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NOVEMBER 7th 2022

WE ARE SAILING FROM MALAGA

FOR 11 NIGHTS - LUXURY CRUISING & THEN BACK TO MALAGA OUR SHIP IS THE BEAUTIFUL MSC MAGNIFICA

Your full itinerary is. Depart Malaga on the: 7th NOVEMBER 2022 | 8th: at sea | 9th: Marseilles 10th: Genoa | 11th: TARRAGONA | 12th: at sea | 13th: CASABLANCA | 14th: at sea 15th: TENERIFE | 16th: lanzarote | 17th: at sea | 18th NOVEMBER: home to Malaga In both October 2021 and October 2022 we 'SOLD OUT' all our 'GROUP PRICE' cabins with over 100 passengers on both cruises.

MSC will not give us anymore cabins for this cruise in October 2022

but have agreed to give us just 22 cabins,

three weeks later, at 'GROUP PRICES' The same higher quality cabins, and all the same benefits as October which are listed below.

Your cabin price includes:

• Dining in a choice of restaurants, • the ‘PREMIUM’ drinks package

(All your drinks in every bar & restaurant 24/7)

• ‘GRATUITIES’ Experienced cruisers know that cruise lines

our ship IS the MSC MAGNIFICA Your ‘GROUP’ cabin prices for this 11 NIGHT CRUISE We only have available

2 INSIDE £859* 20 BALCONY £1269*

have got into the habit of adding 10% or more (under the heading gratuities) but not on our cruises

*All prices are Per Person & ALL CABINS ARE ‘FANTASTICA’ grade cabins

TO MAKE LIFE REALLY EASY, OUR PRIVATE COACH TAKING US TO THE SHIP WILL START FROM DUQUESA TRAVELING ALONG THE A7 STOPPING AT YOUR NEAREST 'PRE-SELECTED' BUS STOP. OUR COACH WILL BE WAITING AT THE SHIP WHEN WE RETURN TO TAKE US BACK TO OUR NEAREST BUS STOP. it is AN 'OPTIONAL EXTRA' AT €50 OR €55 DEPENDING WHICH SIDE OF MARBELLA YOU JOIN THE COACH

Your deposit is. £100 per person and 50€ per person (To Marbella Cruisers) Organization/administration fee. When paid, your cabin price, including Premium drinks package and pre-paid gratuities are ‘CAST IN STONE’ Your final payment is due. 90 DAYS before sailing date. As soon as your deposit and organization fee are paid you will get regular updates on all subjects relating to this cruise.

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23rd DECEMBER 2022

“CHRISTMAS CRUISE”

ON THE ‘FLAGSHIP’ OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE LINES MSC ‘GRANDIOSA’ CHRISTMAS ON A CRUISE SHIP IS VERY SPECIAL! NO FOOD SHOPPING, NO COOKING, NO WASHING UP AND NO CLEANING

OUR FULL ITINERARY IS… 23rd DECEMBER: We DEPART our cruise FROM BARCELONA 24th: MARSEILLES 25th: GENOA |26th: ROME |27th: PALERMO|28th: MALTA |29th: WE ARE AT SEA |30th: BARCELONA

Your cabin price includes: • Dining in a choice of restaurants, • the ‘PREMIUM’ drinks package

(All your drinks in every bar & restaurant 24/7)

• ‘GRATUITIES’

Experienced cruisers know that cruise lines have got into the habit of adding 10% or more (under the heading gratuities) but not on our cruises

To make life easy, we will also run a coach along the A7 (optional) to the train station in Malaga and then meet us, on our return, taking you back to your local bus stop on the A7. Does cruising get any easier?

We sail from Barcelona on 23rd December and to be certain of not missing the ship, (cruise ships wait for nobody) we have a ‘GROUP PRICE’ to stay, in a luxurious 4.5 star hotel directly across the road from the Barcelona train station on the 22nd of December. The following morning, after our inclusive breakfast, a coach will be waiting outside our hotel to take us to our ship. If you choose to travel to Barcelona by plane, we will be delighted to meet you in our hotel bar early evening for a drink and to meet other cruisers.

our ship IS the MSC THE GRANDIOSA

our ‘GROUP’ cabin prices for this 7 NIGHT CRUISE

INSIDE £829* OUTSIDE (WINDOW) £959* BALCONY £1129* ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON AND ALL CABINS ARE ‘FANTASTICA’ GRADE CABINS WE ARE HOLDING (RESERVED) 60 CABINS ON THE ABOVE DEAL 10 INSIDE CABINS, 10 WINDOW CABINS AND 40 BALCONY CABINS WHEN THEY ARE GONE OUR PRICES WILL RETURN TO ‘NON GROUP’ PRICES AND WE WILL LOSE THE PREMIUM DRINKS PACKAGE. CRUISE LINES ARE LIKE AIRLINES, THEY PUT THEIR PRICES UP AS THEIR SHIPS AND PLANES FILL UP.

Your deposit is. £100 per person and 50€ per person (To Marbella Cruisers) Organization/administration fee. When paid, your cabin price, including Premium drinks package and pre-paid gratuities are ‘CAST IN STONE’ Your final payment is due. 90 DAYS before sailing date. As soon as your deposit and organization fee are paid you will get regular updates on all subjects relating to this cruise.

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Welcome to another scorching edition of the Costa Link Magazine.

Well, the holiday season is in full on mode here, have you seen the amount of sunburnt people about? A permanent vest seems to be the look many men are sporting for this this year…. If you fancy throwing a summer party at your home or holiday let and you want to be the “hostess with the mostess” and get it catered with no hassle whatsoever then give Jo’s Kitchen a call, see their ad on page 25. It’s Feria time in Malaga this month. One of Andalucía’s best, the city centre is transformed in the daytime with plenty of food and drink is on hand to get the festivities going! The evenings are dedicated to flamenco dance and music, the port is lit up by a firework display and there is the huge fair to enjoy. This year the feria runs from the 13th-20th August! Hope you have a great month relax and don’t forget the sun cream…

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Solutions on page 82 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

A close shave for one fella and a few more corkers in “A Man’s World” this month on page 34…

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If you fancy taking on the World from a tiny van we take a look at the best five Camper Vans on the market this year…

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A Woman’s World

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… like a Tarantino film – lots of questions, violence and screaming … taking longer to get everyone in the car that it takes to drive to your destination. … accepting that at least half of your conversations will be about poo. … when your “Mum voice” is so loud that even the next-door neighbours brush their teeth and put on their pyjama’s. … being able to open a bar of chocolate of a packet of crisps in complete silence.

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TV & WEDDING NEWS...

STRICTLY COME DANCING 2022… THESE ARE THE CELEBS RUMOURED TO BE GETTING THEIR DANCING SHOES ON. Into its landmark 20th series here’s a round-up of everyone who’s been named so far this year… Gino D’Acampo: chef, Kym Marsh from Corrie, Mike Tindall married to Zara! Lady Louise Windsor The Sun has named Lady Louise Windsor as a potential royal candidate for the Strictly ballroom this year, Adam Thomas from Emmerdale, Steph McGovern: Presenter, Tom Daley following his success in the Olympics and Richie Anderson Currently most famous for being Zoe Ball’s right-hand man on her Radio 2 show. Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens in the autumn.

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ROYAL, NAKED & TV GOSSIP...

STOP COVERING UP FOR THEM… MEGHAN MARKLE WARNS PRINCE HARRY: Writing a “TELL ALL’ book about your life and putting it out into the World is a biggie for anyone but Harry keeps remembering new things he wants to include, and then panics about upsetting “the firm”. The duke is making more last-minute edits as he feels torn between his family and wife Meghan, who’s urging him to be open about the palace’s behaviour towards them. Luckily, his publishers are being patient at the moment!

CRAZY NAKED LOVE ISLAND… THE SPIN-OFF FRANCHISE: Everywhere around the World from South Africa to Belgium and the Netherlands, All are feeling the LOVE apparently with full nakedness in Germany and love Island Australia is also known for its blazing rows with some even leading to physical violence. A spin-off called Adam Seeks Eve sees all the challenges undertaken completely naked apparently couples are better able to get to know each other if they meet in their birthday suits!

CHLOE SIMS QUIT’S TOWIE… AFTER 12 YEARS ON THE SHOW. TOWIE legend Chloe Sims and her family, Frankie Sims, Demi Sims, Charlie Sims and his fiancé Georgia Shults announced they have landed their own TV show on OnlyFans in a '£1.000,000' deal. The series will be called 'House of Sims' and is scheduled to hit screens in 2023. It will focus on the Sims’ at home in Essex and on their travels to the USA, in an unfiltered, authentic docuseries that captures some major life changes. The Sims sisters pulled out of the trip to the Dominican Republic just two days before they were due to fly.

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THE FANCY DRESS PARTY...

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He doesn't know what to wear to hide his head and his wooden leg, so he writes to a fancy dress company to explain his problem.

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The man is offended that the outfit emphasizes his disability, so he writes a letter of complaint.

