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Last month brought with it some glorious days weather when you feel that first excitement that summer is here! We are hoping that Covid is now being beaten in to submission by the various jabs people are having. Please can we just have some tourists back though… June seems to have come around quickly and I am thoroughly looking forward to relaxing in the summer months ahead. We have brought back the “What’s on Guide” and there are LOADS of music events & concerts see page 50. We have eight pairs of tickets to give away for the “THE ELTON JOHN EXPERIENCE” on the 26th of June at Marbella Arena (see page 5 for their ad or page 25 to win tickets). Also diary dates for this month include... It’s Fathers Day in the UK on the 20th! On the 23rd June it’s San Juan. Finally June brings the end of the school term all the kids break up for the oh-so-long summer holidays...good luck everyone, it’s only until September! Have a great month and remember, try keep smiling.
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Some very good advice for one Newly Wed take a look at “A Women’s World!”
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Solutions on page 78 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!
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A Woman’s World
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With the absence of Love Island last summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans of the hit dating show were over the moon to learn that a whole host of new singletons trying to find love out in sunny Majorca. Series seven is expected to hit our screens at the end of this month... Videos on TikTok see host Laura rocking a stunning red trouser suit as she's accompanied by the now famous Love Island jeep. On another teaser LW is surrounded by Love Island suitcases and inflatable flamingos as she smashes through an alarm system with a hammer! Some of the house-mates this year could be… HARLEY BENN: The son of boxing legend Nigel, is the first name rumoured to have signed up for Love Island 2021. ALEXIS BAILEY: It's thought Harley will be joined by fire-eating beauty queen Alexis Bailey, who has previously worked with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza. JAMES PRICE: Another name to be linked to Love Island 2021 is Worcester-based recruitment consultant James Price. He has history with 2019 Islander Lucie Donlan, having reportedly tried to crack on with her before she entered the villa. TOLUWA ADEPEJU: Toluwa Adepeju: Following in the footsteps of Dr Alex George before him, junior doctor Toluwa Adepeju is rumoured to have signed up to enter the villa later this year. HOLLY RAMSAY: The Love Island villa is no stranger to celeb relatives, with the likes of Dani Dyer and Curtis Pritchard appearing in previous series. The latest famous offspring rumoured to join the cast is Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly, although she shot down the rumours on her Instagram stories.
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When Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West in February, she asked to share custody of their four children. But now it seems that their “amicable” split is anything but and Kim is finding the idea of a joint arrangement tough to swallow. Parents to North, seven, Saint, five, Chicago, two and one-year-old Psalm. The kids have been living with Kim for the past few months, Kanye is keen to make up for lost time and whisk them off on a luxury family holiday. Kanye has been spending most of his time at his place in Wyoming. Wait for the showdown!
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WHO I AM...?
Can you work out “WHO I AM” from questions 1 to 10 1) I wanted to become famous to buy my Mum a fancy coat 2) I dreamed of becoming the next Fred Astaire 3) I joined the RAF aged 19 4) My first broadcast on TV was in 1939 5) I nearly quit showbiz before my big break arrived 6) My West End musical debut was 1964 in a show called Little Me 7) I released a string on singles in the 60’s & 70’s 8) I 1st appeared as Boy Bruce, the Mighty Atom 9) I’m famous for my iconic catchphrases 10) “Nice to see you, to see you nice” Answer on page 78
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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ
1) Where in the body is a labyrinth? 2) Americans call it a faucet. What do the British call it? 3) Who designed the dome of St. Peter’s, Rome? 4) Which are the two elements that make up water? 5) What colour are New York taxi’s? 6) Which two letters are worth 10 points in the game Scrabble? 7) What is measured on the Beaufort scale? 8) Which creatures live in a formicary? 9) Which bandleader died in an air crash over the English Channel during World War 2? 10) What is the other name for the Jewish Day of Atonement? 11) Where would you find the “Ocean of storms”? 12) What is the pirate’s flag with
the skull and crossbones called? 13) What do climbers call a peak higher than 914m (3000ft)? 14) Which bird is the symbol for international happiness? 15) What is the century’s old art of clipping hedges into various ornamental shapes traditionally called? 16) What is the Italian state airline called? 17) Which London tube line is coloured green on the underground map? 18) What does the Geiger counter measure? 19) In 1960 Amy, Sally and Mo made a space flight. Who or what were Amy, Sally & Mo? 20) In which country does the River Rhine rise? 21) Nessiteras rhombopteryx is the scientific name for what?
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Here are some very fascinating, obscure and entertaining facts that give an insight into a very British way of life... 1) Elizabeth I (1533-1603) was the first British monarch to have a fully-fitted flushing toilet.
2) Britain’s largest freshwater fish of modern times was a carp, nicknamed Two Tone, who weighed almost 68lbs and was believed to have been about 45 years old when he died of old age and was found floating on Conningbroke Lake near Canterbury in 2010. 3) The first person to be convicted of speeding is believed to be Walter Arnold, of East Peckham, Kent, who on January 28, 1896, was fined 1s plus costs for driving at 8mph.
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A very British way of life con’t...
13) Zebra crossings were introduced in 1951. 14) The football net was invented by Liverpool civil engineer John Alexander Brodie in 1891. 15) Some unusual job titles from the past include sucksmith (ploughshare blademaker) and vagina-maker (scabbards and sheaths). 16) Edward III banned football in 1349, because it distracted people from practising archery, which was a necessary war skill. 17) Some curious pub names of past and present include The Case is Altered in Blo Norton, Norfolk, and Fatling and Firkin in Hornchurch, Essex. 18) The oldest bowls green still played on is in Southampton and has been used since 1299. 19) According to the Law Commission,
contrary to popular belief, it’s not illegal for a man to urinate in public if it is on the rear wheel of his vehicle and his right hand is on the car. 20) 628: The highest cricket score, which was hit by AEJ Collins – not out – at Clifton College in Bristol in 1899. 21) Great Britain’s coastline stretches for 11,073 miles. 22) 5m: Sausages are eaten in the UK every day. They were introduced by the Romans around AD400. There are now 470 recipes for British bangers. 23) Transport for London's lost property office has been open since 1933 and regularly has around 200,000 items found on taxis, trains, buses and trams. Among the most unusual items left have been a 14ft boat, a breast implant, human skulls, a bed, a vasectomy kit and two urns. 24) Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, was also the author of children's favourite Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 25) There are 25 species of bumble bee. Although bees are in decline the great British public have been out in force to save them. The WI has been at the forefront of this – That good old British spirit coming to save the day! Hip Hip HORRAY…
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Can you work out “WHICH YEAR IT IS” from the following questions? 1) The microchip is co-invented by Robert Noyce & Jack Kilby 2) NASA was created 3) The Munich Air disaster happened on February 6th of this year 4) Bobby Fischer, aged 14, wins the U.S. Chess Championship 5) The Hula-Hoop is created by Wham-O 6) The Great Chinese Famine began 7) Brazil beat Sweden 5–2 to win the football World Cup in Sweden 8) At the movies you would have been watching: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Gigi, Indiscreet starring Cary Grant or Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo 2004
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Doug Smith was on his deathbed...
