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APRIL 8th 2022...

“AT THE COPA COPACABANA” RIO DE JANERIO IS A WORLD FAMOUS CITY, HOME TO ‘COPACABANA BEACH’ THANKS TO BARRY MANILOW FOR MAKING IT FAMOUS

Your full itinerary is: 8th April: Depart Rio in the Evening | 9th: Buzios, Brazil |10th: at sea |11th: day Salvador de Bahia 12th Maceio, Brazil |13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th,18th: at sea |19th: Madeira Portugal | 20th: Santa Cruz Tenerife 21st: at sea | 22nd: Cadiz Spain (arrive 8am, we can disembark here) EXPERIENCED CRUISERS WILL KNOW THE EXPRESSION ‘REPOSITIONING’ WHEN REFERRING TO CRUISE SHIPS. THE BEST SHIPS WILL BE CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN IN THE MONTHS BETWEEN OCTOBER AND APRIL, THEY THEN SAIL TO EUROPE TO CRUISE THE MEDITERRANEAN FROM MAY TO OCTOBER. (KNOWN AS REPOSITIONING) CROSSING THE ATLANTIC MEANS SIX DAYS AT SEA, BECAUSE THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PORTS TO VISIT ON ROUTE. FOR THIS REASON, A 15 NIGHT ‘REPOSITIONING’ CRUISE IS VERY INEXPENSIVE!

Your cabin price includes: Because we are a ‘GROUP’ we get a further discount which makes our 15 night cruise, with all our food at a choice of restaurants, all our drinks in every restaurant & bar 24/7 all INCLUDED & no gratuities to pay….A REAL BARGAIN! Cruise ships wait for NOBODY (Not even Marbella Cruisers) so flying in on the 8th April, the same day as we sail, is too risky so we have agreed a deal with the ‘5 STAR’ Hilton Hotel.

(Which is right on Copacabana Beach) We can all stay at the Hilton for as many nights as we wish for just £69 per night (That’s for the room, not per person) and that includes breakfast. Natalie and I have decided we will stay 4 nights, the 4th 5th, 6th, and 7th April. I have coaches booked to pick us up from the hotel at 11am on the 8th April to take us to our ship. Our ship will make several stops on route where we can get off and go sightseeing.

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Our ship, the MSC PREZIOSA, IS ONE FINE SHIP! Your ‘GROUP’ cabin prices for this 15 NIGHT CRUISE

INSIDE £1164* SEA VIEW (WINDOW) £1314* BALCONY £1594* *All prices are Per Person & ALL CABINS ARE ‘FANTASTICA’ grade cabins

All our cabins, ‘INSIDE’, ‘OUTSIDE’ (window) & ‘BALCONY’ cabins are the higher quality cabins, known as ‘Fantastica Cabins’ WE ARE HOLDING (RESERVED) 50 CABINS ON THE ABOVE DEAL: 10 INSIDE CABINS, 10 WINDOW CABINS AND 20 BALCONY CABINS AND 10 SUITES. 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.

EMAIL COLIN@MARBELLACRUISERS.com or see WWW.MARBELLACRUISERS.COM

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12th JUNE 2022

“TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE” THIS IS A CRUISE THAT EXPERIENCED CRUISERS ALWAYS PUT ON THEIR ‘MUST DO’ LIST...

IT’S 14 NIGHTS, STARTING IN COPENHAGEN. INCLUDING A DAY IN THE STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL RUSSIAN CITY OF ST PETERSBURG. IF ST PETERSBURG HAS NOT OVERLOADED YOUR CAMERA, THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS WILL FINISH THE JOB. WORLD FAMOUS & IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN.

Your full itinerary is:

12th June: Copenhagen |13 June: at sea |14 June: Helsinki |15 June: St Petersburg |16th June: Tallinn

17th June: at sea |18th June: Kiel, Germany |19th June: Copenhagen |20th June at sea | 21th June: Hellesylt / Geiranger Norway 22th June Alesund Norway| 23th June Flaam Norway| 24 June: at sea |25th June: Kiel Germany |26th June Copenhagen

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

Scheduled (but not guaranteed) to be performing on board as part of our entertainment package for this cruise ARE the world famous ‘Cirque Du Soleil’ Our cruise starts from Copenhagen and as cruise ships wait for nobody, we advise you to fly to Copenhagen one or two days before. (That will be 10th or 11th June) There are flights from most airports including Malaga. (Natalie and I will be arriving on 10th June) We have a very good ‘group’ price for the Scandic Copenhagen Hotel in Copenhagen, which includes breakfast. We will all meet in the evening in the hotel bar at 8pm. At 11.00 am on 12th June our private coaches will be waiting to take us to our ship, the MSC GRANDIOSA. F

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Your ‘GROUP’ cabin prices for this 14 NIGHT CRUISE

INSIDE £1909* OUTSIDE (WINDOW) £2149* BALCONY £2419* *All prices are Per Person & ALL CABINS ARE ‘FANTASTICA’ grade cabins

All our cabins, ‘INSIDE’, ‘OUTSIDE’ (window) & ‘BALCONY’ cabins are the higher quality cabins, known as ‘Fantastica Cabins’ WE ARE HOLDING (RESERVED) 60 CABINS ON THE ABOVE DEAL: 10 INSIDE CABINS, 20 WINDOW CABINS AND 30 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. So, all you have to do is, decide how many days you wish to spend in Copenhagen before we cruise then book your return flight to Copenhagen. Flights from Malaga are around £90 depending on the airline and time.

EMAIL COLIN@MARBELLACRUISERS.com or see WWW.MARBELLACRUISERS.COM

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23rd AUGUST 2022

“THE HEAT IS ON” THE WORLD FAMOUS TREVI FOUNTAIN

OUR CRUISE STARTS IN ROME. “ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY” BUT, BY STAYING IN CENTRAL ROME FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE WE CRUISE, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO VISIT AS MUCH OF ROME AS WE CAN. IT’S THAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY THAT EVEN JULIUS CAESAR WOULD HAVE CHOSEN, IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD INVENTED THE CAMERA!

OUR FULL ITINERARY IS… 23rd August: We DEPART our cruise FROM Rome | 24th: we are at sea| 25th: Santorini 26th: Athens |27th: Mykonos|28th: Corfu| 29th: MaltA | 30th: Messina (Sicily) 31st: Naples| 1st September: Livorno | 2nd September: back to Rome

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

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Your ‘GROUP’ cabin prices for this 10 NIGHT CRUISE

INSIDE £1708* BALCONY CABIN £2198* MINI SUITE £2429* *All prices shown are Per Person

As I have said many times “cruise ships wait for nobody” not even Marbella Cruisers so…we are going to stay at a ‘very posh’ hotel for one or two nights before we sail. The ROME SAVOY HOTEL is walking distance from the ‘Trevi fountain’ & the ‘Spanish Steps’. There isn’t a more central hotel to see the sights of Rome. Farley, at Travelfinders, has secured us a ‘GROUP’ rate of £160 per night, (for the room, not per person) including breakfast, for as many nights as we wish. Natalie and I will be staying on the nights of the 21st and 22nd August. By pure coincidence the 22nd August is my birthday so… please join Natalie & I on the hotel terrace, for drinks at 7.00pm. At 11.00am on the morning of 23rd August, coaches will be waiting outside our hotel to take us to our ship. (optional) F

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WE ARE HOLDING (RESERVED) 50 CABINS ON THE ABOVE DEAL 10 INSIDE CABINS, 30 BALCONY CABINS AND 10 MINI SUITES WHEN THEY ARE GONE OUR PRICES WILL RETURN TO ‘NON GROUP’ PRICES AND WE WILL LOSE THE PREMIUM DRINKS PACKAGE, FREE WIFI and GRATUITIES.CRUISE LINES ARE LIKE AIRLINES, THEY PUT THEIR PRICES UP AS THEIR SHIPS & PLANES FILL UP. Your deposit is. £100 per personand 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.

