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OCTOBER 16th 2022

“WE ARE SAILING, WE ARE SAILING” SAILING FROM MALAGA AND BACK TO MALAGA CRUISE, THE MSC MAGNIFICA IS STUNNING! THIS 11 NIGHT CRUISE STARTING FROM MALAGA WITH THE FIRST PORT OF CALL MARSEILLES, THEN ON TO GENOA, BARCELONA, TANGIER, LANZAROTE & TENERIFE AND THEN BACK TO MALAGA

Your full itinerary is. Depart Malaga on the: 16th October 2022 | 17th: at sea | 18th: Marseilles 19th: Genoa | 20th: Barcelona | 21st: at sea | 22nd: Tangier | 23rd: at sea 24th: madeira | 25th: lanzarote | 26th: at sea | 27th October: home to Malaga In October 2021… 200 of us (very nice people) from here on the Costa del sol will be sailing out of Malaga and back to Malaga. Many of us will be on board the ship, Drinking our all-inclusive drinks within 3 - 4 hours of leaving our homes so as this local, very inexpensive cruise, is so popular, we are doing the same cruise in 2022.

Your cabin price includes: • Dining in a choice of restaurants, • the ‘PREMIUM’ drinks package (All your drinks in every bar & restaurant 24/7)

• ‘GRATUITIES’ Experienced cruisers know that cruise lines

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

INSIDE £939* OUTSIDE (WINDOW) £1119* BALCONY £1219*

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

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

To make life really easy, OUR PRIVATE COACHES, TAKING US TO OUR SHIP, WILL START FROM THE GIBRALTAR BORDER, DUQUESA PORT, ESTEPONA & LA CALA. EACH COACH MAKING CONVENIENT STOPS FOR YOU TO JOIN US AT ‘YOUR PRESELECTED BUS STOP’ ON THE A7. THEY WILL ALSO MEET US ON OUR RETURN.

WE ARE HOLDING (RESERVED) 80 CABINS ON THE ABOVE DEAL: 10 INSIDE CABINS, 10 WINDOW CABINS AND 50 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.

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23rd DECEMBER 2022

“CHRISTMAS CRUISE”

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

Your cabin price includes: • Dining in a choice of restaurants, • the ‘PREMIUM’ drinks package (All your drinks in every bar & restaurant 24/7)

• ‘GRATUITIES’

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

To make life easy, we will also run a coach along the A7 (optional) to the train station in Malaga and then meet us, on our return, taking you back to your local bus stop on the A7. Does cruising get any easier? We sail from Barcelona on 23rd December and to be certain of not missing the ship, (cruise ships wait for nobody) we have a ‘GROUP PRICE’ to stay, in a luxurious 4.5 star hotel directly across the road from the Barcelona train station on the 22nd of December. The following morning, after our inclusive breakfast, a coach will be waiting outside our hotel to take us to our ship. If you choose to travel to Barcelona by plane, we will be delighted to meet you in our hotel bar early evening for a drink and to meet other cruisers.

For more information contact us:

our ship IS the MSC THE GRANDIOSA

our ‘GROUP’ cabin prices for this 7 NIGHT CRUISE

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

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

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things are certainly brightening up here on the coast. Ed’s Note... Well Have you managed to get rid of all the mud yet? I’ve brushed, mopped, and painted it all away… Our swimming pool/pond even got a family of ducks… Supposed they don’t know the difference! The sun suddenly heats up, the clouds (well most of them) melt away and the beach season is just around the corner… Every year it’s a struggle to fit into my beachwear thankfully we now have lycra! We all need to keep an eye on our health so take a look at the fantastic offers Clinica Medicare in La Cala have in this month’s issue they are exclusively for our readers see pages 66 & 67 for more information. Dates for diary this month: It’s Spanish Mothers Day is on the 1st and we have a cheeky bank holiday aswell but observed on the 2nd giving us a nice long weekend which sounds good to me also it’s the FA Cup Final between Liverpool & Chelsea on the 14th. We hope you enjoy the read and have a fantastic month whatever you get up to.

in the May Magazine...

The battle of the sexes rages on 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!

One bloke gets the shock of his life in “A Man’s World” this month on page 34…

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One of the most important car shows in the US took place in New York last month we take a look 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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IS MEGHAN MARKLE PLANNING TO GET BACK AT KATE MIDDLETON? IS HER NEW PODCAST JUST AN AXE GRINDING EXERCISE...

With the highly-anticipated launch of Meghan’s new podcast, Archetypes, this summer, we’re told she still has scores to settle. She feels this podcast will be the perfect platform on which to discuss controversial topics. But it’s her relationship with the royals, and in particular Kate Middleton, that listeners will be most interested in. Kate, 40, and Meghan have had a strained relationship ever since the Sussexes quit their official roles in January 2020. We have a feeling that Kate and William may not be subscribing to this podcast anytime soon.

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AND JUST LIKE THAT SEASON 2: ARE THE GIRLS COMING BACK... Yes! And Just Like That season two has been confirmed. As of March 21st, HBO Max has confirmed a renewal of the popular spin off for a second season. However, the reboot hasn’t been without its controversy, not only for Cattrall's refusal to take part, but also with scenes involving actor Chris Noth (Mr Big) being removed. Season 2 is likely to start in late 2023. TOWIE 2022: WE’VE HAD NO NEWS FROM ESSEX IN AGES... The new sea-

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1) What was Matthew Webb the first person to do in 1875 in a time of 21hrs 45mins? 2) Who had a 1993 hit with ‘Dreams’? 3) What character did Leslie Ash play in Men Behaving Badly? 4) What is 5 cubed? 5) Which river is Niagara Falls on? 6) Which TV drama starring James Nesbitt returned to ITV after a 16-year gap? 7) What colour is Euston Road on a Monopoly board? 8) Which actress Jane is famous for her workout videos? 9) Who had 1980’s hit with ‘A Groovy Kind of Love’? 10) Which bird gave Fleetwood Mac their first UK number one? 11) Which planet is also known as ‘The Morning Star’?

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GUESS THE YEAR...

Can you work out “WHICH YEAR IT IS” from the following questions? 1) The Brinks Mat robbery at Heathrow Airport takes place 2) The first mobile phones, are introduced by the Motorola Company 3) Mario Bros. is released as a Nintendo arcade game in Japan 4) Celeb’s born this year include: Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt & Henry Cavill 5) Cabbage Patch Dolls are born and sell out in stores immediatley 6) The children's show "Fraggle Rock" debuts on HBO 7) Seatbelt use becomes mandatory in the United Kingdom 8) Breakfast TV starts in UK with the BBC Breakfast Time and TV-am 9) At the movies you would have been watching: Risky Business, Scarface or Trading Places 10) Popular musicians included: Lionel Richie with "All Night Long", Michael Jackson with "Billy Jean" Culture Club & Duran Duran

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A Man’s World

It’s A FUNNY OLD WORLD...