Doug Smith is on his deathbed and knows the end is near. His nurse, his wife, his daughter and 2 sons, are with him. He asks for 2 witnesses to be present and a camcorder be in place to record his last wishes, and when all is ready he begins to speak: My son, "Bernie, I want you to take the Mayfair houses."
My daughter "Sybil, you take the apartments over in the east end." My son, "Jamie, I want you to take the offices over in the City Centre." "Sarah, my dear wife, please take all the residential buildings on the banks of the river." The nurse and witnesses are blown away, never knowing the extent of his property holdings, and as Doug slips away, the nurse says, "Mrs. Smith, your husband must have been such a hard-working man to have accumulated all this wealth". Sarah replies, “Wealth? .... What wealth???
The !£$%&!& had a window cleaning round!"
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WISH YOU WERE HERE...
If you are looking last minute to book that all important summer holiday check out these unusual offerings… From a desert palace constructed of salt to an up-cycled Boeing 727, 8 of the World's Most Unusual Hotels! MANTA RESORT, ZANZIBAR: The Manta Resort would be a unique stay anyway, with its beach villas on a remote island surrounded by pristine waters. But book the Underwater Room and sleep below the surface as colourful reef fish glide past large windows surrounding your double bed. At night, spotlights under the windows can be turned on to attract fish and octopuses. The sea-level floor above has a simple living area and bathroom, and the rooftop patio is perfect for sunbathing or taking in the Milky Way at night. GOLDEN CROWN LEVIN IGLUT, LEVI, FINLAND: Marvel at the northern lights in one of 18 glass igloos that accommodate couples or families. Each igloo has a kitchenette, a full bathroom, and a double bed with adjustable headrests for optimal aurora viewing. Windows are insulated and heated to keep them from frosting. Enjoy the fireplace in the small, rustic lodge, and brave freezing temperatures to take in the stars from the outdoor hot tub.
BOOK & BED TOKYO, JAPAN: A haven for bibliophiles, Book and Bed Tokyo looks like a used bookshop until guests slide open a bookshelf and reveal a cosy nook with a simple bed, reading light, and electrical outlet. Unabashedly bare-bones and not for the claustrophobic, 30 stacked cubbies, each big enough for one person, are available behind the shelves filled with 3,000 titles in Japanese and English. Bathrooms are shared, and couches in the area outside of the bookshelves provide a communal reading and gathering area. It’s more hostel than hotel, and at 3,500 yen (U.S. $35) guests will have plenty of cash left over for new books and exploring Tokyo.
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HOTEL COSTA VERDE, COSTA RICA: Costa Rica’s Hotel Costa Verde’s slogan is “Still More Monkeys Than People …,” but it’s other claim to fame is that guests can spend the night in an up-cycled 1965 Boeing 727 that’s been turned into a two-bedroom luxury guesthouse.
PALACIO DE SAL, SALAR DE UYUNI, BOLIVIA: You’ve perhaps heard of ice hotels, but Bolivia’s Palacio de Sal has taken the concept one step further by using salt from the famous Salar de Uyuni salt flats to create a luxury hotel in the middle of the Bolivian desert. Nearly everything in the 48,500-square-foot hotel is made out of salt, including the building and furniture. The dining room’s windows frame a panoramic view of the salt flats, and meals include locally sourced llama and lamb and the house speciality, salt chicken. The main draw for the area is the expanse of the largest salt flats in the world and its star-filled sky at night.
SANTOS EXPRESS, MOSSEL BAY, SOUTH AFRICA: The Santos Express is a 1920s passenger train permanently parked just a hundred feet from Santos Beach, and a 10-minute walk to the Dias Museum complex and Mossel Bay’s downtown and harbour. Four passenger cars have five berths with double beds, ocean views, and shared baths. A fifth car has 16 bunk beds for large groups and budget travellers, and the Honeymoon Caboose has its own bathroom and private porch facing the ocean.
TREEHOUSE LODGE RESORT, IQUITOS, PERU: Sleep to the sounds of the Peruvian Amazon rain forest at the headwater of the Amazon. You can only reach resort via an hour-long boat ride from Iquitos, then you climb 34 to 67 feet to one of eight circular tree houses above the forest canopy. All guests have a personal guide, and daily excursions include river dolphin-watching and visiting indigenous villages.
HOTEL MARQUÉS DE RISCAL, LA RIOJA, SPAIN: The Marqués de Riscal is architect Frank Gehry's first and only hotel project, located in Elciego, in the heart of Spain’s Rioja wine-growing region. Similarly to his other projects, such as the Guggenheim in Bilbao and the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, the structure is avant-garde in its approach, using huge titanium ribbons which stand out from the surrounding vineyard. The restaurant and bar are first-class, and there’s also a separate spa wing.
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It’s a funny old world…
FOR THE LOVE OF GOLF... An avid golfer called Tim A Man’s decided to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend. One evening, not long after the honeymoon, he was getting his World equipment ready for an upcoming day on the course.
His wife was standing there at the bench watching him. After a long period of silence she finally speaks. "Honey, I've been thinking, now that we are married I think it's time you quit golfing. Maybe you should sell your clubs and quit the club." Tim gets this horrified look on his face.... She says, "Darling, what's wrong?" "You were beginning to sound like my ex-wife." "Ex wife!" she screams, "I didn't know you were married before!"He replied, "I wasn’t."
A GOLFING INCIDENT... Many years ago during my married days, I accidental-
ly overturned my golf cart. Elizabeth, a very attractive and keen golfer, who lived in a villa on the golf course, heard the noise and called out: "Are you okay? What's your name?" "It's John, and I'm okay, thanks," I replied as I pulled myself out of the twisted cart. "John," she said, "forget your troubles. Come to my villa, rest a while and I'll help you get the cart up later." "That's really nice of you," I answered, "but I don't think my wife would like it." "Oh, come on now," Elizabeth insisted. She was so very pretty, very very sexy and very persuasive ... I was weak. "Well okay," I finally agreed but thought to myself, "my wife won't like it." After a couple of restorative Scotch and waters, I thanked Elizabeth. "I feel a lot better now, but I know my wife is going to be really upset. So I'd best go now." "Don't be silly!" Elizabeth said with a smile, letting her robe fall open slightly. "She won't know anything. By the way, where is she?" "Still under the cart, I guess."
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MAGAZINE
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YOUR DREAM IS OUR PASSION
DETACHED VILLA IN RIVIERA DEL SOL
€435.000
Fantastic family home with a comfortable layout, panoramic sea views and a private swimming pool situated in quiet area in the upper part of Riviera del Sol. This great property was built in 2008 with very good quality construction standards. This is a beautiful house to live in all year round at only a 5 minute drive to La Cala de Mijas and the beach. For golfers, the Miraflores golf course is only a 3 minute drive away.
Built: 223m²
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Pool: Private
PENTHOUSE IN CALAHONDA
Terrace: 62m²
Terrace: 30m²
Terrace: 15m²
Ref N°: R3766591
€245.000
Beautiful and spacious 3 bedroom 2,5 bathroom duplex penthouse located in the popular Mirador de Calahonda complex, situated close to both La Siesta Golf and Club del Sol tennis. This property really needs to be viewed. The apartment benefits from West-facing views of the sea and mountains, a covered and glazed terrace on the living room level plus a large solarium, a modern fitted kitchen and a private garage plus communal parking spaces. It is in immaculate condition.