EMAIL COLIN@MARBELLACRUISERS.com or see WWW.MARBELLACRUISERS.COM

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Welcome to 2022 and a Happy New Year to you, and as they say in Spain, Feliz Año Nuevo! We hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and that you’re not paying too heavily now for your over indulgences in the form of credit card bills, diets and detoxing but hey, it wouldn’t be January without them! If you are anything like me, many of your New Year’s resolutions will already be long forgotten, but you will still have ridiculously high aspirations to be two stone lighter by February, that one never changes!

Ed’s Note...

So if you are feeling a little blue after all the festivities what better way to cheer yourself up than with a read of this very magazine.

Have a great month and remember it’s only eleven months until Christmas! We wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2022...

in the January Magazine...

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What are men really like? We have a few funnies in “A Women’s World” this month!

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

The Male code of ethics... Like the 10 commandments of MANLINESS in “A Man’s World” this month on page 33…

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2022 brings with it lots of new cars we take a look at just a few of them in ‘All Revved Up’ on page 70...

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Solutions on page 82 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

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A Woman’s World WHAT ARE MEN REALLY LIKE...?

Men are like… Laxatives; they irritate the crap out of you.

Men are like… Bananas; firmness decreases with age.

Men are like… The weather; nothing can be done to change them.

Men are like… Blenders; you need one, but you’re not really quite sure why.

Men are like… Chocolate; sweet, smooth & they usually head straight for your bottom.

Men are like… Adverts; you can’t believe a word they say.

Men are like… Mascara; they usually run at the first sight of emotion.

Men are like… Popcorn; they satisfy you, but only for a little while.

Men are like… Thunder storms: you never know when they’re coming, how many inches you’ll get or how long it will last.

It’s science baby...

A recent scientific study found that women find different male faces attractive depending on where they are in their menstrual cycle. For example, when a woman is ovulating she will prefer a man with rugged, masculine features.

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HOT GOSSIP...

ROYAL & WEDDING GOSSIP...

MEGHAN & HARRY'S NEW RIFT: WITH PRINCE WILLIAM... For once, they're keeping silent and he's really not impressed. Prince William, thinks it’s time he and Prince Harry settled things once and for all. Last month, there was outrage at Buckingham Palace, after claims made in a new book (US author Christopher Andersen released his new book, Brothers And Wives: Inside The Private Lives Of William, Kate, Harry And Meghan) named the Prince of Wales as the mystery figure who had speculated about the skin tone of Harry & Meghan Markle’s future children. According to insiders, William was incensed by the claims but what made his blood really boil was the fact that Harry & Meghan declined to comment and shut the story down. William is insisting that the brothers hold crisis talks but the Sussexes aren’t playing ball.

STACEY SOLOMON & JOE SWASH'S PRE-NUP: SHE WANTS TO PROTECT HER FORTUNE. Stacey Solomon’s come a very long way since becoming a mum at the age of 17. Thanks to her talent for presenting, endorsement deals and sheer hard work, the 32 year old is one of the country’s most in-demand stars, amassing a reported £5million fortune. It may be something more usually associated with Hollywood stars, but it’s no surprise that Stacey is putting her practical head on to talk money and lawyers, despite being a self-confessed romantic and even though it potentially could cause some drama if people don’t understand her reasons. While she has been very savvy with her money, former EastEnders actor Joe, 39, has been declared bankrupt twice, once in 2009 and again in 2013. Not to say that Joe isn’t a hard worker, but Stacey is no fool!

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HOT GOSSIP...

FILM, TV & HOT GOSSIP...

ARE YOU A POTTERHEAD? THEN YOU’LL LOVE THIS… Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is coming soon, featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and more. The Boy Who Lived returns! Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, will be coming to our screens this year. The HBO Max special will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the big-screen Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first movie adaptation in the wizarding franchise, and will see actors discuss the making of the film. The feature will “tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations”, according to HBO Max. Streaming on HBO Max from the 1st of Jan 2022...We can’t wait!

LOVE ISLAND 2021 FINALISTS CONFIRM SPLIT: After three months they’ve announced the news after rumours began swirling last month. After much speculation about their relationship status, Love Island stars Kaz Kamwi and Tyler Cruickshank have sadly confirmed they’ve split just three months after finishing this year’s series in fourth place.

THE APPRENTICE 2022… Starts on the 6th of Jan on BBC1 ONE: After two whole years of waiting, The Apprentice is FINALLY back. Yep, Alan Sugar will return for a new series as he gets ready to fire some very excitable business experts. Taking his place on the new season will be former contestant and The Apprentice's first-ever winner Tim Campbell. Tim will join Karren Brady. Carina Lepore was the last contestant to win The Apprentice back in 2019, securing investment in her artisan bakehouse.

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CALLER: OK! That’s what I want …

GOOGLE: May I suggest that this time you order a pizza with ricotta, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and olives on a whole wheat gluten-free thin crust?

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WHO I AM...?

Can you work out “WHO I AM” from questions 1 to 10 1) I was born in Alloway, UK on January 25th, 1759 2) I was known as a lady’s man fathering 12 children to 4 women 3) My last son Maxwell was born on the day I died 4) I died at the tender age of 37 from rheumatic fever 5) I was very fond of supernatural stories as a boy 6) I lead a very busy life as a writer and poet 7) I inspired many writers including John Steinbeck 8) The Mother's Club, was founded because of me in Greenock, 1801 9) I was voted "The Greatest Scot" of all time in 2009 10) One of my poems addresses the Haggis every year Answer on page 82

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10 Really Embarrassing Things...

10 really embarrassing things we do but won’t admit to!!!

What’s your score?

1) Turning down the music in the car when you’re looking for an address or a street sign.

2) Faking a yawn to smell your breath.

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3) Saying “anywhere here is fine” to the taxi driver, only when you’re directly outside your house.

4) Eating four pork pies in succession behind the fridge door before anyone sees you.

This also applies to drinking directly from the milk carton or the orange juice bottle!

5) Refusing to turn your windscreen wipers on at full speed because you feel like the other drivers will judge you for it.

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10 Really Embarrassing Things...

10 really embarrassing things we do but won’t admit to!!!

6) Admiring a large poo you just did.

7) Before entering a dark room, instead of walking in and turning on the light,you reach your hand inside to switch on the light first.

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1) What is the chemical name for Laughing Gas? 2) What does a plum become when it is dried?

3) Who wrote the novel "Lord of the Flies"?

4) What is the highest hand in poker?

5) In the children's story, who is Peter Pan's archenemy?

6) In which city would you find the Hermitage art gallery and museum?

7) A deficiency of vitamin D leads to which condition?

8) Who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series of movies?

9) Where in London can you see the statue of Eros?

10) In mythology which creature was half man and half horse?

11) What word goes with friend, lord, & war to make a new word?

12) What word means the art of producing decorative handwriting 13) What was the final battle of the Napoleonic Wars?

14) How many lines are there in a sonnet?

15) Who was the captain of HMS Bounty at the time of the mutiny?

16) Which is the smallest US State by area?

17) In which month of the year does St Patrick's Day occur?

18) In which country is the bridge over the river Kwai?

19) By what name is the young of a kangaroo known?

20) What is the currency of Dubai?

21) For which sport is Chris Boardman famous?

22) What is another name for the rowan tree?

23) What is the chemical symbol for gold?

24) To which group of animals does the adjective Porcine refer?

25) Who wrote the book entitled "A Brief History of Time"?

