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6 Local News 10 January is the month... Keep your finger on the pulse and find out what's happening this month. 12 Tough Mudder What better way to get back in shape after the over-indulgence of the festive period? 16 Trendy Tech What's coming in 2017 18 Sierra Nevada By Sierra Essence and The British Ski Center 20 Car News - Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid & Pure Electric By Martin Ward 22 Nerja Decorative & Fine Arts Society Details of upcoming lectures

24 Decorating your dining room 28 Zodiac Predictions by Manish Kumar Arora, K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant 30 Sporting Fixtures for January 34 Fellowship of the King Film & Tapas Evening 35 Competition: Name Jumble 36 What’s On Events and trips organised by local clubs 38 5 Classic Winter Movies 38 Competition: Sudoku 40 The science and controversy of supplementing for cancer

42 Healthy Recipe: Sea Bass with mango and pickled ginger salad 44 Local animal charities News from CAS and TAIL 48 Health News 50 Physium A new treatment offered by Rutger Diegaarde of Fisioterapia Holandesa 52 Interview with local artist By Carlos Garrido Wassink, student at I.E.S Sierra Almijara, Nerja 54-60 Tourist maps & info 62 Classifieds & Small Ads

Local News Local News Local News Vélez-Málaga shops want music copyright fees ended

improvement on sharing with Vélez and Rincón. New computers and new uniforms are also on the list. They have also launched their own Facebook page to share their crime fighting stories.

Beach Bars on Burriana have irregularities

Barcelona fines Airbnb and Homeaway

A campaign against being forced to pay a fee in order to play music in commercial premises has been launched in VélezMálaga. Local business owners who have launched a petition at Change.org say they are “fed up” with the Spanish copyright body “stealing our money”.

Frigiliana is one of Spain’s ‘Rural Wonders’

Frigiliana has come third in a contest to find Spain’s ‘Seven Rural Wonders’, organised by the travel website Top Rural. The award was accepted by the town’s Mayor José Antonio González at a ceremony in Madrid last month. He declared himself to be “very satisfied” with the result and noted that Frigiliana has been a member of the Association of the Most Beautiful Towns of Spain for two years, a select club to which only 43 other municipalities belong.

Increased Police presence in Nerja

The local police in Nerja will increase in numbers from 38 to 45 in the New Year. This will make a big difference to officers who will have more resources at their disposal. So watch out any petty criminals around town! The Police Force will also have another four vehicles available and two new breath analysers, which is a vast 6 THE MARKET PLACE

In their continuing efforts to crack down on unlicensed tourist accommodation, the authorities in Barcelona have fined Airbnb and Homeaway 600,000 euros each for having allegedly marketed apartments not listed on the Catalan Tourism Register.

National Police Officer in jail for running brothel

Following expiry of long term concessions on some of the Chiringuitos on Burriana Beach in Nerja in 2009, the previous council the PP chose to extend the concessions on a yearly basis. However, the current council which is shared by the PSOE, IU and EVA Podemos announced that the concessions would be put out to tender once again. The process may still be postponed as the council has now detected irregularities in the concessions of six beach bars on Burriana. Some of them do not comply with accessibility regulations, some have no opening licences and others lack of a goods inventory. The councillor stated it is a serious situation and wants to have an audit, blaming the previous council for the improper management of the concessions.

A Police officer in Vélez Málaga has been given a jail sentence of just short of 2 years for running a brothel in the town. The officer was suspected of renting out Dogs running wild in the a club so his phone was tapped and the Sierras near Canillas de Albaida investigators found out he was working with two other men. The men had set up a sex club employing mainly Romanian women as prostitutes and pocketing large amounts of their earnings. The women were forced to pay them 50 euros a day for staying there and were given strict rules and fined if they did not follow them. The women were constantly Packs of feral dogs are roaming the Sierra Tejeda-Alimjara National Park in fear that they would lose their jobs. near Canillas de Albaida leading to considerable damage and at least 10 New Walkway and Boulevard attacks which have left more than 50 goats and sheep dead. for residents in Vélez Málaga The Mayor of Canillas de Albaida Work has been started by Vélez Málaga has reported the problem to the Council for a boulevard of gardens Environments and Agriculture ministries which will run parallel to Calle Aceitune- of the Junta de Andalucia and Seprona ros. There will be a pedestrian walkway the nature protection arm of the Guardia with trees and hedges. The project has a Civil. budget of 590,000 euros and will provide The Mayor is urging all organisations to work for 233 local people. come together to put a plan into action to stop these dogs causing any further The Environment Councillor said that it harm. would improve quality of life for local residents and stop walkers and cyclists He confirmed the attacks had not been from having to share the bike path. commited so the dogs could eat, but to kill - most of the dead animals had The path will run from Camino del neck wounds but nothing else which Remanente to Aspro Velez and will be planted with deciduous trees to provide means they are not hungry wild dogs but domestic animals that are owned by shade in the summer but allow the sun irresponsible owners who allow them to to shine through in the winter. run free.

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TORROX PUEBLO

A charming 1 bedroom reformed townhouse, was a 2 bed, in the heart of Torrox Pueblo, magnificent south facing sea views, large roof terrace, separate storage room, partly furnished. EPC rating E.

A 2 bed apartment in a stunning location with outstanding sea views over Nerja, few steps, good parking close by, communal pool, fully furnished. EPC pending.

ZTM4362 Price: 160.000 euros

NERJA-SAN JUAN DE CAPISTRANO

A 2 bed, 2 bath apartment, southwest facing sea views, good size terrace and private garden, BBQ, communal pool, parking close by. Fully furnished. EPC pending.

ZTM4383 Price: 199.000 euros

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Price: 110.000 euros

NERJA-SAN JUAN DE CAPISTRANO

NERJA-LA NORIA

A well presented and spacious 2 bed, 2 bath town house, southwest facing sea views, dressing room, good parking, communal pool & tennis courts, furnishings included. EPC rating E.

TORROX COUNTRYSIDE

A rustic style 3/4 bed, 2 bath villa with mountain views, private pool, ample terracing, on a plot of 8,744m2. 10 minutes drive to Torrox,15 mins to the coast. EPC rating E.

LA HERRADURA

A 3 bed, 2 bath town house designed over 3 floors. Well presented, large east facing terrace, sea views, 32m2 garage fully furnished, a short walk to the town and seafront. EPC pending.

A substantial luxury 6 bed, 5 bath villa on a plot of 1,800m2, south facing, sea views, private pool, large double garage, air conditioning, central heating & lots more features. Furnished. EPC rating D.

CORTIJO SAN RAFAEL

An impressive villa, formally an Olive Mill, 5/6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 6,000m2 plot, 500m2 of terracing, 12x6m pool, tennis courts, 2 double garages and west facing sunsets to die for! Most furnishings included. EPC Rating E.

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Price: 199.500 euros ZTM4387 Price: 225.000 euros ZTM4365 Price: 239.950 euros ZTM4325

NERJA-CASABLANCA

A very well presented 327m2 villa. 4 beds, 3 baths, beautiful sea views, large private pool, lots of terraces, gardens, roof terrace, communal pool, air conditioning 7 heating units, double garage, furniture included. EPC rating F.

Price: 799.500 euros ZTM4111 Price: 995.000 euros ZTM4128 Price: 998.000 euros ZTM4386

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PRESTIGE PROPERTY NERJA (Ref: DG1500)

A rare opportunity to acquire part of Nerja´s history, this former olive mill has been carefully renovated into a large family residence, full of character and charm with many features. Consisting of six bedrooms, five bathrooms ensuite, a large open-plan lounge and dining area with central fireplace, spacious kitchen with separate utility, two double garages, spacious gardens, pool and tennis court.

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TORROX PARK (Ref: DG1502)

Well presented second floor apartment with communal pool, gardens & tennis. Currently configured as a one bedroom with a dining room but actually a two bedroom apartment. Well situated, within easy walking distance of bars, restaurants and shops. Pleasant views of the countryside, mountains and the sea from the terrace.

Price: 109.000 euros

Location, location, large southwest terrace and a sea view!! This is a wonderful opportunity to own a super apartment with its own parking space, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on Burriana beach Nerja. Excellent rental property.

Price: 295.000 euros

Awaiting EPC

PRESTIGE PROPERTY FRIGILIANA (Ref: PG245)

Carefully restored farmhouse in the Los Tablazos area. The property consists of 3 double bedroom, 3 bathrooms with an additional office or extra bedroom. Outside, there is a separate double garage, private pool and pump room all set in mature gardens with fruit trees and views across the Rio Chillar valley. Large lounge, dining room, kitchen and billiard room completes a spacious property.

Price: 599.000 euros

Awaiting EPC

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CORTIJOS SAN RAFAEL (Ref: DG1301)

Superior villa in an elevated position, south-facing with beautiful sea views. In total there are 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a separate kitchen for guests and independent living. A games room, study, sauna and Jacuzzi feature in this property. The pool is surrounded by mature gardens and terraces. To the east of the property you have a delightful fish pond. A real country feel in an urban area.

Price: 995.000 euros

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Awaiting EPC

BURRIANA (Ref: DG1501)

EPC rating E

Serious About Selling...? ...We Are Too! SOLD OASIS DE CAPISTRANO (Ref: DG1497)

Two bedroom, two bathroom, second floor apartment on the sought-after Oasis de Capistrano development. South-facing with sea views from two sunny terraces. Bright and airy inside with natural light from all sides. Beautiful communal pools & gardens.

Price: 245.000 euros

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Awaiting EPC

BURRIANA (Ref: DG1388)

NERJA (Ref: DG1498)

Two bedroom, two bathroom, ground floor apartment on the sought-after Fuentes de Nerja complex in the centre of Nerja. Very large south-east facing terrace with sea views. This bright and airy apartment is ideal for permanent living or a fantastic rental investment. Beautiful and large communal pool.

Price: 289.000 euros

Awaiting EPC

Large, modern detached villa, ideally situated behind Playa Burriana, Nerja´s most popular beach. Light, spacious and well proportioned with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & WC. Quality construction with delightful roof terrace. Huge basement with ample garage space, workshop and hobby area. Could be converted to additional accommodation if required. Sunny patios and pool area. Ideal as a permanent residence or for extended holidays.

PRESTIGE PROPERTY

Large detached villa, in the traditional style, on the exclusive Cortijos San Rafael. Generous plot with spacious gardens, lawn, and delightful patios and terraces. Large pool and solarium area. Both the main house and separate guest house, have three bedrooms, three bathrooms and are on the one level with impressive roof terraces.

Charming villa in the Chimenea area of Nerja close to Burriana beach. Southeast and west sunshine and many terraces to enjoy from morning to evening. There is a Jacuzzi for your enjoyment, a secure walled graden and the beach is in walking distance to the property. 4 bedrooms, including a self contained guest accommodation.

NERJA (Ref: DG1462)

EPC rating E

Price: 990.000 euros

Awaiting EPC

Price: 415.000 euros

PRESTIGE PROPERTY

CORTIJOS SAN RAFAEL (Ref: DG1385)

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Awaiting EPC

Price: 399.000 euros

PRESTIGE PROPERTY

VIÑUELA (Ref: DG1395)

EL PEÑONCILLO (Ref: DG992)

CAPISTRANO PLAYA (REF: DG1469)

Price: 180.000 euros

Price: 179.950 euros

Modern apartment with stunning sea views, just 300 metres from the beach. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, delightful communal pool and private parking. Watch the waves break on the beach from the terrace.

Awaiting EPC

Well presented two bedroom apartment on the sought after Capistrano Playa development just above Nerja´s Burriana Beach. Recently renovated with superb fitted kitchen, south facing terrace and views over the pond to the sea. Communal pool & gardens. Existing rental clients.

EPC rating F

Spacious country villa with easy access and views of Lake Viñuela. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, superb upper terrace with panoramic views of mountains, countryside and lake. Large pool, orchard and gardens, and driveway with electric gated entrance.

Awaiting EPC

Price: 295.000 euros

PRESTIGE PROPERTY

NERJA (Ref: DG1224) This unique and outstanding villa is located in the countryside of Nerja, just a 5 minute drive from the centre and the various beaches of Nerja. The villa enjoys panoramic south and west facing views of olive and almond groves, mountains and the sea. There is a large private pool surrounded by spacious terraces, all enjoying panoramic views. Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house, in excellent condition and sold furnished.

CAPISTRANO (Ref: DG1467)

Beautiful townhouse situated on a plaza. Less than a minute´s walk to the communal pool, restaurant, bar and mini market. Private garden and terrace to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. This unique house has an excellent rental history and must be viewed to appreciate its value.

EPC rating E

Price: 599.500 euros

Price: 299.000 euros

EPC rating E

ALMUÑECAR (Ref: DG1495)

Modern, end of terrace townhouse with panoramic sea and mountain views. Two bedrooms, bathroom and separate W.C., superb upper terrace, storage and utility room, quality finish, small garden and just a short walk to the delightful communal pool. Parking space included.

Price: 230.000 euros

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January

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KEEP YOUR FINGER ON THE PULSE & FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH

rock symphonic orchestra

3rd January at 9.30pm, Teatro Cervantes, Malaga Rock Symphonic will come to Malaga to perform the greatest hits of Deep Purple, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Aerosmith, Scorpions and AC/DC. Songs like 'Satisfaction', 'Hotel California', 'We will Rock You' and 'Sweet Child O' Mine' will be played by this orchestra, which is made up of 60 artists, who will give their audience a fantastic time with their special tribute to the best rock bands in history.

