement that Gibraltar and the UK ended some restrictions and dealt with disputes in some specific areas such as reflects all their economic interests.” aircraft movements, pensions, and customs In our March ‘Focus’ magazine we detailed how procedures. One of the big bones of contention Spain has published a detailed plan for Gibraltar between Spain and Gibraltar is tobacco smuggling. after ‘Brexit’ that is entitled “El plan Dastis”, named The average price of a carton of cigarettes in after the Spanish Minister for External Affairs, Gibraltar is 25 Euros, nearly 50 % cheaper than in Alfonso Dastis. This plan is very comprehensive and Spain. Spanish officials say that organized crime is was presented to the Spanish Parliament this responsible for the large number of cigarettes imported into Gibraltar and then smuggled into January as a proposed scenario. Spain. In 2016, a total of 128 million packets of Ridiculous suggestions by Michael Howard, the UK cigarettes were imported, with a population of only Foreign Secretary at the time of the Falkland’s war, 32,500. If they were for internal consumption this that the same threats applied to Gibraltar are purely means that every inhabitant in Gibraltar (including hot air. Spain is not proposing to storm into Gibraltar children) are smoking 10 packets a day! with the Spanish army, nor position Spanish warships in the Bay of Gibraltar, and Teresa May is certainly The production of electricity is difficult in Gibraltar not thinking UK armed forces need to repel and a desalination plant has to produce the majority boarders. A similar “joint sovereignty” plan was put of the water needed. The ‘Dastis’ plan promises a forward by the Spanish Prime Minister José María major investment in infrastructure and a much larger Aznar in 2002 when talks were held with the UK airport. Tourists brought in 200 million pounds sterling Prime Minister Tony Blair. The talks were stated to in 2015, and 93% crossed the border, whilst 12,000 have reached a “broad agreement”. A consequent workers cross every day in each direction. Gibraltar referendum in Gibraltar established that 98% of is not a signatory to the Schengen agreement with inhabitants were against this plan so further talks free passage for EU nationals, and visiting Brits have were shelved. Only 14% of the residents in Gibraltar to show their passports. Spain says a joint union are UK or British citizens, 80% are born and bred would allow free travel. Would Spain consider shutting Gibraltarians and 5% are Moroccans. Spain is the border again as General Franco did in 1969? It’s suggesting a joint union with UK nationality very unlikely, but a possible threat.

The Air We Breathe

ollution from motor vehicles is accepted as being a major cause of death and respiratory problems. Deaths from noxious fumes are more than the number of people killed in traffic accidents, and the costs to health authorities are very high.

in 15 years pollution levels will hopefully be 30% less. Madrid has similar plans, although they have fewer vehicles than Barcelona. Just after last Christmas they experimented with prohibiting vehicles on alternate days, depending on the last digit of their number plate being odd or even.

The EU set contamination limits for all member states, but these are currently rarely met or never achieved. Last February, the EU announced that if no concrete proposals were introduced within two months in the UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France, punitive fines would be levied by the EU court, and this was a final warning. The UK will have to comply as they are still in the EU. Contamination levels are consistently too high in 130 cities throughout 23 EU member states, and the UK has not met targets since 2010 in 19 areas. The authorities in different countries are trying to comply to safeguard their inhabitants apart from satisfying the EU, but it is not easy. France has stated that no diesel fuelled vehicles will be allowed “Carrot” incentives being suggested are to give in Paris from 2020. In general there are “stick” and large government discounts for the purchase of “carrot” measures being put in place. electric vehicles. The small number of 11,000 throughout Spain at present is laughable, and there The ‘DGT’ Spanish traffic authority are issuing are only 1,700 charging points for the general stickers to every vehicle owner that have to be public. The target is 6 million electric vehicles by displayed on the windscreen, the same as an ‘ITV’ 2030 that will need 3 million cheaper charging (MOT) sticker. There are four categories, from points, and 800,000 “super-fast” ones for free electric vehicles down to cars and vans fuelled by public use. Barcelona intends that by 2030 all petrol registered since 2000, and diesel vehicles metropolitan buses will be electric. Public transport from 2006. The different categories can be used needs to be improved, and they are suggesting a to prohibit access to cities during certain hours of free public transport voucher for 3 years, if a diesel the day, or totally. One proposal is that large vehicle before 2005, or a petrol one before 1996 municipalities increase their road tax for the “worst” is scrapped. vehicles. There are 34 million vehicles of all types in Spain, with 4 million cars and just less than1 In Madrid they want all of the 750 city buses to be million vans. The average age is 12 years, one of electric by 2020, with incentives for taxi drivers to the highest in Europe (in the UK it is 7.8). buy new vehicles as only electric or hybrid vehicles including taxis will be allowed in a central “zero Barcelona is banning cars registered before 1997 emissions” area from 2025. They intend to build 30 and commercial vehicles registered before October km of bike ways, with vouchers issued to regular 1994 from entering the city on Mondays to Fridays users of public transport. These vouchers will give from January 1st, 2019. With current numbers this free of charge use of a much larger number of the will affect 106,000 cars and 22,000 commercial ‘BiciMAD’ electric bicycles in the centre of Madrid. vehicles. This ban will be amended each year, and It’s a complicated subject.

The “Pablo Ráez” Effect

orn in 1996, Pablo Ráez died in Marbella in February shortly before his 21st birthday. He had needed a second bone marrow transplant to combat pernicious leukaemia type m6, but his body rejected this as it was not a perfect match. He was having chemotherapy treatment at the Málaga University Hospital Carlos Haya 3-4 times a week. He was a prolific blogger with a huge presence on social media sites. His plight, when it became known, had a dynamic effect on many thousands of young people, not just in Spain. He put a letter on Facebook last August entitled, “¡Siempre fuerte!” (Always strong!). He requested that 1 million people registered as potential bone marrow donors. When his death was announced there were homages in every type of media from all over Spain, and hundreds of people attended his funeral. Three days later on February 28th , Día de Andalucía, the authorities in Andalucía posthumously awarded him their “Gold medal”. His girlfriend Andrea is continuing with the campaign.

transfusion centre, and the mobile blood donor units that tour the provinces each month. A questionnaire has to be completed, and the blood extracted is then tested separately, or a saliva sample can be taken. At this stage this is all that is needed. The other way rich blood cells can be obtained is from umbilical cords.

In Málaga potential donors who registered with the Andalucía transplant department went up from 300 per month to 2,000. By the end of 2016 a total of 1,700 people from Almería province had signed up, as opposed to a total of 400 in 2015 before people knew about him. Numbers throughout Spain went up by 36% and are still rising. The vast majority everywhere are less than 35 years old.

Once a donor is on the central register their bone marrow composition is available to be matched. If a person is asked to give a donation there are two ways this is done. The technique in use the most is called “PBSC donation”, done at an out patients clinic at hospitals that specialize in this treatment. Injections of a drug are made to boost the rich blood cell count, and this will be done once a day for five days. Blood is then extracted from one needle, put through a machine that collects the cells, and the blood then returns via another needle. The other technique may take place in a day hospital, but usually there will be a short admission. Doctors extract live liquid bone marrow from either side of the pelvic bone. A local anaesthetic means there is no pain.

Areef Laarej heads the blood transfusion centre in Almería city and co-ordinates the register of bone marrow donors from Almería province into the Central Spanish Registry. Apart from the large increase in potential donors, their age is very important as only people below the age of 55 are suitable. A young person who has registered will stay on the register for a much longer period of time. The National Register in Spain had 250,000 young persons on it in 2015, but this is now increasing rapidly. Throughout Andalucía, the possibility of becoming a potential donor if in the right age group is now suggested at every blood

The world register of bone marrow donors is now 30 million people that provide a match in 90% of cases. To increase the chance of a match by 1%, another 10 million donors need to be registered. Thanks to Pablo Ráez, considerably more matches will now be possible worldwide.

The Fear of Flying

sing an aircraft to fly to a destination is the safest means of transport by a very large margin. Despite this, 20% of the population doesn’t use aircraft because they are too scared to do so, or when they do may suffer panic attacks. In 2016 worldwide, 19 aircraft accidents resulted in the deaths of 325 people, but they were all nonEuropean airlines, and “low-cost” airlines have no reduction in their safety procedures. They are regularly inspected by bodies such as the UK Civil Aviation Authority. We mentioned a couple of months ago that the safety record of ‘Ryanair’ is higher than ‘American Airlines’, the world’s largest airline. Neither ‘Ryanair’ nor ‘easyJet’ have ever had any major safety incident or fatalities. Compared to aircraft fatalities, a total of 1,160 people were killed on Spanish roads in 2016, more than all deaths involving Spanish airlines since 1980!

Flying with Confidence course

with pilots, cabin staff and a psychiatrist, entitled “Flying with confidence”. These take place at Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, New York, and Dubai. Their employees explain all the procedure for boarding, being seated, and help available on board. People are invited to see the pilots at the controls, sit down, walk round, and inspect the loos, on a stationary aircraft. These one day events involve a short flight to finish with. Relaxation exercises are advocated, and the airline claims a 98% success rate with 45,000 people having completed the course. Special training is available for children, and turbulence is fully explained to all the guests. Virgin Airways with similar courses state that their youngest customer was aged four, and their oldest 87. They provide a relaxation CD and booklet.

People who are scared of flying may relate that last November an aircraft from the Columbian Airline ‘Chapecoense’ crashed, with 71 deaths. The cause was not enough fuel and too much cargo. Recently, television channels, particularly in Spain, focused on the 40th anniversary of the Tenerife air crash on March 27th, 1977. Two large planes collided, with 583 deaths. Air safety officials gently point out that this tragic accident was 40 years ago. Statistically, it is 20 times more likely that you win the “El Gordo” Spanish Christmas lottery, than Cabin staff nowadays may have to cope with unruly have an aircraft accident. passengers who offer verbal abuse, or unwelcome Some people who don’t want to fly have fears that attention or behaviour from too much alcohol. Very are nothing to do with flying per se. These include rarely, a passenger may be restrained by cabin crew claustrophobia (a fear of small places) or agoraphobia and the flight may even be diverted. The “Montreal (a fear of large spaces). Another worry for air Protocol” of 2014 extends the jurisdiction of the passengers is being in the company of strangers. country or origin of the flight to where the plane One famous story relates to an air stewardess who lands, or is diverted. ‘Ryanair’ recently stopped had been employed by an airline for 17 years and serving alcohol on their Glasgow to Ibiza flights, but suddenly had a panic attack one day due to selling alcohol is a good money spinner. Singapore turbulence. The company arranged for psychiatric Airlines are the second largest customer for ‘Dom help together with their training staff, but eventually Pérignon’ vintage champagne! The longest commercial flight is from Doha in Qatar to Auckland, she opted for a desk job. via Qatar Airlines. The 14,533 km flight takes 17 Along with many airlines, British Airways run courses hours 30 minutes.

A New Rail Timetable

he relatively new Spanish Minister of Transport, Íñigo de la Serna, recently came to Almería. He knew full well that he had to come up with some very concrete plans or promises regarding the complete lack of any investment or work in Almería province on the ‘AVE’ (high speed train) from Murcia to Almería.

expensive twin tunnels at Sorbas, one track in each tunnel will allow for “passing points”. It is now clear that the single track will not be on a double base, allowing for a second track in the future. A single track on a single width base means no twin tracks ever. Iñigo de la Serna

Apart from the awarding of a contract for the 12.5 km stretch from Pulpí to Cuevas, nothing else has happened since 2012. This contract is now scrubbed after the contractor ‘SACYR’ threw in the sponge. De la Serna was expecting a hostile reception but had scheduled various meetings not only for the ‘AVE’ project. The ‘Mesa del Tren’ is a large pressure group in Almería with 50 associates including politicians, tourist bodies, commerce, and leaders of industry. Along with their counterparts in Granada and Valencia they have taken their complaints regarding the ‘AVE’ to Brussels. De la Serna announced that “unfortunately” he was not able to schedule a meeting with them, but someone else would come and see them. This went down like a lead balloon! At a press conference he stated that he realized there was a lack of credibility in any plans and promises to date, but he had concrete proposals. He announced that seven major missing sections of the ‘AVE’ would have all the projects completed, land expropriations made, and contracts awarded during 2018. This would enable work on all sections to start in 2019, with a full completion by 2023. As we stated last month, all of the ‘AVE’ line consists of twin rail tracks, and all of the projects supposed to have been approved up to now in Almería province have this twin track. The new plan is that the twin track finishes at Pulpí which is the start of the first section on the Almería side of the Murcia-Almería border. All sections in Almería province culminating in Almería city will only allow for one track with trains going in both directions. To make use of the existing enormously

These plans have a budget of 1.7 billion Euros, with 50 million spent in 2018 on expropriations and the first contracts. But no definite approved plans exist for Murcia city, Lorca (not far from the border with Almería), or Almería city. All these places want an underground station. Possible budgets are not included in the current total. The only work completed so far in Almería province some years ago is the twin base track from the outskirts of Garrucha to the end of the twin tunnels near Sorbas which is 27 km. All projects from there to Almería city are now scrap as there is going to be just a single track! These sections account for 49 km of the total of 95 km in Almería province. The “Mesa del Tren” group state that a single track will be a disaster and totally unacceptable for the transit of passengers and goods. De la Serna came to Almería with some good news. The old emblematic station will have all the repair work completed in 2018, and will then be given to Almería city for a cultural centre or whatever they want to do with it. Will the ‘AVE’ promises materialize? None of them have since 2012!

Affected by Brexit

s a result of Theresa May invoking article 50, which will lead to the UK leaving the EU, there are about 4.5 million persons who are Europeans and may have started to worry about their future. This number is made up of 3.2 million persons from EU countries that live in the UK, and an “official” 1.2 million Brits who live in other EU states. The members of EU states that live in the UK have formed “The 3 Million” group to pressurize the UK government that post ‘Brexit’ they do not lose any rights, and are not part of a bargaining chip. They are not too concerned about the 1.2 million Brits who live outside the UK, but do agree their rights should be respected as well.

Euros. They worry that their basic pensions may be affected, and entitlement to free healthcare in Spain that is (rightly) considered to be vastly superior to the UK at present with all the NHS problems. The other side of this coin is that the UK doesn’t want large numbers of elderly Brits coming back to the UK purely on the grounds of obtaining health cover! This would disrupt the NHS even more and put extra demands on social care. The UK authorities are keen therefore to guarantee continued health cover for ex-pats. Another worry comes from the ex-pats who have set up businesses in Spain without any hindrance and pay all the taxes involved. Will they still be fully entitled to continue in the same way, or find impediments in opening up new businesses?