Built: 104m²
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Pool: Community
GROUND FLOOR APT IN CALAHONDA
Ref N°: R3733228
€215.000
Fantastic fully renovated groundfloor apartment with great location in the gated Urbanization of Calahonda Park at only 5min walk to the beach and all necessary amenities. All the walls have been plastered, the kitchen is brand new and modern, the underfloor heating has been installed in the living room and the main bedroom, the windows have been changed for double glazing, new floors... It's a sunny apartment with a large south facing terrace.
Built: 77m²
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Pool: Community
Ref N°: R3765520
GROUND FLOOR APT IN RIVIERA DEL SOL €179.000
Lovely bright and spacious apartment in Riviera del Sol. This elevated ground floor property offers a large covered South-facing terrace with open views to the gardens of the urbanization and the Miraflores golf course. The living/dining room is bright The kitchen is modern and fully fitted. There are two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms. The apartment has been recently updated and is in perfect condition.
Built: 86m²
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Pool: Community
Ref N°: R3811552
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WRAP ROUND TERRACE 1 BED CORNER IN MINERVA COMPLEX &ĂŶƚĂƐƟĐ ůĂƌŐĞ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƌŶĞƌ ŽĨ DŝŶĞƌǀĂ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ǁƌĂƉ ƌŽƵŶĚ ƚĞƌƌĂĐĞ ŽǀĞƌͲůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ĂŶĚ ƉŽŽů͕ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞĂ ǀŝĞǁƐ͘ dŚĞ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ŚĂĚ ďĞĞŶ ĨƵůůLJ ƌĞĨŽƌŵĞĚ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ƐŽůĚ ĨƵƌŶŝƐŚĞĚ͘ Ɛ ŝƚƐ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĂƚ ĐŽƌŶĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͕ ŝƚ ďĞŶĞĮƚƐ ǁŝƚŚ ŵŽƌĞ ƐƉĂĐĞ͕ ŵŽƌĞ ǁŝŶĚŽǁƐ͕ ŵŽƌĞ ƉƌŝǀĂĐLJ ĂŶĚ ĂůƐŽ Ă ĚŽƵďůĞ ƐŝnjĞ ƚĞƌƌĂĐĞ͘ dŚĞƐĞ ĐŽƌŶĞƌ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƐ ŽǀĞƌůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉŽŽů ƌĂƌĞůLJ ĐŽŵĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ ŽŶ͛ƚ ŵŝƐƐ͊
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TWO Bedroom Townhouse, Marbella (Sierra Blanca)
950.000€
Fantastic south facing 2 bed, 3 bath townhouse located in prestigious Sierra Blanca, above Marbella and The Golden Mile, one of the most exclusive areas and with the best location on the Costa del Sol. The communal areas are privileged, with 24-hour private security, well-kept and pleasant gardens, two outdoor designer pools, 3 gym areas with Sauna and Turkish bath and 3 heated indoor pools. With fantastic views.
FOUR Bedroom Villa, San Pedro Alcantara
995.000€
This stunning front line golf villa is located on the prestigious golf course of Guadalmina Alta just a few minutes’ walk to the club house! The villa has been beautifully reformed throughout with a large L shaped open plan living room with dining area, new fully fitted kitchen the terrace area that over looks the manicured tropical garden and swimming pool.
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TWO Bed Apartment, IN Marbella (PUERTO BANUS)
1.495.900€
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THREE Bedroom Villa in Benahavis (La Quinta)
1.950.000€
U lt r a - m o d e r n villa in the golf valley of La Quinta. The villa is built with steel-glass and concrete structure Southwest orientation with stunning views to the sea, golf and mountains. The villa is dived over three levels, with roof terraces, games room (billiards and cocktail bar), 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, swimming pool. Opportunity to build on the adjoining 2 plots included in the price.
Please Contact us for Further Details info@platinumestatesmarbella.com T: (+34) 951 666 715 (Spain) M: (+34) 663 061 669 (Spain)
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Five Bedroom Villa - Available Immediately Mijas - €3500 pcm
Magnificent five bedroom four bathroom villa which is situated on the idyllic urbanization of Valtacado. 7 minutes drive to Mijas Pueblo. This villa can be rented long term, there is an option of rent to buy and also for sale at 1.350.000€ Plot 2.193sqm build 350sqm and terrace 100 sqm. The gardens are well maintained with many fruit trees, excellent sized pool and parking up to 10 cars, plus a double garage. Ref: PRCDS-10
Two Bed Apartment - Available Immediately La Cala Resort €1000 pcm
Two bed middle floor apartment located in the five star resort of La Cala Golf: The property itself has large lounge leading onto spacious terrace over looking the Campo America golf course,two good size bedrooms,two modern bathrooms and fully furnished kitchen. The property has underground parking and fibre optic internet is available. The property is well furnished and available now!!! Ref: PRCDS-LCR1
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Advertising your business for NO up front fees NO hidden charges
Well Established Mechanics Garage in Estepona 29.950€
Established for seven years - The garage is around 450M² with five ramps, and space for another eight cars
Asian Supermarket Very Central Fuengirola - 79.950€
This really is a great opportunity to acquire a successful business that will start earning from day one
Interior Design & Renovation Company Marbella - 85.000€
Well established business trading on the Costa Del Sol for 15 years Fantastic reputation - Full handover will be given
FOR RENT Suite of Rooms Ideal for Offices - 2.000 p.c.m
Treatment rooms, School etc - Situated in a very busy part of Calahonda with traffic & pedestrians passing constantly
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BUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers
s for sale in Spain and the UK NO advertising fees NO sale - NO fee
Swimming Pool Safety & Maintenance Business Run from home - 40.000€
Est over 20 years they sell pool covers, salt water systems, safety nets, anti slip treatments, disabled hoists, barriers and shades
Nail & Beauty Salon in Benahavis - 20.000€ Completely refurbished just under two years ago It is modern and bright with fantastic curb appeal with a very low rental of 650€ pcm
Fishing and Day Trip Boating Business - 75.000€ In Estepona a very well established business trading for 15 It offers private charters, sport fishing trips, dolphin trips, excursions to Gibratar and sunset tours
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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your MIND ownB a l l e b r a M L A R T N E C MUSIC BAR,
115.000€ • well established music bar
• running for 14 years in the current ownership • regular British, Irish & Scandinavian clientèle
Full music license and a terrace - This license combination is almost impossible to obtain in the area and allows the owner to trade up until 3.00am during the week and until 4.00am at weekend and holidays.
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BUSINESS
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35.000€ • VERY POPULAR CAFÉ/BAR
• Located opposite moorings & boats • ESTEPONA PORT
In total there is around 100m2 internally. The terrace faces south and makes the most of view. It it is around 75m2 and has all round toldos (awnings) and a retractable roof making it usable all year.
WANT TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? WE URGENTLY NEED MORE BUSINESSES FOR SALE
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What’s On Guide...
