The Almería Focus – November 2024

The Almería Focus

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Cooler Days Ahead

In our “In the News” section we detail the dates and categories for the anti-flu vaccine. The different dates are to stop everybody arriving at the same time, but if you have missed the dates that apply to your age group or health situation you can, and should, make an appointment to receive the vaccination. The whole aim is to vaccinate as many people as possible. There are different categories of people who can ask for the vaccine after November 13th and we list what they are. After three years of discussions, the Spanish Health Ministry has approved the use of cannabis oils, inhaled or oral drugs in special cases. It has been accepted that in certain situations where conventual treatment does not work, using cannabis is a viable alternative. We have more details in our “In the News” section.

At a major meeting in Seville where the drought situation was discussed, it was agreed that the 12 municipalities in our general ‘Cuevas de Almanzora’ region have to keep observing the restrictions on the use of water until the end of the year, when it will be reviewed. Additionally, in the ‘Sierra de Los Filabres’ zone new municipalities have been added to the list with some of them in our area. The two reservoirs in our province are very short of water, considerably worse than this time last year. We give more details in our “In the News” section.

The proposal that children under the age of 12 can have free glasses or contact lenses has been passed in the Andalucía Parliament. After the next stage it will become law and we will comment on this when it happens.

In a tragic fire in Seville four members of a family died in a fire caused when a mobile phone that was on charge exploded. The Fire service has issued instructions that apply to everyone on how to avoid a fire from a mobile phone or deal with one. There are more details in our “In the News” section.

The ‘Hacienda’, the Spanish Tax department have published the gross income per inhabitant in our province that has been collated from the ‘Renta’ income tax returns made in 2023. There is a wide divide going from 26,993 euros in Almería city coming down to Sorbas, Zurgena, Chirivel and Arboleas where the gross income was between 18,000 and 18,500 euros. The poorest municipality was La Mojonera (between Tíjola and Bacarés) with a gross income of only 15,749 euros. The ones with the highest gross incomes come from industries such as fishing, agriculture, marble and stone or a combination of these. Mojácar in third place, is the odd one out as income comes almost exclusively from tourism. We have more information in our “In the News” section but municipalities with less than 1,000 inhabitants are not included in the league table.

Almería city, Roquetas de Mar, Águilas and other municipalities are now publishing information relating to concerts, ballets and other cultural activities in the run up to Christmas. We have all the details in our “What’s On” section.

Apart from November 1st there are no national fiesta events where official offices and town halls shut. As we move into December, Friday, December 6th is a major national fiesta that commemorates the 92% vote in favour of a written constitution in a referendum that took place on December 6th, 1978. Sunday, December 8th is a religious national fiesta honouring the 1854 Papal edict that the Virgin Mary had an ‘Immaculate Conception’ born free of original sin. As normal, the holiday slides to the Monday.

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It’s Flu Jab Time

From October 9th various sectors of the population and those in particular health categories were able to receive the anti-flu (gripe) vaccination, and people over the age of 60 are being offered the anti-Covid jab as well. From November 13th it is recommended for people living with a family member over the age of 60, along with chronically ill persons, women over 6 months pregnant and mothers of babies older than 6 months. These people can also be given the anti-Covid vaccination, and smokers can ask for the anti-flu vaccination. If you have missed your relevant slot, you should still make an appointment at your health centre to receive it and you will not be turned away. The aim of the campaign is to stop people getting the flu, passing it on to others, and cut down on hospital admissions and deaths. It is hoped that 75% of elderly people, pregnant women and health care workers will be vaccinated, and 60% of children and chronically ill people. The Junta de Andalucía Health Department have purchased more than 2 million doses of the anti-flu vaccine at a cost of 20 million euros. On October 9th, the Spanish Ministry of Health announced that if getting the flu becomes a major health problem, they would consider mandating the use of masks as they did with Covid 19. There was a considerable drop in people getting the flu when people were wearing masks because of Covid. The Andalucía Health Department have a chart that shows all the recommended vaccinations from birth upwards that can be seen online or on a poster at medical centres. From May this year, the anti-shingles vaccine, ‘La Vacuna contra herpes Zóster’ called ‘Shingrix’, which is two doses two months apart, has been available for those who are 65 and then progressively for older people. Your health centre will have more information.

New Drink-Driving Levels

The PSOE ruling party (roughly a labour party) in the Spanish Parliament hold a majority with the backing of several small political parties in Catalonia. They voted with the PSOE to approve and pass the new drink-driving regulations, taking the legal alcohol limit for all drivers down to 0.2gr/l in blood from the present 0.5gr/l. The PP (roughly

a conservative party) voted against it as they consider that there are alternative methods such as a driver education campaign, harsher driving bans for those who have to appear in court, and the introduction of ‘alcolocks’ that stop a vehicle being started if the driver blows into the device whilst over the limit. The VOX (right wing party) voted against as well, stating that the regulations would damage the motor industry claiming that it would affect car sales. The regulations will now go to the Spanish Senate to be approved and if this is agreed, a date for the introduction of the new levels will follow in due course.

Potable Water Restrictions

On Thursday, October 10th there was a major meeting in Málaga of the ‘Comisión de Gestión de la Sequía de la demarcación hidrográfica de las Cuencas Mediterráneas Andaluzas’, the body that deals with the drought crisis in Andalucía. Representatives from the Andalucía Parliament, syndicates, agriculturalists and ecologists discussed the present restrictions on the use of potable water and the introduction of further ones. Various zones were picked out for discussion including the Cuevas del Almanzora one that applies to most of our area. It was agreed that the restrictions introduced last February of a limit of 200 litres per person per day will continue until the end of the year when it will be reviewed. The present list of municipalities was stated to be Carboneras, Los Gallardos, Garrucha, Mojácar, Albox, Antas, Arboleas, Cuevas del Almanzora, Huércal-Overa, Taberno, Vera and Zurgena. Additionally, other municipalities now have to observe the restrictions that are in the Sierra de Los Filabres zone that apply to Lucainéna de las Torres, Turre, Cantoria, Fines, Lubrín, Macael, Olula del Río, Oria, Partaloa, Purchena and Serón, amongst others. Limits were also set for agriculturalists. It was confirmed that potable water cannot be used for garden irrigation, car washing at home (allowed at petrol stations), the use in fountains unless they completely recycle the same water, municipal gardens with some exceptions, municipal street cleaning using water, public showers, and irrigating golf courses. Topping up pools following evaporation to a level that allows

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the skimmers to operate is allowed, as otherwise pools will become a health hazard. It is recommended that “grey” water in the home from baths, showers and washing up is used for garden irrigation. Not running washing machines or dishwashers unless absolutely necessary is another recommendation. The consumption of water in most parts of our province is given as being only 130 litres per person per day so the 200-litre limit is far higher! In matters like these, town halls issue a ‘bando’ which is an official notification of a regulation applying to all residents. This has not been the case in Mojácar.

Torrecárdenas Car Park

Tenders for the construction of the new multistorey car park at the Torrecárdenas hospital are stated to be announced shortly and a contract awarded before the end of the year. It will have six floors, 2,000 parking spaces and a restaurant / café on the top floor. The budget price is 19.5 million euros with a construction phase of 24 months. Unfortunately, this will mean that the area where there are 450 parking spaces at present will no longer be available. Almería city council and the hospital are looking for ways to overcome this problem for visitors and staff to park elsewhere, with quick access to the hospital, which has been described as “mission impossible”. Suggestions are alternative parking on adjoining land owned by the city, beefed up public transport, and reactivating the free shuttle service from the Torrecárdenas shopping centre where hospital parking is available.

On Remand Without Bail

On Sunday, October 13th, coastguards in Almería were alerted by the cargo ship ‘Nsted Maersk’ that there was a boat heading towards Almería with would be immigrants. The boat was located 52 nautical miles off the coast opposite Garrucha, and the patrol boat rescued 29 people. In the boat were three bodies of people who had died. All of them were taken to Almería port and it became apparent that the three dead people showed clear signs of violence that is considered to have resulted in their deaths. Two people who were in charge of the boat were arrested and charged with murder and offences against human rights relating to all

the people on board. A judge ordered that the two men were sent to prison on remand without bail. A spokesperson from the National Police stated that the 29 people rescued had given statements as to what had happened to the three people who died.

Christopher Columbus - Jewish Origin

Forensic investigators from the University of Granada led by the professor of Forensic Medicine, José Antonio Lorente, originating from Olula del Río, have confirmed “definitively” that the bones allegedly those of Christopher Columbus who died in Spain in 1506 and finished up in Seville Cathedral in 1898, belong to him. A documentary feature film ‘Columbus’s DNA: The True Ancestry’ was broadcast on the Spanish television channel RTVE on October 12th, formerly ‘Christopher Columbus Day’ after more than twenty years of research. José Lorente had already discussed the findings at an event held at the Royal National Academy of Medicine in Madrid, described by their President, Eduardo Díaz-Rubio, as “A historic day for science”. Lorente explained that in the first studies of 2003, 2004 and 2005 there was talk of a “possible compatibility” that these bones were from Christopher Columbus, although it was a low probability because there was not enough DNA. “Today it has been possible to verify it with new technologies that the previous theory that the remains of Christopher Columbus are buried in Seville cathedral is definitively correct”. He explained that the DNA results were exact and totally conclusive and had been confirmed by different laboratories using DNA from the skeletal remains of Christopher Columbus, his son Hernando, and his “brother” Diego (who is in fact a second cousin). They are all buried in the cathedral so locating their bones was easy. There has always been a claim that Columbus is buried in the Dominican Republic in a lead coffin discovered in 1877 in the Santo Domingo Cathedral, but the bones there and in Seville are only a partial skeleton. According to Lorente, it is quite possible that both sets of bones belong to Christopher Columbus but the ones in the Dominican Republic have not been subject to the detailed analysis that has taken place in Granada. The research led by Lorente sheds light on the origin of the navigator,

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and there have been several theories, although the most widespread and internationally accepted one is that he was from Genoa (Italy), which Lorente totally discounts. There are numerous others, suggesting that he could be Portuguese, from Catalonia or Galicia, from Guadalajara, from Ibiza or Mallorca, and that he was Norwegian! Lorente concludes from DNA analysis that Columbus was almost certainly of Sephardic Jewish ancestry who converted to Christianity to avoid persecution and obtain funding from Catholic monarchs. His most likely birthplace is the Mediterranean arc (a belt running up the East of Spain) or the Balearic Islands, then ruled by the Aragon royal family. One Spanish researcher has steadfastly maintained for years that Columbus was born in Valencia to a family of Jewish silk weavers. Lorente cannot prove or disprove this claim but he considers that it fits in with his findings of where Columbus was born and could well be correct. The research has conclusively proved that Columbus was Spanish, not Italian!

Better Interest Rates

Christine Lagarde, the President of the Central European Bank, has lowered the interest rate again, this time down to 3.25%. The bank considers that this is possible as inflation has come down slightly and there are signs of increasing economic recovery in the Eurozone. When this interest comes down this is followed by a reduction in the Euribor rate that affects mortgages. It was 3% at the end of September, 2.8% towards the end of October and is expected to fall to 2.5% (hopefully) by the end of the year. The other side of the coin is that banks will reduce the interest they pay on savings accounts.

Mojácar Clean-Up Proposals

At the instigation of the ‘PSOE’ opposition party in Mojácar it has been agreed that anglers who fish from beaches are obliged to clear up all fishing items when they leave the beach including fish hooks that are dangerous for children and pets. The town hall has also reminded residents that very large items that are left alongside rubbish containers to be taken away, should only be left there on the 1st and 16th of the month when they will be collected the next day. They cannot

be left so that they restrict road access, nor stop pedestrians walking by. Green bottle containers are provided by the company ‘Ecovidrio’ and Mojácar will be given more of these, at strategic places. The town hall will take part in the “Ecovidrio Green Flags Campaign” that rewards municipalities that collect the largest amounts of glass items with a ‘Green Flag’. María Gracia Alarcón, Mojácar’s Councillor for Tourism, is enthusiastic about this initiative and is personally committed to the campaign. She has stated, “We are very involved in this action and we want to encourage all residents and visitors of Mojácar to actively participate. Glass recycling not only protects our natural environment, but also makes Mojácar a more sustainable and attractive tourist destination. The collaboration of local businesses is also crucial to the success of this campaign and Mojácar Town Hall invites all bars and restaurants to join this initiative and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future for all.”

Chinese Car Tariffs

12 months ago, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU, announced an investigation into the price of Chinese electric cars sold in the EU and how they were dominating the market. The EU claim that the Chinese government are subsidising the car manufacturers from every part used in the assembly to the whole car. The conclusion was that other car manufacturers could not compete and import tariffs were a good idea. These are already in place in Turkey, Brazil, the United States and India. Last July a tax of 10% was put in place in the EU, but with proposals for major additional import taxes of 17% going up to 38% for Chinese manufacturers who were not sympathetic to the problems their cars were making in the EU. The additional import taxes had to be agreed by member states, but Ursula von der Leyen has accepted a majority approval because many countries are not in favour. The vote was 10 countries in favour, 12 abstained from voting and 5 voted against the tariffs. The top 38% has been reduced to 35% but Tesla has an additional tax of 7.8% on their cars made in China. The tariffs officially came into place on October 30th for a “proposed” period of five years but there is another vote in November. Germany and

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Hungary voted against the tariffs because they sell the most cars in China. Spain abstained from voting because Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, is in talks with the Chinese government to find an agreed reduction in car retail prices and secure investment in “green energy” for Spain and we expand on this in an article. China has threatened high import taxes as a reprisal on European cars, champagne from France, and pork products from Spain, which are Spain’s largest importer at present. Chinese Trade Minister Wang Wentao visited Berlin, Rome and Brussels in mid-September, where he met with Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis to try to straighten out the matter through dialogue. Despite the official five-year tariffs, Brussels has left the door open for negotiation with Beijing to find a solution. Following the EU decision to introduce the tariffs, Wang Wentao stated “China firmly opposes the EU’s final draft resolution, but also takes note of the EU’s political will to continue to resolve the issue through negotiations.” The stakes are high for China as they need to have mass exports of electric vehicles because they have set up huge factories that are not operating at full capacity and they have saturated their home market for electric cars.

Free Glasses For Children

Adelante Andalucia is a small political party in the Andalucía Parliament with only two MPs and no MPs at national level. 12 months ago, they put forward a proposal for free glasses and contact lenses for children under the age of 12 and this has been adopted by all the other political parties. Statistics show that the percentage of young children in Andalucía who have glasses or contact lenses is 6% below the national average. This is taken as showing that some children who needed them were not being taken to opticians because of the cost. The proposal was passed unanimously and will now go to the Parliament in Madrid. It is possible that the proposal is adopted in all of Spain, not just Andalucía.

High Deaths of Lynx Cats

In our September magazine we explained the measures taken to increase the numbers of the Iberian lynx cats. We mentioned that a major problem was deaths from traffic accidents.

Very unfortunately, at the start of October, ‘Ecologists in Action’ reported that three Iberian lynxes had been run over and killed on roads in Andalucía in a five-day period, taking the total since February up to 41. The organisation state that black spots have been identified for some time now and the Junta de Andalucía has to review and adapt road signs where the lynx are particularly vulnerable. Reducing speed is a good way of avoiding fatal accidents.

Exploding Batteries

In another news item we explain how a phone left on charge exploded and four people died. The US hurricanes Helene and Milton has highlighted a problem with lithium-ion batteries covered with salt water in the floods. The Florida Fire Service has described the situation as being a “time bomb” with 48 fires involving electric scooters and golf buggies and 11 ones in electric / hybrid cars. The exposure to salt water can result in a fire, and in some cases, a long time after the flooding has stopped. Owners of electric / hybrid cars are being advised to move their vehicles outdoors in the open air, above expected flooding levels if possible. If a battery has been under water there must be no attempt to recharge the battery, which needs disconnecting by a qualified technician.

Carboneras Six Second Tremor

On October 11th at 11am, demolition experts detonated 70km of dynamite and 50 linear cutting

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charges to bring down a 60m high structure at the former power station belonging to Endesa in Carboneras. It took six seconds for the explosives to be detonated in sequence and residents were warned that this was taking place, with roads and other areas closed. Endesa explained in a press release that of the 55,800 tonnes of waste generated so far with the dismantling of the plant, 90.31% has been recycled so it is considered “zero waste”. In addition, more than 1,000 items from the plant have been donated to local entities and organisations of different kinds, such as educational centres where furniture and laboratory equipment have been delivered. The entire dismantling process is being carried out in a calculated 546,000 man-hours project, and of the current 260 people who are working on the dismantling, 200 of them come from Carboneras. After this blasting the next milestones is the blasting of the boilers, the tallest structures, which will take place towards the end of this year and the beginning of next year.

Mojácar Dog Friendly Beach

Mojácar town hall are intending to designate the Playa del Perulejo beach near the Macenas tower as a place where dogs are allowed during the summer season. It is hoped that all the necessary permissions will be forthcoming and the authorisation will be in place until December 2027. The aim is that there will be showers, a supply of bags to collect excrement, and bins to put them in. This beach has been chosen as it is not a nesting area for birds, does not have protected flora, it has minimal vehicle traffic and it is not normally used for bathing. The Cala de la Invencible near Villaricos is the only authorised dog friendly beach at present in our area.