THE BEATLES TRIBUTE

4th January at 9.30pm Teatro Cervantes, Malaga The Mersey Beatles will be paying tribute to the group from Liverpool at the Cervantes Theatre of Malaga, playing the biggest hit songs from their repertoire. You will be able to relive the excitement and energy that so characterized the world famous group, as well as seeing recreations of their costumes and the instruments they used at their concerts. An unforgettable musical experience for all lovers of the band, where you will be able to enjoy all their greatest hits and hear the group's music in a fantastic live show.

popcorn day 19th january So why do we love popcorn? Well the obvious answer because it’s so tasty! But we also relate it to watching a great film and having a relaxing time with our friends or family. When TV was invented in the 1950s there was a huge decline in popcorn sales because people were not going to the cinema. But in the 21st century we can make it in the microwave, stick on a DVD and make our very own movie night! Try it on the 19th January - or even better go to the movies instead.

The Arcadian Modern at the Museo de Picasso, Malaga until the 5th February This is a major retrospective of artist Joaquín Torres-García, known as one of the principal creators of the Mediterranean movement Noucentisme. The exhibition features the entire range of subject matter that the artist approached throughout his career, with highlights focussing on two fundamental moments, the first being his participation in the European avant-garde movement, the second being his sojourn in New York and his striking repertoire of synthetic abstraction.

cervical cancer prevention week 23-29 jan This January the European Cervical Cancer Association (ECCA) runs Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Over six days, the organisation wants to draw awareness to cervical cancer by providing information on the development of the disease and prevention. Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust needs you to help them express and get across to people just how important it is to your health and well-being to attend a screening.

The day is all about remembering those who were victims of the holocaust and how their lives were brutally changed by Nazi persecution. On the memorial day we can remember those whose lives were changed by learning from these past mistakes and organising local events to inform people and remember the importance of standing up against hatred, discrimination and persecution.

CABALGATA DE REYES DE VELEZ MALAGA Centro Historico Velez Malaga - 5th January The most special night of the year is here and their Majesties the Kings of the Orient are ready to bring surprises for the younger children. Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar will be riding around the streets of Vélez-Málaga with their camels, their pages and their floats overflowing with toys, gifts and sweets. The excitement can be seen in the faces of all the children. And also in the parents' faces. After an intense evening of excitement and maybe one or two struggles to get the sweets that their Majesties the Kings of the Orient have thrown, the children must go to bed. Will there be presents under the Christmas tree the following morning? Will the Three Kings make all our wishes come true, or will they surprise us with a lump of coal? Don't forget to leave some food for the Three Kings and their camels!

FESTIVAL OF SAN SEBASTIAN in the pueblo of Algarrobo 14th & 15th January Algarrobo will hold a festival in honour of its patron saint, San Sebastian, on 15th January. The festivities start on Saturday 14th, when the patron saint is transported from his chapel at the top of the town down to the parish church of Santa Ana. Sunday is the most important day of the celebrations. From early in the day you can enjoy performances by groups from the town and gastronomic tastings of the most famous dishes and drinks of the region. When the afternoon comes, the Saint is taken back up to his hermitage. In the same way as when he is brought down, the procession is accompanied by floats and fireworks.

Information in this page is correct at time of print. Market Place magazine accepts no responsibility for changes to dates or times after publication.

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Tough Mudder?

It's January and time for another diet, health and fitness push! All that overindulgence during the festive season has probably meant a few extra kilos around the waistline and a greater desire to get out and do some exercise... What is a Tough Mudder? Well, if so, consider the latest trend in running - but not just running, with obstacles too! In the UK and America these events are generally known as "Tough Mudders" or "Spartan". They are typically endurance events in which participants attempt a 10km long military style obstacle course. Well guess what? These events have now arrived in Spain! In 2016 Riders Running held 2 events in our area, one in Alhama de Granada in May and one in Lake Vinuela in November. These events have proved immensely popular and many of them raise valuable money for charity and are also designed to promote teamwork amongst groups of people. Unlike other competitive sports these races often contain obstacles that would be impossible for a single person to tackle and are designed to encourage groups to help each other conquer each challenge. If a team enters they support each other and overcome any members fears by constant reassurance and this inspires them to achieve more than they would under normal circumstances. The first tough mudder challenge was held in America in 2010, it has been hailed as one of the fastest growing athletic activities with 2.5 million people having already participated in one of these types of events and their popularity is surging. When you think "obstacle course" you might imagine something to get under or over, some tyres to hop through - but make no mistake, it is not for the faint hearted. These events are skillfully prepared and are meant to test both mental and physical strength. The Riders Running event in Vinuela had obstacles like; pulling tyres, monkey bars, running up a river and swimming in parts, climbing over A-frames, swimming in the lake and crawling under a lot of barbed wire. 12 THE MARKET PLACE

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Reflections on the VInuela Race I competed in my first Tough Mudder which was the Vinuela race in November of 2016. With only 3-4 weeks preparation and training I was unsure if I should even be entering the race. Before the race my nerves were showing, but entering with a group of friends and the cameraderie and support really helped boost my confidence. This was our groups first real taste of what a tough mudder was all about and glancing around at the rest of the competitors made us feel a little uneasy as they all seemed really professional. We put on our war paint and waited apprehensively for the starters gun with more than a bit of trepidation. However, the excitement of the event with the fun atmosphere and music really took over and the energy and determination to succeed really helped carry you through the course. When I needed assistance to complete any of the obstacles there would always be one of my teammates or someone else on the course that was prepared to help. I remember one of my facebook friends in the UK saying, "A tough mudder, but there can't be much mud in Spain". He honestly could not have been more wrong, on the edge of Lake Vinuela the whole shoreline was a metre deep in mud and many competitors lost their shoes in the sludge. You could not see people's faces for the brown sludge that was splattered on them. Having already done a half marathon and now this event, I can safely say the buzz was much greater doing this. There was always something to keep you interested and motivated all the way along, a fresh challenge to master every step of the way, you soon forgot about any aches and pains ... until the end anyway!

Female only Tough Mudder? If you would feel uncomfortable doing an event like the tough mudder where the majority of the competitors are men there is always the opportunity to take part in a women only event. The first female only mud race to arrive in Spain will take place on 21st May in Malaga. It is not that ladies can't and shouldn't do the normal Tough Mudder, but lots of ladies would feel more comfortable with their girlfriends and it is a good way to ease into doing these testing events. The mud race in Malaga is also a shorter distance event at only 5km and is geared towards all types of ladies, those that want can walk, run or jog around the course. This particular race is also in support of breast cancer. So no matter if you are in shape or not, you are young or old you will spend an amazing day getting around the course surrounded by your friends. It advisable and much more fun if you enter as a team

but you can enter as a single if you wish and all the women completing will help on the course. See website: www.es.muddyangelrun.com

Other Events in 2017 Another fantastic starter race is the variation on the Color Runs, so called Color Obstacle Rush. This event will be held on the 19th February 2017 at the Martin Carpena Stadium in Malaga and involves just a 5km run with 15 obstacles of which 5 of them are colour stations where colour is sprayed on people. This race is very lighthearted, so if you feel you are not able to complete an obstacle you can skip it and get on with the next one. The whole idea of this race is the taking part and having fun while doing exercise and listening to music! Website: www.colorobstaclerush.es There is also a race called X Letix Malaga Challenge which will be held 60 minutes from Malaga by car in a suitable rural area on the 20th May 2017. In this event you can choose the length of the race you want to compete in either Small, Medium or Large. Small is around 6km, Medium 12km and Large 18km. It is an obstacle course designed for teams and the obstacles can be quite difficult to complete. You can also choose if you are going to enter to be timed in a race or just complete as a team for the fun and atmosphere of the event. See website : www.es.xletix.com There are also the Riders Running races that may happen but there have not been firm announcements yet. See: www.ridersrunning.com

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TRENDY TECH arriving in 2017 New iPhone 8

The next iPhone is going to be a major refresh for the product, according to a various reports and rumors. The so-called iPhone 8 is said to have an all-glass design, an organic LED display for better images, no home button, new screen sizes, and more. It's also reported that Apple is working on adding built-in augmented reality features - think Pokemon Go, but for all kinds of apps - but that might not make it into the next phone. 2017 will mark the iPhone's tenth birthday, so expect Apple to go all out to mark the occasion.

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New Form Factors from Fitbit

Fitbit launches new fitness trackers every year, but 2017 could have a twist. The company said recently that it's exploring new form factors for its products. What does that mean? It's unclear, but it sounds like we may see Fitbit expand beyond fitness trackers you wear on your wrist.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung's first opportunity to recover from the Galaxy Note 7 debacle will come with the launch of its new flagship phone, the Galaxy S8, in the spring of 2017. While there's not been much revealed about the device so far, Samsung has announced that it will include a new digital assistant powered by Viv, the artificial intelligence startup Samsung bought earlier this year. Oh, and Viv was founded by the same people who built Siri.

Xbox Project Scorpio

While the iMac has been updated with new, high-resolution displays in recent years, it's been a long time since Apple has significantly updated the computer. Bloomberg's Gurman reported that Apple has considered adding the new USB-C port to the iMac lineup, which makes sense since the company's other computers are adopting the new standard too. However, there haven't been any solid reports on the timing of a new iMac. 16 THE MARKET PLACE

Microsoft is going to supercharge the Xbox. The company is currently working on Project Scorpio, a more powerful version of the Xbox One designed for 4K TVs and potentially virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift. The console will be aimed at gamers who value performance over everything else. It's expected to launch in the autumn of 2017.

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Sierra Nevada The 2016-17 winter ski season in Sierra Nevada leaped into full throttle with exceptionally snowy conditions and by the end of the first week over 70kms (out of a maximum 106kms) of pristine skiable slopes were already open including the Laguna de la Yeguas and Montebajo areas. Since then further significant snowfall has brought the number of skiable slopes to just short of 100kms of skiing currently available. The Christmas/New Year period is looking to be one of the best in recent memory!

ith such spectacular conditions, why not check your calendars and get in touch with Sierra Essence and the British Ski Center to arrange a visit! As usual Sierra Nevada is planning a typically long season, running up to the beginning of May 2017.

open slopes that, even during busy times, rarely become heavily crowded – especially if you can come mid-week! This sense of space creates an innate sense of well-being and hence beginners tend to be naturally more relaxed from the very early stages of learning.

Whilst there is great scope for all range of skiing and snowboarding abilities, the immaculate snow conditions, pristine piste management and superb open layout of the ski terrain creates arguably some of the best situations for learning to ski.

The nursery slopes are very well located within the realms of the ski domain with easy access from the two main gondola’s that come up from the ski village. There are bars/restaurants and sun-terraces close by. The natural bowl in which the nursery slopes are situated is also the gateway to other ski areas and thereby makes the whole ski experience in Sierra Nevada a very compatible one for groups of mixed abilities whereby everyone gets to not only have a great ski but can easily meet up periodically for coffee breaks & lunch.

Novices to the sport are typically nervous about personal injuries, especially those of us no longer in our carefree teenage years! With the correct instruction provided by the native English instructors of the British Ski Center, you will find your confidence very quickly as you slide over wide

Families with children love Sierra

Nevada for these points as well as the child care facilities of which the crèche at the base of the Al-Andalus gondola is one and the well-appointed “Dreamland” snow garden, located up on the pistes next to the nursery slopes, is another. The open layout to the ski terrain also allows for great visual navigation and hence avoids the necessity to constantly draw out your piste map. Parents thus feel much more confident about skiing around with their kids where they don’t have to worry about taking wrong turns whilst they, themselves, do their utmost to simply keep up with their speeding little urchins! Sierra Nevada is actually one of the highest resorts in Europe without a glacier. From the ski village base of 2100 metres up to the top lift of 3300 metres, an impressive 1200 metres of vertical drop skiing awaits. The ski terrain consists predominantly of blue and red runs and so in addition to the excellent nursery slopes, the ski terrain highly suits the intermediate skier who will be able to adventure most, if not all, of the ski areas within the ski domain. Advanced skiers will simply love the open terrain and the extensive off-piste opportunities. The ridges of the Tajos de la Virgen in the Laguna area, offer some great technical couloir style skiing whilst the world cup Fuente del Tesoro and Neveros blacks offer both steep gradient and length of piste. Sierra Nevada is well reputed as Europe’s sunniest ski resort. Whilst this does not mean the cloud doesn’t come in, there really is nothing quite so perfect as skiing on quality prepared slopes under a blazing winter sun and deep

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blue skies – it really is a Skier’s idealism and there really is nowhere like Sierra Nevada for realistically experiencing it!! Those of you with a little more ski experience under your belts will be simply awe-struck by the views from the Veleta peak across the Mediterranean and even so far as the Rif mountains of Morocco. Perhaps one of Sierra Nevada’s greatest advantages over and above the majority of European ski resorts is its long season. Running typically from the end of November until the beginning of May, the full 5 months alone give greater scope for choice as to when to visit but more than this, the quality of late season skiing here is about the best you can possibly find. Considering first of all, some of the heaviest snowfalls tend to occur during the latter stages of March and throughout April. Then, the region of the Granada province has a typically dry atmospheric climate. What this means is that with the relative lack of atmospheric humidity, the snow absorbs much less of it and hence the quality remains much better and skiable for much longer periods than in other resorts which become extremely slushy and sticky very early on. As such, even at the end of April we can still feasibly ski great quality snow well into the afternoon. If you are undecided when to travel and are flexible with your dates, then we

recommend visiting during the quieter periods such as from mid-January to early February or from the second week of March onwards.