A TRIP TO VEGAS....George and Harriet decided to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary with a trip to Las Vegas. When they entered the hotel/casino and registered, a sweet young woman dressed in a very short skirt became very friendly. George brushed her off. Harriet objected, "George, that young woman was nice, and you were so rude." "Harriet, she's a prostitute." "I don't believe you. That sweet young thing?" "Let's go up to our room and I'll prove it." In their room, George called down to the desk and asked for 'Bambi' to come to room 1217. "Now," he said, "you hide in the bathroom with the door open just enough to hear us, OK?" Soon, there was a knock on the door. George opened it and Bambi walked in, swirling her hips provocatively. George asked, "How much do you charge?" "$125 basic rate, $100 tips for special services." Even George was taken aback. "$125! I was thinking more in the range of $25." Bambi laughed derisively. "You must really be a hick if you think you can buy sex for that price." "Well," said George, "I guess we can't do business. Goodbye." After she left, Harriet came out of the bathroom. She said, "I just can't believe it!" George said, "Let's forget it. We'll go have a drink, then eat dinner." At the bar, as they sipped their cocktails, Bambi came up behind George, pointed slyly at Harriet, and said, "See what you get for $25?" A guy took his new girlfriend to a football game. The young couple found seats in the crowded stadium and were watching the action. A substitute was put into the game, and as he was running onto the field to take his position, the boy said to his girlfriend, 'Take a good look at that fellow. I expect him to be our best man next year. 'His girlfriend snuggled closer to him and said, 'That's the strangest way I ever heard of for a fellow to propose to a girl. Regardless of how you said it, . . . I accept!'

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A bargain property is new to the market. The 4 large Bedroom apartment comes with 2 Bathrooms, large independent kitchen, bright living room and a storage room. Located in the heart of Fuengirola 5 mins walk to the beach. Ref: CC0053

Luxury new build Villas in La Cala Golf Resort with 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, Private Pool, Terraces all facing West. Elysium Golf consists of only 15 exclusive villas with double height ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. Ref: CC0061

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

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

THREE BEDROOM VILLA EL ROSARIO €855.000

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

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath villa located in the upper part of Manilva in a quiet area. If you are looking for a small Renovation project, Investment plan or simply a romantic laid back lifestyle, then look no further. Ref: CC0062

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

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FOR SALE AT: €161.000 STUDIO IN THE JUPITER COMPLEX Studio in the Jupiter complex with its large pool and gardens and 24 hour recep琀on. Reformed kitchen, bathroom, doors and windows, presented to a very high standard and ready to move in or rent out. This is a real investment. Fabulous buy at just 99,000€.

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Time to explore the Costa del Sol! Calle Modejar, Estepona

: Green Golf , Estepona

Main Picture: Playa Velerin, Estepona

The sea temperature is finally warming up nicely for another season of swimming, with long winter beach walks now morphing into days spent sunbathing on the sand and splashing in the waves. May is also a lovely time to enjoy golfing in the Costa del Sol, with fresh spring breezes and warm sunshine providing ideal conditions on the fairways. Green Golf Townhouse, Estepona

Buying a second home in the Costa del Sol puts stunning beaches and world-class golf courses within easy reach, but there’s even more on offer, according to Taylor Wimpey España’s Sales & Marketing Director, Marc Pritchard.

Exploring the Costa del Sol Many buyers focus on owning a beachfront apartment or a home at the heart of a golf course when they begin their search for a property in the Costa del Sol, but there are also many other activities here that holiday home ownership opens up. The area is packed with picturesque villages and lively towns that can fill days with happy explorations. The Costa del Sol is also home to some wonderful scenery, with the Parque Natural Sierras de Tejada and Embalse de Los Bermejales (Bermejales Lake) both well worth a visit, along with the wonders to be discovered in La Cueva del Tesoro (Treasure Cave).

Perfectly located properties The southwest-facing townhouses of Green Golf at Estepona showcase the value of choosing your second home location carefully. Just a 60-minute drive from Malaga Airport and a 40-minute drive from Gibraltar Airport, the properties are easily reachable from the UK and various other European locations. Green Golf delivers all the serenity that you could wish for but is also just a 20-minute drive from the bright lights and beach clubs of Marbella. It sits between Gibraltar and Puerto Banús, just 3 km from the beach, with stunning panoramic views of the golf course and the coastline. The privileged location means that homeowners at Green Golf have the best places for fun and leisure, sunny beaches, outstanding restaurants and the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol all within a radius of 30 km. And with communal gardens and pools on-site, they also have everything needed for enjoying long, lazy days doing very little at all. Three-bedroom townhouses at Green Golf are available priced from €324,000 plus VAT.

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

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WITH MUCH HIGHER RETURNS THAN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Duquesa Puerto Banus

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

Mijas Costa

Freehold: Mini Market & Bar close to Valle Romano Golf 40m2 – 79.950€ ref: 2600 Freehold: Office Estepona Port 100m2 previously let @ 1500€ per month – 239.950€ ref: 2446

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

Fuengirola

Freehold: Hair & Beauty Salon 60m2 previously let @ 550 per month - 60.000€ ref: 2634 Freehold: Take Away premises 75m2 previously let @ 650€ per month – 75.000€ ref: 2636 Freehold: Restaurant/Double Unit previously let @ 2250€ per month – 210.000€ ref: 2632

Estepona

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STOREY SPORTS BAR IN VERY CENTRAL POSITION OPPOSITE TWO LARGE Freehold: TWO HOTELS 140M2 PLUS 20M2 PREVIOUSLY LET FOR 950€ PER MONTH REF 2690

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Just Listed

We have just listed this renovated ground floor apartment in Miraflores, perfect for short term rentals. We have a number of International Clients currently looking for apartments and villas with charm, style and character in your area. Are you thinking of renting or selling your property and want to rely on the expertise of a local, experienced professional? Costa Rents offer a personal service to secure you a regular income.

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299.950€

MIDDLE FLOOR APARTMENT IN LA CALA GOLF BUILT:

TERRACE:

BEDS:

BATHS:

POOL:

Wonderful two bed middle ﬂoor apartment with 115 30 COMMUNITY TWO TWO stunning views located in La Cala Golf Resort. M² M² The property is all on one level and comes with spacious lounge leading onto large terrace with fantastic views of the mountains and golf course.There is also a fully ﬁtted kitchen with seperate ultility room. The property has two bedrooms with the master having en suite bathroom and wardrobe area,The second bedroom also has a terrace and their is a guest bathroom with walk in shower. REF: R3917431.

169.950€

GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT IN RIVIERA BUILT:

TERRACE:

BEDS:

BATHS:

POOL:

This fully furnished two bed and two bathrooms 90 11 COMMUNITY TWO TWO elevated ground ﬂoor apartment with in Riviera M² M² Del Sol near to Roca Grill. The lounge/diner has patio doors leading to a large gated terrace with spectacular sea views. There is a fully ﬁtted kitchen including washing machine.throughout. Within a gated community only 10 minutes walk to bars and restaurants and other amenities in Riviera del Sol. REF: R3904360.