1st & 21st June 2021: 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. 4th June & 25th September 2021: Music Festival at Marenostrum Castle Park in Fuengirola. With Mark Anthony, the Jazz Experience and loads more for information see https://marenostrumfuengirola.com 5th June 2021: The Beach Clean up to celebrate World Ocean Day there will be a beach clean up event in Marbella. This will be family friendly fun event, cleaning up our beaches and socialising. Happening at Playa De La Venus, from 10am . 5th - 11th June 2021: : The Marbella Feria: Feria de San Bernabe takes place every June in Marbella. This fair is in honor of the city's patron saint San Barnabé and is a must see while in Marbella. There are lots of celebrations and events taking place throughout the city. 18th June – 4th September 2021: Starlite Marbella have some great concerts on this year including Bonnie Tyler, Tom Jones, The Bootleg Beatles, Il Divo and lots more to find out see: https://starlitemarbella.com or page 11 of the magazine. 20th June 2021: Lions Alzheimers Support Group summer concert. A summer concert with 15 acts including: Laura Elen, Gemma Lloyd’s Vintage Jukebox, and Nick Cripps. 10€ entry, price includes a drink and two tapas. 23rd June 2021: San Juan. The festival of San Juan is held on the eve of June 23rd and lasts until the early hours of June 24th. 26th June 2021: Paul Maxwell and the Malaga Symphony orchestra will be playing next June at Marbella Arena! They will make us enjoy the music of Elton John check out www.marbellaarena.com for more information. 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 Sunday: FAMA have a car boot sale at the Hippodrome from 9am 2pm. Every Sunday: Craft Market in the Marbella Marina on the Teresa Zabell Pier: 12-6pm. Every Sunday: Art & Exclusive Products Market held at the inner courtyard of the Hapimag Hotel, Marbella. Fashion, Costume jewelery, Accessories, Perfume, Organic products. Painters, Sculptors & Flowers... Including entertainment from 11am to 7pm.
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SPANISH RESIDENCY FOR BRITISH NATIONALS POST BREXIT
JUNE 2021 T H I R D IN SERIES
ƌŝƟƐŚ ŶĂƟŽŶĂůƐ ŵŽǀŝŶŐ ƚŽ ^ƉĂŝŶ ĂƌĞ ŶŽǁ ƐƵďũĞĐƚ ƚŽ ŐĞŶĞƌĂů ŝŵŵŝŐƌĂƟŽŶ ƌƵůĞƐ ĨŽƌ ĐŝƟnjĞŶƐ ŽĨ ƚŚŝƌĚ ĐŽƵŶƚƌŝĞƐ͘ dŚŝƐ ŵĞĂŶƐ ƚŚĂƚ ŝŶ ŵŽƐƚ ĐĂƐĞƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽĐĞĚƵƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ Ă ƌŝƟƐŚ ŶĂƟŽŶĂů ƚŽ ŐĞƚ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐLJ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ Ă ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ŐĞƚ Ă ǀŝƐĂ ĮƌƐƚ͕ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ŽďƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ Ă ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐLJ ĐĂƌĚ͕ ͚ƚĂƌũĞƚĂ ĚĞ ŝĚĞŶƟĚĂĚ ĚĞ ĞdžƚƌĂŶũĞƌŽ͕ Žƌ ͚d/ ͛ ĂƐ ŝƚƐ ĐŽŵŵŽŶůLJ ŬŶŽǁŶ͘
SPANISH RESIDENCY VISAS FOR BRITISH NATIONALS THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE TYPES OF SPANISH RESIDENCY VISAS THAT BRITISH NATIONALS CAN APPLY FOR:
NON-LUCRATIVE VISA
dŚŝƐ ǀŝƐĂ ĨŽƌ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐLJ ŝƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚŽƐĞ ǁŚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ƚŚĞ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ŵĞĂŶƐ ƚŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŚĞŵƐĞůǀĞƐ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŚŝůƐƚ ƌĞƐŝĚŝŶŐ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ͘ ZĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚŝƐ ǀŝƐĂ ĐĂŶŶŽƚ ĞŶŐĂŐĞ ŝŶ ĂŶLJ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ĂĐƟǀŝƚLJ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ͕ ƐŽ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ƐƵŝƚĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƌĞƟƌĞĚ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ Žƌ ƚŚŽƐĞ ǁŚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƐĞĐƵƌĞ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ŵĞĂŶƐ͕ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ƐƵďƐƚĂŶƟĂů ĐĂƐŚ ƐĂǀŝŶŐƐ͘
INVESTMENT ‘GOLDEN’ VISA
ƌŝƟƐŚ EĂƟŽŶĂůƐ ĐĂŶ ŽďƚĂŝŶ Ă ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐLJ ǀŝƐĂ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ^ƉĂŝŶΖƐ /ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ WĞƌŵŝƚ WƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘ DŽƌĞ ĐŽŵŵŽŶůLJ ŬŶŽǁŶ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ Ζ'ŽůĚĞŶ sŝƐĂΖ͕ ŝƚ ĂůůŽǁƐ ƚŚĞ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŽƌ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ƚŽ ŐĞƚ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐLJ ďLJ ŝŶǀĞƐƟŶŐ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ͘ dŚĞ ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵ ƋƵĂůŝĨLJŝŶŐ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ΦϱϬϬ͕ϬϬϬ ŝŶƚŽ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͘ >ĂƌŐĞƌ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚƐ ƐƵĐŚ ĂƐ ďĂŶŬ ĚĞƉŽƐŝƚƐ͕ ƉƵƌĐŚĂƐĞ ŽĨ ƐŚĂƌĞƐ ŝŶ Ă ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ Žƌ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ ďŽŶĚƐ ĂƌĞ ĂůƐŽ ĞůŝŐŝďůĞ͘
WORK & ENTREPRENEUR VISAS
dŽ ĂƉƉůLJ ĨŽƌ Ă tŽƌŬ sŝƐĂ͕ ĂŶ ŽīĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚ ŽĨ ĞŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ ĨƌŽŵ Ă ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ĞŵƉůŽLJĞƌ͘ dŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ Ă ĨĞǁ ĞdžĞŵƉƟŽŶƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚ ĨŽƌ Ă ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ǁŽƌŬ ǀŝƐĂ͘ dŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ ĂůƐŽ ǀŝƐĂ ĨŽƌ ƚŚŽƐĞ ǁŝƐŚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƐƚĂƌƚ Ă ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͕ ĞdžƉĂŶĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĞdžŝƐƟŶŐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝŶƚŽ ^ƉĂŝŶ͕ Žƌ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ŽŶ ƐĞůĨͲĞŵƉůŽLJĞĚ ďĂƐŝƐ͘
APPLYING FOR SPANISH RESIDENCY VISAS
dŚĞ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐLJ ǀŝƐĂ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ŵĂĚĞ ŝŶ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ŽŶƐƵůĂƚĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ h<͘ dŚĞ /ŶǀĞƐƚŽƌ Ζ'ŽůĚĞŶΖ sŝƐĂ͕ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ĂƉƉůŝĞĚ ĨŽƌ ďLJ Ă ůĞŐĂů ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟǀĞ͘ KŶĐĞ LJŽƵ ĂƌƌŝǀĞ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ǀŝƐĂ͕ ƚŚĞ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ d/ ͕ ΖƚĂƌũĞƚĂ ĚĞ ŝĚĞŶƟĚĂĚ ĚĞ ĞdžƚƌĂŶũĞƌŽΖ͕ ŝƐ ŵĂĚĞ͘
EXCEPTIONS TO THE VISA REQUIREMENT
ĞƌƚĂŝŶ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƌŝƟƐŚ EĂƟŽŶĂůƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĂůƌĞĂĚLJ ƌĞƐŝĚĞ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ ŚĂǀĞ ĂŶ ĂƵƚŽŵĂƟĐ ƌŝŐŚƚ ƚŽ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐLJ͕ Ğ͘Ő͘ ƐƉŽƵƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͘ Ŷ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů ƚŚĂƚ ǁĂƐ ĂůƌĞĂĚLJ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ ;ůĞŐĂůůLJͿ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ϯϭ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĐĂŶ ƉƌŽǀĞ ƚŚŝƐ͕ ŵĂLJ ĂůƐŽ ďĞ ĂƉƉůLJ ƚŽ ŐĞƚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶĐLJ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƉƌĞͲ ƌĞdžŝƚ tŝƚŚĚƌĂǁĂů ŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ ƚĞƌŵƐ
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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Ikea is very well known for it’s flat-pick furniture but they have evolved in the last few years. The new Frekvens collection sees them venture into Teenage Engineering. The range includes 27-piece items including: Speaker and subwoofer combo plus smaller speakers & a micro speaker plus LED spotlight and lots more available to buy instore and online.