Sales of Second-Hand Cars

The average age of cars in Spain continues to be close to 15, and the DGT (Spanish Traffic Authority) is continually stressing that if older cars are not regularly serviced, they can break down. Also, older cars lack the safety features of new cars so accidents can be more severe as regards injuries and deaths. This September, the portal ‘Ideauto’ recorded a total of 179,359 used cars sold in Spain. The average price of a used vehicle was 20,647

euros which is a decrease of 0.6% compared to the same month last year, according to the sales portal ‘Coches.net’. The average sale price of diesel-powered used vehicles showed a drop of 5.6% down to 17,328 euros. On the other hand, the year-on-year fall in the price of second-hand petrol cars was more moderate at 0.6%, so the average sale price in September was 20,128 euros. Hybrids and electric vehicles average prices fell by 3.1% to 32,570 euros but the average price is almost twice that of a diesel car. Regarding supply, Coches.net highlights that electric and alternative energy vehicles continue to grow in market share, and in September they represented 13.9% of the supply with a year-on-year growth of 40.5%. This is considered to be partly because many owners of electric cars regret buying them and are getting rid of them! Diesel-powered vehicles account for 45.5% of the share, with a drop of 2.3% compared to the same month in 2023, and petrol fuelled cars amounted to 38.7%, a growth of 10%. The most popular makes were Volkswagen and then Seat, BMW, Mercedes and Audi. By models, the most sales were the Golf, Leon, 3 Series, Class A and A3.

The Tourist Data Row

In Spain, from December 2nd, hotels, travel agents, car rental companies, campsites and holiday accommodation companies or agents have to collect a very comprehensive list of information for each tourist over the age of 14 when a Royal Decree comes into force. These include the complete address, mobile phone number, email address, the relationship between travellers, dates of stay and the means of payment such as credit card details. This information has to be provided to the Ministry of the Interior, as well as to the National Police and the Civil Guard police through a new platform designed by the Ministry. The Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT) is vigorously complaining and state that the start date has been put off twice because the system does not work. On October 2nd, Tomás Komuda, the President of the Association of Travel Agencies of Almeria, met with the territorial delegate in Almeria of the Andalucía Ministry of Tourism to convey the “deep concern of the sector

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in the face of the imminent entry into force of the Royal Decree”. Tomás Komuda asked the Andalucía authorities to put pressure on the Ministry of the Interior to stop the introduction until a complete review could be undertaken. The general view of professionals in the tourist industry is that the way they have to forward the data, which will take a long time to collect manually, is completely flawed.

Tourist Rental Properties in Communities

The Spanish Civil Chamber of the High Court has recently announced their judgement regarding apartments or houses in a community of owners being let to tourists. They accept that there is a conflict between normal owners and those that rent their properties to tourists and that rental prices in general can go up as a result. This can exclude first time renters trying to get on the rental ladder. They conclude that if 60% of owners vote against proposals that properties are let to tourists this is sufficient to prohibit their use. Communities of owners have to observe the “Horizontal Property Regulations” and the 2019 amended regulations allow for a “limit” on tourist rentals. The court ruled that the word “limit” does not exclude a “prohibition”. The court noted that the latest report by the ‘Exceltur’ organisation, corresponding to the first quarter of 2024, revealed that the number of homes let to tourists in the 25 main Spanish cities had soared by 25% in the previous 12 months to almost 287,000 units which was a new all-time high, easily surpassing the previous record set in the first quarter of 2020 with 257,155 units. Last December, the same court ruled that this type of tourist accommodation is considered an economic activity and the statutes of a community of owners can expressly establish the prohibition of businesses such as offices, consultancies, clinics, hair and beauty salons and other commercial uses in homes. The court unanimously agreed that if the statutes ban businesses this also applies to tourist rentals since they are “a business; commercial in nature and generating monetary income”. This particularly applies to companies that set up tourist accommodation in apartments or houses. If the statutes prohibit businesses there can be no vote that allows tourist accommodation. The two judgements from the court will lay out the framework if appeals are made to a lower court in the future.

Tesla Car Sales

If you want to sell more of almost everything, a good way is to reduce the price. Last July, Tesla announced a “Tesla Boost” campaign in Spain with a discount of 3,290 euros off the price of their Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, the two most popular electric cars in their range. The Tesla Model 3, which has 283 hp of power and 554 km of range, is now available for 38,200 euros. In addition, Tesla point out that it is possible to reduce the price to 26,900 euros, thanks to the grant from the Moves III Scheme of up to 7,000 euros (if you scrap a car more than seven years old), another 3,000 euros from the 15% reduction in personal income tax, and Tesla’s contribution of 1,210 euros. We explained how the Move III scheme works last month. In September, Tesla sold 776 cars ordered in July and August, putting them in first place and knocking the Dacia Sandero from the top sales numbers with 200 more cars. In 2023 Tesla were only in seventh place but up to the end of September this year, total sales were 5,470. These sales come at a time when the sale of electric cars in Spain is almost stagnant. Analysts are waiting to see if Tesla can maintain their boost in sales during October or the Dacia Sandero goes back to first place.

A Tragic Fire

A couple and their two children aged 16 and 20 died in a house fire in Seville on Sunday, October 6th. Fire investigation experts concluded that the fire started in a mobile phone that was on charge

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on a sofa on the ground floor and the battery had exploded which caused the fire. Unfortunately, all the windows on the first floor had rejas (ornamental bars), which is very common in Seville, so the family could not escape. They needed a key to unlock a door to an outside terrace that they could not get because it was downstairs. 2,500 people attended a funeral mass led by the Bishop of Seville and large numbers went to the cemetery. The fire service stated that mobile phones left on charge should not be put on soft furniture, near curtains or other inflammable items and they should not be left on charge when they are fully charged. They recommend charging when the battery has fallen to 20% and stopping charging when the battery is at 80% as this allows a safety margin if for some reason the phone gets hot if (for instance) it is left in the sun. They stress that phones should not be left on charge overnight when people are sleeping. If a phone has caught fire, water has no effect and their advice is to try to get it outside using an implement such as a metal dustpan. If this is impossible, the door to the room should be shut to try to contain the fire and the fire services called out by ringing 112.

Desalinated Water

The third Vice-President and Minister of Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, has promised that work in Almería province for the increase in desalinated water is well underway. The Almeria senator of the PP, Miguel Ángel Castellón, complained that “after six years she has not been able to undertake the repair of the Bajo Almanzora desalination plant at Cuevas, in the province of Almeria”. Teresa Ribera has defended the Government’s ability to support the Junta de Andalucía, which “is the one who is competent in water matters”. She pointed out that from 2012 to 2018 when the government was run by the PP political party no work was done to repair it during this six-year period. In February of this year, the agricultural transformation company ‘Tragsa’ was authorised to finish the work for the protection of the plant against flooding and this, and the major repair work being undertaken by ‘Sacyr’, is costing 17.6 billion euros. Work nearby involves the extension of the channelling of

the Canalejas watercourse by an approximate 1km and the modification of the AL-8106 road from Villaricos to La Mulería, with the construction of a viaduct. The plant, which cost 100 million euros, was opened in 2011 but totally wrecked in the floods in 2012. The repair work scheduled to be completed “urgently” in 2025 has been put back for “additional work not apparent at the time repairs started”. Agriculturalists who need water for irrigation have proposed that they finance another desalination plant nearby and water for this use does not have to be refined to the same level as domestic water. Last year, the Carboneras desalination plant supplied 41.8 billion m3 and Acuamed, who run the plant, invoiced 27.6 billion euros. Acuamed have stated that they propose to take Galasa to court to recover the shortfall of 70 million euros currently outstanding. Galasa is 53% owned by the Almería ‘diputación (county council) and 47% by 23 participating municipalities. They have had serious debts and no profit for a long time and have been bailed out twice. Nearly 40% of the water purchased by Galasa in 2023 was lost in leaking pipework and of the 14 billion m3 purchased, only 6.2 billion m3 was billed to customers.

Wages in Almería Province

From a range of information, particularly the annual ‘Renta’ (income tax return) that has to be completed each year by the end of June, the Hacienda (Spanish Tax Authority) publish the average gross income figures in all municipalities. The latest figures relate to 2022 because the ‘Renta’ for this year was not available until mid2023 when the calculations could be started. There will be a slight variation in gross wages for 2024 but the league table is still considered accurate. The published data ignores municipalities with less than 1,000 inhabitants, and workers in Almería city had an average gross income of 26,993 euros, the richest municipality in the province by far, followed by Pulpí and Mojácar. In Pulpí it was 25,796 euros, in Mojácar 25,093 euros, Carboneras 24,589 euros, Huércal de Almería 24,520 euros, Macael 23,869 euros, Olula del Río 23,827 euros, Roquetas de Mar 23,466 euros, Vera 23,306 euros and Tíjola with 23,218 euros. These make up the 10 richest

municipalities. In the poorest municipalities, workers in Sorbas earned an average of 18,447 euros, Zurgena 18,427 euros, Chirivel 18,132 euros and Arboleas had 18,053 euros gross income. The municipality with the lowest income was La Mojonera (between Tíjola and Bacarés) with a gross income of only 15,749 euros. The difference between the gross salary in La Mojonera and Almería city is the large amount of 11,244 euros. The ones with highest incomes have an industry that can be agriculture, fishing, marble and stone, or a collection of several industries. Mojácar is the odd one out with no prevalent industry but a good income from tourism. At the national level, the town of Huesa (Jaén) in Andalucía, is the poorest municipality in Spain, with an average gross income of only 13,658 euros. Nationally, Pozuelo de Alarcón in (Madrid) led the table in 2022, for the fourth consecutive year as the municipality in Spain with the highest average declared gross income of 85,323 euros, which represents an increase of 6.3% compared to the 2021 figures. This municipality is followed by the Balearic Valldemossa village and the Madrid Boadilla del Monte town which occupy the second and third position, with 67,527 and 67,325 euros respectively. The highest average gross income in our province in Almería city is 58,240 less than Pozuelo de Alarcón!

Cannabis Approved by Health Ministry

After three years of proposals and studies, the Spanish Health Ministry has approved the use of cannabis oils, inhaled or oral drugs in special cases. They have announced “Scientific evidence has shown a variable degree of benefit of cannabis and its extracts in some therapeutic indications, and these formulas may constitute a personalised alternative when conventional treatments fail.” Cannabis products will only be able to be obtained through hospital pharmacies for patients in their care, or specialists dealing with the chronic conditions that will include spasticity due to multiple sclerosis (stiffness and muscle spasms associated with this disease); severe forms of refractory epilepsy (certain types of epilepsy that do not respond to conventional treatments); nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy; and chronic refractory pain (persistent pain that is not

relieved by standard treatments). The cannabis compounds will have to be included in a new ‘Register of Standardised Cannabis Preparations’ under the management of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products. An association for the use of cannabis for medical reasons considers that the new proposals do not go far enough and going to see a specialist to obtain the medication often involves a long wait. They consider that family doctors should able to prescribe cannabis as well, in patients that fall into the categories. The Spanish High Court has confirmed the sentences from a court in Almería city following an appeal. In March 2021, a maritime

Almería Residents

The Institute of Statistics have published figures collated from the details provided by municipalities in our province as of January 1st, 2024. The total population (of people on the ‘padrón’, so registered inhabitants) has risen to 753,364 that is 13,823 more people than on January 1st, 2023, an increase of 1.8 percent. 51.2% of the population of Almeria province are men (385,696) and 48.8% are women (367,668). 77.5% are Spanish and 22.5% are of foreign nationality. In other words, just over a fifth of the inhabitants of Almeria province are nonSpanish and this percentage has increased slightly by 0.78%. Almeria capital continues to be the most populated municipality with 200,665 inhabitants, an increase of 2,221. Roquetas de Mar has 105,886 inhabitants, which represents an increase of 3,226 people compared to 2023 figures and its population has grown by 3.14%. It continues to be the second most populated municipality in the province

No Water

In Almería province there are two reservoirs at Cuevas and Benímar in the Alpujarras. Both of them are now very short of water and at the end of September the Cuevas reservoir held 13 cubic hectometres down from almost 25 cubic hectometres on September 20th, 2023. The one at Benímar had only 5.27 cubic hectometres compared to nearly 7 cubic hectometres last year. The total capacity of the dams that supply irrigation water and some for residential areas,

is 161 cubic hectometres at Cuevas and 63 cubic hectometres at Benímar. In percentage terms, the water currently stored in these two reservoirs barely exceeds 8%, compared to 15% in September 2023. The Coordinator of Organizations of Farmers and Growers, COAG, in Almeria, has demanded the implementation of direct aid and exceptional measures, urgently and immediately, to rescue agricultural farms devastated by extreme drought in the interior of the province. Their spokesperson has stated that “Specifically, the harvests of rainfed crops, especially almonds and cereals, and extensive livestock populations, are in a catastrophic situation”. The Ministry of Agriculture has replied that three more drought decrees and strategies such as ‘Drought Plus’ have been approved. Work on 27 projects have already been completed, 14 are in execution, and the remainder are in the planning and processing phases.

Dog Custody

In July 2023 legislation came into force that related to animals such as domestic pets. Pet shops were given a period after which they could only sell fish, not puppies, kittens, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets or mice, which is now applicable. Breeders have to be registered, comply with regulations and be regularly inspected. Animals in a domestic situation were upgraded from being “things” to being entities that were recognised and protected, and to a lesser extent than children they could be part of a separation or divorce agreement. In the first

case of its kind to come before a court in Madrid, a woman separated from her partner complained through her lawyer that agreed custody had not taken place for 10 months and he was not consulting her on matters of health, food, visits to the vet, and vaccinations. The dog named ‘Heman’ is a Siberian husky that the couple bought in 2020, and when the relationship ended, they decided by mutual verbal and written agreement to have him in their homes for two weeks each, with some flexibility if necessary for work reasons. The woman told the court that her ex-partner decided to break the verbal and written agreement because of a third person, who could not comprehend the common bond. She told the court, “For me, as we don’t have children, my dog is like my son, part of the family, one of the most important things in my life.” The name of her ex-partner is the contact detail on the microchip register, he was listed on the purchase document as the purchaser and is recorded as the owner at a vet’s practice, but the court ruled that this was irrelevant. They stated that between the woman and the dog, “An intense sentimental bond was created, since they lived together since he was a puppy”. The judge also noted that the woman had been seriously ill during the 10-month period and the possibility of never seeing ‘Heman’ again had caused her additional stress. Following oral testimony by both the man and the women, the judge postponed his verdict whilst he considered all the facts and the animal law. His written verdict was that the man was ordered to restore the custody agreement, consult with the woman regarding matters of general concern, and share necessary expenses which was completely agreeable to the woman. He was fined 600 euros for moral damages and ordered to pay the court case costs, and the court judgement is not subject to an appeal. Lawyers fighting for animal rights in Spain have just come together to create the ‘Animal Advocacy Network’, an association made up of lawyers specialising in animal law countrywide. The woman’s lawyer commented that “A family judge doesn’t have to like children, they have to apply the law and it is now the same with animals and pets. Judges and courts have to follow the new law and penalties for non-compliance.”

Electric Ships and Boats

Maritime transport is one of the most efficient ways of moving goods and people, and it transports 90% of all goods, with only 3%-4% emissions of greenhouse gases. Nevertheless, European legislation requires a reduction in emissions, and in Spain, the Ministry of Transport is preparing a National Action Plan for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. One objective is the use of biofuels of similar chemical properties to fossil fuels.

Elena Seco, director of the Association of Spanish Shipowners, has stated, “We work in one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise,” and according to the International Maritime Organization 99.6% of the fuels used in 2023 by the world’s merchant fleet were of fossil origin. She explains that we can use biofuels and efficiency measures and these are the only real short-term options to significantly reduce emissions, but the supply of these new fuels is limited, and they cost a lot more money.

Another solution is using batteries to power electric motors that drive the propellers. We have commented before that battery technology is improving all the time with batteries that are lighter, smaller and more powerful. China, the world leader in the production of batteries, has built a 100% electric ship christened “Green Water”, that can carry 700 20ft containers weighing 10,000 tonnes and is operating between the ports of Shanghai and Nanjing, which are about 300km apart. The company, Cosco Shipping Lines, claim that travelling at 6.5 knots (about 12km/h) in calm seas, the range goes up to 700km.

The Australian Incat company in Tasmania is building the “Incat Hull 096”, an electric ferry, 130m by 31.5m. The batteries will weigh 287 tonnes with a capacity of 40MW, and the ferry can travel at 25 knots (about 90km/h) for two hours with 2,100 passengers and 225 cars. The Rio de la Plata company Buquebús intends to have it operational next year and link Buenos Aires (Argentina) with Colonia (Uruguay) in a journey time of just over an hour.

In Norway, at the forefront of electric vehicles, they launched their first electric ferry in 2015 and already have 70 in operation. Companies sailing ferries from the UK to France are very interested. One UK ferry owner states that the technology already exists and in a short time we have seen impressive advances. Powerful batteries with a longer range will mean the technology will explode in the coming years.

The first electric ferry in Spain, the Cap de Barbaria, is operational between Ibiza and Formentera by the Baleària company. The ship measures 82m by 15.5m with the capacity to carry 350 passengers and 14 lorries. Javier Cervera, director of Energy Transition at Baleària, says that they still have a problem. At present, there is no spare renewable energy capacity in either of the islands and they have to charge the batteries with diesel engines. Cervera states, “Hopefully, before too long, we will be able to do the entire route and charging in the ports with renewable electricity.” Cervera also chairs the ‘Net-Zero Mar Alliance’ that comprises 55 partners in Spain working on green alternatives for maritime transport.

Elena Seco considers that all-electric ships are perfect for small vessels that make short journeys. According to data from the consulting firm IHS Markit, the global merchant fleet in 2024 is made up of 64,953 ships, and figures from a classification company are that there are 207 purely electric operational vessels and another 47 on the order books, but this is only 0.004%. Strides in battery technology are the key for electric boats, ships (and cars).