26) Which city is the capital of Belgium?

27) How many pints are there in eight gallons?

28) What are rhinoceros' horns composed of?

29) What was previous name of Istanbul?

30) What’s the name of the coach of the English Rugby team?

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l ica t s Facts! a t n a • If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat up one cup of coffee…

(Hardly seems worth it.)

•If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb. (Now that’s more like it!)

• The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet. (OMG!) • A pig’s orgasm lasts 30 minutes. (In my next life, I want to be a pig!)

• A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it staves to death. (YUCK!) (I’m still not over the pig).

• A cat’s urine glows under a black light. (I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)

• The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It’s like a human jumping the length of a football field. (30 minutes…. Lucky pig! Can you imagine?)

• The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. (Hmm…) • Some lions mate over 50 times a day. (I still want to be the pig quality over quantity.)

• Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure. (How do they find these things out? Also what about that pig?)

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HOW TIME FLIES...

Can you believe it’s January already! Another year goes flying by and here we are in 2022.

These mind-blowing facts make you look differently at time….

• Queen Cleopatra was born closer in time to the production of the iPad than to the construction of the pyramids.

• Tyrannosaurus Rex was around closer in time to us today than it was to a Stegosaurus.

• Brad Pitt is older that Nigel Farage.

Jacob Rees-Moog is only three years older than Pharrell Williams!

•Oxford University is older that the Aztec civilization.

• The child actor from The Sixth Sense, Haley Joel Osment is in his thirties.

Macaulay Culkin? OVER 40!

• Will Smith is older now than Uncle Phil was at the start of The Fresh Prince.

Ditto Zack Morris and Mr Belding.

• The first moon landing was only 66 years after the Wright brothers invented human flight.

• We now take as many photos in two minutes as all of humanity took during the 1800’s.

• When the first Star Wars film was released, France was still executing people by guillotine.

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GUESS THE YEAR...

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

1) Donald Trump surprisingly won the US election 2) The UK voted to Brexit - Britain voted to leave the European Union 3) Mosquitoes started spreading the Zika virus 4) David Bowie, Prince, Alan Rickman and Gene Wilder all died 5) The Japanese province of Kumamoto was hit by a series of powerful earthquakes 6) Novak Djokovic beat Britain’s Andy Murray in the French Open 7) South African blade runner Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 6 years in prison 8) The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were released in this year 9) At the movies you would have been watching: Deadpool, Ghostbusters, Jason Bourne or Moana 10) Popular musicians included: "Work" - Rihanna featuring Drake "Love Yourself" - Justin Bieber "When We Were Young" - Adele

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A Man’s World

The Male code of ethics...

Only stuff us blokes would understand, most of them unwritten rules (well until now) these are like the 10 commandments of MANLINESS! Continued from last month...

11. Before dating a buddy's ex, 16. It is permissible to consume a fruity chick you are required to ask his permission and he, drink only when your sunning yourself on a tropical beach... and it's delivered by a topless in return is required to grant it.

12. Women who claim they " they love to watch supermodel and it's free.

sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and, more importantly, the ability to pick a buffalo wing clean.

17. Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.

18. A man in the company of a hot, suggestive-

ly dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight.

13. If a man's zipper is down, that's his prob- 19. If a buddy is outnumbered, out manned, or lem-you didn't see nothin'.

too drunk to fight, you must jump into the fight.

14. The universal compensation for buddies Exception: If within the last 24 hours his who help you move is beer.

actions have caused you to think, " What this

15. (Gas Warfare Act) you may flatulate in guy needs is a good ass-whoopin", then you may front of a woman only after you've brought her to climax. But if you trap her head under the covers (Dutch Oven) for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she's officially your girlfriend.

sit back and enjoy.

20. Never talk to a man in the bathroom unless you're on equal footing: either both urinating and both waiting in line. In all other situations, a nod is all the conversation you need.

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• When I hear a funny joke I will not reply, "LOL... LOL!" • I will not tell the same story at every get together.

• I will think of a password other than "password", "hello" or my “(my name+123”).

• I will stop considering other people's feelings when they so obviously don't consider mine.....if that unwashed fellow sits next to me again, I'll tell him he stinks!

• I will not bore my boss by with the same excuse when phoning in sick.....

• I will avoid taking a bath whenever possible and conserve more water.

• Assure my lawyer that I will never again show up drunk at a custody hearing.

• I will give up chocolates totally. 100%. Completely. Honestly.....

• I will try to figure out why I *really* need nine e-mail addresses.

• I resolve to work with neglected children..... my own.

• I will remember to brush teeth with bristly end of toothbrush.

• I won't worry so much.

• I will grow my hair.

• I will be more imaginative.

• I will think of some more excuses.

• I will do less laundry and use more deodorant.

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MAGAZINE

PROPERTY PAGES

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE & TO LET

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MINDyour ownBUSINESS

Wishing all our clients old & new a successful and prosperous 2022

BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

bars, restaurants & Cafés

MIJAS COSTA

Fuengirola Seafront

CENTRAL MARBELLA

MODERN Café/BAR in busy commercial centre 39.950€ - ref: 2592

in NEED OF REFORM CORNER LOCATION 13.950€ - REF: 2588

MODERN MUSIC BAR full music license & terrace 115.000€ - ref: 2502

CENTRAL MARBELLA

CENTRAL MARBELLA

Duquesa Port

Absolutely Beautiful Café Beautiful Cocktail Bar Recently Refurbished Bar Bar For Sale, Leasehold FANTASTIC LOCATION, very busy With Large Terrace 27.000€ - REF: 2552 75.000€ - Ref: 2542 35.000€ - REF: 2602

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

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2022 hailed as “promising year” for Spanish property market

The Crest Apartments, Views

Main Picture: Green Golf Townhouses, Estepona

It’s been a tumultuous couple of years for the Spanish property market, along with so many other industries. The less said about 2020, the better. However, 2021 proved to be a record year for leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, with property reservations almost 50% up on 2019.

Now, 2022 looks to be just as full of potential, according to Sales and Marketing Director Marc Pritchard: “We’re experiencing incredibly strong demand for golf properties and beachfront homes in Spain right now. Families are seeking out everything from apartments to detached houses. 2022 looks to be a promising year indeed, with buyers keen to snap up holiday homes that enable them to escape the stresses of modern life.”

The Crest Apartments, Terrace

The Crest Apartments, Salon

It’s all about the Costas British buyers are expected to continue showing their love for the Costa del Sol in 2022. Last year, 52% of all British reservations with Taylor Wimpey España were for homes in the Costa del Sol, thanks to the region’s winning combination of sun, sea and sand.

So, what will buyers be looking for in the Costa del Sol in 2022? Peace and space, according to Pritchard: “Buyers have reassessed what’s important over the course of the pandemic, with family, freedom, outdoor space and sunshine now uppermost for many. Quiet areas where they can reconnect with nature, while still enjoying easy access to all the conveniences of contemporary life, are particularly prized.”

Taylor Wimpey España’s properties certainly tick all the right boxes. At Green Golf in Estepona, for example, buyers can purchase key-ready homes set in a verdant natural landscape from just €299,000 plus VAT. The southwest-facing townhouses are ready for families to enjoy straight away, with on-site communal pools and gardens inviting relaxation and large terraces providing the perfect setting for dining al fresco.

For those looking for an off-plan property, The Crest at La Quinta Golf in Benahavis is home to a collection of 14 beautiful apartments and penthouses with spacious terraces. Nestled on a pretty hill overlooking the winding golf courses, the homes deliver a sense of space and privacy that is unrivalled in the local area. Prices start from €385,000.