Sue Wilson is a British ex-pat who with her husband has lived in Alcossebre in Castellón for ten years. Concerned about her future (she is now aged 63) she has formed the “Bremain in Spain” pressure group for expats. She also wants to pressurize the EU to issue a “European Citizen” passport for everybody who may lose their rights or civil liberties. For this ambitious plan to be debated in Brussels she needs 1 million signatures from a minimum of 6 EU states. So far, 65,000 persons have given her their support in Spain via www.bremaininspain.com. Sue considers that the Bremain in Spain members in London “official” number of UK expats in Spain that is stated to be 309,000 persons is in reality double 135,000 Spanish nationals are registered as working in the UK and have old-style work permits this amount. as members of another EU state. Some of these In the “top ten” list of countries with the most are worried what will happen after ‘Brexit’. Will ex-pat Brits, Spain is top of the list. Ireland is the they be able to stay on the same basis as now, or next most attractive location with 254,000 Brits not? A proposal from Brussels is that each of the who value the ability to have joint nationality. Irish other 26 EU member states will have to negotiate embassies have been inundated with requests for their own agreement with the UK for their workers. dual nationality based on some direct (or obtuse) family history from Irish roots. 185,000 Brits live For some ex-pats, the possibility of becoming in France, 103,000 in Germany, and 65,000 in Italy. Spanish (and probably surrender their UK nationality) is seen as a viable solution. This is not Many of the fears of the ex-pats living in Spain easy to do, but 500 Brits have embarked on the are regarding their UK pensions that have gone process to do this since ‘Brexit’. We will deal with down considerably in value when converted to this next month.

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AIR CONDITIONING ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.25)...647 247494 / 950 092604 Asesoría López (Vera) ……...................................….950 393071 CD Electrical Services ........................662 414043 / 617 410534 Asesoría Torres (Mojácar) .........................................950 472748 Cool Solutions ...........................................................600 621436 Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ...........................670 099726 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Digital Vision (See p.41) ..................950 472081 / 645 294064 Electrotorres ........................................950 472898 / 610 750771 MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L.607 364917 / 950 432110 Richard Hayes ...........................................................603 567676 Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.55)...950 398146 / 699 909737 Williams Electrical (Andy)........................................…..677 741366

Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 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 Mayor Consulting S.L.(Mojácar) .................................950 615185 Mojácar Playa Asesores ……................…….…………950 472710 Sarah Trevorrow (Albox) ...........................................634 748701 Sintra Consultores (Vera) …......................................950 393815 Vera Advisors (Vera) ………………..................………950 390621 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..........................................950 431720

ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture Antonio Herrero ......................................670 099725

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

ALARMS AC Security ........................................950 387822 / 657 AXA .........................................................................950 CD Electrical Services ......................662 414043 / 617 Safes & Security (Dean)...........................................666 Prosegur Alarms .........................................................630

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Adolfo Prado ...............................................................950 472668 Alison .......................................................................630 833873 Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 444034 Dee Butler (Albox) ................................................….663 341904 Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) …........................................647 163681 Evie Fox ................................................................ 603 493163 Isabel Raths (Bedar) ................................................677 034957 Jeremy Fox-Rayner ...................................................653 714767 Jill Bennett (Mojácar) ............................950 478383 / 600 070188 Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 308073 MarianMay Simpson …...........................………..……629 113436 Melanie .....................................................................638 495784 Miki ...........................................................................628 458491 Roberto Lombardi ................................950 930757 / 671 800317 The Gallery (La Concepción) ..................................607 146352

AUCTIONS A & A Auctions (Albox) ………..............950 064576 / 661 759882

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

AIRPORT TRANSFERS (LEGAL) Exclusive Airport Shuttles (See p.2)....950 092602 / 634 317666 IndaTravel .....................................................................950 149539 Auction Subasta SL (Zurgena) (See p.61) 622 288750 / 681 095096 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas El Real) ..............950 391412

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

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The Metal Works (Albox).......................950 930520 / 638 900949

Delfos (Mojácar) (See p.63).....................................647 163681

ARCHITECTS Angel Pardo (Técnico) .......................950 121960 / 687 939315 Antonio Martinez de la Casa .....................................950 092094 Blas Haro Morales ...................................................950 615345 Daniel González Aranda (Vera) ......................................686 846 624 Elena Acebo Architects (Huércal-Overa) .669 680098 / 950 134976 Federico Aranda Martín (Mojácar Playa) ..................607 983810 Paula Puente (Mojácar) .............................................610 433001

AWNINGS & BLINDS Curtains with Style (Interior blinds) ...950 069032 / 678 811125 Costasol S.L. (Lloyd Dean) (See cover)...........................667 652 888 Coverbox (Albox) …................................................…615 992007 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 PersiVera 2005 S.L. ..................................................627 978635 Plisse Blind Repairs (Mark) …….............……………..673 411362 Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.7).....................................627 907207 Speedyfit (See p.4) ..................................................600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564

BABY See Children & Baby BAKERIES Cornish Pride (Albox) …................................………666 618933

BARS & CAFES See also Restaurants Albox Bar Lepanto ................................................................642 906638 Cafe-Bar Oasis ………......................................…....669 242166

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Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933 La Palmera ….............................................................950 430993 Maloan’s Bar ….........................................................634 300752 Oliver’s Bar …............................................................950 930988 The Travellers Inn, Los Marcelinos ...........................642 011900

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

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

Arboleas Hotel Rural Azabache ...............................................690 258813 Humbugs Cafe …......................................950 095904 / 634 309 465

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

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

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

Delfos .......................................................................647 163681 Dolce Vita (See p.29)................................................950 478476 El Ángel (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................950 478343 / 607 537101 El Antler ………...........................................................600 540661 El Barrio Libre .............................................................950 475739 El Deseo ....................................................................670 018035 El Toro .....................................................................622 456560 Enrico ...................................................950 472995 / 642 514738 Fany …………...........................................………….634 312820 Jazz Life Café (Mojácar Pueblo) ........................…….647 724367 Koi ….........................................................................950 615452 Kukis ........................................................................686 038259 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478941 La Parata (See p.7).....................................................950 478186 La Piká .....................................................................950 930744 La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ....................................647 724367 Los Amigos .......................................…………………950 478489 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ................950 475966 / 631 301368 Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405 Moca Cafe Bar …......................................................950 452885

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

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

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

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

008003 098959 919025 No 353 (Mojácar)..................................950 104937 / 662 164424 393235 Rincon de Zahorí ................................630 314400 / 625 103672 684855 Rose & Crown (See p.15)........................................634 796884 Las Buganvillas Rusty Nail …………....................................................950 472786 Gnomo Feliz II ..........................................................950 132350 San Pedro Belgian Bar .............................................722 485340 La Colonial ……………….........................................….636 140307 Scotty's …...................................................................687 382540 Los Gallardos The Emerald Isle (See p.41)....................................652 105827 Apolo ……………................................................……600 495182 The Irish Rover (See p.53).....................................950 473135 Meson Verfran ………...................................................637 810143 The Lemon Lounge .............................................….950 472659 Mojácar The Loft …..........................................950 472432 / 690 756196 Bar Alizee ...............................................................950 091810 The Roof Garden ....................................................674 113218 Bar Esencial ...............................................................618 826092 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611 Bar Luz (See p.57)..................................................654 866110 Beachcomber (See p.26)..........................................634 339216 Beauchelles En El Sol ..............................................950 472288 Big Fat Momma’s .......................................................634 315720 Burladero ……..........................................................950 615041 Cafeteria Bellagio .......................................…………950 472323 Cafetería Dolce …….................................................950 475178 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ………...........................645 414793 Café Latino ...............................................................626 717323 Captain's Tapas Bar & Restaurant...............................617 477797 Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799

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

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

Pueblo Laguna / Vera Beach Bar Dolar ....................................................................950 095642

Pub Millionaire ....................................950 617467 / 637 255978

The Blue Parrot ......................................................950 467682

Villaricos Restaurante Tibu (See p.39)......................................950 133747 Bar Genesis ………………................................…….647 073598 Bar La Plaza Villaricos ............................................…950 467590 San Juan de los Terreros Mi Cortijo ………......................................................…950 466323 El Galeon ……...................................................……600 559379 La Casa del Siret ....................................................950 467777 Turre Los Conteros (See p.3).....................950 618629 / 699 010705 Alice’s Bar ………......................................................620 876485 Chili ...................................................950 468425 / 608 802227 BARS (BEACH BARS) La Pará ……………............................................……637 545590 Aku Aku (Mojácar) ...............................950 478981 / 607 347612 Vinilo Bar ................................................................629 657402 Chiringuito Manacá (Mojácar) .....................................600 045599 Costa Tranquila (San Juan de los Terreros)..664701457 Valle del Este Hole in One Karen’s Bar ......................950 461068 / 677 655790 El Cid (Mojácar) ...................................950 472063 / 696 056128 El Patio (Mojácar) ........................................................629 287265 Vera Casa de la Vega ......................................................950 391208 Hola Ola (Mojácar) ..................................................664 097279 La Amistad …………….….......................................…666 622085 Lola Bbme (Palomares) ……………….634 062350 / 657 303043 Los Tarahis (Agua Amarga) .......................................950 138235 Vera Playa Bar La Reva .........................................................950 618032 Mandala Beach Club (Mojácar) ................................902 442420 El Balconcito .............................................................635 589909 Maui (Mojácar) ……...................................................950 478722 Frankie’s Bar ....................................950 467541 / 622 649469 Neptuno (Mojácar) (See p.33)................................…616 005387 La Buena Mesa ……............................950 467222 / 610 356387 Playa Blanca (Mojácar) (See p. 62).950 473001 / 639 507520 La Peperina ................................................................677 420243 Shambala (Mojácar) …..............................................950 399728

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Sol y Arena (Mojácar) ..............................................950 478308 BikeRun Sport (Albox) …………………950 930190 / 678 166252 Tito’s (Mojácar) ..........................................................950 615030 Ciclos Mountain Bike Aguilas …..........................……968 413984 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611 Dazzlem (Vera Playa) ...........................627 818719 / 673 589874 Doltcini (Mojácar) ................................950 092600 / 658 028646 BATHROOMS & SHOWERS Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 24hr Casaserve ...................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Matthew’s Elite Bike Shop (Garrucha).......................654 596247 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) ……………………..950 109986 Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) .........................950 460738 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 BICYCLE SALES, Diamond Bathrooms ..................................................671 717149 Dorothy Bathrooms (Albox) .........................................661 463842 MAINTENANCE & CLOTHING Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063 Mojácar Kitchens & Bathrooms ...........950 473104 / 689 296432 BikeRun Sport (Albox) …………………950 930190 / 678 166252 Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646 Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 Matthew’s Elite Bike Shop (Garrucha).......................654 596247 Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 460738

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

BOAT TRIPS Glass Bottom Boat (Villaricos port) ….......................662 604456 Sanyfer (Antas El Real) ………....................................950 459082 Orca Steve (Mojacar, Garrucha) ..............................634 352873 Shower Master screens ...........................................677 604497 Red Line Coast Tours ….....................950 133082 / 687 189230 Speedy Fit (Screens) ...............................................600 006032 BOOKS Toldos Farrago (Screens)(Vera) ................................667 567564 Librería Nobel (Vera) ................................................950 392642 BEAUTY See Hair, Health & Beauty Tabernas Books …..............................663 121256 / 676 256083 The Book Box (Albox) ……................................…….662 585098 BEDS The Book People Almería …........……686 817945 / 626 578164 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.18)..........868 931872 / 671 715294

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin)

Almería Ten Pin Bowling (Arboleas) …...................….950 439013 Ozone Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

BUILDING MATERIALS (& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc) Aridos Mojácar S.L. ……..........................................650 914257 Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652 Casa Conchillo (Albox) …..........................................950 430740 Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453 Comercial Vera (Vera) ........................902 112236 / 950 393329 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................……950 339800 BED & BREAKFAST Sanyfer (Antas El Real) ………....................................950 459082 Casa Barranca (Huercal Overa) ....... 95 0952947 / 648 250699 VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028 Casa Jasmine (La Alfoquía) ......................................950 449513 BUILDING SERVICES Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) ..................... 686 400331 Las Persianas Azules (Velez Rubio) ..950 068054 / 630 149622 24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Hostal La Parata (Mojácar) ........................................950 472670 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 The Palms (Urcal) …………......................................678 832036 Adam's Building Services .............................………..600 041820 Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 / 600 268176 BICYCLE HIRE AlmeriaBuilders.com ……......................659 685133 / 950 930520 Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063 Andalucian Con Co Print .................................….…..628 408197 BiciStar (Vera) ……............................................……667 024001 Andaluz Building Services........... ……950 439094 / 664 025044

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Andy the Builder (Mojácar) .................................... 634 348567 Antas Building Company …..........…..661 075802 / 655 772127 Arboleas Building ………........……….950 930536 / 634 306690 Armadillo ........................................…950 528128 / 663 303350 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Construction & Plastering (See p.51)...634 327201 / 661 129028 Construcciones DISACA (Mojácar) ...........................639 817778 Constructions Martinez Moreno (Rambla de Oria) ….696 052044 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 DAGA Construction ……...................................……686 846624 David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067 David Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Deco-house (Ismael) …………....................................670 596085 Diamond Plastering and Building Services .................671 717149 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Garden Works ...........................................................666 847583 Genco Construction ...................................................607 271869 Hire a Husband …………............……..677 557 190 / 950 930596 J B General Builder ................................................. 687 024884 Jasmine Construction C.B ...................................... 659 185189 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 MD Building Services ..........................628 414861 / 628 414862

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Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192 P & S Building Services ……...….…….950 449639 / 671 318982 PR Building Services ............................608 673681 / 662 422170 Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779 Professional Bricklayer ……………........................…..626 730764 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ....618 920126 / 968 485729 Valley Construction ..............…………..665 517643 / 610 905173 Valoser Obras .........................................................642 016954 Vision Design and Build ........................950 459523 / 600 985583

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

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

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CAMPSITES Europcar ............................................950 615101 / 654 297681 Camping el Cantal (Mojacar) ................................... 950 478204 Mo-Car (Mojácar) ................................950 478307 / 626 976973 Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Solvi Car (Mojácar) …………....................................950 478151 Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Tikka RentaCar (Mojácar) ............................................950 472662 CAR HIRE 1car1 UK car rental …….........................................…902 654452 CAR WASH & VALETING Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440 Autos Gowi (Garrucha) ........................950 806066 / 607 863939 Auto Corner (Limousines) .....................950 069198 / 667 439671 Integral Autos (El Real) ...........................................950 459304 Caracola (Mojácar) .............................950 473157 / 637 545814 Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 571939

Costa Coches (Mojácar) ........................950 459208 / 950 069272

Khaled - Valeting (Mojácar) ......................................671 715285

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Chino Peking (Garrucha) .............................................950 132948 CARD SHOPS C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 China Town (Aguilas) ................................................968 414786 Colin the Card (Albox) ……...................................…..650 600032 Chino Tsing-Tao (Aguilas) ........................…...............968 448548 Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................663 302740 Dragon Chino (Las Buganvillas) ..................................950 133226 Gran Muralla (Albox) ................................................950 120166 Gran Muralla (Turre) ……............................................950 618880 Palacio Imperial Marina (Mojácar Playa) ….................950 472208 Restaurante Asiatico Yao (Mojácar Playa) 950 472570 / 686 998409