A week passes and he receives another parcel and note: Dear Sir, Sorry about the previous parcel. Please find enclosed a monk's habit. The long robe will cover your wooden leg and with your bald head you will really look the part. The man is incandescent with rage now because the company has gone from emphasizing his wooden leg to drawing attention to his bald head. So he writes a really strong letter of complaint.

A few days later he gets a very small parcel from the company with the accompanying letter: Dear Sir, Please find enclosed a tin of Golden Syrup. We suggest you pour the tin of Golden Syrup over your bald head, let it harden, then stick your wooden leg up your bottom and go as a toffee apple.

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An Inking Catastrophe A furious row has broken out between a local tattoo artist and his client...

After what started out as a routine inking session, left both of them requiring emergency hospital treatment. Vintage film fan and part time plus size model Tracey Munter (23), had visited the Black Ink Tattoo Emporium in Carr Lane last week to have the finishing touches applied to a double buttock representation of the chariot race scene from the iconic 1959 film, Ben Hur. Tattooist Jason Burns takes up the story.

“It was a big job in more ways than one.” he told us “I’d just lit a roll up and was finishing off a centurions helmet. It’s delicate, close up work. Next thing is, I sense a slight ripple in her buttock cleavage area just around Charlton Heston’s whip, and a hissing sound – more of a whoosh than a rasp – and before I know what’s happening, there’s a flame shooting from her bottom up to my roll-up and her lady parts have gone up like an Aussie bush fire.”

Jason says he rushed to the studio sink to quell the flames, only to turn round and see Tracey frantically fanning her buttock area with a damp towel. The flames had travelled down the gas cloud and set fire to her thong which was smoking like a cheap firework.

“To be honest”, said Jason, “I didn’t even realise she was wearing one. You’d need a sodding mining licence and a torch to find out for sure. She could have had a complete wardrobe in there and I’d have been none the wiser.”

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An Inking Catastrophe Continued... Jason and Tracey were taken to Hull Royal Infirmary A&E where they were treated for minor burns and shock. Both are adamant that the other is to blame.

“I’m furious” said Jason, “I’ve got a face like a mange-ridden dog and my left eyebrow's not there any more. I don’t know about Ben Hur – Gone With The Wind’s more like it.

You don’t just let rip in someone’s face like that. It’s dangerous.”

But Tracey remains both angry and unrepentant; “I’m still in agony,” she said, “And Charlton Heston looks more like Sidney bloody Poitier now. Jason shouldn’t have had a fag on the go, and there’s no way I’d guff on purpose. He’d had me up on his bench on all fours for nearly an hour. I can only put up with that for so long before nature takes its course. My Kev knows that. I give him my five second warning and I’d have done the same for Jason, but I didn’t get chance – it just crept out.”

Ted Walters from the Humberside Fire and Rescue service wasn’t surprised when we told him what had happened “People just don’t appreciate the dangers....

HE TOLD US, “We get called out to more flatulence ignition incidents than kitchen fires these days, now people have moved over to oven chips. We have a slogan ‘Flame ‘n fart – keep ’em apart’. Anyone engaging in an a bottom inking scenario would do well to bear that in mind in future.”

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A MIDDLE EASTERN BBQ TREAT FOR AUGUST

BY Jo’s Kitchen This hugely popular dish in the Middle East is a perfect barbecue summer food, but can be easily done on a griddle pan or in the oven.

Excellent with toasted pitta bread, chips or couscous (or all three if you are greedy like me).

Serves 4-6, prep 20 minute plus marinating (ideally overnight, but minimum of 2 hours if not possible),

cooking time 20-25 minutes

CHICKEN SHAWARMA INGREDIENTS FOR THE MARINADE: • 8-12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs • zest and juice of 2 lemons • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 50ml olive oil • ½ tsp of sea salt • 1 tsp of ground cumin • 1 tsp of ground coriander • 1 tsp of smoked paprika • 1 tsp of ground turmeric • ½ tsp of ground cinnamon • ½ tsp of chilli powder or cayenne pepper • 2 bay leaves, crushed FOR THE PICKLED ONIONS: • 1 large or 2 small red onions, finely sliced • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar • ½ tbsp of sugar • 1 tbsp of lemon juice • splash of water

FOR THE SALAD: • 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced • 1 red onion, finely sliced • pinch of salt • pinch of sugar • 1 tsp of sumac (available in Middle Eastern shops, optional) • ½ tsp of lemon juice • large handful of chopped flat leaves parsley • pinch of Aleppo pepper or red other chilli flakes FOR THE TAHINI YOGURT: • 150g of Greek yogurt • 2 tbsp tahini paste • juice of ½ lemon • pinch of salt to taste • 1 garlic clove, crushed • pomegranate seed to sprinkle (optional)

METHOD: STEP 1: In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken thighs and rub it well into the meat.

Marinate overnight or minimum of 2 hours. STEP 2: Take the chicken out of the fridge and allow it to come up to room temperature. STEP 3: Heat the barbecue, the griddle pan or the grill to a medium heat. STEP 4: Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix all the pickled onion ingredients and leave to marinate for minimum of 15 minutes.

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5) Through which country does the Orinocco river run for most of its 1000 miles?

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9) From which musical does the duet I know him so well come?

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12) In which year did Winston Churchill die?

13) What is the name of the marmalade cat created by Kathleen Hale, which shares its name with an American city?

14) For what is the Medoc area of France famous?

15) What are Cheshire, Gouda and Gorgonzola?

16) How is Cherilyn La Pier better known?

17) How is the UK golfing term albatross known in America?

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24) What type of animal is a vmi vmi?

25) What is the common name for Japanese horseradish?

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27) Which two women did their husband, Henry VIII, behead?

28) Where would you find the Sea of Tranquility?

29) What is someone who shoes horses called?

30) What is the diameter of Earth?

Answers on page 82

Choose your laundry based on the weight of the clothes, we will pick it up and return it to you clean and folded (without ironing) within 24 hours.

Elige tu colada en función del pesode la ropa, pasaremos a recogerla y te la devolvemos limpia y doblada (Sin Planchar) en 24Hs.

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CONDESCENDING MOI? 1) Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.

2) The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

3) I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.

4) Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.

5) I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don't care.

6) I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid.

7) What am I? Flypaper for freaks!?

8) I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.

9) I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.

10) I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.

11) It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.

12) Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.

13) No, my powers can only be used for good.

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CONDESCENDING MOI? 13) No, my powers can only be used for good.

14) How about never? Is never good for you?

15) I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me.

16. You sound reasonable... Time to up my medication.

17) I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.

18) I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message...

19) I don't work here. I'm a consultant.

20) Who me? I just wander from room to room.

21) My toys! My toys! I can't do this job without my toys!

22) It might look like I'm doing nothing, but at the cellular level I'm really quite busy.

23) At least I have a positive attitude about my destructive habits.

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GUESS THE YEAR...

Can you work out “WHICH YEAR IT IS” from the following questions?

1) The IRA begins bombing campaign on mainland Britain 2) Work begins on the 800 mile long Alaska Oil pipeline 3) Richard Nixon is the first US president to resign after the Watergate Scandal 4) The “Rumble in the Jungle: Between George Foreman & Muhammad Ali 5) Pocket calculators start to appear in shops 6) Celebs born this year: Leonardo DiCaprio, Victoria Beckham & The Rock 7) West Germany Wins the football World Cup in West Germany 8) Lucy an almost complete skeleton over 3 million years old is discovered in Africa 9) At the movies you would have been watching: The Sting, The Exorcist Papillon, Herbie Rides Again or The Great Gatsby 10) Popular musicians included: ABBA, The Beach Boys David Bowie or the Carpenters

Answer on page 82

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What’s On Guide...

18th May to the 17th September 2022: “Your Superstars” music events throughout the summer, Dinner & Dance evenings all for 28€ per person. Jersey Boys, Stelvis, Voulez Vous, Mama Cath and lots more for more info see www.sabinillaslivemusic.com 28th May to the 25th September 2022: Festival at Marenostrum Castle Park in Fuengirola. With Comic Con - Simply Red, Texas, Mark Anthony, the Jazz Experience and loads more for information see marenostrumfuengirola.com.

10th June to the 4th September 2022: Starlite Marbella have some great concerts on this year including: Diana Ross, Jessie J, Simple Minds, Diana Krall, Il Divo and lots more to find out see: starlitemarbella.com or page 17 of the magazine.

24th June to the 11th August 2022: Cine Festival de Málaga is an outdoor film festival comprising 118 free screenings in 20 different venues around the city see: festivaldemalaga.com.

1st & 15th August 2022: Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group at the Calahonda International Baptist Church, from 11:30am to 2pm for more information call 635 407 255 or 629 893 016.

13th to the 20th August 2022: Malaga Feria: Every year the city of Málaga lights up as it celebrates its weeklong fair with live music, dance, traditional food, flamenco, and amusement park rides. For more information please see: www.malagaturismo.com.

