The Almeria Focus - May 2019

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Introduction & Contents

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

Contents Spoilt by Bad Weather ........................................................…...10 In the News ........…................…………................................…….12 A Reduction in Taxes in Andalucía .....................................50 So Now You Know ............................................................................52 The May 26th Municipal Elections ................................54 The Spanish Red Cross .....................................................56 The Uncertain Future of Cars ......................................................60 Renta: The Income Tax Declaration ....................................62 Useful Numbers ................................................................63 A-Z Directory ……………….......……................................................66 Community News ............................................................................110 What’s On ..................................................................................112 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 Lee on 634 32 22 76

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he very lavish Easter processions in Spain were marred by very bad weather. Starting on Easter Thursday, sixteen areas in Spain had a yellow alert for rain, storms, wind and high seas.

Others had a yellow alert for either rain or wind, and coastal areas in Alicante and Murcia were warned to expect heavy seas.

throughout Easter week, and some leaders of political parties and senior members of government usually take part in the Easter processions. This year, in many areas, they were politely asked not to appear as the organisers considered that the resultant media activity would detract from the importance of Easter as a religious event.

A Romeria

The organisers of Easter processions cover up the enormous statues with large sheets of clear polythene if there is moderate rain, but they cannot process if there are high winds. In Almería province there were mostly grey skies and moderate rain rather than torrential rain and high winds but the weather station at Bayárcal (the highest municipality), and one at Ohanes both recorded over 30 litres per m2 of rain in 12hrs, and snow fell at Puerto de la Ragua. There were large number of visitors to Mojácar and other local towns and villages and many hotels in Almería city and Roquetas de Mar were almost 100% occupied.

Sunday May 26th is voting day for the political parties who will run our town halls until 2023. We give some information in our “In the News” section and explain how the voting takes place in an article.

In areas with a large number of expat Brits who have a vote their participation can be decisive.

In a very short period of time, Andalucía, which includes Almería province, has gone from being a community where inheritors paid punitive taxes, to one of the best in Spain. The relatively new Junta de Andalucía government have reduced taxes even more, and this is very good news for their inhabitants. We explain what they have done, and are promising to do, in an article, and we deal with Spanish income tax declarations for 2018 that have to be completed by July 2nd, in another article. There are some new regulations that apply to self-employed persons.

Sunday, April 28th saw elections in Spain for a new central government. Electioneering took place

The first Sunday in May is Spanish Mothers’ Day so this year it is on May 5th. Because May 1st is a national fiesta day in Spain some people will take the intervening days off work and this idea is known as a “puente” (a bridge). As this year it is so close to Easter it probably won’t be so popular.

May 15th, so Wednesday this year, is a major fiesta in Madrid to celebrate the Spanish Saint Isidro. He died about 1172 and was a farmer who apparently helped large numbers of poor people in Madrid.

Locally, Mojácar and several other towns and villages organise a procession known as a “romeria” with decorated farm vehicles, which heads into the countryside, with food and drink supplied. If there is a statue of Saint Isidro in one of the churches this will be taken along. In Mojácar this is on the nearest Sunday to May 15th, but the actual day that it takes place varies in different municipalities. During June there are no major “red” fiesta dates when everything shuts down nationally, but Friday, June 14th-Sunday, June 16th is the “Moors & Christians” weekend in Mojácar which attracts many visitors.

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In the News The May 26th Municipal Elections All Spaniards over the age of 18 on or before May 26th can vote in the municipal elections, and members of EU states living in Spain if they have applied for a vote in previous elections (and are still on the padrón – the official list of residents in a municipality), or they applied before January 30th this year. UK expats who have applied to vote can do this irrespective of whether the UK is still in the EU on polling day. In municipalities where there are a lot of UK residents their votes can be decisive, and the elected councils serve until 2023. We explain how the electioneering takes place from May10th and the voting process in an article. If your council has been very good in running the municipality and been active in matters such as regularising “illegal houses” it is a good idea to vote for them again. If on the other hand your municipality has been badly served by your council, has been involved in corruption, or pushed through very controversial regulations they don’t deserve to be re-elected.

Councillors in power receive a salary that can be very substantial, but councillors in opposition receive peanuts. In another part of this news section we comment on the Euro MPs elections that take place in Spain on the same day.

Good Employment Figures Statistics published in early April showed that at the end of March there were 19 million people paying into the Spanish Social Security system throughout Spain as 155,000 started paying in following them finding work. In 2008 there were 19 million people paying in but this fell to 16 million in January 2014. Since then there has been a steady increase and this is very encouraging news as the March figures do not include Easter. There are always people employed at Easter who may or may not stay on the employment register, but numbers will be substantial. In March 57,000 additional employees were registered in the hotel and restaurant trade as many establishments opened that were closed during the winter. The other good news is that the number of registered unemployed people in Spain at the end of March had dropped to 3.25 million, 34,000 less than at the beginning

of March. In December 2008 there were only 3 million unemployed but this rose to 5 million in February 2013. Young people unfortunately make up a large number of those without work and the ones who are in work but with temporary contracts find it impossible to commit themselves to obtaining a mortgage.

Drivers Using Mobile Phones Pere Navarro, the head of the DGT (Spanish Traffic Authority), wants the penalty for using a mobile phone whilst driving to go up from three lost points to six. It is likely that when there is a new Central Government following the General Elections of April 28th this and other changes will become law.

Meanwhile, Bartolomé Vargas who is the coordinator for road safety is writing to the Guardia Civil and Policía Local (Local Police) with a new proposal. He is authorising the police forces who attend major or minor accidents to ascertain if the driver was using a mobile phone at the time. It is not his intention that the police look at a mobile phone to see the call register at the scene of the accident as the police would have to ask a judge to give them the authority to contact the service provider and obtain the information. If a driver was using a “hands free” system the police would have to decide if this caused sufficient distraction. In the event that driver is using a mobile phone and causes a fatal accident the penalties can come from infractions of the Spanish penal code, not just road traffic legislation. These can include the withdrawal of a licence, heavy fines and in severe cases a prison term for the offences of gross negligence that caused a death and involuntary manslaughter. It is considered that in 20% of accidents the driver has been using a mobile phone at the time.

Facebook & Instagram We recently featured the potential problems with passwords and their security in an article. On Thursday April 18th Pedro Canahuati, the Facebook Vice President of Security, revealed that the exposed Instagram password problem in March, that was said then to affect “tens of thousands” of users, actually applied to “several millions”. The passwords

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In the News appeared in plain text, not encrypted text, on internal server logs that Facebook employees cannot normally see themselves. Pedro Canahuati stated that there was no abuse or misuse of the passwords and all affected users would be notified. In March, Facebook stated that the problem also applied to “hundreds of millions” of Facebook Lite users and “tens of millions” of other Facebook users, and all of their customers had been advised of the problem.

These latest breaches of security add to the many problems Facebook has admitted to have occurred previously. Cynics pointed out that Thursday April 18th was the day that the 443 page Mueller report became available in the US and suggest that Facebook hoped that their announcement would not be prominent in news outlets.

Holiday Rentals In many major cities, particularly in Madrid, Barcelona, and ones in the Balearic Islands, the explosion in holiday rentals has caused many problems.

Companies such as Airbnb advertise an enormous number and until recently refused to supply the registration number where attempts have been made to regularise the market. Compulsory registration has been in place in Andalucía (which includes Almería province) for several years. In the Community of Madrid legislation has now been passed that will drastically limit the numbers of properties that can be let. This applies to ones that are available to be rented for 90 days or more in a year. Rental properties have to have their own individual entrance, so this cuts out properties in blocks of apartments. This will mean the closure of about 95% of available rental properties and those that are left have to comply with rigid guidelines.

If the authorities become aware that properties are being rented out without permission they will be shut down, the same way that bars without an opening licence are forced to shut. The authorities complain that in the high season in the Sol area there are two tourists renting for every one resident, and 1.5 in the Cortes part of Madrid. The total number of holiday rental properties is difficult to quantify but is stated to be made up of 10,500 registered properties and about 15-20,000 others.

Since July 2018 there have been 22 inspectors who have visited nearly 12,000 properties in 500 buildings, and 1,700 were holiday rental ones. Over 500 that had no licence were ordered to shut and obviously with the new regulations this number is going to drastically increase. It is thought that there are currently 40,000 bookings for holiday rental properties and what will happen to these bookings now the new regulations have been passed is not clear.

Mario Vizcaino

A Mojácar Athlete Mario Vizcaíno, the Mojaquero athlete, recently took part in the Madrid Marathon, coming 3rd in his own Promesa (Young Adult) category, and 97th in the overall classification which included over 25,000 runners. At only twenty, Mario is showing great promise, dividing his studies with sport and, after obtaining a Sports Degree in Almería, he is now in Córdoba continuing his education in Administration and Management. He participated at Madrid without a team or coach, armed with the sports knowledge gained from his studies and a mere ten months of preparation, which makes his result even more praiseworthy. After his meteoric ascent as a runner, he has now joined Córdoba’s Surco Aventura Lucena Club, with the coaching and support that will undoubtedly bring this local athlete further success. His future plans include taking on a 42 km full marathon in a couple of years, but in the meantime, he will continue with his disciplined

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In the News training and preparation to face the Andalucían 10 km Championship in Salobreña in May, whilst considering other prestigious international races.

He will also be on the starting line for Mojácar´s own marathon held during the town's San Agustín fiesta, which will give his local supporters the opportunity to see the champion in action. A born sportsman, Mario Vizcaíno also showed great promise at football from an early age, reaching the national youth category playing with the Almería, Los Molinos and Club Natación teams.

The European Elections on May 26th Elections of Euro MPs take place every five years and 2019 is one of them. They take place from May 22nd-26th. When municipal elections take place in Spain on May 26ththis is also the date in Spain for electing Euro MPs. With Brexit scheduled to take place well before this date there was nil expectation that Euro elections would be held in the UK for the 73 seats the UK has in the EU parliament. Now however, they will have to take place unless the withdrawal agreement has been passed in the UK Parliament. The October 31st new deadline from the EU has the following clauses: “The European Council underlines that the extension cannot be allowed to undermine the regular functioning of the Union and its institutions. If the UK is still a Member of the EU on 23-26 May 2019 and if it has not ratified the Withdrawal Agreement by 22 May 2019, it must hold the elections to the European Parliament in accordance with Union law. If the United Kingdom fails to live up to this obligation, the withdrawal will take place on 1 June 2019.” The likely date for Euros elections in the UK is May 23rd but the elections can be called off as late as the day before polling day, according to electoral rules.

In the normal course of events, EU nationals in Spain who have applied to have a vote to elect Euro MPs can vote for them on May 26th, and some UK expats will have applied to vote in previous elections that took place in 2009 and 2014, or there may be some that applied before January 30th this year.

Whether this will apply here on May 26th remains to be seen, but it will have to be allowed if the UK is still an EU member and they have held Euro MP

elections. On polling day the lists for the Euro MPs from Spain will be put in blue envelopes and they will go into different ballot boxes.

A Buoyant Spanish Economy The International Monetary Fund has published their predictions for 2019 and 2020, and in the Eurozone growth is down to 1.3% that is less than had been predicted last October. Fears and uncertainty over Brexit is having a negative effect on the figures, and also the volatile situation in Italy is not helping. As regards Spain the forecast is much better. The Spanish BBVA Research Group has predicted a growth of 2.2% in 2019 and 1.9% in 2020. Christine Lagarde, the President of the IMF, has put the growth in Spain at 2.1% in 2019, so very similar, and agrees with the 1.9% in 2020.

Regarding unemployment figures in Spain the IMF is gloomier. The BBVA claims that in 2020 unemployment in Spain will come down to 12.8% but the IMF considers that it will be 14.2% this year and 14.1% in 2020. Christine Lagarde considers that there are still far too many temporary contracts in Spain and until there is a much larger number of permanent contracts unemployment will still be a problem. In 2014, Spanish borrowing was equal to the GNP (Gross National Product) so 100%, but last year it fell to 77%. Predictions are that by 2024 it may fall to 50% so this is another very positive figure.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold Phone Shortly to be made available to customers in Spain, the Galaxy Fold phone will cost 2,000 Euros. When closed it has a 4.6ins screen that becomes 7.3ins when open. Models of the phone have been supplied to many journalists for reviews but in the US there have been three phones where the screen has split at the hinge, or there are other problems, after only two days of use in one case. This happened to Marques Brownlee, a technology expert who revealed that he had detached the plastic protector as he stated there was no indication that he could not do this. Samsung have replied that the plastic screen protector cannot be removed in any circumstances and they will make sure that the

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In the News instructions stress that it must be left in place. any more tax cuts in Spain and point out that there Samsung have retrieved the damag ed has to be a margin against any future recession. demonstration phones, replaced them with other ones, and will carry out a full inspection. When Samsung withdrew all of the Galaxy Note 7 models after batteries exploded or caught on fire it cost the company 5 billion dollars, and 15 billion dollars was wiped off their share price on the US stock exchange.

Banco Santander & Banco Popular Ana Botín, the President of Banco Santander, gave a press conference recently concerning various aspects of their financial position. Banco Santander paid 1 Euro to buy Banco Popular and assumed the debts when it was declared to be insolvent. Ana Botin announced that by June all the integration between the two banks will be completed and negotiations with the bank unions are that only voluntary redundancies will be necessary. We have previously commented that when Banco Popular credit cards have expired they are being replaced with Banco Santander cards but the PIN numbers remain unchanged.

Spanish General Elections and the EU The EU is hoping that following the General Elections on April 28th there will be a stable government in Spain that can pass the 2019 budget and stop all the political problems that they term “wavering” since 2015 when the PP (Conservative) party governed without a majority in parliament. Snap surveys over Easter indicated that the PSOE (Socialist) party, who were also in a minority in parliament, would gain 30% of the vote, the PP 20% and the other two main parties 15% each so it is absolutely certain that a coalition of parties will have to be formed. The leaders of the four parties are all relatively young and were all born since 1972, but there was a lot of confrontation posturing in the run up to the elections that did not bode well for an easy coalition. Spain is not considered to be a problem in the EU at present, and the main concerns in Brussels are Brexit, the Euro MP elections and the uncertain situation in Italy. EU gurus have voiced some concern regarding

Daisy, the recycling robot

Apple iPhone Recycling Apple recently announced that they were quadrupling the number of locations in the US where clients can send dead or unwanted iPhones that are then recycled. This also applies to KNP retailers in the Netherlands and any Apple store as well as the online Apple Trade. Currently, each “Daisy” robot disassembles 200 iPhones an hour and can deal with 15 different models with an annual total of 1.2 million phones. Batteries are sent to a plant that recovers the cobalt, combines it with other scrap metal and uses it to make new batteries. This deals with some of the supply and ethical concerns regarding the key battery material. This April Apple started to recover aluminium and re-melt it into its MacBook. The company also uses recycled tin in the main logic boards of 11 different products.

Apple shared these updates as a part of its 2019 Environmental report that included the statistic that Apple refurbished 7.8 million devices in 2018, diverting more than 48,000 metric tons of electronic waste from landfills.

The Belgian King and Queen in Spain King Felipe and Queen Matilde of Belgium came to Spain over Easter but it was not a state visit to Spain where they were received by King Felipe VI or Queen Leticia in Madrid. They are frequently to

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In the News be seen on streets in Belgium, and for the last three years they have come to Spain to walk part of the Camino de Santiago route at Easter. This year they completed 28km from Burgos to Palencia which is known as the “French Camino” along with two of their children and some discreet security guards.

The King and Queen are no strangers to Spain as their grandparents had a property near Motril that they regularly visited as children.

The Cost of Renting Still Going Up The Spanish company www.Pisos.com collates rental prices throughout Spain and publishes quarterly reports. In all of Andalucía, which includes Almería province, they state that in the 12 months up to the end of last March the cost of renting went up by 20%. As regards Almería city, the survey shows that in the first quarter of this year rental costs have gone up 5.7% which is more than in any other capital city in Andalucía and puts it in third place of all capital cities in Spain. The actual rents being charged in Almería city are not high however and approximate to just less than 6 Euros per m2, which gives an average rent of 652 Euros per month, with an average floor area of 111m2. For a one bedroom property the rent is given as 465 Euros per month and 797 Euros for four bedrooms. In Andalucía, only the capital cities of Huelva and Jaén have rental properties that are cheaper than Almería city, and in Málaga city the average monthly rent is 998 Euros.

The cost of renting is a continuing problem for young persons who may only have temporary work contracts and are unable to obtain a mortgage or pay high rents. Recent legislation from Central Government has extended the period that a long term renter is entitled to stay in a property from two years to five years and fixed the annual increase in rent as being only equivalent to the cost of living increases. For renters who are on the shorter rental period, typically for 11 months, there are no caps on increases in rent if the contract is renewed.

posed significant improvements and less chance of problems over conventional radio therapy. The parents were arrested in Spain and held for 72hrs.

Subsequently, in 2018, Ashya was declared to be free of cancer and no longer had a serious brain tumour. The first private UK hospital department offering proton therapy was opened in April 2018, and the second NHS hospital giving this treatment is due to open in 2020. In Madrid there are two private proton therapy centres being built and the private health company Quirónsalud has invested 40 million Euros. The prestigious University of Navarra medical department will open a similar one in Madrid and the cost has come down from the 200 million Euros needed a few years ago. Proton therapy is particularly beneficial to children who can be treated for brain, spinal chord or eye cancers as a very precise beam stops substantial damage to surrounding healthy tissue. It is thought that between 750 and 1,000 patients in Spain could benefit from proton therapy every year, and this number may well increase when centres refine their techniques. Both companies have said that they will treat patients from the Spanish Health Service via agreements.

Recycling In Andalucía In 2018 in the 81,000 yellow recycling bins for plastics and metal 246,000 tons were collected in Andalucía, which was 2% more than in 2017. The amount of paper and cardboard collected from the blue containers also went up by 10%. The company ‘Ecoembes’ holds meetings in schools to stress the need for recycling and this amounted to 100,000 children in 2018. 7,700 small bins were provided in schools and other municipal buildings.

In all of Spain, 1.45 million tons of plastic and metal were recycled in 2018 and this was 4% more than in 2017. 25% of all the waste products put in the grey general rubbish bins were recycled and this puts Spain above the EU targets for 2030.

Sometimes there are not yellow or blue bins very Proton Therapy close by but Ecoembes wants to increase the In 2014, when the parents of Ashya King took him number in 2019. They consider that at present 99% out of a UK hospital and brought him to Spain on of the inhabitants in Andalucía have access to the way to Prague this was because proton therapy recycling containers without having to go very far

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In the News from homes or businesses. They stress that sorting one routine inspection of a large agricultural rubbish into the correct types and disposing them undertaking where they were looking for the in the various distinct containers is vitally important. compliance with regulations concerning pesticides the police came across a very large growing area The ‘Seprona’ Police of cannabis plants. This was not the first time that In Spain there is an arm of the Guardia Civil police such discoveries had been made. who are known as Servicio de Protección de la Naturaleza (Seprona) that was set up in 1988. Last Village Residents Who Have Moved Away year in Almería province they dealt with 1,500 In many rural areas in Almería province inhabitants infractions, and the penalties range from fines to have moved away to find work, and in various cases imprisonment. They have a variety of functions they have left Spain, not just the immediate such as looking after protected species of plants neighbourhood. Statistics exist where these people or animals, enforcing bans on pesticides in the have registered themselves as living in a particular agricultural industry, investigating the unlawful country, or they are still on the electoral roll and ownership or sale of endangered animals and birds, can apply for postal votes. In Olula de Castro in the the reporting of illegal houses and other Sierra de los Filabres 58% of the former residents constructions in areas where they are banned, and are living abroad and are to be found in Holland, dealing with unsafe bore holes or other dangers to Argentina and France. The mayor of Olula de Castro the general public. They also deal with the has explained that when the mines in the area were maltreatment of animals and domestic pets and shut down a considerable number of the inhabitants the burning of waste agricultural products in the moved to Holland, and there is hardly any family summer when licences have to be obtained because that does not have relatives living abroad. In Bacares of fire risks. Injured animals and birds are taken to in Almanzora where the rural village also took part centres where they can be treated and then in mining there are now only 232 residents, but released back into the wild, and persons who have 292 live abroad. Other places with large numbers installed illegal traps are prosecuted. Another of of former inhabitants living abroad include Lucainena their functions is to stop merchandise being sold de las Torres where 51% live abroad, Albanchez that is made of the skins of animals that are banned with 48%, Tahal with 45%, Lubrin with 44% and in Spain. Recently, they inspected a circus company Bédar where the persons living abroad make up in Roquetas de Mar where a hippopotamus had 44% of the former population. escaped and was quietly grazing on a garden area near the Gran Plaza centre. After looking at all the Bank Closures paperwork for the animals it was determined that In our part of Almería province we are fortunate it was not sufficient and did not comply with current that there are still a large number of banks although regulations so the circus was shut down. A man some of them have merged. In Spain overall the was prosecuted in 2018 for owning exotic species number of bank branches has steadily fallen from of birds that he was illegally selling on the internet 2008 when there were 46,000. At the end of 2018 for as much as 15,000 Euros, and a man was stopped the number had fallen by 1.75% from 2017 but in Almería port with a monkey that belonged to the only amounted to 26,160. In Almería province there same family as the ones found in Gibraltar. The were 378 bank branches at the end of 2018 but importation and sale of this species is banned in there used to be 1,985. In villages with less than Spain, and the man had no paperwork to show that 500 residents 83% no longer have any bank branch it had obtained legally or had been vaccinated. they can go to, and where there are less than 100 Another function of the Seprona police is the testing residents 98% are without a bank. Part of the of water samples to see if there is contamination reason for the decline is that many customers from industrial or agricultural waste or sewage. On almost exclusively carry out banking on-line and

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There is a problem for the older generations and only 8% of bank customers over the age of 60 are familiar with internet banking, and 71% of this age group have only ever visited their bank in person.