CHIROPODIST & PODIATRISTS Alexandra Coll (Clinic Reverdy-Coll) ......................616 673116

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

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

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

CATERING / EVENTS

Clinica Podológica (Garrucha) ..................................950 Fit Feet (Ann-Marie) .................................................647 Juliana Fowler ...................................950 099157 / 617 Kim White (Vera Playa) ………...................................637

CHIROPRACTOR Maximilian Bolté (Garrucha)

.............950 133515 / 650 700783

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

See also Wedding & Party Planning Cortijo de la Media Luna ....................950 478813 / 659 Elite Cuisine ..........................................................610 Hog Roasts .............................................................671 La Capilla Restaurant (Las Alparatas, Mojácar) .......950 The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ....968 485729 / 618 Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines............600

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CATTERY see Kennels CHILDREN & BABY Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Albox) ........................950 104345 Canicas (Vera) ..................................950 467750 / 607 418513 Easy Hire (Mojácar Playa)........................................634 322475 Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 751244 Menudo Park (Mojácar) ............................................627 830499 Funky Monkeys, Pre school Group (Mojácar) .....……697 264179 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126

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

CHINESE & ASIAN RESTAURANTS Casa Sun (Mojácar Playa) ......................................950 099914

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

CLEANING SERVICES A1 Cleaning ..............................................................666 Amba Cleaners ........................................................697 Chris .......................................................................627 Clean Sweep ………..........................950 469345 / 662 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694

340190 516955 565049 390453 440184

Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Crystal Clear ............................................................637 229464 Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596 Elite Cleaning Agency ........................629 113860 / 699 699617 Freshclean …………….........................659 353708 / 638 272482 Idea (Mojácar) .. ......................................................605 162709 Jone’s Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939 Limpiezas Cristina ….............................................…660 306695. Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) ……...678 567783 / 629 680161 Upholstery & Leather Cleaning ...................................636 193256

Connexions (Turre) (See front cover).......................950 479502 C.Y.G. Vera ...........................................................950 393350 Don Robinson .........................................................646 587746 Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………...................……..950 430806 First Call Computer Solutions …......618 539500 / 628 251399 George Boricean .....................................................661 375489 Ink Cartridge Solutions (Albox) ……….................…….650 557428 Informatica-NV (Vera) ..................................................665 334991 Kamale-on ……………...............................................950 616521 Mark Adamou (Mojácar) ........................634 324918 / 634 306799

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

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

COMPUTERS Advance Digital ........................................................616 Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 Compleo Personal I.T. Centre .................................….950 Computer Care (Nick) ...............................................600 Computer Services (Dani) ........................................678

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Mi PC (Almeria) …..............................................….950 633015 Mr. Micro (Turre) ....................................................950 479502 Palomares Computer Services ..................................659 353708 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) …….....................................950 475712 PC-Solutions .............................................................637 459293 Phoenix Computers (Albox) ................950 523214 / 644 125615 PhonePC (Garrucha) .................................................950 133502 PuntoMatica ................................................................950 133908 PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511 Sol Computers …...................................................…677 874645

CONSERVATORIES Screenmasters (See p.47)......….…..680 777789 / 677 152911 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472357 / 600 006032

Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351 Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...............................663 336655 Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733 Hypnotherapy (Karen) ............................................678 118108 Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...968 485729 / 618 920126 Kate Roberts ...........................................................950 469540 Lucy Lovejoy (CraneoSacral Therapist) .....................647 045919 Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725 Norman & Carole Monro ..........................................950 439205 Sara Vigar (Aromatherapy) .......................................665 334895 Shiatsu (Wendy) ....................................................671 851135 Sue Osman (Healer) ………...............950 473021 / 600 847964

COURIER DELIVERIES

Nacex (Mojácar) ………..................................……….950 472940 COUNSELLING / HEALING Offex Spain ................................…….......................966 765950 Acupuncture & Massage ...........................................637 120429 PC Playa (Mojácar)...........................950 475712 / 634 356489 Barbara Clarke ...........................................................637 469937 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290 Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)............................................634 349638 CRAFTS Cristina Ballesteros (Transcendental Meditation) .....622 903600 Donald Mackinnon (Hypnotherapist) ........................628 651022 Elaine's Wools (Arboleas) ........................................667 273889 Serendipity (Albox) ................................................617 699624 Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................662 443095

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

CYBERCAFES Can Connect (Albox) …........................................…..950 PC Playa (Mojácar)...........................950 475712 / 634 The Hub (Huércal-Overa) …............…………………..950 Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 Emotional Freedom Technique/Healer …....................645 290728 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 Total Entertainment (Turre) ........................................950 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) …….............................950

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CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS See also Sewing Curtains with Style (See p.21)...........950 069032 / 678 811125

Curtainsandthings.................................................……678 684564 Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907 Unicraft Upholstery (See next page)........................692 176069

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

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Rod Bridges ……........................……..950 473035 / 687 261280

DOORS See Windows & Doors DRY CLEANERS

DAMP PROOFING

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

Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672

DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT Centro Dental Dr. Cremades (Vera) ........................950 390655 Clinica Dental (Aguilas) ….........................................968 449121 Clinica Dental (Albox) ..............................................950 120732 Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989 Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534 Clinica Dental Saludent (Huércal-Overa) ……………..950 135672 Dental Clinic Belen Oliver (Olula del Río) ................950 443265 Dentalbox (Albox) .........................................................950 121284 Nadal Pérez, M A (Turre) .........................................950 479444 Odonto Stetic (Los Gallardos) ...........722 706732 / 950 398993 Puerta de Vera (Vera) ........................................950395319 Valero Martinez (Garrucha) ………............................950 132047

DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS

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

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 Economesticos La Juaida (Viator) ……………………..950 315560 Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832

Image (Helen) ........................950 930192 / 665178326 ELECTRICIANS Issysweigh (Albox) ...................................................600 334318 Pam (Turre) ..............................................................639 465631 A1 Services ………..............................635 810941 / 679 631458 Vicki (Turre) .............................................................650 764623 Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208 Andrew Morrison .....................................................627 250204 DIGGER HIRE Anglo Electrical ........................................................671 948213 Antas Mini Diggers .............................950 069288 / 650 906114 Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 914257 Baltasar .....................................................................655 691107 Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 392922 Charlie Fyre ................................................................686 833444 Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 841750 Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632 CD Electrical Services .........................662 414043 / 617 410534 Lubrin Plant Hire (Mini and Micro) .......950 592922 / 664 327898 Mick (Mini Digger) .....................................................634 375428 Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192 Paco .................................................................................637 777 238 Tropicana Mini Digger ………………650 906114 / 950 069288

DIVING See Scuba Diving DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private) Centro Médico Mojácar ...............................................950 475105 Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500 Dr. Maria Rose (Garrucha) ..........................................950 132803 Euroclinicas (Vera) ........................................................950 391300 Connexions (Turre) ……..............................………….950 DJT Electrical Services (Vera) .............686 817945 / 626 DOG GROOMING ElectroTorres .....................................950 472898 / 610 Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734 EMI Electrical Installations .......................................673 Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…..617 313587 / 647 897533

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Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 José Cortés Electrical ……................950 363751 / 619 N.E.Electrics .............................................................634 Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 Rod Bridges (Domestic Appliances) ….687 261280 / 950 Williams Electrical (Andy)......................................…..677

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

ENTERTAINERS Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) .......................................687 340544 Amy Amy Amy Tribute Band ....................................645 886919 Ashley Cathcart .......................................................693 486788 Bass Player with Vocals .........................................681 286291 Belly Dancer & Fire Eater ....................................... 680 124159 Blues Brothers ........................................................680 355376 Bob Management .......................................................666 310251 Boogie Nights Disco .................................................634 313796

Brendan O'Dee .....................................................950 069101 Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533 Captain Sunshine …..........................950 618034 / 669 214545 Carmen Yuste GR ...................................................675 101355 Catchlove Music (Varied styles duo)…..950 634402 / 678 397536 Chris (Solo Guitarist) .................................................950 437606 Clive Sarstedt ….............................................…...…..950 099472 Darren Antony (Vocalist) ......................................... 672 112933 DJ Digit-Al ...............................................................634 338014 Dominic Doolittle ..........................................................681 339778 Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028 Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251 EMI Electrical Services ............................................673 502867 Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ...............687480694 Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966 Gary Williamson (DJ, Presenter, Host) .....................628 834798 Georges Femenias (vocalist/guitar) ……...…………….634 300356 Good stand in drummer ...........................................648 699733 Graham D.(Mobile) Karaoke ......................................662 480966 Head Band (Country/Folk/Blues) ..............................634 397513 Infinity (Vocal duo & tributes) ..................................678 821330 Jake Bourke (Vocalist/Musician) ...............................634 397513 Jazz Flautist .............................................................634 326672 Jill Farmiloe (Female vocalist) .................................607 443908 Jim Mackie (Piano Man) ..........................................651 751629 Johnny Slade (DJ Extraordinaire) ............................ 647 202599 JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746

Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244 Kev Moore .............................................................600 762856 Kim Allen .................................................................699 950257 Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525 Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268 Legend DJ (Ian) ………….....................................…634 313796 M Soul & Motown (all music styles) ........................634 340409 Marcela (Belly Dancing) ..............................................666 952089 Martyn Thompson (saxophonist) .............................648 683090 Maurice Casanove ....................................................671 386947 Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco ............................697 317557 Mel J ……...........................................664111990 / 950 069101 Menta & Canela Duo ..............................................645 886919 More Than Two (Más Que Dos) ...............................678 752178 Don Tadeo ..................................................................670 860386 North South Country Boys ........................................634 332135. Northern Lights Karaoke …...............................……..697 500673 Obsession Duo (female sax & guitarist) ...................693 796628 Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120 Ratatouilles .............................................................638 391975 Red (Female Vocalist) .............................................628 149340 Replay Duo ..............................................................950 124154 Richard Hill ..............................................................670 243461 Robin Lamble ..........................................................602 469425 Rocio Starry (Vocalist) .............................................645 886919 Sabrina Lloyd .............................................................661 055440 Shirin (bellydancer) .................................................607 805367 Short-Fuse Blues Band...............................................651 610189 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 Snakebyte ................................................................634 397513 Solo Simon ...............................................................667 989270 Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, Disco etc) ............634 311652 Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919 Sue Moretta …….............................…......................672 148730 The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 464728 The Jaguars ............................................................634 397513 The Opium Buddhas ………………….687 033106 / 667 989270 The Twilight Shadows (Duo) ....................................950 437606 Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851 Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 391414 Tony Justice ……….............................950 950797 / 637 159249 Trio Chaos ................................................................687 361440 Triple Trouble Blues Band ........................................671 754851

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Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 AlmeríaCasas ...........................................................950 387852 Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) ..850 993099 / 628 872334 Almeria Property Finder (Albox) ................................950 431624 Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792 Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054 Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..............950 092094 Arboleas Property Shop .................…....................…958 003391 BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914 Calida Homes (Arboleas)......................950 430763 / 634 302801 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) ..........950 134434 / 649 777218 Casas y Sol (Aguilas) …........................................…..968 446663 Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254 Cole's of Andalucia ...............................950 469592 / 697 640681 Complete Holiday Care .......................950 478612 / 610 808631

New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) ..................................950 438221 New One Stop (Mojácar) (See p.13)............................950 473040 New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See back cover).950 475800 / 607 146352 Next Stop Almería (See p.27)..............950 617518 / 678 034651 Cortijos Almería …………............……........................676 916088 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538 Euroxan (Vera) .........................................................699 067922 Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767 Find Me A Home .................................951 914195 / 636 266641 FW Properties ................................634 325152 / 634 352285 Gogo Estates (Aguilas) ........................968 414459 / 615 282151 Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan)....950 466122 / 666 687251

Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 Indalo Real Estate ...........................950 091137 / 616 Indasol Mojácar S.L. .................................................950 Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 K7 Mojácar ...............................................................950 Linnitt Properties (Turre).............................................950 Mojácar Estates (See p.45)......................................950 Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968

562447 026526 760409 472200 251238 255765 478555 479054 478935 493009

Okisur (Mojácar) .........................................................950 478386 Olive Property Sales (Bédar)(See cover) .950 469624 / 687 938466 Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) (See p.64/65)....950 478915 Property Floor Plans ................................................619 672431 Realtors MB Spain (See p.81) ................................678 347125 Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ................................…950 472200 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 Sol y Mar (Albox) ...............................950 064584 / 635 979829 Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ………950 431855 / 661 143871 Spanish Hideaways (Oria) ....................634 366672 / 676 604008 Spain Assured (See front cover)............950 469622 / 634 300020 Spain Property Finder …..............……........................686 878789 Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)...................950 615388 Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) ............................…..950 618209

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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

Saga Boutique (Mojácar) .........................................950 475258

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES AMASS ……......................................................……..678 035992 WPMS Inmobiliario (Villaricos) ..........678 321111 / 950 618697 Blevins Franks (Neil) ................................................965 705502 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 EVENT MANAGEMENT Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....…...…950 478914 / 626 916443 Indalo Partners .............................................................950 472242 See also Wedding and Party Planning JuJu Entertainment .............................950 950797 / 697 462746

EXCURSIONS Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389 Day Tours Almería ............................651 592836 / 645 253155

Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) ………...……………..678 838547

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

FASHION Kennedy Financial Services .........................................678 035992 Dandara (Garrucha) ................................................950 617013 Offshore Money Management .............952 830916 / 950 398078 Garabatis (Children's) Mojacar Playa …..........………670 035630 To place a box advert or ask for prices, call Rob on 619 833 041

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Bugs ...........................................................................600 049515 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …............………………..950 263565 Coastal Mosquitoes ..................................................610 000700 Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ............................................950 475067

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

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

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

FITNESS See also Activities-ClubsAssociations Alison .....................................................................666 273168 Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) .......................637 435864 Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545 Betsy Fox Zumba ....................................................603 493163 Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239 Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838 Entrenador Personal I.F.B.B. …….....................……..676 871950 Fitness For All (Bédar) ………..........…………………..647 593323 Gimnasio Formas (Turre) .............................................950 468065 Indigo Gym (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 475 403 Javi Orta, personal trainer (Mojácar) .........................651 693681

Curtains with Style (See p.21).........950 069032 / 678 811125 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472357 / 600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Tony Justice ...................................…..950 950797 / 637 159249 Ventanas y Puertas Mojacar S.L. ......................…….950 473104

FOOD SHOPS

Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) …………………..950 473137 Lotus Integral Yoga Centre (Mojácar) ........................617 719913 Pam - Fitness & Slimming .........................................639 465631 Sansonora (Mojácar Playa) .....................................630 688615 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 Vicki’s Fitness & Slimming (Turre) .........................650 764623

Arkrites (Roquetas) ................................................. 950 334081 Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........634 301490 / 634 304288 Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) …..........950 442012 Eurowise (Albox) ……………….............................…..950 439801 Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 132048 Home Sweet Home (Turre) ...............................……..950 479487 La Venta de Alfaix Minimarket (Alfaix) ..........................950 469660 Las Buganvillas Minimarket ………........................…..635 036408 Manoli (Arboleas) ….................................................627 941654 Price Busters (Albox) .................................................950 951494 Sol Supermercado (Albox) ….......................................950 430043 Spar Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) ...........…………..950 135222 Spices n' Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694 Super Corner (Turre)..........................950 468303 / 637 016107 The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791