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284.000€

BEAUTIFUL FINCA CORTIJO IN LA ATALAYA PLOT:

BUILT:

BEDS:

BATHS:

POOL:

Lovely Spanish Finca sitting on stunning, 10.ooo 90 TWO TWO N/A tranquil plot containing fruit and almond trees M² M² and only 15 mins from La Cala de Mijas. Two Bed, two Bathrooms, 90 sq. mtrs. standing on 10,000 sq meters of plot with secure fenced oﬀ garden area. This is a must see if you would like to purchase a Finca. REF: R3898585.

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819.000€

FOUR BEDROOM Detached Villa, Sierrezuela

Beautiful Villa for sale in La Sierrezuela. This large property has everything you may need. The villa boasts four bedrooms, four bathrooms, an office, a spacious living room and dining area, as well as two covered terraces.The property includes a sauna, a large pool, a barbecue area, an extensive garden, a garage and covered parking spaces Ref: R3786643.

825.000€

FOUR BEDROOM Detached Villa, Estepona

This

four

bedroom, three bathroom villa a seven-minute drive from the town of Estepona and the town of Sabinillas. It is in a popular area known as “Buenas Noches”. This is an established area mainly made up of good sized villas on private plots. a good elevation away from the road and provides uninterrupted sea views. The beach is only about 500 metres away. Ref: R899679.

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1.250.000€

FIVE BEDROOM Detached Villa, LA CALA GOLF RESORT

Immaculate five, bedroom five bath detached family villa beautifully presented and spacious with sea views located on the edge of La Cala Golf resort, just a few minutes drive from the busy and desirable La Cala with its array of seafood restaurants and its award winning beaches. One of the most impressive features of the villa is the super-sized 25m long swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens. Ref: R3667742.

FIVE BEDROOM Detached Villa, LAS CHAPAS

2.799.995€

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

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YOUR DREAM IS OUR PASSION DETACHED VILLA IN CALAHONDA

€1.480.000

Perfectly located in the lower part of Sitio de Calahonda, walking distance to local amenities, the beach and a number of restaurants yet marvelously located in a tranquil enclave in one of the best streets in Calahonda, a seven bedroom seven bathroom luxury villa which exudes good taste and style, the property is distributed over three levels. The best way to appreciate this villa is to view it, we hope to see you soon! Plot: 1000m²

Built: 609m²

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 7

Pool: Private

Ref N°: R4023754

DETACHED VILLA IN ALHAURIN GOLF

€525.000

Stunning andalusian villa built on a beautiful plot with lovely mountain and countryside views in Alhaurin Golf. This family house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers a large swimming pool, an outside kitchen and a chillout area. It's perfect for nature lovers. It's like living in the countryside but without being isolated as you are inside the urbanization of Alhaurin Golf, 15min drive to La Cala, 5min drive to Alhaurin El Grande, 20min to Fuengirola. Built: 1164m²

Terrace: 217m²

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Pool: Private

GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT CABOPINO

Ref N°: R4016740

€395.000

This magnificent corner ground floor apartment with a private gated garden with barbecue is so spacious that you can easily convert it in a three bedroom apartment taking part of the large living-dining room with fireplace. The south facing terrace partly covered could also be glazed to add more living space to the property you will still have the uncovered part of the terrace and the nice garden that surrounds the apartment to enjoy the andalusian weather all year around. Built:146m²

Terrace: m²

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 3

Pool: Community

MIDDLE FLOOR APT IN CALAHONDA

Ref N°: R4007836

€179.000

Built: 91m²

Terrace: m²

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

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Pool: Community

Ref N°: R4003117

www.norths.es

Nice two bed, two bath south facing apartment with panoramic sea views. The apartment is sunny, bright and spacious with a nice size living-room and two large bedrooms . The terrace is covered and offers stunning open views to the Mediterranean sea. The kitchen is fully fitted and has a separated laundry room at the back. You access the apartment via a few steps down and you can park in the communal parking area of the Urbanization just at the back of the apartment.

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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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your MIND ownBU Advertising your business for NO up front fees NO hidden charges Children’s Play Park In Mijas Costa - 70.000€ Very successful business set up six year ago 250m2 with play areas, a jungle gym, 2 party rooms & playhouse There is plenty of scope to offer other children’s activities

Compact Bar in Nueva Andalucia Freehold - 160.000€ This small bar has had only two owners in over 50 years Situated amongst a number of other bars, restaurants & shops

Contemporary Style Wine & Cocktail Bar & Restaurant in Marbella Port 85.000€ Located in very busy & extremely affluent part of Marbella Completely renovated recently and is ready for a new owner!

Beautiful Boutique Hotel Freehold -1.950.000€ This lovely hotel is in fantastic setting right in the centre of this Andalucian village, offered in excellent condition throughout

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BUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

s for sale in Spain and the UK NO advertising fees NO sale - NO fee Event Styling & Decoration Business - 49.950€ They hire high quality artificial trees, flowers and accompanying decorations for weddings, parties and other events The sale includes around 30.000€ of stock

Café/Bar In Prime Location In The VERY Centre of Marbella - 49,950€ Café supplying coffees, snacks and light lunches to eat in & take away Occupying two floors and in total has around 130m2 in total

Well Established Holiday Rental & Property Management Business - 65.000€ This property management business was started 15 years ago Based on a major golf course between San Pedro & Estepona

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

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your MIND ownB t n a r u a t s e R / b u P h Large Iris

35.000€ • GREAT SIzE BAR - WELL FITTED OUT • La Carihuela, Torremolinos • monthly rental of 1500€ plus iva La Carihuela is a popular destination for holiday makers and local residents. The beach is just a stones throw away and there are number of other bars, restaurants cafes, shops and offices nearby. There are many apartments which are used by both full time residents and as holiday lets. In additional there are a number of large hotels nearby making this a very busy area. It is finished with traditional wood fittings and is ideal as a sports bar or Irish pub etc.

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BUSINESS

BUSINESS SALES & Transfers a l l e b r a M , t s a f k a Bed & Bre

1,500,000€ • freehold property • detached villa hotel • in Marbella - minutes from Puerto Banus This lovely detached villa hotel is located in Marbella within a few minutes of Puerto Banus and the Centre of Marbella itself. It is set in grounds of 2700 metres and the house itself is approximately 500 meters built. It is used as a boutique style Bed and Breakfast hotel and is staffed by live in managers. It would also suit a couple wanting a home and income with healthy returns and all year round custom or alternatively it would be ideal as a retreat.

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What’s On Guide...