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Car News

by Martin Ward

First Driving Impressions – Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq EV The Hyundai Ioniq is the world's first car to offer three electrified powertrains in one bodyshell. These are: petrol/electric hybrid, pure electric which are available to order now - and a Plug-In Hybrid due in 2017.

e went down to Hyundai UK HQ in High Wycombe to try first the Hybrid and then the EV. The Ioniq is a unique design and Hyundai have not tried to put all this new technology in a current car, so the car has literally been designed around the various, complex powertrains. The Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine that produces 141ps, coupled to an electric motor that produces 43ps. It is always difficult to describe in words exactly how the Hybrid system works, but here goes… You start the car as normal, in this case by pressing a Stop/Start button situated next to the steering wheel, put it into Drive if you want to go forward, or Reverse if you want to go the other way (that bit is simple) and away it goes, normally under Electric Power, and the engine does not start. After a while, the engine fires up and takes over from electric and the clever thing is you cannot feel when this is happening. There is a light on the speedo cluster that goes from EV to Eco, which means when the EV light goes out, then it is under petrol power. When you take your foot off the accelerator, very quickly, the ECO (petrol power) lights goes out, and up lights the green EV light, meaning no petrol, the car is being powered by electric. As you go into a coast mode, then energy produced goes back to the Lithion Ion battery and is stored there, ready for use a bit later. Your style of driving would change if you owned or drove one of these for a while, and you would be trying to get maximum mpg out of it. On the short test route of around 35 minutes which included small towns, villages and a couple of junctions on the M40 I managed to get 58.7mpg, and I thought I had done well... but very annoyingly, somebody else took the same car out just after me, did the same route, and got over 64mpg. How cross was I…GGGGrrrrrrrr – so annoyed! The Ioniq is fitted with a very smooth 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. As good and much improved as CVT gearboxes are getting in other Hybrid vehicles, this DCT is so much more pleasant to drive. The Hybrid will be available in three models: SE which costs £19,995 and has 15-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, rear parking sensors and rear view camera, Autonomous Emergency Braking, and may more bits and pieces. Then the Premium, which I think is the one to have, that costs from £21,795 and has heated front

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seats, heated steering wheel, BI-Xenon headlights with LED rear combination lamps, 7-inch LCD display with satellite navigation. Finally the Premium SE that has leather seats and other nice goodies. The Hybrid has one of those ridiculous foot / parking brakes which is situated to the left of the foot brake. You press it to put the parking brake on, and press it again to release it. Stupid place to put it, I know other manufacturers put it there, but just because others do it, doesn’t make it right….. After the Hybrid it was the turn of the Pure Electric, which we have to say from the start does cost more than the Hybrid. There will be two models in the EV range: Premium which costs £28,995 and the Premium SE which is priced at £30,795, but the EV does have a slightly better spec than the Hybrid, so doing a direct comparison is not easy, but nevertheless it is around £7,000 more. Customers could potentially get a £4500 Government Grant towards the purchase of this car. Like the Hybrid, you push the start button, press either Drive or Reverse. The EV has a very nice electric parking brake in the centre console, so easy to use, and so much better than that foot brake thing – so the question is, if the Ioniq EV has an electric parking brake, then why hasn’t the Hybrid? Penny pinching, or just trying to be too clever. Either way, that foot / parking brake needs to be replaced. Back to the EV, after that rant. So you set off nice and quietly, and quickly, and after glancing at the ‘Miles Left in the battery (we had 96 miles) we drove it on the same route as the Hybrid. On the M4 it easily cruised at 70mph, take your foot off the accelerator and you get power going back into the battery, which gives you extra range. The official range on a full charge is 174 miles, but this is always dependent on driving style, weather conditions and other factors, such as driving at night with the lights on. The EV was so easy to drive, very intuitive and has everything in the right place. Using the adjustable regenerative braking took just a few minutes to get used to. This is operated via the paddles on the steering wheel column, if you press the one on the left hand side then this acts as a brake and generates more electric and slows you down much quicker. Use the paddle on the right, and slowing down is much slower, but generates less electric heading towards the batteries. I’m not sure if the brake lights are lit up when using this brake regeneration, if not then the driver behind will not know you are slowing down at potentially quite a rapid rate. After driving both powertrains that are currently available, then for me, the Hybrid wins in most departments, as it is just so much more useable, and cheaper, and if driven carefully and using the systems to their best advantage, it will be easily capable to get the same, or even better, than an economical diesel. The Ioniq, whether Hybrid or EV, offers a good level of standard specification, is well put together at Hyundai’s plant in South Korea, and has loads of room for five adults - and a good sized boot too. Ioniq Plug-In prices and specification will be announced prior to its on-sale date next year.

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Nerja Decorative & Fine Arts Society Tuesday January 10th at 6pm Casa Cultura, Calle Granada, Nerja Tickets only available on the night from 5pm The Ashcan School and American Realism artists A Fully Illustrated Lecture in English by Tricha Passes Sponsored by Iberian Funeral Plans The Ashcan School was an artistic movement in the United States during the early twentieth century that is best known for works portraying scenes of daily life in New York, often in the city’s poorer neighbourhoods. About Tricha Passes Tricha took her BA(Hons) at the Courtauld Institute, University of London and won the Sotheby’s Prize for a research project on Edvard Munch and the Christiana Avant-garde. Her MA studies were undertaken in the Visual Culture Department at Bath Spa University.

The lecture will explore the marvellous range of work produced by this group of artists in New York City before the First World War. Drawn by the realism of Dutch seventeenth century artists and the influence of nineteenth century French artists such as Courbet and Manet these young American artists sought to capture life in all its variety on the streets of New York. Their subject matter included leisure activities such as shopping and entertainment, immigrants arriving in the tenements on the Lower East side, playing and recreation in Central Park and swimming at Coney Island. The Ash Can group wanted above all for emerging American artists to find a voice for ‘their own art in their own land’.

Tricha has taught continually in the Art History Department at Bristol University since 2005 and in History since 2013. In 2009 she won the Teaching and Learning prize for the Faculty of Arts at the University of Bristol. She also has taught in the Visual Culture Department at the Faculty of Creative Arts at Bristol UWE since 1998, the Department for Continuing Education at Oxford University since 2008 and on American Studies Programmes in London since 1999. In December 2013, Tricha became an accredited lecturer for NADFAS. For further information contact Helen Sijsling: helen.sijsling@gmail.com

Nerja Decorative and Fine Arts Society sees in the Christmas Season in great style Thirty two members of Nerja DFAS started their Christmas Celebrations with a bang watching the amazing Son y Lumiére on Calle Larios to Carmina Burana which takes the breath away and along with the many street entertainers set the scene for the evening. We moved onto the Glass Museum, Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga where after a Cava Reception we entered the

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Music Room. A magical place that took us back centuries with the portraits of one of the owners, Gonzalo FernandezPrieto´s family surrounding an antique grand piano. We were entertained by the charming Noviembre Duo to an array of Arias. The couple, Miguel Angel Latorre – Piano and Elena Garrido - Soprano are students of music at Málaga University but performed liked seasoned professionals. We listened to classical opera with a feeling that we had been transported to one of the Grand Houses of Spain.

We then enjoyed a typical Christmas Meal which a Spanish household would serve when family and friends visited them during December using old traditional recipes handed down to Gonzalo. The fayre was simple with soup, a turkey and wild mushroom stew and a colourful meringue with fresh fruits reflecting our hosts aim to make us welcome in his home in the “Spanish Way”. The table for the meal was truly amazing, 32 matching place settings with antique porcelain, silverware and crystal making everyone nervous about having

an accident and breaking something (Hyacinth Bucket’s nervous neighbour Elizabeth from the BBC’s Keeping up Appearances crossed every one’s mind!) Fortunately for the lucky 32 participants in this Magical Christmas Treat we were transported home by coach so we could even enjoy the carefully selected cava and wine that Gonzalo provided in copious amounts.

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What style do you prefer to decorate your dining room The dining room, at least in the Mediterranean culture is not just the place where people eat and enjoy their food, but the place where family and friends gather for social occasions, always around a big table. The dining room is the focal point and the meeting point, a place where the ambiance created is vital. The impression people get from your room will depend very much on the style of decoration that you decide upon. If you are still making your mind up, let's give you some ideas. 1. Classic

4 always with some concession to details that go beyond the norm: an abstract painting presiding over the table, metallic details and original lamps.

3. Minimalist

The classic style is the most traditional style that goes with your home. In a dining room with these characteristics you can never miss a crystal-clear lamp, possibly spider and a large wooden table. The chairs can be of baroque inspiration or with a more elegant touch if they are made out of fabric.

If what you are looking for is a formal and clinical environment, choose minimalist decoration. It does not give out a feeling of warmth but it is comfortable and gives a sense of space. This detail will make any guest feel comfortable. For a minimalist dining room, discard any hint of wood. Metal, glass or even plastic is always welcome.

2. Modern

4. Scandinavian

The modern is now already a classic style. It is serious and elegant, but

Scandinavian decor always gives out a feeling of total warmth. Soft woods, pastel tones and a unique design is used so that it will give beauty

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6 and practicality to any home.

7. Functional

5. Colonial

In many cases our houses are small and we do not have room for large dining areas. If this is the case, you can always use creativity with more functional design. For example, the dining room could be inside the kitchen (kitchen/diner) and that space can be very cleverly designed to accomodate both functions. Many people these days are also opting for a more open plan approach where kitchen/dining and the living area is all together but with areas defined by the furniture/ fittings that are put into the space, rather than by solid walls.

If you want an exotic and adventurous touch, the colonial style would be the most appropriate. To create such an environment, one must only draw inspiration from the great classics of cinema: Memories of Africa or The English Patient. In titles like these we see things like dark wood, camel tones - and lots of tropical plants.

6. Rustic If you choose to decorate your dining room with plenty of country style with hard wood furniture and perhaps a piece of antique furniture passed down through the family, this will be a perfect space for large family gatherings.

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Manish's Zodiac predictions - January Manish Kumar Arora, K.P. Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader & Vastu Consultant Facebook: manishastroconsultant email: manish@manishastrologer.com Aries ( 21 March – 19 April )

You may develop new attributes, adding them to your operating style by giving form and method to latent abilities. It may be a time where you will break from the confines of what you’re in to seek a dream far away. Some of you may know a measure of retreat from your usual existence. Healthcare will play an important part during this time.

Taurus ( 20 April – 20 May )

You may come up against unexpected expenses with regard to interest charges or credit costs. Past dealings or obligations of a financial nature may come up for consideration again. Work patiently around both the obstacles and the people that block your path. There will be changes in family structure and some members may find themselves facing difficult conditions. The health of family members may be a testing issue.

Libra ( 23 September – 22 October )

There may be a refining process for the hopes and dreams you’re pursuing. Make sure your goals are practical and achievable, and your work methods are straightforward and discerning. The reward will be that you discover new potentials, skills and experiences that reveal different sides of you. Domestic harmony prevails and you may share new knowledge or beliefs with a partner. Work hard to ensure that everyone understands one another.

Scorpio ( 23 October – 21 November )

There may be new horizons or new ventures. You may be on the verge of a big domestic or emotional shift, one that catapaults you into a new framework of living. There could be advancement. There certainly will be change and political or religious ideas may play some role in the process of change. Allow passion and romance into your life for pleasure is one of life’s great recreational activities.

Gemini ( 21 May – 20 June)

Sagittarius ( 22 November -21 December )

Cancer ( 21 June – 22 July )

Capricorn ( 22 December – 19 January )

Leo ( 23 July – 22 August )

Aquarius ( 20 January – 18 February )

You may be looking at your career direction with a view to making change. Your responsibilities or obligations could be difficult to manage. The advent of a new relationship could change the state of things - your life direction and perhaps even where you’re living. Whether single or committed, some may have to leave a lot behind in order to pursue something new. Money matters will need review, especially where joint finances or credit arrangements are involved. Put off major decisions, the waves of change and stability will come. If single, you may find yourselves suddenly or unexpectedly in the midst of a new experience in the partnership stakes. You may be pulled between commitments at home and at work and have to find a better balance. Money may come freely, but go freely as well if you’re unrealistic or give way to speculation. Put what you earn into something secure, especially property. You may determine on a course of pleasure and excitement in your romantic life. Make sure you don’t pay too high a price for the thrills if you choose that path. If you seek the highest ideal of love, you’ll find fulfilment.

Virgo ( 23 August – 22 September )

You may need to study or withdraw from more familiar landmarks or reference points to make the transition. A cycle of interaction may come to a close. Something may change in your partner’s life, bringing changed circumstances for you both to deal with. Honesty and directness will win the day as you seek to move forward. New ideas or dreams may come from friends or from within.