FOOD SUPPLIERS

Food4 .............................................................618875394 Fresh Herbs ............................................................695 941724 FLORISTS Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985 King’s Foods ...........................................................606 437683 Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211

FUNCTION VENUES

FLY SCREENS

La Capilla (Las Alparatas, Mojácar) .........................950 479305 AA Window Doctor ..............…………630 231644 / 636 838484 Miraflores Restaurant (Camping Los Gallardos) .........650 418954 Armadillo …......................................…950 528128 / 663 303350 The Palms (Urcal) ………...................950 958167 / 678 832036

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

Funeral Homes Robles (Cuevas) ..............................657 921383 Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias (Vera) 950 390884 / 607 705672

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS Abodes (Mojácar Playa) ...............................................647 901478 Brian’s Furniture & Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........674 280268 Casa Carma (Turre) ...................................................645 080310 Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) ........................................950 478102 Casas Nativa (Valle del Este) ..................................629 624286 Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ...950 633288 El Pinar (Los Carasoles) ……......................…………950 104272 El Rincón de Mueble (Vera) (p.36).950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071 Elleann’s Homestyle .................................................674 514999 Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) ......................950 105711 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491

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

FURNITURE PACKAGES Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491 Homecentre (Albox) (See p.18)..........868 931872 / 671 715294 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ..................................950 132458 FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE Ideas del Mueble (Antas) ...........................................950 452816 Andinas (Antas, El Real) ...........................................950 459128 Inspired (Albox) (See p.6)........................................950 091153 Artisanos (Antas) …...…….......................................…696 431510 Koala Furniture (Antas) (See p.36).................….........950 392307 Casa Nativa (Valle del Este) …….............................629 624286 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.23) ........................................968 443322 El Pinar (Los Carasoles) ....................950 104272 / 670 845498 Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630 La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508 Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778 Soluciones Rusticas (Carboneras) …950 364835 / 646 821821 Sofa & Sofa (Las Buganvillas) ................654 596247 / 654 596220 The Furniture Doctor .............................................667 989270 Unicraft (Upholstery) ..................................................692 176069

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

GLASS CURTAINS Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472357 / 600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564

GLAZING (Supply & Repair) AA Wiindow Doctor ......................…630 231644 / 950 091128 Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472357 / 600 006032

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 133230 398743

GOLF TUITION Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 479176 GARDENS Marcus (Mojácar) .....................................................610 526671 24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ............... 638 531821 Acer Garden Services ..............................................697 618320 Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676 256923 Agave …….................................................................617 826334 Cedar Landscapes …….............……....................…620 112193 GRASS, ARTIFICIAL Clare’s Hanging Baskets …………...............………….634 331440 Grass 4 U .................................................................638 574145 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......……………629 947633 Garden Works ..............................…..950 132518 / 666 847583 Inspired (Albox) (See p.6)........................................950 091153 Indalocio (Furniture & BBQs) (See p.59) ..................850 993090 Tiger Turf ............................................950 431624 / 635 652745 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (Albox) (See p.6).........950 091153 GUTTERING Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187 L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Lady Muck Gardening .............................................697 317557 HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) ….........................667 562872 Affinity Beauty Treatments (Arboleas/La Alfoquia) ......678 992093 Mediterranean Gardens …….................................. 661 577019 Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .......................................670 094722 Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884 Avon Co-ordinator (Jane) ……...................................670 722705 Nash Construction (Landscaping)...............................661 793418 Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454 Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 855294 Avon Cosmetics (Bedar) ...........................................950 398980 Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 459146 Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208 GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos) .............................687 960362 Smith Plumbing S.L (Spanish Authorised)...................950 468041 Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos camping ) ..............950 469684 Avon (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318 Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................678 009051 Beauty by Marilyn ....................................................950 398852 Beauty Center (Mojácar) (See p.37)..........................687 480694 Bonita Hair & Beauty Salon (Mojácar) .........................950 473159 Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680 Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086 Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106 Donna's (Albox)..................................950 930167 / 628 669456 Elegance (Turre) ......................................................634 308877 Etticut (Turre) .............................................................667 971960 Euphoria Hair & Beauty (Esparragal) ...868 188706 / 657 713571

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Farrow's Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346 Favola (Las Buganvillas) (See p.51)...........................675 622216 Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……....................…..663 923733 Hollywood Beauty & Hair ..............................................965 326082 IIsabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462 Jax Hair & Beauty (Albox) …..................………………645 560367 Jean & Co.(Mojácar Playa) ……..............................…950 615094 Jing (at Pascal Chevallier Emporium) ......................622 251432 Julie Rodriguez .......................................................634 338017 Kim White (Beauty)(Vera & Mobile) ………...……….637 149659 Kuts 2 (mobile) ..........................................................662 094372 LAB (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..............................950 473110 Loulou’s (Albox) …..............................850 993141 / 642 015920 LU & NA (Valle del Este) …….............................…950 461113 Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) .....................697 421672 Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) …655 299494 Oceanic Massage Therapies (Mojácar)........................687 619239 Opulence (La Alfoquía) …...........................................619 467295 Pascal Chevallier Emporium (Mojácar) .........................950 472790 Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) (See p.39).......950 618129 Phoebe (at Pampered) .............................................662 573939 Pure Natural Deodorant ...........................................950 066163 R retreat (Cucador) ……...........…...............................626 144680 Room 97 (La Alfoquia) .............................................683 479261 Salon de Peluqueria y Estetica (Garrucha) ...............950 133162 Sarah Noble (mobile hairdresser) ...........................692 195500 Shiatsu Centro de Terapia (Huércal Overa) .............671 851135 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) ...........................950 449451 Stella’s Hair & Beauty (Las Buganvillas) ..................950 699973 Studio 201 (Mojácar Playa) ................950 096189 / 634 306805

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

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

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

HEATING ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.25)......647 247494 / 950 Andrew Morrison (Econo-Heat)..................................627 Barry & Graham (oil heating) ………........................620 The Spanish Beauty Club (Mojácar / Vera) ..............637 149659 Mike Lacey ..........................................950 069073 / 636 Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667 961645 Neater Heater ………...................................………….634

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HIRE Baby Basics (Equipment Hire) ...................................950 Easy Hire (Mojácar Playa)...........................................634 Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 Nursery Hire (San Juan de los Terreros) ….............666 The Baby Hire Centre ................................................615

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HOUSE & PET SITTING David .............................................................................. 950 099905 Linda Pettit .............................................................642 016954 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

HOUSE CLEARANCE The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699

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

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

ICE CREAM PARLOURS Bontá (Mojácar Playa) ..............................................950 472939 Twister (Mojácar Playa) ........................………………950 472357

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

HOME CARERS see also Nursing Almería Angels ..........................................................902 026468 Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442

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

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HOTELS & HOSTALS Casona Granado (Nr Lubrin) ...................................950 069077 Hostal El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767 Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) .........................................968 419466 Hotel Cala Real (Aguilas) ..........................................968 414562 Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ......................................968 411650 Hotel Carmona (Vera) ..............................................950 390760 Hotel - Casa Rural, Cortijo de la Media Luna (Mojácar) 950 478813 Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) ……......................................968 447125 Hotel Family (Agua Amarga) ......................................950 138014 Hotel Madrid (Aguilas) ................................................968 411109 Hotel Mamabel's (Mojacar Pueblo) .....950 472448 / 663 700542 Hotel Mayari (Calabardina) .................620 629508 / 968 409338 Hotel Puntazo (Mojácar) ...........................950 478265 / 950 478 229 Hotel Rural Azabache (Arboleas)..................................690 258813 Hotel Mexico (Puerto Rey) ......................................950 132061 Hotel Salinas (Cabo de Gata) .....................................950 370103 Hotel & Spa Don Juan (Aguilas) ................................968 493493 Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617131 Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ......................................950 130444 Hotel Valle del Este ...................................................950 398743 Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) ..................................902 472222 Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) .........950 466353

ASSSA Seguros (Vera) (See p.31)..............……………950 392487 Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950 Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333 BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Catalana Occidente (Palomares) ..............................950 618054 Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307 Edward William (Marine Insurance) ……………….….952 476090 García & Trinidad (Albox) …….............950 120340 / 620 240563 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 473192 Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806 908

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Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........902 105499 PC PLaya (Mojácar)...................................................634 322475 S E Android Systems ...............................................697 780499 UK TV Almería ................................850 993202 / 694 440184

Liberty Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206 Liberty Seguros .......................................................902 444311 Linea Directa ………....................................................902 123248 Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376 Maxine Morgan Liberty Seguros (Las Buganvillas) ........669 074 996 Mojácar Insurance ...................................................634 323399 Sol y Mar (Albox) ……….....................950 064584 / 654 590258 Sol Insure ………..........................................………..950 472098 Victoria Insurance ..........................................………950 475241

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

INTERNET PROVIDERS Albox Online ...........................................................950 091111

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS 1-2-1 Translations (Spanish, English, Norwegian)......662 390453 4wayconnections .....................................................646 844708 Alpha Interpreting and Translation .......950 133508 / 677 530690 Andrés Mojácar) ........................................................679 932632 Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) ..............................606 198958 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545 Cristina …….......................................................…..626 741386 Clara Mata ..............................................................629 132529 Donna (Vera Playa) .................................................678 203143 Donna González-Linnitt ...........................................699 067922 Elizabeth ..................................................................662 504734 Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876 Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) .................616 605341 Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150 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 .........................................................608 626708 Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366 Paul Jessop (Aguilas) .............................................626 421623 Simply Solved ………............................................….617 882689 Solutions Almería ......................................................687 632435 Susi ..................................................................................617 920 190 Tom Jones .................................................................608 721334 Traducciones Levante ..............................................606 953775 Wendy Interpreter/Translator ................................. 661 194278 Yamile (Written Translations) ....................................626 207575

Connexions (Turre) ……..............................…………..950 479502 Next .............................................................................950 479369 GSF Communications ..........................................950 473102 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) ……....................................950 475712 IRONING Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335 Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184

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Aguaclean …………….........................950 064608 / 697 Connexions (Turre) (See front cover).......................950 479502 Mobile Jet Washing ………..................950 069121 / 605 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Ezetv .......................................................................950 091112 JEWELLERY GSF Communications .............................................950 473102 Jewellery Paula (Albox) ...........................................960 IPTV Spain UKTV ...............................619 893214 / 699 386277 Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ........................................950

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La Luna (Garrucha) .................................................950 132543 Pet Hotel (Los Gallardos) ........................................634 312821 Serendipity (Albox) .................................................617 699624 Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200 KENNELS, CATTERIES & PET Sleepy Hollow (Huércal-Overa) ….............................617 313587 SITTING The Hilton Cattery ..................................................950 163489 Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197 Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas)….950 930585 Berben petsitting (Velez Rubio) ..................................658 087966 KEY CUTTING 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

KITCHENS 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Artizan (Vera) ................................…950 390635 / 661 985310 Gatotel

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Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ...950 921975 / 722 136950 Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405 J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884 Home from Home ...................................950 069010 / 677 382713 KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613 Horse & Dog sitting …………..............................……607 554984 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.23) ........................................968 443322 Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165 Mojácar Kitchens & Bathrooms ...........950 473104 / 689 296432 Kit Cat Luxury Cat Suites (Los Gallardos) ...............674 113217

Louise ....................................................................... 680 My Place or Yours ....................................................607 Palomino Kennels & Cattery …………722 435226 / 950 Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 Personal Pets (sitter/ walker) ….................................634

LANDSCAPING 124159 554984 Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192 067051 LAUNDERETTES 562662 Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................639 161725 378193

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

Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621 390255 MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827 332502 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..............................................950 431720 414327 LEISURE ACTIVITIES 132657

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LEGAL SERVICES See also Solicitors 4wayconnections ...................................................646 844708 ALO Services (Zurgena) ......................950 449179 / 667 994682 Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ...........................670 099726 Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926

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

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

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

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LOCKSMITHS 24hr Locksmith (See next page)..........950 472982 / 658 828560 Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ................950 431497 / 674 141559 Locksmith (Dean) ....................................................666 949213

Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …......…………. 950 471357 Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787 English Wills Spain …......................…...................607 646027 Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) 950 475949 / 638 264621 Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas) …................……………..697 243181

LOGS FOR SALE Antonio Diaz .............................................................689 127535 Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328 Leña Ramos (Arboleas) …...............….630 356095 / 616 044719 Lee (Arboleas) …………………....................................636 092632 Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724 Log-On-Tommy ……............................................……619 070839 Logs for Sale ..............................................................687 314775 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 473192 Phil (Arboleas) ………………….....................................634 328779 Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420 Potty Finca Services .........................950 163930 / 616 855294 Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568 Mayor Consulting (Mojácar & Garrucha) ...................950 615185 MARKETING (SOCIAL MEDIA) Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........……………………950 472710 Edela Media (Moácar) ...............................................607 146352 Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863

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MASSAGE Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 120429 Holistic Massage, Lorraine ................950 064484 / 687 569113 Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 284170 Oceanic Massage Therapies (Mojácar) .......................687 619239 Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564

Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660 Hispavan (See opposite)...........................................687 Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950

MOBILE PHONES See Telecommunications MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

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

METAL WORK Angel Welding …………............................................610 601524 Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 431738 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 109986 Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700 FS Fabrications …..............…………..627 167167 / 671 424558 Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064 Metalbox (Albox) .......................................................950 633090 P & D Metals ............................................................638 707406 Speedy Fit Security Grilles ....................................600 006032 The Metal Works ..............................950 930520 / 638 900949

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D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 Harley Dees …………................................................600 Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 Nafta Custom (Antas) ………...............950 619293 / 615

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NURSING see also Home Carers Almería Angels ..........................................................902 026468

Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 333442

MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Caravan Storage (Antas) …….............................….661 508776

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Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122 MultiOpticas (Mojácar) ..............................................950 472285 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 MultiOpticas (Garrucha) ...........................................950 460665 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 MultiOpticas (Carboneras) .....................................950 130707

NEWSAGENTS

Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921 Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991 Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777 ONLINE MARKETING Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596 Donna González Linnitt .............................................699 067922 Optica Orbera (Albox) .....................................950430101 Opticalia M&G (Albox) ................................................950 121084 OPTICIANS Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482 Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468

NUTRITION

Alternativa (Anne-Marie Pichon) ...............................666 966573

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Salas (Huércal Overa) ................................................950 135081 PEST CONTROL + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279 Jason …….........................................950 064015 / 680 903609 Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …....................................….950 472783 Sedesa (Vera) …………............................................950 390990

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES PAINTING & DECORATING ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884 Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176 Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495 Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807 Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709 Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166 C.I.S Services (Arboleas) ........................................634 621747 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726 Day’s Painting Services ..............................................634 365553 Eurodec ……..........................................................…667 238273 Euro Painters Spain …………….......................………677 557190 Futura España ..........................................................950 615338 Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881 IPB Painting ........................................661 184848 / 622 524335 JPM ...........................................................................627 090422 Metalwork Painting ………………………699 246932 / 659 185039 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Paint Magic ..............................................................617 904774 Paul ...........................................................................649 186107 Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259 S.O.S. Painting ……………........................................651 500670 SWH Painting Services .......................622 899167 / 683 479261 Susana's Painting Services ….............................……649 759053 The Fast Brush .........................................................950 472668