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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THREE BEDROOM Detached Villa, Elviria

890.000€

Beautiful Villa in the heart of Elviria with panoramic views. The three storey Villa was built in 2001 and constantly maintained. It consists of a big lounge and dining area on the main level of the house, a well sized kitchen, a bedrooms and bathroom and a beautiful terrace with breathtaking sea views. Beautiful property in a fantastic location. Ref: R3292708.

THREE BEDROOM Penthouse, Nueva Andalucía

1.100.000€

Fantastic

two

Storey Penthouse with sea and mountain views. Situated in Nueva Andalucia. Lounge with huge A frame and 15 meter ceilings. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and Large modern kitchen.

Ultra modern furniture by Pedro Peña. Underfloor heating, four terraces The apartment is 350 meters, Indoor parking & storage locker.5 minutes to Puerto Banus. Private Rooftop Heated pool with large rooftop terrace. Ref: R3914185.

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999.000€

FIVE BEDROOM Detached Villa, Nueva Andalucía

Immaculate

five

b e d r o o m detached family villa situated in a sought after gated community located in the heart of Nueva Andalucia. With prestigious golf clubs and Aloha College is also situated within close proximity making this an ideal family home. The house is presented in superb condition and has recently been renovated incorporating new floors, doors and wardrobes throughout. Ref: R3027878.

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.

Please Contact us for Further Details platinumestatesmarbella.com info@platinumestatesmarbella.com T: (+34) 951 666 715 (Spain) M: (+34) 663 061 669 (Spain)

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YOUR DREAM IS OUR PASSION DETACHED VILLA IN RIVIERA DEL SOL

€795.000

This beautiful house has been recently renovated in an elegant contempoary style. It's full of light and great vibes on a nice flat plot with private pool and sea views in a great location in the low part of Riviera del Sol, walking distance to all the amenities and the beach. Great location, sea views, nice size plot, private pool, a house full of light... that's everything you need to enjoy the life on the Costa del Sol! Plot: 756m²

Built: 196m²

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Pool: Private

DETACHED VILLA IN ESTEPONA

Ref N°: R3977569

€556.000

Estepona, A residential complex composed of 45 detached and semi-detached villas in a unique location, surrounded by lakes and greens on the Golf course.The design of the houses is the expression of style and sturdiness. Spacious houses built to a high standard where you will enjoy the generously sized rooms distributed over two floors. The terraces with views to the golf course and lakes will add a unique experience to your daily life, Plot: 470m²

Built: 230m²

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 4

Pool: Community

GROUND FLOOR APT IN CALAHONDA

Ref N°: R3918727

€229.500

This lovely apartment situated in Calahonda Park is in inmaculate condition. It offers a large south-east facing terrace partly glazed with direct access to the communal garden. This is a fantastic property where to spend great holidays with your family, in a sought after residence with nice gardens and 2 swimming-pools, only a few steps from amenities and the beach and it is also an ideal investment for holiday rentals due to its location. You only need your suitcase!

Plot: N/A

Built: 93m²

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Pool: Community

PENTHOUSE LA CALA DE MIJAS

Ref N°: R3969127

€259.000

Built: 77m²

Terrace: 88m²

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1

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Pool: Community

Ref N°: R3949228

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Beautiful bright penthouse with stunning panoramic sea, golf and moutain views situated on the upper part of La Cala de Mijas. The apartment has an ideal south facing terrace with jacuzzi, barbeque and a pergola which you can fully close and use it as a nice dinning area and enjoy the views. Views is that all the rooms have access to the terrace, the living-room, the 2 bedrooms and the kitchen, and even the bathroom is exterior.

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CALL PROPERTY RENTALS COSTA DEL SOL TODAY...

SEEKING LONG TERM RENTALS IN ALL AREAS OF THE COSTA DEL SOL

WE HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WAITING TO RENT PROPERTY OF ALL SIZES

PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH...

Ground Floor Apartment El Faro - €750 pcm Available Immediately

Fantastic two bed, one bathroom apartment located in El Faro with direct sea views. The front of the property has a private sunny garden/terrace area, perfect for relaxing. The communal swimming pool is 20 metres away. Parking outside the property. Ref: R3938794

Two Bedroom Middle Floor Aptartment Manilva - €900 pcm

Available for rent from January to June 2022!! Wonderful two bed two bath middle floor apartment in Manilva close to La Duquesa port! The property is modern, well furnished and has sea views. The complex is well maintained with pool and gardens. Underground parking is available.

Ref: R3979138

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Wishing all our clients old & new a successful and prosperous 2022

Advertising your business for NO up front fees NO hidden charges

Very Busy General Store / Drugstore / Perfumery In Fuengirola 70.000€ Established for 20 years, this business is located on a busy road it is highly prominent & people are passing by constantly

Real Estate Agency Franchises - Costa Del Sol 4.995€ This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get into real estate agency with the potential to earn a fantastic living

Well Established Commercial Real Estate & Business Transfer Agency - 150.000€ One of the largest business transfer agencies in Spain The business can be operated anywhere - Full handover given

Well Established Laundry, Mijas Costa 27.000€ Washing, Ironing and Pressing of clothing and linen Established for over 30 years on the Costa del Sol

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 Large Freehold Gym, Fuengirola 900.000€ Located in an exceptional prime position in Fuengirola Established for 25 years and is still in the original ownership

Gift / Souvenir Shop In Fuengirola - 15.500€ In the heart of Los Boliches just a few metres from the beach Constant footfall outside consisting of local residents, holidaymakers Around 50m2 well stocked with souvenirs & gifts

Extremely busy & Profitable Beauty Salon Close to Marbella - 69.950€ Located in an enviable position, highly visible from main road Refurbished recently by one of the top Marbella interior designers

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

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Wishing all our clients old & new a successful and prosperous 2022

S T N E M T R A P A A L L E SIX MARB

175.000€ • Lease of 6 Letting Apartments • IN The Very Centre of Marbella OLD TOWN • refurbished within the last 3 years Situated right in the very centre of Marbella, in one of the most popular tourist locations in Europe, these 6 apartments are available on one lease as a going concern with a full license to let to holidaymakers short or long term. The apartments have been refurbished within the last 3 years and offer character and charm, whilst offering modern facilities. Each apartment has one bedroom, a lounge, a bathroom with bath and shower, a kitchen, air conditioning and they have all just had the water heating systems replaced.

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 e r t n e C n ia r t s e u q E Freehold

625.000€ • freehold property • Owners House Close to Mijas Golf • Fully Licensed The walled estate is accessed by double wrought iron gates and comprises of the 80m² owners house, with a Lounge/Diner with open plan kitchen and laundry room, 2 spacious double bedrooms and a family Bathroom. There is a 90m² club house with bar and seating for up to 60 guests, a WC and Storeroom. Outside is a 70m² Terrace with BBQ area and two fountains. There are 30 Stables each 12m² and each stable has automatic drinking troughs.

There is also a feed store room and a tack room with changing room.

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

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What’s On Guide...

26th December 2021 to the 4th January 2022: MIMA: Huge childrens fair in Malaga. Among the attractions that can be enjoyed at MIMA are fun-fair rides, a natural ice rink, a golf course, a basketball court, a rock-climbing wall and zip-line, a road traffic safety circuit, environmental workshops, math’s development, handicrafts, face-painting, trampolines, blow-up castles, story telling and children’s theatre held at the Palacio de Ferias, Málaga. For more info see www.mimamalaga.com.

3rd-5th January 2022: Jack and the Beanstalk family Pantomime at the Salon Varietes, a spectacular show for all the family. Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

3rd & 17th January 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.

8th January 2022: VI Costa del Rock Fest, held at Auditorio Municipal Príncipe de Asturias in Torremolinos, the music event with local acts: Inxhight, Estrella Negra, Abxenta and Steel Demon.