The Spanish post office ‘Correos’ is negotiating with various banks and the plan is that in their 2,400 offices they will offer some banking services, particularly in rural areas.

hippopotamus. Alerted by the police, members of the circus staff turned up and enticed it into a trailer. The pictures went viral and many organizations complained as circuses with live animals have been banned in many parts of Spain, but not in Roquetas de Mar. A Spanish circus organization, Circos Reunidos, also complained as they stated that the circus was not a member of their group and there had been similar complaints of their animals escaping in other cities. Seprona police Unemployment in Spain officers who deal with animals in captivity went to In 2014 there were 2.1 million persons in Spain who the circus to inspect the documentation and the were classified as being “long term” unemployed as condition in which the animals were kept, and finding they had spent over a year without a job. This deficiencies they shut it down! extremely high number has now fallen by 38% to 1.3 million but 40% are long term unemployed. In The ‘Módulo’ System of Paying Tax and IVA the fortunate days of 2008 that are long gone In 1993 the Hacienda (Spanish Tax Department) there were only 648,000 people without work. introduced legislation designed to make paying tax Unemployment in Spain has now gone down to 5.8% and IVA (VAT) much simpler for small companies of the working population but this is much greater and the self-employed. A calculations as to the way than the average of 2.8% in other EU states. The tax was levied took into account the square metres Spanish government have announced a blitz on the business operated from, employees, the number unemployment with money spent on training and of tables in bars and restaurants, and their re-training, and the target for the next three years consumption of electricity. This estimated tax is to reduce the numbers by 150,000 each year. amount system is known as módulos. There are The reduction in numbers is particularly aimed at currently about 400,000 small businesses or selfthe age group of 45 upwards as 70% of the long employed persons who still use this system. The term unemployed are over this age. 64% of women Hacienda have been stating for some time that the who are unemployed have been in this situation for whole system needs a complete overhaul and some more than two years, and the aim by 2021 is to companies are fraudulently playing the system to reduce this number to 57%. The government hope pay reduced tax. They have published statistics and that many more jobs can be found in the public state that in the transport and communication sector and re-training will result in a diminishing in industries people on the módulo system only pay numbers as well. In our autonomous community of about 2% tax compared to the 20% paid with the Andalucía there is 25% of the total long term normal tax method, and in the finance and insurance unemployed in all of Spain compared to Valencia sector it is 2% and 21%. In the commerce and with 12% and Catalonia and Madrid with 11%. restaurant sector the figures are given as 8% and 19%, so still a large difference. Proposals to modify The Roquetas de Mar Circus the system include restricting it to very small At the beginning of April, the Circo Roma Dola circus businesses who deal directly with the consumer. came to Roquetas de Mar and within a few days a The módulo system would no longer be allowed pony and a hippopotamus called Pipo escaped. where there are third parties such as trades where Various calls to the police were that there was a the work is billed to companies and then passed very large animal grazing on a garden area near the on, and transport companies who deal with two Gran Plaza shopping centre and some callers businesses, not the final consumer. It is quite clear correctly identified the animal as being a that the whole módulo system will be restructured.

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In the News Leaving Almería to Find Work Abroad Despite improvements in the Spanish economy there are still large numbers of people who are leaving Spain to work elsewhere. In Spain as a whole it is stated that 2.5 million Spaniards have gone abroad to find work and 1.5 million are in the US where Spanish is still an important and common language, and 900,000 are working in Europe.

Official figures for Almería province are that in 2015 a total of 41,000 people emigrated from our province but so far this year the number of workers abroad is 48,000. The US accounts for 23,000, there are 12,000 in Argentina, and 5,800 in Brazil.

Spanish speaking countries, although there are differences in the languages, are the most popular.

In Europe 4,000 are in France and 1,500 in Germany.

Campaigns are underway in Spain and Andalucía to tempt some of these people to return to Spain and the modest figure of 23,000 people is the target by the end of 2020. Incentives include setting up official webpages where the paperwork needed is minimal and low amounts of Social Security payments for a fixed period of time, the same as for new self-employed persons at present. Another proposal is that job offers are given more publicity and people doing research will be encouraged to return to Spain and continue their studies here.

The Junta de Andalucía believes that they can obtain some grants from the EU and in total will have 8 million Euros for initiatives to tempt workers abroad to return. One of the complaints from Spaniards in the UK is the weather!

Therapy with Horses A year-long Spanish study involving horses has been published in the medical journal Medicina Clínica.

Two Spanish universities charted the improvements in people suffering from multiple sclerosis who had weekly sessions on horseback. The conclusions are that general movement is increased, there is less fatigue, and urinary problems are less severe. The sufferers from the disease who took part had a 40 minute session every week for six months and reported that involuntary spasms were reduced and their quality of live was greatly improved. Each of the people who took part in the trials made

videos where they described their improvement, and one person said that they had been able to go to the Three Kings celebrations on foot with their children that they had not done for some time previously, and another person stated that they could sit in front of a computer for a much longer period of time before they had to urinate. Barbara Napier from Mojácar was convinced that there were many improvements for people suffering illnesses if they spent some time on horseback and she founded the charity ‘Animo’ that dealt with Animal Assisted Therapy. With her husband Lenox she regularly went to a centre in Almería to demonstrate the techniques. Unfortunately, Barbara suffered from a terminal and very painful illness herself and she died in 2014.

Dog Tourism in Carboneras Carboneras town hall considers that there are many tourists who want to take their dogs on holiday and this should be encouraged. The Carboneras business association, a local vet, and the town hall will start an initiative entitled “Dog friendly”. The town hall state that according to figures from vets all over Spain there are four millions homes that have a dog, and in 2017 a total of 90% of these people took their dog on holiday. Owners of establishments will be able to put up stickers that indicate they have joined the scheme and the only requirement from dog owners is that dogs are kept on a lead and hygiene is observed. A list of participating

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In the News businesses will be put on the town hall’s Facebook page. Ana María Morena, the councillor for commerce, thinks that the scheme can be very advantageous economically and tourists with dogs will be very pleased that their pets are made welcome in Carboneras.

and more technology available to young people they have less interest in concepts that are difficult to justify. The same decline applies to marriages in church, and in 1992 some 80% did this and only 20% had civil weddings. In 2008 it was 50/50 but now the figures have totally gone the other way and only 20% of marriages are in church. 69% of people surveyed considered that they believed in God but only 27% went to church on a regular basis.

In France only 53% of the population consider they are Christians, in Ireland 74%, but in Poland it is 91%.

This very high number is put down to a positive move against communism and Pope John Paul II being Polish. We explain in an article that it is the time of year to complete an income tax declaration in Spain known as the ‘Renta’. On the form there is a box where people who are due to pay money to the taxman can put a cross and then 5% of the money that they are paying over goes to the Catholic Church. A few years ago another box was introduced where a cross signified that 5% was going to selected charities. If a person wants to put a cross in both boxes; they can do.

Grants for the Self-employed in Rural Areas The Almería Diputación (County council) is making grants available for self-employed persons or small companies in rural areas. This will apply to 71 municipalities where there are less than 3,000 inhabitants. A total of 40 million Euros will be available over the next five years, and if the scheme is a success more money may be allocated. Grants will be available to improve the running of small companies, make them more competitive, and stop these people from leaving rural areas to work elsewhere. At present there are 4,000 self-employed or small companies in the 71 municipalities and grants of up to 25,000 Euros will be made. Javier Aureliano García, the President of the Diputación, has stated that obtaining finance was a major problem for the self-employed and small companies.

Town halls in the municipalities where the help is An ‘AVE’ Link to Almería Port available will have more details and will handle Almería port and Motril are the only major ones in Andalucía without a rail connection. When the ‘AVE’ applications. (high speed train) comes to Almería it is seen as Spaniards and Religion essential that a link to the port is built. Recently a Easter is the most important event in the Christian meeting of interested parties took place to discuss year, and people who consider they have religious the best way to achieve this. A study as to the convictions will be more than likely to go to church. viability and method of construction was carried Spain is a Roman Catholic country but the number out when the socialist central government was in of people who state that they believe in God and power from 2008-2011 but it was never published. go to church is reducing each year. El Centro de At present it is considered that the port authorities Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS) conducts surveys would have to fund the link, although there is a on a regular basis on a variety of topics and they possibility that EU funding might be available. have published one recently to coincide with Easter. Fake Marriages or Partnerships In 1980 only 8% of the general population stated Non-Spanish persons can automatically obtain the that they were atheists or non-believers but this right to reside in Spain if they marry a Spaniard or steadily rose to 20% in 2005 and has now risen to an EU national living in Spain, and enjoy the same 27%. In the age group 18-24 a total of 30% stated rights. This is also the case if a couple register they had no beliefs in God in 2010 and this went themselves on town hall register as being a ‘pareja up to 53% in 2017 but has now fallen back slightly de hecho’ that are in a civil partnership. An to 49%. One reason for this is considered to be the investigation started by the National Police in Almería fact that with a higher education level and more city has resulted in 10 people of various nationalities

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In the News being arrested who were organising marriages or official partnerships. Spaniards or EU nationals were paid between 3,000 to 4,000 Euros for falsely engaging in marriages or civil partnerships, and the people who obtained residency this way paid up to 8,000 Euros. When police interviewed the couples involved it was quite clear that they had not met before agreeing to the fraud, had conflicting stories, or did not live together. A heterosexual couple or a same sex couple who have formed a partnership can go to practically every town hall and ask to be put on the ‘pareja de hecho’ register that records that they are in a civil partnership. The couple are then legally treated the same as a married couple and in the event that they jointly own a property or other joint assets they can benefit from not having to pay hefty inheritance tax if one of the partners dies, and this may also help with adoption.

If the couple then split up or get married they can ask to be taken off the register. David Bisbal, the internationally famous singer from Almería province, entered into an official civil partnership with his partner in a quiet ceremony at her town hall near Madrid a couple of years ago, but they subsequently got married.

Quick Telefónica Loans Telecommunication companies are expanding their operations and Telefónica is joining forces with the Spanish bank CaixaBank. From April 10th via the website, phone and broadband customers have been able to borrow between 1,000-3,000 Euros without any paper work or commission within 48hrs.

The loan can be repaid after a minimum of two years or a maximum of three years six months, and the approximate annual interest rate is 16.5%. This interest rate is less than a bank will charge for credit card loans, and considerably less than that from a “rapid credit loan” company. The loan service is called “Movistar Money” obtainable via www. money.movistar.es. Telefónica Consumer Finance will process the loans and this company is 50% owned by Telefónica and CaixaBank. The Bank of Spain has been stressing to clients who borrow money from the “rapid credit loan” companies that they must study the small print very carefully before

committing themselves, as the interest rate they have to pay may be very hefty.

Selling Tobacco Leaves is Legal A far reaching verdict has been given by the Spanish High Court relating to a man who sold raw tobacco on the internet for people to make cigarettes. In 2017 the businessman from Madrid was given a prison term of three years and ordered to pay 300 million Euros in back tax for dealing in contraband.

He sold the raw tobacco in 1kg packs for 14 Euros plus delivery charges and also sold all the equipment needed for people to make their own cigarettes.

(1kg of tobacco leaves is sufficient to make about 1,500 cigarettes). The ‘fiscalía’ (Spanish Crown Prosecution Service) stated that in 2015 when he was arrested he had received about 4.5 million Euros from sales of the raw tobacco and an estimated 25 million Euros since he set up his business. The man appealed his conviction and the judges at the High Court in Madrid ruled that the law from 1992 that defined contraband stated that it applied to tobacco that had been subject to “processing” and also persons who sold tobacco “products” without paying any tax. In this case they ruled that the businessman in Madrid was weighing and packaging the tobacco before he sold it, but doing nothing else to it. They also stated that whilst he sold a wide range of items that enabled people to make cigarettes from the tobacco this was not illegal. Growing tobacco is a major motor of the

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In the News economy in Extremadura that caters for 97% of the tobacco grown in Spain. 3,400 people work there and the income from selling the tobacco to companies who manufacture cigarettes brings in 120 million Euros annually. Tax from tobacco products in Spain brings in 9 billion Euros every year and 77% of the cost of a packet of cigarettes is tax. Prosecuting people who sell contraband products, or make cigarettes and avoid paying any tax is a normal part of police and customs investigations. It is stated that 380 million Euros is defrauded from illegal activities in Spain every year.

There are various websites that sell equipment to make cigarettes in the home from raw tobacco leaves, and tutorials.

Torrecárdenas centre was opened last October 25th and is very close to the hospital.

Antas Sewage Treatment Plant Approved In the disastrous floods in September 2012 the sewage treatment plant that served Antas town was completely wrecked and raw sewage was discharged into the river and riverbed. A temporary solution followed on whilst plans were underway for a new plant to be built. Initially, the Junta de Andalucía (the governing body for Almería province) was not very helpful and heavily criticised Antas town hall for siting the plant in a location that was obviously liable for flooding. In February 2018 the project for an entirely new plant was approved by the Junta at a cost of 4.65 million Euros, and it will now be put out for tender. There are 6,100 residents in Antas and the work to build the new plant is stated to provide work for 77 people.

Nuclear Power Stations The Spanish government is committed to phasing out the nuclear power stations that exist at present, and not building any new ones. The power generating companies Iberdrola, Endesa and Naturgy own several nuclear power stations either individually or with a shared ownership. Two of the power stations at Almaraz in Cáceres in Extremadura are due to shut in 2020 and 2021 but there has been an agreed extension until 2027 and 2028 by Iberdrola who own 53%, Endesa who own 36% and Naturgy who own 11%. It is expected that the government and the Spanish Nuclear Power Authority will agree to this extension that will cost the generating companies 400 million Euros. Plans are that two other power stations in Tarragona jointly owned by Iberdrola and Endesa will continue to operate until 2035. It has been suggested by the Spanish Nuclear Power Authority that the cost of the extension here might be as much as 600 million Euros. If this is the case the generating companies will shut them down in 2028. With these closures there will no longer be any nuclear power stations in Spain. Nuclear power provides about 21% of our power requirements at present and this amount of electricity will eventually have to be found elsewhere.

Níjar is Another “Prettiest Village” Mojácar and Lucainena de las Torres have been awarded the status of “The prettiest villages in Spain” and Níjar has now received the same award.

It is given to villages and towns with less than 15,000 inhabitants where it is considered that they represent the best locations in Spain for appearance, facilities and culture. The mayoress of Níjar, Esperanza Pérez Felices, received the award and a commemorative plaque that was presented by Francisco Mestre, the President of the Association of Prettiest Villages.

Almería Torrecárdenas Centre Award The Bogaris Retail centre at Torrecárdenas has been given an award as being one of the best “International Shopping Centres for 2019” by the UK magazine “Retail and Leisure” (RLI). The company give awards in 15 categories and other international centres in the 2019 awards are in Costa Rica and China. The award was presented to the company CBRE who run the Torrecárdenas centre at a ceremony held at the Universal Film Studios in Hollywood. Last February the centre was given an Road Accidents on the Way to Work award as being “Best Digital Signage” shopping A report from the Spanish ‘RACE’ (RAC) organization centre at a ceremony in Amsterdam. The reveals that more than 50% of road accidents in

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In the News Spain are when people are travelling to or from work, or are driving because of their work during the working day. In 2017 whilst going to or coming from work there were 50,500 accidents of this type out of the total of 102,200 and 120 people died. Including journeys that were work related the total was 69,000. Post office workers had the most accidents during work hours that averaged out as being 1,700 accidents per 100,000 head of population. In the case of deaths whilst travelling to or from work these count as “industrial” accidents so relatives have the right to claim compensation or widow or widower benefits. This is allowed if the journey is in a direct route from home to work or vice-versa, it occurs in the normal time that the journey should take, and the driver has not taken a diversion on the way there or back for personal reasons. This also applies to public transport deaths.

Courts have ruled that a death or serious injury when a person is taking another worker home and drops them off on the way can also count as a work-related event, and the same thing applies if a worker makes a direct diversion to drop or pickup children from a nursery. The authors of the RACE survey state that time off for these types of accidents have cost employers 2,000 million Euros in the last nine years.

Tests for Colon Cancer In 2018 in Almería province 193 people died from colon cancer which is the second largest cause of death in men and women. When it is correctly diagnosed at an early stage, 90% of people can be treated and the cancer eradicated. The Spanish Health Service is mounting a publicity campaign with leaflets available at health centres to get people to have a simple test that costs the health services almost nothing. If there has been colon cancer in the family, advice is that people aged over 40 should be tested and other people over the age of 50. (The leaflet advises tests for the age group 50-69 and a new test every two years). It is considered that 150,000 people may be at risk in Almería province and the aim is to get 75,000 people tested in 2019, but only 13,000 people were tested in 2018. People who take part in the tests have to supply a stool

sample from three consecutive days and the test is to determine if any blood is present. If so, this could indicate a tear in the intestine wall that might develop into a cancer. Of the 13,000 people tested, a followup examination using a colonoscopy camera was carried out on 284 people. 40 of these people had only a very slight problem, 53 had a medium risk problem that necessitated further periodic testing, and 11 people had a severe problem that required immediate attention. If these numbers as a percentage were the same in 75,000 tests it would mean that 1,640 people would need further examination as a cancerous growth that is untreated can be fatal. Anyone plugged into the Spanish Health system can ask to be tested free of charge at their medical centre. Some analysis centres will carry out the tests for a fee, or via a private doctor’s surgery.

Train Travel in Andalucía In 2018, the eight capital cities in Andalucía handled 23.4 million train passengers with the Seville-Santa Justa station accounting for nearly 10 million. At Almería city the number was only 195,000! The only worse figures were in Huelva where only 25,000 passengers went by train. The big problem with Almería city is that the ‘AVE’ (High speed train) will not arrive until perhaps 2025, and the journey time to Madrid is about 6 hours. Travelling to Seville is a mammoth journey involving two trains and two buses whilst electrification work on the Granada AVE continues. In capital cities where the AVE trains have been in use for some time the numbers show

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Paying Bills Anyone who does work for a town hall wants to be paid as soon as possible. There is a fixed legal maximum period but many town halls are very bad at paying. A few years ago loans were made available to town halls to pay off their debts. In all of Andalucía, Almería town hall are at the top of the list for the least amount of money they owe and the best payment time period. Figures collated throughout Spain show that at the end of 2018, Almería city only owed suppliers 3.4 million Euros, and they paid bills 12 days after receiving them. Granada town owed 80 million Euros at the end of 2018 and is the worst capital city in all of Andalucía. When they do pay, the average time is 185 days! In all of Spain only Madrid owed more money which came to 221 million Euros but they only took 16 days to pay. Málaga owed their suppliers 29 million Euros but they did pay out within 15 days. Anyone working for Jaén town hall who owed 54 million Euros had to wait 617 days, the longest time in all of Spain. In other parts of Spain Santander pay their bills 5 days after receiving them, in Badajoz it is 6 days and in Lleida 7 days. The Almería Diputación (County council) owed their suppliers just 2.3 million Euros at the end of 2018 and they paid bills within 25 days.