The new HTC Vive Pro 2 is a five star VR headset really see them with your eyes! And sometimes feel them in your stomach. Giving 5K resolution and a screen running at a super-smooth 120Hz, they also have a 360-degree gaming experience. Expect an array of slight fit and comfort enhancements too.
The Pro-Ject T1 is the plastic-free turntable featuring a one-piece aluminium tonearm with an integrated headshell, and comes with all the necessary powers leads and phono cables… ideal if it’s your first turntable, taking the hassle out of assembling. The colourful linear rainbow design adorns the base and stretches around the back.
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If you’ve been missing Friends then check out the Lego Friends universe. Its 2048 pieces, will make a 64cm×31cm masterpiece depicting Monica and Rachel’s apartment, Chandler and Joey’s apartment, and a slice of hallway in-between. There are loads of accessories too, you can pretend these little plastic people are your real friends! With Covid restrictions we’ve not been out a lot!
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All the latest in the world of gadget’s, tech and gaming... Amazon’s new AI enhanced timepiece is a House of Mousers, its Echo Wall Clock. The easy-to-read analogue clock sports an "iconic" design featuring none other than Mickey Mouse himself. It'll also automatically adjust for daylight savings time when paired with an Echo device, giving you one less thing to do each year.
Bang & Olufsen new wireless speaker is the most technically advanced audio product yet. The Beolab 28 is a strikingly slender column speaker clad in aluminium (silver, black and bronze options are available) with either fabric or solid wood covers. They are wireless to cut down on cables, equipped with a downward-firing subwoofer and Active Room Compensation to automatically adjust the sound. Garmin new Venu 2 is a genuine all-rounder coming in two sizes. Armed sensors it’ll measure things like your heart rate, SPO2, respiration and stress, and track over 25 built-in sports on the AMOLED touchscreen, including HIIT, indoor climbing and hiking. With improved sleep tracking and can now use data from the sensors to provide you with a ‘fitness age’, so you can find out if you’re living in the body of a 19- or 99-year-old. Not sure I want to know really!
If you welcome hit of nostalgia then the Evercade VS is for you. With a brand-new telly-optimised interface letting you quickly browse plugged-in games and offers a range of screen filters and options. It can output retro games at 1080p, delivering “top-of-the-line emulation,” with support for up to four wired USB controllers for multiplayer in games.
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ASPARAGUS FRIES & BACONNAISE Try these crunchy asparagus tips, coated in breadcrumbs & roasted to perfection. Serve with smoky, creamy bacon mayonnaise for a spring starter...
INGREDIENTS:
METHOD:
STEP 1: Separate one of the three eggs for the asparagus. Put the white in a bowl with the remaining two eggs, beat with a fork and set aside until needed. Now, make the baconnaise. Chop the bacon as finely as possible. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the bacon and stir over a low heat for 15 mins, so it ends up sizzling in its own fat and becomes brown and crisp. Sit a metal sieve over a jug and tip the bacon into the sieve – you need about 200ml of fat in total, so top up the bacon fat with extra oil as necessary. Leave to cool for 10 mins.
• 2 bunches of asparagus, you want about 20 spears in total • Plain flour • 3 eggs • 50g parmesan, finely grated • 50g panko breadcrumbs • 4 tbsp olive oil FOR THE BACONNAISE • 250g smoked streaky bacon • 2 tbsp sunflower oil , plus extra to top up • 1 egg , plus 1 egg yolk (from above) • 1 tbsp mustard • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
STEP 2: Tip the egg, egg yolk and mustard into a bowl, whisk to combine, then slowly add the bacon fat and oil mixture – first a drop at a time, then gradually quicker when it starts to come together. (You can also make this in a mini chopper, by blitzing the egg and mustard then slowly adding the oil with the blade running.) Once you have a thick mayonnaise, add the vinegar and chopped bacon, and season to taste. Can be made up to three days ahead and kept in the fridge.
STEP 3: For the asparagus, snap off or trim the woody ends (you can save these for making stock or soup). Get out three shallow dishes and tip the flour into one, the reserved beaten eggs into another, and the parmesan and breadcrumbs into the third. Dip the asparagus in the flour, then the egg, then the cheesy breadcrumbs, and put on a plate. Can be prepared the day before, covered and kept in the fridge.
STEP 4: Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7. Drizzle the oil over a baking tray (a sturdy Swiss roll tin is ideal) and heat in the oven. Once the oil is hot, carefully lay the asparagus spears in it, then turn them. Make sure they are in one layer, then roast for 20 mins, turning halfway through, until the crumbs have browned to a crisp coating. Leave until just cool enough to pick up, then serve with the baconnaise for dipping.
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Health & Well Being
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1) YOU'RE GAINING WEIGHT:
DOES YOUR METABOLISM NEED HELP?
5 SIGNS YOUR METABOLISM NEEDS AN INTERVENTION. THE WORD METABOLISM REFERS TO HOW MANY CALORIES THE BODY NEEDS TO FUNCTION EACH DAY. IT IS INFLUENCED BY YOUR AGE, GENDER, ACTIVITY LEVELS AND IT GRADUALLY REDUCES AS WE AGE, MOSTLY DUE TO A REDUCTION IN MUSCLE MASS. THE GOOD NEWS? BY UNDERSTANDING HOW YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR METABOLIC RATE VIA EXERCISE AND EATING TO HELP BURN CALORIES AS EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE, YOU CAN SUPPORT LONGTERM WEIGHT CONTROL.
Specifically, the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 produced by the thyroid gland control a number of key systems in the body. Lots of people deal with some degree of thyroid dysfunction, so it's worth paying attention if you suddenly begin to feel especially hot or cold, foggy in the head, exceptionally tired or have hair in new places. All of these are signs that your thyroid isn't working optimally.