If you love rock, this is not a festival you’ll want to miss see: costadelrock.es for more info.

8th & 9th January 2022: Echoes of the Beatles well known for "The Echoes of the Sixties", now returning by popular demand. For more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

15th & 16th January 2022: Johnny G Jukebox Gold the showman returns with a handpicked selection of Rock and Pop hits from some of the greatest bands of all time. For more info call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

28th to 30th January 2022: Retro & Auto Motor Show calling all lovers of classic and collectable vehicles in the south of the country and especially in the Andalusian community have an unmissable date at the Malaga retro show par excellence, where you can find exhibitions, stands of accessories, spare parts, gifts, sale and purchase of classic cars and motorbikes… Held at Palacio de Congresos Malaga for more information see: info@eventosmotor.com 1st & 3rd Mondays: 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.

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

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 (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.) 54

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BRITS LIVING IN SPAIN LIVING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

JA N UA R Y

2 0 2 2 T E N T H IN SERIES

HAPPY NEW YEAR Welcome to 2022 and our first ar琀cle of the year for Brits living in the Costa del sol. Each month we’ll be providing useful informa琀on on a different topic, and we start off with the residency and the Withdrawal Agreement TIE for Bri琀sh Na琀onals.

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RESIDENCE CERTIFICATES AND THE TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extrajero) Prior to July 2020 Brits registering as resident in Spain were issued with the green ‘EU residency cer琀ficate’.

From July 2020 this switched to a special ‘Withdrawal Agreement’ TIE or tarjeta de iden琀dad de extranjero (foreigners ID card). Brits applying for residency for the first 琀me under Brexit Withdrawal Agreement terms are issued with this TIE, and those that already have the green ‘EU Residence Cer琀ficate’ can exchange it for the TIE. TIE is biometric residence and ID and proves your rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. The green A4 or credit card sized cer琀ficate is s琀ll a valid document to prove your rights, however some have encountered problems with it being recognised, for example when trying to re-enter Spain. To avoid possible issues, we advise all Brits who have the green EU Residence Cer琀ficate, to follow the recommenda琀ons of both the Spanish and UK Governments and exchange it for the new TIE. The TIE is more durable, simplifies administra琀ve processes and border crossings, and it also exempts you from European Travel Informa琀on and Authorisa琀on System (ETIAS) and visa requirements. Bri琀sh na琀onals who don’t have the green EU Residence Cer琀ficate, or otherwise qualify for the Withdrawal Agreement TIE, must first obtain a residence visa before coming to live in Spain. If you would like assistance exchanging your Residence Card for the TIE or have ques琀ons about other ma琀ers rela琀ng to residency and living in Spain, we’ll be happy to help.

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Canon’s CR-X300 is small, robust and perfect for filming a wildlife documentary in your back garden or terrace. The CR-X300 weighs about 7kg and has 4K video camera with an IP65 weather-resistant build and a stabilised 20x optical zoom lens it also has a Hybrid Autofocus system to boost performance in poor lighting, plus a built-in ND filter to ensure it can function in bright sunlight as well.

Had enough of the oven in your kitchen? After cooking the turkey at Christmas kitchen nightmares happened... Enter, the Smeg Galileo range which can steam, microwave, air fry and sous vide your food, as well as the usual oven uses.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Book Pro 360 is a slender convertible with added 5G and Windows 11. Only 11.5mm at its thickest point, it’s a sleek aluminum design weighing just over 1Kg and comes with a fully articulating screen which transforms into a beautiful 12in AMOLED touchscreen. The S pen is included in the box and is a slightly thicker stylus for a more natural writing experience.

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

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Apple’s AR headset is tipped to feature game-changing 3D hand tracking, the Apple AR/MR headset will deploy four 3D sensors to power advanced hand tracking, more advanced than the single unit incorporated into the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera system for Face ID. The Apple AR headset will be able to detect objects from as much as 200% further away than the iPhone and Face ID, the device to be launched this year.

The Z9 is a pro mirrorless camera with Nikon’s fastest AF system ever. Aimed at both enthusiasts and professionals, at the heart of the Nikon Z9 lies a 45.7MP full-frame CMOS sensor, which is paired with Nikon’s EXPEED 7 processor. Built from magnesium alloy and with a deep ergonomic grip, it’s weather-proof and is fully operational down to -10 degrees, even if your fingers aren’t. Brrr.

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DUCK RAGU WITH PAPPARDELLE Substituting half your pasta for swede ribbons and the breast of the duck rather than the leg makes this a leaner, but equally delicious, ragu just what you need if you’re on a January health kick!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 duck breasts, skin removed

• 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 tsp fennel seeds • 2 garlic cloves • 1 bay leaf •½ small pack parsley, leaves picked & stalks finely chopped

METHOD: STEP 1: Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large deep frying pan over a high heat and fry the duck breasts for 2 mins on either side until well browned, then set aside.

Tip the fat from the frying pan into a dish (keep it for later use if you like), and turn the heat on the pan down to medium, then add the rest of the olive oil. Tip the onion and fennel seeds into the pan, add a large pinch of salt and cook for 5 mins until the onion is starting to soften. Crush in the garlic cloves, then add the bay

•8 thyme sprigs, leaves picked •150ml red wine •1 tbsp tomato purée

• 400g can plum tomatoes • 200ml stock • 1 tsp red wine vinegar • 1 tbsp raisins • Toasted pine nuts & parmesan, to serve

FOR THE PASTA • Fresh pappardelle • 750g swede (1 large or 2 small) peeled, then cut into thick ribbons using a vegetable peeler

leaf, parsley stalks and STEP 3: thyme leaves. Stir well and Remove the duck breasts with a slotted spoon, put in cook for 2 mins more. a bowl, turn the heat up STEP 2: and reduce the tomato Turn the heat up, then sauce for 10 mins until pour in the red wine and thick enough to coat your cook for 2 mins until it has pasta. Use two forks to reduced a little. Spoon in shred the duck, then tip the the tomato purée and tip meat back into the sauce. in the can of tomatoes Add the red wine vinegar along with the stock, stir and raisins, then season to and bring to the boil, then taste. Set aside. turn the heat down to low and return the duck breasts to the pan, cover and simmer very gently for 40-45 mins or until the meat is tender.

STEP 4: When ready to serve, cook your pasta. Heat a large pan of well salted water, add the pappardelle and cook following pack instructions. For the final minute of cooking time, drop in the swede.

Drain, reserving a ladleful of the pasta water to add to the sauce. Toss the pasta and swede through the sauce. Divide between bowls and top with the toasted pine nuts, parmesan and a scattering of parsley.

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10 OF THE MOST Health COMMON DREAMS Well Being

EVERY NIGHT DURING SLEEP, EVERY INDIVIDUAL WILL HAVE AROUND FIVE DREAM EPISODES, WHICH CAN LAST BETWEEN 15 AND 40 MINUTES. DREAM EXPERTS EXPLAIN THAT OUR DREAMS MIRROR FUNDAMENTAL PATTERNS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR. THEY REFLECT WHO WE ARE, AND WHAT WE NEED AND WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. THE DEFINITIONS OF THE MOST COMMON DREAMS ARE NOT BLACK AND WHITE. DREAM SYMBOLS ARE PRESENTED IN A METAPHORIC FASHION. SO WHEN YOU ARE FIGURING OUT WHAT YOUR DREAMS MEAN, YOUR UNCONSCIOUS WILL NOT SPELL IT OUT FOR YOU. IT’S A JOB FOR YOUR CONSCIOUS TO FIGURE OUT.