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

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

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) ……...................................950 475712 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Servidea 2020 (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 399726 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051

PHYSIOTHERAPY Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ......................................695 355381 Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765 Ignacio López de la Fuente (Mojácar) ......................627 244730 Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247 Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564 Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

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

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PICTURE FRAMING

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

Casa de Cabra (Albox)

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PIZZERIAS Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ................................……..950 450215 BiancoRossi (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 472682 Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506 Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) .....................................950 615224 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba (Mojácar Playa) ............645 414793 Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614 Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425 El Ángel (Mojácar Pueblo) ...................950 478343 / 607 537101 El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) ....................................950 478846 El Sitio (Los Gallardos) ….................................……950 398799 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738 Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966 Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ......................................….950 478098 Indalo Burger (Mojácar Playa) ...............................950 099119 La Góndola (Garrucha) ..............................................950 133928 La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928 Little Italy II (Garrucha) …………...........………………950 133802 Osteria (Mojácar) (See p.46).........................................950 615151 Ottocento (Mojácar Playa) .........................................950 615100 Pizzeria Gallo (Aguilas) …...........................................968 447862 Pizzeria D'Angelo (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 478517 Pizzeria El Desvío (Turre) ............................................607 804488 Pizzeria Portofino (Mojácar) .......................................950 472809 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz (Turre) …...........…….950 479646 Pizzería Quick (Garrucha) .............................................950 132305 Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308 Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 478401 Samz (Los Gallardos) ..................................................950 398981 Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) .......................................950 093075

PLASTERERS David Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Paul Morrison (See p.51).............…….634 327201 / 661 129028 Diamond Plastering and Building Services ...............665 706880

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

Armadillo …..................................…950 528128 / 663 303350 Ashley Reliable Plumbing (Albox area)......................610 052407 Barry H ..................................………........................667 853062

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating ..950 930900 / 620 742954 Cosy Casa Plumbing (Albox) ……............................950 425049 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Graham ....................................................................620 112193 Knowles ….........................................950 137197 / 606 807797 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............………………..687 466352 Mike Lacey ..........................................950 069073 / 636 407543 Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041

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

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

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Coastal Properties (Mojácar) ........................................950 475235 POSTAL SERVICES Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502 Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ....................………..663 302740 Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) .........................................662 474861 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ................................................950 393835 Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) (DHL)...................................950 475712 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290 The Post Shop (Albox) ………..............950 064584 / 635 979829 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN A1 Cheapest Print ….....................................………622 493499 AdverGraf & AdverTees ..........................................634 336789 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) ……...................................950 475712 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 Ultimate Print & Design (Mojácar) ..............................950 473102

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

D & D Property Care & Rentals ...........643 335386 / 643 337063

24hr Casaserve .....................................950 466438 / 676 306269 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 Arboleas Builders ………...............……950 930536 / 634 306690 Can I Help You (Vera) ………..................................691 662267 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 D & D Property Care & Rentals ...........643 335386 / 643 337063 Destination Spain Property Services .........................678 203143 Exclusive Holiday Villas (See p.35)..........................950 092602 Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022 IDP Services …………................................................608 238775 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414 Jasmine Construction C.B ..........................................659 185189 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681 Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

Destination Spain Property Services .........................678 203143 E-Property Almería ...................................................677 146592 Exclusive Holiday Villas ..........................................950 092602 Findmeahome ....................................951 914195 / 636 266641 Holiday Home Europe .........................950 120210 / 654 590258 Holiday Letting Service ..........................950 472903 / 627 565049 Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...................950 475199 / 629 673450 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865 Almería Property Services .....................950 060135 / 660 734323 Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073 Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580 APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164 Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533 Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643 Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.17).950 634388 / 627 635514 Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254

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Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 Indalo Real Estate .............................950 091137 / 616 760409 Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................……....................….950 472200 Inmoterreros ...................................................................666 255 765 KJ Property Maintenance (Albox /Arboleas) ............608 625675 KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 863320

New Wave Villas (Mojácar) ................950 475800 / 607 146352 Noble Services ...................................................... 692 188200 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

Loufa S.L.(Mojácar Pueblo) …..........................……..950 Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 Mojácar Holiday Services .................950 699947 / 634 Mojácar Long Term Rentals …........................………950 Mojácar Property Maintenance & Decorators ………..649

472773 478935 972377 478383 304441

Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 Sierra property Rentals (Bédar) ...............................678 587007 Spanish Property Choice (Mojacar) ..... 950 475823 / 634 351562 Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184 Susana's Property Services ......................................649 759053

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The Property Shop (Mojácar) ..................................950 475241 Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322 Vera Holiday Rentals .............................................634 347109 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827 Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

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

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

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

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

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

REMOVALS & STORAGE See also Van & Man Hire Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ……...........…………..600 225 929 Brian’s Furniture & Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........674 280268

Countdown Removals (UK/Spain/UK) ..................…678 855994 Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524 De Lima’s International Removals ........................+44 7467341106 English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 819213 Eurozone Removals UK(0034) 7786945300 Spain (0034) 662 569138

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430145 930988 431659 231507

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

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

668613 549646 459081 453048

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

160806 120851 612738 258813

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

868963 469185 318633 469308

Cabrera Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 J & B Removals (Albox) …......…………...................616 888058 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412 Moves2Spain (Antas) ..........................950 452869 / 661 969393 Orange Box ...........................................................610 887757 Reliable Removals (Albox) .UK 0044 1942 418951 Spain 664 857920 Speedlink Logistics (Garrucha) ...................................637 011686 Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121 St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560 Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234

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

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

Cortijo Grande Casa Los Pinos ……......................…..950 468236 / 619 136877 Finca Listonero (See p.31)...........................................950 982045

Cucador La Vida

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

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

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin)

RESTAURANTS

La Montaña ................................................................670 589788

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

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

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

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

Garrucha

Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 460588 Casa Adriana ...........................................................950 133154 El Sultan (Lebanese) (See p.127..............................605 924350 Góndola ....................................................................950 133928 La Plazoleta ……….........................................…….666 711997 Nautico …................................................................622 451935 Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604 Albox Club de Tenis …….....................................…………..667 671578 Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131 El Gallego ...........................................950 120590 / 615 717978 Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043 La Cena ……........................................……………….90 430930 Huércal-Overa La Parrilla ................................................................950 430024 El Capricho …........................................................697 297235 Little India (Albox) ….................................................632 454505 Las Alparatas (Mojácar) Maloan’s Bar ….........................................................634 300752 La Capilla (See p.11)....................................................950 479305

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ………...........................645 414793 Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 477797 Casa Egea .................................................................950 472190

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

008003 393235 Casa Sun (Chinese)...................................................950 684855 Cortijo de la Media Luna .....................950 478813 / 659 919025 d’Angelo .....................................................................950 Lijar Delfín Dorado......................................950 475212 / 645 Mesón La Hoya ........................................................638 298507 Dolce Vita (See p.29)...............................................950 El Deseo .................................................................670 Limaria Welcome Stranger …........................………...........….950 432719 El Gaucho ................................................................950 El Sitio ....................................................................950 Los Carasoles Restaurante Kalevala ...............................................607 484414 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642

099914 198424 478517 220095 478476 018035 478846 615411 514738

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

Los Gallardos Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 495182 La Ambrosia ..............................................................950 093086 Meson Verfran ....................................................………637 810143 Miraflores ...........................................679 970399 / 609 506869

Lucainena de Las Torres Venta el Museo ........................................................950 364200

Mojácar See also Mojácar Pueblo Al Punto (Brazilian) ................................................950 Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 Azeefa (Indian) ...................................950 109758 / 660 Badgers ...................................................................950

Bar Alizee ...............................................................950 Beachcomber (See p.26)..........................................634 Beauchelles En El Sol ..............................................950 Bellavista ..................................................................950 Bowen Resto Bar .............................. 666 406203 / 634 Burladero ...................................................................950

475899 450215 173987 478525

091810 339216 472288 478800 357654 615041

Imperial (Italian) .......................................................950 478098 Imperial Playa (Italian) ..............................................950 475360 Indalo Restaurante........................................................950 099119 Indian Curry House ...........................632 416554 / 632 711667 Kukis ........................................................................686 038259 La Cabaña ..................................................................950 615179 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478941 La Caracola .............................................................622 520925 La Cometa ...............................................................950 615209 La Estancia …….............................................………654 562396

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Mandala Beach Club ................................................902 442420 Meson de Perico ....................................................950 615582 Mountains of the Moon (Indian) ........950 472002 / 637 914632

La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472117 La Parata (See p.7)..............................................…950 478186 La Piká ....................................................................950 930744

La Posada …............................................................661 La Table de Cathy (French) …..............…………….650 Lily’s ........................................................................950 Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 Martín Morales ........................................................950 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647

595845 745807 806767 478489 478812 475966 954405

Mont Martre (French) ..............................................634 388867 Neptuno (See p.33)...............................................…616 005387 Omega ........................................................................950 475317 Ostería Ristorante Italiano (See p.46).......................950 615151 Ottocento (Italian).......................................................950 615100 Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) ...950 472208 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250 Playa Blanca (See p.62)...........................................950 473001 Restaurante Asiatico Yao …......................................686 998409 Restaurante Mediterráneo ..........................................950 472268 Sal Marina .................................................................950 472405 Sensations ................................................................950 472057 Sottocasa (Italian) ...................................................950 093075 The Irish Rover (See p.53).......................................950 473135 The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659 The Roof Garden ......................................................674 113218 Torre Bahía ...............................................................950 478651 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611

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

Palomares

Vera Playa b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 El Balconcito .............................................................635 La Buena Mesa …………..…................950 467222 / 610 La Pampa (Argentinean Grill) ……….950 397702 / 671 Lua (Italian) ...............................................................950 Restaurante Tibu (See p.39) ...................................950 Taj Mahal (Indian) …............…………950 618691 / 671 The Blue Parrot ......................................................950

642856 589909 356387 653116 478202 133747 231465 467682

Zurgena Tiger Bar (Indian) …..................................................950 449000

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

The Oasis Bar ...................................950 467381 / 676 365010

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

ROOFING Ark Roofing ...............................................................634 379173

RUGS & CARPETS

Pueblo Laguna

Bistro .......................................................................950 132022 Albox Rugs (Albox) ...........................607 375697 / 950 633149

RURAL TOURISM 2 Poplars (Velez Blanco) ……...............................….670 243856 Cortijo Pocio de la Nava (Mojácar) ............................670 777752 Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656

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

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

Turre Chili .................................................608 802227 / 950 468425 Hostal Rural .............................................................950 478806 La Pará …………………….................................…….637 545590 Pizzeria El Desvío (Turre) ........................................607 804488 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz ……....................…..950 479646 Taj (Indian) ..................................................................950 479607

Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424

SATELLITE TV

ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.25).....647 247494 / 950 092604 Cuevasat ...........................................950 523740 / 628 153340 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Digital Vision (See p.41) ..................950 472081 / 645 294064 Europa-digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815 Urcal The Palms …………...............................950 958167 / 678 832036 GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) ..............616 888058 / 634 337210 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Vera Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.55) ......950 398146 / 699 909737 Casa de la Vega ......................................................950 391208 Cortijo Albari ..............................................................950 391706 SCREENED PATIO & POOL El Paseo de Oscar ...................................................950 392496 ENCLOSURES Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ..........................................950 391691 Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / 670 510097 Terraza Carmona ...................................................950 390760 Inside Out In Europe S.L. .................677 114576 / 695 118960 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Villaricos Don Tadeo ..................................................................670 860386 Screenmasters (See p.47)......….…..680 777789 / 677 152911 Goah ........................................................................950 467030 Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.7)........................................627 907207 La Esperanza ............................................................625 737025 Los Conteros (See p.3) ......................950 618629 / 699 010705

SCUBA DIVING Buceo (Aguilas) ……………......................................968 493215

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Buceo Mojácar ..................................950 472760 / 629 049229 Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208 Molasub (Villaricos) ............................950 467572 / 675 321404 AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437 SES (Aguilas) ………..................................................669 040963 AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576 Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114 SECOND HAND C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160 Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434 Brian’s Furniture & Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........674 280268 Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775 Designer Thrift (Albox) ...........................................950 064576 EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017 Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006 Javier Loustau (Mojácar) .........................................950 475086 Second Time Around (Albox) .......................................950 431871 José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699 Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917 Buy Buy Auctions (Los Carasoles) ......681 095096 / 679 207545 The Treasure Trove (Turre) ……….................………..666 281316

SECURITY & SAFES See Alarms SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 Lymasur (Vera) ……..........................950 390732 / 609 Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 Septic Tanks Cleaned ……….....................…………..675

088966 768587 366355 442695 838808 838808

SEWING Alice .........................................................................620 876485 Coser y Planchar (Vera) .........................................689 303765 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 .............................................950 528334 / 626 319907

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

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

SKIN TREATMENTS

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

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

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

SOLAR ENERGY See also Alternative Energy DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 Ecocorp (See p.43).....................................................671 Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 Solartech (Las Buganvillas) …..............................….950 Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636

472947 716597 468230 845730 139568 261240

SOLICITORS Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040

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Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322 Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404 Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680 Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999 Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321 Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282 Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

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

336789 611782 024810 944374

TAXIS (Legal)

Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111 SPAS IndalOcio (Arboleas) ................................................850 993090 Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602 Sundance Spas (Mojácar) ......................................950 472845 Taxi Emilia (Arboleas) ..............................................618 968497

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111 AlmeriNet-Cheap Calls .........................950 479517 / 627 027758 Euphony Mojacar .........................................................677 146592 Connexions (Turre) (See front cover)..........................950 479502 Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608

Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Maso Telefonia (Albox) ……..............................………….950 121279 MaxiMovil – Plus S.L. Orange ....................................950 393538 Next .............................................................................950 479369 PC Playa (Mojácar)...........................950 475712 / 634 356489 SPA SERVICING & CLEANING True Blue Pools & Spas ..........................................661 148998 Servcom (Turre) ........................................................902 023268 Telitec Connections S.L. ..............……902 889070 / 965 743473 STAINED GLASS The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698 Janet Broady ….............................…........................950 130627 WiFi Internet .............................................................950 615156

SURVEYORS

TILING & PATIO WORK

Philip Chesler (Chartered Surveyor).............................687 814369 1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939 Survey Andalucía (Architect Daniel González) ............686 846624 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 Sapphire Surveyors ………...................950 064725 / 671 208782 A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884 Andalucian Con Co Print .........................................628 408197 SWEET SHOPS Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................663 302740 Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632 Borders .....................................................................647 803030 TAKEAWAYS C.I.S Services (Arboleas) ........................................619 693118 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 See also Chinese Restaurants, Fish Diamond Plastering and Building Services ..............671 717149 & Chips & Pizzerias Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Azeefa (Indian, Mojácar Playa) .............950 109758 / 660 173987 Garden Works .....................................950 132518 / 666 847583 BiancoRossi (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 472682 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Cornish Pride (Albox) …....................................………666 618933 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172 d’Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..............................................950 478517 Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 472995 / 642 514738 United Tile ................................................................667 702817 Estambul Döner Kebab (Albox) …..............................630 427599 Vision Design & Build ...............................................672 153298