24th to the 27th August 2022: Canela Party 2022: The 14th edition of one of the most popular festivals of the year will bring together all sorts of genres and styles in a musical mix-match for more information see: canelaparty.com 1st & 3rd Mondays: Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group held at the Calahonda International Baptist Church, from 11:30am to 2pm for more information call 635 407 255 or 629 893 016.

Every Monday: Arts and Crafts Fair in Benahavis at 8pm in the Main Square in Benahavis.

Every 1st Tuesday: Age Concern Coffee Morning at Ricks Gin & Tonic bar, Estepona Port 11–1:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday: The Costa Women Coffee Club meet every second Tuesday at 10am – 12.30pm for coffee, chats and other activities and is a social group designed to get ladies of all ages together.

It’s best to join the group via Facebook or contact Emma on 608 408 771.

Every Tuesday: Age Care Drop In Calahonda. Tuesdays: 11am – 1pm International Baptist Church, near Supersol Los Olivos , Calahonda.

Every Wednesday: The Cap Club (Charity & Please Club) now in its 29th year. Meet for coffee at the Chilli Restaurant in Benamara at 11.00am. The Club also runs monthly trips to Gibraltar, days out and monthly Sunday lunches. Please come and join us!

Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Fuengirola, Hojar del Jubilado, Los Boliches Friday 11.00am 12.30pm , Entrance Calle Fruita. 1st floor above the fruit market.

Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Coin, La Peña, Calle Rio Guadelhorce 19, Poligono La Rosa, Alhaurin el Grande. Thursday 11am – 1pm.

Every Thursday: Picasso Museum, Malaga FREE ENTRY 5pm and 8pm.

Every Friday: The Royal British Legion, Mijas Costa Branch, welcomes visitors, new members and visiting members from other branches to their weekly social meetings that are held at Club Naranja, Calle Malaga, Calahonda from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Membership of The Royal British Legion is open to everyone, you do not need to have service background to become a member and offer support to The Royal British Legion family. For more info: 635 450 608.

Every Sunday: Craft Market in the Marbella Marina on the Teresa Zabell Pier: 12-6pm.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL EVENT TIMES & DATES ARE CONFIRMED AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS, BUT A NUMBER OF EVENTS ARE CURRENTLY BEING CANCELLED LAST MINUTE. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS BEFORE TRAVELING TO AVOID A WASTED JOURNEY.)

If you have an event, fundraiser or anything else please let us know... email: info@costalinkmagazine.com phone: 951 666 715 or 663 061 669 53

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It’s A FUNNY OLD WORLD

An old cowboy walks into a barberA Man’s shop for a shave and a haircut.

He tells the barber he can’t get his whiskers off because his cheeks are wrinkled from age.

World Theallbarber gets a little wooden ball from a cup on the shelf and tells

A CLOSE SHAVE...

the old cowboy to put it inside his cheek to spread out the skin. When he’s finished, the old cowboy tells the barber that was the cleanest shave he’s had in years, but he wanted to know what would have happened if he had accidentally swallowed the little ball.

The barber replied, just bring it back in a couple of days like everyone else does.

sure, women will ‘say’ they want a WANT WOMEN REALLY WANT? Oh, man who can still view the world with childlike wonder, but watch how quickly they change their tune when you put a small garden snake down their knickers.

• A man was complaining to a friend: 'I had it all - money, a beautiful house, a big car, the love of a beautiful woman; then, Pow! It was all gone!'

'What happened?' asked the friend. 'My wife found out.'

• A man rushes into his house and yells to his wife, 'Martha, pack up your things!

I just won the lottery!' Martha replies, 'Shall I pack for warm weather or cold?'

The man responds, 'I don't care. Just so long as you're out of the house by noon!'

• A married man should forget his mistakes.

There’s no point in two people remembering the same thing.

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MAKE YOUR PROPERTY OUR RESPONSIBILITY ACP Property - Your rental Specialist on the Costa del Sol Our aim is to provide a service that aligns with your needs, whether that is watching over your holiday home, carrying out renovations or repairs or getting rentals.

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Whether you want to maximize on holiday lets, long term lets or just want your own holiday retreat at ACP Property we offer a full range of services;

“ACP were very professional in everything we required to help us have a great holiday in the apartment we rented in Calahonda. Especially Suzanne who is very helpful and provided us with excellent service.”

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“Very nice rental apartment. Everything was well organized by ACP for taking the keys and the return and lot of information before the arrival. Always in touch with the customer to know if everything was going well. Bravo and thank you for your service.” David Monnard

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It’s Time to Talk

Terraces

Main Picture: Marbella, Lake Apartments, Nueva Andalucia

Imagine the perfect holiday in Spain and chances are there’s a beach, a golf course or another outdoor activity front of mind. However, the outdoor lifestyle is about more than spending time on the sand or the fairways. It’s also about enjoying the outdoors while at home. With that in mind, we talked to Costa del Sol property expert Marc Pritchard, from Taylor Wimpey España, about the importance of terrific terraces.

Marbella Lake Apts, Nueva Andalucia

Why are terraces so important?

When you own a second home, you’re buying into the lifestyle of the location, including relaxing in the sunshine on your own terms. Spending time in the sun is about relaxing The Crest Apts, La Quinta Benahavis and that doesn’t mean spending all of your daylight hours out and about. Casual family meals on the terrace, curling up quietly in a sunny corner with a book to enjoy some me time or watching the sun go down with your partner and a glass of wine on your balcony can end up being treasured holiday moments. As such, the type of terrace that your second home has is hugely important. When viewing properties, therefore, bear The Crest Apts, La Quinta Benahavis in mind what you plan to use your terrace for. Do you simply want to sit and bask in the sun and the peace and quiet? Do you need space to eat on the terrace? Or to entertain? Think about your views as well – mountains, woodland, lakes, beaches and more are all available to you in the Costa del Sol

An outdoor room with a view The right terrace should feel like a natural extension of your living space. The home should flow from indoors to outdoors in a way that blends into one. Floor-to-ceiling doors that slide back to create the feeling of indoors and outdoors becoming one are key to this. They also fill the home with light, as an added bonus.

How you dress your terrace can also make a big difference. Comfy seating with a low table is a flexible arrangement that suits a range of uses. If you plan to eat outside regularly, then an outdoor dining table and chair set is a must, but if you only use it occasionally, it could mean you’re wasting space on your terrace that might better be used for something else. Taylor Wimpey España delivers homes with a wide range of terraces. At Marbella Lake, the newly opened show home sports an extensive terrace overlooking the beautiful lake and surrounding greenery at Nueva Andalucía. Over at The Crest at La Quinta Golf in Benahavis, meanwhile, the terraces face east, looking out across the fairways to the distant mountains of the Sierra Blanca.

Prices at Marbella Lake start from €430,000 plus VAT, while homes at The Crest cost from €473,000 plus VAT. Both developments offer spacious apartments and penthouses (plus duplexes at Marbella Lake), with communal swimming pools and landscaped gardens.

To see the complete selection of Taylor Wimpey properties for sale here on the Costa del Sol please see: www.costadelsolpropertyfinder.com

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WITH MUCH HIGHER RETURNS THAN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Duquesa Andalucia

bar with terrace in busy position with business Freehold: Small running for over 20 years - 144.950€ ref: 2666

Freehold: Mini Market & Bar close to Valle Romano Golf 40m2 – 79.950€ ref: 2600 Freehold: Office Estepona Port 100m2 previously let @ 1500€ per month –180.000€ ref: 2446

Puerto Banus

in busy commercial centre... Triple unit Freehold: Restaurant Currently let @ 1000€ per month – 250.000€ ref: 2624

Fuengirola

restaurant in corner position on busy road 180m2 Freehold: Freehold + 40m2 terrace – 1.690.000€ ref: 2528

Mijas Costa

Nueva

Freehold: Take Away premises 75m2 previously let @ 650€ per month – 75.000€ ref: 2636

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STOREY SPORTS BAR IN VERY CENTRAL POSITION OPPOSITE TWO LARGE Freehold: TWO HOTELS 140M2 PLUS 20M2 PREVIOUSLY LET FOR 950€PCM - 174.500€ REF 2690 Freehold Suite of Offices in Central Los Boliches, Freehold: Versatile Fuengirola, PREVIOUSLY LET FOR 1200€ PCM - 199,950€ REF 2704 www.business-sales-spain.com/freehold Telephone: 951 666 715 Mobile: 663 061 669 info@business-sales-spain.com

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Luxury new build Villas in La Cala Golf Resort with 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, Private Pool, Terraces all facing West.

Elysium Golf consists of only 15 exclusive villas with double height ceilings and floor to ceiling windows.

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This well maintained and fully furnished property has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, Fully fitted Kitchen, Patio, Private Garden, with Concierge service. Wonderful views offered in this highly secured and gated Oakhill Complex. Ref: CC0057

This sunny Beachside villa is a perfect buy for those seeking to enjoy the glorious Mediterranean lifestyle. Due to its prime location and quality, it is also an excellent investment opportunity. Ref: CC0059

THREE BEDROOM VILLA THREE BED TOWNHOUSE MANILVA FUENGIROLA €499.000 €225.900

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath villa located in the upper part of Manilva in a quiet area. If you are looking for a small Renovation project, Investment plan or simply a romantic laid back lifestyle, then look no further.