TEETH FALLING OUT: The most common it suggests that you are running away from something that dreams relating to your teeth falling out include having your teeth crumble into your hands, fall out one-by-one with just a light tap, or your teeth starting to rot. These dreams might be reflecting your anxieties about your appearance and how others perceive you. Typically, these dreams stem from a fear or rejection, embarrassment or feeling unattractive. Dreaming that you are losing your teeth can also relate to communication. When you are missing your teeth, you will find it more difficult to talk.

Therefore, your dream might be highlighting some difficulty communicating with someone or expressing yourself in some way. It can also relate to a sense of powerlessness as teeth are used to bite, tear and chew. You may be lacking confidence or need more privacy in some situation.

is causing you fear or anxiety in waking life. Your action of running away suggests that is how you would respond to pressure and cope with stress or fears day-to-day. It is suggesting that you have a tendency to run away from issues rather than tackle them. This dream can be recurring until you find the issue & resolve it in your waking life.

NAKED IN PUBLIC: Being naked in a public

place suggests that you are struggling to find yourself or that you feel that you are being wrongly accused or exposed. If you are not the naked person in the dream but you see a nude person and are sickened by it, it may mean you are worried about exposing that person over a particular issue. It could also mean that you are comfortable in your skin, with who you and other people are because you FLYING: IDreaming of being able to fly in your dream understand that everyone is different. can be interpreted in many ways. A tough time flying in FALLING: When falling in your dream and being your dream suggests that someone (or something) is stop- overcome with fear, it signifies insecurity and anxiety ping you from moving to the next step in your life. If you are about a situation. You may have failed at doing something unable to fly it suggests that you might be struggling to in your waking life and the dream is letting out your feelmeet the high goals you set for yourself. Similarly, being ings about not doing as well as you’d hoped. If you are alone and struggling to fly implies that you are lacking happily free falling it suggests you are not afraid of confidence within yourself. changes and you are ready to embrace the beauty of it. If

BEING CHASED: If you are running away from it is in water the dream suggests that you have very strong something or someone that is chasing you in your dream, feelings for someone.

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Medical Tips

12 WAYS TO STOP A PANIC ATTACK…

What is a panic attack?

Panic attacks are sudden, intense surges of fear, panic, or anxiety. They are overwhelming, and they have physical as well as emotional symptoms. If you have a panic attack, you might find you have difficulty breathing, you sweat profusely and tremble, and you may feel your heart pounding. Some people will also experience chest pain and a feeling of detachment from reality or themselves during a panic attack, so they may think they’re having a heart attack. Others have reported feeling like they are having a stroke.

CAUSES - You’re more likely to experience them if you:

• Have panic disorder • Have another anxiety disorder • Use certain substances • have a substance use disorder • use certain medications • have a condition that involves psychosis • have a medical condition, such as an overactive thyroid A panic attack often happens when you’re exposed to a trigger, but triggers vary widely between people. In some cases, there may be no clear trigger.

SYMPTOMS: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) defines a panic attack as “an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort.” They tend to start without warning, and symptoms reach a peak within minutes. If you have a panic attack, here are some of the symptoms you might experience:

• a pounding heart • palpitations, rapid heart rate • sweating • shaking or trembling • difficulty breathing • chest pain or discomfort • nausea or stomach upset • feeling dizzy, light-headed, or faint • feeling unsteady • chills or feeling hot • numbness or tingling • feelings as if things are unreal • feeling detached from yourself • fear of losing control or “going crazy” • fear of dying

HOW TO STOP A PANIC ATTACK:

1. Seek Counciling 2. Take medications 3. Use deep breathing 4. Recognise that you’re having a panic attack 5. Close your eyes 6. Practice mindfulness 7. Find a focus object 8. Use muscle relaxation techniques 9. Picture your happy place 10. Engage in light exercise 11. Keep lavender to hand 12. Repeat a mantra internally CAN YOU PREVENT A PANIC ATTACK? It is not always possible to prevent a panic attack, but the following tips may help: •Do breathing exercises every day •Get regular exercise •Follow a diet that is low in added sugar and eat regularly to avoid glucose spikes •Avoid caffeine, smoking, and alcohol, as they may make anxiety worse •Seek counseling and other professional help •Ask your doctor about local support groups

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

Giving a Sample: When my three-year-old was told to pee in a cup at the doctor’s office, he unexpectedly got nervous. With a shaking voice, he asked, “Do I have to drink it?”

A Happy Chappie: A therapist has a theory that couples who make love once a day are the happiest. So he tests it at a seminar by asking those assembled, “How many people here make love once a day?” Half the people raise their hands, each of them grinning widely. “Once a week?”

A third of the audience members raise their hands, their grins a bit less vibrant. “Once a month?” A few hands tepidly go up. Then he asks, “OK, how about once a year?” One man in the back jumps up and down, jubilantly waving his hands. The therapist is shocked this disproves his theory. “If you make love only once a year,” he asks, “why are you so happy?” The man yells, “Today’s the day!”

A Little Exercise: My doctor took one look at my stomach muscles and refused to believe that I work out. So I listed the exercises I do every day: jump to conclusions, climb the walls, drag my heels, push my luck, make mountains out of molehills, bend over backward, run around in circles, put my foot in my mouth, go over the edge, and beat around the bush. A very vigorous workout if I do say myself…

Therapy Working: A weeping woman bursts into her hypnotherapist’s office and declares, “Doctor, I have been faithful to my husband for 15 years, but yesterday I broke that trust and had an affair! The guilt is killing me. I just want to forget that it ever happened!” The hypnotherapist shakes his head. “Not again …”

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SLOVENIA’S TRAMPOLINE BRIDGES MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE BOUNCING STRUCTURE, LOGGING MORE THAN 80,000 JUMPS....

Nine years ago, an idea spread like wildfire across the internet, a trampoline bridge over Paris’s River Seine. Although the concept soon went viral, it remained unrealised until now. That’s when the Dunking Devils (DD) Squad decided to run with it, and then some, in Slovenia. Not only did they officially build the first trampoline bridge, but they clinched the record for the world’s biggest trampoline, too.

Their construction didn’t stop there, though. They added three professional trampolines to the mix, setting the stage for an entertainment spectacle like none other.

ond bridge, a larger professional structure contained Olympic-grade trampolines, including a freestyle trampoline and something called “the Supernova,” a unmatched on the world stage at 42 x 42 feet. It took five days to erect both structures.

What’s more, it involved 1,600 The first trampoline measured 75 square feet of trampoline bed, ten feet long and invited spectators to metric tons of aluminum, and 15 get in on the jumping. On the sec- cubic yards of safety padding.

Craziness ensued as the competitors hit the bridge, ready to thrill and astound the thousands of spectators in attendance. Intricate moves included everything from triple and quadruple flips to massive jumps that launched participants upwards of 35 feet into the atmosphere.

But what do The Dunking Devils (DD) Squad have planned for the future? They would like to take the concept behind Bridge Bounce Ljubljana to other nations around the world. DD Squad has already started eyeing Paris’s Eiffel Tower and the Dubai Foundation Walk Bridge in front of the Burj Khalifa.

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ALL REVVED UP WHAT’S NEW IN 2022!

2021 was the year of the electric car, just about every manufacturer produced a whole load of new family sized e-cars, but 2022 seems to be focused more on the fun side of driving. Here are just a few of the new cars we can expect to see on the roads this year.

Ferrari consistently said they will never produce an SUV but after their rivals’ success, they have announced that The Purosangue will launch this year with a practical hatchback boot and a raised ride height. It will use tech from the Roma, and possibly plug-in hybrid power, with either a V6 or V8 petrol engine.

The new Fiat Panda will stay true to its roots as a low-cost, entry-level car offering great value for money. Now that Fiat is part of the Stellantis Group, the car is likely to share parts with some small Peugeots and Citroens, and likely to use the group’s 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine, and electrified versions will feature too.