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The Bumblebee Bat

Weighing in at 0.05 to 0.07 ounces, with a head-tobody length of 1.14 to 1.29 inches and a wingspan of 5.1 to 5.7 inches, the bumblebee bat, also known as Kitti’s hog-nosed bat, is the smallest mammal in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. To see this tiny bat for yourself, you’d have to visit one of a select few limestone caves on the Khwae Noi River in Kanchanaburi Province of southwest Thailand. They emerge at dawn for about 18 minutes to feed, and come out again at dusk for about 30 minutes. In between they are immobile in torpor, a metabolically slowed-down state that saves energy.

Anne Frank and Martin Luther King

Anne Frank is an iconic symbol of the Nazi brutality of World War II in the 1940s while Martin Luther King, Jr. was the face and voice of the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The two events seem so far apart in history but both of them were born in 1929; January 15th for Martin Luther King, and June 12th for Anne Frank. Although Germanborn, the Jewish Anne Frank kept a secret diary documenting her life in hiding amid Nazi persecution during the German occupation of the Netherlands. She continued writing regularly until her last entry on 1 August 1944 and died in March 1945 at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

Giraffes and Lightning

Statistically, giraffes are 30 times more likely to get hit by lightning than people. There are only five well-documented fatal lightning strikes on giraffes between 1996 and 2010, but the population of the species is calculated to have been 140,000 during this time period. Mathematically this is 0.003 deaths from lightning per 1,000 giraffes each year that is thirty times the equivalent fatality rate for humans. From 2006 to 2021 there were 444 lightning strike deaths in the United States, and males are four times more likely than females to be struck by lightning. The average age of a person struck by lightning is thirty-seven.

Dogs

From fossil evidence it appears that dogs were domesticated around 23,000 years ago and were the only animals domesticated during the Pleistocene Epoch, also known as the Ice Age. However, in 2021, a research study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) concluded from DNA evidence that domestication began in Siberia up to 26,000 years ago. These dogs evolved from an extinct species of wolf and migrated around the globe along with their humans. Some of the oldest-known breeds are the Arctic Spitz breeds, Middle Eastern Sighthounds and several breeds of Chinese dogs.

Charles Darwin’s Chair

Charles Darwin (1809–1882) was a renowned British naturalist and biologist, very famous for his ideas about biological evolution from observations on a voyage to the Galapagos Islands, which he called “Natural Selection” published in his book ‘On the Origin of Species’, although this was extremely controversial. A lesser-known fact is that he wanted to be able to easily move round his office and laboratory where he kept all his specimens. In the 1840s he fitted wheels to an armchair he had and he called his invention “a wooden armchair on wheels”. Consequently, he is considered to be the inventor of the modern office chair.

Radioactive Bananas

Bananas are slightly radioactive because they are very rich in potassium with the natural isotope potassium-40. However, a human body contains around 16mg of potassium-40, meaning you’re around 280 times more radioactive than a banana. Any excess potassium-40 you gain from a banana is excreted out within a few hours. Many isotopes and radioactive elements occur naturally in the environment, where they get into plants and water. Every time a person eats food or drinks water, they may be imbibing tiny amounts of radioactive isotopes. Apart from potassium-40 in human bodies there are trace amounts of carbon 14.

Spain and China

In our ‘In the News’ section we explain how the EU proposal to put hefty import taxes on Chinese vehicles only had 10 votes in favour. 12 member states abstained and five voted against the sanctions.

Spain was one of the countries that abstained, and Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, is in favour of dialogue to resolve the issue and is firmly encouraging China to invest in Spain. For a long time, China has been setting up factories in various countries particularly in their “Green transition” industries that concentrate on electric vehicles, batteries, electrolysers for the production of green hydrogen and solar panels. Major investment has taken place in Brazil, Germany, Vietnam, Mexico, Turkey and Hungary, and Spain is another important country.

Chinese foreign investment target for 2024 is 73.8 billion dollars (67.5 billion euros) and China considers that they are in the forefront of technology, have highly efficient production techniques making expansion abroad economically attractive. Their home market for electric vehicles has become saturated and they need foreign buyers. In 2025, with the Spanish truck company Ebro, the Chery Chinese car manufacturer will manufacture their electric car ‘Omodo’ in the former Nissan factory in Barcelona. Other Chinese related companies in Spain manufacture batteries, wind turbines and solar panels.

Recently, Sánchez, Marta Blanco, Minister for International Affairs, and Spanish business leaders went to Shanghai for the second time for discussions with Chinese industry leaders, and Sánchez met with Xi Jinping, the powerful Chinese President. Sánchez described Spain as being an “attractive and safe destination for your investments”. He told car manufacturers that he proposed, “A negotiated solution within the framework of the WTO (World Trade Organisation) that avoids a trade escalation with import tariffs from both countries that benefits no one”. He explained that Spain is confident that its proposal for a way out of the crisis generated by the EU’s decision to impose high tariffs on Chinese electric cars will prevail. He told journalists that China

fully understands their electric cars are subsidised by their government and compete unfairly with European cars. Also, in a threatened “tit for tat” tariff war, China has proposed an import tax on Spanish pork products that earn suppliers 1.3 billion euros annually.

Elisa García, Executive Director of the ‘ICEX-Invest in Spain’ organisation, has stated that China is very interested in greater links with Spain because of the quality of life, the size of the market, access to other markets (particularly the EU), infrastructure, the integration of Chinese expatriates, logistics platforms and the availability of highly trained professionals. 2023 was the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Spain being restored. Sánchez came back from Shanghai with a signed proposal from Envision, a leading Chinese company in renewable energies. This will entail an investment of 900 million euros to build a factory in Spain producing electrolysers essential for the production of renewable green hydrogen, and Spanish companies will also be involved in the project. Employment estimates are that there will be jobs for 1,000 direct and indirect workers. The aim of this and other proposals is that goods made in Spain with a Chinese partnership could also be exported to Latin America.

Apart from trade, Sánchez inaugurated the opening of a ‘Cervantes Institute’ in Shanghai that is responsible for teaching people Spanish. There are already 50,000 graduates in Hispanic studies in China from the Beijing Cervantes Institute that opened in 2006, and 60,000 people are studying for a Hispanicbased career. An undetermined number of Chinese study Spanish privately as a way of communicating with Latin America.

The Chery Omodo

Scrapping Abusive Interest Rates

The Spanish Minister for the Economy and his department have to come up with measures that curtail interest rates when they are excessive. This is in accordance with an EU Directive that asks all member states to survey how financial institutions fix their interest rates and the percentage charged, and introduce legislation where necessary. There is a particular concern regarding “fast money” companies who lend money for a short period and if it is not repaid charge exorbitantly high rates of compound interest that can finish up with a 3,000% to 4,000% debt over the initial amount loaned.

The aim is to “Introduce measures to effectively prevent abuse and ensure that excessively high debt rates, high equivalent annual rates, or high total credit costs cannot be imposed on consumers”. Interest charged on a “Buy now pay later” line of credit will be investigated, and “Revolving Credit” cards that lead to numerous complaints. Unlike normal credit cards these have a loan ceiling fixed by the bank with the client, but when a minimum amount is paid off the loan ceiling reverts to the agreed limit, it “revolves”. With further expensive purchases and only minimum payments made, interest (that is often higher than normal) is charged on previous interest amounts. A client can find themselves owing a large amount of money if they are not careful.

Last year, the Spanish Supreme Court looked at a case of a client who was in serious debt from their revolving credit card and established a criterion to determine whether the interest rates were fair or excessive. Their yardstick was based on the average monthly interest rates from the Bank of Spain for a specific year, and adding 6%. They ruled that if the rate is within this range, the loan is valid. If it exceeds it, it is unfair and invalid and considered to be too high and repressive.

The EU directive establishes that all companies that lend money will have to be registered

and have prior authorisation before they can operate. Banks and financial credit institutions already have regulations in place and have to lend money “responsibly”. They have to assess the status of the client with “due diligence” as to how much money they can afford to pay back, taking all their circumstances into account. The aim is that the customer does not default on the loan and the bank does not have a bad debt. This does not apply at all to “fast money” companies. Any company can set themselves up for this purpose, they are not supervised by the Bank of Spain if they are lending relatively low amounts of money, and how many of these companies are operating is completely unknown as there is no registration. One estimate is as many as 475.

In 2015 Spain introduced the “Second Chance Law”. This allows a court to decide if a person who is hopelessly in debt has taken measures to get themselves out of debt, but it hasn’t worked. One case was a businessman who in 2002 took out loans on a business that he subsequently had to close through ill health. To pay off the loans he obtained temporary work in the same sector, but the Covid-19 pandemic meant that he was without any income for over 14 months. He borrowed up to the limit on two credit cards, but he could not pay these off, nor his loans. The court granted him the “Benefit of Exoneration of Unsatisfied Liabilities” and cancelled his debts that had risen to 284,000 euros.

Not Rwanda, Albania

The abandoned UK scheme to send illegal immigrants to Rwanda cost 220 million pounds sterling with estimates of another 120 million when up and running. Unveiled as a “threat” to stop people getting on the boats, apart from a slight drop in numbers that could be put down to bad weather, it didn’t appear to have worked.

In 2023 some 385,445 irregular migrants arrived in EU territory, and 15 EU states, led by Denmark, have written to Ursula von der Leyen, the EU President, asking for an “innovative” scheme. This is different to the proposal where each member state has to take a quota of illegal immigrants and pay into a central fund if they won’t do this. The plan which the EU President is being asked to seriously consider is the ‘Albania Model’.

The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has signed an agreement with Albania (considered a “safe” country outside the EU) with a reception centre and a holding centre for up to 3,000 people who have been rescued or picked up at sea before they get to Italy. On land that has been accepted as now belonging to Italy, procedures for identification, control and management of asylum applications and repatriation work where asylum is refused, will be carried out entirely by Italian staff. They will adopt the same entry requirements and Italian courts will be involved via televised hearings. Persons granted asylum, which is supposed to happen within 28 days, will be sent back to Italy. The estimated cost is 800 million euros over five years.

The military vessel ‘Libra’ brings boat people to Albania with accommodation for up to 200 people, healthcare facilities and of the 70 crew 30 of them are border control staff. An initial filter on the journey identifies adult males who have come from countries considered safe ones, and not therefore entitled to seek asylum. They will be held in the main centre until they are deported back to the countries they come

from. However, since October 4th there is a problem. A recent ruling by the EU Court of Justice has significantly reduced that list of countries considered safe from 22 down to seven. Amongst those excluded are all the main countries of origin of migrants arriving in Italy, such as Bangladesh, Egypt, Tunisia or Libya. Syria, the third country in numbers of arrivals to Italy, is already off the list.

In mid-October, the ‘Libra’ arrived with 16 male migrants to be processed as a trial run. Ten of them were from Bangladesh and six from Egypt. Immediately, it was ascertained that two were minors and two were “particularly vulnerable”. These four were taken back to Italy for processing there on the same ship. Critics pointed out that this had cost 18,000 euros per person and was a fiasco. The Italian government stated that this was entirely how the system should work, and with much larger numbers the cost would come down substantially. It is intended that other ‘authorised’ ships will pick up the migrants at sea and take them to Albania. If a boat with migrants arrives in Italy and they make land, they will be totally outside the Albanian scheme.

Ursua von der Leyen has been to Italy to see the reception centre and the main holding centre for herself, to see if this could be a working plan for other EU states. At the end of October Giorgia Meloni attended a summit meeting in Brussels to explain to representatives from various member states how her system was designed, set up and the cost calculations.

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C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514

BICYCLE SALES & HIRE

Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) .....................................950 133063

All Bike All Run Sport (Albox) ...............................647 836426

Bikespin (Huércal-Overa) ................. 95027678 / 662 543056

Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646

Easy ebike Hire ....................+44 7554 013955 / 634 341196

Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753

Rock & Road (Garrucha) ..................850 992805 / 628 263338

Rodeca Bike Zone ..................................................950 132525

Weekend Sport (Las Buganvillas) ..........................950 460738

BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds

BOATS & NAUTICAL

Veramotor S.A. ............................................................950 392552

BOAT TRIPS

Glass Bottom Boat (Villaricos port) ….......................662 604456

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

BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin)

Bowlera (Arboleas) …..........................................….662 112170

Indalo Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073

BUILDING MATERIALS

(& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc)

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ……..........................................650 914257

Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652

Casa Conchillo (Albox) …..........................................950 430740

Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453

Comercial Vera (Vera) ..........................664 648652 / 950 393329

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

Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................…950 339800

VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028

BUILDING SERVICES

ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016

Adam’s Building Services .............................………..600 041820

Alan Barker ........................................950 099913 / 600 268176

AlmeriaBuilders.com ……......................659

9305202

BeniHomes (Albox) ....................................................950 500410

CES Builders (Paul) .................................................685 017178 Christopher Knell Building Contractors .....................634 344450

Complete Renovations ........................644 389255 / 672 379960

Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696

PR Building Services ..................................................662 422170

Palmer Project Managemant ..................................744 609364

Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779

Plasterboard Solutions ...............................................624 961299

Saxon’s Complete Building Services ..618 920126 / 968 485729

Sierra Construcción ...................................................611 028716

The Andalucian Building Company ............................671 971686

TRP Construction .......................................................641 309708

Valoser Obras ............................................................642 016954

BUTCHERS

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

CAKES TO ORDER

Alison’s Homemade British Cakes .............................639 028517

Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634 329403

The Cake Boutique (Arboleas) ............................+44 7800 892244

CAMPSITES

Camping 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

Costa Rentals Antas ......................... 950 085362 / 662 336439

Europcar .............................,......................................950 615101

Mo-Car (Mojácar) ...............................950 478307 / 626 976973

Solvi Car (Mojácar) ………….......................................950 478151

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

CAR WASH & VALETING

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

CARD SHOPS

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ...............950 634388 / 627 635514

Colin the Card (Albox) ..........................................…..650 600032

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 118043

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) ..................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……….................……950 615596

Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

CARERS See Home Carers

CARPENTRY

Bédar Madera (Bédar) ...............................................687 503181

Cutler’s Carpentry .....................................................711 030400

Go2 Joinery & Services ............................................674 963957

Mojacar Carpentry & Home Improvements ...............603 688622

Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270

Total Carpentry ............................................................624 961299

Unicraft …...............................................................…692 176069

Wildwood Bespoke Joinery ......................................634 328574

CARPET CLEANING

CATERING / EVENTS

Hog Roasts ...............................................................671 851135

Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties ..968 485729 / 618 920126 Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines .......600

CATTERY see Kennels

CHILDREN & BABY

(Arboleas)

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

CIVIL ENGINEERS

CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS

Tarot readings by Susan .........................................643 960118

CLEANING SERVICES

ATC Power & Jet Washing Services ....................672 873618

Amba Cleaners .........................................................697 516955

Charmaine ...................................................................671 198188

Chris ............................................................................627 565049

Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389

Crystal Clear .............................................................637 229464

Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596

Idea (Mojácar) ...........................................................605 162709

Jan’s Domestic & Builders Cleaning .........................660 868467

Jones Upholstery & Rug cleaning ….........…………661 571939

Limpiezas Cristina ......................................................…660 306695.

Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) …....678 567783 / 629 680161

Oven cleaning (Sue Parmenter) ..............................711 080697

SDF Cleaning Services .............................................711 005562

Shine Bright (Mojácar area) ...................................711 068645

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256

Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

CLOTHING (Personalised)

Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ...................................607 424452

Rascals Designs ............................... 950 064665 / 686 582140

COMPUTERS

Androidez (Vera Playa) ....................950 042338 / 661 375489

Advance Digital ........................................................616 506569

Beck Tech Solutions (Huércal-Overa) ......................618 779162

Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 133059

Connexions (Turre) ....................................................950 479502

C.Y.G. Vera ...............................................................950 393350

Don Robinson ............................................................646 587746

Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………..................……..950 430806

IKamale-on ……………..............................................950 616521

Infordatox (Albox) .....................................................950 633223

Mark Adamou (Mojácar) .....................634 324918 / 634 306799

Mr. Micro (Turre) ......................................................950 479502

PC Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................634 356498

PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511

Reperamos (Albox) ....................................................644 346111

Paul Wieder (Mojácar) ..............................................617 830696

SH Informatica (Albox) ..............................................615 647058

CONSERVATORIES

AA Window Doctor ......................…........................630 231644

Screenmasters (See p.41) ......….…..........................677 152911

SpeedyFit .........................................950 472357 / 600 006032

COUNSELLING / HEALING

Acupuncture & Massage ...........................................637 120429

Anushree Krementz (Healing / Satsang) .................672 721096

Barbara Clarke ..............................................................637 469937

Chrissie Cremore (Reiki)............................................634 349638

Donald Mackinnon (Hypnotherapist) ........................628 651022

Emotional Freedom Technique ......................................711 066 822

Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652

Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351

Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...........................663 336655

Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733

Hypnotherapy (Karen) ................................................663 477658

Dr. Jane Thompson (Psychotherapy)...........................618 920126

Karen Green (Holistic Therapist) .....615 163416 / 850 993150

Malcolm Forrest-Hazell (Counsellor/Psychotherapist) ...693 489725

Natural Health (Mojácar) .........UK 0783 4872273 / 658 638142

Reshmi Purmar (Psychic, healer, spiritual coach) ..634 370903

Shiatsu (Wendy) .......................................................671 851135

Sound Therapy/Reiki/Readings (Bedar) ......................711 096381

Sue Osman (Therapist) ……...............950 473021 / 600 847964

Susan Hales (Tarot) ................................................ 643 960118

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Dr. Wanda Broeshart .................................................610 243327

CRAFTS

Elaine’s Wools (Arboleas) ...........................................667 273889

R.F. (Marquetry) ...........................................................711 003476 Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................643 563803

CURRENCY

Currencies Direct (Mojácar) ...............950 478914 / 661 373404

Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

Cortinas Gredécor (Vera / Huércal-Overa) ..................950 391361

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

Curtainsandthings .................................................……678 684564

Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907

CYBERCAFES

Can Connect (Albox) …........................................….....950 121149

Total Entertainment (Albox) ........................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) ...................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) ...........................................950 468295

Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……..............................950 615596

CYCLING

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

DAMP PROOFING

Pukka Plastering & Damp Proofing (Almanzora area) .692 596681

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

DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT

Alias Quadros Dental Studio (Mojácar) ....................677 005005

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) ...................................................950 395319

Valero Martinez (Garrucha) ………............................950 132047

DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS

1:1 Diet ............................................... 711 019507 / 660 373103

Image (Helen) ....................................950 930192 / 665 178326

Issysweigh (Albox) ........................................................600 334318

Slim Well Spain ..............................................0044 7794118214

DIGGER HIRE See Excavation

DIVING See Scuba Diving

DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private)

Analysis Clinic (Mojácar Playa) ...............................950 475282

Centro Médico Mojácar ..............................................950 475105

Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500

Euroclinicas (Vera) ...................................................950 391300

Centro Medico Slavica (Mojácar) .............................950 001789

DOG GROOMING

Anita (5 Bone Kennels) …………......................……662 344734

Berta Ayora (Turre) ....................................................637 395775

Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123

Carla García (Mojácar Playa) .................................662 257084

Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ............950 616820 / 617 456548

ChuchosChic (Mojácar) ........................950 168778 / 621 231369

Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…...........................617 313587

Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616

Lulu’s (Albox) ...................................950 952940 / 600 046557

Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734

Pelitos (Los Gallardos) ..............................................637 286176

Precious Perros Mobile Grooming (Aoife) ..............634 342470

Shampooch professional pet grooming .......................642 276442

SoloPerros (Turre) ......................................................674 509382

Ulti-Mutt (Turre) .........................+44 7894747657 / 634 332578

Vivancos Dog Grooming (Vera Playa) ......................608 178361

DOG TRAINING

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

DOORS See Windows & Doors

DRY CLEANERS

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

DVD & VIDEO

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) ...950 468295 ...(Mojácar) 950 615596 VHS to

ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

Eco1 (Garrucha) .........................................................627 690056

ELECTRICAL GOODS

Centro Comercial Almanzora (Olula del Rio) ............950 442012

Centro Ferretería Lopez Mojácar .............................950 473111

De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129

Electro Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 121069

Electro Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Garrucha)..................950 460832

Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832

ELECTRICIANS

A1 Services ……….....................................................679 631458

Abbott Electrical ….............................638 010691 / 950 137208 Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Andy Lake - Williams Electrical ..........................…..677 741366 Baltasar ..........................................................................655 691107

Bédar Directo .................................................................689 702916

DJT Electrical Services (Vera) ...........686 817945 / 626 578164

Damaso .....................................................................647 292966

ElectroTorres .....................................677 530410 / 610 750771

EMI Electrical Installations ...........................................673 502867

Fernando (Huércal Overa) ..........................................677 549247

Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 466352

N.E.Electrics(Arboleas) ..............................................634 358777

Peace of Mind 24/7 ............................................... 637 974662

Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

CDB Natural ...............................................................950 882237

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ......634 322475 / 633 629883

Voluta’s Place (Mojácar Playa) …...............................699 975552

ENTERTAINERS

Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) ......................................687 340544

All Skas .....................................................................635 333387

Andy Owen ................................................................634 370388

Ashley Cathcart .........................................................693 486788

Bob Rock ..................................................................666 310251

Brendan O’Dee (Singer/Guitarist) ..............................610 855964

Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533

Carl Lewis ..................................................................634 364041

Carol George (Female Vocalist) .................................634 285009

D n A Accoustic Duo .................................................634 366372

Debbie Davis .............................................................694 438917

Dominic Doolittle .........................................................634 353525

Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028

Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251

Emma Wild ................................................................642 276385

Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ............................687 480694

Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966

Free Ride ...................................................................606 127424

Funky Nomad .............................................................643 256459

Geoff Murrell ..............................................................699 462859

GuitarMac (Guitar/Vocals) .....................................634 340476

Harmony Duo .............................................................687 340544

Jack Law ....................................................................689 750176

JuJu Entertainment ............................950 950797 / 697 462746

John Vincent - Sinatra tribute ..................................642 097532

Jools Hirst ..........................................................0044 7754 035724

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

Last Man Standing (Simon) (Guitar, vocals, karaoke) ...643 195322

Loose Change ...........................................................671 754851

Marilyn Shipley ..........................................................722 300797

Maurice Casanove ......................................................671 386947

Maximum Output Karaoke /Disco .............................697 317557

Melanie Howard-Coles ...............................................607 324624

Mel J (Female Vocalist) .............................................664 111990

Melodeemusic (Backing Tracks & Recording Studio).....610 855 964

Pedro Clemente .........................................................678 752178

Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 950 475752 / 651 045120

Richard Hill ...................................................................670 243461

Roadrunner (duo) ............................628 122363 / 684 330431

Robin Lamble ..............................................................602 469425

Seldom Sober ............................................................689 750176

Sharna Knight (Vocalist & Entertainer) ...........0044 7340 638513

Sharon-Elizabeth Regan ........0044 7858 459637 / 666 673055

Shirin (bellydancer) .......................................................607 805367

Smartie Pants the Clown ..........................................617 815221

Solo Simon ..................................................................667 989270

Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, disco etc.) .........634 311652

Starry Jazz trio/quintet .............................................645 886919

Stiff Upper Lip ...........................................................699 462859

Sue Moretta ............................................................672 543027

Sultans ......................................................................667 787124

Sunset Beach Rock Band ......................................711 004575

The Boyz (acoustic pop & emotional songs) .................611 318709

The Fat Lizard Band .....(English) 651 045120 (Esp) 617 464728

The Buddhas ………………...................................….687 033106

The Geckos ..............................................................651 659109

The Sonny Boy Blues Bans ................................634 311165

The Trippers .............................................................671 163857

Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851

Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................634 391414

Triple Trouble Blues Band .......................................671 754851

Wine Not? Accoustic Duo ........................................678 752178

ESTATE AGENTS

ADC Property (Valle del Este) ...................................672 421884

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

AlmeríaCasas (Albox) .......................950 169680 / 658 845741

Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259

Almeria Property Finder (Albox) ................................950 431624

Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792

Amay (Vera Playa) .....................................................673 352852

Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054

Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..............950 092094

BMS Huerta Nueva .........................950 615035 / 669 355914

BeniHomes (Albox) ................................,...................950 500410

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar)(See front cover) ...........950 478643

Calida Homes (Arboleas) ......................950 430763 / 634 302801

Casa y Campo (Lubrin) (See front cover) ..............678 587007

Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .......950 134434 / 649 777218

Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254

Cole’s of Andalucia .............................950 469592 / 659 265907

Complete Holiday Care .....................950 478612 / 610 808631

Cortijos Almería …………........……...........................676 916088

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

Dream Homes Almería (Arboleas) ............................697 875717

Españarural (Albox) ............................950 102505 / 654 359607

European Property Company (Mojácar) ...................950 285704

Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767

FW Properties ..................................634 325152 / 634 352285

Grupo Platinum Estates (San Juan) (See p.4) 950 466112 / 666 687251

Holmes for Homes (Arboleas) ..........850 993099 / 664 012024

Home Mar y Sol (Vera) ...........................................646 640663

Homes of Spain (Huércal Overa).........950 616516 / 616 562447

Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526

Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................................................950 472200

Inmobiliaria Almanzora ..................... 9501 20406 / 637 251238

InmoTerreros (San Juan) ...............950 096180 / 666 255765

K7 Mojácar ................................................................950 478555

Linnitt Properties (Turre) ..............................................950 479054

Mojácar Estates .........................................................950 478935

Mojácar Homes & Villas ............................................634 330652

Mojacarmar ...........................................950 475891 / 636 903184

Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009

Neinor Homes ............................................................900 110022

New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) .................................950 438221

New One Stop (Mojácar) .............................................950 473040

New Wave Villas (Mojácar) (See back cover)950 475800 / 607 146352

Next House Almería (Albox) .................950 500060 / 645 066139

Next Stop Almería (See p.3)..............950 617518 / 678 034651

Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538

Okisur (Mojácar) (See p.13) ......................................950 472010

Olive Property Sales (Bédar)(See cover) .950 469624 / 687 938466

Paco Parra (Garrucha) ..................................................678 903998

Polansky and Associates ...........................................950 478086

Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ...............................950 478915

Property Floor Plans ...................................................619 672431

Real Almería Property (Mojácar) .......950 336 769 / 620 368194

Realtors MB Spain .......................................................678 347125

Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................…950 472200

SYM Spain (Albox) .................................................951 250574

Sonia Cantalejo Bueno (Energy Certs.)......................608 147640

Spanish Estate Agents (Albox) ……950 431855 / 661 143871

Spain Assured ....................................950 469622 / 634 300020

Spain Property Finder …..............…….......................686 878789

Spanish Property Choice (Mojácar Playa)....................950 615388

Sun Med Properties (Vera Playa) .......................…..950 618209

Vaitier SL (Cabrera) ................................................609 626140

Veritas Homes (Mojácar) ...........................950 472430 / 610 053563

VIP Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See back)..950 472524 / 617 587903

Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827

321111 / 950 618697

EVENT MANAGEMENT

JuJu Entertainment .............................950 950797 / 697 462746

EXCAVATION

Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 914257

Bob (Mini digger) (Albox) ..........................................642 392922

Construcciones Y Excavaciones Petete ....................696 052944

Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 841750

El Cano SL )Mojácar) ................................................950 479185

Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632

MD Digger Hire & Construction.................................634 375428

Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192

EXCURSIONS

Andinas Buggy Treks ..............................................645 984122

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514

Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 760389

Day Tours Almería ............................651 592836 / 645 253155

Mojácar Jeep Tours .................................................611 028716

Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656

Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) …..........……...……………..642 1185467

FABRICS

Curtains with Style ...........................950 069032 / 678 811125

Hemp Fabric ...............................................................602 004096

Material Girl Fabric Warehouse (Albox) ................633 683872

FASHION

Dandara (Garrucha) ................................................950 617013

Etcetera (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 532810

Garabatis (Children’s) (Mojácar Playa) …...………670 035630

Glad Rags (Albox) ………........................................634 313071

H & R Men’s Fashion (Albox) …............................692 682164

Hemp Horizon ............................................................602 004096

Koko’s (Mojácar Playa) .............................................613 026780

Liz Fashion Accessories (Garrucha) .627 970819 / 607 511179

Oasis Fashions (Mojácar Playa) ................................950 473222

Palme (Mojácar Playa) ............................................950 472813

Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 478690

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

Taylor’s Hats, Caps & Accessories (Valle del Este) ..711 097014

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AMASS …….....................................................……..678 035992

Blacktower ................................................................657 684094

Blevin Franks ...........................................................965 705502

CG Legal & Financial (Mojácar) .........950 472504 / 670 215926

Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....……950 478914 / 661 373404

Indalo Partners ............................................................950 472242

Kennedy Financial Services .....................................678 035992

Offshore Money Management ..........952 830916 / 950 398078

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …........………………..950 263565

Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ........................................950 475067

FIREPLACES

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

FISH & CHIPS

Mojácar Cod ................................................................602 006977

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

FISHING

Pete Fishing Trips (Mojácar/Garrucha) …..................634 379173

Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid & Graham). 647 020929 / 647 803030

FITNESS & DANCE

See also Activities-Clubs-Associations

Alison ..........................................................................666 273168

Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) ......................637 435864 Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545

Debbie James (Personal training) (Mojácar) ...........687 619239 Dorothy Rowntree, personal trainer (Mojácar)..........666 815838 Evolution Fitness Club (Arboleas) ............................667 306764 Fitness For All (Bédar) ………........…………………..647 593323 Geoff Oram (Personal Training) ...............................634 362436

Gimnasio Formas (Turre) ...........................................950 468065

Gympower (Personal trainer) (Albox) ......................609 591606

Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) ...........................671 247035

Coaching (Los Gallardos) ..........................611 318709

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

Unalome Rooms - Yoga (Albox) .................................722 469570

Valle Del Este Spa & Health Centre ........................950 548600

VaVa Yoga / VaVa Danza (Vera) ................................642 314316

Young at Heart Fitness .............................................711 032244

FLY SCREENS

AA Window Doctor ..............…….........................…630 231644

Bugs ..........................................................................600 049515

Coastal Mosquitoes ...........................606 040462 / 610 000700

Curtains with Style .........................950 069032 / 678 811125

Dave ..........................................................................634 351275

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

SpeedyFit ..............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

Toldos Farrago (Vera) ................................................667 567564

FLORISTS

Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985

Isamy Florist (Los Gallardos) ...................................670 215902

LIS Florist (Garrucha) ................................................950 460901

Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211

FOOD SHOPS

All Asia (Arboleas) .......................................................641 461304

Catch of the Day UK Fishmonger ........ 634 301490 / 634 304288

Coviran (La Alfoquía) ..................................................652 827481

Eurowise (Albox) ………………...............................…..950 439801

Gastronomía (Delicatessen) (Las Buganvillas) .......950 132048

Harrison’s (Albox) .........................................................643 518352

Ideal British Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) .........…..950 135222

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) …..................................….711 012006

Spices n’ Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694

The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) ..........................................950 472108

Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ..............................637 393873

FROZEN FOOD SUPPLIER

Valero Alonso (Antas) ................................................950 453316

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

Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) ...........................................950 478102

FUNERAL PLANS

Avalon Funeral Plans .................................................865 616550

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans (Benitachell)............. 966 493082

Iberian Funeral Plans ...........................951 203994 / 965 993498

FURNITURE PACKAGES

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ....................................950 132458

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE

La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508

Prosecco Tables ..................................................0044 7709 244366

The Furniture Doctor ................................................667 989270

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

Abodes (Mojácar Playa) (See p.5) .............................697 778355

Ahorro Mueble (Albox) .........................950 120992 / 661 975417

Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ....950 633288

El Rincón de Mueble ....(Vera)950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071

Elegant Exteriors Marble Furniture (Albox) ...............642 495439

Embargos Bestiales (Antas El Real) ......................950 105711

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)...........868 931872 / 671 715294

Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999

Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) .................................950 132458

Ideas del Mueble (Antas) .........................................950 452816

Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs (See p.16)..........850 993090

Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas)(See p.33)950 147763

Koala Furniture (Antas)....................................….........950 392307

La Lonja (Lorca) (See p.49) ......................................968 443322

Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25) .......................634 364795

Mueble-Hogar Milenium (Los Carasoles) 950 449013 / 645 947328

Muebles Rodríguez (Los Llanos, Arboleas) …...........950 430778

Muebles La Simona (Garrucha) ...............................950 132443

Oak Furniture Spain .............................622 288750 / 681 095096

Something Special (Turre) .........................................637 159249

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .........................692 176069

GARDENS

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

Antas Garden Centre (El Real) ...............................610 243838

Cedar Landscapes …….............……......................…620 112193

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 634 343541 / 634 891709

Darryl Primo Gardens .................................................643 371630

Indalocio Garden Furniture & BBQs .(See p.16)........850 993090

Inspired (Furniture & BBQs) (El Real, Antas) (See p.33).950 147763

Jardin Natural ............................................................685

y Conducciones (Antas,

GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

GLASS CURTAINS

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

Screenmasters (See p.41)........….…...........................677 152911

SpeedyFit .........................................950 472357 / 600 006032

Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564

GLAZING (Supply & Repair)

AA Window Doctor ......................…............................630 231644

Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376

Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711

Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546

SpeedyFit ............................................950 472357 / 600 006032

GOLD & JEWELLERY BUYING

Cash4Gold ...........................................692 596681 / 653 098329

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

GOLF COURSES

Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 655600

Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 479176

Desert Springs ........................................................637 861591

Marina Golf ..............................................................950 133235

Valle del Este ...........................................................950 398743

GOLF TUITION

Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 479176

Martin D’Archivio (Mojácar) ........................................635 446460

Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ..............638 531821

Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676 256923

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL

Grass 4 U .................................................................638 574145

Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......…………629 947633

Nash Groundworks ...................................................722 546192

Smart Grss Spain (La Hortichela) .............................643 011764

Tiger Turf ............................................950 431624 / 635 652745

GUTTERING

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

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Affinity Beauty Treatments (Turre) ............................678 992093

Amazing Nails ............................................................641 640578

Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .....................................670 094722

Angela Ellis - Holistic Therapist ...............................642 577637

Avon Co-ordinator (Mojácar) …...................................670 722705

Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454

Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …....647 092010 / 950 137208

Avon Cosmetics (Turre & Vera) .................................643 102335

Avon (Total Entertainment, Albox) .............................950 121318

Avon (Total Entertainment, Arboleas) ........................634 348902

Beaches (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) ..........................950 473110

Beauty by Betsy .........................................................664 821554

Beauty by Marilyn .......................................................950 398852

Beauty Center (Mojácar) ..............................................687 480694

CDB Natural (Skin care) ................................................950 882237

Carlos Barber Shop (Mojácar Playa)...........................610 575911

Centro Estética (Mojácar Playa) …..................………950 472680

Claire & Inma (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 147630

Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086

Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106

Deb’s Mobile Hairdressing .....................................+44 7538809005

Donna’s (Albox).....................................950 930167 / 628 669456

El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) ................................. 644 505210