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Native Spanish Tuition ..............................................661 654812 TIMBER SUPPLIERS Wood2Go ..............................................950 614050 / 606 156151 Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110 Penny Baltrus (Piano) ...............................................662 517106 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Piano (Mojácar) …………............……950 069803 / 667 408941 Almería Castle ………............................................…950 271617 Piano tuition. Terry Peace (Limaria/Albox.) ...............868 931815 Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122 Professional Writing Services …..........………………..662 067490 Aquavera Water Park (Vera Playa) ...........................950 467337 Sam Catchlove (Professional drum/latin percussion) ..950 634402 Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036 Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435 Camelus (Mojácar Camel Rides) ………663 930272 / 950 100076 Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) 647 677097 Fort Bravo – Western theme park (Tabernas) .....….950 165405 Tennis Coach (Diego Rodriguez) ........950 393851 / 607 021280 Nautarium (Sea Museum) (Garrucha) ………………….950 139554 The I.T.Teacher (Computer Tuition)...............................695 280699 Nijar Butterfly Farm .................................................617 692778 TV & AUDIO REPAIRS Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181 Seth Pittham (Zurgena).......................950 634477 / 666 826886

Oasys Western Park & Zoo (Tabernas) ….............….950 365236 Western Leone Theme park (Tabernas) …............…950 165405

TRANSLATING see Interpreters TRAVEL Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061 Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472 Exclusive Airport Shuttles (See p.2)..........................950 092602 Inda Travel (Mojácar) ..............................................950 472431 Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752 Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) (See cover)..........…..950 475757 Viajes Yedra Tours (Aguilas) ...................................968 412498 Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................968 410197 Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950 121021

TUITION

UNIFORMS Tikka Uniforms & Shoes (Mojácar) …..........................667 479903

Computer Training & Tuition Call Out (Dani) ...........678 490639 Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106 Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218 ELC Education & Language Centre .........................950 615489 UPHOLSTERY Espanglish .........................................950 390037 / 950 392876 Albox Rugs (upholstery cleaning) .............................950 633149 Girasol, Albox (Spanish) ..........................................639 089170 Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125 Guillermo (Spanish conversation, Antas)...................647 525639 Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270 Guitar Lessons (Chris Pottle) ................................950 437606 Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ...............................616 605341 Jane Catchlove (Piano/keyboards/violin A.R.C.M) ...950 634402 Jose (Spanish Lessons) ..........................................667 303376 Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)..950 047026 / 671 608519 La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) .............609 781438 Leticia (Spanish Conversation) ……......................…950 615566 Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352 Native Spanish Teacher (All levels) ………………….670 619017

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

VAN & MAN HIRE See also Removals & Storage Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ……...........…………..600 225 929 IDP Services ……........................................................608 238775 Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 Mal Van Man ............................................................662 569138 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

VEHICLE IMPORTATION Car Check Spain (Andy) ............................................618 043186

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

VEHICLE REPAIRS Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….950 069198 / 667 439671 Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624

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CostaCoches ...........................................................950 459209 VETS Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ............662 502895 / 950 471250 Animal Care (La Alfoqúia) …....................................950 449064 Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ……..950 478335 / 950 475776 Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920 Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) .........687 879744 / 628 648131 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298 Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400 Talleres Fad (Aguilas) …...........................................968 447565 Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104 The Car Surgery ...................................................666 272792 The Garage (Llanos de Arboleas) .......950 930922 / 616 453813 Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

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

093051 827517 Clinica (Albox) ...............950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784 195872 Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327 827517 CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999 Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ....950 475213 Emergencies: 659 957942 VEHICLE SALES Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….950 069198 / 667 439671 Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683 AutoFex (Albox & Antas El Real) ............................950 431861 Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921 Automobiles Bajuma S.L. (Antas) .............................662 167758 Javier .............(Garrucha) 950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059 Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663 NEXO (Albox) …...............950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784 CostaCoches (Antas, El Real).....................................950 459209 Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................….667 304876 Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ................(Workshop) 950 478335 Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781 Nissan (Albox) ………..................................................950 Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 Que Coches Almería (Antas) …...................................627 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950

430856 WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS 124828 Rod Bridges ………...............................950 473035 / 687 261280 423675 WATER (Tanker Delivery) 449095 391400 Sierra Cabrera Water ...................…………………….693 866558

WATER PARK

VEHICLE SHIPPING

Car Shipping ………………UK 0044 1704 575983 / 671 101220 Aquavera (Vera Playa) ....................................................950 467337

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WATER TREATMENTS Ashley Reliable Plumbing ………..........................…..610 052407 Healthy H2O ..............................................968 437270 / 666 302 987 JF Supplies Albox ……….................….950 064315 / 660 350246 Water Filters ……................................................…….600 063303

WEB SERVICES Divine Logix ...........................................................617 401332 Image Suite ………........................................................647 918 848 MODS ........................................................................600 284975 Paginasweb .......................................902 005799 / 911 011505 WebFaze .................................................................601 628137

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Interglaze ……..............................….950 121909 / 680 743311 Weddings in Spain .....................................................950 475826 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Mojácar Windows & Doors S.L. ..........950 473104 / 689 296432 WEIGHT LOSS Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 393305 See Diet Plans & Weight Loss Planet Windows …...............................950 449639 / 664 327863 Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 320761 WINDOW CLEANING Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Speedyfit (See p.4)..................................950 439228 / 600 006032 Cristal Clear Windows (Mojácar) …..........……………634 347193 Standard Windows (Antas) ........................................950 393121 Don (Mojacar) .........................................................666 814913 WINES Idea (Mojácar) ...................................................……..605 162709 Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 411538 J&A Window Cleaning Services ..........950 122452 / 689 548824 Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131 James & Craig ....................................634 351052 / 652 294104 Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092 Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 255373 Wine Not? (Mojácar Playa) ....................................950 100077 Mick ...........................................................................634 327075 Teresa Jimenéz …………….............................……..636 119538 WOOD & PELLET STOVES Window Panes ..................................633 814809 / 677 689077 Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077 Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665 Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 472135

WEDDING & PARTY PLANNING

WINDOWS & DOORS

Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028

AA Window Doctor .............................630 231644 / 636 838484 ZOO & PARK Direct Trade Windows ............................................. 662 118785 Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236

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

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

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

FUNERAL DIRECTOR Albox (Funerarias Teruel) .......................................950 430122 Guardia Civil ..................................................062 Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...............................950 616161 Local Police ....................................................092 Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) ..............................950 460295 Coast Guard .................................900 202 202 Mojácar (Funeraria Pérez) ...................................950 478102 Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) ..950 390884 AIRPORTS Almería ..................................................................950 213700 HOSPITALS Alicante ...................................................................966 919000 Huércal-Overa, San Javier, Murcia ............................................968 172000 Hospital La Inmaculada..................................................950 029000 Almería Torrecárdenas............................................950 016000 Almería,Virgen del Mar (Private).....................950 217100 BRITISH EMBASSY Madrid ..................................................................917 146300 Virgen del Mar Emergencies:............................950 217240 LOCAL POLICE BRITISH CONSULATE Enquiries, all areas, 24hrs .........................................902 109 356 Albox ...............................................................................950 121080 Carboneras .................................................................950 136136 Cuevas del Almanzora ................................................950 548700 UK PASSPORT INFORMATION Garrucha ............................................................................950 460002 www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports Huércal-Overa ..............................................................950 470585 Mojácar ...........................................................................950 472000 EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document Pulpi ……………......................................................................950 465049 Vera .................................................................................950 390010 CREDIT CARDS 24hr EMERGENCIES 4B(Visa/Mastercard) …..........................................902 114400 TOWN HALLS American Express …...................................................900 814500 Albox ....................................................................................950 120908 Diners Club …..............................................................900 801331 Antas ............................................................................950 619015 Mastercard …..........................................................900 971231 Arboleas .............................................................................950 449430 Servired (Visa/Mastercard) …............................902 192100 Cuevas del Almanzora .................................................950 456488 Los Gallardos ....................................................................950 469000 Visa …..........................................................................900 991124 Garrucha ...............................................................................950 460058 Huércal-Overa ...............................................................950 134900 ELECTRICITY Mojácar ...........................................................................950 615009 Sevillana Endesa Enquiries: ..................(free).800 760333 Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840 Turre ..................................................................................950 479011 Vera .....................................................................................950 393016 WATER Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200 Breakdowns: ...........................................902 355575 TELEPHONE (Telefonica) Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649 Normal Operator ..................................................................1004 Faults Operator ....................................................................1002 International Operator ......................................................11825 GAS Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224 Speaking Clock .........................................................................093 Cepsa, information …......................................902 416416 TAXIS See Directory pages Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212 Repsol, information .........................................901 100100 MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN (From any 'phone) ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres) Orange …........................................................................656 001470 Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio Central number ……………........................................959 999999 Telefónica Movistar …............................................095 702611 Vodafone …....................................................................607 123000 TRAINS Yoigo …..................................................................................622 622622 Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202

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Community News APSA, the animal charity based in Albox, recently held its AGM at Maloans. The members were introduced to the new kennel managers who hope to commence work in the summer and to Maggie who is the new shop manageress. The Saturday Los Llanos market stall is doing particularly well and holds regular tombolas to raise funds. Penny is also organising a summer fiesta at Kubatin in Arboleas for Saturday, July 1st, with band Impulse already booked. The annual sponsored dog walk will be in September and APSA is grateful to Maloans for holding a regular quiz in aid of the charity on the third Monday of each month. The charity is also indebted to ACRAA who fund raise for all local charities and are holding a dog show in Arboleas on 7th May with proceeds going to APSA and Puppy Rescue. APSA always needs help for the hundreds of dogs in their care dog walkers, fosterers, volunteers for the shop and market stall and to help fund raise. Building materials and help are needed at the kennels, one project being to build a small casita to help small, frightened dogs to acclimatize to life at the kennels. If you can help in any way, do please call in the shop in Avenida Lepanto, opposite Chapmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bar in Albox, or at the Los Llanos market stall or on the APSA facebook page As it is often difficult to home dogs locally we have to look further afield with the help of the Facebook page. Nuno is a podenca cross, ten months old, who came into the care of APSA

PAWS-PATAS would like to thank

with her sister six months ago. Someone from Berlin saw her photo on our Facebook page and fell in love. They adopted her and Nuno had a ver y exciting adventure during the last months. First she moved from the kennels to a foster home in MojĂĄcar and enjoyed some holidays while we were organizing her trip. From her foster home, she went to a dog hotel in Murcia where she was picked up by the transport and made her way to Berlin, Germany, where she finally met her new family two weeks ago. She has settled in well, enjoys her life every day and is a very happy girl now. The new family love her to death; happy ending!

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recent fund raisers...pictured below, left to right: Tony Matthews who raised 150 euros from recent Quiz Night. Sam Spencer - Manager of cattery. Bill White - President of Indalo Players. Ruth Wood Director of Robinson Crusoe Panto - raised 383 euros. Jill Hussain Treasurer of PAWS-PATAS with Kim who was rescued in 2012 - found starving and scavenging as a pup and still looking for a "forever home". Sue Mehmet - Producer of The Panto. Sitting: Annabelle and Jim Dale-Grey who raised a staggering 850 euros from the recent production of HOTEL LA RESISTANCE...due to public demand, more shows to return after the summer. All these funds will help our cat neutering programme, puppy vaccination and medical needs and any other general requirements. PAWS-PATAS continually needs your help be it with donations to our shops, financially or volunteer work (please visit our website for more details). Any Fundraising ideas...please contact Chrissie Cremore - chrissie.3@hotmail.co.uk

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What’s On Almería City ‘Love of Lesbian’ is a male indie rock and pop group who come to the Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería city, on May 5th at 9pm. They are presenting their 2016 ninth album “El Poeta Halley” as part of a Spanish tour. Tickets are 25 Euros. Pinchas Zukerman is a famous Israeli violinist who is in concert on May 30th at 9pm, Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería city. He is joined by violin, viola, cello, and g u i ta r p e r f o r m e r s . Wo r ks performed are by Manuel de Falla, Dvorák,and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are 15 & 18 Euros in advance, or 18 & 20 on the door. David Bisbal, the very famous singer from Almería, is in concert on June 2nd at 10pm, as part of his 2017 World tour ‘Hijos de Mar’, at the open air Almería Feria festival site. Tickets are 90 Euros front stage from davidbisbal.com, and 30 Euros from normal outlets. ABBA, The Golden Experience spectacular show seen by more than 500,000 spectators comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Saturday, May 13th at 9.30pm. Tickets are 18 Euros in advance or 20 Euros on the door. The XI City of Almería International Tango Festival is from Friday, May 26th - Sunday May 28th at Teatro Apolo, Almería city. Various artistes performing include Los Guardiola, Chochi Duré, Carmen Huete and Ramón Maschio, along with music from soloists and small ensembles. All

performances start at 9pm and admission is 12 Euros. “Toy Musical, the Story”, a musical for children, is performed on Saturday, May 13th at 12 noon, Teatro Cervantes, Almería city. Tickets are 10 Euros in advance or 12 Euros on the door. Anni B. Sweet is the stage name of a famous Spanish singer in the rock/pop genre who has won many awards worldwide. She performs “Palabra de Musica” on May 19th at 9pm, Teatro Apolo, Almería city. Tickets are 15 Euros in advance and 18 Euros on the door. The Clasijazz Big Band SWING & FUNK perform a concert entitled “The atomic Mr. Basie & Mike Fletcher repertory” on May 21st at 8pm, Auditorio Municipal Maestro Padilla, Almería city. Tickets are 6 & 8 Euros. Tickets for concerts in Almería available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am1.30pm & 6-8pm, or Sat, 11am-

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1pm. Also from 2hrs before performances at the venue or from www.ticketmaster.es or call Ticketmaster: 902 1500 25. Main branches of ‘CaixaBank’ have machines which issue tickets; including Vera near the church square. Teatro Cervantes, Almería city. Calle del Poeta Villaespesa, 1. Tickets from box office, Mon – Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Sat 11am-2pm or 1 hr before performance, or www.todaslasentradas.com

Águilas T h e Re g i o n o f M u r c i a Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Virginia Martínez, are in concert on June 23rd at 9pm, Águilas auditorio. They are performing the cello concerto No.1, opus 49, by Dimitri Kabalevsky, the Introduction, Theme & Variations for clarinet by Rossini, and Symphony Fantastique by Hector Berlioz. The cello soloist is Gonzalo Meseguer, and clarinet soloist Cristina Mateo. Tickets are 15 Euros

What’s On The City of Elche Symphonic O r c h e s t ra , c o n d u c te d by Leonardo Martínez, are in concert on May 19th at 9pm, Águilas auditorio. They are performing Beethoven’s piano concerto no. 4, opus 58, and the “Pastoral” symphony no. 6. The solo pianist is Sunyoung Ro. Tickets are 15 Euros. Aguilas Tickets from Viajes Almeida 968 410 828; Museo Arqueológico; www.redentradas .com; www.auditorio-aguilas.org; or from two hours before performances at box office.