Alcohol Locks for Drivers In France, drivers of public service vehicles and drivers who have previously lost their licence after being convicted of drink-driving but have got it back, have to blow into an alcohol testing device that will block the vehicle from being started if the result is positive.

Courts can order this to be done for a period of six months up to five years, and the driver has to pay for the device which costs about 1,300 Euros, or can be rented for 100 Euros a month. To make sure that a driver is still below the limit and has not been drinking at the wheel, the device can randomly indicate to the driver that they have to stop and carry out the test between 5-30 minutes during the

journey. A new test has to be made if the vehicle has stopped for more than 30 minutes. The use of these, known as “Ignition Interlock Devices”, has been debated in Spain for some time but has never been put into law. In 2017 SEAT unveiled a “concept car” with a variety of special features and the ignition interlock device was one of these. Ezequiel Avilés, who is a spokesperson for SEAT, stated that in more and more countries in the EU the device was mandatory and their company would include one when it was legally necessary. Organizations such as “Stop Accidents” have been pushing for these devices to be fitted for some time. There is also a proposal that more sophisticated locks could detect the presence of drugs, but the cost would then go up steeply.

More ‘AVE’ Contracts Awarded The rail company ADIF have given the go-ahead for the construction of two more sections of the AVE (High speed train) in Almería province. The completed AVE system for Almería province is part of the ‘Mediterranean corridor” rail project that comes down the coast from France. 18kms of the track will be constructed from Los Arejas to Níjar in the municipalities of Sorbas and Lucainena de las Torres. 9km will be double track width and the remainder single track, and the company SACYR will carry out the work for 118 million Euros. The second section from Níjar to Rio Andarax in the same municipalities is 26kms in length and the contract awarded to the company Contratas y Ventas is for 106 million Euros. The project times for both sections are 32 months. Contracts for the Pulpí-Vera and Rio Andarax-El Puche links have already been awarded at the total cost of 153 million Euros. SACYR were given the contract for the section form Pulpí to Cuevas in 2015 but they pulled out when the finish date arrived and no work had been started. This was because ADIF did not own all of the land required! Some sections of the AVE in Murcia have not yet been awarded and until this takes place the AVE cannot arrive in Almería city. The arrival date was given as being 2023 until recently, when it was then stated that track testing and certification might drag on until 2025.

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In the News Don’t Shake Hands In Japan, physical contact when two strangers meet up is considered to be the height of impropriety and an invasion of their personal space. In the US, in various hospital departments there are now “stop” signs with a symbol of people shaking hands.

This is because there is a transfer of bacteria when people shake hands that can be injurious to health.

This can easily take place if one person has the flu, chickenpox, measles or hepatitis. Apart from person to person transfer of bacteria they can be spread to items such as stairs rails and doors. In tests of DNA it has been found that traces of the DNA of one person has been transferred to a surface by the person who has shaken hands with the first one. This is not going to result in a person coming under suspicion for a crime, but it exists! Amelia Fernández Sierra is in charge of the Department for Preventive Medicine at the Nieves de Granada hospital and she states that nurses have to wash their hands after every direct contact with a patient, and this can mean 30-40 times daily. Soap and water are being replaced with other solutions that are more effective, and more and more hospital wards have hand washing devices for visitors. In a survey of men and women coming out of toilets at a large airport, 63% of men and 49% of women admitted that they had not washed their hands. Giving people “air-kisses” without any personal contact is much less likely to spread infection, and to a lesser degree “fist bumping”!

Reducing Hospital Waiting Times The relatively new government in the Andalucía parliament are extremely concerned regarding waiting times in hospitals. They claim that the numbers had been “fiddled with” by the previous government to make them look better. Throughout Andalucía the new Minister for Health states that there are 163,000 people waiting for operations and this number is “scandalous”. 26 million Euros has been allocated for 2019 that is designed to have 31,600 patients operated on who have been on the waiting lists for more than a year as a starting point. 200 surgeons will extend their hours to afternoons and Saturday mornings and the number

of extra operations will be about five each day. La Inmaculada hospital in Huércal-Overa, Torrecárdenas hospital in Almería and the Poniente hospital in El Ejido are included in the plan that started on April 1st. 14 more surgeons have been employed and it is considered that an average of 70 extra operations will be done every day, apart from the extra hours worked by existing surgeons. The review of numbers is said to include 3,500 people in our province who urgently need surgical operations. An operating theatre at La Inmaculada hospital that is not presently in use will be re-opened. There will also be a campaign for specialists to work longer hours to cut down the number of people waiting for an initial consultation.

Buying Eco Produce More and more consumers of fruit and veg are turning to products that have been grown ecologically and Spain leads the way with over two million hectares (7,722 square miles) dedicated to this method of growing. Andalucía, which includes Almería province, makes up 46% of the total ecological area in Spain devoted to fruit and veg.

At present in Spain consumers buy products worth 5 million Euros every day, and food analysts state that in 10 years, organically grown products will make up 90% of the total market. Agriculturalists from many countries come to Almería province to inspect the growing techniques and the bugs and insects that are being produced that means that fertilizers and chemical treatments are not needed.

Almería Airport The high season for flights into Almería officially started on April 1st until October. Twenty companies have flights scheduled but some of them will not arrive until later in the year. In total some 36 cities will have connections into Almería and there will be flights within Spain from Barcelona, Madrid, Melilla, Palma de Mallorca, Seville, Santiago de Compostela and Zaragoza. Flights from the UK and Ireland will come from East Midland, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Manchester, Gatwick, Belfast, Edinburgh and Dublin.

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utonomous communities, in our case of a property it was specified and signed off at Andalucía, can set their own rates of the notary when the ‘escritura’ (title deed) was inheritance and gift tax and also the income tax signed. percentage and bands. The inheritance tax in Andalucía until January 1st, 2018 was extremely punitive to the extent that wealthy families moved to Madrid or Valencia where the tax was almost nothing. Alternatively, an inheritor faced with a very large tax bill could go to a notary and legally refuse the inheritance that then went into the coffers of the Junta.

New regulations came into place on January 1st, 2018 that related to inheritors in the categories known as Group 1 and Group 2 who could receive up to 1 million Euros in inheritance without paying any tax. These two groups includes spouses, adopted or natural children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents of the deceased but Group 3, siblings, nieces and nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts and stepchildren did not get the 1 million Euro allowance. Further changes came into force this April 11th and Groups 1 & 2 heirs will now only pay 1% tax on inheritances over 1 million Euros. This won’t make much difference to the average man in the street but will attract wealthy individuals who buy very expensive properties in places such as Marbella. The Junta state that the tax breaks will apply to Group 3 inheritors in due course.

A very important change is that gift tax has now been substantially reduced when a parent makes a gift to a natural or adopted child of less than 1 million Euros. This has been a problem when a parent wanted to help their children with a gift of property or assets but it resulted in a large tax bill. Before April 11th, if a gift to a child was 60,000 Euros the tax was 6,258 Euros but now it is 62 Euros 6 céntimos! A very generous gift of 990,500 Euros resulted in a tax bill of 277,500 Euros but this will now be 2,775 Euros. The other way of passing down money was that a person technically made a loan for a period of years with nil interest. If this was to help with the purchase

These new tax breaks apply if the persons involved are residents in an EU country, so expats Brits who are legal residents in Andalucía after Brexit.

This is the time of year when income tax declarations have to be made and we explain how this works in another article. Income tax is split 50/50 between central government and the autonomous community but there can be slight variations. The Junta has announced that from 2020 to 2023 their income tax bands will be consolidated and the tax rates will be reduced.

Below 14,000 Euros no income tax will be payable, and in the various tax bands up to 120,000 Euros the rate will come down by between 0.5% and 1.5%, and by 3% above 120,000 Euros. These are major tax reductions for people living in Andalucía.

With complicated matters such as wills and gift tax it is important to seek the advice of professionals who will guide you through the minefield! Non-Spanish nationals such as British citizens who have the right to “free disposition” of assets need to have a will dealing with assets in Spain. Inheritance laws for Spaniards and other nationalities without a Spanish will are completely different and very rigid with strict guidelines.

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So Now You Know...

The First Electric Cars Somewhere between 1832 and 1839 (the exact date is unknown), Scotsman Robert Anderson is credited with inventing the first crude electric car.

Around 1834 or 1835 American Thomas Davenport built his version of an electric car. Both inventors used electric batteries that were non-rechargeable but in 1865 the Frenchman Gaston Plante invented rechargeable lead-acid batteries that made electric cars more practical. In 1897 the first electric cars to be used as taxis were built for fleet use in New York City by the Electric Carriage and Wagon Company of Philadelphia. By 1900 electric cars were commonplace, with 28% of the market.

The Largest Butterflies The Queen Alexandra Birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae) is the largest living butterfly. The females have a wingspan of between 11 and 12 inches (28 to 31 cm). One of the rarest butterflies in the world, it is found only in the rain forests of New Guinea.

The male is much smaller with a wingspan of 6.7 to 7.4 inches (17 to 19 cm) but they are much more colourful with a bright yellow abdomen topped with electric green and aquamarine wings. During its three month lifetime the female lays only 27 eggs which has contributed to its current classification by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as an endangered species.

Zebra Crossings MP James Callaghan is credited with inventing the zebra crossing in 1948 when he was working on new ideas for pedestrian crossings when visiting the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory. The following year, these crossings were painted on 1,000 test sites around the UK but, instead of being black and white stripes they were painted blue and yellow. They were soon changed to black and white for better visibility and became widespread in 1951. The most famous zebra crossing is the one in Abbey Road, North West London that is featured on the iconic cover of The Beatles album.

This particular zebra crossing is now Grade II listed!

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Off-shore Wind Farms The London Array wind farm in the Thames Estuary is the largest off-shore wind farm in the world and is situated 12 miles off the Kent coast. It covers an area of 40 square miles and has 175 turbines. Each turbine has a base starting 30 metres below the sea bed, rises through 20 metres of water and the rotating blade hub is 80 metres above sea level.

The turbine blades are 58 metres in length and can produce electricity from a wind speed of 7-55mph.

Off-shore wind farms are very efficient because they operate from high coastal winds, in this case the gusty English channel winds, and they are much less obtrusive than inland wind farms.

The History of Cymbals Cymbals that are two circular metal plates used for making music originated in Asia and are among the oldest percussion instruments. They were closely associated with religious worship, rituals and some stylised dances. Cymbals were first introduced into Europe in the Middle Ages by the Saracens, who brought them to Spain and southern Italy but they then disappeared, probably because the art of hammering sheet bronze had been lost. It was not until the 17th century that cymbals returned to Europe in the wake of the Turkish wars. Turkey had long been famed for the excellence of its cymbals that were used by Turkish military bands.

The First Printing Methods Johannes Gutenberg is credited with inventing the first printing press in the 15th century, but the ancient Chinese used various processes including carving letters on a wooden block. In 1900, “The Diamond Sutra� that was printed in 868 was found in a sealed cave at Dunhuang. Another Chinaman, Bi Sheng, started making up typeface from individual letters that were made of baked clay and his method was described by a Chinese scholar in the 11th century. In the 14th century a Chinese government official introduced individual letters carved out of wood. Johannes Gutenberg adapted this using letters cast from lead and his own special press.

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ast month we explained that in municipal the special envelope provided if you favour one elections each of the political parties publishes party but all the lists will be available at the polling a list of the names of potential councillors. A voter station. chooses to vote for a party and the people on the list, not an individual person.

The results of the Spanish General Elections on April 28th were not known before this magazine went to the printer but it was absolutely certain that no one party, or even two parties, would necessarily have a majority if they joined forces.

Apart from the PP (Conservative party) and the PSOE (Socialist party) that have fought each other for votes in elections for many years, there are now other parties that have become fully established. There is the Ciudadanos (centre right party), Unidos Podemos (a left wing party), the Vox party (an ultra- right party), along with other Everyone who has registered to vote will be sent smaller parties. a card that tells this person where to go to vote (invariably a school) with a “mesa” (table number).

In the municipal elections, all the above parties Polling takes place from 9am-8pm and if you will put up candidates in the majority of the forget to take this card when you go to vote it municipalities where there are a large number of doesn’t matter, it will be sorted out there. Photo voters. The chance of any one party gaining a ID is required and driving licences will be accepted complete majority is going to be much less likely. as well as passports. Once your identity has been Many people think that a coalition of two or more established you can vote with the sealed envelope parties is a good idea, particularly if a party who you have taken along, or put your selected list of have had a majority for the last four years have candidates in the envelope in the booths where not worked sufficiently well for the benefit of all they are all laid out. As Euro MP elections take the inhabitants. There are some coalitions that place on the same day these envelopes will be have already been announced and as an example, light blue to avoid any confusion.

Jessica Simpson from her Somos Mojácar party has aligned herself with the PSOE party for these Counting takes place once the elections have elections. They hope that the combined list of closed at 8pm, and where various parties have candidates will get them more council seats this different numbers of seats there will be some time. horse-trading to form a majority. Supposing there needs to be a majority of seven councillors where From May 10th electioneering will start, and the there are thirteen in total, perhaps one party has political parties will be publishing their manifestos won five seats. If so, this party needs to join forces and putting up posters. Empty shops and offices with another one. Alternatively, the parties who are taken over to be temporary headquarters and have won the other seats could all join together. there will be major events for the general public. Coalitions and the agreement as to who is the People will come to houses and ask you to support mayor or mayoress have to be done within 30 them, or put their lists of candidates in letter days, and the new council will be in power until boxes. You can keep one of the lists together with 2023.

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ruz Roja is the Spanish Red Cross, founded in 1864, and they perform a variety of very useful activities. The headquarters in Almería city have recently published their 2018 figures and there has been a major increase in the number of persons they helped.

doctor, hospital or other appointments where they couldn’t go alone is another frequent activity and this applied to 4,800 people. Red Cross workers visit young “boat children” in reception centres and provide toys and other materials, and in 2018 they placed 158 children in 131 foster homes.

This is because when Moroccan or Sub-Saharan “boat people” are rescued and are brought into Almería port they are immediately processed by Red Cross personnel. Health attention is the first task needed for extremes such as hypothermia or sunburn, exhaustion from the hazardous journeys, or injuries.

Many women are heavily pregnant so their health is an immediate concern and there are often unaccompanied children. The number of persons who needed this attention went up from 5,550 in 2017 to 12,600 in 2018, and anyone needing hospital care is taken there in Red Cross ambulances. They also provide food, blankets, hygiene kits and clothes on the spot. Another 447 refugees were given assistance so that they could become integrated Another vital function is their ‘Plan de Empleo’ into society and independent of financial aid and (Employment plan) that was first set up in 2000.

People who have never had a job, young people who hand-outs. have become unemployed, and persons over the The vast numbers of Spanish Red Cross workers are age of 45 who suddenly find they are unemployed, volunteers. In Almería province there are 2,300 and receive assessment and training. This initially involves in 2018 the number of hours they put in was an establishing their education level, existing skills, and astounding 74,000. Volunteers undergo various whether they have an employment history. The plans induction and training courses and attain the are designed to help people affected by the equivalent of diplomas in the areas where they are economic crises, and counselling and psycho-social going to work. 1,500 people underwent this in 2018, support to help them regain confidence in their and there were 200 people who joined up for the abilities if they have become despondent or depressed. Another sector of the population that first time. they help is women who have previously been Money, equipment and other help comes from 12,000 supported economically by partners but now find individuals or companies who have signed up to be they have to have an income from their own activities associates. Special attention is provided for persons and are entering the labour market for the first who live in very bad conditions, suffer from extreme time. In certain circumstances where it is thought poverty, or are very vulnerable. 27,000 people in that people have the skills to be self-employed with Almería province benefitted from this programme assistance, they have special courses for these in 2018 and the volunteers provided food and meals people. In Almería province, 400 companies are happy to another 30,000 people. Elderly people who need to offer employment to people who have been special attention are assessed as to their needs, and trained by Red Cross experts if they have vacancies, in 2018 workers helped 6,000 people. This includes and in 2018 some 731of the 1,436 people who had home visits, the donation of clothing, basic needs specialist training found jobs. In 2018 the Cruz Roja and mobility equipment. Taking elderly persons for in our area helped 76,200 people.

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s in other countries, the Spanish automobile manufacturers are having to cope with a number of changes. These include the phasing out of diesel cars and the introduction of more electrically powered cars. The uncertainties are having a bad effect on the industry as many purchasers are not sure which type of car they ought to buy so they are not planning to buy one at present. Sales of vehicles in Spain last August were very good, but dealers were getting rid of their stock of diesel cars that did not meet the new emissions standards, with substantial discounts.

This meant that in September the number of new cars that were registered fell by 17%. This February the reduction was 8%, and 4% in March.

electric cars they need 300 highly qualified engineers, and the Audi A1 is also manufactured there. Shop floor workers may well have to be reduced as a result when there are large numbers of electric cars being produced. Other Volkswagen cars are made at Navarro with 4.800 workers, Renault cars are made at Valladolid and Palencia with a total of 6,100 workers, and 5,000 people make Mercedes Benz vehicles at Vitoria.

Current plans in Spain under the ‘Energy and Climate’ heading are that by 2030 there will be 700,000 electric cars and by 2040 all new vehicles will be electric ones. Teresa Ribera was the Minister for Ecological Transition until the government was dissolved and she stated quite firmly that diesel cars had a very short future. This has had another bad effect on the industry.

Electric cars are much simpler to manufacture so the number of workers will be less than at present.

Currently, there are 48,000 workers in car factories in Spain that in 2018 produced 2.6 million vehicles, and 1.2 million were diesel fuelled. 9% of all Spanish workers make cars, and the numbers of cars that are exported make up 17% of all Spanish exports.

Nissan have a large manufacturing base in Barcelona and have told the unions that 600 workers (ideally taking early retirement) will have to go, but they are investing 70 million Euros in an entirely new paint plant. The Ford factory in Valencia employ 7,500 people and they have decided to transfer the production of 40,000 ‘Transit Connect’ vehicles to Mexico, with the loss of 400 Spanish jobs. The large SEAT factory in Barcelona has the largest number of workers, totalling 12,500, and SEAT vehicles are only made in Spain. Volkswagen who own SEAT have announced that to enable them to switch to

If new purchasers decide that the future is electric or hybrid cars there are currently only 17 recharging points in Spain for every 100,000 inhabitants! Consequently electric cars only make up 1% of all vehicles. The power company Iberdrola has announced that this year they will install 200 charging points on motorways and in capital cities with the aim that there is one charging point every 100km. Endesa, the other large power company, intends that by 2023 they will have installed 8,500 charging points for the general public, and the very optimistic target of 100,000 in private homes or businesses. Last month we commented on two charging points being installed at La Inmaculada hospital at Huércal-Overa, but only available for a limited number of hours. The large analyst company KPMG is fairly pessimistic and consider that by 2030 only 5% of customers for new cars in Spain will be buying hybrid cars and only 2% electric ones.

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he Spanish tax year is the calendar year, and from early April until the end of June inhabitants have to make a tax declaration of their income ‘or ‘IRPF’, known as “(La) Renta”. The current declarations relate to the previous tax year, so 2018.

self-employed persons have to make a declaration but from 2018, if they work from home, they can offset 30% of the cost of electricity, water, gas, phone and internet on the percentage of the area of a house used for this purpose. They can also claim a set amount from meals or hotel expenses if they are working 75% of people will receive a refund, and the out of their area.

‘Agencia Tributaria’, the Spanish tax department often called the Hacienda, expects this to total 10.5 billion Euros from 14 million tax returns.

These refunds are balanced by the estimated tax that will have to be paid by the other 25% of people, who are expected to pay about 10.16 billion Euros. A major change this year is that the system has become completely electronic with no more paperwork, and declarations can be made on their website or via a phone app.