El Rincon de Mary (Mojácar) Yasmin ......................656 646257

Elaine Mobile Hairdresser (Coast & Inland).................634 379424

Elegance (Turre) .........................................................634 308877

Etticut (Turre) ..............................................................667 971960

Farrow’s Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346

Forever Chic (Palomares) ..........................................601 634193

Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……......................…..663 923733

Holistic Treatments (Ali) ..............................................634 308906

Isabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462

Jackie Miles Kirby …..................................………….642 829269

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

La Pelu (Mojácar Playa)...............................................664 821554

LU & NA (Valle del Este) ……............................…950 461113

Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) ....................697 421672

Miki Designe (Villaricos) ..........................................635 867757

Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) 655 299494

Nicole Andreano (Las Buganvillas) ...........................675 622216

Oceanic Massage Therapies (Mojácar)...666 710964 / 687 619239

Opulence (La Alfoquía) …..................................…...711 061763

Osteopathy & Acupuncture Clinincs (Arboleas & Galera) 621 209380

Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) .650 092766 / 950 618129

Pedicura Gabriela (Garrucha) ......................................692 840315

Pure Natural Deodorant ...........................................950 066163

R retreat (Cucador) ……...........…...............................626 144680

Room 97 (La Alfoquia) .............................................683 479261

Salon de Peluqueria y Estetica (Garrucha) ...........950 133162

Sarah Noble (mobile hairdresser) ...........................692 195500

Shiatsu Centro de Terapia (Huércal Overa) .........671 851135

Stella’s Hair & Beauty (Las Buganvillas) ..................950 699973

Sunlight Spain (Herbal Products) ...............................684 212474

The Salon (Albox) ..............................950 717938 / 685 652222

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667 961645

HARDWARE OUTLETS

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

Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384

Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026

Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064

Ferretería Soler (Garrucha) ……..................................950 460073

HEALTH FOODS

Girasol (Albox) …..........................................................639 089170

HEARING AIDS

Centro Auditvo Isabel Egea (Vera) (See next page) ...722 258992

Multiopticas Indalo (Garrucha) ...................................950 460665

Multiopticas Indalo (Mojacar) .....................................950 472285

Multiopticas Indalo (Campohermoso de Nijar) ............950 385082

Opticas Indalo (Garrucha) ..........................................950 133865

Opticas Indalo (Carboneras) .......................................950 130707

Opticas Indalo (San Isidro de Nijar) ...........................950 366200

Salas García (Huércal Overa) ..............950 135081 / 638 010656

HEATING

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604

Graham (oil heating) ……….......................................620 112193

Neater Heater ………....................................………….634 312171

HIRE

Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Mojácar) ..................641 679728

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............950 634388 / 627 635514

Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) (See front cover)......634 322475

Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688

Sound Systems ..........................…............................630 231644

Vera Hire (Las Buganvillas) .....................................629 483776

HOME CARERS see also Nursing

Angels Nursing Care ..........................850 993849 / 711 080462

Committed2ucare ................................645 513477 / 711 017074

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

Consultus Care & Nursing ............................0034 711 060615

Helping Hands Mojacar ...............................................678 590988

Home Care Services by Andreea ..............................645 253397

Indalo Care Group .....................................................634 332824

Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765

HORSE RIDING

Centro Hipico Valle del Almanzora .........................691 241878

Didi Arias (Mojácar) ...............................................639 724521

Media Legua Equestrian Centre (Vera) ..............……667 243561

Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) .................................642 118546

Sanctuary Limaria ......................................................628 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 Overa ................................................................950 470879

Hotel Playa (Mojácar) ..................................................600 350382

Hotel Puntazo (Mojácar) ...........................950 478265 / 950 478 229

Hotel Rural Azabache (Arboleas)..................................690 258813

Hotel Mexico (Puerto Rey) ...........................................950 132061

Hotel Salinas (Cabo de Gata) .....................................950 370103

Hotel & Spa Don Juan (Aguilas) .............................968 493493

Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) .................................................950 617131

Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ........................................950 130444

Hotel Valle del Este .....................................................950 398743

Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) .................................902 472222 La Esperanza (Mojácar Playa) ..........686 906624 / 606 916055

Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) ......950 466353

Parador de Mojácar ......................................................950 478250

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Almeria Castaño

HOUSE & PET SITTING

HYGIENE & FOOD HANDLING

INTERIOR DESIGN

INTERNET CAFES see Cybercafes

INTERNET

479369

473102

/ 622 524335

INTERNET TV

Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438 Europa Digital ......................................950 133233 / 678 332815

091112

888058

473102

613918 IPTV

UKTV

617496 / 699 386277 Mobility Almería (Mojácar Playa) ..............................634 322475

PC Playa (Mojácar) ...................................................634 356498

Technology (La Alfoquía) ..............................694 440104

S E Telecoms .............................................................697 780499

UKTV Almería ......................................850 993202 / 694 440184

INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS

Alpha Interpreting and Translation ....950 133508 / 677 530690

Andrés (Mojácar) ......................................................679 932632

Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) .............................606 198958

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) .............50 634388 / 627 635514

Carolina Pérez Gallardo (Sworn Translator) .............647 863745

Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545

Cristina ……...........................................................…..626 741386

Clara Mata .................................................................629 132529

Donna González-Linnitt .............................................699 067922

Elizabeth ....................................................................662 504734

Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876

Hind (Mojácar - French, Arabic, English) ...............616 605341

Jenni (Almanzora valley area) ..............................653 098329

Jill Willems (Turre) ......................................................627 855930

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

Mauro Medina ............................................................639 742127

Michaela Talbot ..........................................................622 015765

Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 711 794366

Mojácar Interpreting ...................................................617 830513

Nieves Gómez (Mojácar) ........................................... 622 306389

Paula Similie (Mojácar) ................................................627 423675

Pedro .........................................................................655 510420

Robert Boucher ..........................................................693 618705

Simply Solved ………..................................................663 327091

Susan Leach ...............................................................664 616037

Susi ..............................................................................617 920 190

Wendy Interpreter/Translator ...................................... 661 194278

Yamile (Written Translations) ........................................626 207575

IRONING

Cherie’s Ironing & Cleaning (Mojácar) ............………634 301389

Pressed for Time ......................................................711 065805

JEWELLERY

Castellón (Bédar) .........................................................642 435909

Jewellery Paula (Albox) ...........................................960 430871

Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ........................................950 460636

La Luna (Garrucha) .................................................950 132543

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

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 / 664 565479

Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas) ….950 930585

KITCHENS

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

Artizan (Vera) (See p.2)

LANDSCAPING

D & C Landscaping ..................................................634 359082

La French Touch .................. ..................................607 226269

Luke’s Landscapes and Gardens ............................641 684017

Mel Wood Landscapes ...................................0044 7973843706

Nash Groundworks .....................................................722 546192

LAUNDERETTES

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

The Laundry Room (Vera Playa) ..............................666 007824

LAUNDERIES

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

Clean Team Laundry Service ...................................634 332502

Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 414327

Ivi’s Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 132657

LEGAL SERVICES

See also Solicitors

ALO Services (Zurgena) ....................950 449179 / 667 994682

Almería Documents Direct (Arboleas) ..50 991411 / 616 293334

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 (Albox) ........................................950 500401

Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ............................950 473192

Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420

Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568

Mayor Consulting (Garrucha) .......................................950 615185

Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........………...……………950 472710

Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863

MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ............................................950 619039

Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621

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

LEISURE ACTIVITIES and TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Bowlera (Arboleas) …..........................................….662 112170

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

Paragliding ………................................635

LOCKSMITHS

358549

Anteva (Mojácar Playa) .......................850 984888 / 605 179179

Guzman Seguridad (Albox) ..................950 431497 / 617 272885

(Dean) .....................................................666 949213

LOGS FOR SALE

Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328

Firewood Arboleas .................................................647 932078

Leña Ramos (Arboleas) ….........................................616 044719

Lee (Arboleas) ...........................................................636 092632

Leñas Cazorla (Turre) ...............................................607 827783

Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724

Log-On-Tommy …........................................................619 070839

Palm Deliveries (Albox) .....................950 122416 / 686 966008

Phil (Arboleas) …........................................................634 328779

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

MARKETING

Edela Media (Social Media) (Mojácar) ....................607 146352

Mojácar Business (Social Media) ............................950 680110

MASSAGE

Acupuncture & Massage ..........................................637 120429

Alternativa (Jessica Rippin) ......................................676 284170

Andreea (Therapeutic Massage) ................................645 253397

Anushree (Cranio - Sacral -Therapy) ......................672 721096

Holistic Massage (Ali) ...............................................634 308906

Holistic Massage (Lorraine) ................950 064484 / 687 569113

Jason (relaxing massage) ........................................711 026456

Lymphatic Drainage & Cranio Sacral-Therapy (Gabi) 633 011442

Mike Sheehan (Neuromuscular Therapy) .....................657 050394

Oceanic Therapies (Mojácar) ......................................687 619239

Ray Daniel (Sports massage)………...........................617 741564

VaVa Health & Wellness (Remedial Therapies)(Vera) 642 314316

Zen Massage (Mojácar & Bédar) .............................643 766935

MATTRESSES

Me & Mrs Jones (Mojácar) (See p.25).........................634 364795

Sleepcentre (Albox) (See p.5) ..........868 931872 / 671 715294

Unicraft (El Real, Antas) (See p.95) .............................692 176 069

MEALS DELIVERED

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

Dine In ....................................................................+44 7487392926

Hannah’s Kitchen .........................................................642 142745

METAL WORK

AA Window Doctor ....................…............................630 231644

Carpentería Metalica Chacón (Albox) …................950 431738

Cerrajería Jara (Las Buganvillas) …............………….950 109986

Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 000700

Ideal Metal Designs ...................................................656 834064

Jon (Zurgena) ............................................................626 972545

Metalbox (Albox) .........................................................950 633090 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

Hispavan (Antas) (See p.23) ........................................687 845730

Veramotor S.A.

MOTORCYCLES & QUADS

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) .................................................950 430101

Optica Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …...........................….950 472783 Opticalia (Albox) .....................................................950 121084

Opticalia Aisa (Garrucha) .........................................695 473333

Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482

Salas García (Huércal Overa) .................950 135081 / 638 010656 + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279

OSTEOPATHS

Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259

Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) .................................695 355381

Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385

Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765

Osteo Maestra (Arboleas) ......................................950 449451

Sanatura (Albox) .................................610 269162 / 642 809453

PAINTING & DECORATING

2 Strokes .....................................................................649 186107

A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884

Alan Barker ......................................950 099913 / 600 268176

Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495

Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807

Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709

Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166

C.I.S Services (Arboleas) .........................................634 621747

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810

Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726

Darren Hargreaves ...................................................626 855483

Eddy Venner ............................................................711 035030

Grupo Brideca (shop) (Huércal-Overa) 950 471045 / 950 135881

JPM .............................................................................627 090422

PB Painting ...............................................................661 184848

Paul ...........................................................................649 186107

Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259

Pinturas Chano ..................................677 082787 / 662 580295

Premier Painters ..........................................................711 055648

The Fast Brush .........................................................950 472668

True Colours .............................................................636 638670

Vera Painting Services ............................................711 004024

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES

See Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures

PERFUMES & COSMETICS

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

PEST CONTROL

Famim (Albox) .............................................................950 430783

Jason ……..........................................950 064015 / 680 903609

Sedesa (Vera) ………….............................................950 390990

PET SHOPS & TRANSPORT

Bonmascota (Albox) ....................................................678 799445

Happy Pets Garrucha, (Vera Playa) ...........................671 526839

La Tienda de Basilio Rubio (Albox) ...........................651 131412

Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) …..................……….667 562872

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

Pet Tag Engraving ...................................................711 006027

Que Guau! (Mojácar) ...............................................633 558540

Tucano Mascotas (Vera) ............................................650 292670

Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560

VetCare (Vera Playa) .................................................950 775102

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

20seven photography ...............................................634 301635

Almería-Fotografía ....................................................663 627942

Bluwater Photography ….........…………………...……616 189002

Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182

El Studio Primo ..................................643 371630 / 643 517001

Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) ............................................620 786914

Fotos Fabrega (Albox) ………...........…………………950 430223

Frank Millar Photography & Videographer ….............642 107953

Indigo Photography & Video ....................................637 974793

Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852

Professional Video & Photographic Services inc. Aerial...647 202599

Real estate photography .............................................722 452265

Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207

The Image Suite …….............................…...................647 918 848

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ...........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) .................................634 348902

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Caroline De Maeght (Villaricos) ...............................650 134805

Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ....................................695 355381

Clínica Fisioalbox (Albox) .........................................629 402852

Clinica MOS Fisioterapia (Mojácar Playa) ................644 394335

Fisiomar Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ....................667 425197

Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765

Gabi Triebel (Mojácar Playa) ..............633 011442 / 950 472263

Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247

Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564

Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

PICTURE FRAMING

Casa de Cabra (Albox) ........................................ 633 364329

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

PIZZERIAS

Antonella (Mojácar Playa) ..............................……..950 450215

Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506

Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) ....................................950 615224

Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614

Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425

D’Angelo (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478517

D´Luigi (Arboleas) .......................................................602 815929

El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) .....................................663 304531

Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 642 514738

Góndola (Garrucha) ..................................................950 133928

Gondola (La Alfoquía) ….....................……………..643 136117

Meson Felipe San Bernabé (Mojácar Playa) ..…….950 475966

Ilario Imperial (Mojácar Playa) ...............................….950 478098

Jardin (Vera Playa) .................................................950 467023

La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928

Lucky Pizzeria (Villaricos) ........................................642 767122

Memoli (Vera Playa) ..........…………..950 093017 / 603 804676

Napoli (Mojácar Pueblo) .............................................950 102472

Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308

Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ......................................950 478401

Rincon del Zahorí (Mojácar Pueblo) ..630 314400 / 661 604220

Quick (Garrucha) .........................................................950 132305

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

PLASTERERS

Pritchard Construcciones .........................................662 046497

Pukka plastering (Almanzora area) ...........................692 596681

PLUMBERS

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

Bédar Directo .............................................................689 702916

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587

Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating .....................620 742954

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Drain Dctor ...............................................................620 425948

Drainage Solutions .............................616 531283 / 670 088966

Graham ....................................................................620 112193

Knowles ….........................................950 137197 / 606 807797

Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247

Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............……………..687 466352

Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041

PODIATRISTS See Chiropodists & Podiatrists

POOL COVERS

1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696

Coverbox (Albox) …….................................................615 992007

Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097

Hispavan pool covers ........................950 047033 / 687 845730

Real Covers (Mojácar) ........................950 478763 / 609 667333

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

Almeria Pools .............................0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Blue Diamond Pool Care ..........................................697 238933

Clean Pool Service (Arboleas) ...................................606 654389

Complete Pool & Property Maintenance 601 634192 / 634 891709

Pritchard Construcciones ............................................662 046497

Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350

IndalPool (Albox) …………................................……..950 431859

Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750

Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178

Olive Tree Farm Pool Services ...............................643 463129

Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865

Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525

Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bédar) .........................637 915898

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

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover)............….950 478643

Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514

Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502

Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ...............………..950 118043

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

Postbox Terreros ......................................................621 285212

Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290

The Post Shop (Albox) ………..................................951 250574

Total Entertainment (Albox) ......................................950 121318

Total Entertainment (Arboleas) .................................634 348902

Total Entertainment (Turre) ......................................950 468295

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

AdverTees (Albox) ...................................................641

Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................634 322475

Business

680110 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................…..950 390424 / 622 262100

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover) ..........950 133492

Sello Gráfico (Mojácar Playa) ..................................607 424452

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

24hr Casaserve ...................................950 466438 / 676 306269 ABS Advanced Building Services .............................687 846016

Arboleas Builders ………...............…950 930536 / 634 306690

Can I Help You (Vera) ……….................................691 662267 Complete Pool & Property Maintenance

343541 / 634 891709

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

Exclusive Holiday Villas ............................................634 348703

Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022

J & B Maintenance Services ..........617 477797 / 711 082491

IDP Services …………................................................608 238775

Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526

J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414

La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471

Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106

Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935

Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652

Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681

Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322

Xtreme Cleans Property Care ..................................634 328911

Zlatan ................................................630 207864 / 682 277576

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS

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

Almeria Accommodation (Turre)..+44 (0) 7956 544591 / 711 020708

Almería Holiday Rentals ............................................638 701670

Almería Property Agency (Arboleas) …..850 993099 / 606 281865

Almeria Rentals ................................. 650 764623 / 648 523073

Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580

APT Lets (Valle del Este) ….................950 619227 / 626 578164

Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533

Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) (See front cover).............….950 478643

Casa Benedict Rentals (Turre) …...………....…………616 189002

Casa Paz Holiday Lettings (Huercal-Overa) ...........693 935118

C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquía) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514

Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254

Coastal Properties (Mojácar) .......................................950 475235

Complete Holiday Care ....………...........950 478612 / 610 808631

D & D Property Care & Rentals (See cover).643 335386 / 643 337063

E-Property Almería .......................................................677 146592

Exclusive Holiday Villas ..............................................634 348703

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

Indasol Mojácar S.L. ...................……....................….950 472200

Inmoterreros ...............................................................950 096180

KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 863320

La Casa es Tuya .......................................................663 931471

Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 478935

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

Mojácar Homes & Villas ...........................................634 330652

Mojácar Long Term Rentals …...............................…636 903184

Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651

Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915

Primos Property Services .......................643 517001 / 643 371 630

Real Almería Property (Mojácar) ............................634 316068

Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042

Sandy Goldfinch ........................+44 7767 301159 / 670 575897

Sunshine Villas............................………850 993202 / 694 440184

Swallows Nest Holiday Apartment (Fines) .................711 032950

The Key ................................................................0044 7541 842710