Huércal-Overa The Moscow Ballet Company perform ‘Don Quixote’ as part of their Spring tour at Teatro Villa Huércal-Overa on May 19th at 9pm. Tickets are 20 & 25 Euros.

Exhibitions Art Exhibition ¨More Than Paint¨ Inauguration is on June 4th at 12.00 noon, Galeria de la Fuente, Mojácar Pueblo. Paintings by Bernice Willis, a professional Cornish painter now living in Spain, and Didi Arias, long term Mojácar resident, along with guest artist, well known local, Anika Poort. The exhibition will run to the end of June. Trazos que encienden horizontes is an abstract art exhibition by six female artists and sculptresses and can be seen until June 18th at the Museo de Arte, Almería, Espacio 2. Opening hours Tues - Sun, 10.30am-1.30pm, and also from 5pm-8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The museum is at Plaza Carlos Cano, opposite the Almería station. Admission is free.

Beatriz Onieva Segovia & Inout Buruian have an exhibition of their paintings at the Mojácar Fuente Art Gallery (below the village) from May 1st until May 31st. Opening times are Tuesdays to Fridays 9am1pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-1pm. Objetivos Cruzados New York, is an exhibition of 30 b & w photographs taken at Christmas 1972 and in 2015. They were taken by José María Artero in 1972, and his grandson Chema Artero in 2015. The exhibition can be seen until May 14th at the Museo Ibáñez, Olula del Rio. Opening hours are 11am-2pm & 6pm-8pm, except Mondays. Admission is free. The exhibition marks the 25th anniversary of the death of José. A painting by Didi Arias

Huércal-Overa Tickets: Box office, Monday-Friday 10.30am1.30pm & 5pm-8pm (extended to start of a performance on the day) or www.entradasho.es

Vera Ele, the female singer and composer is in concert on May 20th at 9pm, Vera Municipal Auditorio. The concert “Summer Rain” is a collection of folk, soul, & rhythm & blues songs. Tickets are 5 Euros in advance or 7 Euros on the door. Vera Tickets: Convento de la Victoria, Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm & 5pm-7.30pm. Saturday, 11am1.30pm., or at the door, or www.vayaentradas.com

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What’s On General

Sporting Events

The Fest Colors Vera event takes place on May 6th at the El Palmeral event centre in Vera not far from the bullring. The 12 hour non-stop event includes music, entertainment and other activities. Tickets from Hotel Terraza Carmona (Vera), & Pub Larry’s (Garrucha). For info see Facebook page Fest Colors Vera.

The 5th Triathlon/Cross event in Mojácar takes place on May 28th, at Playa de Macenas. There is a 1,000 metre swim, a 20km cycle ride, and a 6km run. For more information and inscription go to: www.todofondo.net/prueba/ver /v-triatlon-cros-mojacar---57/

“Mundos de Papel” (Worlds of Paper) is a Theatre, Circus & Dance event on Friday, May 26th at 9pm, Plaza Mayor, Vera, by the company ‘Vol e temps’.

A Tennis Master Tournament organized by the Indalo Beach Tennis Club, the Spanish Tennis Federation, and MAPRE insurance company takes place in the Playazo

The Incognito singers perform a Spring concert with stage and film music, ballads, love songs, and easy listening music, in aid of the Paws/Patas animal charity on Friday, May 5th at 8pm & Saturday, May 6th at 3pm, Salon Tercera Edad, Centro de Usos Múltiples (Aritsan centre) below Mojácar village. Admission is 5 Euros. Tickets from Paws/Patas (Las Buganvillas), PC Playa (Mojácar), and Connexions (Turre).

Flamenco Grand Flamenco Gala. Entre Dos Tierras. Saturday, 17th June, 9pm. Multiple Use Centre, Mojácar. The dancers are Carmen Herrera and Francesca Girone. Tickets from Mojácar Tourist office, the Kiosk at Parque Comercial and the Turre tobacconist, or for tickets and information, email info@lagitanainglesa.com

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de Vera on May 6th-7th. ‘The Young Champion of Spain’ competition is for players under the age of 14 and18. For more info see: www.indalobeachtennis .com/campeonato-espana-juvenil. On May 27th & 28th as part of the ‘World Cup Tour, Championship of Spain’ there is an “open” category event at the same venue. Entrance fee is 15 Euros, with a first prize of 1,500 Euros. For more information see: www.indalobeachtennis.com

What’s On Miscellaneous Paws/ Patas animal charity is holding a “Ground Force Day” on Saturday, May 13th from 9.30am5pm, and Sunday, May 14th from 9.30am-2pm. Budding gardeners and DIY enthusiasts are invited to come and have some fun, smarten up the shelter, and meet the volunteers. Persons wishing to help are invited to bring their own gloves and tools if possible. A free buffet with drinks will be provided. The shelter is situated on the Turre to Los Gallardos road, where there is a track and trees opposite the nightclub. Signs and balloons will highlight the entrance. For more information and bookings for lunch call: 629 252 292. Dames in Turre May Meeting will be held on Monday 29th at 11am at the Hostal Rural, Turre. Ladies, it's that time again when we all put our thinking caps on for Sylvia's fantastic Quiz. Come along and have a good laugh and join in the fun with prizes for the top team. Dames in Turre are a friendship club raising money for local charities and we will be presenting cheques at this meeting, so come along for this special occasion. We always welcome guests and friends. For more information please contact Secretary Pam Smith , tel: 677 543 031 or President Lesley Barlow, tel: 661 085 551. PAWS/PATAS The next Beachcomber bar /restaurant Book Sale in Mojácar is on Tuesday, 11th April, 10.30am - 1pm.

At the Butterfly Farm, Nijar Mojácar Royal British Legion The branch meets the first Thursday of the month at the Centro de Usos Múltiples (artisan centre) below Mojácar pueblo at 11.15am. All are welcome. We plan to continue having our second meeting of the month, which is the third Thursday, as a coffee/lunch meeting, venues to be notified. Diary for May 2017: Thursday 4th, 11.15am, branch meeting with speaker Tony Mathews relating his career. Friday 5th, 7.30pm, Fish ´N Chip Night with quiz at Oasis Bar, Palomares. To book a table call Rhoda on 697 297 929. Thursday 18th, 11.30am, Branch Social, Hotel Tikar, Garrucha, with wine tasting and lunch. Saturday 27th, RBL golf day, Aguilón Golf Club, Águilas. For details contact Tom Tannant on thomastannant @outlook.com

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The Butterfly Farm at Níjar is now open again every day until 1st November and then weekends only in November (unless a prearranged group). Opening hours vary according to the season (See facebook). The motorway turnoff from the A-7 motorway is the Níjar-Lucainena junction 481. They have an advert in our “Tourist Attractions” section of the directory. The 2017 Villaricos Wacky Races take place on May 13th. For info, entries, and sponsorship, call Ian Watson on 634 36 82 43. Betty’s Garden Club. Change from advertised programme. May Beetle Drive, June Speaker from Olive Tree Farm.

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

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

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

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc. Tues & Thurs: Outside Lance/Bonita/Valery, Mojácar Playa. 10am - 3pm Saturday: Rastro, Mojácar Playa, opp. Red Cross, 9am - 1pm Saturday: Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox Sunday morning: Los Gallardos Campsite Sunday morning: Multiple Use Centre (Artisan Centre), Mojácar Village 1st Sun of the month: Casa Lorenza, Las Menas, Sª Maria de Nieve, 4.30pm 2nd Sunday of the month: Bédar, from 9am Last Sunday of the month: Velez Rubio on Industrial estate

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities Almanzora Group of Friends Library and Information Centre, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat, 10am–1pm . Avda. Lepanto, Albox (near Chapman’s). Extensive English Library, DVD’s and Talking Books. Trips, monthly quiz and other social events. Tel: 634 343 147 www.almanzoragof.org or see Facebook Almería Link Friendship Group Meetings Wednesday, 8pm, Marina de la Torre Golf Bar & Restaurant. For information contact Bob (Chairman) 950 472 551 or Cynthia (Secretary) 950 472 699. Living Alone in Spain? We are a 60+ group of friends who meet for lunch every Wednesday in the Mojácar area. Tel: 667 303 788

The Royal British Legion - Albox Everyone welcome. Monthly meeting 3rd Thursday of every month, La Parrilla, Albox, 11am. Coffee morning 1st Thursday of every month, Oasis Cafe Bar, 11.30am. For info contact chairman Ken Matthews, email ken.matthews10 @gmail.com. For support, Filip Ostrowski on 950066037. http://counties.british legion.org.uk/branches/albox

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

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

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

Mojacar Photo Group Contact Lyle Mallen: 620 786 914

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

Mojácar Bridge Club Monday and Wednesdays 7pm. in Community Hall, nr Main Square, Turre. WOW Women on Wednesday Mojacar Computer & Electronics The Loft, Mojácar Playa, from 1.30pm. Contact Les 950 437 100 / 634 219 Club 174 Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new Saturdays, Beachcomber, Mojácar. 10 – people. Psychic Development Circle 12 noon, Laptops. 12 noon – 1pm, smart Various classes at different times. phones, tablets, cameras, etc Dames in Huércal Overa 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Tennis Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 Freemasons in the Province of Club. All welcome. Tel. Sue 661 190 190 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com Almeria AUAN - Abusos Urbanisticos Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 Dames in Spain 27 27 37 3rd Monday of the month, 11 am, Almanzora No. Sensations Restaurant, Mojacar. Association campaigning for the Freemasons – The Side Degrees Chairman Myra Holmes, 950475491; legalisation of homes in the Almanzora Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 694 44 Secretary Iris Hamilton 666107364. . Valley built without proper authority. 43 61 Meeings on 3rd Sat. of every other Guests welcome. month, 11am, La Parrilla, Albox. Tel: 617 Cabrera Music Club Dames in Turre 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org For info call Richard: 666 274 861 11am, last Mon in the month, Hostal cabreramusicclub@albox-online.net Rural, Turre. Talks, trips, support for The Divine Life Society, Almeria Albox Computer Club local charities Guests welcome. Tel.: Branch Secretary Pam Smith 677 543 031 or Lotus Yoga Centre, Mojácar. Evening Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All President Lesley Barlow 950 478 633 of Meditation and a talk, 1st Fri of the levels of experience are welcomed. month, 7.30pm. Spiritual Cinema, 3rd www.alboxcc.com alboxcc@gmail.com Mojácar Community Library Fri of the month, 7.30pm. Meditation Jeff Brown 659 558 091 Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, and Yoga classes. Tel Sharon 950 469122 Indalo Hash House Harriers 11am - 1pm . or 672 061 048 or omsharon50 Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various @gmail.com Mojácar Walking Group l o c a t i o n s . w w w. i n d a l o h 3 . c o m Walks of different levels. Tues & Thurs. Vera & District Lions Club. www.mojacarwalkinggroup.com or tel: 5.00pm on the first Wednesday of the Mojácar Angling Club Tel. John (Beachcomber): 950 473 099 950 467 679 month at El Gnomo Feliz restaurant, The Royal British Legion, Mojácar Vera. Telephone Sandie Tinkham on 950 Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho Branch, The Artisan Centre, 1st and 439324 or Pam Mattioli on 950069249 Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in 3rd Thurs. of each month, 11:15am. All for more information. Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930, website: welcome inc. non-services personnel. Flamenco Forum for English www.gendaireikispain.com For enquiries & Welfare call 950 066053 Speakers Send details of your club, http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/ on Facebook. Information and events. society or activity to branches/mojacar/news-events/ Tel: 687 480 694 almeriafocus@gmail.com Tel: 670 849 265

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities continued Amigos del Coches Clasicos Local, multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings first Thursday of month, 3pm, Hotel Overa, jn 547 of E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-cc.es, tel. David 950 412 165 Cabrera Slot Car Club Thursdays, 4.30-6pm. Richard 950 970 869. Call to check if on first. Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Johnny Hayes: 634 346 762 or 980 099 930 Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553 Pita Escuela Agave School of Río Aguas. A multicultural, environmental and musical project, specialized on the integral usage of the agave plant and the processing of its wood.Tel 630 66 18 65 (Timbe) pitaescuela@hotmail.com Sunseed A hands-on practical centre for lowimpact living and environmental education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770

Religious Groups & Churches Church of England Costa Calida and Costa Almeria Mojacar: Eucharist, Sunday, 11am, at the church of San Pascual, Agua de Enmedio. Albox: Eucharist, 2nd & last Thurs in month, 11am. Evensong, second Sun in month, 6pm. Comunity Hall Aljambra. Llanos del Peral, nr El Cucador: Eucharist or morning worship, Sundays, 11am.at Village Church and Community Hall. Roquetas: Eucharist, 3rd Thursday of the month, at noon at Burty´s Bar. Details: Church Wardens, Pam Carter, 667947573 & Tony Noble 950092096 or 634301873 www.mojacarchurch.org

Roman Catholic English mass 1pm, first Sunday of each month at Palomares church. For information call Bob 634 300 049 Living Water Church Mojacar Playa Opp. Red Cross and Salas Farmacia, Sunday Service 4pm. Bible Study Tuesday 11am. Cafe Church, Weds & Thurs 11am. Come for a chat and coffee. Contact Pastors Dave 697522521 or John 634254781. See FaceBook or visit www.livingwaterchurchmojacar.com

Stepping Stones Carers Support Group Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Tel 950 472822 or 677 683385 www.steppingstonescarersgroup.wee bly.com

A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Mojacar area Meetings –Tuesday, 6pm, Artisan Centre, Mojacar Fuente - Friday & Wednesday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojácar Playa (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 634 320 262 or 661 078 864 or email mike@aaspain.org The Evangelical Church, Turre On Public Holidays when the Artisan Avda de Almeria on the corner of Centre is closed, the Tuesday meeting C/Alberquillica . Sunday 10.30am. will be at the Living Water Church. Tuesday 3pm Bible Studying. Midweek prayer meeting. Tel. 950 617549 or 950 Age Support Almanzora 47 2 3 4 9 . w w w . t u r r e c h u r c h . c o m Information Centre. Avda Lepanto, near Total Entertainment. Tues - Fri, 10a.m. Kingdom Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses to 2 p.m. Welcomes anyone who has Tues 7:30pm & Sun 10.00am. Poligono concerns about an older person who is Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: in need of support. Tel: 634 333 544 652 293 269 or email welfareteam.asa@gmail.com Aguaviva Evangelical Church Shop, Plaza Padre Arias in Arboleas village Near the health Centre, opposite Bici- (the square with the bakery and Box, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 hairdresser) six days a week 10-1.30. Tel: 560 544 634333544, Puerto Lumbreras Christian Universal Wonderful Street Fellowship Academy Every 1st and 3rd Sunday each month NGO that supports street children in at 11.00 am. Phone for exact location Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. (now at their house) Tel 619453283 or www.universalwonderfulstreetacadem 968 018 228 Paul and Sandra y.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154 Santa Cruz Christian Fellowship FACE Sundays and midweek in Albox and (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for surrounding areas. Contact 677 087 E ve r yo n e ) . Re g i s te r e d c h a r i t y. 257 or santacruzalbox@gmail.com face.charity@hotmail.com www.face -charity.com

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

Turre Evangelical Church Services in English, Sundays, 10.30am. Ostomist Support For Expats Everyone welcome. 950 617 549 Call Dee 950 064 322 in confidence.