Alternatively, from May 8th, people can ask for a phone appointment that is scheduled to last 15 minutes, or ask ‘Gestors’ who are qualified Anyone who received a rental income of more to handle administrative paperwork or ‘Asesores’ than 1,000 Euros in 2018, including holiday who are accountants, to make the declaration lettings, has to declare this, and for the 2017 exercise 285,000 did this. Now that companies on their behalf. such as Airbnb have to provide details of lets Anyone who lives in Spain for more than 183 this number is expected to top 700,000 for days a year has to make a tax declaration except 2018. Pensioners have to declare their pension for employees paid up to 22,000 Euros from income from whatever source. Some years ago one employer who have paid tax under the the Spanish taxman was not interested in Spanish P.A.Y.E. system. If employment income pensions from outside Spain that were from comes from two sources and was more than central or local government, the civil service, 12,643 Euros in 2018 a declaration is required, armed services, police, firemen and teachers. and from all self-employed persons and others These now have to be declared but the amount receiving income from categories such as is put on one section of the tax declaration and then taken off lower down. This may result in pensions. an increase in tax from the relevant tax bands.

In general terms, a person aged 18-64 has a tax free allowance of 5,550 Euros or 6,500 Euros When all the tax free allowances have been from age 65-74, and 8,100 Euros from age 75. calculated there is 19% tax payable on the next Allowances for children start at 2,400 Euros for 12,500 Euros, 20% from this up to 20,200 Euros, the first child going up 4,500 Euros for a fourth 30% from this up to 35,200 Euros, 37% from child, and an extra 2,800 Euros for a child under this up to 60,000 Euros, and then 60% upwards. three. A new allowance for 2018 is that a mother A married or legally registered couple can choose of a child below the age of three is allowed up to make a joint declaration if this reduces their to 1,000 Euros to set against nursery fees. All tax.

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

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

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

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ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture Antonio Herrero ......................................670 099725 Asesoría Forte (Vera) ..........................950 395778 / 682 372196

AIR CONDITIONING ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.58)...647 247494 / 950 092604 Cool Solutions ...........................................................600 621436 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Digital Vision (See p.33) ...................950 472081 / 645 294064 Electrotorres ........................................677 530410 / 610 750771 MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L. 607 364917 / 950 432110

Asesoría López (Vera) ……...................................….950 393071 Asesoría Torres (Mojácar) .........................................950 472748 Asesoría Sánchez Moral (Mojácar) ...........................670 099726

Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545 Richard Hayes ...........................................................603 567676 Cazorla Martinez (Turre) .........................................950 479137 Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.55)...950 398146 / 699 909737

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Williams Electrical (Andy)........................................…..677 741366

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

AIRPORT TRANSFERS (LEGAL) Exclusive Airport Shuttles (See p.59)..........................950 092602

ART & ARTISTS Adolfo Prado ...............................................................950 472668 Alison .......................................................................630 833873 Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 444034 Dee Butler (Albox) ................................................….663 341904 Delfos Gallery (Mojácar) …........................................647 163681 Evie Fox ................................................................ 603 493163 Isabel Raths (Bedar) ................................................677 034957 Jeremy Fox-Rayner ...................................................653 714767 Jill Bennett (Mojácar) .........................950 478383 / 600 070188 Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 308073 MarianMay Simpson …...........................………..……629 113436 Melanie .....................................................................638 495784 Miki ...........................................................................628 458491 Roberto Lombardi ................................950 930757 / 671 800317 The Gallery (La Concepción) ..................................607 146352

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

ALARMS & SECURITY AC Security ........................................950 387822 / 657 397218 AXA ...........................................................................950 478763 B-Safe Digital Security Solutions ..............................634 349859 CD Electrical Services ......................662 414043 / 617 410534 Prosegur Alarms .........................................................608 825509 Safes & Security (Dean)...........................................666 949213 SE Telecoms ..............................................................697 780499 Securitas Direct (Phil Lennon) .................................696 116803 Auction Subasta SL (Zurgena) ...........622 288750 / 681 095096 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas El Real) ..............950 528565

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AUTOMATIC DOORS & GATES Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Delfos (Mojácar) ......................................................647 163681 The Metal Works (Albox).......................950 930520 / 638 900949 AWNINGS & BLINDS

ARCHITECTS Angel Pardo (Técnico) .......................950 121960 / 687 939315 Antonio Martinez de la Casa .....................................950 092094 Blas Haro Morales (Mojácar).......................................639 317429 Daniel González Aranda (Vera) ......................................686 846 624 Elena Acebo Architects (Huércal-Overa) .669 680098 / 950 134976 Paula Puente (Mojácar) .............................................610 433001

Curtains with Style (Interior blinds) ...950 069032 / 678 811125 Costasol S.L. (Lloyd Dean) (See cover)...........................667 652 888 Coverbox (Albox) …................................................…615 992007 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 PersiVera 2005 S.L. ..................................................627 978635 Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.45).....................................627 907207

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Speedyfit ...................................................................600 006032 Huércal-Overa Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 El Capricho ….........................................................637 595326 New Why Not? ............................................................950 135614

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Bar La Unión ...........................................................642 008003 Cornish Pride (Albox) …................................………666 618933 Heathers ...................................................................642 144727

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

Albox

Los Carasoles

Bar Lepanto .........................................................................642 391433 Harley’s ..................................................................642 637371 Chapman’s ...............................................................950 091188 Los Gallardos Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933 Apolo ……………................................................……600 495182 La Palmera ….............................................................950 430993 Meson Verfran ……….........................950 469393 / 637 810143 The Travellers Inn, Los Marcelinos ...........................664 111990

Las Herrerias

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

Arboleas

Eugenia ...................................................................950 069021

Mojácar

Bar Esencial ........................................630 26626 / 618 826092 Hotel Rural Azabache ...............................................690 258813 Bar Luz ....................................................................654 866110 Humbugs Cafe …................................643 123253 / 643 075387

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

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

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

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

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

Beachcomber ..............................................................634 339216

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Cafeteria Bellagio .......................................…………950 472342 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ……….657 560679 / 645 414793 Café Latino ...............................................................626 717323 Captain's Tapas Bar & Restaurant...............................617 477797 Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799 Delfos .......................................................................647 163681 Dolce Vita .................................................................950 478476 El Aleman ...............................................................617 317801 El Antler ………...........................................................600 540661 El Deseo ..................................................................670 018035 El Lugar ...................................................................679 676405 El Toro .....................................................................622 456560 Enrico ...................................................950 472995 / 642 514738 Fany …………...........................................………….634 312820 Fusion Beach (See p.47) ..........................................950 615224 Gastro Malabar ........................................................950 472970 Koi ….........................................................................950 615452 Kukis ........................................................................686 038259 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478841 La Parata (See p.7).....................................................950 478186 La Piká .....................................................................950 930744 La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ..............618 696172 / 647 724367 Los Amigos .......................................…………………950 478489 Levante (See p.47) ...................................................950 615224 Lucero ………..................................................……….673 544617

Reina Mora ...............................................................950 Rincon del Zahorí ................................630 314400 / 625 Rose & Crown (See p.15)........................................634 Rusty Nail (See p.31)...............................................662 San Pedro Belgian Bar .............................................722 Scotty's …...................................................................687 The Emerald Isle .....................................................652 The Irish Rover (See p.43).........................................950 The Lemon Lounge .............................................….950 The Roof Garden .................................................674 Trufibar ....................................................................664 Twister (Mojácar Playa) ........................………………600 Valery Music ..............................................................950

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Palomares 102 Tapas Bar …………....................950 467745 / 615 157905.

Asagía Asador ........................................................640 210185 La Dulce Casa ….............................950 618059 / 950 467768 Monika ......................................................................659 672615 The Oasis ............................................950 467381 / 676 365010

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

Pueblo Laguna Bar Restaurant Laguna ……….........................……..950 132566 Grace’s Bar ................................................................950 532339

Marcelo Entre Tapas ...................................................950 031812 Pub Millionaire ....................................950 617467 / 637 255978 Martinis ....................................................................950 285330 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ................950 475966 / 631 301368 Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405 Mimi’s Bar ..................................................................651 872604

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

Turre Alice’s Bar ……….......................................................677 Moca Cafe Bar …......................................................950 452885 Chili ...................................................950 468425 / 608 Peaky Blinders ........................................................602 890151 La Pará ……………............................................……637 Playa Blanca ........................................950 473001 / 639 507520 Rosie Lees .............................................................643

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

Vera Casa de la Vega ......................................................950 391208 Mojácar Home Improvements ...................................950 473104 La Amistad …………….…......................................…666 272817

Vera Playa Bar La Reva .................................634 398465 / 618 541115 El Balconcito .............................................................635 589909 Frankie’s Bar ............................................................622 649469 La Peperina .........................................678 643013 / 678 642856 The Blue Parrot ......................................................950 467682

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

467590 588790 169659 010705 SpeedyFit (Screens) ..................................................600 006032 073598 Toldos Farrago (Screens)(Vera) ................................667 567564

BARS (BEACH BARS) Aku Aku (Mojácar) .............................950 478981 / 607 347612 Alma (Mojácar) …......................................................950 805928 Ankara Beach Terrace (Mojácar) ………........………..950 473042 Armony Beach Club (Vera Playa) …......……………..617 745021 Chiringuito Manacá (Mojácar) ............693 618671 / 600 045599 Costa Tranquila (San Juan de los Terreros)..............620 236798 El Cid (Mojácar) ...................................950 472063 / 696 056128 El Patio (Mojácar) ...............................670 018035 / 629 287265 Hola Ola (Mojácar) ..................................................664 097279 Lola Bbme (Palomares) ……………….634 062350 / 657 303043 Los Tarahis (Agua Amarga) .......................................950 138235 Lua Beach Club (Mojácar) …......................………… 950 472643 Mandala Beach Club (Mojácar) ................................950 473131 Maraú (Vera Playa) ………...........................…………671 580340 Maui (Mojácar) ……...................................................950 478722 Neptuno (Mojácar) (See p.41) ...............................…616 005387 Sol y Arena (Mojácar) ..............................................950 478308 Tito’s (Mojácar) ..........................................................950 615030 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611

BEAUTY See Hair, Health & Beauty BED & BREAKFAST Casa Barranca (Huercal Overa) ..............................648 250699 Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) ..................... 686 400331 Castellón (Bédar) .......................................................642 435909

BEDS & BEDDING Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Colchón San Gines (Huércal-Overa) ........................950 809519 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491 Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.26).........................634 364795 Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.6) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294

BATHROOMS & SHOWERS ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 Ana Rodríguez (Huércal-Overa) ..........950 939154 / 606 Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) ……………………..950 Complete Renovations (See p.17) .....644 389255 / 672

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BICYCLE SALES & HIRE Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063

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

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

Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453 Comercial Vera (Vera) ........................902 112236 / 950 393329 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................……950 339800 VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028

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

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

BOOKS Librería Nobel (Vera) ................................................950 392642 The Book Box (Albox) ……................................…….662 585098 The Book People Almería …........……686 817945 / 626 578164 Arboleas Building ………........………........................634 306690 BOOK PUBLISHING Costa Books ............................................................634 304344 Ben Foster Building Services (See p.61)..................642 471236 CES Builders (Paul) ................................................685 017178 BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin) Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Almería Ten Pin Bowling (Arboleas) …...................….950 439013 Christopher Knell Building Contractors .....................634 344450 Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073 Complete Renovations (See p.17) .....644 389255 / 672 379960 Cutler’s Carpentry .................................................697 907708 BUILDING MATERIALS David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067 (& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc) David Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Aridos Mojácar S.L. ……..........................................650 914257 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652 Elite Constructions .......................................................636 092632 Casa Conchillo (Albox) …..........................................950 430740

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Genco Construction ...................................................607 271869 J B General Builder ................................................. 687 024884 Mario the Handyman ................................................642 245017 M13 (See p.11) ......................................................657 105084 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 MD Building Services ..........................628 414861 / 628 414862 Nash Groundworks ..................................................722 546192 PR Building Services ................................................662 422170 Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ....618 920126 / 968 485729 Sierra Construcción .................................................611 028716 Valoser Obras .............................................................642 016954

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

CAKES TO ORDER Alison’s Homemade British Cakes .............................639 028517 Moca Cafe Bar (Mojácar).........................................950 452885 Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634 329403 The Cake Boutique (Arboleas) ............................+44 7800 892244

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

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

Costa Coches (Mojácar) ........................950 459208 / 950 069272 Europcar .................................................................950 615101 Mo-Car (Mojácar) ................................950 478307 / 626 976973 Solvi Car (Mojácar) …………....................................950 478151

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CARPENTRY

SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095

Bédar Madera (Bédar) ................................................687 503181 Denis’s Car Wash (Mojácar Playa) ...............................643 198320 Cutler’s Carpentry .................................................697 907708 Go2 Joinery & Services ...........................................674 963957

CAR WASH & VALETING

Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements ...............603 Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 Unicraft …..............................................................…692 Wildwood Bespoke Joinery ......................................634

688622 989270 176069 328574

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

CATERING / EVENTS See also Wedding & Party Planning Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 571939

Elite Cuisine ..........................................................610 Hog Roasts .............................................................671 The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ..968 485729 / 618 Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines............600

994435 851135 920126 006032

CATTERY see Kennels CHILDREN & BABY Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Albox) ........................950 104345 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................634 322475 Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 751244 Funky Monkeys, Pre-school Group (Mojácar) .....……697 264179 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126

CARD SHOPS C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Colin the Card (Albox) .........................................…..650 600032 Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas) ............................663 302740 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……….................……950 615596 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

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

CHINESE & ASIAN RESTAURANTS Chino Peking (Garrucha) .............................................950 Dragon Chino (Las Buganvillas) ..................................950 Gran Muralla (Albox) ................................................950 Gran Muralla (Turre) ……............................................950 Palacio Imperial Marina (Mojácar Playa) ….................950 Restaurante Asia - Maribo Kitchen ...........................950

132948 133226 120166 618880 472208 110420

CHIROPODIST & PODIATRISTS Clinica Podológica (Garrucha) ..................................950 132768 Kim White (Vera Playa) ………...................................637 149659

CHIROPRACTOR Maximilian Bolté (Garrucha)

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

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

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS Anna (Tarot) ……….........................................………670 897832 Chrissie Cremore ....................................................634 349638 Psychic Karen (Turre) ….........................................663 477658

CLOTHING (Personalised) AdverTees (Mojácar Playa) ..........................634 336789 Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140 Tikka Uniforms (Mojácar) ….......................................667 479903 Don Robinson .........................................................646 587746 Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………...................……..950 430806 CLEANING SERVICES George’s Sales & Repair (Vera Playa) ..950 042338 / 661 375489 Amba Cleaners ........................................................697 516955 IKamale-on ……………...............................................950 616521 Chris .......................................................................627 565049 Infordatox (Albox) .....................................................950 633223 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Mark Adamou (Mojácar) .....................634 324918 / 634 306799 Cherie's Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389 Mr. Micro (Turre) ....................................................950 479502 Crystal Clear ............................................................637 229464 PC Playa (Mojácar) .................................................634 356498 Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596 Idea (Mojácar) .. ......................................................605 162709 Jone’s Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939 Limpiezas Cristina …..............................................…660 306695.

Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) …..…...678 567783 / 629 680161 Under Pressure ..........................0044 7896 075925 / 633 436927 Upholstery & Leather Cleaning ...................................636 193256

COMPUTERS Advance Digital ........................................................616 506569 Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 133059 Compleo Personal I.T. Centre .................................….950 393689 Connexions (Turre) (See front cover).......................950 479502 PC-Solutions (Mojácar) ..............................................637 459293 C.Y.G. Vera ...........................................................950 393350 PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511

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CONSERVATORIES

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644 Cortinas Gredécor (Vera / Huércal-Overa) ..................950 391361 Screenmasters (See p.45)......….…..........................677 152911 Curtains with Style (See p.21)...........950 069032 / 678 811125 SpeedyFit ........................................950 472357 / 600 006032

COUNSELLING / HEALING Ashlí (Naturopath & yoga therapies) .......................643 102335 Acupuncture & Massage ...........................................637 120429 Barbara Clarke ...........................................................637 469937 Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)............................................634 349638 Donald Mackinnon (Hypnotherapist) ........................628 651022 Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652 Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351 Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...............................663 336655 Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733 Hypnotherapy (Karen) .............................................663 477658 Curtainsandthings.................................................……678 684564 Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...968 485729 / 618 920126 Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907 Unicraft Upholstery ...................................................692 176069

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

121149 121318 009051 468295 615596

DAMP PROOFING Southern Spain Damp Proofing .................................652 358672 Karen Green (Holistic Therapist) .........615 163416 / 850 993150 Kate Roberts ...........................................................950 469540 Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725 Shiatsu (Wendy) ....................................................671 851135 Sue Osman (Therapist) ……...............950 473021 / 600 847964

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

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

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

CURRENCY

DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS

Ashlí (Naturopath & yoga therapies) ..........................643 102335 Currencies Direct (Mojácar) ...............950 478914 / 626 916443 Image (Helen) ........................950 930192 / 665178326 Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319 Issysweigh (Albox) ...................................................600 334318

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Pam (Turre) ..............................................................639 465631 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Vicki (Turre) .............................................................650 764623 Total Entertainment (Turre) ...950 468295 ...(Mojácar) 950 615596 VHS to DVD conversion .. ........................................647 202599 DIGGER HIRE See Excavation

ELECTRICAL GOODS

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

DOG GROOMING Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734 Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123 Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ............950 616820 / 617 456548 Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…...........................617 313587 Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616 Lulu’s (Albox) ...................................950 952940 / 600 046557 Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734 Paws & Claws (Palomares ...........+44 7828251913 / 686 501593 Pelitos (Los Gallardos) ..............................................637 286176 Shampooch professional pet grooming ........................642 276442 SoloPerros (Turre) ..................................................674 509382 Ulti-Mutt .....................................+44 7894747657 / 634 332578

Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) .............950 442012 Centro Ferretería Lopez Mojácar ...........................950 473111 De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129 Electro Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 121069 Electro Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Garrucha)..................950 460832 Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832

ELECTRICIANS A1 Services ………....................................................679 631458 Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208 Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Baltasar .....................................................................655 691107 Charlie Fyre ................................................................686 833444 Connexions (Turre) ……..............................………….950 479502 DJT Electrical Services (Vera) .............686 817945 / 626 578164 ElectroTorres .....................................677 530410 / 610 750771

EMI Electrical Installations .......................................673 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 N.E.Electrics (Arboleas).............................................634 Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 Williams Electrical (Andy)......................................…..677

502867 549247 466352 358777 974662 741366

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES CDB Natural (Huércal-Overa) ...................................950 882237 Jules Outlet (Mojácar Playa) .....................................633 640918 Voluta's Place (Mojácar Playa) …...............................699 975552

ENTERTAINERS Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) .......................................687 340544 Amy Amy Amy Tribute Band ....................................645 886919 Ashley Cathcart .......................................................693 486788 DOG TRAINING Blues Brothers ........................................................680 355376 Didi Arias (Mojácar) ……............................................639 724521 Bob Management .......................................................666 310251 Brendan O'Dee (Singer/Guitarist) ..............................610 855964 DOORS See Windows & Doors Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533 DRY CLEANERS Carol George (Female Vocalist) ............................634 285009 City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255 Catchlove Music (Varied styles duo)…...................678 397536 DJ Digit-Al ...............................................................634 338014 DVD & VIDEO Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 Dominic Doolittle ......................................................634 353525

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Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028 Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251 Emma Wild ..............................................................642 276385 Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ...............687480694 Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966 Funky Nomad ..........................................................643 256459 Georges Femenias (vocalist/guitar) ……...…………….634 300356 Good stand in drummer ...........................................648 699733 GuitarMac ( Guitar/Vocals ) .....................................634 340476 Harmony Duo .........................................................687 340544 Jill Farmiloe (Female vocalist) .................................607 443908 Jim Mackie (Piano Man) ..........................................651 751629 JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746 Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244 Kayleigh Easton (vocals) ...................................... 642 581198 Kev Moore .............................................................600 762856 Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525 Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268 Loose Change ..............................................................671 754851 M & M's Rock & Roll Revue ...................................699 462859 M Soul & Motown (all music styles) ........................634 340409 Maurice Casanove ....................................................671 386947 Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco ............................697 317557 Mel J (Female Vocalist) ........................................664 111990 Melodee (Duo) ................................610 855964 / 664 111990 Melodeemusic (Backing Tracks & Recording Studio).....610 855 964 Menta & Canela Duo ..............................................645 886919 Northern Lights Karaoke …...............................……..697 500673 Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120 Richard Hill ..............................................................670 243461 Roadrunner (duo) ......................... 628 122363 / 684 330431 Robin Lamble ..........................................................602 469425 Rocio Starry (Vocalist) .............................................645 886919 Sabrina Lloyd ..........................................................661 055440 Sharon-Elizabeth Regan ........0044 7858 459637 / 666 673055

Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 Tony Justice ……….............................950 950797 / 637 Trio Chaos ................................................................687 Triple Trouble Blues Band ........................................671

391414 159249 361440 754851

ESTATE AGENTS Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 AlmeríaCasas ...........................................................950 387852 Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259 Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) ..670 596085 / 628 872334 Almeria Property Finder (Albox) ................................950 431624 Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792 Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054 Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..............950 092094 Arboleas Property Shop .................…....................…958 003391 BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914 Calida Homes (Arboleas)......................950 430763 / 634 302801 Casa y Campo (Lubrin) .............................................678 587007 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) ..........950 134434 / 649 777218 Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254 Cole's of Andalucia ...............................950 469592 / 697 640681 Complete Holiday Care .......................950 478612 / 610 808631

Cortijos Almería …………............……........................676 916088 D & D Property Care, Sales & Rentals .....643 335386 / 643 337063 Destination Spain Property Services .........................672 668803 Españarural (Albox) ............................950 102505 / 654 359607 Euroxan (Vera) .........................................................699 067922 Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767 Find Me A Home .................................951 914195 / 636 266641 FW Properties ................................634 325152 / 634 352285 Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan) .950 466122 / 666 687251 Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447 Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526

Shirin (bellydancer) .................................................607 805367 Short-Fuse Blues Band...............................................651 610189 Smartie Pants the Clown ............................................617 815221 Solo Simon ...............................................................667 989270 Spotlight Entertainment (Karaole, disco etc.) .............634 311652 Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919 Sue Moretta .............................................................672 148730 The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 464728 The Opium Buddhas ………………….687 033106 / 667 989270 Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851

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Indalo Real Estate ...........................950 091137 / 616 Indasol Mojácar S.L. .................................................950 Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 K7 Mojácar ...............................................................950 Linnitt Properties (Turre).............................................950 Mojácar Estates (See p.48)......................................950

760409 Realtors MB Spain .................................................678 347125 472200 251238 255765 478555 479054 478935

Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ................................…950 472200 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 Sol y Mar (Albox) ...............................950 064584 / 635 979829 Sonia Cantalejo Bueno (Energy Certs.)......................608 147640 Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ………950 431855 / 661 143871 Spanish Hideaways (Oria) ....................634 366672 / 676 604008 Spain Assured (See front cover)............950 469622 / 634 300020 Mojacarmar ......................................950 475891 / 636 903184 Spain Property Finder …..............……........................686 878789 Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)...................950 615388 Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) ............................…..950 618209 Vaitier SL (Cabrera) .....................................................609 626140 Veritas Homes (Mojácar) ............................950 472430 / 610 053563 VIP Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See back)..950 472524 / 617 587903 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827

Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009 Neinor Homes (Mojácar) (See p.28/29)....................900 110022 New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) ..................................950 438221 New One Stop (Mojácar) (See p.13)..........................950 473040 New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See p.25)..950 475800 / 607 146352 Next Stop Almería (See p.3)..............950 617518 / 678 034651 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538

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

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

EXCAVATION Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera)

.....................................650 914257

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 Real Almería Property (Mojácar) ...........................647 868119

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Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950 Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 MD Digger Hire & Construction.................................634 Nash Groundworks ...................................................722

392922 841750 479185 092632 375428 546192

EXCURSIONS Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).950 634388 / 627 635514 Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389 Day Tours Almería ............................651 592836 / 645 253155 Indalo Quads (Mojácar) ...........................................634 315074 Mojácar Jeep Tours .................................................611 028716

Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....…...…950 478914 / 626 916443 Indalo Partners ........................................................950 472242 Kennedy Financial Services .........................................678 035992 Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656 Offshore Money Management .............952 830916 / 950 398078 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) …..........……...……………..642 1185467

FABRICS

FIREPLACES

FASHION

FIREWOOD See Logs for Sale

Curtains with Style (See p.21)...........950 069032 / 678 811125 Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 472135 Dandara (Garrucha) ................................................950 617013 FITNESS & DANCE Etcetera (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 532810 See also Activities-Clubs-Associations Garabatis (Children's) Mojácar Playa …..........………670 035630 Glad Rags (Albox) ……….........................................634 313071 Alison .....................................................................666 273168 H & R Men's Fashion (Albox) …................................692 682164 Jules Outlet (Mojácar) ...............................................633 640918 Liz Fashion Accessories (Garrucha) .627 970819 / 607 511179 Manumaga (Mojacar Playa) …………..........................659 884479 Modern Times (Mojácar Playa) …..........…………….950 475207 Oasis Fashions (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5)...............950 473222 Palme (Mojácar Playa) ............................................950 472813 Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 478690 Saga Boutique (Mojácar) .........................................950 475258 Sunflower (Mojácar) ..........................950 023030 / 600 880525

FENCING

Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre (Mojácar) ...............617 719913 Chain Link Almanzora ………...................................697 801875 Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) .......................637 435864 Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …............………………..950 263565 Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239 Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ............................................950 475067 Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838 Fitness For All (Bédar) ………..........…………………..647 593323 FINANCIAL SERVICES Gimnasio Formas (Turre) .............................................950 468065 AMASS ……......................................................……..678 035992 Gympower (Personal trainer) (Albox) ......................609 591606 Blacktower (See p.127) .........................................657 684094 GymXtreme Yoga (Vera) ..........................................643 102335 CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar Playa) ..950 472504 / 670 215926 Javi Orta, personal trainer (Mojácar) .........................651 693681

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LIS Florist (Garrucha) ................................................950 460901 Penny’s Florist (Mojacar) ..........................................645 351767 Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211

FLY SCREENS AA Window Doctor ..............……….........................…630 231644 Armadillo …..............................................................663 303350 Bugs ...........................................................................600 049515 Coastal Mosquitoes ...........................606 040462 / 610 000700

Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) (See next page).950 473137 Platino Gym (Mojácar Playa) .....................................950 284845 Sano Centre (Albox) ...................................................610 544306 Sano Centre (Huércal-Overa) ..................................666 021259 Sierra Club Desert Springs .......................................687 599115 Sol Yoga Centre (Arboleas) .....................................686 400331 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) .........................950 449451 Valle Del Este Spa & Health Centre ..........................950 548600 Vicki’s Fitness & Slimming ....................--.................650 764623 Yoga therapies & slimming (Turre & Vera) ....................643 102335

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

FISH & CHIPS Kingfisher (Pueblo Laguna) ......................................663 553001

Curtains with Style (See p.21).........950 069032 / 678 811125 Dave ........................................................................634 351275 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 SpeedyFit ..............................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Tony Justice ...................................…..950 950797 / 637 159249 Ventanas y Puertas Mojacar S.L. ......................…….950 473104

FOOD SHOPS

The Chippy (La Alfoquía) ........................................634 324484 Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........ 634 301490 / 634 Eurowise (Albox) ……………….............................…..950 FLORISTS Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985 Home Sweet Home (Turre) ...............................……..950 Isamy Florist (Los Gallardos) ...................................670 215902

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

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

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

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

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Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) ........................................950 478102 Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs ...........................850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) (See p.4) 950 147763 Koala Furniture (Antas).................................….........950 392307 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630 Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.26).........................634 364795 Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778 Muebles La Simona (Garrucha) ...............................950 132443 Sofa & Sofa (Las Buganvillas) ..........654 596247 / 654 596220 Unicraft (Upholstery) ..................................................692 176069

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

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508 The Furniture Doctor .............................................667 989270

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS Abodes (Mojácar Playa) ...............................................647 901478 Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Casa Carma (Turre) ...................................................645 080310 Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ...950 633288 El Rincón de Mueble ....(Vera)950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071 Elleann’s Homestyle .................................................674 514999 Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) ......................950 105711 Fig Furnishings (Mojácar Playa) ...............................643 065179 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarrón)....968 153907 / 678 083491

24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Agave …….................................................................617 826334 Antas Garden Centre (El Real) .............................610 243838 Cedar Landscapes …….............……....................…620 112193 Chris (Gardening) .................................................643 082899 Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709 Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs ..........................850 993090 Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) (See p.4) 950 147763 Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187 L & M Landscapes .................................................670 409538 La French Touch ......................................................607 226269 Lady Muck Gardening .............................................697 317557 Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) ….........................667 562872 Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706 Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 024884 Nash Groundworks ..................................................722 546192

Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 855294 Homecentre (Albox) (See p.6)...........868 931872 / 671 715294 Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 459146 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ..................................950 132458 GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS Ideas del Mueble (Antas) ...........................................950 452816 Smith Plumbing (Spanish Authorised).........................950 468041

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GAS TANK SUPPLIERS

Gas Alboran ..........................................656 662000 / 950 259382 Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093 Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .....................................670 094722 GIFT SHOPS Ashlí (Naturopath & yoga therapies) ..........................643 102335 Isabella (Vera Playa) ......................................................637 188901 Avon Co-ordinator (Jane) ……...................................670 722705 GLASS CURTAINS Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Avon Cosmetics (Bedar) ...........................................950 398980 SpeedyFit .......................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos) .............................687 960362 Avon Cosmetics (Los Gallardos camping ) ..............950 469684 GLAZING (Supply & Repair) AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644 Avon Cosmetics (Turre & Vera) .................................643 102335 Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376 Avon (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................678 009051 Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546 Beaches (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..............................950 473110 SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600 006032 Beauty by Marilyn ....................................................950 398852 Beauty Center (Mojácar) (See p.37)..........................687 480694 GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING Bonita Hair & Beauty Salon (Mojácar) ......................950 473159 CDB Natural (Skin care) (Huércal-Overa) ................950 882237 Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680 Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) ................................950 147630

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

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

655600 479176 861591 548240 133230 398743

GOLF TUITION Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 Marcus (Mojácar) .....................................................610 Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ............... 638 Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676

479176 526671 531821 256923

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

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

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Cloud 9 (Mojácar) (See next page)............................662 226086 Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086 Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106 Donna's (Albox)..................................950 930167 / 628 669456 El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) ................................... 663 561521 El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) Yasmin .....................656 646257 Elaine Mobile Hairdresser (Coast & Inland).................634 379424 Elegance (Turre) ......................................................634 308877 Etticut (Turre) .............................................................667 971960 Farrow's Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346 Favola (Las Buganvillas) (See p.40).........................675 622216 Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……....................…..663 923733 IIsabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462 Jean & Co.(Mojácar Playa) ……..............................…950 615094 Jenny’s Hair Design (Albox) .....................................620 447858 Kyra Beauty Salon (Arboleas) ...........950 106294 / 643 357906 Jing Nails .................................................................622 251432 Julian Hair Design ....................................................634 354507 Julie Rodriguez .......................................................634 338017 Kim White (Beauty)(Vera & Mobile) ………...……….637 149659 Lavender and Lemons (See p.61) .......................643 790511 LU & NA (Valle del Este) …….............................…950 461113 Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) .....................697 421672 Miki Designe (Villaricos) ............................................635 867757

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Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) …655 299494 Salon de Peluqueria y Estetica (Garrucha) ...............950 133162 Nina’s Beauty Therapy ..................................................642 131966 Sarah Noble (mobile hairdresser) ...........................692 195500 Shiatsu Centro de Terapia (Huércal Overa) .............671 851135 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) ...........................950 449451 Stella’s Hair & Beauty (Las Buganvillas) ..................950 699973 Sunlight Spain (Herbal Products) ...............................684 212474 Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667 961645 Wavelengths (Albox) .............................................…950 120309

HARDWARE OUTLETS Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384 Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026 Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064 Oceanic Massage Therapies (Mojácar)...666 710964 / 687 619239 Ferretería Soler (Garrucha) ……..................................950 460073 Opulence (La Alfoquía) …...........................................619 467295 HEALING Pascal Chevallier Emporium (Mojácar) ........................950 472790 See Counselling/Healing Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) (See p.39).......950 618129 HEALTH FOODS Phoebe (at Pampered) .............................................662 573939 Pure Natural Deodorant ...........................................950 066163 Girasol (Albox) ….......................................................639 089170 R retreat (Cucador) ……...........…...............................626 144680 Home Sweet Home (Turre) ..............................……..950 479487 Room 97 (La Alfoquia) .............................................683 479261 La Maruja (Mojácar) ...............................................664 647171 Las Hierbas de Maria (Mojácar) ..............…………….657 513990

HEATING ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.58).......647 247494 / 950 092604 Graham (oil heating) ……….....................................620 112193 Neater Heater ………...................................………….634 312171

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

Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688 Sound Systems ..........................…............................630 231644

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HOME CARERS see also Nursing Angels Nursing Group ...............................................902 Committed2ucommunitycare ......................................684 Helping Hands Mojacar (Kirsty Ratcliffe) .................678 Michaela Talbot .........................................................622

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

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

026468 HOUSEHOLD GOODS 333442 Home Store ........………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 590988 Home Sweet Home (Turre) ................................……..950 479487 015765

HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING 241878 Grupo Sedesa (Vera) ...............................................950 390990 724521 INSURANCE 243561 Adeslas ............................................950 472701 / 633 431900 118546 Albox Insurance .......................................................950 121943 239696

HOTELS & HOSTALS Casona Granado (Nr Lubrin) ...................................950 069077 Hostal Don Tadeo (Villaricos) ..................................950 467105 Hostal El Olivar (Mojácar Pueblo) .........950 472022 / 672 019767 Hostal Muria (Villaricos) ..............................................642 050290 Hostal Playa Azul (Villaricos) ................950 467075 / 609 386282 Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) .........................................968 419466 Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ......................................968 411650 Hotel Carmona (Vera) ..............................................950 390760 Hotel - Casa Rural, Cortijo de la Media Luna (Mojácar) 950 478813 Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) ….........................................968 447125 Hotel Family (Agua Amarga) ......................................950 138014 Hotel Madrid (Aguilas) ................................................968 411109 Hotel Mamabel's (Mojacar Pueblo) .....950 472448 / 663 700542 Hotel Mayari (Calabardina) .................620 629508 / 968 409338 Hotel Puntazo (Mojácar) ...........................950 478265 / 950 478 229 Hotel Rural Azabache (Arboleas)..................................690 258813 Hotel Mexico (Puerto Rey) ......................................950 132061 Hotel Salinas (Cabo de Gata) .....................................950 370103 Hotel & Spa Don Juan (Aguilas) ................................968 493493 Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617131 Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ......................................950 130444 Hotel Valle del Este ...................................................950 398743 Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) ..................................902 472222 Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) .........950 466353 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250

HOUSE & PET SITTING

Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450

ASSSA Seguros (Vera) (See p.33)............……………950 392487 Asisa (Vera) ................................................................950 391950 Axa .....................................................950 478763 / 609 667333 BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

Chris Leek ...................................................................642 608805 David .............................................................................. 950 099905 Linda Pettit ...............................................................642 016954 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200

HOUSE CLEARANCE Almeria Castaño House Clearance .........................611 028716 Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 478753

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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) ........950 120070 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 CAFES see Cybercafes INTERNET PROVIDERS Albox Online ...........................................................950 091111

Connexions (Turre) ……..............................…………..950 479502 Next .............................................................................950 479369 GSF Communications ...............................................950 473102 Liberty Seguros (Turre) ….................950 479568 / 620 179206 Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335 Liberty Seguros (See p.23).....................................913 422549 INTERNET TV Linea Directa ………....................................................902 123248 Connexions (Turre) (See front cover).......................950 479502 Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376 Maxine Morgan Liberty Seguros (Las Buganvillas) ........669 074 996 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Mojácar Insurance ...................................................634 323399 Europa Digital .......................................950 133233 / 678 332815 Sol y Mar (Albox) ……….....................950 064584 / 654 590258 Ezetv .......................................................................950 091112 Sol Insure ………..........................................………..950 472098 GSF Communications ................................................950 473102 IPTV UK ....................................................................603 613918 INTERIOR DESIGN IPTV Spain UKTV ...............................654 617496 / 699 386277 Evie Fox-Rayner ................................603 493163 / 653 714767 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475

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PC Playa (Mojácar) ......................................................634 356498 S E Telecoms ............................................................697 780499 UKTV Almería ....................................850 993202 / 694 440184

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

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

Kareclif Cattery (Albox) ...........................................677 791165 Kit Cat Luxury Cat Suites (Los Gallardos) ..............674 113217 Palomino Kennels & Cattery ……....…671 916426 / 950 093087 Paws*A*While (Nr Albox) …....................................…696 562662 Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482 Sharon Presley ..........................................................648 069200 Sleepy Hollow (Huércal-Overa) ….............................617 313587 The Hilton Cattery ............................950 163489 / 664565479 Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas)….950 930585

Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545 Cristina …….......................................................…..626 741386 Clara Mata ..............................................................629 132529 Starena (Vera Playa) ..............................................672 668803 Donna González-Linnitt ...........................................699 067922 Elizabeth ..................................................................662 504734 Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876 Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) .................616 605341 KEY CUTTING Joanne Tissington ……………...................................637 267150 Kathryn Jones .........................................................629 931125 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) .............609 781438 Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) .......................... 676 951352 Marguerite ……....................................................…..687 814157 Marisa .......................................................................636 179128 Michaela Talbot .........................................................622 015765 Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366 Pedro ......................................................................655 510420 Robert Boucher .........................................................693 618705 Simply Solved ………...............................................663 327091 Susi ..................................................................................617 920 190 Traducciones Levante ...............................................606 953775 KITCHENS Wendy Interpreter/Translator ................................. 661 194278 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Yamile (Written Translations) ....................................626 207575

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

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

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Artizan (Vera) (See p.2) ..................…950 390635 / 661 985310 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Cocinas El Real (Los Gallardos) .........639 036051 / 622 232186 Cocinas Puntocom (Huércal-Overa) ...950 921975 / 722 136950 Complete Renovations (See p.17) .....644 389255 / 672 379960 Ergo Küchen (Huércal-Overa) ...................................636 447730 Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458 J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884 KDI Kitchens .............................................................605 163613 La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.27) ........................................968 443322 Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

LANDSCAPING D & C Landscaping ..................................................634 359082 La French Touch .................. ..................................607 226269 Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706 Nash Groundworks .....................................................722 546192

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

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

390255 332502 414327 132657

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

Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …......…………. 950 471357 Cervantes Alarcon Consulting (Garrucha) 950 106490 / 647 863787 Gecko Legal Services S.L. (Mojácar) 950 475949 / 638 264621 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 473192 Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420 Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568 Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185 Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........………...……………950 472710 Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863 Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621 MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..............................................950 431720

LEISURE ACTIVITIES see also EXCURSIONS and TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Almería Ten Pin Bowling (Arboleas) …...................….950 439013 Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840 Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073 Karting (Garrucha) ….........................................……950 460207 Lunar Cable Park (Cuevas del Almanzora) .................665 512873 Nautarium Sea Museum (Garrucha) ………........…..950 139554 Paintball Almanzor (nr. Arboleas) ..................………..619 559261 Paragliding ………................................635 243539 / 680 358549 Sol-Aero (Vera) ..................................609 685132 / 661 985358 Water Park (Vera Playa) …...................................…..902 361294

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LIGHTING Light & Luz (Vera) (See p.18)...............950 391804 / 686 457714

LOCKSMITHS

Palm Deliveries (Albox) .....................950 122416 / 686 966008 Phil (Arboleas) …........................................................634 328779 Potty Finca Services ............................950 163930 / 616 855294

MARKETING

24hr Locksmith .....................................950 472982 / 658 828560 Edela Media (Social Media) (Mojácar) ....................607 146352 Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ..................950 431497 / 617 272885 Mojácar Business (Social Media) ............................950 680110 Locksmith (Dean) .....................................................666 949213

MASSAGE Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 Authentic Thai Massage (Jom) ..................................616 Holistic Massage, Lorraine ................950 064484 / 687 Lymphatic Drainage & Cranio Sacral-Therapy (Gabi) 950