27th – 1st May 2022: Beyond Reasonable Doubt… The Enthralling Courtroom Drama by Jeffery Archer. For more info 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 2nd & 16th May 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. 7th & 8th May 2022: CostadelSUP part of Circuito Andaluz de Stand Up Paddle (to be held in Marbella & Fuengirola). The contest will see the best national and international paddle boarders take to the waters in what promises to be an exciting series of races. For more info see costadelsup.com. 7th & 22nd May 2022: The Frank & Deano Las Vegas Show with Martin Joseph & Dave Lee enjoy all your favourites from Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin in one spectacular evening. For more info 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 13th & 14th May 2022: Boogie Wonderland dig out the Flares and the Platforms for this back to the 70's extravaganza. For more info 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 22nd May 2022: Ironman Marbella 70.3. This Andalucian city is a magnificent venue for athletes, as well as for their families and friends. This race offers qualifying places for the IRONMAN 70.3 2022 World Championship. For more information see www.clubrunning.es 21st May 2022: Bennie & The Jet the "Zing Duo" presents a spectacular tribute to Sir Elton John. For more info 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 28th &29th May 2022: Hollywood Meets Broadway. Backstage studios featuring CLUB DANSING performing arts school presents the best of the musicals & the movies - a spectacular show. For more info 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.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 Wednesday: The Cap Club (Charity & Please Club) now in its 29th year. Meet for coffee at the Chilli Restaurant in Benamara at 11.00am. The Club also runs monthly trips to Gibraltar, days out and monthly Sunday lunches. Please come and join us! Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Fuengirola, Hojar del Jubilado, Los Boliches Friday 11.00am 12.30pm , Entrance Calle Fruita. 1st floor above the fruit market. Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Coin, La Peña, Calle Rio Guadelhorce 19, Poligono La Rosa, Alhaurin el Grande. Thursday 11am – 1pm. Every Thursday: Picasso Museum, Malaga FREE ENTRY 5pm and 8pm. Every Friday: The Royal British Legion, Mijas Costa Branch, welcomes visitors, new members and visiting members from other branches to their weekly social meetings that are held at Club Naranja, Calle Malaga, Calahonda from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Membership of The Royal British Legion is open to everyone, you do not need to have service background to become a member and offer support to The Royal British Legion family. For more info, call 635 450 608. Every Sunday: Craft Market in the Marbella Marina on the Teresa Zabell Pier: 12-6pm. (PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL EVENT TIMES & DATES ARE CONFIRMED AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS, BUT A NUMBER OF EVENTS ARE CURRENTLY BEING CANCELLED LAST MINUTE. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS BEFORE TRAVELING TO AVOID A WASTED JOURNEY.)

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WEIRD TOURIST ATTRACTIONS THERE ARE SOME REALLY STRANGE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OUT THERE... ho for t

ed to compile a list d i c e ve d & unconventional e ha oy the surprising w nj So

ho e uw o y f HAKONE KOWAKIEN se o

YUNESSUN, JAPAN

At this spa themed park in Hakone, Japan, visitors can enjoy an interesting combination of hot springs, ranging from traditional European, JapaBUBBLE GUM ALLEY nese and even more unusual and unique creations such as the “Noodle Bar”, where you can In San Luis Obispo, California, swim in a bowl of Ramen. It might smell yummy, there is an entire wall covering a but remember, it’s probably best to keep your stretch of over 20 meters full of mouth closed! used bubble gum! Though some might ﬁnd it disgusting, the alley has become a popular local landmark that keeps attracting many curious tourists.

CALIFORNIA, USA

KARNI MATA TEMPLE, INDIA

Found in Rajasthan, India, the Karni Mata Temple is famous for its unusual inhabitants. Rats! While in other places these animals might be unwanted guests, here they are being worshiped and given shelter in tribute to the female Hindu sage Karni Mata, also known as the rat goddess. The over 20,000 rats that have made this their home continue to attract an increasing number of visitors each year… What an unusually wild attraction! 54

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DEAD VLEI, NAMIBIA

Dead Vlei, or “Dead Marsh” is essentially a forest frozen in time. The absence of water and the intense heat has scorched all the vegetation in this valley, leaving behind black skeleton-like trees that cannot decompose because the land is too dry. This unique, yet odd natural landscape has captured the interest of many, particularly photographers.

NAPOLEON LOVED CHOCOLATE The French leader demanded that wine and chocolate be made available to him and his senior advisers even during intense military campaigns.

MAKING

CHOCOLATE IS HARD WORK

Despite its regal background and revered status, the cacao bean doesn’t just magically turn into chocolate it takes about 400 beans to make a single pound of the good stuﬀ.

THE PAPER HOUSE, MASSACHUSETTS, USA A house made entirely out of paper, including the furniture inside. Located north of Boston, Massachusetts, this house was built by Elis F. Stenman in the 1920’s to serve as a two room summer home for him and his family. It took him over 20 years and 100,000 newspapers to complete! Surely a sight worth seeing, just make sure to keep all things ﬂammable far, far way.

TOILET THEME PARK,

SUWON, SOUTH KOREA

Let’s talk about weird tourist attractions… In Suwon, South Korea, tourists can visit a theme park built around the history and culture of toilets! This place was built in memory of the city’s former mayor, a man who sparked a toilet revolution of sorts, dedicating a lot of time and resources to improve Suwon’s public toilets. The park has started to attract a lot of ‘toilet themed’ art, and even hosts the locally renowned Golden Poop Festival!

CAPPADOCIA CAVE HOTEL, TURKEY

This hotel in Turkey is not so much bizarre as it is incredibly creative. The rooms and suites are incorporated inside local cave dwellings from Roman and Byzantine periods, combining very well the history, the modern and luxurious. An amazing Turkish experience that you don’t come across every day!

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BRITS LIVING IN SPAIN

2 0 2 2 LIVING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL THIRTEENTH IN SERIES Tax on UK Pensions in Spain... More Information for New Residents

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FREE Following on from our ar琀cle last month regarding personal tax returns in Spain, this consultation month we’re providing more informa琀on about how pensions from the UK are taxed if you are resident in Spain. If you moved from the UK to re琀re in Spain or plan to, the chances are you’ll have a pension or some form of pension income. The tax that you pay will depend on the type of pension or pension income that you receive. To begin with, if you only have pension income from one source and it’s equivalent to less than €14,000 per year, you are not obliged to complete a personal income tax return in Spain. On a similar vein, if you receive a pension paid by the UK Government, for example a Civil Service, Local Government, Fire Service, Police Pension etc, then under the UK / Spain double taxa琀on treaty, this type of pension income is not taxable in Spain. You’ll only pay tax on this pension in the UK on any amount above the UK income tax allowance, which is £12,570 in the current tax year. If you have other pensions or income however, you are liable to pay tax in Spain on this other income.

How are other UK pensions taxed? State pension and employment or company pensions are taxed as regular income, so a昀er your allowance the tax rate starts at 19% and rises in 琀ers up to 45%. UK Personal pensions, such as SIPP’s are taxed diﬀerently, as since Brexit they are treated in Spain as re琀rement savings accounts. This means that they a琀ract capital gains tax rather than income tax, which can be poten琀ally advantageous depending on your situa琀on, as the top rate of CGT is a lot lower than the higher rates for income tax. Annuity income also gets very favourable tax treatment in Spain compared to regular income. As many have ‘bricks and mortar pensions’, it’s worth men琀oning as well that income from ren琀ng residen琀al proper琀es on a long-term basis gets a generous allowance. Only 40% of the net rental proﬁt is taxable. Whatever your situa琀on, if you have pensions and have recently moved to Spain, or are planning to, and want to understand what tax will apply to your pension income as a resident in Spain, feel free to get in touch to speak to one of our Spanish tax consultants. Tel & WhatsApp: (+34) 951 77 55 44 / (+44) 033 000 10 777 www.lifestylegroup.es/spanish-residency-tax enquiries@lifestylegroup.es / www. lifestylegroup.es 56