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This month would be bringing the opportunity to search more deeply with regard to the answers that you seek. Secrets from the past, hidden matters or your inmost thoughts and feelings may come to light during this transit, causing you to see yourself and your life in a different way over time. Give time to your thoughts and reflections. You may need to attend to creative or spiritual life. There will be changes or unexpected developments that affect your working or professional life and thus influence life at home. This may include promotion, increase in authority or change in the direction of employment. You may make a break from a person or a situation you’ve been involved with. There could be a shift in habits or patterns out of necessity. Emotional matters may take your attention from work.

You may need to coast and concentrate on developing new avenues of expression. Increased responsibility or authority brings more coin to the family coffers. If you work for it, you’ll get it. Some of you may develop an intense interest or attraction for someone around you. Make sure you know what you’re getting into before you take a forward step. Good health can come from a strong sense of inner peace or serenity.

Pisces ( 19 February – 20 March )

Work and partnership may entwine themselves in your life. The advent of a few extra euros may change your dealings with people at this time and perhaps bring new people into your sphere. You may wish to upgrade living circumstances where others may need to reduce them to fit with budgetary constraints, coming from changed conditions. Learn from people who have an interesting or unusual approach to working and keeping healthy.

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SPORTING FIXTURES JANUARY SPORTING FIXTURES JANUARY FA Cup 3rd Round*

Premier League Fixtures* Sunday 1st January

Sunday 15th January

Watford v Tottenham Hotspur Arsenal v Crystal Palace

Friday 6th January

13:30 Everton v Manchester City 16:00 Manchester United v Liverpool

Monday 2nd January

13:30 West Ham United v Man. City 16:00

Saturday 7th January

Saturday 21st January

Middlesbrough v Leicester City Everton v Southampton Manchester City v Burnley Sunderland v Liverpool West Bromwich Albion v Hull City West Ham Utd v Man. United

Tuesday 3rd January

12:30 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 17:15

Liverpool v Swansea City Bournemouth v Watford Crystal Palace v Everton Middlesbrough v West Ham Utd Stoke City v Manchester United W.B.A v Sunderland Man. City v Tottenham Hotspur

19:45 Sunday 22nd January 20:00 Southampton v Leicester City 20:00 Arsenal v Burnley Chelsea v Hull City

Bournemouth v Arsenal Crystal Palace v Swansea City Stoke City v Watford

Wednesday 4th January Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

20:00

Tottenham Hotspur v W.B.A Burnley v Southampton Hull City v Bournemouth Sunderland v Stoke City Swansea City v Arsenal Watford v Middlesbrough West Ham United v Crystal Palace Leicester City v Chelsea

12:30 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 17:30 12:00 14:15 16:30

Tuesday 31st January Arsenal v Watford Bournemouth v Crystal Palace Burnley v Leicester City Middlesbrough v W.B.A Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur Swansea City v Southampton Liverpool v Chelsea

Saturday 14th January

19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 20:00

12:30 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 * Fixtures are UK times and, although 15:00 correct at time of going to print, are 17:30 subject to change.

Manchester United v Hull City

Cardiff City v Fulham Liverpool v Plymouth Argyle Chelsea v Peterborough United Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wed. Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa

Wednesday 25th January 20:00

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Thursday 26th January

Wednesday 11th January Southampton v Liverpool

Liverpool v Southampton

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Hull City v Manchester United

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ONE DAY INT. SERIES India v England 09:00 Venue: Cuttack

Sunday 22nd January

ONE DAY INT. SERIES India v England 09:00 Venue: Kolkata

Thursday 26th January TWENTY20 SERIES India v England Venue: Kanpur

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Sunday 29th January

TWENTY20 SERIES India v England Venue: Nagpur 30 THE MARKET PLACE

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Monday 9th January Cambridge United v Leeds United 19:45

Kick-offs in local time, subject to change.

18:30 Real Madrid v Malaga

Monday 16th January

Sunday 15th January

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Saturday 21st January

Celta Vigo v Malaga

England Cricket* Golf

Manchester United v Reading 12:30 Accrington Stanley v Luton Town 15:00 Barrow v Rochdale 15:00 Birmingham City v Newcastle Utd 15:00 Blackpool v Barnsley 15:00 Bolton Wanderers v Crystal Palace 15:00 Brentford v Eastleigh 15:00 Brighton & Hove Albion v MK Dons 15:00 Bristol City v Fleetwood Town 15:00 Everton v Leicester City 15:00 Huddersfield Town v Port Vale 15:00 Hull City v Swansea City 15:00 Ipswich Town v Lincoln City 15:00 Millwall v Bournemouth 15:00 Norwich City v Southampton 15:00 QPR v Blackburn Rovers Show Rotherham United v Oxford Utd 15:00 Stoke City v Wolves 15:00 Sunderland v Burnley 15:00 Sutton United v AFC Wimbledon 15:00 Watford v Burton Albion 15:00 WBA v Derby County 15:00 Wigan Atl. v Nottingham Forest 15:00 Wycombe W. v Stourbridge 15:00 Preston North End v Arsenal 17:30

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League Cup Semi-Finals* Tuesday 10th January

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Friday 27th January

Malaga v Real Sociedad

20:45 Osasuna v Malaga

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Tournament of Champions Plantation Course, Kapalua, USA

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Fellowship of The King Film & Tapas Evening The present season of 'Film & Tapas Evenings' continues at FTK’s Nerja premises in Pasaje San Miguel (near the main Mercadona) on Friday13th January at 7.30 pm with the film 'Old Fashioned'. This is a gentle, romantic movie, filmed against a backdrop of beautiful scenery that really adds to the film’s tender, rustic feel. It tells of a former student, Clay, living in a small town in Ohio where he works in an antique shop restoring “old-fashioned” odds and ends. He has also decided to turn the clock back with his own lifestyle, a total change from his wild student days; even going as far as choosing that “old fashioned” should apply to his lovelife too and so he embarks on a quest to engage in a traditional courtship, one in which he pledges not to be alone in a room with a woman who is not his wife. As the film unfolds, however, we learn that he is still struggling with guilt over his former life-style of sowing wild oats and finds himself in a battle to keep his high standards. The female lead, Amber, is a fun-loving drifter who goes wherever the wind takes her but who has been hurt in past relationships. She turns up in Ohio and rents the small apartment above the building where Clay restores furniture. She is mystified by Clay’s gentlemanly behaviour, sincerity and high ideals, although she does think him a “little odd.” This obviously cannot be your

average boy meets girl story, nevertheless, slowly and sweetly, though often painfully, the two fall in love with one another. Clay ultimately sheds his legalistic mindset toward romantic love but still manages to maintain his high standards of respect towards women. Do join us for this charming and life-affirming film to start the New Year. For more information call 958 658 439 or email fotk.spain@gmail.com

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Seasonal Special Dish (ask server for details) Hake with spicy paprika Whiting with tartare sauce Salmon with orange and dill Chicken curry skewer Roast chicken with a touch of red tikka masala Pork ribs roasted in their juices with a flavour of thyme Beef stroganoff Vegetable lasagne

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Do you have an event that you would like to add to this page? E-mail info@themarketplace-spain.com Lux Mundi Torre del Mar Daily Events In The Centre Please see website for full details Monday 2nd January The centre is closed for a national holiday. Thursday 5th January The centre is open from 10am until 1pm. Friday 6th January The Centre will be closed for the Three Kings. Monday 9th January Half an Orange "Bring and Share" lunch, widows, widowers and singles group. You are welcome to join us and make and meet new friends at the Centre. The group also meets on the other Mondays of the month for coffee, walks, visits to places of interest, etc. Time 13.00. Tuesday 10th January All activities at the Centre re-start. Tuesday 10th & 24th January Photography Group. From “Good Shot” to “Great Shot”, why not come and learn the art of photography with Rob Bell Photography. A fun and informal class to help you to get more from your camera/photos. Open to all, from beginners to the more experienced photographer, regardless of the type of camera you use.This season we will be looking at various styles of photography and computer software. There will be something for everyone!! Don´t forget to bring your camera. Please phone Rob Bell for information on where it is taking place Tel: 951066688 or mobile 678204428. Wednesday 18th to Wednesday 25th January Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Please come and join us, this is an opportunity to make visible the friendship and unity amongst the Christian Churches established in the Costa del Sol. Each day there will be Ecumenical prayers at different churches, for the full programme information please see the media and our web page: Lux-mundi.org. 36 THE MARKET PLACE

Thursday 19th January Coach excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 12 Euros available at the Centre. Proceeds for fund raising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Hotel Romero) 6.45, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets)7.20 and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. Depart Gibraltar15.30 approximately. PASSPORTS / I.D. REQUIRED. Thursday 26th January Coach Excursion to the villages of the Alpujarras. Ticket price 18 Euros available at the Centre. All proceeds for fundraising. Departure times: Viñuela (Football Pitch) 7.55, Torre del Mar (coach station) 8.15, Caleta (opposite Vets) 8.25, Albarrobo (Lidl) 8.30. Monday 30th January Talk about Italian Opera and Dinner. A fantastic evening listening to the Reverend James Tayler give an interesting and informative talk. Ticket price 12 Euros available at the Centre.Event for fundraising.Time 18.00. Tuesday 14th February Grand St. Valentines Day Dinner & Dance. Lux Mundi and the Royal British Legion with other local groups invite you to join friends and have fun celebrating St Valentine’s Day at the Salon del Mar in Calle Los Fenicios,Torre del Mar opposite the Mainake Hotel. The price includes a meal, drink and live music by Hector Bannon (of the Safari Lounge). Ticket price 32 Euros available at the Centre and the Royal British Legion. The proceeds will be distributed amongst the different groups and each one will decide what to do with them. Time 19.00. Please book in advance. For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@ lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site and sorry we cannot accept cards Contact: Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org web : www.lux-mundi.org

Club Internacional de Nerja Saturday 7th January Club Re-opens and 100 Club Draw. Tuesday 17th January Tapas Tour Thursday 19th January Quiz night Monday 23rd January Sierra Nevada Day Trip Wednesday 25th January Gibraltar Day Trip. Coach parks at Morrison's Thursday 26th January Burns Night celebration Monday 30th January Speak Spanish Starter Course Thursday 2nd February Pimientito Saturday 4th February Club 100 draw Thursday 9th February Ladies Pamper Night Friday 10th February PISCASSO 'He cannot paint!!' Presentation in the Clubhouse Friday 17th February Antequera Tour with Guide and El Torcal Tuesday 21st February Tapas Tour Please note the following: Prices are for members only. Visitors welcome, please enquire about visitors prices. Every Monday our social night is from 19.30, come along for a game of darts, various games or just to meet friends. We also have a very active camera club that meets the second & fourth Wednesday from 17.30. The new membership year started on the 1st November 2016 and is 15 euros per person. Bookings can be taken Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 11.00 am - 13.15 pm. Contact: contact us at clubinternacionaldenerja @outlook.com or phone 952521858.

Coral CoraXalia Mozart Requiem performed by Coraxalia International Choir, in the Auditorium Manuel de Falla in Granada. Based in La Viñuela, we invite new members to sing the Mozart Requiem

at the First Choir Festival in Granada which will take place in March 2017. You will be taking part in the performance with a full orchestra in the main concert hall of the Auditorium Manuel de Falla in Granada. Rehearsals begin this autumn and singers of all abilities are welcome! Contact: For more information call 669 682 139 or email: eucorax@hotmail.es

The Phoenix Club Wednesday 4th January

Robin Hood Pantomime at Fuengirola. Depart Algarrobo Lidl at 16:00 returning at 23:00. 22 Euros includes coach fare, theatre ticket and driver's gratuity. Friday 6th January Trip to Gibraltar, depart Algarrobo Costa at 8.30am. Cost 12 Euros per person. Passports essential. Friday 20th January Trip to La Canada and Iceland, 12 euros per person. Saturday 28th January Chinese New Year Lunch, Shanghai Restaurant, Torre del Mar, 16 euros pp for a set meal. Friday 3rd February Trip to Gibraltar, depart from Algarrobo Costa at 8.30am, cost 12 euros per person. Passports essential. Saturday 11th February Valentines Dinner Dance details tbc Contact: Gail on 951067723, email phoenixsocialclub@ yahoo.co.uk or catch us on the web at www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk

Chiringuito de Ayo Generally known as 'Ayo's'. If you wish to enjoy the best paella on the Costa del Sol, Ayo's is the place to visit. Ayo's is situated on the famous Burriana Beach, where tourists and residents are attracted by the Chiringuito's and restaurants, not just to enjoy the paellas, but also the unique atmosphere. Surrounded by palm trees, banana trees, and covered by an immense thatched roof, this is the ideal location to enjoy a beautiful day on the beach.

A wide range of international & Spanish dishes for all tastes. Meats, fresh fish, sea food, salads, & foremost, the house specialty, Giant Paella, prepared over wood fire under a thatched roof. No need to reserve, because there is always freshly prepared paella available.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK RAIN OR SHINE Restaurant Merendero Ayo, Playa Burriana s/n, 29780 Nerja, MĂĄlaga, EspaĂąa, Tlf: (0034) 95 252 22 89 www.ayonerja.com, E-mail: ayo@ayonerja.com

5 Classic Winter Movies Darkest January what better time to curl up on the sofa and watch a classic winter movie...? COOL RUNNINGS (1993) Derice Bannock (Leon Robinson), a top 100m runner, fails to qualify at the Olympic Trial for the 1988 Summer Olympics. To realise his dream of competing in the Olympics, he and his best friend, Sanka Coffie (Doug. E Doug), a champion push cart racer, seek out Irv Blitzer (John Candy), an American bobsled two time Gold Medalist at the 1968 Winter Olympics who finished first in two events again during the 1972 Winter Olympics but was disqualified from the latter for cheating and retired in disgrace to Jamaica, where he leads an impoverished life as a bookie. Derice's persistence eventually convinces Irving to be their coach, and the fun and games begin...