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THREE BEDROOM VILLA CARIB PLAYA, MARBESA €855.000

RENOVATION PROJECT - This property is ideally located in the heart of Fuengirola Centro. With 3 large bright Bedrooms, Kitchen, a large Patio and a Bathroom. It is an excellent opportunity to refurbish or convert it into 2 apartments. Ref: CC0041

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299.950€

MIDDLE FLOOR APARTMENT IN LA CALA GOLF BUILT:

TERRACE:

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POOL:

Central townhouse and at a 5 minute walk from 115 30 COMMUNITY TWO TWO the beach. It has three floors. Ground floor with M² M² living-dining room with views of the small private patio/garden and the backyard, kitchen and bathroom. Patio in the front and back of the house. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and another bathroom. On the second floor there are 2 small areas for office or storage and a large terrace. Ideal for family. Close to everything you need. REF: R4059640.

320.000€

MIDDLE FLOOR APARTMENT, NUEVA ANDALUCÍA BUILT:

TERRACE:

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POOL:

Locrimar is a very popular development of 108 71 COMMUNITY TWO TWO apartments in Nueva Andalucia. Located within M² M² walking distance of the World Famous Puerto Banus. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a kitchen and large terrace. There is also private car parking space in the communal garage.The gardens are beautiful and there are two lagoon style pools. This property is ideal for full time occupation, a holiday home or as a rental investment. REF: R4094341.

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695.000€

PENTHOUSE IN ALTOS DE LOS MONTEROS BUILT:

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Superb three bedroom three bathroom 135 180 COMMUNITY THREE THREE penthouse apartment is in the sort after excluM² M² sive Luxury Samara Resort Marbella. This luxurious apartment which is built with a high quality has 3 double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two full bathrooms in a modern style, one of them being en-suite and the other being the guest bathroom and a separate guest toilet. Electric shutters to all bedroom windows. The apartment also comes with a large 19m SQ. underground garage parking space and a 14m SQ storage room..

REF: RR4077655.

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THREE BEDROOM MIDDLE FLOOR APT, NUEVA Andalucía

875.000€

Stunning three bedroom, south facing, first floor apartment in Albatross Hill. This community has landscaped gardens, communal pools, indoor pool, gym, sauna and tennis court. With an open plan living and dining room with built in fireplace and access to a large terrace with beautiful panoramic sea views; fully equipped kitchen; two guest suites terrrace with glass curtains and lovely mountain views. Ref: R4099594.

FIVE BEDROOM Semi-Detached House, Marbella

925.000€

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bedroom, five b a t h r o o m semi-detached house recently renovated in August 2021 with a modern style private garden located in an exclusive area of Marbella close to all amenities The house is located in a luxurious urbanization surrounded by tropical gardens. A unique paradise in the heart of Marbella! Ideal for those looking for a location close to all services but also space and privacy. Ref: R4011001.

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FOUR BEDROOM TownhousE, ORANGE SQUARE MARBELLA

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heart of Old Town Marbella, situated within a short distance of Casablanca Beach and Plaza de los Naranjos.This spacious bright and airy home features four bedrooms and five bathrooms. It has a dining area, fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with city views. Here you can watch the sun rise over the little old church in orange square. Ref: R3977419.

FIVE BEDROOM Detached Villa, LAS CHAPAS

2.799.995€

Luxury five bed detached villa in Hacienda Las Chapas. This stunning property has been totally renovated recently. The property itself has been split between three levels and the highest quality materials have been used to make this wonderful home. Located 15 minutes from Marbella and with 24 hour security this property really is a stunning home. This really is a must see if you are looking in Marbella. Ref: R3943252.

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Three Bedroom Middle Floor Apartment Marbella €1.300 pcm

Let without furniture, for long term. Beautiful 3 bedroom home located on the beachfront. Located on the first floor with a large terrace, facing south and with beautiful views of the sea and the beach. Complex with Pool and direct access to the beach located in Marbella Center. A parking space included in the price.

Three Bedroom Apartment Elviria €1.200 pcm

Located in a quiet and private development. With beautiful views to the mountains. Built 200 m², with a terrace of 22 m². This spacious apartment has a living/dining, fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area and laundry room, three bedrooms & three bathrooms. The community has well kept gardens, swimming pool and parking.

Two Bedroom Middle Floor Apartment Central Marbella €1.500 pcm

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION... This two bedroom apartment is within walking distance to all amenities & beach. Located in a secure builing in the very centre of Marbella. With large living / dining room, modern kitchen.

There are terraces from the living room, kitchen and from one bedroom.

Two Bedroom Apartment Elviria 950€ pcm

Located in a quiet and private development. East facing with beautiful views to the mountains. It has a fully-lighted living/dining with direct access to the sunny terrace, fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area and laundry room, two bedrooms & two bathrooms. The community has well kept gardens, covered swimming pool, parking, gym and steam room.

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Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment La Mairena €850 pcm

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Wonderful two bedroom front line golf apartment with open views. This spacious ground floor apartment is located in a quiet and peaceful area, surrounded by lovely mountains and wonderful views. The property has two bedrooms, a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and direct exit to the terrace, a second bedroom with two beds and a large window with views.

WE HAVE EXCELLENT TENANTS LOOKING FOR A TOWNHOUSE THREE BEDS OR MORE IN LA CALA GOLF, LA MAIRENA, EL SOTO DE MARBELLA PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE A HOUSE IN THE AREA TO LET OUT

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your MIND ownBU Advertising your business for NO up front fees NO hidden charges Fish & Chip Shop, Manilva - 35.000€ Choice of two profitable fish and chip shops/restaurants both in busy Locations with regular clientele Could be bought together or separately

Fully Stocked Hardware Shop (Ferreteria) In Busy Location In Mijas Costa - 70.000€ It has been established 20 years and is still in it’s original ownership, the owner would now like to retire

Traditional Café Bar in Los Boliches -16.950€ With constant traffic and pedestrians passing by It is highly visible and has a terrace in front as well as the side There is 47m2 inside and another 25m2 on the terrace

Restaurant & Bar on Golf Course Mijas Costa -125.000€ This is a rare opportunity to buy a restaurant and bar with an enviable position very well established with a large regular clientele

www.business-sales-spain.com Telephone: 951 666 715 Mobile: 663 061 669 info@business-sales-spain.com

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BUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

s for sale in Spain and the UK NO advertising fees NO sale - NO fee Modern Café In Busy Commercial Centre Between San Pedro & Estepona - 13.000€ Renovated two years ago with a modern rustic feel Selling health food & drinks both to eat in and to take away

Extremely Successful Irish Sports Bar Located in Marbella Outskirts - 300.000€ Hugely popular bar is located in a busy commercial centre Large regular clientele - Five star rating on Tripadvisor

ED Well Established Holiday Rental & LO DEQProperty UIR Management Business - 65.000€ S RThis E R property management business was started 15 years ago

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Based on a major golf course between San Pedro & Estepona

WE ARE receiving so many enquiries at the moment and need more Businesses for sale IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING PLEASE CONTACT US IN CONFIDENCE

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your MIND ownB T p A e t a r a p e S h it W Cafe/Bar

57.000€ • LA CALA DE MIJAS CENTRE • located in a very good position • includes FULLY separate apartment This Fantastic Café/bar is located in a really good position in central La Cala in one of the busiest locations in the town. There is parking immediately outside, and people walk past constantly. It is a well-established business with a good local regular clientele and is also very popular amongst tourists.It was refurbished around five years ago and has an attractive modern feel. With a new 5 year renewable lease which is subject to a rental of 2600€ per month – this includes the apartment which is worth 900€ per month towards the rent.

www.business-sales-spain.com Telephone: 951 666 715 Mobile: 663 061 669 info@business-sales-spain.com

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BUSINESS

BUSINESS SALES & Transfers A L O IR G N E U F , r a B Freehold Sports

174.500€ • freehold property • Just Reduced for Quick Sale • FANTASTIC LOCATION This Sports bar is situated near a major hotel and has a local and expat community all around. It would suit a couple or partnership with enthusiasm and dedication to continue running this very busy bar, or alternatively would bean ideal investment for someone wishing to let it out. The potential to run two bars for the price of one here is a great opportunity in a position with a huge captive clientele

WANT TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? WE URGENTLY NEED MORE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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YOUR DREAM IS OUR PASSION DETACHED VILLA IN ELVIRIA

€3.900.000

Stunning luxury villa fully renovated in a beautiful modern style in Elviria. The villa is built upside down and consists of four large bedrooms and four bathrooms which are on the entrance level together with a cosy living room. Huge living/dining/kitchen/bar area, all in one large open space facing the garden. Outside, the swimming-pool has been renovated with beautiful dark tiles and there is also a football field on a lower level.