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Smeg’s relaunched it’s iconic Renzo Piano Hob… If you are looking for the ultimate cooking station for any wanna be Gordon Ramsey then this is the hob for you! In 1995 with a beautifully elegant, minimalist finish, it became the centerpiece for high-end kitchens around the globe. the gas hob is forged from EverShine stainless steel, and promises to keep its flawless finish forever, thanks to a fancy plasma coating that prevents it from ever tarnishing. Are you ready for blackouts? Well, you can be with Anker’s massive backup battery which can power your TV for nine hours! The largest has a massive 1229Wh capacity. Running a solar setup? The PowerHouse can store energy generated during the day, allowing you to stayself-sufficient through the night. It has an arsenal of ports on-board: a car port & four USB-A sockets, also six AC outlets with a total output of 1500W. Technics have launched a limited-edition turntable to celebrate 50 years of the SL-1200. It will be Available in seven snazzy colours it also features a golden anodised tonearm and an engraved serial number you’re getting a high rigidity cabinet with a dampening insulator to minimse vibrations, along with pitch control, reverse play, and a starting torque/brake speed adjustment function also bright LED stylus illuminator. Innr’s outdoor smart lights are glowing orbs for your terrace and trees . They give you technicolour terrace lighting that you can tweak in a jiffy? Connected wirelessly to an Innr Bridge, each 19cm orb can shine bright in one of more than 16 million shades. Fire up the Innr app and intensity, colour and warmth can all be controlled from your smartphone. 58

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All the latest in the World of gadget’s, tech & gaming... The 48MP Insta360 One RS is a modular action cam that adapts to your activities. For those seeking the absolute sharpest in image quality there’s the new 4K Boost Lens module. Armed with a half-inch 48MP sensor, this module shoots 4K videos at 60fps and 48MP still photos, and supports Active HDR as well as 6K Widescreen video, which records in a cinema-style 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Enabot’s EBO Air is a smart home companion robot that is the size of a tennis ball. It is designed to provide protection, and security for everyone in the family… including pets. The smart robot has both facial recognition and AI tracking capabilities to alert you to suspicious activities throughout your home even at night with a built-in infrared night vision. The 1080p HD camera sends footage to the app and SD card. Lego has revealed a 1872-piece 3-in-1 Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine. You’ll need to decide which version to build because you can only build one at a time from the pieces you are supplied in the box. These include wheels that fold down for flight mode, a light-up flux capacitor, printed dashboard dates, opening gull-wing doors, Marty’s hoverboard & swappable license plates. You also get Doc & Marty minifigs! Sonus faber’s new wireless Omnia speaker is a stunner with all the streaming smarts you’d expect, with TV and vinyl support to boot. Clad in the manufacturer’s signature high-end wood finish, its organic curves demand attention. On the sound front your ears will be treated to 490 watts of power, with two silk-domed tweeters, a pair of 3in mid-range drive units, a 6.5in bass driver and two 1.7in full-range drive units.

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TROPICAL UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE Update of a retro classic with coconut rum... Giving the cake a glorious boozy edge!

INGREDIENTS:

• 80G UNSALTED BUTTER,

FOR THE SPONGE

• 50G LIGHT BROWN SOFT SUGAR

• 150G UNSALTED BUTTER, SOFTENED

• 8 CANNED PINEAPPLE RINGS IN

• 150G GOLDEN CASTER SUGAR

SYRUP (SYRUP RESERVED)

• 150G SELF-RAISING FLOUR

• 7 MARASCHINO CHERRIES

• 50G DESICCATED COCONUT

• 2-3 TBSP COCONUT RUM OPTIONAL

• 4 LIMES , ZESTED, 1 JUICED

• 2-3 TBSP COCONUT FLAKES, TOASTED

• 2 LARGE EGGS

• WHIPPED CREAM OR ICE CREAM

METHOD: STEP

1: Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 20cm square or 22cm round cake tin. Beat 50g of the butter with the brown sugar, then spread into the base and halfway up the sides of the prepared tin. Cut one of the pineapple rings into quarters, then arrange the whole rings in the tin, putting a cherry in the centre of each. Put a pineapple

TO SERVE

ring quarter into each corner. STEP 2: To make the sponge, tip the butter, sugar, flour, desiccated coconut, ½ tsp fine sea salt, most of the lime zest and the eggs into a large bowl. Beat together using an electric whisk until smooth and creamy. Spoon the batter over the pineapple and level with the back of a spoon. Bake for 35-40 mins. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 mins, then turn

out onto a cake board or serving plate. STEP 3: Bring the reserved pineapple syrup to the boil in a medium pan, then stir in the coconut rum (if using), remaining butter and the lime juice. Leave to cool slightly. Drizzle over the cake, then scatter over the coconut flakes & remaining lime zest.

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Health&

15 SIMPLE

WAYSTO IMPROVE Well Being YOUR MEMORY

OUR MEMORIES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF WHO WE ARE, BUT AS WE AGE OUR MEMORY DECLINES. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT SCIENTISTS HAVE BEEN LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR BRAIN’S AMAZING CAPACITY TO CHANGE AND GROW NEW NEURAL CONNECTIONS EACH DAY, EVEN IN OLD AGE. THIS CONCEPT IS KNOWN AS NEUROPLASTICITY. THROUGH RESEARCH ON NEUROPLASTICITY, SCIENTISTS HAVE DISCOVERED THAT OUR MEMORY CAPACITY ISN’T FIXED, BUT RATHER MALLEABLE LIKE PLASTIC. TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF NEUROPLASTICITY, YOU’LL NEED TO EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY. THESE 15 TIPS AND TRICKS ARE SOME OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR IMPROVING MEMORY.

1) LEARN SOMETHING NEW: Memory 3) ACRONYMS & MNEMONICS:

strength is just like muscular strength. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. But you can’t lift the same size weight every day and expect to get stronger. You’ll need to keep your brain constantly challenged. Learning a new skill is an excellent way to strengthen your brain’s memory capacity. WHY NOT: • LEARN A NEW INSTRUMENT • PLAY MIND GAMES, LIKE SUDOKU OR CHESS • LEARN A NEW TYPE OF DANCE • LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE

2) REPEAT & RETRIEVE: Any time you learn a new piece of information, you’re more likely to mentally record that information if it’s repeated. Repetition reinforces the connections we create between neurons. Repeat what you hear out loud. Try using it in a sentence. Write it down and read it aloud. But the work doesn’t stop there. Research shows that simple repetition is an ineffective learning tool if used on its own. You’ll need to sit back down later and actively try to retrieve the information without looking at where you wrote it down. Testing yourself to retrieve the information is better than repeated studying. Practicing retrieval creates more long-term and meaningful learning experiences.

Mnemonic devices can be in the form of acronyms, abbreviations, songs, or rhymes. Mnemonics have been tested since the 1960s as an effective strategy for students. You’ve probably been taught a few mnemonic devices for remembering long lists.