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) The wintriest Bond movie of all, taking place high in the Swiss Alps, where Bond’s nemesis Blofeld (Telly Savalas) is running

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an allergy research clinic, brainwashing his nubile ‘Angels of Death’ to go out into the world distributing lethal bacteria. Bond is played by George Lazenby and it’s in this movie that the secret agent meets his only wife, the tragic and beautiful Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg).

The Shining (1980) Would-be novelist Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) is interviewed for a caretaker position at a lodge high in the Rockies. Closed during the winter months when heavy snowfall make it all but unreachable, The Overlook is the perfect place for Torrance to while away the season in seclusion with his wife (Shelley Duvall) and their troubled son Danny (Danny Lloyd) as he finally starts that novel. But the Overlook doesn’t turn out to be the ideal writer’s retreat Torrance hoped for: something about the vast, eerie emptiness of the hotel and his family’s snowbound

isolation seems to set the wheels of madness in motion.

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987) Neal Page (Steve Martin) is an advertising executive on a business trip in New York City trying to return to his family in Chicago for Thanksgiving. Del Griffith (John Candy), is a traveling salesman who sells shower curtain rings. The unlikely pair join forces and resort to various means to try and reach Chicago in time for Thanksgiving.

HAPPY FEET (2006) Every emperor penguin sings a unique song called a "heartsong" to attract a mate. If the male penguin's heartsong matches the female's song, the two penguins mate. Mumble (voice of Elijah Wood), is unable to sing but can tap dance. Nevertheless, he is enamoured with Gloria (Brittany Murphy), a female penguin who is regarded as the most talented of her age.

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Geoff Kennett from Nerja Entries can be handed in to our Nerja office in Poligono Castillo Alto (behind Lidl), posted or sent by email (see contents page). The winner will be published in next months edition of The Market Place magazine. Please could the winner call 95 252 4103 or email info@themarketplace-spain.com to arrange collection of their e20 voucher for Masala House.

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The science and controversy of supplementing for cancer More than 80 percent of adults with cancer take at least one dietary supplement or use one or more as a complementary therapy. They include fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Still, many physicians warn against supplementing during cancer treatment. What are the dangers, and what is the safest practice? Oncology patients are at increased risk for weight and lean body mass losses, as well as nutrient deficiencies and not eating enough as a side effect of some therapies such as radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. Because nutritional status influences disease prognosis, tolerance of treatment and quality of life for those diagnosed with cancer, nutrition intervention should be the health professional's primary focus. If food interventions have proven inadequate, dietary supplements may be required. Emerging research suggests some compounds in dietary supplements may help manage side effects of cancer treatment, helping to reduce discomfort caused by certain chemotherapy drugs and radiation. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Evidence Analysis Library has found using supplements containing fish oil resulted in weight gain or stabilization in adult oncology patients who experienced weight loss because of treatment, although more research is needed to determine the optimal dose. The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, DHA, 40 THE MARKET PLACE

provide anti-inflammatory effects that may help limit the neurotoxic effects of some chemotherapy drugs. However, caution is advised when taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements because side effects are possible, including an increase in bleeding and drug interactions. Multivitamin and multimineral supplements that provide 100 percent of the Daily Value for nutrients can be considered safe for healthy individuals, but a person undergoing cancer treatment should be assessed by a physician or registered dietitian nutritionist to determine if this type of supplementation is needed based on symptoms and the amount of calories taken in from food. Certain minerals have been shown to reduce side effects of cancer treatment; strontium has been used to relieve bone pain associated with prostate and breast cancers. Some research on antioxidant supplements has shown benefits, including reduced side effects, but many physicians fear these supplements may reduce the effectiveness of cancer treatment therapy. Study results remain mixed due to the variability in supplement dose, intake and treatment type. Curcumin (present in turmeric) has been shown to inhibit enzymes that stimulate inflammation; preliminary research suggests taking a dietary supplement containing turmeric extract may stabilize disease progression in some patients with treatment refractory colorectal cancer. However, curcumin can cause blood thinning, so caution should be used. Glutamine powder, a conditionally essential amino acid, is another supplement that may help lessen cancer treatment side effects, such as mouth sores and diarrhea. Research shows it appears safe in doses up to 40 grams per day and appears to decrease the incidence, severity and duration of mouth pain in some patients undergoing chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant. Many supplement interventions have not been studied in oncology patients, so additional research on safety and efficacy is critical. Research will likely continue to emerge on dietary supplements to help maximize the therapeutic effect while reducing toxicity of chemotherapy drugs. Patients undergoing cancer treatment often take multiple drugs, which increases their risk of potential interactions. For safety, it's important to disclose all supplements to health care providers and not begin taking new supplements without clearance from an oncologist. In addition, use caution and avoid products that claim to be miracle cures, breakthroughs or new discoveries, as well as those that claim to have benefits but no side effects, or are based on a secret ingredient or method.

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Sea Bass with Mango & Pickled Ginger Salad

INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4 PEOPLE The Sauce

The Salad

l 1 tbsp canola oil l 3 ounces chicken breast, chopped l 5 garlic cloves, sliced l 2 large shallots, sliced l 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced l 1 tbsp flour l 2 cups dry red wine l 3 cups chicken stock low salt l 1 tbsp unsalted butter

l 2 tbsp julienned mango

INSTRUCTIONS l

MAKE THE SAUCE In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, shallots and ginger and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by two-thirds, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the butter. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve into a small bowl and keep warm. Discard the solids.

MAKE THE SALAD In a small bowl, combine the

PREPARE THE FISH Preheat the oven to 400Â° and

TO SERVE transfer the fish to plates and top with the salad. Drizzle some of the sauce around the fish and pass the rest at the table. Serve with rice.

l 1 tbsp finely chopped tomato l 1 tbsp thinly sliced pickled ginger l 2 tsp thinly sliced coriander l 2 tsp of blanced peanuts (chopped) l 1/2 tsp fish sauce l 1 lime halved

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As you read this most of the festive Christmas and New Year celebrations will be over only excepting Three Kings. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves. At Tail we had a dinner dance with cabaret at El Pino in Torrox Park arranged by Andy & Jacky Mann, very well attended and how some danced; then Gill and Dave Armstead put on an evening at their cortijo for the volunteer workers at the Refuge, what a reward for all their efforts; then Tail put on our annual party at Lew’s Restaurant for all the volunteers that help in the two shops and also those who do so much to keep the ship afloat. All this was followed the next night by an evening of entertainment and oriental food at the Hong Kong Restaurant arranged by two of our sponsors, Veterinary Dr Doolittle and Animal Express.

The new shop has been successfully trading since December 5 and CAS will be hosting a grand opening party on Monday, January 9. Stop by for a drink and a biscuit while you browse at what is on offer.

Caramela a puppy who was handed into us found wandering in Torrox Park

It has also been an extremely satisfying period for adoptions, we don’t keep such detailed records readily available but all at Tail are of the opinion that we have never had such numbers of rescued dogs being placed in new homes ever before, and that does not include fostering, which though important is not a final result.

The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is very pleased to announce the opening of its new, much larger fund-raising shop in Nerja. Second hand clothing and bric-a-brac can be found on sale, raising much-needed cash for the charity.

The shop is at calle Castilla Perez, 2, next door to the Good Stuff Café, and very close to the Supersol supermarket. It will be open Monday to Saturday from 10.00an to 2.00pm, but closed on Sundays and holidays.

CAS fund raising news CAS Ball raises over E2k The Costa Animal Society’s 30th Anniversary Winter Ball during December was a smashing success with almost 70 guests in attendance and over E2,200 raised to help the animals in need. The efforts of the volunteers who organised the event were rewarded with lots of positive feedback. The entertainment provided by the Mark T. Connor Band was a hit with the crowd as they played favourites from the 60s, 70s and 80s, complete with costume changes.

So if you feel that you would wish to start the New Year doing something satisfying and worthwhile, you will be most welcome at Tail in any area you choose to help, and you would be joining a multinational group of all ages who have fun and feel contentment with what they achieve. Don’t be on the sidelines, get stuck in!!

C.A.S. (Costa Animal Society) Happy New Year from CAS As the Costa Animal Society (CAS) begins 2017 and its 31st year as a registered charity, we cannot express enough gratitude towards our volunteers and supporters throughout the year. From the people who give their time in the CAS shop and at various markets to those who provide donations and financial support, we could not carry on the work we do without your assistance. Last year local business such as Dentadanes, Stephen’s Restaurant and Bar 19 were financial sponsors through regular donations and creative ways of raising funds such as the Bar 19 five litre Jameson’s raffle, with the proceeds given to CAS. CAS, and the stray and abandoned animals helped by its volunteers, look forward to your continued support this year.

Harper family win top raffle prize

CAS would like to thank all of the local businesses and individuals who sponsored the ball and provided raffle prizes, which were a vital part of this fundraising effort. The grand prize was a Fortnum and Mason luxury Christmas hamper won by the Harper family who have adopted several rescues over the years. It was a wonderful start to everyone’s Christmas season.

CAS Quiz Night The Punta Lara Bar is proud to host a charity quiz in aid of the Costa Animal Society (CAS) on January 20 at 7.30 for 8.00pm. Quiz Mistress Laura will be whipping the punters into shape with a few brain teaser questions to mark the New Year. The E3 entrance fee and all raffle proceeds go directly towards helping CAS help animals in need. Food and drink are available at the bar, and advance booking is essential by calling Mark at 635 369 673.

Sunday Market Volunteers who run the Costa Animal Society (CAS) stall at Nerja’s Sunday car are there every week with good quality bric-a-brac and clothing at bargain prices on offer. Look for the CAS sign and giant cat at stall 174 located on the right hand side as you enter the market. BAR 19 Fund Raiser

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Keep in touch with the Costa Animal Society through the CAS website (www.casnerja.org). continued on page 46

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as her current foster home will very soon no longer be available.

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The Costa Animal Society is always in need of more volunteer helpers in a number Happy doggie endings of areas, so if you have spare As we write this piece in time to fill, please make mid-December, the Costa contact! Animal Society (CAS) is In particular, more fundraisers helping Rosie prepare for are needed to work with our her flight to Norway to meet team, people are required to Carmen her new family, while one help with the feeding of the of our Nordic sister charities cats at the numerous feeding volunteer was able to rescue Kitty stations maintained by CAS, is conducting a home check Carmen to relocate her to interview for her brother and animal lovers who could Kitty is only young and has Seacrest where she is now Santi. These are the last undertake a monthly airport now been treated against living in a warm, dry kennel run are necessary to take two of Millie’s pups to be refleas and worms, has tested animals being re-homed in homed and Santi would make and can sleep safe at night. negative for Aids and northern Europe to catch their the third one to go to Norway. Like many street dogs, leukaemia and has been flights. Carmen is a bit skittish and vaccinated and neutered. Henrietta was rescued from afraid of men but we are In addition, fosterers are She’s friendly and loving so Frigiliana campo by a German working on gaining her always required to take shortjust needs a home or foster couple and was temporarily term care of animals until a confidence and rehabilitating home. housed in kennels. She is a permanent home can be found her so she can be re-homed. very shy, sweet young pup And we have also helped to for them. Even if you are only All of these female dogs who was immediately rehome Jasmine, a cat who here for few months a year, homed to Germany and flew to would make lovely was found abandoned with CAS would appreciate your companions so if you would her new life on December 15. her bed and food, but with help. like to meet these girls please a back paw missing, and For a no-obligation chat, also Larry who had been Dot call Seacrest at 95 252 1426. contact Vera on 95 252 9670 For a no obligation chat about seen wandering around the for general enquiries. Simone pedestrian area of Torre del re-homing or fostering an on 619 903 815 can answer Mar for a week befriending animal from CAS, please call queries about airport runs in anyone who he could rub up the charity’s secretary Diana English or German. against! on 679 714 612. And despite the tough times, Jasmine money is still needed to cope CAS cat corner with the continuous flow of abandoned dogs and cats It has been another good requiring help from the Costa month for finding new homes Animal Society. for cats. Dot and Nina are two lovely If you could donate a little to From one litter of kittens, who females who are staying help the animals, CAS would were found abandoned in at Seacrest Kennels until be most grateful. August and bottle fed, Barry, forever homes can be found Bank : Cajamar Maurice and Robin now all for them. Both are 1-2 years Account Name: have homes here in Spain. old and are lovely girls with Costa Animal Society Their sisters Kylie and Dani loads of personality. Dot is a Account Number: Bodeguero, which is similar to (now renamed Abi and Ziva) 3058 0728 03 2720100283 For a no obligation chat about BIC-Swift Code: CCRIES2A a large Jack Russell, and Nina went to their new home last month. re-homing or fostering an IBAN Code: is a miniature Podenco. animal from CAS, please call ES91 3058 0728 0327 2010 0283 They share a kennel and love the charity’s secretary Diana to play with other dogs but Thank you. on 679 714 612. they both think chasing cats Map spot is a fun game although we do Veterinary Clinic 39 not think they would hurt one. Both of these females are very sweet and would make a wonderful addition to any family. There has been lots of John, Paul, George interest in Dot over the year and Ringo at 8 weeks From a litter of four boys but she has still not yet been born in September, John and chosen. Ringo (now Lenin and Mao) Little Carmen was living rough in a black plastic bucket now have a new home here We speak English, German & Spanish in a parking area of San Juan while their brothers Paul and C/. Chaparil, Edif. Corona, Local 5, NERJA George are still in need of de Capistrano and she was Tel: 95 252 18 38 • Mobile: 609 982 941 (24HRS) being fed by several Swedish one. continued from page 44