Lamborghini have brought back The Countach!!!!

The Countach LPI 800-4 is s a hybrid supercar with 803bhp, which is produced by the combination of a mid-mounted V12 engine producing 769bhp, plus an electric motor with an extra 34bhp. 0-100kph takes just 2.8 seconds.and the top speed is an impressive 355 kph. Just 112 examples will be built, at a price of nearly 2.5 million Euros.

Citroen’s tiny Ami electric car will go on sale this year, and could cost from as little as 7.500€. The car is powered by an 8bhp electric motor. It has a top speed of just 35kph and a range of up to 75 km, so is suited to inner-city driving. Citroen are considering offering various leasing options, and believes it could cost users as little as a mobile-phone tariff each month, depending on the size of the deposit.

MG is preparing a production version of the EMotion concept car that it exhibited at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show, in a long-awaited attempt to tap into the brand’s proud heritage as a sports car maker. So far, the revived company has made a strong name for itself at the affordable end of the electric car market under Chinese SAIC ownership, We can expect 0-100kph in less than four seconds, and a price around £30,000.

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

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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

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Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Town Halls

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Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

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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

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

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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

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STAR SIGNS

2022 is here, but is it the year you’ve been waiting for!

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, a social and high-visibility 2022 awaits. The year opens with Jupiter appointing you the unofficial leader of the gang! This year also sees you have interest in new hobbies, careers and ideas. All year, the Lunar North Node, giving rise to fame, passion and romance. This could spark new love affairs and even a pregnancy for you or your other half. Until January 29th, Venus, the planet of love will be retrograde in YOUR sign, putting even your most considerate gestures at risk of being misinterpreted. You work hard for your money, so stack it conservatively and trim expenses until March 7th, 2023. Luckily, Saturn is on your side and gives you delayed gratification if you play the long game. Jupiter is in your skies from May 10th to October 28th, you could consider buying a home, selling property or renting out your place for a little extra income.

Aquarius, since December 21st, 2020, you’ve been going through a phenomenal reinvention. It started at the Great Conjunction Jupiter and Saturn, when the two united in your sign, combining their celestial superpowers. For the past year, you’ve simultaneously taken risks in the name of personal growth AND gone through a major maturity phase. And what a wild ride it’s been. These planets are polar opposites: Jupiter wants instant gratification while Saturn’s all about delayed gratification. You’ve been challenged to grow within a structure and create a sustainable foundation for your big ideas to not only soar but maybe even create a legacy. With lucky Jupiter in your skies until May 10th, you might monetize one of those passion projects, or attract a fresh revenue source, whether it’s a new job or a profitable side hustle. Get ready to redefine “work/life balance”: Pisces, bye-bye 2021 you probably won’t be missed! The last year brought both highs and challenges, as expansive Jupiter and tough teacher Saturn rolled through your sign. In 2022, the planet of luck, adventure and growth visits Pisces until May 10th, lucky you! Then it will make one final lap from October 28th to December 20th for a second surge of good fortune. Sandwiched between these bountiful cycles, Jupiter will be, blessing your zones related to work and money from May 10th to October 28th. A new job, a promotion or fresh revenue sources could be on the spring and summer agenda. Jupiter only visits your sign every 11 to 12 years so make the most of it! It’s easy to start just about anything in 2022, but if you’re going to invest time and energy, why NOT make sure it’s sustainable, profitable…and also, FUN! What a fantastic year 2022 will be for you.

Aries, get ready to reinvent yourself, because 2022 promises to be one of the most profound and important years you’ve had in over a decade. It all begins on May 10th, when Jupiter bounds into Aries, magnifying your personal goals and your dreams until October 28th. This is the first time that Jupiter has visited you since 2011. Jupiter is the planet of luck, growth and risk-taking. Its arrival to your sign may lead to entire new life chapter. From your career path to your social circle to your home base, 2022 is all about making sweeping changes with your own happiness in mind. And you’ve earned the right. You weathered Uranus in your sign from 2010 to 2018, and leapt through hoops over and over and many of you have in the process done lots of extreme soul-searching. Now, you begin your evolution into the next cycle of life.

Taurus, who do you think you are? The answer changes from here to there throughout 2022. And then a shift dramatically for the next two years after that. It all begins on January 18th, 2022, when the Lunar North Node, a key point that determines karma, destiny and purpose, shifts into Taurus for the first time since 2014. You’re officially appointed leader of your World… Do you accept your mission? (At the very least, that’s what the cosmos is charging you with now). From May 2022 onward, part of your job will be clearing away anything you’ve outgrown and saying goodbye to a chapter of your life that’s no longer in alignment. Change has been something of a constant for your steady sign since 2018, when disruptor Uranus entered Taurus for the first time since 1942, settling in until 2026.

Gemini, your genius ideas and going to be shinning throughout 2022 this will be one of your luckiest years in over a decade. On January 18th, you graduate from a nearly two-year phase of total reinvention that began in May 2020 and turned your life upside-down mostly for the better.

That’s when the Lunar North Node entered Gemini and sent you rocketing in a new and unplanned direction. In 2022, get ready to fast-track your life especially in the last six months of the year. August 20th, sees Mars zoom into your stars this lasts until March 2023, an extended cycle that gives you extra confidence, sheer magnetism that people will find irresistible. When lucky Jupiter makes its final rounds from October 28th a goal that’s been on the back burner could finally come through, provided your intentions and integrity are of the highest order.

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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, relationships have been a prevailing theme for the past four years of your life but 2022’s cosmic alignment let’s you unleash your rarely seen wild side. As the stars uniquely align, they offer you a taste of true freedom. Find inspiration through learning, travel (within safety confines) and journeys far out of your comfort zone. In the first quarter of 2022, it’s your time to shine. From May through October, Jupiter brings luck and sweeping success or an entirely new professional path (perhaps both!). Your ambition is activated and your priorities become clear. If you feel you have been tending to the emotional needs of fully-grown adults (not yourself). Attempting to do so is a disservice to you and the truth is that some you will recognise this for the first time. Where to direct that leftover energy? Into your own soul mission, of course.

Leo, by nature, lions are communal creatures, and for the past year, the stars have stoked your bonding instincts. Partnerships are and will continue to be a huge theme of 2022 but luckily, you’ll also enjoy a side of freedom and exploration as your attention also turns to soul-satisfying personal growth. Which of your own unique dreams do you want to manifest in the wider world, share globally and maybe even turn into a business? Lucky Jupiter and Saturn entered your sign at the end of last year and may have brought with them a fairy-tale love after a grim Covid dry spell. From May 10th until October 28th, Jupiter visits fellow fire-sign Aries. During this mid-year cycle you’ll be focused on education, entrepreneurship and travel opportunities. Meantime, your career path continues taking many plot twists, a trend that will continue until 2026.

Virgo, relationships were a big 2021 theme, and that trend only gets stronger in 2022.

Lucky Jupiter, will change the course of your love life until May 10th, you can take decisive steps to make an alliance official, whether that’s inking a business deal, getting engaged or buying a home with a long-time love. From May 10th to October 28th, long-term wealth and permanent bonding are on your mind. You may crave more privacy and could also attract a lucrative opportunity to invest in an asset. Explore the options before you make a leap into the unknown. Travel, relocation and a fresh social circle could also be on the horizon. This is a year to work smarter, not harder a huge relief after 2021’s industrious demands. Give every area of your life a stress check. If you’re struggling, you’re doing too much alone. Carpe diem and make it a double!