120429 284170 922612 569113 472263

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

LOGS FOR SALE Antonio Diaz .............................................................689 127535 Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328 Firewood Arboleas .................................................647 932078 Las Norias Carden Centre (Los Gallardos) ..............670 215902 Leña Ramos (Arboleas) …....................630 356095 / 616 044719 Lee (Arboleas) ...........................................................636 092632 Leñas Almanzora .......................................................950 120309 Leñas Cazorla (Turre) ...............................................607 827783 Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724 Log-On-Tommy …........................................................619 070839 Logs for Sale ..............................................................687 314775 Mr. Leña & Logs .........................................................622 883072

Mike Sheehan (Neuromuscular Therapy) ......................657 050394 Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 619239 Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564

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

METAL WORK AA Window Doctor ....................…............................630 231644 Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 431738

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Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 109986 NEWSAGENTS Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700 Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318 FS Fabrications …..............…………..627 167167 / 671 424558 Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................678 009051 Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064 Metalbox (Albox) .......................................................950 633090 Mojácar Home Improvements ...................................950 473104 P & D Metals ............................................................638 707406 Speedy Fit Security Grilles ....................................600 006032 The Metal Works ..............................950 930520 / 638 900949

MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Caravan Storage (Antas) …….............................….661 508776 Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 161348 Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 688153 Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660 329907 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 Hispavan .....................................................................687 845730 NUTRITION Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552 Alternativa (Anne-Marie Pichon) ...............................666 966573 MOBILE PHONES Ashlí (Naturopathic & nutritional therapies) ................643 102335

See Telecommunications MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

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

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

OPTICIANS

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

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

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Federopticos (Aguilas) ……........................................968 414468 Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ..........................................950 121122 Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665 Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285 Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082 Natural Optics (Garrucha) .........................................950 133921 Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865 Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707 Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200 Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991 Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777 Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596 Optica Orbera (Albox) .....................................950430101 Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084 Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482 Salas (Huércal Overa) ................................................950 135081 + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279 Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …....................................….950 472783

Mojácar Mascotas ......................................................679 411203

Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ............................................650 292670 Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560

PEST CONTROL Jason …….........................................950 064015 / 680 903609 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 Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451 Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453

PAINTING & DECORATING ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884 Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176 Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495 Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807 Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709 Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166 C.I.S Services (Arboleas) ........................................634 621747 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726 Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 855483 Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881 IPB Painting ........................................661 184848 / 622 524335 JPM ...........................................................................627 090422 Metalwork Painting ………………………699 246932 / 659 185039 Paul ...........................................................................649 186107 Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259 The Fast Brush .........................................................950 472668 True Colours .............................................................636 638670

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PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES 20seven photography ................................................634 301635 Almería-Fotografía .....................................................663 627942 Bluwater Photography ….........…………………………616 189002 Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182 Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) .............................................620 786914 Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........……………………950 430223 Indigo Photography & Video ...................................637 974793 Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852 Professional Video & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599 Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207 The Image Suite …….............................…........................647 918 848 Toros Bravos ............................................................607 117174

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ..................................666 348253

Caroline De Maeght (Villaricos) ................................650 134805 PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ......................................695 355381 La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................950 431592 Clínica Fisioalbox (Albox) ..........................................629 402852 Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872 Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) .................644 394335

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Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Chris ........................................................................643 082899 Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating ..950 930900 / 620 742954 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Graham ....................................................................620 112193 James Santiago (Vera Playa) ......................................672 668803 PIANO TUNER Knowles ….........................................950 137197 / 606 807797 Terry …...................................................................…697 229753 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............………………..687 466352 PICTURE FRAMING Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041 Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329 PODIATRISTS Fisiomar Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ....................667 425197 Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765 Ignacio López de la Fuente (Mojácar) ......................627 244730 Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247 Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564 Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

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 D'Angelo (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 478517 El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) ....................................950 478846 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738 Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966 Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ......................................….950 478098 La Góndola (Garrucha) ..............................................950 133928 La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928 Little Italy II (Garrucha) …………...........………………950 133802 Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................670 073597 Pizzo (Villaricos) .....................................................655 797530 Osteria (Mojácar) ......................................................950 615151 Ottocento (Mojácar Playa) .........................................950 615100 Portofino (Mojácar) ....................................................950 472809 Mari Cruz (Turre) …...........…….950 479646 Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308 Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 478401 Quick (Garrucha) ......................................................950 132305 Sottocasa (Mojácar Playa) ........................................950 093075

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 WS Cover ...................................................................667 480363

POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064 Alloa Pool Care (Albox) ………….................…………..650 244018 Blue Diamond Pool Care ..............................697238933 Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

PLASTERERS David Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 D & J Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 PLUMBERS 24hr Casaserve ..............................................950 466438 / 676 3062699 Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350 Andy (Mojácar) ........................................................697 302039 IndalPool (Albox) …………...............................……..950 431859

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Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178 Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865 Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525 Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681 Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299 Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523 Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ....................950 472845 Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549 Triton Pool Cleaning ...............................................634 326322 Tropicana Swimming Pool Construction 650 906114 / 689 404244 True Blue Pools & Spas ..............................................661 148998

POSTAL SERVICES Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) (See p.31).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 Pam’s Post (Albox) ............................................... 664 565479 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

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

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

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

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN AdverGraf (Mojácar Playa) .......................................634 336789 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475 Mojácar Business ....................................................950 680110 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 24hr Casaserve .....................................950 466438 / 676 306269 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 Arboleas Builders ………...............……950 930536 / 634 306690 D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063 Can I Help You (Vera) ………..................................691 662267 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063 Destination Spain Property Services .........................672 668803 Exclusive Holiday Villas ............................................950 092602 Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022 IDP Services …………................................................608 238775 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414 James Santiago (Vera Playa) ......................................672 668803 La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Destination Spain Property Services .........................678 203143

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E-Property Almería ...................................................677 146592 Exclusive Holiday Villas ..........................................950 092602 Findmeahome ....................................951 914195 / 636 266641 Holiday Home Europe .........................950 120210 / 654 590258 Holiday Letting Service ........................950 472903 / 627 565049 Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 Indalo Real Estate .............................950 091137 / 616 760409 Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................……....................….950 472200 Inmoterreros ...................................................................950 096180 KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 863320

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La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471 Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 478935 Mojácar Holiday Services .......................950 699947 / 634 972377 Mojácar Long Term Rentals …...............................…636 903184 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 Brian’s Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........................674 Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 English Move (Tony) ….............................................699

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Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042 Sandy Goldfinch ........................+44 7767 301159 / 670 575897 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera & Mojácar) 694 404971 / 647 901478 Spanish Property Choice (Mojacar) ..... 950 475823 / 634 351562 Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184 Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827 Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

PROPERTY PROMOTERS 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

Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468

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

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

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

REFRIGERATION

Items For Sale Mojácar .......................694 439275 / 950 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 Moovit Transport & Storage ...............950 930316 / 642 REMOVALS & STORAGE Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 See also Van & Man Hire St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL .607 364917 / 607 366040

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Cucador La Vida

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

Desert Springs Resort El Torrente Restaurant …....................................……950 091546 The Crocodile Club ...................................................950 091546

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

El Pilar de Lubrin Restaurante Albar ....................................................950 069077 220105 099479 El Pinar 109560 Bar El Pinar ...........................................................634 302673 511234 Garrucha Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 460588 RESTAURANTS Casa Adriana ...........................................................950 133154 See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias GBG ……………...................................950 132625 / 639 915993 Agua Amarga Góndola ....................................................................950 133928 La Chumbera ............................................................634 676298 La Cantina de Flor ....................................................950 132757 Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014 La Gurulla ………................................................….666 995669 Maui Gastro ….................................................………950 460882 Aguilas Carlos III ..................................................................968 411650 Nautico …................................................................694 433535 El Faro .....................................................................968 412883 Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 460604 El Guacamole (Mexican) ...........................................968 413491 Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 617131 Hotel El Paso ...........................................................968 447125 Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 133043 La Calica (Hotel Cala Real) .....................................968 414562 Tierra y Mar .............................................................643 463940 La Vía ........................................................................619 131152 Huércal-Overa Piccolo Mondo ............................................................968 411946 Crisbe .............................................950 134100 / 607 338460

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 UK Direct ..................UK 0044 7719.118.879 / Spain 642 Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618

Albox

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

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El Paladar .......................................673 695939 / 631 494536 El Capricho …........................................................637 595326

La Alfoquía Bar La Unión ...........................................................642 008003 Indian Tandoori ........................................................632 110888 The Heathers ...................................................................642 144727

Alfaix

Las Herrerias

Antas

Los Carasoles

La Venta de Alfaix .....................................................671 272464 Eugenia ......................................................................950 069021 El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 459081 Harley’s ...................................................................642 Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950 453048 Los Gallardos Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 Arboleas Bar Limaria ..............................................................950 930047 Meson Verfran ...................................950 469393 / 637 Happy Garden .........................................................950 120851 Miraflores ..................................................................950 Hostal Meson ………..........................950 430137 / 635 612738 Hotel Rural Azabache ............................................690 258813 Nueva Trinidad ....................................850 993250 / 634 369833

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

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

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Mojácar - see also Mojácar Pueblo Agra Taj (Indian) ......................................................602 197417 Alcazaba ………......................................................657 560679 Al Punto (Brazilian) (See p.51)....................................950 475899 Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 450215 BaoBab .....................................................................689 642923 Badgers ...................................................................950 478525

El Deseo .................................................................670 El Gaucho ................................................................950 El Lugar ...................................................................679 El Sitio ....................................................................950 Enrico (Italian) ...................................950 472995 / 642

Beachcomber ...........................................................634 Bellavista ..................................................................950 Botaniq ...................................................................696 Bowen Resto Bar .............................. 666 406203 / 634 Cabo Norte ..............................................................665 Cachimba (Moroccan) .............................................950 Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 Casa Egea .................................................................950

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Casa Juan …………................................................….950 450305 Gastro Malabar ........................................................950 472970 Cortijo de la Media Luna .............................950 478813 / 676 547555 Imperial (Italian) .......................................................950 478098 d’Angelo .....................................................................950 478517 Imperial Playa (Italian) ..............................................950 475360 Indian Curry House ...........................632 416554 / 950 887681 Kukis ..........................................................................686 038259 La Cabaña ................................................................950 615179 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478841 La Cometa ...............................................................950 615209 La Estancia …….............................................………654 562396 La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472177 La Parata (See p.7)..............................................…950 478186 La Piká ....................................................................950 930744 Le Magnifique …………….......................................…634 310816 Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489 Delfín Dorado......................................950 475212 / 645 220095 Levante (See p.47) ...................................................950 615224 Dolce Vita ................................................................950 478476 Marama ..............................................660 696229 / 666 260852 Don Pancho (Mexican) .................................................950 472543 Marcelo Entre Tapas .................................................950 031812

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Martín Morales ..........................................................950 478812 Mediterráneo (See p.47) ........................................950 309869 Meson de Loic y Cathy ...........................................950 478050 Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966 Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405 Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131 Mohana .....................................................................950 472941 Mountains of the Moon (Indian) ........950 472002 / 637 914632 Mont Martre (French) ..............................................634 388867 Neptuno (See p.41) ................................................…616 005387 Omega ...................................................950 475317 / 647 675919

El Antler ……....................................................……600 540661 La Candela …...........................................................647 724367 Pulcinella (Italian) (See p.39)...................................950 478401 Restaurante Aires del Sur ..................606 061811 / 950 478014 Restaurante Calima ………………........................….663 286962 Restaurante Mamabel's ...............................................950 472448 Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270 Rincon del Zahorí ................................630 314400 / 625 103672

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

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

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

Restaurant Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566

San Juan de Los Terreros La Geoda ..................................................................637 020159 Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323 Mondy Playa ........................................600 254314 / 622 807809 Ostería Ristorante Italiano ..........................................950 615151 Ottocento (Italian).......................................................950 615100 Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) ...950 472208 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250 Playa Blanca .......................................950 473001 / 639 507520 Reina Mora ...............................................................950 473204 Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412 Sal Marina ...................................................................950 472405 Scotty’s .....................................................................687 382540 Sensations ................................................................950 472057 Sottocasa (Italian) (See p.40)........................................950 093075 The Irish Rover (See p.43).........................................950 473135 The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659 The Roof Garden .....................................................674 113218 Torre Bahía ...............................................................950 478651 Trufibar ....................................................................664 103611 Twister ...................................................………………600 006032 Zaika Fusion ..........................................................632 727851

Turre Casa Adelina ...............................................................950 479153 Chili .................................................608 802227 / 950 468425 Hostal Rural .............................................................950 478806 La Pará ……………………..................................…….637 545590 La Sorpresa ...............................................................950 099901 Orsoca ………………............................................…..602 554609 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz ……....................…..950 479646

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

Vera Casa de la Vega ......................................................950 391208 Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ..........................................950 391691 La Mariposa de Fran ………........……..950 166774 / 683 641957 Terraza Carmona ...................................................950 390760

Vera Playa

Armony Beach Club .................................................617 745021 b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 642856 El Balconcito .............................................................635 589909 Mojácar Pueblo Gateway to India (Indian) ...........................................950 923994 Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781 Maraú (Vera Playa) ……………...........................……671 580340 Calima (Moroccan) ..................................................608 807331 Taj Mahal (Indian) …............…………950 618691 / 671 231465 Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614

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The Blue Parrot ......................................................950 467682 Nicky (Mojacar) ..................................................... 667 Solo Style ...............................................................626 Villaricos Don Tadeo ..................................................................950 467105 Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930643 / 633 El Faro ..................................................649 766252 / 687 351764 The Sewing Room ....................................................607

479903 319907 683872 375697

Gastrobar D’Alvaro ......................................................648 220383 SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Los Conteros ....................................950 618629 / 699 010705 Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 Playa Azul .............................................950 467075 / 609 386282 Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675

442695 088966 768587 366355 390732 838808

ROOFING

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

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

RUGS & CARPETS

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Homecentre (Albox) (See p.6)..........868 931872 / 671 715294 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492 P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Aroleas) .......................665 258680

SKIN TREATMENTS

RURAL TOURISM

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

Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752 SKIP HIRE Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656 Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424 Aridos Mojácar S.L. ..................................................650 914257 Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 844425 SATELLITE TV El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950 479185 ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.58).....647 247494 / 950 092604 Servacon .....................................................................950 475853 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 SNOOKER HALLS Digital Vision (See p.33......................950 472081 / 645 294064 CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526 Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815 Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) .................................661 973205 GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102 SOLAR ENERGY Solo Satellite & Air-Con. (See p.55) ......950 398146 / 699 909737 DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947 Ecocorp ....................................................................671 716597

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

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

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

SECOND HAND Buy Buy Auctions (Los Carasoles)..................................681 095096 Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 John’s (Albox) ..........................................................634 325639 Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006 The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 648 250699

SECURITY & SAFES See Alarms SEWING Alice .........................................................................620 876485 Alexis Shillinglaw .....................................................634 361874 J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502 Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835 Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 468230

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Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 845730 Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636 261240 EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 Javier Loustau (Mojácar) .........................................950 SOLICITORS José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040 Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208 AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437 AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576 Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114 C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160 Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545

472775 617017 475086 189986 840182

Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917 Mar Abogados & Consultores (Mojácar) .................950 478911 Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322 Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404 Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680 Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434

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

391171 412321 390282 615038

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

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

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SURVEYORS Philip Chesler (Chartered Surveyor).............................687 814369 Survey Andalucía (Architect Daniel González) ............686 846624

TILING & PATIO WORK See also Building Services 1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884 Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632 Borders .....................................................................647 803030 Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815 Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172 Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708 United Tile ................................................................667 702817

TIMBER SUPPLIERS

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

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

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

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

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

TAXIS (Legal)

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

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

TRANSLATING - see Interpreters TRANSPORT - see Removals TRAVEL

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111 Connexions (Turre) (See front cover)..........................950 479502 George’s Sales & Repair (Vera Playa) 950 042338 / 661 375489 Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608 Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470

Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061 Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472 Exclusive Airport Shuttles (See p.59).......................950 092602 Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752 Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) (See cover)..........…..950 475757 Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................868 782663 Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950 121021 Zafiro Tours (Mojácar) .................................................950 615343

TUITION

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538 Next .............................................................................950 479369 Phone@ Mojacar …….............……....950 882222 / 607 885522 The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698

Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106 ELC Education & Language Centre .........................950 615489 Espanglish .........................................950 390037 / 950 392876 Girasol, Albox (Spanish) ..........................................639 089170 Guillermo (Spanish conversation, Antas)...................647 525639 Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270 Guitar Lessons (Chris Pottle) ................................950 437606 Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ...............................616 605341 Jane Catchlove (Piano/keyboards/violin A.R.C.M) ...950 634402 Jose (Spanish Lessons) ..........................................667 303376 Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909 Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)..950 047026 / 671 608519 La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) .............609 781438 Leticia (Spanish Conversation) ……......................…950 615566

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Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352 Native Spanish Teacher (All levels) ………………….670 619017 Native Spanish Tuition ..............................................661 654812 Pedro (Spanish language tutoring) ..........................655 510420 Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110 Penny Baltrus (Piano) ...............................................662 517106 Piano (Mojácar) …………............……950 069803 / 667 408941 Piano tuition. Terry Peace (Limaria/Albox.) ...............868 931815 Professional Writing Services …..........………………..662 067490 Sam Catchlove (Professional drum/latin percussion) ..950 634402 Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435 Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) 647 677097 Tennis Coach (Diego Rodriguez) ........950 393851 / 607 021280 Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 456 364 / 651 998738 The I.T.Teacher (Computer Tuition)...............................695 280699

UNIFORMS

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

Tikka Uniforms & Shoes (Mojácar) …..........................667 479903 Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181 Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218 Seth Pittham (Zurgena).......................950 634477 / 666 826886

VAN & MAN HIRE See also Removals & Storage

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ..........................600 225929 IDP Services ……........................................................608 238775 Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ...................................950 930316 Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

VEHICLE IMPORTATION UPHOLSTERY Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 Unicraft (Upholstery) .................................................692 Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636

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

VEHICLE REPAIRS 811125 571939 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667 439671 176069 Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624 193256 CostaCoches ...........................................................950 459209

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VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

Fran’s Garage ....................................664 571060 / 950 164912

Auto Frio .............................................950 104488 / 600 827517 Cool Air (Air Conditioning) ........................................673 195872 JFK Karz ................................................................643 790511

Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250 Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ……........................950 478335.

Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298 Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400 Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104 The Car Surgery ...................................................666 272792 The Garage (Llanos de Arboleas) .......950 930922 / 616 453813 Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

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

VEHICLE SALES AA Car Sales (Mojácar) ...........................................950 459208 Buy Buy Auctions ...................................................681 095096 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) …....................667 439671 AutoFex (Albox & Antas El Real) ............................950 431861 Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663 CostaCoches (Antas, El Real).....................................950 459209 Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ................(Workshop) 950 478335 Nissan & Ford (Albox) …............................................950 430856 Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400

VETS Centro Vet ABC (La Alfoqúia) ….................................950 449064 Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920

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Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ........950 616820 / 617 456548 Clinica Nexo (Albox) .......950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784 Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies 629 445327 CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / 626 171999 Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ........................950 475213 / 605 495017 Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683 Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921 Javier .............(Garrucha) 950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059 NEXO (Albox) …...............950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784 Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................…950 393307 Veterinary Centre (Huércal-Overa) …........................950 616781

WINDOWS & DOORS AA Window Doctor ...................................................630 231644 Complete Renovations (See p.17) .....644 389255 / 672 379960 David A. Pritchard Construcciones ............................617 698418 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Interglaze ……..............................…...................... 680 743311 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. (See p. 9) 950 459060 / 638 063196 Mojácar Home Improvements ....................................950 473104

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

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

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

393305 320761 152911 006032

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

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

ZOO & PARK

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

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

WEB SERVICES MODS ........................................................................600 284975 Mojácar Business ....................................................950 680110

WINDOW CLEANING Clean Team …………..............………850 993202 / 694 440184 Don (Mojacar) .........................................................666 814913 Idea (Mojácar) ...................................................……..605 162709 J&A Window Cleaning Services ..........950 122452 / 689 548824 James .......................................................................678 988812 Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 255373 Mick ...........................................................................634 327075 Window Panes ..........................................................617 208231 Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

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Community News KittyKat Almanzora Valley KittyKat held an Easter raffle recently to raise funds and awareness of the work they do. Jean and Ron Nield thanked the people of Cantoria for donating 168 Euros towards the neutering programme. The project is supported by Cantoria town hall and the draw was made by Puri the Mayoress. The aim of KittyKat is to trap, neuter and return the feral cats to the town. The outdoor cat population in Cantoria is of concern to all the residents. Jean told us how a Spanish lady was one of the first to donate 5 Euros towards the programme saying how necessary it is to use a humane way to manage the cat population in the town.