Triton Property Services ..........................................634 326322

Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827

Year Round Holiday Rentals .............950 619178 / 627 763052

PROPERTY PROMOTERS

Almanzora S.L. (Desert Springs) ...............................950 467104

BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914

Elegant Homes S.L. ............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Elide Group S.L. …............….............950 390009 / 950 615076

El Pinar de Bédar ......................................................950 469496

GM Associates (Mojácar) ……….........……..............…950 475225

Miramar (Marina Golf) ................................................950 397060

New Villas (Albox) ………………........………............…950 121036

Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. .................................950 133508

Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086 Promobys …………….................................................950 618889

PSYCHOLOGIST

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

RADIO STATIONS

Onda Aguilas (100.1) …............................................968 447864

Smooth FM online (89.8) ......................................634 332666

Spectrum FM (96.1) ...........................950 615142 / 678 332815

REFRIGERATION

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

REMOVALS

& STORAGE

See also Van & Man Hire

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Brian’s Removals (Mojácar Playa) .........................674 280268

Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524

Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412

Gallardos Store ...................................................607 687760 Moovit Transport & Storage ...............950 930316 / 642 586701

Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121

St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984

Storage 42 Removals and Storage (Albox) ...............634 325639

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105

Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234

U-Store (Antas) .........................................................654 482746

UK Direct ..................UK 0044 7719.118.879 / Spain 642 099479

Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560

Wanderers Transport and Storage ..UK 0044 7906852325 / 623 300425

RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFES

See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias

Agua Amarga

La Chumbera ............................................................634 676298

Los Tarahis (Beachbar) .............................................950 138235

Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014

Albox

Bar Lepanto .......................................642 859040 / 950 120261

Charlotte’s Bar & Restaurant ...................................850 991233

Cornish Pride ...................................................………666 618933

Elephant Cafe ...........................................................699 090183

Gran Muralla (Chinese) ...........................................950 120166

Happy Garden (Chinese/Asian). ................................950 120851

La Cena ……........................................……………..950 430930

La Palmera ….............................................................950 430993

La Parrilla ................................................................950 430024

Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 430145

Restaurante Virgen del Saliente ................................669 300291

Scrumptious ...............................................................608 543866

Taberna Topares ........................................................647 443248

TCs .............................................................................642 347943

Terraza Lamarlo ........................................................670 306290

The New Delhi (Indian) ……...........….950 431705 / 639 231507

The Taj (Indian) ........................................................950 633278

Alfaix

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

Antas

El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 459081

Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950 453048

Arboleas

Hotel Rural Azabache

Bédar

La Alfoquía

Las

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

Los Carasoles

Bar Los Camioneros ...............................................634 352548

Los Gallardos

Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 495182

El Palacio ..................................................................641 650907

Miraflores ..................................................................950 528324

Oasis Pool Bar ...........................................................693 734991

Mojácar - see also Mojácar Pueblo

Aku Aku (Beachbar) ............................950 478981 / 634 979360

Alma Beach Club ......................................................674 665806

Al Punto (Brazilian) ...................................................950 475899

Ankara Beach Terrace ..............................................950 473042

Antonella (Italian) .............................................……..950 450215

Aurora (Beachbar) ....................................................950 472163

BaoBab .....................................................................689 642923

Badgers .....................................................................678 141556

Balti Tower ll ..........................................................632 246365

Bar Luz ....................................................................950 027844

Bellagio Sports Bar ...................................................950 472342

Bellavista ..................................................................950 478800

Bocaina Beach Club .................................................950 527597

Botaniq ......................................................................681 127504

Bowen Resto Bar .............................. 666 406203 / 634 357654

Cabo Norte ..............................................................665 891772

Cala Marina (Beachbar) ...........................................689 572249

Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 477797

Caribe ........................................................................643 197724

Casa Egea .................................................................950 472190

Casa Flor ..................................................................626 353147

Casa Juan …………................................................….950 450305

Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799

Cheers………….....................................................…….643 664077

Chiringuito Manacá (Beachbar) ............693 618671 / 600 045599

Cortijo de la Media Luna .....................950 478813 /

Kontiki (Beachbar) ....................................................950 968676

Kukis ...........................................................................950 377076

La Bohemia ...............................................................632 169552

La Cabaña ..................................................................950 615179

La Cantina (Mexican) ..............................................950 615030

La Cava ...................................................................950 472181

La Estancia …….............................................………654 562449

La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472177

La Paratá ...................................................................950 375590

La Toscana del Mar .....................................................722 246135

Los Amigos ......................................…………………950 478489

Levante .....................................................................950 615224

Lua Beach Club ...........................................…………950 472643

Lucero ………....................................................…….673 544617

Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 473131

Mesón El Que Faltaba ............................................950 478806

Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405

Marama .....................................................................606 615435

Marcelo Entre Tapas ........................673 744249 / 950 027218

Martín Morales ...........................................................950 478812

Mesón Felipe San Bernabé ...................…………….950 475966

Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405

Mandala Beach Club ..............................................950 473131

Mohana .......................................................................677 420108

Neptuno Beach Club .............................................…616 005387

Olive Tree .........................................622 348221 / 950 786423

Omega ................................................950 475317 / 647 675919

PJ’s Cafe .................................................................634 368446

Pachamama .................................................................643 199723

Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) .950 472208

Parador de Mojácar .................................................950 478250

Parwaz (Indian) .........................................................631 995178

Piamonte ......................................................................950 473204

Playa Juana Beach Club ............................................690 984992

Puerto Madero Tapas Bar ........................................950 884617

Robert (Marina de la Torre) …………..............………950 110412

Rusty Nail .................................................................662 153813

Sal Marina ...................................................................950 472405

Scotty’s El Tropico ...................................................687 382540

Sensations ................................................................950 472057

San Pedro Belgian Bar ...........................................722 485340

Shea’s Kitchen (See p.7) ............................................950 478186

Sol y Arena (Beachbar) .............................................950 478308

Sottocasa (Italian) .......................................................950 093075

Terraza de la Luz .......................................................722 194767

The Emerald Isle ......................................................850 994616

The Irish Rover ..........................................................950 473135

The Lemon ....................……...............................…….950 472659

The Snug ....................................................................633 583164

Tito’s (Beachbar) .......................................................950 615030

Torre Bahía Lounge ..................................................634 897350

Trufibar .......................................................................664 103611

Twister .....................................................………………600 006032

Valery (See p.15).........................................................662 968460

Zeppelin ......................................................................643 199723

Vista del Mar ..............................................................711 054966

Mojácar

Pueblo

Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781

Calima (Moroccan) ...................................................608 807331

Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614

El Aleman .................................................................617 317801

El Antler …….....................................................……600 540661

El Pimiento (See p.29) ............................................647 163681

La Candela …...........................................................647 724367

La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................................950 615106

Napoli Pizzeria .........................................................950 102472

Pulcinella (Italian) .....................................................950 478401

Restaurante Aires del Sur ..........................................637 938996

Restaurante Mamabel’s ...............................................950 472448

Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270

Rincon del Zahorí .............................630 314400 / 661 604220

Palomares

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

Akua ..........................................................................621 210854

Partaloa

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa

Pueblo Laguna New Bistro

San

Sopalmo

Restaurante

Turre

Valle

Vera

Chiringuito Cositas ..................................................610 959770

Frankie’s Bar ............................................................950 467541

Gnomo Feliz II ..........................................................950 462540

KOA/Blue Parrot ......................................................611 482966

La Peperina .........................................678 643013 / 678 642856

Lua Puerto Rey ........................................................950 478202

Maraú Beach Club ……................................…………671 580340

Paradise Bar/Chiringuito ...........................................667 554957

Pizzeria Jardin ..........................................................950 467023

Yaho (Thai / Asian) .................................................645 018403

Vera Playa (Las Buganvillas / Pueblo Laguna)

Anto’s Irish Bar ............................................................950 309730

Bistro .......................................................950 970050 / 608 921287

Dragon Chino ...............................................................950 133226

La Colonial ..............................................................….950 133918

Memoli Pizzeria .................................…..950 093017 / 603 804676

Pub Millionaire ........................................950 378692 / 603 770551

Vera Playa (Naturista)

Bar Oh La La! ............................................................616 338355

Chiringuito Naturista ...................................................950 397726

La Golondrina ............................................................683 342376

Puntonat ......................................................................636 401424

Villaricos

Bar La Plaza Villaricos .........................................…950 467590

Don Tadeo ..................................................................950 467105

El Faro ..................................................649 766252 / 687 351764

El Galeon …….....................................................……671 588790

El Gato ..............................................619 884792 / 628 169659

Gastrobar D’Alvaro ....................................................648 220383

Los Conteros .............................................................642 105702

Lucky Bar Pizzeria ...........................................…….642 767122

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

RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS

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

ROOFING

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

RUGS & CARPETS

Homecentre (Albox) (See p.5)..........868 931872 / 671 715294

P & R Rugs (Los Llanos de Arboleas) .......................665 258680

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

RURAL TOURISM

Cortijo Pocico de la Nava (Mojácar) ...........................670 777752

Finca Arboleda (Vera) ..............................................678 027656

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

The Almería Focus 5,000 copies delivered monthly to 250 places. Advertise and get your business seen. Call or WhatsApp Clare on 667 80 11 40 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com

SATELLITE TV

ABC (A Better Climate) ......................647 247494 / 950 092604

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See p.19) .950 472947 / 670 084438

Europa Digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815

GBTV (Albox and Mojácar) .......................................616 888058

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ...............................950 473102

Solo Satellite & Air-Con. .............................................699 909737

Tweaks (Albox) .........................................................620 040331

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.41) ......….…...........................677 152911

Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.41) ........................................627 907207

SCUBA DIVING

Buceo Mojácar ........................................................950 472760

SECOND HAND

Almeria Castaño House Clearance ........................611 028716

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Homestyle (Turre) .....................................................674 514999

Items for Sale Mojácar .....................694 439275 / 950 478753

John’s (Albox) .............................................................634 325639

Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 577006

Pink House (La Concepción) ...........622 288750 / 681 095096

The Attic (Cucador) ..…….…................672 184354 / 673 608854

SECURITY & SAFES

SEWING

J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502

Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835

Solo Style ....................................................................626 319907

Sew n Sew Susie (Albox area) ..........950 930...643 / 633 683872

The Sewing Room ....................................................607 375697

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

Desarascos Litesa ............................670 863791 / 609 442695

Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 088966

Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587

Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 366355

Limaser (Vera) ……..................................................950 390732

Sepserve (All areas) …..............................................675 838808

SHOE REPAIRS

José M. Ortega López (Garrucha) .......693 788311 / 642 024256

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709

Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See cover).............950 133492

SKIP HIRE

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ..................................................650 914257

Casa Conchillo (Albox) ......................950 430740 / 695 844425

El Cano SL (Mojácar) ................................................950 479185

Servacon .....................................................................950 475853

SNOOKER HALLS

CD Snooker Mojácar ..............................................609 026526

Snooker Ambigu (Los Gallardos) ..............................661 973205

SOLAR ENERGY

Ainsol Energy (Turre) ..................................................689 702916

DCM Digitek Comms (Mojácar) (See page 19)...........950 472947

Ecocorp .......................................................................671 716597

Go Solar (Mojácar) ......................................................654 596247

Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 468230

Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 845730

Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636 261240

SOLICITORS

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

Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208

AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437

AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576

Babelia (Mojácar) ……..........…........635 577562 / 950 397114

C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ….....…………950 460731 / 675 383 160

Cabrera Cervantes (Turre) ................950 099400 / 627 464545

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

Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775 EuroAbogados (Vera) .................................................950 617017

José Francisco López Molina .............950 133607 / 635 189986

Leticia Moreno-Torres Camy (Vera) ......950 391249 / 607 840182

Lopez & León Solicitors (Garrucha) ..950 888314 / 666 513917

Loustau Abogados (Mojácar) .........................................950 475012

Mar Abogados & Consultores (Mojácar) .................950 478911

Mario Redondo (Albox) ….................950 430222 / 626 389322

Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404

Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680

Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999

Ramírez Abogados (Vera) .......................................950 391171

Rodriguez Paris (Antas) ..........................................950 619039

Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321

Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282

Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

SPAS

IndalOcio (Arboleas) .................................................850 993090

Sundance Spas (El Real, Antas) ..............................635 758773

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING

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

STORAGE

SURVEYORS

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

SWEET SHOPS

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................950 118 043

TATTOO ARTISTS

Classic Tattoo (Mojácar Playa) .................................605 611782

Lisa V Tattoos (Cantoria) ....................634 362737 / 642 024810

Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374

TAXIS (Legal)

Levante Radio Taxis (all areas)................................950 888111

Exclusive Shuttles pre-booked airport taxis (office hours).950 092602

Marlan Taxis Villaricos .................................................609 764900

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111

Androidez (Vera Playa) ..................950 042338 / 661 375489

Connexions (Turre) ...................................................950 479502

Indalphone .............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608

Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470

GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102

Orange (Vera) ...........................................................950 393538

Next .............................................................................950 479369

The Phone House (Albox) …………….950 121045 / 670 359698

TILING & PATIO WORK

See also Building Services

1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939

ABS Steve Ennis ....................................................687 846016

A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884

Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632 Borders .....................................................................647 803030

Curtis Helm Multiservices .........................................610 394815

Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106

Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172

Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708

United Tile ................................................................667 702817

TIMBER SUPPLIERS

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

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Almería Alcazaba (castle) .......................................…950 271617

Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122

Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036

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

Travel ............................................................672 736240

Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) ...............................950 469061

Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 393472

Exclusive Airport Shuttles ........................................950 092602

Levante Travel (Garrucha) ...................950 132258 / 628 604752

Mojácar Tour (Mojácar Playa) ............................…..950 475757

Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................868 782663

Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950 121021

Zafiro Tours (Mojácar) .................................................950 615343

TUITION

Chris Walker (Spanish Accent Coaching) .................622 591096

Darío (English tuition for adults) ...............................642 314316

Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106

ELC Education & Language Centre ........................669 294342

English tuition & conversation (TEFL) (Vera) ............642 314316

Espanglish ...............................................................950 390037

Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270

Hind (French & Arabic, Mojácar) ............................616 605341

Jewellery making ......................................................642 435909

Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)...........950 460472

La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904

Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352

Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110

Piano Lessons …………............+44 7930 373786 / 634 374931

Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435

Simon Farmiloe (Spanish & English)(Albox/Mojacar) ..647 677097

Step by Step Language Centre (Mojácar) ...................600 565284

Tiffany‘s English Academy (Garrucha) ........................685 710078

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181

Seth Pittham (Arboleas) ......................950 634477 / 666 826886

UNIFORMS

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

UPHOLSTERY

Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125

Jone’s Mobile (Upholstery cleaning) …....……………661 571939

Unicraft ........................................................................692 176069

Upholstery & Leather Cleaning .................................636 193256

Upholstery Larios (Cuevas del Almanzora) 950 456 364 / 651 998738

VAN & MAN HIRE

See also Removals & Storage

Amanda’s (Lubrin) ............................950 069682 / 634 310512

Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ..........................600 225929

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

K.Morris (Vera) ...........................0035 711004024 / 0044 7759692010

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ...................................950 930316

Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

VEHICLE IMPORTATION

Easy Import .................................................................644 711332

Great Cost Matriculation ...........0044 7957167633 / 634 318369

Hispavan vehicle importation ......................................687 845730

VEHICLE REPAIRS

Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….......................667

Fran’s Garage ....................................664

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Go Car (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Gómez Motor (Huércal-Overa) ..................................950 471250

Euro Repar Mojácar Motor (Mojácar Playa) ….......950 478335

NV Transmatix (Antas El Real) ..................850 989958 / 631 556955

Reparbox (DIY) (Antas El Real) ...............................687 879744

Talleres Daydo (Antas Real)

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

Stop Car (Mojácar) ......................................................950 500734

Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298

Taller Fran (Turre) ..............................664 571060 / 950 164912

Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 391400

Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 472104

The Car Surgery .....................................................666 272792

Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950 459253

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE)

AF Vehicle Detailing .................................................711 052843

Cool Air (Air Conditioning) ........................................673 195872

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

VEHICLE SALES

AA Car Sales (Mojácar) ...........................................950 459208

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) …......................667 439671

AutoFex (Arboleas) ....................................................950 431861

Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663

Costa Coches Antas ...........................950 459209 / 625 133383

Euro Repar Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ..(Workshop) 950 478335

Navarro Segura - Seat (Vera) ............670 038580 / 950 393170

Nissan & Ford (Albox) …............................................950 430856

Pink House (La Concepción) ..............622 288750 / 681 095096

Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828

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

Skoda - Cadena Automocion SL (Vera) .....950 393190 / 637 029737

Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400

VETS

Centro Vet ABC (La Alfoqúia) ….................................950 449064

Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920

Centro Garras (Huércal-Overa) ........950 616820 / 617 456548

Clinica Nexo (Albox) .......950 430814 Emergencies: 617 305784

Clinica Nexo (Olula del Rio) ..950 441819 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

Movet (Mobile) .........................................................644 672782

Sierra Cabrera Water ........................651 994419 / 608 057941

WATER PARK

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

WATER TREATMENTS

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

WEB SERVICES

MODS .........................................................................600 284975

Mojácar Web Services ..............................................633 202248

Web Design .................................................................722 452265

WINDOW CLEANING

Carl the Squeegee (Turre) .........................................634 364041

Idea (Mojácar) ..................................................……..605 162709

James ..........................................................................678 988812

Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ...................634 322526

Mick .............................................................................634 327075

Time 2 Shine (Mojácar & surrounding area) 634 615753 / 639 465450

Window Panes ..........................................................617 208231

Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665

WINDOWS & DOORS

AA Window Doctor ...................................................630 231644

Pritchard Construcciones .............................................662 046497

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

Interglaze ……..............................…...................... 680 743311

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

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

Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 393305

Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 320761

Screenmasters (See p.41)......….…............................677 152911

Speedyfit .............................................950 439228 / 600 006032

WINES

Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 925655

Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……..............................….950 617131

Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092

Typical Gourmet (Mojácar) .......................................950 472108

Vinoteca Delicatessen (Garrucha) ...........................637 393873

WOOD & PELLET STOVES

Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077

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

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

ZOO & PARK

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

Useful Numbers

Emergencies (Multi-lingual) ......................112

Emergencies:

Life Threatening Emergencies ....................061

Other Health Emergencies .......902 505 061

Guardia Civil ............................................................062

Local Police ...............................................................092

Coast Guard .................................................900 202 202

AIRPORTS

Almeria airport .....…...............…902 404 704 / 950 213 700

Alicante airport …...............……913 211 000 / 966 919 000

Corvera airport …….............................................….913 211 000

BRITISH EMBASSY

Madrid ...........................................................................917 146300

BRITISH CONSULATE

Málaga (for this area) ........................................952 352300

UK PASSPORT INFORMATION

www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports

EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS

www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document

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

ELECTRICITY

Endesa Enquiries: .....................................(free).800 760333

WATER

Breakdowns:.........................(free).900 850840

Galasa Enquiries: ..................................................950 391200

Breakdowns: ...........................................902 355575

Gestagua (Albox) ....................................................950 120649

GAS

Cepsa (Silver bottles) Leaks ….......................902 100224

Cepsa, information ….......................................902 416416

Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212

Repsol, information ...........................................901 100100

ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres)

Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio

Central number …………….......................................959 999999

TRAINS

Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202

HACIENDA (TAX OFFICE)

Huércal Overa .....................950 470209 / 950 471013

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Albox (Funerarias Teruel) ................................950 430122

Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) ...........................950 616161

Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) .....................950 460295

Mojácar (Funeraria Pérez) .............................950 478102

Vera (Funeraria Ntra. Sra. de las Angustias) 950390884

HOSPITALS

Huércal-Overa, La Inmaculada .........................950 029000

Almería Torrecárdenas ......................................950 016000

Almería, Virgen del Mar (Private) ...............950 217100

Virgen del Mar Emergencies :.......................950 217240

LOCAL POLICE

Albox ...........................................................................950 121080

TOWN

.....................................................................950 472000

TELEPHONE (Movistar)

TAXIS See Directory pages

MOBILES LOST OR STOLEN (From any ‘phone)

Community News

For Your Tomorrow We Gave Our Today

By Chrissie Cremore

This year’s two minute silence on Monday 11th November will be led by Chris Hart, former Master Aircrew in the RAF and will take place on the Mojácar Paseo Horseshoe opposite the Levante Restaurant at 11:00. After the event, drinks will be available from Shea’s Kitchen who is also arranging a special Remembrance Day luncheon in honour of the end of WW1. Shea is offering lunch for 15 euros of which 5 euros will be donated to The Royal British Legion. To book a reservation, please telephone Shea on 950 478 186 and order either Pork Loin with all the trimmings or Vegetable Risotto. Desserts are extra and Shea can also cater for those who have special dietary requirements.

To make the day even more memorable,The Indalo Players will be performing songs, poems, sketches, readings and facts to remind us all of not just WW1 but also how such a small word can and has inflicted great loss, pain, suffering and devastation over many, many decades, killing millions of people. The Royal British Legion now enters its 103rd year and was established to provide lifelong financial social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British armed forces and their families. If you wish to contact them, please check their Facebook page...Royal British Legion Mojácar Spain Branch Number 3485.

A Poignant Radio Play

By Chrissie Cremore

Do you remember a time before television when the only entertainment was the wireless? Indalo Players are proud to present their version of Over The River and Through the Woods a “radio play” written by Joe DePietro. This award winning reflective, touching and moving comedy has no background set, therefore allowing the audience to stretch their imagination! Set in the 80’s, this is a story of The Cristano and Gianelli Grandparents of Hoboken, New Jersey. The highlight of their week is the Sunday visit of their Grandson Nicholas for dinner...until he decides to accept a new job in some faraway land called...Seattle! Naturally, they hatch a plan to keep him from moving away... which may or may not work out!

Performance dates are Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th November at Hostal Rural in Turre. Doors open at 18:30 and “curtain up” is at 19:30. Tickets are 10 euros and available from Me & Mrs Jones in Mojácar, Total Entertainment in Turre and Forget-Me-Not in Las Buganvillas or you can email: tonysax1@gmail.com

Dinner can be booked separately. Please reserve your table with Sergio on 642 508 156. For more information about The Indalo Players, visit their website: www.indaloplayers.es

The Indalo Players with Shea and Chris Hart

Community News

A Busy Week for Los Bandidos

Three Los Bandidos triathletes participated in the 1st Cabo de Gata Triatlon Olimpica in San José on Saturday, 19th October. The race started at 10:00, with the women going off 10 minutes later. The sea was perfectly calm for the 1500m two lap swim. The temperature was starting to rise for the very hilly 36k bike lap but luckily there was hardly any wind. By the time everyone was out on the 9.5k run, which went up through the town and out to Genevoses beach and back, it was very hot, making the hills very challenging. Support from fellow Bandidos and those enjoying the various cafes and bars in the town was fantastic and their encouragement kept everyone going. All competitors received a commemorative sweatshirt. See results below.

On Saturday evening, 13 Los Bandidos runners participated in the 16th race in the Circuito de Carreras Populares Diputación de Almeria 2024 in Pulpí. The 7km course wound through the town, up the very steep hill to the Castillo then back down, with the race finishing on the Paseo. Again, support from Los Bandidos friends and family was amazing. Competitors received a commemorative flask and Patricia Mulcahy won a raffle prize. Los Bandidos came away with eigth trophies and were 6th team overall (Gail, Steve, Nigel and Paul) in a total time 2:06:36. See results below.

On Sunday, 20th October, Mark, Kerry and Donna participated in the inaugural 5k Carrera Solidaria in Los Gallardos. No results available yet.

Earlier in the week, on Thursday, 17th October, Los Bandidos’ Ian Forrester represented Team GB in the World Triathlon Age Group Sprint Triathlon in Torremolinos and came 31st in the 70-74 category. Los Bandidos results (position, name, times and age group prizes)

Cabo de Gata Triatlon Olimpica

Winner: 2:00:59

173 finishers, 1st Female: 2:35:46, 38 female finishers.

Females Swim, Bike, Run,Total

21 Karen Ayers 35:49 1:29:56 1:03:59 3:09:44 (1st V3F)

Males

91 Mark Ratcliffe 35:05 1:24:46 52:15 2:52:07

138 Andrew Hyde 41:49 1:41:32 1:03:45 3:27:07

Carrera Popular de Pulpí

Winner: 23:00, 1st female: 29:55, 153 finishers 42 Gail Colville 29:57 (2nd F) 48 Steve Murton 30:23 (3rd E-M) 53 Nigel Smith 31:33

Paul Darcy 34:34

Sarah Briggs 37:04 (1st C-F)

Jan Murton 37:24 (1st F-F) 115 Patricia Mulcahy 38:20 (3rd D-F) 120 Jackie Darcy 39:16 (2nd F-F) 124 Sharon Howlett 39:49

Corinne Cherél 40:36 (3rd C-F) 139 Jacques Peeters 44:46 150 Jacelyn Bolam 47:24 (3rd F-F)

In the Sub-14 category Guillermo Moscardó Cherél finished in 10th place in a time of 07:35.

Full results: https://www.cruzandolameta.es/ clasificaciones/v2/san-juan-de-los-terreros-pulpicircuito-de-carreras-populares-diputacion-dealmeria-2024---2053/#clasificaciones

Coffee Break

What’s On

Madrid

Paul McCartney has two concerts in Madrid at the WiZink Sports Stadium on December 9th and 10th, as part of his ‘Got Back’ Tour, his only two concerts in Spain. Tickets are from 212 to 950 euros from normal internet booking sites.

Almería

Noche Jazz Hecho en Andalicía (Jazz night, Made in Andalucía) comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorio in Almería city on November 3rd at 7.30pm with It features the saxophonist and clarinet player Pepe Viciana, the singer José Luis Jaén, and the guitarist Paco Rivas. Tickets are 10 euros.

Óscar Rosende and his band gREAT sTRAITS perform a a tribute concert to Dire Straits at the Maestro Padilla Auditorio in Almería city on Friday, November 29th at 8.30pm. Tickets are 40 and 45 euros.

Disney Rock the musical comes to the Teatro Cervantes in Almería city on Sunday, November 3rd at 6pm. It features Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and all the other characters in a music, dance and special effects show. Tickets are 15 euros in advance and 18 euros at the door.

Eliane Elias comes to the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Friday, November 8th at 8.30pm in a concert organised by Amerijazz 2024. Brazilian by birth, she is a notable pianist, singer and composer in the Bossanova style. Tickets are 20 & 30 euros.

The Almería City Orchestra conducted by Michael Thomas have a concert at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Saturday, November 9th at 8pm. They are joined by the cellist Guillermo Pastrana and they perform the Gulda Concerto for cello and wind orchestra and Dvorak’s New World symphony no.9. Tickets are 10 & 12 euros.

Dorantes and La Big Bandarax jazz band come to the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Sunday, November 10th at 7.30pm in a concert organised by Amerijazz 2024. Dorantes is a jazz pianist from Seville and the Bandaraz band with 70 members is made up of young people aged 10 to 20 who come from Gádor. Tickets are 12 & 15 euros.

The Ballet Clásico Internacional company perform the ballet ‘El Lago de los Cisnes’, (Swan Lake) by Tchaikovsky at the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Wednesday, December 4th, at 8.30pm. Tickets are 26 & 30 euros.

What’s On

The Andalucía Public Orchestral Barenboim-Said Foundation, attached to the Ministry of Culture and Sport, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Almeria with an orchestral concert in the Maestro Padilla Auditorium, Almería city, on Monday, December 30th at 8pm. Works performed include Berlioz’s ‘King ar’ overture, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. The Ukrainian conductor is Oksana Lyniv and the solo violinist is Michael Barenboim. Tickets are 20 & 25 euros.

Tickets for Teatro Cervantes, Almería city, from box office at Calle del Poeta Villaspesa,1. Open Mon-Fri, 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-2pm, or 1hr before performances, or from www.todaslasentradas.com

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, 10.30am1.30pm

Roquetas de Mar

Morriconi y 100 Años de Cine is an orchestral concert performing Ennio Morriconi’s best known film music performed by the Royal Film Concert Orchestra at the Auditorio on Saturday, November 23rd at 9pm. Tickets are 30, 45 & 48 euros.

Pastora Soler comes to the Roquetas Auditorio on Saturday, November 30th at 9pm. Her concert tour Rosas y Espinas celebrates her career that spans 30 years. Tickets are 42 & 50 euros.

The International Ballet Company perform the ballet Nutcracker Suite at the Roquetas Auditorio on Sunday, December 8th at 8pm as part of their 2024 winter tour. Tickets are 20 & 24 euros.

Roquetas de Mar Auditorio tickets are on sale at www. teatroauditorioroquetas.org or their ticket office, open Tuesdays to Fridays, 11am-1pm & 6-8pm.

What’s On

Águilas

The musical Aladdin will be performed at the Águilas Auditorio on Sunday, November 24th at 12.30am. Tickets are 15 & 18 euros.

Håkan Björkman, a celebrated trombonist, and the pianist Pilar Beltrán are the soloists in a concert at the Águilas Auditorio on Friday, November 29th at 8.30am. They perform compositions by Schubert, Debussy, Gordon, Sulek, Pärt and Bizet. Tickets are 4, 6 & 8 euros.

Puccini’s opera Tosca performed by the choir and orchestra of the Lirica Opera company comes to the Auditorio on Friday, November 15th at 8pm. Tickets are 20, 25 & 30 euros.

Aguilas tickets from Victoria Travel 968 410 929 and www. bacantix.com, Museo Arqueológico, www. auditorio-aguilas.org or from 2hrs before performances at the box office.

Exhibitions

The Almería Museum of Art Doña Pakyta has various exhibitions. In their area B they have thirty nine works by the artist Frederico Castellón entitled “Dibujos y Bocetas” that can be seen until November 17th. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 1.30pm and 8pm to 10pm, but morning hours only on Sundays.

Vera

Flamenco Guitarist Mercedes Lujan comes to the Vera Municipal Auditorio on Saturday, November 16th at 8pm. Tickets are 10 euros from the Convento de la Victoria or www.giglon.com

Mojácar

There is a Walt Disney Fiesta on November 16th & 17th. No more info available at time of going to press. See www.mojacar.es ocio & eventos

What’s On

Flamenco Dance Festival in Mojácar

This year, to celebrate the tenth year of Annual Christmas Flamenco Galas which take place in Mojácar Teatro del Centro de Usos Multiples (fondly known as the ‘ Artisan Centre ‘) there will be a unique performance dedicated to the art of Flamenco dance. This year the Festival will feature world class dancers from Barcelona, and the theme will be the beauty of the male and female dance partnership. The lead dancers male and female will dance together showing the passion and beauty of the partnership. Also there will be a showcase of the stunning long tailed dress (Bata de Cola) in its full glory danced by lead female dancer. As if this wasn’t enough, the Festival will also feature 2 top guitarists, one of whom started winning acclaimed awards from aged 12!

The Festival will take place on Saturday, December 7th at the aforementioned Teatro del Centro de Usos Multiples. Tickets will be on sale from October from:

1. La Súpertienda ( ground floor of the Parque Comercial de Mojácar)

2. Tourist Office Mojácar Pueblo. For pre bookings and more information, there is an English speaking number (0034) 687 480 694 (WhatsApp message).

Miscellaneous

Open Mic Night alternate Thursdays at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, kick off at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

PAWS-PATAS The secondhand book sale at Scotty’s El Tropico is held on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 1pm. All proceeds to stray cat neutering.

Send details of your events to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp 667 80 11 40

What’s On

Market Days

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Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Huércal-Overa, Antas, Berja

Albox, Los Gallardos, Cuevas del Almanzora

Mojácar, Bédar, Lubrin, Vélez Blanco, Palomares, Tabernas Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena

Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio

Villaricos, Purias, San Juan de los Terreros, Fines

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

Saturday:

Sunday:

Los Llanos, between Arboleas & Albox

Plaza del Rey, Velez Rubio

Mojácar Rastro, Multiple Use Centre

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities

Free Spanish and English Lessons

Available in some municipalities. Enquire at your local town hall.

Almanzora Group of Friends, Albox Library and Social Centre, Tues - Fri, 10am1pm, 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: 602 495 306

WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people.

Loose Women Club

Tuesdays, 1.30 - 4pm. El Chacho Bar & Restaurant, Mojácar. All welcome.

Flamenco Forum for English Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694

Dames in Huércal Overa

3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Tennis Club, Huércal Overa. All welcome. Tel. Jan Oliver 642 413 945.

Dames in Turre

Monthly lunches and trips. New members welcome. Chairman, Barbara Wardley, casaroojo@hotmail.co.uk. Secretary, Moira Armatage +34 711 007 192, mogsy2009@ live.com

The Royal British Legion - Zurgena & District Branch

La Parrilla, Albox, first Thursday of the month, 11am. Email zurgenaRBLsecretary @yahoo.co.uk. See www.britishlegion.org/ branches/zurgena

Indalo Hash House Harriers

Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. www.indaloh3.com

Mojácar Bridge Club

Contact Les Brice 697 297 991 or Ron Hounsell 711 064 726. www.bridgewebs. com/mojacar/

Vera & District Lions Club

The Lions meet regularly, including social events. New members and volunteers warmly welcomed. The Lions Charity Shop in Turre is open Thursday to Saturday, 10am-2pm. Mobility equipment available for those in need. There are plenty of roles for volunteers from occasionally moving furniture to scrapbooking, from event organisation to helping clean the shop. For more information, including forthcoming fundraising events see https://veralions. com, email veralionssecretary@gmail. com or call President Andy Pearson on 711 005 682.

The Royal British Legion, Mojácar First and third Thursday of every month (except July & August) at 11am, coffee and chat at Cokkia Restaurant (opposite Neptuno). Ex-Forces and non-Service people all welcome. We hold lunches and other events which we publicise at the coffee mornings and on local media. For welfare advice and help for the exForces community in need of support email SpainNorthCommunitySupport@rbl. community. If you wish to hold an event in aid of the Poppy Appeal or help at our collection points in October and November please email Mojacar.Committee1@rbl. community or ring 699 953 222. We are now on Facebook, click on Groups and search for Royal British Legion Mojacar Branch.

Psychic Development Circle

Various classes at different times. Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

Vera Photo Club

Local photography enthusiasts with a wide range of experience and photography styles. Critiqued monthly challenges, exhibitions, presentations and field trips. Join us on the first Sunday of the month in El Puntazo Hotel, Mojacar 10am - 12:30pm. All levels welcome. See www.veraphotoclub.org or email info@ veraphotoclub.org for more information.

Freemasons in the Province of Almeria

Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 27 37

Freemasons – The Side Degrees

Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 678 574 579

Albox Computer Club

Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed. www. alboxcc.com

Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho

Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930

Ancestry Club for Beginners & Intermediate Tel. 634 309 590

Mojácar Community Library

Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, 11am - 1pm .

Arboleas Indalo Gardening Club

Community Centre, opposite the Health Centre car park. Last Friday of the month, 10:30am - 1pm.