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Health, Body & Soul Love your life more with advice on how to lead a healthy lifestyle

The most overlooked cause of belly fat all sorts of ramifications, especially on how fat But since many are still cells function. relying on a countless Research number of sit-ups to indicates get it, let's just make that too little one thing clear: there slumber are less painful and reduces your longer lasting ways to fat cells’ ability get the amazing middle to respond we crave. properly to As much as you hate the hormone to hear it, there’s no insulin, which is crucial for regulating energy storage and silver bullet to fighting use. belly fat. You have to In other words, our fat cells also need sleep to function go back to the basics: Eat a balanced diet and properly otherwise they too, can get ‘metabolically’ groggy. Over time the disruption to insulin is responsible not only make fitness part of for an unsightly ‘muffin top’, but can also be a risk factor for your everyday life. type 2 diabetes, heart attacks and stroke. But while belly fat can Insulin also has a knock-on effect on appetite-controlling still accumulate for hormones: leptin and ghrelin. Leptin is responsible for those who exercise regularly and maintain telling your brain that it is satisfied or full. Ghrelin tells you when you are hungry. a decent diet, what’s most often overlooked But it’s rare you’ll reach for carrots when you’re tired. is the amount of shutInstead, people crave high-sugar/high-fat foods for an eye we get each night. energy hit to get them through the day. This brings us back Scientists have known to insulin, which determines whether food gets used right away for immediate energy, or stored as fat. Eat the wrong for years that sleep kind of foods, chances are it’s the latter. deprivation has We ALL want a flat stomach. No surprise there.

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2015 to determine if they had died. Professor Singh-Manoux added: “We looked at markers of inflammation such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP) and a1-acid glycoprotein (AGP). “The latter was found in a recent metabolomics study to be a strong predictor of death within five years. “When a recent metabolomics study highlighted the importance of AGP, our question was how relevant is this marker when compared to other known inflammatory markers. The novelty of our approach lies in being able to assess risk of mortality in the short - and longterm.“ “Our findings show IL-6, which is already known to be important to heart disease, to do better than AGP. Research on biomarkers is progressing fast, and it is important to undertake checks like in the

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Student interviews local artist Interview by Carlos Garrido Wassink, student at I.E.S Sierra Almijara, Nerja

After a long Spanish History class, it was the time to meet a renowned local artist. I was tired because I had been having classes for five hours, but when I remembered Renate Van Nijen was going to come, I recovered my spirit. I’m Carlos Garrido Wassink and I’m studying 2º of Bachillerato at Sierra Almijara high school in Nerja. I had written some questions on a piece of paper about her life and ‘Secret Thoughts’, a collection of 24 sensual stories that most of the students of my class had read. We were all now in the English class, and I was prepared to ask her questions. Q: Where do you come from? Renate: I was born in the Netherlands. Q: What do you do? R: I’m an artist. I normally paint, write, make clay figures and mandalas. Q: Do you prefer prose or poetry? R: I prefer much more prose, because I consider poetry harder to create. Q: Who’s your favourite writer? R: It’s Deepak Chopra. He’s a spiritual writer that I’m really interested in. Q: When did you come to Spain? R: I’ve been in Spain since 2003. Q: Where do you live now? R: I live in La Herradura, a village close to Nerja, in the south of Spain. For me, La Herradura is a good place to live because there are many artists to speak with.

Q: Do you prefer writing or painting? R: It depends. For a period of time I preferred writing because I could have more ideas to write, but there are other times when I have more inspiration and I prefer painting. It also depends on my mood. Q: How often do you write? R: I usually write everyday.

Q: What are you hobbies? R: I love travelling. I’ve visited many places like Israel, New Zealand, Italy and of course, Spain. I have learnt different techniques and acquired new experiences in those countries.

Q: Which technique do you prefer using in your paintings? R: I know hundreds and hundreds of techniques, but I prefer using abstracts, with oils and acrylics.

Q: Why did you decide to be an artist? R: Well, as a child, I spent a good part of my time drawing. When I got older, I decided to study Arts, but I finally couldn’t. Anyway, it wasn’t an obstacle to me and I didn’t stop working on what I enjoy doing.

Q: We can find a red moon in many of your paintings. What do they mean? R: They represent the goddess Isis, symbol of the feminine creativity.

Q: Have you ever had another job? R: Yes, I had. I worked as an English teacher, translator and a journalist, but I preferred doing arts.

Q: Do you have any paintings exhibited? R: I have had some of my creations exhibited internationally for 25 years in cities like New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, etc.

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Nerja

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Clubs & Organizations

41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please look at www.41clubnerja.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS English Meetings, Nerja, Centro Giner de los Rio, C/ Diputación 2, Fri: 8:30pm, Sat: noon, Tue: 3pm. Local contact number: 657 180 373. AA Hotline 600 379 110 Almijara Bowls Club Open for play on 6 outdoor rinks 7 days a week at La Raqueta Tennis and Bowls Club, located opposite the Nerja Club Hotel (N340) and between Supersol and the entrance to Capistrano Village. Club days Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11amstart. Prospective members welcome. Tel: 95 252 2225 Website: http://almijarabowlsnerja. wordpress.com Bowls At the Hotel Jimesol The Nerja Short Mat Bowls Club offers friendly short mat bowls at the centrally located Hotel Jimesol. Bowling every Monday and Thursday afternoons from 1.45pm to 4.15 pm with members of the original short mat bowls club in Nerja. Visitors and new members most welcome. Equipment and tuition available. Contact ; Marian Collins 952 523 754 or Malcolm Saunders 952 520 579. BUENA VISTA PETANCA CLUB Plays on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at Verano Azul, Nerja. Contacts: Nigel Kind: 952 530 779, Nigel Wallace: 951 321 215 or David Abbott: 699 210 776. CLUB INTERNACIONAL DE NERJA Calle San Juan 42. Nerja. Social and Cultural Association No 1612. Telephone during opening hours 00 34 952 521 858. Opening hours: Mon from 19.30 hrs/Tues, Thurs and Sat 11.00 to 14.00 hrs. Open Some Thursday Evenings check for details. Facebook: cidnerja. New membership year started on the 1st November 2016 and is E15 per person. COSTA ANIMAL SOCIETY Visit our shop at Calle Ferran 12, Nerja. Tel.952 52 36 07. For events/trips Tel. Richard. 952 03 70 95 or 659 458 020. To visit our animals awaiting homes Tel. Wendy 952 03 70 95. COSTA CAMERA CLUB NERJA We are a group sharing an interest in photography and are of mixed ability and experience. We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5.30pm in the Salon Social, Capistrano Village. Anyone interested in joining us will be most welcome so come along and see what we do but please either contact us first or check our website as we sometimes travel elsewhere on club days to take pictures. Telephone 645 053 258, email coscamclub@ gmail.com or look at our web site www.costacameraclub.com. CUDECA CANCER CHARITY, is always in need of quality furniture in good saleable condition, (sofas, beds, bookshelves etc), so if anyone has anything they are able to donate, they should ring Tony on 661 826 654, or Melanie on 638 108 564, who will collect from all over the Axarquía region (ie from Nerja to approx Rincón de la Victoria and upwards from all the villages etc). Cudeca NERJA Support Group to help people who are living with the difficult situation of cancer or other life limiting illnesses or the people who care for them. 2nd Thursday of each month at 11.30 a.m. in the Caritas room at the rear of El Salvador Church on the Balcon de Europa. We also help by telephone 952 564 910 or e-mail: cudeca@cudeca.org FOTOCLUB NERJA C/ Diputación nº2 (Centro Giner de los Rios) Nerja. Enjoy photography with us! 600204021 GINS Golf International Nerja Society. Founded in 1988 the Society has over 300 Members and plays golf competitions very week at Anoreta, Baviera and Los Moriscos and monthly at Granada. We also have a Social Calendar for Members and partners to enjoy. Guest are welcome to play with us. Please visit www.ginsgolf.com, email membership@ ginsgolf.com or telephone 696 079 563 for more details. GRUPO DE CAMERA CANTILENA Small, early music group. Performing primarily vocal music from medieval to late renaissance Spain and France. Instrumentalists welcome. Wednesday evening rehearsals. Tel 952 520 003. IMLG - Informal Multilingual Group - Meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at Numero Seis, Calle Chaparil at 8:30pm. For more information call Janine 952 52 52 17 KING OF HEARTS BRIDGE CLUB Monday, Thursday and Friday at 3pm. Rest Haveli, C/ Cristo 42, Nerja. Tel. 952 52 42 97 LIONS CLUB - NERJA visit us at the NERJA LIONS SUNDAY MARKET, held every Sunday of the year on the market place at Almijara 11, open to the public from 8-00 hrs until 14 -00 hrs. Tel: Elke Lange 693706900 or Tristan Mosedale 958 639 896. Lodge of European Fraternity No 52, Brethren wishing to attend any of the Lodges, should contact Secretary, in the first instance by telephone, on 95 203 7599. Move It To Music! is a gentle, informal and fun dance fitness class, popular with the 50+ age group. Classes held on Saturdays in the winter months, 11-12 noon, Time Sport Gym, Avda de Pescia 21, Nerja, 5E - more info? - m: 675 846 217 / moveittomusic@yahoo.co.uk. Nerja Bridge Club holds Duplicate Bridge sessions for members and visitors on Mondays at 7pm and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2.30pm. Partners can be arranged by calling Joan on 95 252 0579 or David on 669 620 717. The ‘No-Fear’ sessions for less experienced players, no partner required, take place on Mondays at 2.30pm, please call 95 252 4743 for information. The Club meets in its own premises at Avda Castilla Perez, 1 (blue double doors at the side of Cafeteria Royal). Further information and results of all sessions can be seen on the Club’s website bridgewebs.com/nerja. NERJA DFAS (Part of The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies) We meet each 2nd Tuesday of the month between October & May at the Cultural Centre (Casa Cultura), Calle Granada, Nerja at 6pm. We have 8 illustrated lectures per season presented in English by experts from the UK (accredited NADFAS speakers). For November, January & March the morning after the main lecture we have a further talk in the Museo de Nerja, Plaza de Espana at 11am. For anyone interested in having fun and enjoying the Arts & Culture in all forms you will be most welcome either to join our vibrant Society or just to come along to one of our events as a visitor. Visit our very active website www.nerjanadfas .org or call Helen on 633 028 559 for any questions you may have and further information. NERJA PHILOSOPHICAL GROUP Our January meeting: Roberta Kettel is leading a discussion on Martin Luther and the Reformation at 11.30am on Monday, January 16th, in the Social Salon of Capistrano Village, Nerja. All are invited. Further information from Tom Bryson on 699 170 931 or email: dotbryson@hotmail.com NERJA SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS. Meets every Friday at 7pm at Centro Cultural Giner de los Rios. Calle Diputacion 2, Nerja. For more information 952 516 476 / 663 341 572. NERJA WHIST CLUB Restaurant Avenida, Nerja. Mondays 8.00pm. New members welcome. Call Gwyneth or Gwynfa 95 252 3194. POCAPECUNIA the Charity Shop in Aid of the Love A Child Foundation, Calle Bella Vista 6 in Nerja, is in urgent need of all kinds of jewelry, including watches and DVD’s. Opening hours Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1.30pm.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, NERJA BRANCH The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro, on the third Thursday of each month. Also at Pena Parda Hotel, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For Al Andalus contact Vera on Tel: 952967200 and for Pena Parda contact Kate on Tel: 958632704. For further information on the branch please contact Dave on 654085811 or visit our website rblnerja.wordpress.com. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING. Tel: 95 252 4477 TALLER DE LA AMISTAD Help for adults with learning disabilities. Open Monday to Friday from 9-5. Urbanizacion Condal s/n. Nerja. Tel. 952 52 88 97. Fax. 952 52 88 72. Mobile. 665 523 146. tallerdelamistad@hotmail.com. THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CLUB is a social club OPEN TO ALL NATIONALITIES which spans the area from Almunecar to Torrox and beyond. Activities include tapas runs, monthly excursions, petanque, coffee mornings, dinners and walks. The Club raises funds for Spanish charities and each year makes a significant donation to a local organisation as a way of saying "thank you" to our host nation. Our motto is " If it isn't fun, we don't do it". To join in the fun email: nerjaclub@yahoo. com www.americaninternationalclub.com THE LITTLE WEED ALLOTMENT GROUP near La Noria in Nerja, for growing your own vegetables. For more info, call Ted on 693 051 515 or e-mail littleweedallotments@gmail.com The NERJA CulturAL centre 95 252 3863 THE NERJA DANCE CLUB At the Cafeteria Avenida (near the cemetery, petrol station and Police Station) in Nerja. The Beginners Class starts at 8.30pm and (depending on your ability) you will start to learn The Cha Cha Cha and The Waltz. As you get better you can come along at 7pm and learn other dances (11 different dances to eventually learn) and/ or practise until 10.30 - with help. Private lessons are also available before 9pm. Eric and Jennifer have been teaching for many years and understand your worries and needs. Dancing is fun and everyone at the club will encourage and help you. Couples and single people all welcome. If you would like more information please ring Eric and Jennifer on 95 252 35 99. The Nerja History Group (NHG) is for anyone interested in Spanish History. We have Lectures and Trips each month. We are of mixed nationalities and lectures are conducted in English. We call ourselves "enthusiastic amateurs" who enjoy friendly, monthly social gatherings. Meetings are held at Cultural Centre, Calle Granada, Nerja 11.00 - 13.00 approx., usually on the first Friday of the month. Please see: www.nerjahistorygroup.es email: nerjahistorygroup@yahoo.com THE NERJA PLAYERS Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, from October to April in the Bridge Club premises at the top of Avda Castilla Perez (large blue double doors) All are welcome, you don’t have to want to be an actor. For more info: www.nerjaplayers.com For queries regarding membership etc please e-mail: admin@nerjaplayers.com The oxford & cambridge alumni club Ian Mortimer email: iandcla@gmail.com. Trumps Bridge An international group playing duplicate bridge on Mondays and Thursdays at 3.00 pm at the Al Andalus hotel. No membership necessary and there is free parking. Call Andrew on 677655095 or Marion on 606897054 if you need a partner or further info.