Mojácar Skate Board Park Mojácar town hall have opened a new 600m2 skateboard park with challenging features including a miniramp, a wave, fun-boxes, pyramids, slides and an ollie-box. The skating area is 235m2 and is made from grey quartz on a cement base with high density HPI sheeting. It is situated beside the football ground and is safely enclosed with lighting. Ana García, the Mojácar councillor for sport, stated that the park is part of their program to offer young people sporting and leisure facilities.

Age Support Almanzora Age Support Almanzora recently held its first Lunch Club - hopefully the first of many. Vanya Ager, leader of the Age Support Welfare Team, was delighted with Bar Lepanto as the venue, stating that,' the meal was lovely, the staff first - rate and the hospitality first class.' She added that everyone was made to feel welcome and comfortable.

Age Support will hold future Lunch Clubs on the last Thursday of each month. If you are interested or know of someone who might enjoy a few hours in good company pop into the Age Support Welfare Office in the charity's shop in Albox - opposite the Peugeot garage near Mercadona. The welfare staff are there Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10.00 to 1pm or contact via facebook or 634 31 65 73.

Volunteers are also needed to join our growing Welfare Team - please think about helping out for just a few hours each week.

Radio Controlled Cars The former Cabrera slot car club now meets at the Miraflores Camping site and races 1/10thsize GT remote control cars. The club has already more than doubled in size and is starting to do some serious driving! They meet on Thursday afternoons at 3pm, weather permitting,and welcome new members.

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Shoestring Productions Shoestring Productions have pulled it off again with four sell out shows of their recent production of Jim Cartwright’s TWO at MontMartre Restaurant in Mojácar. The group have proved that they are not just an eccentric bunch providing farcical entertainment but highly versatile and capable of staging an extremely poignant and riveting drama

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Community News piece which at the end left many of the audience in tears. A grand total of 692 Euros was raised from proceeds of the ticket sales plus the raffles. This amount will go towards the Quarantine Unit Block which is badly needed at the PAWS-PATAS shelter to ensure that the deadly parvovirus does not spread when puppies are abandoned at their gates.

A Place in the Sun

PAWS-PATAS will be featured in a forthcoming episode of the famous programme “A Place in the Sun”.

Mother and daughter came to view several properties and enquired about a local animal charity which they could get involved with. Chrissie Cremore from PAWSPATAS welcomed their invitation to walk some dogs as it was rather difficult for her with a fractured Bédar Community Comes Together to Neuter foot. Presenter Danni Menzies was particularly Feral Cats. overjoyed to be able to take Mastin Dad and his large The village of Bédar recently bought the community offspring for a nearby walk. together when they organised a “table top” event with a selection of items for sale plus a huge variety APSA AGM of marmalades made by Jane Breay and Tarot readings by Chrissie Cremore. With a steady stream APSA, the animal charity based in Albox, held a wellof customers within a few hours they managed to attended AGM at Chapman’s bar and restaurant. raise a grand total of 547 Euros. This money will go Dianne, President, thanked all the volunteers for towards neutering local colonies of cats, and with making 2018 such a successful year, she outlined the help from PAWS-PATAS this amount could prevent the charity's development over the years and praised several thousands of kittens being born and stop the many new ideas which keep the charity improving the colonies expanding. If you live in an area and are and moving forward. Val Shepherd was introduced inundated with feral cats, you could also think about as the new shop manageress and Margaret Ridyard how to raise money and help with this situation. The was able to announce that membership has increased animal charity will be happy to help you catch the by 300%. The Homing Team are more successful cats and after neutering return them. Special thanks than ever and there is a large, committed team of to Antonia of El Cortijo Restaurant in Bédar village dog walkers. An area where the charity needs more for allowing use of their dining room. For further volunteers is fostering. Many dogs are too young or information regarding all aspects of the charity small to be in kennels or they may be recovering please visit their website www.paws-patas.org or from neutering or operations. Some elderly dogs may have lost their owners and just need to be in a email info@paws-patas.org home. Dogs have more chance of being homed Left to right: Matt Pyle (expert cat catcher), MarianMay successfully if they have been in a normal Simpson (Councillor for Tourism in Bedar), Jane Breay (Marmalade environment with a family. Fosterers may look after Queen), Chrissie Cremore (cross my hand with silver) a dog from just a few days to more long-term stays.

It is ideal for people who do not want a permanent dog as they may not be full-time in Spain. Linda Nurse has been a fosterer for two years and she started when her own dog Pepsi died aged 15. Linda works in the APSA shop so when six puppies were abandoned she took four of them home and homed two in Spain and two in Germany. Fostering helped Linda get over her own dog's death and keeps her busy! Linda has fostered 11 dogs, mainly puppies for which kennels are not really suitable. If you would like to help by fostering a dog yourself please contact APSA via Facebook, the shop or stall at Los Llanos market or ring 677 601 588

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What’s On The 7th Villaricos Dreambeach Festival August 7th-11th

street art activities such as graffiti exhibitions and skateboarding. On their Open Air stage there will be a four hour performance in the The organisers of the Villaricos Dubstep Style with Modestep, Dreambeach Music Festival Barely Alive, Virtual Riot and Phase published their final list of One. performers on April 10th. Two famous duos will perform, the The main headline performers French team of Tchami & Malaa include Armin van Buuren, Steve who will feature their composition Aoki, Don Diablo, Paul Kalkbrenner, ‘No Redemption’ that has become Adam Beyer, Marco Carola, Loco world famous in the genre of Dice, Nina Kraviz, Seth Troxler and Future Music. The other duo is Stephan Bodzin. Steve Angello Danish and Dutch couple Joris performs as part of the trio Voorn and Kölsch who perform Swedish House Mafia and Knife as Joris Voorn b2b Kölsch in the Party made up of Rob Swire and Techno style and they will have a Gareth McGrillenes members of “Special Sunset Set” on the the band Drum & Bass Pendulum.

Dreams Tent stage.

The Martinez Brothers from New The new “Urban dream” events will take place at the campsite area from 5pm-9pm and performers include Anier, Todo el Rato,Bad Gyal, Dellafuente, Fernando Cos-ta, Foyone, Maka and Fusa Nocta. There will be

performer Infected Mushroom, and Techno performers Agoria, Boris Brejcha, Claude Vonstroke, Fisher, Nina Kraviz, Seth Troxler and Stephan Bodzin. Drum and Bass performers include Delta Heavy, Dimension, Ghastly, Matrix and Futurebound.

At present, the organisers expect the number of visitors to go up from the 155,000 of last year to 160,000. Tickets for the complete event cost 74 Euros & 103 Euros including the campsite, and various VIP tickets start at 129 Euros. Ticket outlets include www.dreambeach.es, post offices, El Corte Inglés stores, and internet booking agents such as Entradas York are in attendance along with a tu alcance and Ticketea.

Charlotte de Witte, Steve Lawler, San Feldt and Warface. The Big room / EDM style has Nervo, W&W, Fed-de Le Grand, Sunnery James, Ryan Marciano, Cat Dealers, Maurice West and DJ Nano. There is the Trance style

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The Almería Cooltural Fest The 2nd Cooltural Fest in Almería city takes place from August 15th-18th and on the 15th & 18th there is free admission. It has been organized by the Almería City Culture Department and Smart Pro Music. On August 15th performers are Elefantes, Nixon, Mucho, Wi Bouz and Twist and on the following days main stage performers include Vetusta Morla, Miss Caffeina, El Columpio Asesino, Viva Suecia, Second,

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What’s On Zahara, Depedro, Full, Silóe, Kuve, Carolina Durante, Arnau Griso, Nunatak, Kitai, Eladio y los Seres Queridos, The Crab Apples, Los Invaders, Bitches DJ’s, Brasi, Mr Perfumme, Ojete Calor, Delaporte, Valira, Gimnástico and Vuelo Fidji.

The Almería city stage has Perro, Jenny & The Mexicats, Tu Otra Bonita, Los Vinagres, Clib de Río and Yo Diablo. The Acoustic stage features Arizona Baby, Lichis, Ángel Stanich, Alice Wonder, Tulsa and Joan Serrat. Last year people came from all over Spain and accommodation is available at the Almería University Civitas Hall of Residence. Tickets are now available from www.cooltural fest.com and cost 35 Euros and 90 céntimos for August 16th & 17th, 59 Euros 90 céntimos for VIP tickets, and the accommodation from August 15th -18th inclusive costs 150 Euros for twin beds in 165 double rooms. There is also a camping area for up to 1,700 people that provides space to erect a tent for two people at a charge of 60 Euros.

The Adra Juergas Rock Festival

The 7th rock music festival in Adra from July 31st to August 3rd has nearly closed their list of performers. On the first day, which has free admission, performers will include Funkiwis, F.R.A.C.(Fundación de Raperos Atípicos de Cádiz), Porretas, Combo Calida, Manifa and Iratoxo. Other major groups for the rest of the festival include Sozeidad Alkohólika, Desakato, El Canijo de Jerez, Tremenda Jauría, Jamones Con Tacones, Narco, Talco, Trashducada, Frac, Rolenzos, gatillazo and No Potable. Tickets for the event can be obtained from w w w . t h e j u e r g a s rockfestival.com and www.wegow.es at 44 Euros.

There is a camping area, Villajuergas, with 24hr security, a mini-market, and water and electricity points free of charge.

VIP Total Immersion tickets are on sale for 99 Euros and there is also an area for camper vans that costs 50 Euros. There will be five different stages and last year the concert attracted 30,000 people.

Spain Bob Dylan, who will be 77yrs old on May 24th, is coming to Spain with his band for 8 concerts entitled “Neverending Tour” from April 25th until May 7th when his closing concert is in Valencia. Other venues near to us are on May 3rd when he is in Seville and on May 5th he is in Murcia at the bullring. Bob Dylan last came to Spain in 2011.

Tickets are available from www.riffmusic.es and www.tickesmaster.es starting at 60 Euros going up to 132 Euros.

Almería “Revolver” #Básico4Tour comes to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on May 10th at 9.30pm, to perform their latest album. All tour dates in 2018 were sold out. Tickets are 25, 28 & 32 Euros in advance from the box office.

The Almería Tattoo Convention is a bike and live music show at Teatro Cervantes, Almería, on June 8th & 9th. Tickets (online) are 6 Euros for 1 day, or 10 Euros for both days, or 8 Euros & 12 Euros at the ticket office.

Sonia Priego is a well-known singer and dancer originating from Seville, known as ‘La Húngara’, and she comes to Maestro Padilla Auditorio in Almería city on May 5th at 8pm.

She will be performing the tracks from her 17th album. Tickets are 15 & 20 Euros.

Vanesa Martín and Miriam Rodríguez, two famous Spanish singers, come to Almería city in June. Vanesa Martín performs at

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What’s On the bullring on June 1st at 10pm and Miriam Rodríguez on June 14th at 9pm at the Maestro Padilla Auditorio. Vanesa Martín has released six albums that have been highly acclaimed and Miriam Rodríguez’s 2018 album ‘Cicratices’ quickly achieved gold disc sales.

Ticket prices for Vanesa Martín are from 20-50 Euros, and for Miriam Rodríguez 30, 35, or 70 Euros for VIP seats.

Raphael, one of Spain’s most legendary singers from Jaén with a career spanning nearly 60 years, p e r f o r m s h i s l a te s t a l b u m “ResSimphónico” on May 17th at the Almería bullring along with the City of Almería Orchestra, as part of his 2019 Spanish tour. ITickets are 20 & 30 Euros for non-numbered seats, and from 45 to 65 Euros in other areas with numbered seats.

Edu García is a flamenco performer from a flamenco family in Almería city and he has a large following. He is at Teatro Cervantes,

Almería city, on Friday, May 17th at 9.30pm and is performing his album “Ámame”. Tickets are 10 Euros in advance or 12 Euros on the door.

Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from w w w. to d a s l a s e n t r a d a s . c o m

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Efecto Mariposa is a rock group that formed up in 2014 and are credited with the re-birth of Spanish rock. They come to Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, on Saturday, May 18th, at 9.30pm and will be performing from their 8th album “Vuela” and other wellknown tracks from previous albums. Tickets are 12 Euros in advance or 15 Euros on the door.

David DeMaría who was born in Cádiz has had a career for 20 years as a pop / rock genre singer and songwriter. He is performing on June 9th at 9pm, Maestro Padilla Auditorio, Almería City, and will present his 10th album entitled “20 Años” and other favourites from previous albums. Tickets are 12 & 15 Euros.

Tickets for concerts in Almería (except Teatro Cervantes) available from the ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería , tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am-1.30pm & 6-8pm, or Sat, 11am-1pm. Tickets can be purchased from 2hrs before performances at the venue or from www.ticketmaster.es or call Ticketmaster: 902 1500 25. Main branches of ‘CaixaBank’ have machines which issue tickets; including Vera near the church square.

Promusica 2018/2019 season classical music concerts with the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra, Águilas Auditorio.

May 10th: The orchestra, violin soloist Laura Rodríguez Moreno and viola soloist Isabel Villanueva, perform Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito overture K.621, Mozart’s symphony concerto KV 364 for violin and viola, and Haydn’s London symphony in D major.

The conductor is Virginia Martínez.

June 28th: The orchestra perform a grand gala concert of comic opera excerpts. The conductor is Virginia Martínez.

All concerts start at 8.30pm this season and tickets are 10 Euros from Oficina Promúsica, C/ Castelar, 2 2º.

Tel.: 626 476 389 or Victoria Travel, C/ Isabel La Católica, 1 Tel.: 968 414 752 or from 2 hours before per formance at box of fice.

Roquetas de Mar

Estrella Morente is a very famous Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, flamenco fusion performer whose Almería city, from box office at father was also extremely famous.

Calle del Poeta Villaspesa1. Open She comes to Roquetas de Mar

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What’s On Auditorio on May 4th at 9.30pm to perform her latest disc “Copla”.

Ticket prices from 30 to 49 euros Los Vivancas, a very respected dance group that specialise in dance and sophisticated audio-visual techniques, perform “Chromático” at the auditorio on June 15th at 9.30pm. The event is part of their world tour. Tickets 20 & 30 Euros.

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

Huércal-Overa The Russian Ballet Company performs the romantic ballet Giselle at the Teatro Villa on May 10th at 9pm directed by Timur Fayziev.

Tickets are 20 & 25 Euros. The ballet company are celebrating their 30th anniversary.

The Fest Colors annual event takes place on Saturda,y May 4th from 10am with 12 hours of music at the Recinto Ferial site. Tickets from Cafeteria Leo in Antas, Maui Beach Mojácar Playa, El Califa Garrucha, Pub Simmonds Los Gallardos, Peluquería Ruben Turre and Pub Sangre Española Zurgena.

Tickets from the box office Mondays to Thursdays 10am1.30pm & 5pm-8pm, and Fridays Exhibitions from 10am-1.30pm, or from one Gustavo Gillman was a Victorian hour before the performance, or engineer and keen photographer from www.entradasho.es who recorded events and people on the construction of the railways in our area. An exhibition relating Vera to the Águilas railway from 1889Músicas medievales para el buen 1912 can be seen in the foyer of vivir is a concert of medieval music the Águilas Auditorio until May 12th. o n t r a d i t i o n a l i n s t r u m e n t s It is open from 6pm-9pm Tuesdays performed by the Musica Antigua to Sundays.

Artefactum group. It comes to the City of Vera Auditorio on May 4th Paisajes y marinas is an exhibition at 9pm. Tickets are 5 Euros in of paintings by various artists that advance from el Convento de la can be seen until June at the Galería Victoría centre box office or 7 Añil in Mojácar Pueblo, C/Puntico Euros at the door.

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Miscellaneous The International Gran Fondo Costa de Almería bicycle race takes place in Mojácar on Saturday, May 5th, from 8am. There are two distances of 125km with a height of 2,100m & 185km with a height of 3,700m, starting from Hotel Marina Playa. There are age & male / female classifications. For more info & inscription see www.gfca./es/en The 2019 Mojácar Moors & Christians event is on June 14th16th.

PAW S / PATA S T h e n e x t Beachcomber Book Sale will be on Tuesday, 14th May, 10.30am -1pm.

Any donation of books or DVDs on the morning of the sale would be appreciated. All proceeds to cat neutering The Arboleas Walk for Life2019 will be on Saturday, May 4th.

Last year over 200 people walked or ran and raised 5,613 Euros in sponsorship. Many more people

What’s On came to watch the entertainment and stayed for the following party in the Plaza. May 4th is the UK Bank Holiday weekend so we should have lots of visitors. You can request a nomination form at walk4lifearboleas.com or walkforlife arboleas on Facebook.

Mojácar Royal British Legion You do not need to have served in the Armed Forces to be a member of the Royal British Legion.

Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact the Secretary, Christine White, on 697 887362. May diary: Thursday 2nd, 11.15am Branch Meeting at Artisan Centre, Mojácar Pueblo, Speaker Janet Franklin on Amateur Dramatics. Friday 3rd, 7.30pm Fish’n Chip Quiz, Badgers, Mojácar.

Thursday 16th, 11.15am Branch Social Meeting/Petanca, Hostal Rural, Turre. Saturday 25th, 9.30am RBL Charity Golf Day, Aguilón Golf Club. Wednesday 29th, 1pm Wine Tasting with Lunch, Hotel Tikar, Garrucha. To book any of the above events please contact Barbara on 622 207 774 or rblmojacar. socialevents@gmail.com

your brains into gear for Sylvia's famous fun quiz, there will be a prize for the best team. Something special for your guilty pleasure, we have the following people coming along, Sally Grant with her delicious pies and baked products, Angela with her Olives and Oils, Casa Carma with a wonderful selection of soft furnishings and unusual gift ideas plus we will be presenting cheques to local charities so come along to our very busy fun filled morning.

A date for your diaries: Monday,

PAWS/PATAS cats We are having a Kitten Coffee Morning at the PAWS PATAS Las Buganvillas Fund Raising Shop on Saturday, May 4th, 11am - 1pm.

There will be stalls, refreshments and a raffle, plus the opportunity to cuddle a kitten, or better still, adopt one!

Dames in Turre May meeting will be held on Monday 27th at The Hostal Rural in Turre at 11am prompt. This will be our last meeting before the summer break so put

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June 10th is our AGM which will be held at The Hostal Rural. This meeting is for members only but we welcome guests to join us for lunch afterwards.

For more details please contact Chairman Carol Pazdzierski Tel 950 099 932 or Membership Secretary Eileen McGill Tel 652 298 072.

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

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

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

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities Almanzora Group of Friends Library and Information Centre Mon - Fri and first Saturday of month 10am-1pm, Plaza San Antonia, Barrio Alto, Albox. Extensive English Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly magazine, monthly quiz, trips. www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: Almanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 634 343 147

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

For enquiries & Welfare call 950 066053 http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/ branches/mojacar/news-events/

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 Filip Ostrowski , email Albox.chairman Almería Link Friendship Group Meetings Thursdays, 4pm, at the Trufi @rbl.community. .For support contact Bar, Mojácar. For information contact Mrs Pamela Twissell Cross on 676 451 Bob (Chairman) on 950472551 or 780 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm or email: Cynthia (Secretary) on 950472699. SpainNorth.CommunitySupport@RBL. Don't be lonely, come and join us. Community The Royal British Legion - Zurgena Living Alone in Spain?

We are a 60+ group of friends who & District Branch meet for lunch every Wednesday in the Heather’s Bar, La Alfoquia, every first Mojácar area. Tel: 674 823 697 Thursday of the month at 11a.m. Email zurgenaRBLsecretary@yahoo.co.uk. See WOW Women on Wednesday www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/z Kukis, Mojácar Playa, from 2pm. Get urgena together, buy, sell, swap, meet new Psychic Development Circle people.

Various classes at different times.

Dames in Huércal Overa Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Hostal 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com Rural Los Sabores de Miguel. All welcome.