At times we may be eating more than usual, or skipping the gym more often than not, so it makes sense that our weight increases. But when we’re exercising as usual and eating well, yet still gaining weight that we need to as ourselves what's really going on. At times, unexpected weight gain may be explained by medical variables but it may also be that your body has become way too 4) YOUR BODY SHAPE IS CHANGING: used to your current diet and exercise regime. Mixing it Another group of hormones that influence metabolic up may be the best thing you can do to get your metaborate, and play a role in the amount of muscle and fat lism pumping again. mass, is controlled by the pituitary gland. These hormones also affect where fat is stored. So if you've 2) YOU CAN'T LOSE WEIGHT: noticed that you're gaining weight in a place you never This is a common presentation, especially as we move previously carried weight, or are noticing a difference in towards the late 30’s and 40’s. If you're eating well and the way your body gains muscle mass, it may suggest exercising, it could be due to muscle mass. Either it's not that these hormones need assessing. being challenged enough via exercise to burn calories efficiently, or a gradual reduction in muscle mass result5) YOU NEVER FEEL HUNGRY: ing from insufficient resistance training means that your Hunger offers the simplest insight into what is going on metabolic rate has become stable. This means that you with our metabolism. Ideally, humans will feel hungry an need to focus on building muscle mass, or getting the hour or so after waking and three to four hours after eatmuscle mass you do have to work a whole lot harder via ing. Not feeling hungry at the start of each day may sugthe right training. gest your body is in storage mode and that you are possibly ingesting more calories than you need. Failing to 3) YOU'RE HAIRY: experience regular hunger throughout the day may indiThis has nothing to do with missing trips to the beauticate your body isn't burning food as efficiently as it cian, but your metabolic rate, which is influenced by a should be. Either way, it comes down to adjusting your number of hormones in the body. Even slight changes food intake. Feeling hungry more regularly is indicative can have a major impact on your metabolic rate. that your metabolism is working hard to digest your food. 58
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UROLOGY SERVICES
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Medical Tips
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EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT DIABETES…
Diabetes types: Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does make. Untreated high blood sugar from diabetes can damage your nerves, eyes, kidneys, and other organs.
THERE ARE A FEW DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIABETES: TYPE 1 DIABETES IS AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE: The immune system attacks and destroys cells in the pancreas, where insulin is made. It’s unclear what causes this attack. About 10 percent of people with diabetes have this type. TYPE 2 DIABETES: Occurs when your body becomes resistant to insulin, & sugar builds up in your blood. PREDIABETES: Occurs when your blood sugar is higher than normal, but it’s not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. GESTATIONAL DIABETES: Is high blood sugar during pregnancy. Insulin-blocking hormones produced by the placenta cause this type of diabetes
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES:
Diabetes symptoms are caused by rising blood sugar. The general symptoms of diabetes include:
• Increased hunger • Increased thirst • Weight loss • Frequent urination • Blurry vision • Extreme fatigue •Sores that don’t heal
SYMPTOMS IN MEN:
In addition to the general symptoms of diabetes, men with diabetes may have a decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction (ED), and poor muscle strength.
SYMPTOMS IN WOMEN:
Women with diabetes can also have symptoms such as urinary tract infections, yeast infections, and dry, itchy skin.
CAUSES OF DIABETES:
Different causes are associated with each type of diabetes. TYPE 1 DIABETES: Doctors don’t know exactly what causes type 1 diabetes. For some reason, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Genes may play a role in some people. It’s also possible that a virus sets off the immune system attack. 60
TYPE 2 DIABETES: Type 2 diabetes stems from a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors. Being overweight or obese increases your risk too. Carrying extra weight, especially in your belly, makes your cells more resistant to the effects of insulin on your blood sugar. This condition runs in families. Family members share genes that make them more likely to get type 2 diabetes and to be overweight. GESTATIONAL DIABETES: Gestational diabetes is the result of hormonal changes during pregnancy. The placenta produces hormones that make a pregnant woman’s cells less sensitive to the effects of insulin. This can cause high blood sugar during pregnancy. Women who are overweight when they get pregnant or who gain too much weight during their pregnancy are more likely to get gestational diabetes.
THE BOTTOM LINE: DIABETES CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS, BUT YOU CAN MANAGE THE CONDITION WITH MEDICATIONS AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES. SOME TYPES OF DIABETES: LIKE TYPE 1, ARE CAUSED BY FACTORS THAT ARE OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. OTHERS: LIKE TYPE 2, CAN BE PREVENTED WITH BETTER FOOD CHOICES, INCREASED ACTIVITY, AND WEIGHT LOSS. DISCUSS POTENTIAL DIABETES RISKS WITH YOUR DOCTOR. IF YOU’RE AT RISK, HAVE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR TESTED AND FOLLOW YOUR DOCTOR’S ADVICE FOR MANAGING YOUR BLOOD SUGAR.
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MEDICAL MAYHEM
8 Months Pregnant....
A lady who was 8 months pregnant got on a bus. She noticed the man opposite her was smiling at her. She immediately moved to another seat. This time the smile turned into a grin, so she moved again. He seemed more amused than ever. On the fourth move, the man burst out laughing, she complained to the driver and he had the man arrested. The case came up in court. The Judge asked the man what he had to say for himself.
The man replied...
"Well your Honor, it was like this: When the lady got on the bus, I couldn't help but notice her condition. She sat under a sweets sign that said,
"The Double Mint Twins are Coming" and I grinned. Then she moved and sat under a sign that said
"Logan's Liniment will reduce the swelling", and I had to smile. Then she placed herself under a deodorant sign that said
"William's Big Stick Did the Trick", and I could hardly contain myself.
BUT, your Honor, when she moved for the fourth time and sat under the sign that said "Goodyear Rubber could have prevented this Accident"..I just lost it.
"CASE DISMISSED”..... shouted the judge!
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RENAULT 5S INTO THE FUTURE… Renault has just announced that the 5s is going electric… We take a look back to where it all started… The 1972 Renault 5 was one of the first wave of superminis. It’s remained in production until the mid-Eighties. For much of that time it was France’s bestselling car. Lots of French people argue the Gordini version was the first hot hatch, as it was out before the Mk1 Golf GTI.
The second-gen R5, which looked similar to the original R5 but was actually all-new, was launched in 1984 and survived until 1996. This one’s a 115bhp GT Turbo from 1986 faster than a 205 GTI 1.6, but not quite as good, and not worth as much nowadays.
Of course it wasn’t the first hot Renault 5. The R5 Alpine, or Gordini in the UK, landed in 1979 at around the same time as the Mk1 Golf GTI. The iconic R5 Turbo with bespoke everything and a mid-mounted engine. WOWZERS... Much success was had with this car and Jean Ragnotti went on to win the 1981 Monte Carlo Rally with this little belter…The R5 raced on tracks too and won LOADS!
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And then to the future the Renault 5 is back… It’s being revived as an electric car. There will even be a hot-hatch Alpine version. It will be using a smaller version of the 2nd gen Renault-Nissan EV platform. The redesign of the timeless classic, will be a 5-door 100% electric supermini well suited to city life.