Markets

Tuesdays: Urb. Almijara II Sundays: Lions Club Flea Market. Urb. Almijara II

Fiestas

February Carnival 14-15 May Fiesta of San Isidro. Parade from the Balcón de Europa to the Nerja Caves. Traditional costume, floats and oxen. 23 June San Juan 16 July Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen. 9- 12 October Nerja Feria. Week long fiesta.

Useful Numbers

AMBULATORIO 95 252 3131 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 902 505 061 CASE OF LIFE OR DEATH 061 DOCTORS Dr. Teresa Palomas 95 252 4992. CHEMISTS Acosta Arce, C/. Carlos Millon Molina Padilla, Avda. Castilla Pérez 24 VETERINARY CLINIC Clínica San Fernando, C/. Chaparil, 95 252 1838 Guardia Civil C/. San Miguel, 95 252 0091 Municipal Police 95 252 1545 Town Hall General enquiries, 95 254 8400 Tourist Office 95 252 15 31 Taxi rank 95 252 4519 Electricity 95 252 0442 Water 95 252 0400

Maro

is a small village only 4 km from Nerja with only 2000 inhabitants. There are many fine restaurants and cafés, and views of the sea from the Balcón de Maro. Maro is the closest village to the Nerja Caves, which are some of the most famous in Spain.

Fiestas

Useful Numbers

Market Saturday

TOURIST OFFICE 95 252 15 31 NERJA CAVES 95 252 9520 DENTIST 95 252 9666 Dentadanes, C/. San Miguel s/n, Maro Club 12

20 January Feria del Barrio Last weekend of July Festival of the caves 1st weekend Sept Maro Feria

Nerja Church Services The Anglican Parish of Nerja & Almuñecar Services at Iglesia de San Miguel (St. Michael's Church) every Sunday as 12 noon and at Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Fisherman's Chapel) Almuñecar every Sunday at 09.30am (except during August in Almuñecar). There is also a short service of Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 0930am in the Church Shop, Calle Malaga, Nerja. Details of how to find the churches are also available in the Church Shop. Priest in Charge: Father Nigel Thomas. Tel: Church House 952 521 339 Church Shop 952 522 460. Roman Catholic Mass times, El Salvador, NERJA Sunday: 10.30 am. English & Spanish. 12.00 & 8.00 pm Weekdays: (Except Wed ) 8.00pm. (Summer Time) San Miguel Church Priest: Father Antonio Sunday: 10.30am Thurs, Fri & Sat: 8.00pm (Summer Time) Confessions before mass or by appointment. See notice for other services. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints C/.Granada 81, Nerja 10am-1:30pm. Tel. 95 252 6206 Community Bible Fellowship C/.Pintada 35, 2nd floor, Nerja. Worship Sunday mornings (English/Spanish) at 10am. Tel: 95 252 1776 Fellowship of the king All welcome to join our relaxed but reverent Englishspeaking service at 10.30 every Sunday at our premises in Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja. Also to our home groups which meet during the week. Details from Rev Leslie Thomas on 958 658 439 or www.ftk-spain.org

Clubs & Organizations Lodge of European Fraternity No. 52. Any brethren visiting the area and wishing to attend one of our meetings, or interested in joining our lodge, should contact either, David on 658 655 511 or Sandy on 646 436 967 for further details. Visitors and joining members are always welcome. 41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please look at www.41clubnerja.org

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All monies to cancer patients C/. Almirante Carranza 15. Open 10-13.30 & 16.30-19.00

Tel. 663 083 503

1. DR. PALOMAS 2. MASALA HOUSE, Indian Restaurant 3. LA TABERNA, Traditional Spanish Tapas Bar / Restaurant 4. LEX IURIS, Legal Services 5. COCINAS NERJA, Kitchens 6. FIERECILLAS, Pet Shop / Vet 7. OLE OPTICA, Optician 8. Bureau de CHANGE 9. TEAM ESPAÑA, Real Estate 10. CUDECA, Charity Shop 11. COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP (2nd floor) 12. POCAPECUNIA, Charity Shop 14. CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 15. RUSKINS, Restaurant 16. NERJA HOLIDAY LETTS 17. BEAUTY BY KATIE, Beauty Salon 18. LITA'S, Fashion & Accessories 19. THE PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC 20. KEY HOMES SPAIN, Real Estate 21. AUTOS TIVOLI, Car Hire & Repairs 22. LESSAGGRO, Car Hire & Airport Transfer 23. SPARKLES, Hairdressing Salon

To Industrial Estate ‘Castillo Alto’ (200 metres)

24. TELEVIDEO, Satellite TV 25. LA GALERIA, Restaurant 26. DIGIPRINT NERJA, Printing Services 26. MARKET PLACE MAGAZINE 27. INK & CHIPS, Computer Sales & Repairs 28. DENTAL CLINIC, Dra. Nieves Carmona Sierra 29. NAMASTE, Nepalese & Indian Restaurant 30. LA LLAVE DE ORO, Locksmith 31. CANOVAS, Real Estate 32. VIVA, Real Estate 33. TALLERES COSTA DEL SOL, Car Body Shop 34. DREAM PROPERTIES, Real Estate 35. AYO'S, Beach Restaurant 36. SECURE SOLUTIONS 37. TASTE OF INDIA, Restaurant 38. THE ENGLISH LAUNDRY 39. CLINICA SAN FERNANDO, Vet 40. AUTOS FIESTA - GARAGE NUEVA NERJA 41. FISIOTERAPIA JUDY 43. BAKERS BAR, Restaurant 49. THE STEAKHOUSE AT BURRIANA, Restaurant 50. NERJAMAR, Real Estate 51. BAR EL BOSQUE

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Beauty by Katie

Beauty, Nails, Make Up and Tanning Salon

Calle Granada 42, Nerja Tel. 618 412 066 / 673 320 308 www.beautybykatienerja.com

OLE OPTICA Your international optician in Nerja

Hours: Mon to Fridays 10am-2pm & 5pm-8pm. Saturdays 10am-2pm

Tel: 95 252 3072

www.cocinasnerja.com

OPENING HOURS Mon-Fri 10-14 & 16-19 Sat 10-14

Tel: +34 952 528 395

Bakers

Map Spot

Cosmetic Medicine Beauty Hairdressing

Restaurant & Bar

Open daily from 10am til late. Beach front location • Easy Parking email: bakersbar@hotmail.com Burriana Beach • Nerja Tel.: 95 252 6880 facebook.com/bakersbarnerja

digiprintnerja FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING REQUIREMENTS

VEHICLE GRAPHICS · GENERAL SIGNAGE · FOR SALE BOARDS A-BOARDS · POSTERS · BUSINESS CARDS STICKERS · BANNERS · MENUS · ROLL-UP DISPLAYS

Polig. Castillo Alto 68, Nerja

(exit the Frigiliana Road at

Avda. Constitución 1, Nerja. Lidl Roundabout, we are 200 metres on the left) 95 252 3813 Hours: 10.30-13.30 Mon-Fri and by appointment www.solecentrodeimagen.com +34 699 791 885 / 608 765 751 · info@themarketplace-spain.com

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LA LLAVE DE ORO Map Spot

WE COPY CODED KEYS LOCKSMITH - SCHLOSSER Calle Granada 88 - Nerja

Tel: 952 52 4651

24 HOURS Tel: 606 939 929

LEX IURIS

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Legal Services

BEST RATE no commission

Bureau de CHANGE

Property Conveyance · Wills & Inheritances Business & Legal Support AIRPORT TAXI e65 Court Proceedings · Criminal Law · Litigation C / El Barrio 7,

Tel.: (+34) 952 52 81 13 · nerja@lexiurisabogados.es

C/ Jaén, Plaza de La Marina, Edif. Tomé 2, Bajo 1, Nerja

NERJA

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Torre del Mar

is just 30 minutes from Malaga, and is the beach resort of Velez Málaga. Its population of 21,000 grows between June and September to 150,000. The towns attractions have expanded over the last few years to cope with the demand, and now the four kilometres of beach have been enhanced by an impressive promenade, which stretches all the way to Caleta de Vélez, a port providing over 200 berths and offering sailing and water sports. Throughout the summer, there are many Chiringuitos on the beach, serving fresh barbequed fish and ice cold beers. In 2002, Paseo de Larios was pedestrianized, and is now a tranquil promenade, with plenty of pavement cafés and restaurants. At the seafront end of Larios is a line of bars and discos which continue throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays. The history of Torre is uncertain, but it is thought that it might have been part of an ancient Greek settlement, known as Mainake, which was destroyed by the Carthaginians. Tombs of the Carthaginians were found at the mouth of the river Velez. More recently, it was a small fishing village until major development began in the 1970’s.

Clubs & Organizations

ALOHOLICS ANONYMOUS English Meetings - Nerja and El Morche. Contact AA Hotline 600 379 110 for all times and locations. CLUB INTERNATIONAL - TORRE DEL MAR All welcome! Meets every Tuesday at La Vega Restaurante near petrol station at 7:30pm. Tel 95 254 18 58 DSS ASOCIACION HISPANO DANESA, TORRE DEL MAR For Info: Tel/Fax: 95 211 5923 LUX MUNDI Ecumenical Centre. Avda. Moscatel 1 “I”, (Gardens of Viña Malaga/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar. Not a club! No membership! Informal friendly meeting place for all nationalities. Opening hours Monday through Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm and 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Please ring for details 95 254 3334. lux-mundi@lux-mundi.org ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, TORRE DEL MAR BRANCH Meets every Wednesday from 12 noon until 2pm, in La Vega Restaurant (near Mercadona). There is a warm welcome awaiting all, so please come and have some fun. For information on membership or Welfare please telephone 628 343 198. THE AMERICAN CLUB Málaga East. Informal drop in for a chat 12-2pm every Saturday at Hotel Rincón Sol, Rincón de la Victoria. CUDECA CANCER CHARITY is always in need of quality furniture in good saleable condition, (sofas, beds, bookshelves etc), so if anyone has anything they are able to donate, they should ring Tony on 661 826 654, or Melanie on 638 108 564, who will collect from all over the Axarquía region (ie from Nerja to approx Rincón de la Victoria and upwards from all the villages etc). PHOENIX SOCIAL CLUB is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English. It is a non political and secular organisation & during these very difficult financial times, we try to keep costs down to a minimum. We offer an opportunity to make lasting friendships, to help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips. We meet every Tuesday between 12.00 and 2.00 in La Vega restaurant, Torre del Mar. Our subs are very reasonable, E7.50 for couples, E5 for singles and a E5pp one off joining fee. We raise funds annually for the members’ choice of Charity, which currently are AVISA, The Volunteer Interpreters Association at the Comarcal Hospital, La 58 THE MARKET PLACE

Cruz Roja, Los Angeles de Axarquia and Help4Heroes - Come along and meet us! Call Gail on 951067723, mobile 626370695 or phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk Catch us on the web – www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk Probus of Velez Malaga Meets on each second and fourth Tuesday of every month throughout the year. The members meet for lunch at El Trapiche Restaurant, Trapiche, for 2.00 p.m. and normally have a guest speaker on the first meeting of the month. Membership is open to all professional retired gentlemen living in the area. Please view our pages and contact the Secretary for more details at admin@probusvelezmalaga.com or ring (0034) 607 845 603 41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please look at www.41clubnerja.org

Church Services

Torre del Mar St. Barnabas Church Spanish episcopal service in English. Holy Communion 11.00am 2nd and 4th Sundays. Tel: 952 030 461(Priest). Lux Mundi Ecumednical Centre, Avda. Moscatel 1 “I”, (Gardens of Viña Malaga/ Antigua Casa de la Viña). Torre del Mar Evangelical Church (Part of the Spanish Evangelical Church in partnership with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland) now meets every Sunday for Worship in English 11.30 am, in the Salon Torre of the Hotel Mainake Calle Los Fenicios 1 (last turning on right down Avenida Torre Torre before seafront). Everyone will be very welcome. Minister Rev Colin Dickson Tel. 654 884 658. St. George’s Anglican Church Chaplain: Revd. Mary Ellen Dolan - Tel: 691 958 495, email: chaplain@stgeorgemalaga.org. Assistant Curate: Revd Doreen Cage – Tel: 618 430 763, email: curate@stgeorgemalaga.org. Vélez Málaga (service previously held in Torre del Mar): Holy Communion/Morning Prayer Service held at 10.30am in the Antigua Capilla de San José, Calle Linares 7. Congregational Wardens: Rebecca Francis, Tel: 951 321 524 and Rebecca Higgins, Tel: 608 063 873. Velez-malaga@stgeorgemalaga.org. For further information on Chaplaincy activities please see our web page: www.stgeorgemalaga.org. Roman Catholic Mass in English. Every Saturday night 5pm winter, 6pm summer excluding August, at Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Avda Moscatel 1 “I”.