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The Helping Hands Support for Animals and People alike. Registered charity. Tel: 968 48 29 48 Harmony Community Support Providing assistance to those in need. Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 help@harmonycharity

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

Activities - Clubs - Associations Arts & Crafts Sewing Group, Mojacar Meet at Dolce Vita for sewing, knitting etc. Weds 10.30 - 12.30. Tel: Brenda 649 069 228 or Sylvia 628 006 197. Ladies Sewing Circle Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 667 702 774 Glass Bead Making La Cueva del Pájaro, Carboneras. Call 950 130 627 Ladies Pottery Painting Parties Albox - every 2nd Thursday, 6 - 9pm. SimplyArt 662 443 095 Art Classes All levels. Thurs, 11-1pm, Miraflores Campsite. Fridays, 10.30am - 12:30pm. kukis Bar, Mojácar. Tel: 653 714 767 Girasol, Albox Art & painting. Tues, 10-1pm. Mosaic classes. Thurs 3-5.Tel 639 089 170 Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas Art classes. Tel. 950 449 451.

Yoga Lotus Yoga Centre, Mojácar Mondays. Contact Sharon - 950 469 12 2 o r 6 7 2 0 61 0 4 8 o r omsharon50@gmail.com L.O.T.U.S Integral Yoga Centre Mojácar. Yoga all levels/gentle yoga. Weds, Fri, Sun. Tel. Parvathi: 636063560 Sansonora, Mojacar Wednesday, 2.30pm. All levels, visitors we l c o m e . S h a r o n 672 0 610 4 8

Dance

Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera 54 Verasol, Vera. Classes include : Royal Sequence Dancing Academy Ballet, Imperial Society Modern, Hostal Meson, Arboleas, 3-5pm, Tap and Jazz. Also Hip-Hop, Oriental Mondays. Contact Chris 630211628. Dance, Spanish Classical. Tel Anita: 670 715 787 Line Dancing Hotel el Puntazo, Mojacar. Fridays, Flamenco Dance Workshops 7.–10pm. Beginners welcome. Beginners level. Telephone 687480694 Contact: Glynis 648217503 or Mary Beth 661671526 or strictlylinedancing Music & Drama Groups mojacar@outlook.com Eleanor & Gilly's Line Dance Class Indalo Players Maloan's Bar, Albox, 2-30pm- 4-30pm, Well established drama group always Mondays. All levels welcome. Eleanor looking for new members to act or help back stage. Tel. Bill White on 671 81 08 Tolman 950 439 003. 19 or email williamwhite9552@aol.com Step2It - Line Dancing Maloans, Albox. Weds: 6.45 p.m - 7.30 p.m, First Steps/Introduction. 7.30 p.m - 10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. Contact: Carrie Ann 627279584 www.carrieanngreen.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 e-mail independenttheatre@hotmail.com

Line Dancing Beachcomber Restaurant, Mojácar. Beginners/Improvers. Mondays, 4pm. Contact John 666 200 579 Line Dancing La Vida, Cucador. Tuesday 5pm

The Luvvies Maloan’s Bar, Arboleas. New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc. Contact us via www.theluvvies.com, tel. 634 346 309 or e-mail info@theluvvies.com

Pro Danza Nicky Mainstone Royal Academy Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Dance fit fusion. Children & Adults. Mojacar & Los Gallardos. T. 667479903

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

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

Almeria Strings Folk Club Third Thursday of the month, 8pm, Turre. Free admission. For location and other events, see www.almeriastrings.org or call 634 347 930

Belly Dancing Classes in Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa. Contact Fatima: 610 472 596 Bellydance Classes Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331

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

Girasol, Albox Call 639 089 170

Rock n Roll Oliver’s Bar, Albox. Monday, 10:30am

Cortijo El Saltador Lucainena de las Torres. Mon, 5:30pm. Tel: Brahmani on 600 34 91 51

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

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The Rose Singers Small ladies choir singing a variety of musical genres in aid of local charities. 45 performances a year. Rehearsals Friday mornings, Los Gallardos. New singers always welcome. Call Alison on 667 408 941 or see us on Facebook. The Incognito Singers A mixed voice group performing a varied repertoire of songs to a high standard. Rehearsals Wednesday evening in Arboleas. www.theincognitosingers.com, Facebook, theincognitosingers@gmail.com Cariatiz Community Orchestra All welcome, any age, any level, only requirement is to read music. Rehearsals Sundays 6-7pm, Cariatiz (between Los Gallardos and Sorbas). Contact Emma, emma.v.randle@gmail.com 654 164 293

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

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

Body Control Pilates. Classes or private. Sharon 638 487 314 Aerobics or Pilates Campo de Futbol, Turre. Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk Slimming Groups Casa Pepa, Turre, Weds 10 am, Hostal Meson (Kubatin) Arboleas, Thurs 1pm, Rose & Crown, Mojácar, Fri 11.30 Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch @live.co.uk

Santa Irene Sailing Club Meets Sundays at 10:30 at the boat park of the New Marina, Garrucha, with a presail coffee at café La Oficina virtually Badgers Golf Society opposite at 11:00. Contact Ian via info@ Mojacar, play Wednesday and Saturday. santaireneclubdevela.com or call 671 Everyone always welcome. Contact Mike 474 385. See www.santaireneclub D a i l y - m i k d a i l y 9 @ g m a i l . c o m devela.com tel.664876995 or Andy Mucha - Garrucha Table Tennis Club Andymucha1gmail.com tel 634 333 481, Tel Barry on 677 174 430 or email badgersmojacar@gmail.com Cazadores de Turre Cricket Club. Boxers Golf Society Albox Welcome new members of all ages and All welcome to join us as members or experience. Contact Sam Lewis on 663 guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in 132 487 or Derek Larkins 634 361 941 Albox on Saturday mornings or email Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica peterstooks@avired.com Classes for fun gymnastics , competitive Forum Golf Society levels, pre school and adults. Fully Plays friendly events at local courses qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 twice a month. Richard Price. Telephone 129 702 or info@adelanteartisitca.es 850993073 or rfp53@yahoo.co.uk. www.adelanteartistica.es Facebook www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com Adelante Gimnasia artistica. Marina Phoenix Golf Society Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Email marinaphoenixgolfsociety @gmail.com

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

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

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

Almería Golf League Contact Les on 950 619 273

Mojácar Taekwondo 5 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas Gym, Toning tables, Kickboxing, Cross fit, Boot camp, Boxing, Salsacise, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Body Pump. Tel. 950 449 451. Fitness with Alison, Mojácar Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroFit. Tel 666 273 168.

Fitness with Pam Aerobics, Jane Fonda workout, Gentle Cardio/Pilates, Hits/Circuit, Limited Mobility. Various locations. Tel: 639 465 631

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

Tennis Coach Diego Rodriguez Tel: 950 393 851 and 607 021 280

Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera Almeria. 54 Verasol, Vera. Martial Arts, Karate, Tai ji qigong, ancient weapons including Sword, Self Defence, Tactical Gymnastics, Yoga and ageless mobility. Tel Anita: 670 715 787

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

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

Tennis & Padel Tennis Sierra Club, Desert Springs. Tel: 687599115

Martial Arts Academy Seidokan Scientific Karate & Taiji-Qigong, Vera. Call John Watson 950 453 681

Fitness & Martial Arts

Zumba, La Vida Cucador Fridays 10am. Girasol, Albox Pilates, children’s karate & gymastics, Betsy Fox Zumba advanced gymnastics, Tai-chi. Tel 639 603493163 – Mojácar area. 089 170

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Your Stars Move forward if you want to turn your life around. Check your project over carefully if you were not the only one contributing to the end result. Use your creative abilities to come up with new ideas and directions. You might be overly emotional concerning situations at work. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday. (Mar. 21- April 20)

(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

You may find your self a bit frazzled if you allow someone to goad you into an unsavory debate. Stress coupled with diet will add to stomach problems. Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work. Turn things around, make sure that they do their share. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday. (Apr. 21- May 21) .

(May 22 - June 21)

Call siblings or old friends to catch up on recent news. Family outings or a quiet stroll through the park will lead to stimulating conversation and a closer bond. You mustn't make promises that you won't be able to keep. Sit back. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Too much too fast will be the attitude surrounding your home environment. Do things with your children and avoid situations that make you feel as if you've neglected the ones you love. Avoid friction with your mate. If they're too demanding, reconsider this union. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Don't hold back; go with the flow and take a bit of a chance. Family responsibilities are escalating. Now is a good time to ask for favors. Pleasure trips will be favorable and bring about possible romance. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

Taking on too much won't help the situation. Those you live with may be experiencing problems. Take your time; do not make any decisions in haste. Make sure that you get legal matters checked out thoroughly. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday

Your partner will be emotionally unable to cope. Your partner will blow situations out of proportion. Social events will be favorable. Money problems will be difficult to deal with if you have a partner. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday. (June 22 - July 22)

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You can accomplish a lot if you work out of your home this month. Do not get upset over trivial matters. You may want to get involved in financial investments presented to you. Lovers may prove unworthy of your affection. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday

(July 23 - Aug. 22)

(Jan. 21- Feb. 19) You will have a little more energy than usual. Don't offer to pay for others. You should catch up on correspondence. You will have no problem getting along with clients. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

(Aug. 23 - Sept. 23)

Now is a good time to ask for favours. This is probably causing upset and confusion on the home front. If you go shopping, only take what you can afford to part with. Work on legitimate financial deals that may enable you to bring in some extra cash. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

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You will have a greater involvement in groups; however, they may not be to your advantage. Don't forget to let your mate know how much you care. You will have some problems with children, but if you are patient you will win their favour. Difficulties with your mate may lead to isolation. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday. Show what a dedicated person you can be. Confusion is apparent and you'll need some sound advice if you want to do the right thing. Avoid any over indulgences. Those who have been too demanding should be put in their place or out to pasture. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Jokes of the Month The US Presidents

A Good Joke

Presidents Ford, Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Clinton were on the Titanic. On that fateful night the ship hit an iceberg and began to sink. Ford screamed, “What should we do…???” Reagan said, “Man the lifeboats”. Carter said, “Women first….!!!” Nixon said, “Screw the women…” Clinton said, “Do you think we have time….???”

The boss was bored so he texted one of his employees, “Send me one of your funny jokes!” The employee texted back, “I’m working hard at the moment, I will text you one later when I have finished”. The boss texted back, “That’s a fantastic joke, send me another!”

Raoul Man: I am not rich like Raoul is, and I don’t have such a perfect body like he does. I don’t have an amazing car either, but I love you very much! Woman: That’s really sweet of you, and I love you too, but tell me more about Raoul.

A Hot Gorilla A small zoo in Alabama acquires a rare gorilla who quickly becomes agitated. The zookeeper determines that the female ape is in heat, but there are no male apes of the same species available for mating. The zookeeper approaches the zoo security guard with a proposition. “Would you be willing to have sex with this gorilla tonight when the zoo is closed, for 500 dollars?” The security guard accepts the offer, but only on three conditions: “First, I don’t want to have to kiss her. And second, you can never tell anyone about this, ever.” The zookeeper agrees to these two conditions and asks about the third. “Well,” says the security guard, “I’ll do it every night of the week until it’s pay day, but I can’t come up with the 500 dollars before then!”

At the Shopping Centre An old man is sitting on a seat in a shopping centre looking intently at a teenager. The teenager has spiked hair in all different colours: green, red, orange, purple, and blue. The old man keeps staring at her. When the teenager was tired of being stared at, she sarcastically asked, "What's the matter, old man? Never did anything wild in your life?" The old man didn’t bat an eye when he responded, "Got drunk once, and had sex with a peacock. I was just wondering if you were my daughter."

The Blonde A blonde walks into a restaurant to get some dinner, and while she's deciding on what she wants a waitress comes up. The blonde looks up and notices the waitress's name tag on her shirt that reads “Britney”. The blonde says, “Gee, that's really nice. Why didn’t you name the other one?”

The Customer Man in bank: I have just received this letter that says my cheque bounced because of “insufficient funds”. This has never happened before, so does it refer to me, or your bank?

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...and next... Husband and Wife Wife: “Would you do whatever I asked you to?” Husband: “Of course darling, whatever you want, you should know that.” Wife: “Will you kill a lion for me?” Husband: “I would, but it sounds extremely dangerous, ask me something else.” Wife: “Let me look through your ‘Whatsapp’ messages.” Husband: “Regarding the lion, where would I find him?”

The Dog

The Tramp

A dog walks into a job centre, goes up to the woman at the desk and says, “Good afternoon miss. I'm looking for work.” The woman looks up, amazed, and says, “Good heavens, a talking dog! Er... well, let's try the circus in town. I'll give them a ring.” The dog says, “The circus? What on earth would the circus do with a computer programmer?”

A tramp was sitting with his back to a hedge by a path in a park, munching on some scraps he had found in a bin. A lady walking her pet Pomeranian dog strolled up. The little dog ran to the tramp and tried to get his food. The tramp smiled at the lady and asked. “Shall I throw the leetle dog a bit?” The lady was delighted by this appearance of a kindly interest in her beloved pet and told him that he could. The tramp caught the dog by the nape of the neck and tossed it over the hedge, remarking, “If he comes back and bothers me again, I’ll throw him a lot further!”

The Student Pilot Student pilot to control tower: “Control, control, this is Cessna plane 4756. Do you read me?” Control tower: “Cessna 4756. Loud and clear.” Student pilot: “Control. I’m a student pilot, and I am nearly out of fuel!” Control tower, after 30 seconds: “Cessna 4756. Don’t panic! Switch your radio to channel 16. I’ve declared an emergency, the fire crews are rolling, and I’m stopping any take offs and landings. Reduce airspeed with your flaps to a slow glide speed. Can you see the airfield yet?” Student pilot: “Control. Yes, I can. I’m at the start of the left hand taxiway. I was about to ask for permission to take off, when I noticed my fuel is extremely low. Where do I go to refuel?”

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The Sportsmen A man entered a bar and ordered a pint of beer, but suddenly he gets a call on his mobile. So before attending to his call that he wanted to answer outside, he got a serviette and wrote on it, “The World’s Best Pistol Shot”, and left it under his glass to make sure nobody drank it. He was shocked when he returned as the glass was empty. There was a new serviette with a message that read, “Thanks for the beer, The World’s Fastest Runner.”

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