AUAN - Abusos Urbanisticos Tel. Carolyn 637 798 494 Almanzora No. Dames in Spain (Mojácar) Association campaigning for the Talks, trips, support for local charities. legalisation of homes in the Almanzora 3rd Mon. of the month, 11.00am Valley built without proper authority.

Sensations Restaurant, Mojácar Playa. Meeings on 3rd Sat. of every other Chairperson Carol Threlfall. Secretary month, 11am, La Parrilla, Albox. Tel: 617 Jenny Trask . See fb Dames in Spain. 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org Guests welcome. Tel: 674 477 679 Vera & District Lions Club.

Dames in Turre 5.00pm on the first Wednesday of the 11am, last Mon in the month, Hostal month at El Gnomo Feliz restaurant, Rural, Turre. Talks, trips, support for Vera. Telephone Sandie Tinkham on 950 local charities. Guests welcome. 439324 or Pam Mattioli on 950069249 Chairman, Carol Pazdzierski Tel: 950 099 for more information.

932, Membership Secretary, Eileen Flamenco Forum for English McGill Tel: 652 298 072 Speakers Mojácar Community Library on Facebook. Information and events.

Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, Tel: 687 480 694 11am - 1pm .

Vera Photo Club Mojácar Walking Group First Sunday of month, Bar La Pará, Walks of different levels. Tues & Thurs. Turre (opposite the Vet), 10am w w w. m o j a c a r wa l k i n g g ro u p . c o m 12.30pm. Presentations by invited speakers, field trips, instruction, studio Mojácar Bridge Club photography, monthly assignments and Mon and Thurs, 7pm. Marina Playa Hotel. exhibitions. All levels welcome. Phone Contact Les 950 437 100 / 634 219 Sarah 670003717 or Claus 628585538.

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Mojacar Photo Group meet 2nd Sunday each month at Grace's bar, Pueblo Laguna with monthly presentations, themes and challenges.

Open to all levels, training available for beginners. Contact Andy: 650406167 or mpg@funnell.eu Ancestry Club for Beginners & Intermediate Tel. 634 309 590 Betty's Garden Club 11.30 for 12 noon, 2nd Monday of the month at Miraflores Restaurant, Camping Los Gallardos except in July & August. All welcome. Tel: 603 587 805 Freemasons in the Province of Almeria Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 27 37 Freemasons – The Side Degrees Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 694 44 43 61 Cabrera Music Club For info call Richard: 666 274 861 cabreramusicclub@albox-online.net Albox Computer Club Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed. www.alboxcc.com Indalo Hash House Harriers Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various l o c a t i o n s . w w w. i n d a l o h 3 . c o m Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930, website: www.gendaireikispain.com Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre Meditation Class, Crystal Class and Holistic Therapies. Contacts : 672 061 048 (Sharon) or 635 190 515 (Nana)

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

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Religious Groups & Churches

Support Groups & Charities

Amigos de los Coches Clasicos Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Hotel Rural Miguel Rosi, junction 559 E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-c-c.es, tel. David 950 412 165

The Evangelical Church, Turre Avda de Almeria on the corner of C/Alberquillica . Sunday 10.30am.

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

Parkinson's Disease Support Contact Joyce Boxall (Santa Maria de Nieva, Huércal-Overa), tel 677 688037

Miraflores 1/10 Scale RC Club Thursdays, 3pm. Tel: Richard on 666 274 861 for more details.

Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Jeff on 950 469304 or Colin on 666 982186 Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553 Costa Levante Bird Group Meets first Thursday of each month.

For more information phone Rod 634362353 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 CALAWIM We have a Fiction and nonfiction Book Club, a Wine Tasting Club, a Quilting Club, a Snooker Club, and that is just for s ta r te r s ! We a l s o o rga n i s e demonstrations, day trips and workshops.

CAL AWIM Fiction Book Club First Saturday of the month, 2pm, BarRestaurante Solare, Turre.

CALAWIM Wine Appreciation Club Third Tuesday of the month, 5pm, Hotel Tikar, Garrucha .

CALAWIM Nonfiction Book Club Fourth Wednesday of the month, 4pm, Rose and Crown Mojacar. www.comeandlookatwhatimade.club welcome@comeandlookatwhatimade.c lub

MACS Cancer Support Group General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555.

Fully Spanish registered charity.

Church of England (Anglican Shops in Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Churches) Huercal-Overa open Mon-Fri, 10-2pm Mojacar: Eucharist, Sunday, 11am, at the www.macscancersupport.com Email: church of San Pascual, Agua de Enmedio. m a c s c a n c e r s u p p o r t @ l i v e . c o . u k Albox: Eucharist, 2nd & last Thurs in Stepping Stones Carers Support month, 11am. Evensong, second Sun in Group month, 6pm at Aljambra Chapel. Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm.

Llanos del Peral, nr El Cucador: Eucharist Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 or morning worship, Sundays, 11am. www.steppingstonescarerssupport.com Church Wardens, Pam Carter 667947573 & Janetta Causton 661575606. Priest Ostomist Support For Expats in Charge, Rev. Vincent Oram 603659139 Call Dee 950 064 322 in confidence.

See www.mojacarchurch.org A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Kingdom Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday 6pm, Tues 7:30pm & Sun 10.00am. Poligono Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: Almeria, Turre). WedS & Fri, 6pm, Living 652 293 269 Water Church, Mojacar Playa (opposite Living Water Church Mojacar Playa Red Cross building). Tel: 634 349 535 or Opposite Red Cross Centre and Salas email aaspain@gmail.com Farmacia. Sunday Service 11am. Bible Al-Anon Family Groups study Tuesday 11am. Cafe Church for people whose life is or has been Thursday 11am to 1pm. For further info affected by someone else's drinking. contact Pastors Dave 697 522 521 or Meetings Mondays, 4:45 - 5:45 at Turre John 634 254 781. See FaceBook or visit Evangelical Church and Wednesdays 3:30 www.livingwaterchurchmojacar.com - 4:30 La Alfoquia, Avda Andalucia 1 (C.A.T. Services building). Tel: 698460801 or Aguaviva Evangelical Church Near the health Centre, opposite Bici- email AlAnon.LaAlfoquia@gmail.com Box, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 Age Support Almanzora 560 544 Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox. Helpline 634 316 573 New Life Church, Huercal-Overa We are a Jesus centred church family Universal Wonderful Street learning to love one another. Sunday Academy service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu NGO that supports street children in tel. 685 628 184 Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. www.universalwonderfulstreetacadem y.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154 FACE (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for E ve r yo n e ) . Re g i s te r e d c h a r i t y. face.charity@hotmail.com www.face -charity.com Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com Tel: 670 849 265

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Harmony Community Support Providing assistance to those in need.

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

Activities - Clubs - Associations Dance

Arts & Crafts

Music & Drama Groups

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

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

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

Eleanor & Gilly's Line Dance Class Chapman’s Bar, Albox, 2-30pm- 4-30pm, Mondays. All levels welcome. 950439003.

Step2It - Line Dancing Arboleas. Weds: 6.45 p.m - 7.30 p.m, First Steps/Intro. 7.30 p.m -10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. : Carrie Ann 627279584 www.carrieanngreen.com Almeria Line Dancers Julie - 634304625 / 950110433 Pro Danza Nicky Mainstone Royal Academy Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Dance fit fusion.

Children & Adults. Mojacar & Los Gallardos. T. 667479903 Ceroc Dancing Artisan Centre, Mojacar, Tues 8.15pm Beginners/Improvers/Advanced. All welcome. Contact Tracey 687251799

Ladies Sewing Circle Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774 Girasol, Albox Mosaic classes. Thurs 1:30 4:30pm.Tel 639 089 170 Picante Quilting Club Scotty’s El Tropico, Mojacar. First Thurs of the month, 10am-12.30pm.

Beginners welcome. For more details or to book your place, please email Jo at jogibson787@yahoo.co.uk The Happy Hookers Crochet Club Alternate Mondays, 2pm, Kuki’s Bar Restaurant, Mojacar. Beginners and all levels welcome. For details, or to book your place, please email Kim at kimlette7@hotmail.com

Belly Dancing Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa.

Contact Fatima: 610 472 596

Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera 54 Verasol, Vera.

Royal Academy Ballet, Imperial Society Modern, Tap and Jazz. Also Hip-Hop, Oriental Dance, Spanish Classical. Tel Anita: 670 715 787 Complete Beginners Flamenco classes, Fridays, 5pm, The Roof Garden, Parque Comercial, Mojácar. No specialist shoes or equipment required, friendly hour long class.

Email info@lagitanainglesa.com

The Luvvies New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc.

Te l . 6 34 34 6 3 0 9 o r e - m a i l theluvvies@hotmail.com Jacqueline Welby Productions New members always needed to act or work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby 634 313 531 The Incognito Singers A mixed voice group, based in Arboleas, performing a varied repertoire of songs to a high standard. For more info visit www.theincognitosingers.com, see Facebook, contact us at theincognito singers@gmail.com., or drop in to a weekly rehearsal. (See web page.)

Sing Sing Sing A mixed informal singing group, singing all types of music, for the fun of it, and to be able to perform a few charity events. Everyone welcome, Rehearsal Tuesday 6pm Villaricos Social Centre.

For info. ring Janet on 617856680.

Bellydance Classes Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521 Dance Classes with Hollie Newell Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based in Turre.

Tel: 634 317 391

Independent Theatre Group Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or email independenttheatre@hotmail.com

Yoga Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre Various different styles of yoga including Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Integral Yoga.

Holistic Therapies including Reiki, Thai Foot Massage, Reflexology, Crystal Massage. Tel : 672 061 048 (Sharon) or 635 190 515 (Nana) Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331 Girasol, Albox Call 639 089 170 Yoga with Ashlí Turre, Vera & private. 643102335 Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www.portiaoliver.es

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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

Almería Golf League Contact Les on 950 619 273

Albox Club de Tenis Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons.

Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Fb: Albox Club de Bowling Club de Zurgena Friendly, social and competitive bowling, Tenis all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. Cabrera Tennis Club com. www.zurgenabc.com Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com www.cabreratennisclub.com Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo Vera. Tel: 950 59 28 77 - 608 250 607 Indalo Lawn Bowling Club Contact Janet 671 865 675 Tennis Coach Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226 Mojacar Bowls Club Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody Padel tennis lessons welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 with coffee at 9:30. Contact Verna 610 691 838 644.

PartyLevante Sailing Club Badgers Golf Society Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small Mojacar, play Wednesday and Saturday. groups. Email info@partylevante.com Everyone always welcome. Contact Dave or call 680942141 www.partylevante Ryder on 663 327 182 or badgers .com mojacar@gmail.com Santa Irene Sailing Club Boxers Golf Society Albox All welcome to join us as members or Meets Sundays at 10:30 at the boat park guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in of the New Marina, Garrucha, with a preAlbox on Saturday mornings or email sail coffee at café La Oficina virtually opposite at 11:00. Contact Ian via info@ peterstooks@avired.com santaireneclubdevela.com or call 671 Forum Golf Society 474 385. See www.santaireneclub Plays friendly events at local courses devela.com twice a month. Richard Price. Telephone 850993073 or rfp53@yahoo.co.uk. Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com H u e r c a l - O ve r a . C l a s s e s f o r f u n gymnastics , competitive levels, pre Marina Phoenix Golf Society school and adults. Fully qualified coach.

Visitors welcome Mondays and From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. i n f o @ a d e l a n t e a r t i s i t c a . e s Email marinaphoenixgolfsociety www.adelanteartistica.es Facebook @gmail.com Adelante Gimnasia artistica.

Valle del Este Golf Society.

Walking Football Club Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact Campo de Football, Los Gallardos, 9am Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982 Monday for training, exercise & playing. www.fclosamigos.com El Bandido Runners Run, jog , walk a 5km route along the Paseo. Free to all. See Facebook.

Contact Kevin on ironmankev08 @gmail.com

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

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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, Sophia Wellness Centre Arboleas, Thurs 12.30pm, Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk Martial Arts Academy Seidokan Scientific Karate & Taiji-Qigong, Vera. Call John Watson 950 453 681 Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera Almeria. 54 Verasol, Vera. Martial Arts, Karate, Tai ji qigong, ancient weapons including Sword, Self Defence, Tactical Gymnastics, Yoga and ageless mobility.

Tel Anita: 670 715 787 Mojácar Taekwondo 5 years to adults. Various classes & times.

Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas Gym, Toning tables, Kickboxing, Cross fit, Boot camp, Boxing, Salsacise, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Body Pump. Tel. 950 449 451.

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

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

Your Stars Better still, take your mate and let them foot the bill. Avoid any erratic behavior or it could cause isolation at home. This will not be the best day to initiate change. Sudden changes at home will affect family members more than you anticipated.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

(Mar. 21- April 20)

(Apr. 21- May 21)

(May 22 - June 21)

Hobbies will be good for your emotional well being. Promote your ideas now. You may find out that someone is trying to undermine you. You may find that family members may not be too easy to get along with. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

You can put in some overtime and make extra cash. You are able to make changes in your home that will be favorable to all involved. Things aren't as they appear. Any renovation or decorating to your home should include the whole family. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

Get domestic chores out of the way early. If they're too demanding, reconsider this union. If you haven't planned a vacation, then at least try to get away for the weekend. Be careful not to show your temper when dealing with the boss.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

Be very careful while in transit or while traveling in foreign countries. You may want to look into warm vacation spots. Those you care about may oppose your ideas. Don't neglect these problems; deal with them once and for all, then move on to more pleasurable tasks. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Your concern with older family members and those less fortunate than yourself will only add to your attractiveness. Use your creative abilities to come up with new ideas and directions. Look into attending seminars that can expand your perception. You should feel a little more stable about your position; however, don't be surprised (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) if a job offer comes your way. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Look to a close friend for advice. There will be hidden matters that you may find disturbing.

Travel opportunities must be taken advantage of. Try not to let your emotions interfere with the completion of your work. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Stress coupled with diet will add to stomach problems. You can raise your standard of living if you pick up some freelance work on the side.

Don't let your mate bully you into thinking that you owe them your time and your life. You may find that getting together with colleagues after hours will be worthwhile. Your luckiest events this (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) month will occur on a Wednesday.

You will enjoy lavish forms of entertainment and should consider making arrangements early.

Exercise programs will be effective. You will find their philosophies worth exploring. Double check your work and be sure that your boss is in a good mood before you do your presentation. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday

You don't need to pay out in order to have fun.

You could have trouble persuading others to accept your ideas and opinions. Romance will be on your mind, and chances for ideal connections are in the works. Social activities or travel should be in your plans. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

(June 22 - July 22)

(July 23 - Aug. 22)

(Jan. 21- Feb. 19)

This will be a very hectic day if you've made promises to too many people. They will not be in the right frame of mind to put up with tactless comments. You may have ignored or neglected your mate lately. Stick to your work and avoid emotional confrontations. Social events should be the highlight of your day. Your luckiest events (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) this month will occur on a Wednesday.

You will be ready to jump on anyone who gets in the way of your progress this month. You could have a tendency to spend too much on your home or entertainment. Try not to discuss important matters with colleagues. You may need to lend an ear to an old friend. Your luckiest events this (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) month will occur on a Monday.

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Jokes of the Month Women and Cats

Different Times

I've never understood why women love cats.

Cats are independent, they don't listen, they don't come in when you call, they like to stay out all night, and when they do come home they like to be left alone and just sleep. In other words, every quality that women hate in a man, they love in a cat.

On some air bases, the military uses one side of the field and civilian aircraft use the other side, with the control tower in the middle. One day, at one of these fields, an aircraft called in asking, "Hey, Tower, what time is it?" The tower answered, "Who is calling?" The aircraft answered, "What difference does it make?" The tower responded, "It makes a lot of difference.

If you are a civilian aircraft it's three o'clock; if you're an Army aircraft it's 15.00 hours; if you're a Navy aircraft it's 3 bells; if you're an Air Force aircraft the big hand is on 12 and the little hand is on 3; and if you're a Marine aircraft it's Friday afternoon and only 120 minutes 'til Happy Hour."

The Wife Earl and Bubba are quietly sitting in a boat fishing, chewing tobacco and drinking beer when suddenly Bubba says, "I think I'm gonna divorce the wife... she ain't spoke to me in over two months." Earl spits overboard, takes a long slow sip of beer and says, "Better think it over Bubba... women like that are hard to find."

Southwest Airlines A mother and her young son were flying Southwest Airlines from Kansas City to Chicago.

The son turned from the window to his mother and asked, "If big dogs have baby dogs and big cats have baby cats, why don't big planes have baby planes?" The mother said, "Well, maybe that's something you could ask the stewardess."

So the boy asked the busy stewardess when his mother had gone to the loo, "If big dogs have baby dogs and big cats have baby cats, why don't big planes have baby planes?" The stewardess replied, "Did your mother tell you to ask me?" The boy admitted that this was the case. "Well then, tell your mother when she comes back that there are no baby planes because Southwest always pulls out on time.

You can ask your mother to explain it to you!"

Walking on Water All of his life, Len from Cape Breton in Nova Scotia had heard stories of an amazing family tradition. It seems that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all been able to walk on water on their 18th birthday. On that day, they'd walk across the lake to the boat club for their first legal drink that was always free. So when Len's 18th birthday came around, he and his pal Corky took a boat out to the middle of the lake. Len stepped out of the boat and nearly drowned! Corky just managed to pull him to safety. Furious and confused, Len went to see his grandmother. "Grandma, it's my 18th birthday, so why can't I walk across the lake, like my father, his father, and his father before him?" Granny looked Len straight in the eyes, and said, "Because, you idiot, your father, grandfather and great grandfather was all born in January when the lake is frozen hard, but you were born in July."

Contacts A policeman stops a lady and asks for her licence.

He says, "Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses." The woman answered, "Well, I have contacts." The policeman replied, "I don't care who you know! You're getting a ticket!"

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Size 32

The Homeless Man A man was walking down the street when he was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabbylooking homeless man who asked him for a couple of dollars for dinner. The man took out his wallet, extracted ten dollars and asked, "If I give you this money, will you buy some beer with it instead of dinner?" "No, I had to stop drinking years ago," the homeless man replied.

"Will you use it to gamble instead of buying food?" the man asked. "No, I don't gamble," the homeless man said. "I need everything I can get just to stay alive." "Will you spend this on greens fees at a golf course instead of food?" the man asked. "Are you NUTS!" replied the homeless man. "I haven't played golf in 20 years!" "Will you spend the money on a woman in the red light district instead of food?" the man asked.

"For a lousy ten bucks I’d be sure to pick up a horrible disease� exclaimed the homeless man.

"Well," said the man, "I'm not going to give you the money. Instead, I'm going to take you home for a terrific dinner cooked by my wife." The homeless man was astounded. "Won't your wife be furious with you for doing that? I know I'm dirty, my clothes are in tatters, and I probably smell pretty disgusting." The man replied, "That's okay. It's important for her to see what a man looks like after he has given up beer, gambling, golf and sex."

The young doctor said: "The good news is I can cure your headaches...The bad news is that it will require castration. You have a very rare condition which causes your testicles to press up against the base of your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles." Joe was shocked and depressed.

He wondered if he had anything to live for but decided he had no choice but to go under the knife. When he left the hospital he was headache free for the first time in over 20 years. As he walked down the street he realized he felt like a different person but it was a great pity he now had no testicles. He saw a men's clothing store and thought, "That's what I need to cheer me up, a new suit." The elderly salesman eyed him up and said, "Let's see, you're a size 44 long."

Joe laughed and said, "That's right, how did you know?" "Been in the business for 60 years!" Joe tried on the suit and it fitted perfectly. As Joe admired himself in the mirror, the tailor asked, "How about a new shirt?" Joe thought for a moment and then said, "Sure." "Let's see, 16 and a half neck, 34 sleeves." Joe was amazed, "How did you know?" "Been in the business for 60 years." The shirt fitted perfectly. The salesman said, "How about new underwear?" Joe thought for a second and said, "Why not." The man stepped back, eyed up Joe's waist and said, "Let's see, size 36." Joe laughed. "Now I've got you! I've worn size 32 since I was 18 years old." The salesman shook his head. "You can't wear a size 32. Been in the business for 60 years! Size 32 would press your testicles against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a headache!"

Optimistic A drunk appears in front of a judge. The judge says, "You've been brought here for drinking."

The drunk says, "Okay, let's get started!"

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