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities continued

Amigos de los Coches Clasicos

Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Hotel Rural Miguel Rosi, junction 559 E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-c-c.es, tel. David 630740502

Antas 1/10 Scale RC Club Thursdays 10.00am at RC Circuito, Antas. Ring Chris on 634328059 for more details.

Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande

Sunday & Wednesday, 9/9.30 - 12 noon. Contact Mick on 711 015 032

Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553

Pita Escuela Agave School of Río Aguas. A multicultural, environmental and musical project, specialized on the integral usage of the agave plant and the processing of its wood.Tel 630 66 18 65 (Timbe) pitaescuela@hotmail.com

Sunseed

A hands-on practical centre for low-impact living and environmental education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas near Sorbas. Free tours at 4pm. www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770

Religious Groups & Churches

Church of England (Anglican Services)

Mojácar, Sundays, 11am; Llanos Del Peral, Sundays,11am; Aljambra Chapel Albox, 2nd Thursday monthly at 11am. For directions, details and all church activities please see www.almeriaanglican.com or contact Tony Noble on 634303807. Also available Funerals, Wedding Blessings, Wedding Vow renewals and Baptisms.

Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses Friday 18:00 & Sunday 10:00. Poligono Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: 652 293 269

Turre Evangelical Church Sundays at 10.30 – worship, a not too long talk from the Bible, coffee and cake. Welcoming and relaxed – all welcome. Find us on Turre’s main street, Avenida de Almeria, corner of C/Alberquillca. Email: contact@turrechurch.es Tel: (0034) 711 035 486 Web: turrechurch.es

New Life Church, Huercal-Overa

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

Living Water Church Mojacar Playa Opposite Red Cross Centre and Salas Farmacia. Sunday Service 11am. Bible study, Tuesday 10am. Prayer, Tuesday, 12:30pm. Cafe Church, Thursday 11am to 1pm. See FaceBook or visit www. livingwaterchurchmojacar.com

Aguaviva Evangelical Church

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

Roman Catholic Masses

These can be found on www.misas.org for most places.

Support Groups & Charities

MACS Cancer Support Group

General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Fully Spanish registered charity. Shops in Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa open Mon-Fri, 10-2pm www.macscancersu pport.com Email: macscancersupport@ live.co.uk

Stepping Stones Carers Support Group

Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 www. steppingstones.group

Age Support Almanzora

Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox, open Mon-Sat, 10:0013:45. Lunch club, bereavement group, equipment loan, befrienders. Helpline 642 045 210.

A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous

Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Friday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojacar Playa (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@gmail.com

Universal Wonderful Street Academy

NGO that supports street children in Accra (Ghana). Registered charity. www. universalwonderfulstreetacademy.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154

Harmony Community Support

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

Walk for Life Arboleas

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer and need help or support contact our welfare team. Email irenewalk4life@icloud.com Tel. 643 63 81 77. To volunteer to help at any of our events and become a Friend of Walk for Life email claire.walk4life@gmail.com Tel 644602249.

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Music & Drama Groups

Open Mic Night

Alternate Thursdays, 8pm, at Miraflores, Los Gallardos, 8pm. Everyone welcome.

Indalo Players

Well established drama group always looking for new members to act or help back stage. Contact Jennifer Jordan email jenniferjanejordan@gmail.com/ phone 34 722 860 085.

Independent Theatre Group

Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or e-mail independenttheatre@hotmail.com

The Luvvies

New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc. Tel. 634 346 309 or e-mail 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

Orquesta Ciudad de Vera

A friendly group of musicians of various ages and levels. All newcomers welcome, only requirement is to play an orchestral instrument and read music. Rehearsals Vera Auditorio on Saturday mornings. See www. ocv.org.es for details.

Vera Voces

A friendly choir singing classical music, directed by pianist, singer and director, Barry Jobling. All welcome, no auditions. Rehearsals Mondays, 5-7pm, at Vera Auditorio. Facebook: Vera Voces. Contact veravoces1@gmail.com

All Aloud Community Choir

Meet every Wednesday at Bar Kubatin (at Hostal Meson) Arboleas from 3pm to 5pm. All welcome, no auditions.

Albox Ukebox

A friendly group that meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons in Charlotte’s Bar (formerly Chapman’s) in Albox to learn and sing songs with the ukulele. All welcome. For details tel. Chris on 634 375 471.

Yoga

Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331

VaVa Yoga Studio, Vera. Tel: 642 314 316

Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www. portiaoliver.es

Unalome Rooms

Yoga, chair yoga & more. Albox. See facebook. Tel. 722 469 570

Arts & Crafts

Sewing Group, Mojacar

We meet at Scotty’s el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds. 10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat.

Ladies Sewing Circle

Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774

Cloud Zebra Craft WorkshopsIn Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30. No experience needed.

Bedar Arts Centre

Ceramic classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:301330. For info, call 664 896 555

Mojácar Quilters

Cokkia, Mojacar Playa, second Tuesday of the month. We enjoy talking about quilting, having show and tells, receiving hints and tips from our members and learning new techniques. We are beginners and experienced quilters. Please contact Ruth Brown on 0034 711 011 629 or by email to ruth-brown@hotmail.co.uk

Dance

Strictly Line Dancing

Salon de Actos, Centro de Usos

Multiples, Mojacar. Fridays, 4–7pm. Beginners welcome. Contact: Glynis 648217503 or Mary Beth 661671526 or strictlylinedancingmojacar@gmail.com

Eleanor’s Line Dance Class

Charlotte’s Bar, Albox, Mondays, 2pm3.45pm. All levels welcome. 647932 078.

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

Ceroc Dancing

Regular social dance nights and dance workshops. Please call or WhatsApp Trace on 687251799 for more information.

Belly Dancing

Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa. Contact Fatima: 610 472 596

Bellydance Classes

Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521

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

Complete Beginners Flamenco

Mojácar. No specialist shoes or equipment required, friendly hour long class. Email info@lagitanainglesa.com

VaVa Yoga Danza (Spanish) With Barbarito. Cuban & Latin Salsa, Bachata & Merengue. Tel: 642 314 316

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Sports

Almería Lawn Bowling Club

Contact Shirley: 679 970 399

Bowling Club de Zurgena

Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. com. www.zurgenabc.com

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com

Indalo Lawn Bowling Club

First class facilities with all levels of bowling catered for. Visit our website http://www. indalobowlingclub.org

Mojacar Bowls Club

Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Jen 634346035, jencothier@gmail.com

Aguilón Amigos Golf Club

Aguilon Golf Course on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays teeing off just before 9am. If you would like to play email aguilonamigos2021@gmail.com

Badgers Golf Society Mojácar

We play every Wednesday and alternate Saturdays. All are welcome. Contact Paul Cunningham on (0044)7775837453 WhatsApp or badgersmojacar@mail.com

Boxers Golf Society Albox

All welcome to join us as members or guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Albox on Saturday mornings or email peterstooks@avired.com

Mojácar Playa Golf

Play every Tuesday around 11.30. Mostly at Marina Golf Club. Everybody welcome. Membership available. Call James 681 355 796. Golf trip holidays also available. Golf tour operator.

Forum Golf Society

Plays friendly events at local courses twice a month. Richard Price. Telephone 850993073 or rfp53@yahoo.co.uk. www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com

Golfing Guapas Society

We are a group of ladies of all nationalities meeting one Friday in the month...golf followed by lunch and prizes. All welcome. Call Vivienne 683 558 696.

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

Almería Golf League

Contact Les on 950 619 273.

Marina Phoenix Golf Society

Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com

Huzzah Golf Society

Friendly group of all abilities, playing Aguilon golf course each Monday and local courses. All welcome. Call or WhatsApp Gary 619 248 702. Fb: Huzzah Golf Society. Email: huzzahgs@gmail.com

Albox Club de Tenis

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

Cabrera Tennis Club

Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com www.cabreratennisclub.com

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

Tennis Coach

Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226

Padel tennis lessons

At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691

PartyLevante Sailing Club

Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small groups. Email info@partylevante.com or call 680942141 www.partylevante.com

Santa Irene Sailing Club

Come and join us out on the watersailing or crewing our safety boat. Every Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the north end of Garrucha harbour. Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com www. santaireneclubdevela.com

Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica Huercal-Overa.Classes for fun gymnastics, competitive levels, pre school and adults. Fully qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or info@adelanteartisitca.es www. adelanteartistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica.

Walking Football Club

Turre football ground, 9.30am, Monday, for training, exercise & playing. www. fclosamigos.com

Los Bandidos

Run, jog, walk a 5km route along the Paseo. Weds/Sat, 9am, Red Cross end (from 4th Oct). See Facebook. Contact Kevin on ironmankev08@gmail.com

Arboleas Table Tennis Club

Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30 - 10.30 am, building with blue door next to swimming pool bar, Arboleas. Beginners welcome. Contact Chairperson - Keith tel 634 326 350.

Fitness & Martial Arts

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

Mojácar Taekwondo 5 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain

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

Fitness with Hollie Newell, Turre Keepfit, Zumba, Hips Bums Tums, HiiT. Contact 634 317 391.

Jova Gym, Mojácar Various activities. www.jovasport.es 671 247 035. See facebook.

Qigong

Group courses and personal training. Partaloa and Albox area. Contact Ilse +32 497451953 or +34 643489975 https://ilsevanbrabant.com/en/course/ Qigong Classes Mojácar & Lubrín. Call 711 096 381.

Mojácar Qigong/Taijiquan Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11.00am. Samsara (Opposite Lua) monjchalao@ gmail.com. See Facebook gusfit.es

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 667 80 11 40

Your Stars

Mar. 21

- April 20

Apr. 21 - May 21

May 22 - June 21

June 22 - July 22

July 23 - Aug 22

Aug. 23 - Sept. 23

Your pilgrimage may end up being fruitless. Heed the advice given by family or old reliable friends. Unexpected bills will leave you a little short. Your moneymaking opportunities will flourish. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Don’t hesitate to visit someone who hasn’t been well. Better still, take your mate and let them foot the bill. Favours will be offered readily. You will have a tendency to exaggerate, which will lead to major confrontations with loved ones. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Think twice before you volunteer information. Don’t let others bully you into agreeing with them. Ferret out information that will hold them responsible. Your practical approach to life may charm someone who has been observing you. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

You may be in an extremely passionate mood this month. You can win points if you present your ideas this month. You can meet a new romantic partner or secure the love connection you already have by going out and entertaining yourself. Cultural activities will prove to be quite enlightening for everyone. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Don’t let your friends talk you into taking time off. You can help other people with their financial problems by setting up a budget for them. Don’t let them blame you. Pleasure trips or friendly get-togethers will be satisfying and intellectually stimulating. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

You may come down with minor infections if you have allowed yourself to get rundown. Trying to deal with your mate will be unproductive and possibly hurtful. You’ll need to exercise control. Family trips or projects should be on your mind. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 23

Oct. 24 - Nov. 22

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21

Dec. 22 - Jan. 20

Jan. 21 - Feb. 19

Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

You can make favourable changes in your home environment. Concentrate on home improvement. Small de tails will make a difference. Courses dealing with psychology or health care will be of interest. Drastic changes regarding your personal attitude are evident. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

This might not be a day for hasty decisions. Children may be on your mind. Family outings or a quiet stroll through the park will lead to stimulating conversation and a closer bond. In-laws or older individuals may give you a bit of a hard time this month. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

You can count on getting a pat on the back for your efforts. The talk you have may be eye-opening with regard to your present situation. You must make sure that all your personal documents are in order. Your anger may be impossible to contain if you get into debates with family members. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Your temper may get the better of you if a colleague has tried to ruin your reputation. Sign up for courses that will help you understand yourself better. You could easily lose your temper at work. Don’t push your opinions or ideas on others. You will be well looked upon due to your compassionate and giving nature. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.

Your lover will cost you dearly if you let them. Your passionate mood will be well received by your mate. You will easily blow situations out of proportion. Opportunities to make money may interfere with your personal plans. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.

Have a heart-to-heart talk with family and find out what the problems are. You may find that someone you really cared for in the past has come back into your life. Don’t overspend on children or on large purchases. You’ll find love and you’ll get into tiptop shape at the same time. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

Jokes of the Month

Living Longer

An elderly couple were killed in a car crash and found themselves being given a tour of heaven by Saint Peter. He told them, “Here is your oceanside large house, and over there are the tennis courts, swimming pools and two golf courses. If you get thirsty or hungry stop by any of the bars and restaurants that you fancy, everything is free”. “Heck, Gloria” the old man hissed to his wife when Saint Peter had gone, “We could have been here ten years ago if you hadn’t insisted that we eat stupid oat bran, wheat germ and low-fat diets!”

The Man of the House

A man had just finished reading a new book entitled “How to be the Man of the House”. He rushed down to the kitchen, found his wife and announced, “From now on, you need to know that I am the man of the house and my word is law. You will prepare me a gourmet meal tonight with a sumptuous dessert after I have finished my steak and two glasses of expensive wine. After dinner you will come upstairs with me and we will have the kind of sex that I like, before you run me a bath so I can relax. After half an hour you have to wash my back, towel me dry and bring me my dressing gown and slippers. Then, you will massage my feet while I enjoy a malt whisky. Then, tomorrow morning, guess who’s going to put all my clothes out, dress me and comb my hair?” His Italian wife replied, “My best guess would be the funeral director!”

The Debt

A man went to his lawyer and told him, ‘My neighbour owes me £500 and he won’t pay up. What should I do?’

‘Do you have any proof he owes you the money?’ asked the lawyer. ‘Nope,’ replied the man. ‘OK, then write him a letter asking him for the £1,000 he owed you,’ said the lawyer.

‘But it’s only £500,’ replied the man. ‘Precisely. That’s what he will reply and then you’ll have your proof!’

The Robber

An armed hooded robber bursts into a bank and forces the tellers to load a sack full of cash. On his way out the door with the loot one brave customer grabbed the man’s hood and pulls it off revealing the robber’s face. The robber shoots the guy without hesitation! He then looks around the bank to see if anyone else has seen him. One of the tellers is looking straight at him and the robber walks over and calmly shoots him as well. Everyone by now is very scared and looking down at the floor. “Did anyone else see my face?” screams the robber. There are a few moments of silence, then one elderly gent, looking down, tentatively raises his hand and says, “I think my wife may have caught a glimpse of you.”

The Blonde

A young ventriloquist is touring the clubs and one night he’s doing a show in a small club in a small town in Arkansas.

With his dummy on his knee, he’s going through his usual dumb blonde jokes when a blonde woman in the fourth row stands on her chair and starts shouting:

“I’ve heard enough of your stupid blonde jokes. What makes you think you can stereotype women that way?

What does the color of a person’s hair have to do with her worth as a human being?

It’s guys like you who keep women like me from being respected at work and in the community and from reaching our full potential as a person, because you and your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against, not only blondes, but women in general...and all in the name of humor!”

The ventriloquist is embarrassed and begins to apologize, when the blonde yells, “You stay out of this, mister! I’m talking to that little idiot on your knee!”

A Bad Day

Saturday morning, I got up early, put on my long johns, dressed quietly, made my lunch, grabbed the dog, slipped quietly into the garage to hook the boat up to my truck to go fishing for the day and used the remote to open the garage door. As I drove out, I discovered there was a torrential downpour, snow mixed in with rain and a 50-mph wind. I reversed back into the garage and listened to the local weather forecast on the radio, that said it would be the same all day. I went back into the house, quietly undressed and slipped into bed. There, I cuddled up to my wife’s back with anticipation and whispered. “The weather out there is terrible.” She replied sleepily, “Can you believe my stupid husband is out there fishing?”

The Missing Man

Two men were employed in a town’s public works department. They went to the main park and one dug holes, and the other man followed behind him filling them in. After a while, one amazed onlooker said: “Why do you dig a hole, only to have your mate follow on behind and fill it up again?” The hole digger wiped his brow and sighed, “Well, I suppose it probably does looks odd, but we’re normally a three-man team. Today however, the lad who plants the trees called in sick.”

The Women

Three women are about to be executed for crimes. One’s a brunette, one’s a redhead, and one’s a blonde. Two guards brings the brunette forward, and the executioner asks if she has any last requests. She says no, and the executioner shouts, “Ready . . . Aim . . .”

Suddenly the brunette yells, “earthquake!!”

Everyone is startled and looks around. She manages to escape.

The angry guards then bring the redhead forward, and the executioner asks if she has any last requests. She says no, and the executioner shouts, “Ready . . . Aim . . .”

The redhead then screams, “tornado!!”

Yet again, everyone is startled and looks around.

She too escapes execution. By this point, the blonde has figured out what the others did. The guards bring her forward, and the executioner asks if she has any last requests. She also says no, and the executioner shouts, Ready . . . Aim....” The blonde shouts, “fire!!”

The Olympics

An Englishman, a Scotsman and an Irishman were without tickets for the opening ceremonies of the summer Olympics but hoped they would be able to talk their way in at the gate. Security was very tight however, and each of their attempts was met with a stern refusal. While wandering around outside the stadium the Englishman came upon a construction site, which gave him an idea. Grabbing a length of scaffolding, he presented himself at the gate and said, “Johnson, a pole vault competitor”, and he got in. The Scotsman, overhearing this, went there to search the site for himself. He found a sledge hammer and took it to the entrance and told the security guard, “McTavish, competing in the hammer event” and he got in as well. The Irishman combed the site for an hour and was nearly ready to give up when he spotted his way of getting in. Seizing a roll of barbed wire, he presented himself at the gate and announced, “O’Sullivan, fencing team.”