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ocal Info Emergency Numbers
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Central number for Fire, Police & Ambulance National Police Local Police Guardia Civil
Medical
dica
112 091 092 062
Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267
Airports Malaga 952 048 844
Marbella 952 769 946
Gibraltar +350 200 12345
Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700
Town Halls
Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100
Fire Brigade
Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046 British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A
952 952 952 952 952 952 952
Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro
952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457
352 475 226 604 212 226 474
300 108 373 383 442 590 891
Tourist Information
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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 Train Timetables 902 240 202
Health Centres
Consulates
Transport
952 785 252
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
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Taxis
Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593
Diary Dates
5th to the 11th June 2021: Feria de San Bernabe, Marbella (expect business to be shut or be working restricted hours for this week) 20th June 2021: Father’s Day (UK) 21st June 2021: Summer Solstice 23rd June 2021: Eve of San Juan
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S TA R S I GN S
A look at what's in store for you during June 2021...
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, it will become clear that you can’t postpone making some decisions and changes anymore so it’s time to come up with a strategy this month. Money can be a very touchy topic, particularly if your other half likes to spend a lot. If you are single and looking for love, there are some quick affairs and flirty texts but nothing on a deep and meaningful level. Mercury is retrograde until June 22nd, and there’s a solar eclipse on June 10th, which suggests that there could be significant changes on the work front, most likely triggered by some sort of epiphany. Now is a great time for professional re-evaluation, or revising some projects and some older professional ideals. Money coming in may be less than expected or it could be late to get to you don’t spend it all until it’s in your hand. It’s a great time to revise your lifestyle and diet. You should rest more and not ignore any potential health issues. Aquarius, the solar eclipse on June 10th, will mark some major changes in your love life. Relationships based on love and respect may go through a new beginning. Conflicts could start more easily than usual; the only way through is to make progress with your communication. June could also bring with it fluctuating income, unforeseen expenses or a lack of funds due to previous months. It’s time to carefully and patiently redo your budget, see how much money you have, what important and priority expenses you have to make, and, if need be, work a tighter budget. It’s time to seriously think about what displeases you so much about yourself and your family, what undermines your sense of security. But keep in mind that others aren’t the only ones who need to change, and you yourself need to make important adjustments. Pisces, Mars, Mercury and the Sun are all in your skies tis month. You are much more confident about yourself, and your ability to charm people will have them eating your of your hand. If you are single then you find the courage to confess your feelings. Expect a month of romance maybe even reciting poems under the moonlight! You are feeling slightly confused about work and your career. You may get a sudden wake-up call, it’s not advisable to rush into action or draw conclusions, but rather try to change your perspective on things. Be very careful when communicating with bosses or authorities. If you’re not well informed about ask for a specialist’s help. Over all June is a great time to spend more time with your family, take better care of your home life, and don’t get all huffy and puffy when you receive advice from those who are older or more experienced than you! Aries, if you are in a relationship then June 2021 sees you move into calmer waters a period of understanding and reconciliation. If you’ve been married for some time, Mars and Venus can help you to reignite the passion in your life as a couple. If on the other hand, you have enough energy to fix things or to end them, if it has become clear that the relationship has no future. If you are single then you are ready to launch yourself back into finding love. Jupiter begins its retrograde motion on June 20th. As a result, it’s time to use your talents and creativity in order to revise your future long-term goals and prioritise opportunities coming your way. As of June 11th, Mars’ is in your skies and induces in you the zest for life that has been missing for a while. Make enough time for resting and regaining your emotional balance. Taurus you are not feeling your usual tip-top self this month when it comes to love. You might not feel loved by your other half or maybe you think you are not worthy of love. Mercury’s transit through your sign this June can help you clear up how important your relationship is in your life and understand how much you’re appreciated. Professionally, you’re going to go through a pretty confusing term with tensions and plot twists, but all of these are meant to stimulate you to make some necessary changes. Something that happened in February could be remedied or you could get the chance to revise some decisions you made then. Also as a result, you could have an epiphany that opens up your eyes to some realities you’ve been pretending not to see so you begin to realise that you need to change some habits about your money.
Gemini, emotionally, it seems that you’re going through a term of feeling vulnerable and exposed. Mercury is retrograde until June 22nd so it’s very likely that you’ll find it harder to communicate with your other half. Your reasoning is not as clear as it used to be and it’s harder for you to get your message across using words. The solar eclipse on June 10th 2021, pushes you to make yourself a priority. A crisis or unexpected event could force you to redefine yourself, which can have a significant impact on your relationships, which will also need to be adjusted. On the work front try not neglect the opinion of colleagues, and assess all possible risks. Try to improve teamwork but do not give in to emotions. The last part of the month will see your financial situation get better and move towards being back in the green.
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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, if you’re part of a long-term couple then the lockdown and covid have brought with them some difficulties. In order to fix the connection a joint effort is necessary. If you’re single, it seems that you’re interested in flirting and playing around, but from more of a friendly position. The Sun transits your sign until June 20th, 2021, where there is also a solar eclipse. This time will see the need to resolve some older issues related to money. Mercury is also retrograde until June 22nd, 2021, suggesting that it’s time to revise some ideas and carefully research things when you have to make a significant decision. This term could be great for renegotiating some contracts, deals and so on and revising your material strategy. If you feel like there’s too much going on all at once this month, let things happen without panicking or trying to push things in one direction or another.
Leo, you’ve been postponing necessary decisions time and time again, things have become tense and pressing. Saturn-Uranus come along this month and change your vision and give you the chance to improve your life be realistic in order to overcome the difficulties you’ve been facing. After June 20th, Jupiter begins its retrograde cycle through your sign marking a very good term for seriously considering the importance of love in your life grasp any chances with both hands. From now until October you should avoid financial speculation and get rich quick schemes because they can cause significant losses. If you own a business, you might have to make changes in how it’s organized or reorient yourself on the market or based on your competition and so on. A health issue may stress you out this month but you have excellent recovery stamina. Virgo, Jupiter begins its retrograde motion thorough your sign this month; this gives you the chance to clarify what you expect from a relationship and what responsibilities you’re prepared to take on or not. If you are single then you’re not in a rush to complicate your lives with flirting or games. After June 11th, you may have a secret affair, with someone really unexpected. Professionally, in June 2021 you can expect big scale changes. These have become necessary or they maybe triggered by outside factors, you should not oppose them. When it comes to income, you’re in for a pretty good term. At the beginning of the month you could enjoy improved income, better benefits from the work you’ve already done and the reputation you have built for yourself. After June 11th you might get the chance to get rid of a debt, provided you manage your money wisely. Libra, June 2021 sees some changes going on. The energy of the stars during this term favours transformations it’s a great time to re-launch your love life. Changes may come in unexpectedly, if you looking for love, and for those who are already married. It might be time to explore new areas and new perspectives, and if you’re single, in order to win the heart of the one you dream to be with. Between June 2nd and 27th, 2021, Venus and the Sun see you standing out and being appreciated and promoted at work. You become very visible, this has its pros and cons! You could be appointed leader of some project or build yourself a reputation for being skilled and trustworthy. After June 20th a change in your diet might give you the energy you crave. It wouldn’t hurt to work out more, be more active in order to accelerate your metabolism.