4) CONSTRUCT A “MIND PALACE”:

The method of loci is a strategy of memory enhancement which uses visualizations of familiar spatial environments in order to enhance the recall of information. The method of loci is also known as the memory journey, memory palace, or mind palace technique.

5) DON’T TURN TO GOOGLE: Modern

technology has its place, but unfortunately has made us “mentally lazy.” Before you reach for your phone to ask Siri or Google, make a solid attempt to retrieve the information with your mind. This process helps reinforce the neural pathways in your brain.

6) LOSE THE GPS: Another common mistake is relying on the GPS every time you drive. This shrinks a part of our brain called the hippocampus, which is responsible for spatial memory and moving information from short-term to long-term memory. Poor hippocampus health is associated with dementia and memory decline. Unless you’re totally lost, try to get to your destination using your brain.

MORE NEXT MONTH...

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Medical Tips

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LONG COVID?

COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months. The virus can damage the lungs, heart and brain, which increases the risk of long-term health problems. Most people who have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recover completely within a few weeks. But some people even those who had mild versions of the disease continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery.

Common signs & symptoms that linger over time include: • Fatigue • Shortness of breath • Difficulty breathing • Cough • Joint pain • Chest pain • Memory • Concentration • Worsened symptoms exercise

Organ damage caused by COVID-19

Although COVID-19 is seen as a disease that primarily affects the lungs, it can also damage many other organs, including the heart, kidneys and the brain. Organ damage may lead to health complications that linger after COVID-19 illness. In some people, lasting health effects may include long-term breathing problems, heart complications, chronic kidney impairment, stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome a condition that causes temporary paralysis.

• Sleep problems • Muscle pain or headache • Fast or pounding heartbeat • Loss of smell or taste • Depression or anxiety • Fever • Dizziness when you stand • Brain fog

the lungs, legs, liver and kidneys. COVID-19 can also weaken blood vessels and cause them to leak, which contributes to potentially long-lasting problems with the liver and kidneys.

Problems with mood and fatigue

People who have severe symptoms of COVID-19 often have to be treated in a hospital's intensive care unit, with mechanical assistance such as ventilators to breathe. Simply surviving this experience can make a person more likely to later develop post-traumatic stress Some adults and children experience multisystem syndrome, depression and anxiety. inflammatory syndrome after they have had COVID-19. Because it's difficult to predict long-term outcomes from In this condition, some organs and tissues become the new COVID-19 virus, scientists are looking at the severely inflamed. long-term effects seen in related viruses, such as the

Blood clots & blood vessel problems

virus that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome COVID-19 can make blood cells more likely to clump up (SARS). and form clots. While large clots can cause heart Many people who have recovered from SARS have gone attacks and strokes, much of the heart damage caused on to develop chronic fatigue syndrome, a complex disby COVID-19 is believed to stem from very small clots order characterized by extreme fatigue that worsens that block tiny blood vessels (capillaries) in the heart with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with muscle. rest. The same may be true for people who have had Other parts of the body affected by blood clots include COVID-19.

MANY LONG-TERM COVID-19 EFFECTS STILL UNKNOWN

symptoms or related illnesses after they recover from COVID-19. Support groups are available as well.

Much is still unknown about how COVID-19 will affect people over time, but research is ongoing. Researchers recommend that doctors closely monitor people who have had COVID-19 to see how their organs are functioning after recovery.

It's important to remember that most people who have COVID-19 recover quickly. But the potentially long-lasting problems from COVID-19 make it even more important to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by following precautions. Precautions include wearing masks, social Many large medical centers are opening specialised distancing, avoiding crowds, getting a vaccine when clinics to provide care for people who have persistent available and keeping hands clean.

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

ON THE BEACH...

A doctor and his wife were sunbathing on a beach when a beautiful, young, woman in a tight-fitting bikini strolled passed. The woman looked at the doctor, smiled seductively, and said in a very sexy voice, 'Hi there handsome. How are you doing?' before wiggling her backside and walking off. 'Who was that?!' demanded the doctor's wife. 'Er - just a woman I met professionally,' replied the doctor. 'Oh yeah?!' snarled his wife, 'in whose profession? Yours, or hers?!'

VIAGRA THEFT... Our local pharmacy was robbed of 500 bottles of Viagra... The suspect is known to be a hardened criminal! WILL I LIVE TO 75... I recently when to a new doctor. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, she said I was doing fairly well for my age. (I am almost 65). A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking her, 'Do you think I'll live to be 75?' She asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer, wine or spirits?' 'Oh no,' I replied. ‘I'm not doing drugs, either!' Then she asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks, barbecued ribs, etc.?' 'I said, 'Not much ... My former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy! ' 'Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, fishing, boating, hiking, or bicycling? ' 'No, I don't,' I said. She asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast cars, go to strip clubs, or have a lot of sex? ''No,' I said ... She looked at me and said, 'Then, why do you even want to?' A supportive and nurturing environment which is safe and proactive in ensuring you never feel alone on your dementia journey

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STRANGE BUTTRUE

Strange Strangebuttrue...

FANTASTICAL FACTS ABOUT ALBERT EINSTEIN Continued from last month... HE RENOUNCED HIS GERMAN CITIZENSHIP WHEN HE WAS 16: From an early age, Albert Einstein loathed nationalism of any kind and considered it preferable to be a “citizen of the world.” HE MARRIED THE ONLY FEMALE STUDENT IN HIS PHYSICS CLASS: Mileva Marić was the only female student in Einstein’s section at Zürich Polytechnic. She was passionate about maths and science, and was an aspiring physicist in her own right, but she gave up those ambitions when she married Einstein and became the mother of his children. HE PAID HIS FIRST WIFE HIS NOBEL PRIZE MONEY FOR A DIVORCE: Einstein offered all his expected prize money to his first wife, Mileva Marić, so she would agree to grant him a divorce. The award added up to $32,250. HE HAD AN AFFAIR WITH AN ALLEGED RUSSIAN SPY: In 1935, Einstein’s stepdaughter Margot intro-

duced him to Margarita Konenkova, and they became lovers. In 1998, Sotheby’s auctioned nine love letters written between 1945 and 1946 from Einstein to Konenkova. HE WAS A CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST BEFORE THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT: Einstein was a strong supporter of civil rights and free speech. When W.E.B. Du Bois was indicted in 1951 as an unregistered agent for a foreign power, Einstein volunteered to testify as a character witness on his behalf. After Du Bois’s lawyer informed the court that Einstein would appear, the judge decided to dismiss the case. HIS SON WAS INSTITUTIONALISED FOR MOST OF HIS ADULT LIFE: Albert’s second son, Eduard, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and institutionalized for most of his adult life. Although they corresponded in letters, Albert never saw his son again after he immigrated to the U.S. in 1933 Eduard died at the age of 55 in a psychiatric clinic.