Plot: 1286m²

Built: 324m²

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Pool: Private

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SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE IN CALAHONDA

€295.000

This charming typical andalusian style house is situated in lower Calahonda in a small and quiet complex of only six houses sharing a lovely communal swimming-pool and garden. With a comfortable layout, one bedroom and one shower room downstairs and two bedrooms sharing a bathroom upstairs. The master bedroom is very spacious and bright and it has a private terrace overlooking the pool and garden. Necessary amenities & the beach within 10-15min walk.

Plot: N/A

Built: 102m²

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Pool: Communal

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GROUND FLOOR APT IN CALAHONDA

€259.000

LOCATION, LOCATION!! This charming ground floor apartment is situated in the very sought after Urbanization of Jardines de Calahonda at a short walking distance from all the amenities and the beach which makes it a perfect holiday home! It offers a lovely living-dining room. The kitchen has been renovated and it's modern and functional. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.

Situated only 10min walk to the commercial centre and the beach.

Built: 85m²

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Pool: Communal

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MIDDLE FLOOR APT IN RIVIERA DEL SOL

€230.000

Fantastic location and orientation with panoramic views for this apartment located in lower Miraflores at only 15mn walk down to the beach and to the local shops and restaurants. The apartment is in excellent condition and sold as seen, fully furnished and decorated. With the beautiful mountain views of Mijas. It has two bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom. The complex offers nice gardens and a communal pool and a gymnasium.

Terrace: 21m²

Built: 76m²

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

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THE STRANGEST ITEMS EVER SOLD AT AUCTION

A 76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton was auctioned in New York City last month. The dino remains were expected to sell for $5 million to $8 million.

Sotheby's in NYC is no stranger to selling strange items for a very discerning clientele we thought we’d take a look at other weird and wonderful items that have come up at aution houses around the World...

DINOSAUR SKELETON EXPECTED TO REACH $5 TO $8MILLION DOLLARS

The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago was auctioned in New York last month, Sotheby's announced the Gorgosaurus skeleton highlighted Sotheby's natural history auction on July 28th, the auction house said. The Gorgosaurus was an apex carnivore that lived in what is now the western United States and Canada during the late Cretaceous Period. It predated its relative the Tyrannosaurus rex by 10 million years.

THE ROMAN EMPIRE

SOLD FOR 6,250 DRACHMAS PER SOLDIER On March 28th, 193 AD, the Roman empire was auctioned off by the Praetorian guards to the wealthy senator Didius Julianus for the price of 6250 drachmas per soldier. The Praetorian guards had murdered the emperor Pertinax, and after some discussion with the emperor's father-in-law Sulpicianus, who offered 5000 drachmas each to the officers to be made emperor, they decided to sell Roman empire to the best bidder by public auction 54

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JOHN LENNON’S MOLAR SOLD IN 2011 FOR $31,200

The tooth fairy's rubbish became another man's treasure when a discolored molar that once belonged to John Lennon was put up for auction. Michael Zuk, a Canadian dentist, was responsible for the winning bid.

QUEEN VICTORIA’S UNDER GARMENTS Sold in 2015 for $16,300

Embroidered with her initials “VR” for Victoria Regina, the undies were in pristine shape, having been wrapped in tissue and kept in a temperature controlled room. Pants? Queen Victoria's underwear sold for £12,000 at auction. The knickers with a 45in (114cm) waist sold for a record price to a private English collector, along with set of replica crown jewels

RUSSELL CROWE’S JOCKSTRAP Sold for $6,500 in 2018

The item is from Crowe’s role in Cinderella Man and was sold at auction in Australia as part of his post-divorce auction aptly named ‘The Art of Divorce’. After the announcement of the auction, Bloomberg listed the jockstrap as one of the most bizarre items for sale. The jockstrap sold for $7,000 ($8,450 with costs), more than ten times the estimated price of $500 to $600, which also led to a flurry of coverage on this high sales price.

LARGEST EVER CAT PAINTING SOLD FOR $826,000 (TO A CAT LOVING BILLIONAIRE)

Weighing in at a massive 227 pounds it was so heavy it had to be displayed on a specially reinforced wall. The enormous composition is titled My Wife's Lovers and was painted by Austrian artist Carl Kahler around 1893. The cats featured in the work of art belong to the painting’s commissioner, Kate Birdsall Johnson. However, only 42 of her 350 felines made the cut for the piece. Now cat’s impressive!

MARILYN MONROE’S X-RAYS SOLD FOR $45,000 IN LAS VEGAS

Kept by her gynaecologist, the doctor’s children inherited them when he died and decided to cash in once they had the chance not a bad outcome! The set of six X-rays and a file of doctors’ notes that offer a partial medical history of the “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” actress from 1950 to 1962, were expected to fetch $15,000 to $30,000 at auction.

WILLIAM SHATNER’S KIDNEY STONE Sold for $25,000 in 2006

The 74-year-old actor agreed to sell the stone to GoldenPalace.com. Purchased by an online casino website with Shatner donating the profits to a housing charity. The stone was so big, Shatner said, “you’d want to wear it on your finger.”

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GOLDEN VISA RESIDENCY FOR BRITISH NATIONALS

A U G U S T

2 0 2 2 F I R S T IN SERIES

A year and a half a昀er Brexit the Investor Residency Scheme, or ‘Golden Visa’ as it’s known, is proving to be the second most popular residency op琀on for Bri琀sh na琀onals who want to spend more 琀me in Spain.

The ‘Golden Visa’ offers flexible residency to individuals who invest or who have invested €500,000 or more into real estate in Spain.

Since the scheme came into existence in 2013, the main na琀onali琀es benefi琀ng have been Chinese, Russian and US. Now that the UK is no longer in the EU, Brits can now take advantage of this visa to gain no strings a琀ached residency.

What does the Golden Visa Offer The eligible investor can either apply through the Spanish Consulate in the UK for a 1 year residency visa, or apply in Spain for a 2 year residency card, or TIE, tarjeta de iden琀dad de extranjero. ‘Golden Visa’ residency is renewable indefinitely, providing the minimum level of investment and other eligibility requirements are maintained.

A Visa for Residence, Work, Travel & Full or Part Time Living in Spain Golden Visa Residency allows the holder and their family to remain in Spain for an unlimited period of 琀me. Time spent in Spain does not count towards the Schengen limit, so travel in the rest of the Schengen area up to 3 months out of 6 months, is also s琀ll possible.

Spouse or legal partner, children under 18 years and dependent ascendants can also obtain residency under the Golden Visa scheme, so the en琀re family can benefit.

As there is no minimum amount of 琀me that must be spent in Spain to keep residency. This makes the Golden Visa ideal for Bri琀sh 'swallows', owners of second homes, who want to spend the winter months in Spain. This is par琀cularly a琀rac琀ve if you want to keep your tax affairs out of Spain.

Applying for a Golden Visa The applica琀on can be made via the Spanish Consulate in the UK, in which case a visa is issued. The more popular and less costly op琀on that Brits choose, is to come to Spain, and applied directly for the 2 year residency permit and residency card. The visa is the only one where the ini琀al applica琀on can be made by a legal representa琀ve, the investor however, must Mention apply in person for their TIE. Costa Link and get a We specialise in visas and residency for Bri琀sh na琀onals and provide and have FREE hundreds of happy Bri琀sh clients. If you are need a ‘Golden Visa’ or are thinking consultation about ge ng one, please get in touch.

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Montblanc’s new Summit 3 smartwatch packs in all the usual smartwatch features you’ve come to know and love. In a surprise software partnership, with Google and Samsung announced Wear OS 3, combining the two companies’ smartwatch OSes. The Summit 3 will be available in multiple colour options. You can pick from either black, silver.

Montblanc is throwing in two straps with each watch.

If you find that with the summer weather your sofas and floors are covered in moulted fur.

Tineco reckons it has pet-proofed the new Pure One S15 Pro stick vac. The firm reckons it reduces tangles by 99% versus a regular brush head. It uses cyclone suction tech and has a five-stage filtration system, which the firm says can lock in dust particles as small as 0.3 microns. No fur balls to see here people!

The Rodecaster Pro II give live streamers sonic superiority to your podcast. You can mix channels and trigger sound effects. The latest portable audio mixer touchscreen is bigger, with more control, it’s more compact, with fully customisable sound pads.

You can pull off MIDI commands, fade channels smoothly and even switch video feeds. The whole thing hooks up to a computer via USB-C, & lets you connect two machines at once for dual operation.

Nokia is back with a bang and the Finnish firm is launching the 5710 XpressAudio. The phone has a pop-out pair of true wireless earphones.

Simple controls and a lack of smart features appeal to some, if you fancy a digital detox and weeklong battery life then this could be the phone for you. You get a 2.4in, 320×240 resolution screen, VGA camera and Unisoc processor to run the basic S30+ operating system.

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All the latest in the World of gadget’s, tech & gaming...