Market

Thursday - carpark opposite Calle Infante

Fiestas TORRE DEL MAR 16 July Procession of Sea Virgen del Carmen 23 May Fiesta 22-26 July Feria 9-11 July Feria de Caleta de Velez ALMAYATE 2 May Fiesta 2-4 July Feria ALGARROBO 20 January Dia de San Sebastian 1st weekend August Feria 2nd Saturday of September Flamenco night BENAJARAFE 16-18 July Feria 16 July Procession of Sea Virgen del Carmen

Useful Numbers HOSPITAL COMARCAL 951 067 000 RED CROSS 95 254 0785 AMBULATORIO 95 254 2396 DOCTORS Dr. Blanco Barcenilla & Dr. Blanco de Grado, Surgery Myriam, 95 254 57 70. Emergencies: 608 755 462 Dr. Eskeif, Clinica san Baker, Tel:95 254 15 58. Mobile: 608 45 43 54 Town Hall Paseo Larios 952 54 06 65 DENTISTS Clinica Dental Axarquia 95 254 6246 Clinica Algarrobo 95 255 0521 CHEMISTS Bermejo Valenzuela, Urb. Plaza Mar Centro Lara Alba, Avda. de Andalucía 119 ∙ Marco Martínez, C/. Santa Margarita 9. Guardia Civil 95 254 01 46 Town Hall 95 254 04 71 National Police 95 254 2000 Tourist Office 95 254 1104

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Avda. Toré Toré Edif. California, 13 Bajo E 29740 Torre Del Mar Tlf./fax: 0034 / 952 54 07 41 Mob.: 687 334 978 Email: autosdeli@yahoo.es

Mon. to Fri. 10.00 - 13.30 & 17.30 - 19.30. Saturday 10.00 - 13.30 only. C/. Infantes, 21 Tel. 952 54 35 16

Furniture, Clothes, Bricabrac etc all in one shop.

All monies to cancer patients

TOURIST OFFICE - D3 TAXI - C2 BUS STATION - C1 CASA & TERRENO - E2 CHURCH OF SAN ANDRES - E2

CUDECA

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6. POST OFFICE - E3 9. LIGHT HOUSE - B5 10. AUTOS DELI - Car Hire - B4 11. CUDECA - Charity Shop - C3

Frigiliana

encompass 39.74 sq km within which live just over 3,000 people year round. Frigiliana is a popular tourist destination, and because there are many holiday homes here, the population triples during the summer months. The history of Frigiliana dates from prehistoric times. The village has been inhabited by numerous civilisations from the Phoenicians and Romans to the Arabs, who had the greatest impact on the town’s development. During the Christian reconquest, Frigiliana was the site of numerous battles culminating in the famous battle of the Rock of Frigiliana in 1569 which ended in the complete expulsion of the Moorish people. One can learn the history of this struggle by walking through the streets of the historic section where there are a series of twelve ceramic plaques posted about which explain the entire story.

Useful Numbers

TOWN HALL C/ Real 80, tel: 951 70 76 59 CENTRO DE SALUD C/ Principe de Asturias, 13 TOURIST OFFICE 95 253 4261 FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT extranjeros@frigiliana.es tel: 951 70 76 59 ext 5 TAXIS 95 253 3048

Fiestas

Markets

Thursdays - Opposite El Ingenio

Clubs & Organizations

CENTRO DE CULTURA C/. Apero, Frigiliana 41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please look at www.41clubnerja.org

20 January: Fiesta San Sebastian - The Patron Saint of Frigiliana. Villagers walk bare foot through the streets, carrying the statue of San Sebastian and candles. 3 May: Dia de la Cruz - Celebrated with flowers adorning every street corner and balcony. 13 June: San Antonio de Padua - Celebrating the Christian reconquest on June 11 1569. Fair , dancing. August: Festival of Dance and Music - Traditional time of year for people who have moved away from the village to return, which is celebrated with dancing and music. August: 3 Cultures Festival (please check with Town Hall for dates)

La Herradura

nestles between the Punta de la Mona to the east and the rock of Cerro Gordo to the west. The bay enjoys shelter from west winds creating mostly crystal-clear waters, and is a popular location for water sports & paragliding. There are numerous beach bars and restaurants serving specialities of the region, including tropical salads, fresh fish or paella. The Marina del Este near La Herradura is tucked betwen Punta de la Mona to the west and Cotobro to the east. It boasts a beautiful port, elegantly designed to incorporate select shops, art galleries, bars and restaurants. This small strip of coast also claims to be the best place to dive between Almeria and Gibraltar, and is home to one of the areas leading diving schools.

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CHEMIST 24 hours 95 827 2125 HOSPITAL 95 802 3000 Town Hall La Herradura/Almuñecar 958 83 86 00 Tourist Office 95 861 0314 Taxi 607 087 559/958 63 0017 VETERINARY CLINIC 958 640 847 municipal Police 95 863 94 30

Market

Friday - Plaza Nueva (see map spot 5)

Clubs & Organizations

41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please look at www.41clubnerja.org AECC A local branch of the Spanish Cancer Association It organises fund raising, volunteer work, palliative care, phychological support, diagnostics and physiotherapy among other

Almuñecar

services. . Contact Jeanette Ashby 958 63 03 30 COSTA GROUPS TRIPS These are for any member of a group or organisation. Program from Sean Brown on 958 640 948 or, preferably, email at brownseasand@gmail.com GEACONA (ECOLOGISTAS EN ACCION) Juan Ramon Cerezo (Spanish) 958 63 17 41 (Evenings) LA HERRADURA BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge every Tuesday at 3.30pm at Las Palomas Tennis Club. Visitors welcome. Call 617 534 342 or www.bridgewebs.com/laherradura. SOS ANIMALES DE ANDALUCÍA Animal protection group. Always an urgent need for volunteers and donations: Julie Lochbrunner 958 88 1833 670 733 476

twice a month) and members meetings. Marion Möller 958 630736. Choir that performs locally and abroad. Marnie Hagger 958 63 0905. New singers welcome! Clubs & Organizations KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL Meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays in the month Almunecar: 610 72 86 68 Nerja: 656 82 91 57 41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please look at SOS ANIMALES DE ANDALUCÍA Animal protection group. www.41clubnerja.org Always an urgent need for volunteers and donations: Julie Lochbrunner 958 88 1833. ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Club’s observatory on the Loma del Gato, Taramay. Members activities including meetings and beginner’s astronomy PARENT & TODDLERS GROUP Now in Almuñecar, for more classes and regular use of the observatory’s 30cm telescope. Luis 958 63 03 information call Carolina Martin 627 736 759. 57. secretaria@astroperseo.com. Tropical Tones Harmony Chorus Gentlemen, do you COTOBRO BRIDGE CLUB meets on Thursdays at 3pm at the Cotobro Tennis enjoy singing? Can you hold a tune? Come along and join Club. Call 617 534 342 or www.bridgewebs.com/cotobro. in. Don’t read music? MP3 tracks provided. Mondays 11am INTERNATIONAL CLUB Meetings every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in Hotel Arrayanes 5 Paseo Cotobro Almuñecar (near Chinos). Membership - Brenda 958784801 Bar Pinball, Paseo del Altillo, Almuñecar. All nationalities. Bookings - Wolf 952525573 JUVENTUDES MUSICALES DE ALMUÑECAR Classical concerts (normally

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Markets The Municipal Market - 6 days a week: 9.00-14.00 hrs in the Avenida de la Cala. Mercadillo - Fridays in the fairground (beside the arch at the entrance to town). Handicraft market - Daily in the Plaza de Abderramán.

Fiestas

January 20 Fiestas de San Sebastián. February/March Carnival 16 July Day of the Virgen Carmen. 15 Aug Fiesta de la Virgen de la Antigua. 29 September Fiesta de San Miguel. October Fiesta de la Chirimoya.

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Clubs & Organizations ALOHOLICS ANONYMOUS English Meetings - Nerja and El Morche. Contact AA Hotline 600 379 110 for all times and locations. Craft Club Meetings every two weeks in Torrox Pueblo. Tel: Ann 95 253 9530. EXCHANGE INTERCULTURAL IDEAS Meetings Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Ring Monika on 679564 685 for exact times. NEW FRIENDS GROUP Talks, outings, dinners, games, dancing, adventures & much more... All independent minded people welcome. For more details call Suzy 952 96 77 76 or 620 742 393. U3A From our humble beginnings in El Morche, our U3A has grown both in numbers of members and the area that we have activities. We now have more members than ever and reach out to Competa and Canillas de Albeida as well as along the coast with our groups. We also have a new Web Site where you can see the activities we offer and contact us for further information. www. u3aaxarquia.com. Not only have we brought people with common interests together, many of our members have made new friends with fellow members. Please take a look at the website and contact us if you would like to know more or be part of us. Perhaps you have a subject or knowledge that you would like to form a new group around. We would love to hear from you. Please use the “Contact Us” facility on the web site.

is said to have the ‘best climate in Europe’, with sea views and protection from the cold North winds by the Tejeda and Almijara mountains. Torrox Costa boasts 9 km of wide sandy beaches, with many chiringuito’s and restaurants to choose from. Torrox Pueblo is a typical whitewashed Andalucian village, steeped in history with remains dating back to the Romans.

TAI CHI CLASSES Torrox Pueblo, in the “centro de dia para mayores de Torrox Pueblo”, every Monday and Wednesday from 10am to 11am. For details call Christina Gerardes 952 53 49 88 GOLF TOGS (Torrox Golf Society) if you would like a friendly but competitive game of golf each Sunday morning at Baviera, then why not join TOGS, possibly the friendliest Society on the Costa. E mail: torroxgolfsociety@gmail.com or call Captain: George Clay on 625 936 814 41 CLUB Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:00 in Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro. All former Round tablers are welcome. Please look at www.41clubnerja.org

Fiestas

5 August Fiesta Virgen de las Nieves, Torrox Costa 1st weekend October Feria - Torrox Pueblo Sunday before Christmas Fiesta de las Migas, Torrox Pueblo. Free migas and wine given to visitors to the town.

Useful Numbers - Torrox Costa MEDICAL CENTRE ARZTEZENTRUM (private) 95 253 0357 CHEMISTS F.J.Lopez Navas 95 253 0279 M. Gómez Calatrava 95 253 8031 S. Fernández Ramos 95 253 8161 CLINICAL ANALYSIS 95 253 2393 VETERINARY CLINICS 95 253 4818 GUARDIA CIVIL 95 253 8008 TOWN HALL 95 253 8010 TOURIST OFFICE 95 253 0225 LOCAL POLICE 95 253 9828 POST OFFICE 95 253 8117 FIRE BRIGADE 95 253 0991

Useful Numbers - Torrox Pueblo

GUARDIA CIVIL Tablazo s/n, 9 5 253 8008 MUNICIPAL POLICE 95 253 9828 TOWN HALL 95 253 8200 or 8115/9199 TOURIST OFFICE 95 253 2155 SERVICIO ANDALUZ DE SALUD 95 253 8601 HEALTH CENTRE INTERPRETER (11am-1pm) 689 774 824 VETERINARY CLINIC Torrox Clinic 95 253 9807 LIBRARY 95 253 8226 WATER 95 253 9195 TAXI 95 253 0352

Markets

Torrox Costa - Monday Torrox Pueblo - Monday

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1. TAIL TORROX Charity Shops 2. DOLITTLE, Vet 3. GERMAN DENTIST 4. ÄRZTEZENTRUM Medical Centre

5. TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE 6. EL FARO, Home Decoration 7. CASA & TERRENO, Real Estate 8. BELLA, Hair & Beauty Centre

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TAIL TORROX

(Torrox Animal International League, association no. 08546)

would welcome any donations of clothing, bric-a-brac, furniture for their shops in Avenida El Faro and the shop opposite Mercadona, Torrox Costa. Please contact Linda 622652017 to arrange collection.

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Andy Mann Domestic Water & Gas Services. UK IOP & CORGI registered. Service & installation engineer. andymann_genesis@yahoo.co.uk

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M.WATTS PLUMBING & MAINTENANCE SERVICES All plumbing work undertaken. Bathrooms, Kitchens & Tiling. For a reliable and professional service call Martin on 951 467 837 or 695 015 798 Free Quote · UK Qualified Over 25 years experience

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We undertake all types of: * Building work * Carpentry * Flooring and tiling * Painting and decorating * Metalwork, grills, gates, * Electrical installation etc.

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