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ALL REVVED UP N.Y.C CAR SHOW 2022 One of the most important car shows in the US took place in New York last month, we look of some of the new metal hitting our roads soon… Austrian manufacturer Deus has revealed the Vayanne - an all-electric hypercar with 2169bhp, 1475lb ft of torque, a top speed of 320kph and 0100 mph in 1.99sec. Deus says it will offer a “comfortable and luxurious ride” with “maximum daily usability”. Vinfast has partnered with Pininfarina to build two SUVs: the VF 8 and VF 9 inspired by sports cars, with a design to optimise dynamics. They heading to Europe and go on sale later in 2022. The VW ID Bus made its public debut at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, last month, but the revived edition of the firm’s microbus has now taken to the show floor in New York. It will be on sale in Europe early 2023. The Subaru WRX has been revived for 2022. It gains a new platform, a heavily upgraded chassis and an overhauled interior. A 2.4-litre turbocharged boxer engine - similar to that used in every WRX since the Mk1 model of 1992 will power it. The new Nissan Z is equipped with a 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine, with 350lb ft of torque at 5600rpm - 30% more than the previous model. 70

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ocal Info ---

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

112 091 092 062

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Medical

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

Health Centres Marbella 952 769 946

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

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

Tourist Information

Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Town Halls

Fire Brigade

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

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

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

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

Markets

Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda. Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground. Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa). Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina)

Cinemas All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week. Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La Cañada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists 24 Hour Chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella. Tel: 952 83 25 89

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

Diary Dates 1st May 2022: Mothers Day (Spain) 1st May 2022: Labour Day (Public Holiday) 2nd May 2022: Labour Day Observed (Public Holiday)

2nd May 2022: Early Bank Holiday (UK & Gibraltar)

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

Capricorn December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 20th

Aries March 21st April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

Gemini May 21st June 20th

Capricorn, there could be various issues in your family life this month, but you also have the best conditions for clearing up situations and achieving forgiveness! As a result, it’s very likely that you will decide that it’s time to move in with the one you love, start a family, or get married etc. If you are single, you get the chance to meet people that can change your love life for the better, particularly between May 12th and 14th. Mercury is in retrograde motion as of May 10th in your sign, as a result, you’re in for an excellent term to add things up professionally and decide if the work you do is fulfilling and represents who you are. Get as organised and persevere, even if you don’t get the results you expect, particularly professionally. You might feel tired and low on stamina. Some older afflictions could become troublesome - you need to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Aquarius, In May 2022, you are re-evaluating your love life. Mercury is in retrograde motion as of May 10th. As a result, you are thinking about the connections of the past. It’s the best time to conclude whether your emotional needs are fulfilled and if, in turn, you’re able to give your better half what it is that they expect from you. A long-term professional project could come to an end, which forces you to change directions. If you own a business, ties to associates, collaborators or clients could cause issues. Maybe you need to revise some contractual terms. Be very careful how you communicate during this term! You tend to become too outspoken and promise more than you can deliver on. Some could feel overwhelmed by what’s going on in their professional life this month. If you’re one of them, take enough time to rest. Pisces, May 2022 looks to be pretty hectic, relationships are plagued by various conflicts and differences between partners. If you’re single it isn’t a great time to begin a new relationship, even if you’re itching for one. It’s time to be cautious, particularly in the case of long distance relationships. This month sees you spend more than they truly afford, be it spur of the moment or following someone else’s lead. Think before you get that credit card out! Jupiter transits into your skies and marks the beginning of a term of material growth and opportunities to stand out. It’s much easier to get a better-paying job or get promoted. But you shouldn’t expect luck to come your way by sitting home waiting for it. Be active and take the initiative, but be careful you do so without becoming aggressive. Aries, Venus, Jupiter and Mars are all in your skies this month under these astrological circumstances, you have every chance at shining. Your enthusiasm is contagious and very attractive in the eyes of any potential partners. Arians who set out to win over someone’s heart or get someone’s forgiveness have great chances at succeeding in May 2022. You get excellent opportunities to change your life. Even if these opportunities show up in the aftermath of a crisis, make the most of this chance and clean up your life and heart! As of May 10th, 2022, Jupiter’s presence gives you special optimism and might even instill in you a tendency towards overdoing it, wanting to do everything in grand terms and impress by any means. Throughout the month, most Arians can achieve special things professionally by putting their talents and creativity to work. Taurus, May 2022, a friendship that you’ve had for a while my start to light up your romantic ideas and become much more. Mercury begins its retrograde motion on May 10th, you might be tempted to go back to a former love or feel the need to change things up emotionally… remember why it didn’t work in the first place though. Mercury and Jupiter can see you expect to benefit from excellent intuition when it comes to sources of income this month but there might be conflicts about joint money, investments and so on. The Sun is in Taurus until May 20th With Pluto, Mars, and the North Node as a result, you are more motivated than ever to make major changes in their professional pursuits. You feel more energetic and have every chance at discovering unexpected sources of energy that can help you overcome any potential challenges. Gemini, Venus is accompanied by Jupiter in your sign as a result you can expect your social life to liven up. Together you have an excellent chance at getting out of the rut and boredom by going out, seeing shows, going to parties or taking walks. If you are single, you get the chance to begin a beautiful romantic connection that starts off looking to be a great connection. The first days of May 2022 see you have great chances at starting a new professional project or getting appointed at the helm of a larger group project or team. People around appreciate your skills and recognise your merits. You enjoy notoriety in your area of work. It’s time to listen to your inner voice and strive to do things so what you do fits better with what you truly want out of life

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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, expect May 2022, to be all about love. If you are in a relationship, then expect a term that’s intense from an emotional standpoint it becomes clear whether it can work out for the long term or not. Someof you realize that you are not so sure what it is you want from their relationship or that you’re not sure what you feel towards someone. The astrological context of May 2022 proves that you’re much more determined and motivated to stand out on the work front. The effort you’ve put in recently yields great results. are now recognised. Your skills shine in light of the achievements you’ve stacked up until now. It’s very likely you’ll get promoted or appointed to lead a project you’ve worked on for a long time. You can expect to feel more energetic this month, why not take up a new sport or get outside for a little you time! Leo, many of you will get a few surprises in love this month. Some relationships could take an interesting and unexpected turn and if you are looking for love you are likely to start a new relationships with great odds at working out for the long run. You might decide to start a family or propose (or get proposed too). On May 10th, there’s a significant astrological event: the retrograde motion of Mercury it may be a great time to re-evaluate the resources within your reach, the income you count on each month. Your professional life can change for the better, particularly if you’re willing to take on a new perspective. The presence of Jupiter in your sign gives you optimism and confidence in yourself and in the future. Forget about your comfort zone and make the most of the opportunities that this term has to offer! You can change your life for the better. Virgo, May 2022 is a significant month regarding your love life. Mercury’s retrograde motion gives you the chance to analyse and re-evaluate the significant relationships in your life. If you are single then you a flavour of the month be careful though because relationships that start during this term tend to get complicated, though. On the work front you will see a significant term of reorganisation and re-evaluation. That’s because on May 10th, Mercury begins its retrograde motion in your sign. It’s time to revise your goals and adjust the direction to follow in your career based on your current perspectives and being mindful not to miss out on any opportunities to change. This month is a lucky one you may receive a prize, gift, or cash in the profit from an investment you’ve made in the past. Libra, relationships are a priority for you this month.Venus and Jupiter go through an excellent term for consolidating and improving ties to others, including your marriage. If you are single then you have great odds at meeting someone well-suited and beginning a special relationship, that will prove to be serious from the very first few days. Be ready to meet new people who come in with new ideas. Don’t limit yourself to the circles you’ve been frequenting for a long time. On the work front negotiations and partnerships may bring significant professional satisfaction and material gain, particularly after May 11th. Make the most of this term and seek the advice of people who are better prepared or specialised in areas if you are unsure of anything. It becomes clear that you need to revise your financial strategy and the way you spend your money and use your resources. Scorpio, you seem to be more concerned than ever with your love life. It’s not the time to make major decisions that impact the long term though. Think about re-evaluating yourself and then things may become clearer. If you have been on and off with someone for some time, you many begin to seriously think about making it official. Venus, Jupiter and Mars in your sign will bring a productive term when they get the chance to improve your income but only through hard work! It’s very likely you’ll get extra responsibilities but if you want more money. Prolonged stress this month predisposes you towards colds & headaches etc. If you feel overwhelmed, you should delegate some responsibilities. It’s important to have enough time for resting and other pursuits that relax you. Sagittarias, catch a breath of fresh air in May 2022. Older relationships and reinvigorated, and if you are single you experience flirting and fun. Take a careful look at the relationships that are important for you, including professionally. You get the chance to renegotiate the rules on which some partnerships operate. In May 2022, your creativity and playfulness are at high levels. But you may tend to become overly impatient and jump from one thing to another without completing anything properly. Make enough time to think things through and analysing opportunities for association or employment keeping in mind the long-term potential. You might receive some offers during this term, but it would be wise not to rush when giving a definitive answer. If you allow your desire for fun and to party all night or skip sleep, make the time up in rest and relaxation.