Amazon’s new Wi-Fi 6E eero mesh system is built for speed and can help your network keep up with the daily battering of 4K streams, gaming and video uploads. Infused with the very latest Wi-Fi 6E standard, which has all the speed benefits of Wi-Fi 6, with the addition of a new 6GHz channel. If you’re looking for the very latest Wi-Fi tech and want to futureproof your network it’s well worth considering.

Specialized and Fjällräven’s have hooked up to create everything from off-road bike bags to stylish high-performance clothing designed for a comfortable ride, there’s all manner of accessories cover both yourself and your bike in. There’s a snack pack, along with a handlebar bag, frame bag, and a toptube bag. With quick-release camlock buckles for swift loading and unloading.

Ultion Nuki is a smart lock with a £2k break-in guarantee. With support for all the major smart home platforms and app integrations. It’ll even tie in with AirBnB’s smartphone app, letting holiday home owners grant timed access to their guests without the fuss. Unlock options include using voice control and there’s also an auto-unlock mode based on proximity. Handy if you’re fully laden with shopping bags.

If you want some luxe headphones, then Master & Dynamic’s MW75 cover your ears in noise-cancelling bliss. The premium design and luxurious primarily forged from aluminium, with two tempered glass caps on each ear cup, encircled by precision-machined, aluminium for high-end texture. The headband and ear cushions have leather and memory foam thrown in for a more comfortable, decadent listening experience.

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Sniffer the Wonder Dog...

A man had just boarded and settled into his seat next to the window on the plane when another man sat down in the aisle seat and put his dog in the middle seat next to the man. The first man looked very quizzically at the dog and asked why the dog was allowed on the plane. The second man explained that he was from the Police Drugs Enforcement Agency and that the dog was a 'sniffing dog'. 'His name is Sniffer and he's the best there is. I'll show you once we get airborne, when I put him to work.' The plane took off, and once it has levelled out, the Policeman said, 'Watch this.'

He told Sniffer to 'Search'. Sniffer jumped down, walked along the aisle, and finally sat very purposefully next to a woman for several seconds.

Sniffer then returned to his seat and put one paw on the policeman's arm.

The Policeman said, 'Good boy', and he turned to the man and said, 'that woman is in possession of marijuana, I'm making a note of her seat number and the authorities will apprehend her when we land.’

'Gee, that's pretty good,' replied the first man.

Once again, the Policeman sent Sniffer to search the aisles. The dog sniffed about, sat down beside a man for a few seconds, returned to its seat, and this time he placed two paws on the agent's arm. The Policeman said, 'Two paws mean that man is carrying cocaine, so again, I'm making a note of his seat number for the police.'

'I like it!' said his seatmate.

The Policeman then told Sniffer to 'Search' again. Sniffer walked up and down the aisles for a little while, sat down for a moment, and then came racing back to the agent, jumped into the middle seat and proceeded to poop himself. The first man was really disgusted by this behaviour and couldn't figure out how or why a well-trained dog would behave like that.So he asked the Policeman, 'What's going on?'

The Policeman nervously replied, 'He's just found a bomb.'

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Health&

15 SIMPLE

WAYSTO LOSE Well BeingWEIGHTNATURALLY There is a lot of bad weight loss information on the internet. Much of what is recommended is questionable at best, and not based on any actual method or testing. However, there are several natural methods that have actually been proven to work. Here are 15 easy ways to lose weight naturally....

Backed by Science no less!

1) ADD PROTEIN TO YOUR DIET

or other family members eating unhealthy. There are also When it comes to weight loss, protein is the king of nutri- many healthy and natural snacks that are easy to preents. Your body burns calories when digesting and metab- pare. These include yogurt, whole fruit, nuts, carrots and olizing the protein you eat, so a high-protein diet can. A hard-boiled eggs. high-protein diet can also make you feel more full and reduce your appetite. People eat over 400 fewer calories Eating a lot of added sugar is linked with some of the per day on a high-protein diet. Even something as simple World’s leading diseases, including heart disease, type 2 as eating a high-protein breakfast (like eggs) can have a diabetes and cancer. Since sugar goes by many names in powerful effect making you feel fuller for longer. ingredient lists, it can be very difficult to figure out how

5) LIMIT YOUR SUGAR

2) SINGLE-INGREDIENT FOODS

One of the best things you can do to become healthier is to base your diet on whole, single-ingredient foods. By doing this, you eliminate the vast majority of added sugar, added fat and processed food. Most whole foods are naturally very filling, making it a lot easier to keep within healthy calorie limits. Eating whole foods also provides your body with the many essential nutrients that it needs to function properly. Weight loss often follows as a natural side effect of eating whole foods.

much sugar a product actually contains.

6) TAKE GLUCOMANNAN

Glucomannan is one of several weight loss pills that has been proven to work. This water-soluble, natural dietary fiber comes from the roots of the konjac plant, also known as the elephant yam. Glucomannan is low in calories, takes up space in the stomach and delays stomach emptying. It also reduces the absorption of protein and fat, and feeds the beneficial gut bacteria. Its exceptional ability to absorb water is believed to be what makes it so effective for weight loss. One capsule is able to turn an Processed foods are usually high in added sugars, added entire glass of water into gel. fats and calories. What’s more, processed foods are engineered to make you eat as much as possible. They are Liquid calories come from beverages like sugary soft much more likely to cause addictive-like eating than drinks, fruit juices, chocolate milk and energy drinks. unprocessed foods.

These drinks are bad for health in several ways, including

3) AVOID PROCESSED FOODS

7) AVOID LIQUID CALORIES

4) STOCK UP ON HEALTHY FOODS

an increased risk of obesity. Your brain does not register Studies have shown that the food you keep at home liquid calories the same way it does solid calories, so you greatly affects weight and eating behavior. By always hav- end up adding these calories on top of everything else ing healthy food available, you reduce the chances of you that you eat.

TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH...

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Medical Tips WHAT IS TINNITUS...

Tinnitus is the name for hearing noises that are not caused by sounds coming from the outside world.

It's common and not usually a sign of anything serious. It might get better by itself and there are treatments that can help.

Check if you have tinnitus...

TINNITUS CAN SOUND LIKE: • RINGING • BUZZING • WHOOSHING • HUMMING • HISSING • THROBBING • MUSIC OR SINGING YOU MAY HEAR THESE SOUNDS IN 1 OR BOTH EARS, OR IN YOUR HEAD. THEY MAY COME AND GO, OR YOU MIGHT HEAR THEM ALL THE TIME.

SEE A GP IF: • YOU HAVE TINNITUS REGULARLY OR CONSTANTLY • YOUR TINNITUS IS GETTING WORSE • YOUR TINNITUS IS BOTHERING YOU For example, it's affecting your sleep or concentration, or is making you feel anxious and depressed • YOU HAVE TINNITUS THAT BEATS IN TIME WITH YOUR PULSE

Things you can try to DO TO cope WITH tinnitus:

• TRY TO RELAX deep breathing or yoga may help.

• TRY TO FIND ways to improve your sleep, such as sticking to a bedtime routine or cutting down on caffeine • TRY TO AVOID things that can make tinnitus worse, such as stress or loud background noises • TRY SELF-HELP BOOKS or self-help techniques to help you cope.

• JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP talking to other people with tinnitus.

DON’T:

• DO NOT HAVE TOTAL SILENCE: listening to soft music or sounds (called sound therapy) may distract you from the tinnitus.

• DO NOT FOCUS ON IT, as this can make it worse hobbies and activities may take your mind off it.

Treatments for tinnitus

If the cause of your tinnitus is unknown or cannot be treated, your GP or specialist may refer you for a type of talking therapy. This could be: • TINNITUS COUNSELLING: to help you learn about your tinnitus and find ways of coping with it.

• COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT): to change the way you think about your tinnitus and reduce anxiety.

• TINNITUS RETRAINING THERAPY: using sound therapy to retrain your brain to tune out and be less aware of the tinnitus.

If tinnitus is causing you hearing loss, hearing aids may be recommended.

Causes of tinnitus

It's not always clear what causes tinnitus, but it's often linked to: • SOME FORM OF HEARING LOSS • MÉNIÈRE'S DISEASE • CONDITIONS SUCH AS DIABETES, THYROID DISORDERS OR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS • ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION • TAKING CERTAIN MEDICINES: tinnitus can be a side effect of some chemotherapy medicines, antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin.

GO TO A&E OR CALL 112 IF YOU HAVE TINNITUS: AFTER A HEAD INJURY WITH SUDDEN HEARING LOSS, WEAKNESS IN THE MUSCLES OF YOUR FACE, OR A SPINNING SENSATION (VERTIGO)

CHECK OUT... Our website at www.costalinkmagazine.com for lots more Medical Tips!

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MAYHEM MEDICAL BODILY FACTS...

• The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

• Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

• You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.

• The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.

• The ashes of the average cremated person weigh nine pounds.

• Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour.

• Ingrown toenails are hereditary.

• If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you will have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.

• Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.

• Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do.

• The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.

• If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.

• Babies are born without knee caps. They don't become bone until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.

• If you farted consistently for 6 years & 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.

A supportive and nurturing environment which is safe and proactive in ensuring you never feel alone on your dementia journey

We meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month in Calahonda at the Baptist church 11am until 1pm.

We have a wonderful team of volunteers on hand at each meeting which includes: Nurses, Therapist, lawyers as well as those who provide activities suitable for all stages of dementia.

Through the work that Age Care has done locally for many years we are able to access support from all local and charitable organizations and we work closely with AFA (Asociacion de familiars de Enfermos de Alzheimer) in Los Pacos giving our members access to day care facilities and additional support from a locally based specialist organisation.

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STRANGE BUTTRUE

Strange Strangebuttrue...

BIG MACS WITH BIG PRICES… At 6.98 U.S. dollars, Switzerland has the most expensive Big Macs in the world, according to the January 2022 Big Mac index. A Big Mac might taste the same the world over but the price varies wildly. In America you'll pay a shade under $6. But get your meat fix in Turkey and you could get THREE Big Macs (that's SIX individual meat patties and 1650 calories!) for just $5.58.

The 10 countries with the cheapest Big Macs 1) Egypt - $2.71 2) Taiwan - $2.70 3) Azerbaijan - $2.65 4) South Africa - $2.58 5) India- $2.55 6) Ukraine - $2.43 7) Romania - $2.40 8) Malaysia- $2.39 9) Indonesia - $2.33 10) Turkey - $1.86

The Big Mac index was devised by the Economist in 1986 to gauge currency misalignment and test the theory of purchasing power parity, which states that over time exchange rates should automatically equalise the prices of identical goods or services in any two countries. Labour costs, of course, are lower in poorer countries so this partly factors into the price.

The 10 countries with the costliest Big Macs 1) Switzerland - $6.98 2) Norway - $6.39 3) United States - $5,81 4) Sweden - $5.79 5) Uruguay - $5,35 6) Canada - $5.32 7) Brazil - $5.12 8) Venezuela - $5.06 9) Europe - $4.95 10) United Kingdom - $4.82

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By creating your account with selldirectspain, you are able to access seller’s details, contact them by mobile phone, chat with them using our online chat-messaging platform, or send the an email.

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ALL REVVED UP

BEST CAMPER VANS OF 2022

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If you fancy taking on the World from a tiny van, then this article will be right up your street one of these could make the perfect home for your next adventure. We take a look at the best five on the market this year…

KNAUSS BOXSTAR 600: The BoxStar 600 is funky and fresh. It sleeps up to four, there are four seat-belted seats to ensure the whole family is safe when on the move. However, no space is wasted when in relaxing mode as these seats transform into a dining area, utilising swivel seats and a table.

The hob is in front of the sliding door, so you can take in your view while cooking also allowing food smells to escape the camper!

VW CRAFTER VANWORX: This camper is designed for those who want more room and to be able to go off the beaten track. Suitable for a couple or a family of four. Coming in a medium or long wheelbase, depending on how much space you need. In the medium wheelbase camper, sleeping four comes at the sacrifice of a full shower room, which can be added in if you only need to sleep two.

Also, they have a kitchen area and fridge, swivel front seats and large double.

FIAT DUCATO SUNLIGHT CLIFF 600: Has a clean well-designed layout, with stylish wooden accents.

The interior of this camper features all the comforts of home, including a large washroom complete with shower, toilet, sink and plenty of storage.

Even the bathroom is finished in wood effect giving it a warm and cosy feel.

SPORTSMOBILE CLASSIC: A classic 4×4, a vehicle that will take you wherever you want to go. The pop-top roof allows for plenty of standing room inside but, when popped down, the vehicle remains streamline and easy to drive, even on rugged dirt roads. An awning provides shade in the warmest of climates, a roof rack & rear-mounted box for extra storage, solar panels for off the grid electrics and a fold-down table on the side door.

VW BUS: You can’t write an article about the best camper vans and not include the classic VW bus.

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Emergency Numbers

Central number for Fire, Police & Ambulance National Police Local Police Guardia Civil

112 091 092 062

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Medical

Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267

Health Centres Marbella 952 769 946

Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046

Consulates 952 352 300 952 475 108 952 226 373 952 604 383 952 212 442 952 226 590 952 474 891

Tourist Information

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Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Town Halls

Fire Brigade

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

Transport Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus

952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457 952 785 252

Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100

Markets

Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda.

Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground.

Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa).

Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina)

Cinemas All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week.

Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La Cañada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists 24 Hour Chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella.

Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates 13th to 20th August 2022: Malaga Feria - During the Feria de Málaga, the city buzzes with colour and life. (Lots of businesses are working shorter hours or may be closed at this time, please check before you travel)

15th August 2022: Feast of the Assumption (National Holiday)

29th August 2022: Summer Bank Holiday UK & Gibraltar

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STAR SIGNS

A look at what's in store for you during August 2022...

Capricorn December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 20th

Aries March 21st April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

Gemini May 21st June 20th

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Capricorn, if you are looking for a relationship then you get the chance to begin one that’s particularly interesting and pushes you to get out of your comfort zone. The transit of Venus through your sign this month will set out to fix an older relationship or lead it towards a deeper level of communion on not just the physical and material level, but also an emotional one. August 2022 isn’t that favourable to great professional pursuits, but it is a great time for planning investments, coming up with strategies for making things efficient. If you own a business, you get the chance to attract funding with more ease. You have a lot of energy and you’re willing to be more active. But that shouldn’t mean partying all the time or splurging on pampering yourself, but also working out!

Aquarius, In the first days of the month there could be sudden changes or events that upset you and there could be misunderstandings in the family. Take and step back and see the situation objectively and try to prevent any tensions or prepare to resolve them if they happen. If you are single, you go through an excellent period for finding love between August 11th and 19th.

Your life can change this month. Even if you often feel like everything is turning upside down, events lead you exactly towards where you belong and help you let go of some old behavioral patterns that are hindering your evolution. You need to relax in order to settle down your mind and emotions and get organised properly. Don’t get overwhelmed by sadness or frustrations.

Pisces, if you are single then August 4th to 25th, 2022, is a fantastic time for beginning a new relationship with great potential for the long run. If you are involved in longer-lasting ties or even married, the transit of Mercury through your sign will consolidate the connection. As of August 20th, try to take better care of your family and home. You could benefit from the help of your parents.

It’s time to think seriously about some mistakes from the past that have led to losses and material issues.The Sun and Venus are helping you be successful professionally when it comes to work, organising your priorities and your time. Any challenges that are in your way can only be your own beliefs and ideas and the tendency towards having an aggressive attitude towards others, having verbal outbursts, getting aggravated over everything. The change needs to start with you.

Aries, be very cautious about your love life and money this month. You set out to change a lot of things in your life, but you could also go through events that create chaos with your values.

After August 11th, your other half might want more attention, which can lead to conflicts becareful about choosing your words, because you risk offending someone without meaning to. Many of you would rather make the most of some professional opportunities that are coming your way and improving your income. The astrological context of August 2022 speaks of an excellent term when it comes to your professional path and money. Your health and vitality is in tip-top order this month due to your sign being transited by Mercury and the Sun, helping you get better organised and take on a more balanced lifestyle in which work, fun, and rest all have their place.

Taurus, August 2022 seems to be hectic for your love life. You may feel youneed to spend more time together with your family, your parents, and your other half. If you are single and want to begin a relationship you don’t really have that much time for flirting and dating. Any potential relationships that start now are marked by tensions from the get go. It’s very likely you’re troubled by some inner conflict at the moment and you oscillate between what you think you should do and what you truly want to do. Only you can decide what’s the best option. Don’t go by what anyone else says. Uranus begins its retrograde motion on August 26th, 2022. It means that you have a few good months for revising your professional strategy and deciding whether you should change jobs or the direction your career is going into.

Gemini, on August 11th, Venus begins its transit through your sign. If you’ve been looking for some time now to express your feelings towards someone you’re attracted to, now you get the excellent chance to do it. It’s easier to find your words and you’re more confident, so you have every chance at succeeding in what you set out to do and begin a new relationship.If you’re already involved, you’re much more persuasive than usual. Only use your powers for good! In August 2022, there are no major events in your career or when it comes to your income. But it’s a great time to analyze your ongoing projects, to recalibrate your goals. The astrological context of August 2022 can make you become too worked-up and sometimes chaotic. You’re struggling because you realise that some things that you were counting on aren’t as secure as you thought they were.

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

Sagittarius November 22nd December 21st

Cancer, Venus together with the Sun are in your skies until August 23rd. You are full of confidence and want to shine. You feel the need to prove your able to win over anyone’s heart. As a result, some of you might get involved in secret ties or in connections with people who are otherwise engaged or have something to hide. Professionally, the term around August 18th, 2022, is favorable for you because Jupiter is in harmonious ties to Venus. You could get promoted, get a raise or make inspired decisions related to a significant project. Towards the end of the month you might have issues with month, particularly with an inheritance, a debt or a division of goods. Don’t operate on the premise that you’re right, that you’re owed it all. Don’t refuse negotiation and strive to do things the right way and not just how it suits you.