Scorpio, relationships seem to be your top priority this month. It becomes clear that some changes can’t be avoided any longer, and they should happen first and foremost in your thinking when it comes to marriage, or taking on long-term commitments. If there are tensions within your family, you should be flexible so that things don’t get any worse. If you’re single, be careful about a predisposition towards getting bogged down in complicated relationships. The solar eclipse of June 10th, is relevant for your professional life. The energy of the eclipse can trigger issues at work. The good news is that the energy of this eclipse favours rebirth and renewal so you shouldn’t worry. If you’re looking for a job, you could find one that fulfills all your expectations. June is a very important month for soulful cleansing it gives you the chance to step forward free of a burden so that you build a new & healthier path. Sagittarius, the solar eclipse on June 10th can prove to be a little problematic with regard to love, the trust of your other half might be tested. After the 11th of June, you can expect to receive help from Mars if you are single then your optimism and romantic side become irresistible to potential partners. After the 11th of June, you can expect to receive help from Mars if you are single then your optimism and romantic side become irresistible to potential partners. Professionally, issues that started in February could be revisited or might get worse. You might conclude that you’re not working efficiently enough, that you’re not making as much money as you need or as much as you were expecting. June is a great month to try to improve your lifestyle and take better care of yourself and your emotional health.
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puzzle
Solutions on page 78
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Anger Inducing Anagrams
The following are all anagrams of famous UK TV programmes, some new and some old. Can you work out what they are? The word lengths are shown in brackets.
1) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
AHA HOSTESSES (5,2,5)
2) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
HAUNTING BRA (7,4)
3) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
WRECKING EMBRACE (10,5)
4) _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _
RABBIT SCENT (3,1,7)
5) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CLINGY ACCIDENT STORM (8,4,7)
Guess The Celeb
A
B
Sudoku
Tricky Brain Teaser A STRANGE WALK IN THE FOREST... A solo dice game is played. In this game, upon each turn, a normal pair of dice is rolled and the score is calculated not by adding the numbers but multiplying them. It is observed that in a particular game, the score for the second roll is five more than what was achieved in the first roll. The score for the third roll is six less than what was achieved in the second roll. The score for the fourth roll is eleven more than what was achieved in the third roll. The score for the fifth roll is eight less than what was achieved in the fourth roll.
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Can you calculate the score for each of the five throws?
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Crossword
Across: 1. and 4 across Hippie movement (6,5) 4. See 1 across () 8. Join (people) in interest (5) 9. Bad Golfer (7) 10. Slavishly imitative (7) 11. Part of ship's keel (4) 12. A thing of no great value given as a concession (3) 14. Government adviser (4) 15. Scottish dance (4) 18. Somewhat (3) 21. Subterfuge (4) 23. Payment before due, loan (7) 25. Advent (7) 26. Made his fortune in the Orient (5) 27. Gave respite (5) 28. Upward slope (6)
Down:
1. Prudent (6) 2. Sources (7) 3. Opticians aid (3,5) 4. Step (4) 5. Sea snail (5) 6. Give notice (6) 7. One-horse carriages (5) 13. Arrests (8) 16. Confer title or rank (7) 17. Cultivated (6) 19. Dawdle (5) 20. The Railway Children, author (6) 22. Types (5) 24. Showing great enthusiasm for (4)
Name The Film
A At a turning point in his life, a former ten- B nis pro falls for an actress who happens to be dating his friend and soon-to-be brother-inlaw directed by Woody Allen (2005).
When Earth's air becomes unbreathable, a message from the future sends a man on a dangerous mission to an unknown world to save the human race (2020).
Say What You See... with
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The Jokespage
Jokespage
A modern twist on an old nursery rhymes Jack and Jill went into town
To fetch some chips and sweeties. He can't keep his heart rate down And she's got diabetes.
Mary had a little lamb
Her father shot it dead. Now it goes to school with her Between two chunks of bread
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t's Raining, It's Pouring Of course...it's Global Warming.
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall The structure of the wall was incorrect So he won a grand with Claims Direct.
J
ack and Jill went up the hill And planned to do some kissing. Jack made a pass And grabbed her ass Now two teeth are missing.
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eorgie Porgie Pudding and Pie Kissed the girls and made them cry. When the boys came out to play He kissed them too... he’s likes it that way.
Mary had a little lamb
It ran into a pylon. 10,000 volts went up it’s bottom And turned it’s wool to nylon.
A doctor examining a woman who had been rushed to the Emergency Room, took the husband aside, and said, “I don't like the looks of your wife at all.” “Me neither doc,” said the husband. “But she's a great cook and really good with the kids.” 74
Agnes married and had 13 children. When her husband died, she married again and had 7 more children. Again, her husband died. So Agnes remarried and this time had 5 more children. Alas, she finally died. Standing before her coffin, the preacher prayed for her. He thanked the Lord for this very loving woman and said, Lord, they’re finally together. One mourner leaned over and quietly asked her friend, "Do you think he means her first, second or third husband?" The friend replied, "I think he means her legs."
Two Glaswegians, Archie and Jimmy, are sitting in the pub discussing Jimmy’s forthcoming wedding: “Och, it’s all goin’ pure brilliant,” says Jimmy. “A’ve goat everythin’ organised awready, the fluers, the church, the caurs, the reception, the rings, the Minister, even ma stag night.” Archie nods approvingly. “A’ve even boat a kilt to be married in!” continues Jimmy. “A kilt?” exclaims Archie, “That’s magic, you’ll look pure smart in tha. Wha’s the tartan?” “Och,” says Jimmy, “A’d imagine she’ll be in white!”
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Why was it so hard to call the pirate on the phone? Because he left the phone off the hook
Why couldn't the pirate play cards? Because he was standing on the deck!
Why does it take pirates so long to learn the alphabet? Because they spend years at C!
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Arrrh maties can you find the lost words in the wordsearch?
Give Jake Some Colour
eyepatch pirate hook jake ahoy treasure gold map
captain parrot
T Q C A P T A I N J
T P J G V U M P R E A A O Y A I E H K R K L P R A I E N R E D A S Y O H A O P T U D V X H Q T E R E Y E P A T C E I O K O O H H I P E T W Z R Y R R N N A K H K
G H Y Q T L H D T W
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puzzle Who Am I?
Sir Bruce Forsyth
Guess the Year 1958
Trivia Quiz Answers 1) The Ear 2) A Tap 3) Michelangelo 4) Hydrogen & Oxygen 5) Yellow 6) Q & Z 7) Wind Velocity 8) Ants 9) Glen Miller 10) Yom Kippur 11) On the Moon 12) Jolly Roger 13) A Munro 14) Bluebird 15) Topiary 16) Al Italia 17) District 18) Radioactivity 19) Mice 20) Switzerland 21) The Loch Ness Monster 22) Metropolis 23) Genoa 24) Bricklaying 25) Jaws 26) Atlas 27) Trafalgar 28) The Ten Commandments 29) “I should be so lucky” 30) 36
Answers from 16, 24, 30, 72 & 73
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Anger Making Anagrams 1) Ashes to Ashes 2)Bargain Hunt 3) Camberwick Green 4) Rab C. Nesbitt 5) Strictly Come Dancing
Guess The Celeb a) Ryan Reynolds b) Oprah Winfrey
Brain Teaser
Throw the Dice Solution Score for the first roll - 10 Score for the first roll - 15 Score for the first roll - 9 Score for the first roll - 20 Score for the first roll – 12
Crossword Solution
Sudoku Solution
Name The Film
a) Match Point (2005) b) 2067 (2020)
Say What You See 1) Reason within
2) Go down in history 78
3) Snake in the grass
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