Libra, wellness check coming up… How are you feeling, Libra? And we’re asking about your body, mind, spirit and heart. After an fun, but somewhat undisciplined 2021, the skies turn your attention to drama-free living and self-care in 2022. And you’re oh-so ready for that balance (the Libra magic word). Who says healthy habits have to be boring? With adventurous Jupiter your sign until May 10th, you could become a vegan or start yoga, breathwork or daily detox treatments. A relationship could turn official between May 10th and October 28th, when Jupiter moves into your sign. You may outgrow a longtime commitment and decide to amicably move on or evolve into a new relationship pattern that works for you both. The eclipses and Lunar Nodes this year bring opportunities to invest, profit and create new income sources.

Scorpio, a brand new you is emerging in 2022, whether you think you’re “ready” or not! The year ahead evokes an important process that only happens a few times in your life. But first, you must shed layers of yourself that are no longer “you,”. Sorting that out will be your 2022 mission, as the Lunar South Node travels through Scorpio from January 18th, 2022, until July 17, 2023. Your love life will be passionate and playful until May 10th, and again from October 28th to December 20th.

From a heart-fluttering new romance to artistic projects to buzzworthy fame, your talent and magnetism will attract attention this year. Don’t be surprised if you’re drawn to someone wildly different than your usual “type,” or find yourself embracing a whole new relationship model.

Sagittarius, welcome back! On January 18th, 2022, you’ll graduate from a nearly two-year soul transformation of epic proportions and the big question is what to do next? Since May 5th, 2020, you’ve been hosting the Lunar South Node in your sign, a once-in-twenty-years experience. It was worth going off course for the reclaimed sense of purpose that can emerge with in 2022. Maybe you fancy a move or to expand your family? From May 10th to October 28th, your cosmic comingout party begins, as supersizer Jupiter blazes into fellow fire sign Aries and heats up your love life, self-expression and creativity. Lights, camera, get ready to be celebrated for your talents, as your confidence and charisma go through the roof!

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Solutions on page 82

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Anger Inducing Anagrams

The following are all anagrams are in The World of Sports: Events, People, Things & Places... Can you work out what they are? The word lengths are shown in brackets.

1) _ _ _ _ _

________

YACHT BLOB BORN (5,8) FORMER FOOTBALLER

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

HELP ROOMS ME (6,5)

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

LIMED GNASH HAG (8,5)

4) _ _ _ _ _ _ _

A FUEL MORON (7,3)

5) _ _ _ _ _

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______

SPORTS’ APPARATUS

EVENT SPORT

PRO CUT CHEER (5,6) FORMER FOOTBALLER

Guess The Celeb

A

B

Sudoku

Brain Teaser EASY MATHS RIDDLES...

A) Divide 30 by ½ and add 10.

What’s the answer?

B) A clerk at the butcher shop is six feet tall and wears size 10 shoes.

What does he weigh?

C) A farmer has 19 sheep on his land.

One day, a big storm hits and all but seven run away.

How many sheep does the farmer have left?

D) Your sock drawer only contains 18 white socks and 18 blue socks.

How many times do you need to reach inside the drawer and take out a sock to guarantee a matching pair?

E) You planted sunflower seeds in your back garden. Every day, the number of flowers doubles. If it takes 52 days for the flowers to fill the garden, how many days would it take for them to fill half the garden?

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Crossword Across: 7. Pass (7) 9. Go (5) 10. Help (3) 11. Unreadable (9) 12. On the cake (5) 14. Eight sided (7) 16. Dirties (7) 18. Senior deckhand (5) 19. Very unsafe (9) 20. Billiards tool (3) 21. View (5) 22. The other side in battle (7) Down: 1. January Zodiac (8) 2. Arm end (4) 3. Going up (6) 4. Arrow component (6) 5. Vegetables (8) 6. Give way (4) 8. US National Park (11) 13. Laziness (8) 15. Lacks sensible meaning (8) 17. Topgun's adversary (6) 18. A performer in a public place (6) 19. Enter the water (4) 20. Renault _ _ _ _ (4)

Name The Film

A At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can time B travel and change what happens in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think (2013).

A hopelessly romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector is mistaken for the fiancée of a coma patient staring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman (1995).

Say What You See...

choice choice choice

____SHIP

SEUSSI

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

Ron’s New Pet… Ron was feeling a little lonely over the festive period so decided life would be more fun if he got a pet in the New Year. So he went to the pet shop and told the owner that he wanted to buy an unusually pet. He finally bought centipede, which came with a little white box to use for his house.

He took the box home, found a good location for it and decided he would start off by taking his new pet to the pub for a drink. So he asked the centipede in the box, ‘Would you like to go down The Queen’s Head with me and have a beer?’

But there was no answer from his new pet.

This bothered Ron a bit, but he waited a few mounted and then asked him again, “How about going to the pub for a drink?”

But again, there was no answer from his new friend and pet. So he waited a few minutes more, thinking about the situation. He decided to ask him one more time this time putting his face up against the centipede’s house and shouting, ‘Hey in there! Would you like to go to The Queen’s Head and have a drink with me?’

A little voice came out of the box…..

“I heard you the first time! I’m putting my blinking shoes on!”

A couple of cannibals meet one day and the first cannibal says, "You known, I just can't seem to get a tender missionary.

I've baked them, roasted them, stewed them and barbecued them.

I've tried every sort of marinade and I just cannot seem to get them tender."

The second cannibals asks, "What kind of missionary do you use?" The other replies, "You know, the ones that hang out at that place at the bend of the river. They have those brown cloaks with a rope around the waist and they're sort of bald on top with a funny ring of hair on their heads."

"Ah, ha!" the second cannibal replies.

"No wonder.. those are friars!"

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Sitting by the window in her convent, Sister Immaculate noticed a shabbily dressed stranger leaning against the lamppost below. Quickly she wrote, “Don’t despair, Sister Immaculate” on a piece of paper, wrapped a €20 note in it and dropped it out of the window.

The stranger picked it up and, with a puzzled expression and tip of his hat, went off down the street. The next day Sister Immaculate was told that a man was at the door, insisting on seeing her.

She went down and found the stranger waiting. Without a word, he handed her an envelope stuffed with money...

“What’s this?” she asked.

“That’s the €120 you won.

Don’t despair came in at five to one?!”

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How do all the oceans say hello to each other?

They wave!

Give The Oddbods Some Colour

What do bear you call a h? eet with no t bear!

A gummy

Where do cows go f or entertain ment?

To the mo o-vies!

What did one wall say to the other wall?

I’ll meet you at the corner!

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Answers from 18, 26, 32, 76 & 77

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Who Am I?

Anger Making Anagrams

Robert Burns / Rabbie Burns

1) Bobby Charlton 2) Pommel Horse 3) Highland Games 4) Formula One 5) Peter Crouch

Guess the Year 2016

Trivia Quiz Answers 1) Nitrous Oxide 2) Prune 3) William Golding 4) Royal flush 5) Captain Hook 6) Saint Petersburg 7)Rickets 8) Emma Watson 9) Piccadilly Circus 10) Centaur 11) Ship 12) Calligraphy 13) Battle of Waterloo 14) Fourteen 15) Captain William Bligh 16) Rhode Island 17) March 18) Thailand 19) Joey 20) Emirati Dirham 21) Cycling 22) Mountain Ash 23) Au 24) Pigs 25) Stephen Hawkins 26) Brussels 27) Sixty-four 29) Constantinople 30) Eddie Jones

Guess The Celeb a) Tom Felton b) Zendaya Coleman

Brain Teaser Answers EASY MATHS RIDDLES...

A) It's 70 B) Meat C) Seven D) Three times E) Ashley is 22 years of age

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) About Time (2013) b) While You Were Sleeping (1995)

Say What You See a) Multiple Choice b) Spaceship c) Back Issues 82

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