Leo, The Sun and Venus are in your skies from the 11th of August. You go through a term when you’re particularly attractive to potential partners. Although you have a tendency towards vanity and the need to be the center of attention. If you fall prey to this, you risk becoming your own worst enemy. Strive to show that you can be generous, that you’re able to guide those around you in a kind way. You also have a predisposition towards promising the Moon even though you know you can’t deliver. There’s plenty of opportunities for professional growth and improving your income in August 2022, but in order to make the most of them you need to adjust your attitude.

You’re full of life and enthusiasm. You’re able to motivate and mobilize others too. If you’ve been struggling with health issues lately, you can overcome this month.

Virgo, August 2022 gives you high hopes when it comes to love, maybe even too much for your own sake. Things tend to get complicated quickly. Mercury is in opposition with Neptune, as a result, you might find it too tough to let go of your stubbornness, as a result, it becomes much more difficult to reach common ground with your partner. If you are single, you might meet interesting after August 23rd.That’s when the Sun transits through your sign and you stand out with more ease. During this term it’s all about image, how you communicate with others, how you present your ideas and plans. As a result, it’s time to prove to be more flexible and open to negotiations. If you notice that some projects don’t work, take a break and take care of your soul and your interests.

Moments of quiet and introspection help you hear the voice of your own intuition.

Libra, your love life is still very hectic this month just like the last there’s still a powerful influence of the Uranus-North Node conjunction. There are important changes you need time take in, in order to adapt to the new situations. If you are single, you’re in for the chance of some meant-to-be connections starting from the very beginning of the month. Until August 23rd, the Sun transits your sign and plans for the future as a result, this month looks very profitable for you, provided you have a healthy attitude towards teamwork and money. It’s a time of changes and, if you channel your energy wisely and succeed in working with others, you can enjoy a resonating success. Steer clear of being overly authoritarian and allow others to express themselves and take the initiative.

Scorpio, your love life is going to be intense this month because Mars, Uranus, and the North Node are all in your sign. Some of you meet interesting people, others consider breakups, others of you put in the effort to repair or strengthen their marriage. All of that leads to situations and experiences that you need in order to change your life for the better. It’s up to you to use the power of the stars constructively and correctly and the energy that they give you. You have great odds at shining in your career this month, provided you don’t become too. You’re under a lot of pressure in the most important areas of your life, relationships and career, and sometimes it’s difficult to handle that.. As a result, your stress level goes up and your frustrations accumulate.

Sagittarius, Mercury transits your skies between August 4th and 25th. As a result, you are particularly concerned with your relationship. Some of you conclude that you need to make serious decisions, with a long-term impact. If you are single, you are attracted to people with high status or to someone who can help them make progress in their career. But be careful that these connections often lead to complications and unwanted consequences. Professionally things are pretty hectic, but you also get interesting opportunities. There could be exciting changes at work or, if you’re not satisfied with the work you’re doing anymore, you get the chance to find a new job. The transits of August 2022 encourage you to make important changes when it comes to your lifestyle, diet, and managing your time so that you can lead a healthier and more balanced life.

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puzzle

Solutions on page 82

it out

Anger Inducing Anagrams

The following are all anagrams are of food and drink...

Can you work out what they are? The word lengths are shown in brackets.

1) _ _ _ _ _ _ _

TO RIOTS (7)

2) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ICED DRIP GUN (4,7)

3) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

FIND HIS CHAPS (10)

4) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

SKEPTIC TODD (7,4)

5) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

SEE ACE HECK (10)

Guess The Stranger Celebrity

A

B

Sudoku

Brain Teaser WORLD ROAD TRIP, CAN YOU GUESS WHERE THESE FAMOUS LANDMARKS ARE LOCATED? 1) The huge rock known as Uluru is found in which country?

2) “Christ the Redeemer” monument.

In which South American city will you find it in?

3) The Sagrada Familia has been in construction since 1882, but where is it?

4) What is the official name of the tower which you’ll find high on the Seattle skyline?

5) Currently, the tallest building in the world the Burj Khalifa reaches heights of 830m – Do you know which city it’s in?

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Crossword Across: 1. Starbucks ______ (6) 5. Expression of grief (6) 8. A solo vocal piece (4) 9. The witching hour (8) 10. Texan beer (6) 11. Author of wizarding fairytales (6) 12. George Clooney's wife’s name (4) 14. Starred in Pulp Fiction (3) 15. Famous Italian actress (4) 16. Football head (6) 18. A domed dwelling (6) 19. Thomas Edison, e.g.

(8) 21. Hero of Shrek (4) 22. Not filled (6) 23. In fashion (6) Down: 2. US Chatshow (5) 3. Hipster garb (7) 4. Bugs Bunny's archenemy (9) 5. Mind bending drug (3) 6. The pine tree State (5) 7. With no restraints (13) 11. German sausage (9) 13. Daughter of Prospero (7) 15. A more polite form of Damn (7) 17. Letter: Greek alphabet (5) 20. Nickname for Egyptian pharoh (3)

Name The Film

A A disillusioned college graduate finds him- B self torn between his older lover and her daughter staring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft (1967).

A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold (1989).

Say What You See...

DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE

frequency

T I S

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

I called an old school friend and asked what was he doing.

He replied that he is working on "Aqua-thermal treatment of ceramics, aluminium and steel under a constrained environment". I was impressed...

On further enquiring I learn’t that he was washing dishes with hot water... under his wife's supervision.

What do Alexander the Great and Kermit the Frog have in common?

Their middle name.

A FIREMAN came home from work one day and told his wife, "You know, we have a wonderful system at the fire station: BELL 1 rings and we all put on our jackets, BELL 2 rings and we all slide down the pole, BELL 3 rings and we're on the fire truck ready to go.

"From now on when I say BELL 1...

I want you to strip naked. When I say BELL 2...

I want you to jump in bed...

And when I say BELL 3 We are going to make love all night.

"The next night he came home from work & yelled " BELL 1!" The wife took all her clothes off.

When he yelled "BELL 2!”, the wife jumped into bed.

When he yelled " BELL 3!", they began making love.

After a few minutes the wife yelled "BELL 4!"

"What the hell is BELL 4?" asked the husband?

"ROLL OUT MORE HOSE," she replied "YOU'RE NOWHERE NEAR THE FIRE."

I decided to make my password

“incorrect”

because if I mistype or forget it, my computer will remind me, “Your password is inccorect.”

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A little boy asks his daddy where poo comes from... Daddy explains: ‘Food in the mouth is chewed into small lumps, which are swallowed, and pass through the oesophagus and the hiatus sphincter and into the stomach. The food is churned up in the stomach, where digestive enzymes induce a probiotic reaction in the alimentary canal to extract protein before waste products are propelled into the small intestine and descend via the colon and rectum to emerge as poo.’ ‘WOW that’s AMAZING!’ exclaims the little boy.

“And what about Tigger?”

Q: What happened to the man who assaulted the laughing psychic?

A: He was arrested for striking a happy medium.

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THE ADVENTURES OF PADDIN GTON

KIDS PAGE CAN YOU SPOT ...

The maze of LOVE! Monty Moose has to get his Valentines card to his girlfriend.

Can you help him?

paddington aunt lucy pot of marmalade suitcase

london bus paddington’s hat clouds dinosaur

How many escaped balloons can you see ?

Answer: 10

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puzzle

Answers from 18, 26, 32, 76 & 77

it out

Who Am I?

Anger Making Anagrams

Big Ben

1) Risotto 2) Rice Pudding 3)Fish and Chips 4) Spotted Dick 5) Cheesecake

Guess the Year 1974

Trivia Quiz Answers 1) Oscar Wilde 2) Femur 3) Cuba 4) Sonic the Hedgehog 5) Venezuela 6) Marmalade Skies 7) They are all cars made by Nissan 8) Rice 9) Chess 10) Good Intentions 11) Bread 12) 1965 13) Orlando 14) Wines 15) Cheese 16) Cher 17) Double Eagle 18) Iran 19) Pythagoras 20) Bees 21) Epistle 22) Litmus 23) 900 24) A Pig 25) Wasabi 26) Arabian Peninsula 27) Anne Boleyn & Catherine Howard 28) On the Moon 29) A farrier 30) 8,000 miles

Guess The Celeb a) Joe Keery b) Millie Bobby Brown

Brain Teaser Answers WORLD ROAD TRIP, CAN YOU GUESS WHERE THESE FAMOUS LANDMARKS ARE LOCATED? 1) Austrailia 2) Rio de Janeiro 3) Barcelona 4) CN Tower 5) Dubai

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) The Graduate (1967) b) Steel Magnolias (1989)

Say What You See 1) Last Dance 2) High Frequency 82

3) Sit Ups

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