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Anger Inducing Anagrams

The following are all anagrams are Cities or Large Towns in the UK... Can you work out what they are? The word lengths are shown in brackets.

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BRAGS OR OUCH (11)

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FAMED SIC CELL (12)

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ELSE CROTCH (10)

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WRONG TRAIN (9)

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ERECT LIES (9)

Guess The Celeb

Sudoku

Brain Teaser A STRANGE WALK IN THE FOREST... A young man walks through a forest and comes to a bridge. In front of the bridge is a large man carrying an axe. The man says... “If you want to cross the bridge you must make a statement. If I think the statement is true, you will be strangled to death, if I think the statement is false, I will chop your head off.”. A few minutes later the young man walked over the bridge while the large man stood pondering.

What was the statement the young man had given? 76

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Crossword Across: 7. Omen (7) 9. Female relative (5) 10. Small boat, music concert (3) 11. Answered (9) 12. Attacked by Santa Anna in Texas (5) 14. Single item (7) 16. _______Twins (7) 18. Greek island in Adriatic (5) 19. Another name for Bigfoot (9) 20. Hairpiece (3) 21. French Impressionist painter. (5) 22. Mocks, jeers (7) Down: 1. Vision aid (8) 2. Self righteous moralist (4) 3. Strange person (6) 4. Shoe liner (6) 5. Hats.helmets etc (8) 6. Kink (4) 8. Witnessed (11) 13. Stockpiling (8) 15. Violent ideology (8) 17. Make equal to (6) 18. Unit in roman army (6) 19. Used oil reservoir (4) 20. Broad (4)

Name The Film

A In a dystopic and crime-ridden Detroit, a B terminally wounded police officer returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories (1987).

Rumpelstiltskin tricks the star of the film into allowing himself to be erased from existence and cast in a dark alternate timeline where Rumpel rules supreme (2010).

Say What You See...

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The Jokespage

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A Jack Russell went to the job center. He said to the clerk: “I’m looking for work.” “Amazing!” said the clerk. “A talking dog! I’ll fix you up with a job in no time.” After making a quick phone call, the clerk handed the dog a piece of paper and said: “There you go. You start at the circus on Monday.” “That’s no good to me,” protested the dog, “I’m a trained plumber.” An elderly couple had been dating for some time. Finally they decided it was time for marriage. Before the wedding, they went out to dinner and had a long conversation regarding how their marriage might work. They discussed finances, living arrangements and so on. Finally the old gentleman decided it was time to broach the subject of their physical relationship. "How do you feel about sex?" he asked, rather trustingly.

we take him for his walk?' Well, Ed wasn't sure how he should answer his son. How DOES one explain the way animals mark their territory to a 6-year-old? Stalling for time Ed asked: 'What do you think he's doing Johnny?' Johnny frowned in concentration, then brightened and said: 'I know! I Know! He's checking his P-Mail!'

Two cats have a swimming race aross the English Channel, one English, the other French... The English cat is called "One two three", the French cat is called "Un deux trois". Which cat wins...? The English cat. Why...? Because Un deux trois cat sank…

Well," she says, responding very carefully, "I'd have to say I would like it infrequently." The old gentleman sat quietly for a moment. Then, looking over his glasses, he looked her in the eye casually asking, "Was that one word or two?"

TICK WARNING

Ed was a successful computer programmer and a happy family man. His life was blessed with a loving wife, two kids, three cats and a dog. Ed loved taking Rusty the dog for his evening walk and was proud when his son, little Johnny, began asking to go along on Rusty's evening walks. Little Johnny was an observant and curious child and one evening asked his father: 'Daddy, why does Rusty always sniff that telephone pole when

Please tell everyone you know about this... If someone comes to your front door saying they are checking for ticks due to the warm weather and asks you to take your clothes off and dance around with your arms up, DO NOT DO IT!! THIS IS A SCAM!!! They only want to see you dance naked. I wish I’d read this yesterday... I feel so stupid.

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CAN YOU FIND THESE WORDS IN THE WORDSEARCH? METROPOLIS THE FLASH GOTHAM ROBIN BATMAN WONDER WOMAN SUPERMAN LEAD OMEN WONDER W O AR TO BATZZ E EATS BEFORE H ANYMORE S! BATARANG

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WHICH OF POISON IVY’S VINES WILL ATTACK THE GREEN LANTERN FIRST?

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GIVE SUPERMAN & BATMAN S OME COLOUR...

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What Am I?

Anger Making Anagrams

The Mary Rose

1) Scarborough 2) Macclesfield 3) Colchester 4) Warington 5) Leicester

Guess the Year 1983

Trivia Quiz Answers 1) Swim the English Channel 2) Gabrielle 3) Deborah (Debs) 4) 125 5) Niagara 6) Cold Feet 7) Light Blue 8) Fonda 9) Phil Collins 10) Albatros 11) Venus 12) Tatties & Neeps (Potato & Swede) 13) New York 14) In the skies above the Arctic & Sub-Arctic 15) Nicholas Lyndhurst 16) Essex 17) Black 18) Volley 19) Extra Terrestrial 20) 36 21) Conservatives 22) 3 23) Orion’s Belt 24) Willow 25) 112 26) Stratford-upon-Avon 27) Red, green & blue 28) 60 29) London 30) Mars - Bonus 2061

Guess The Celeb a) Michael Mcintyre b) Britney Spears

Brain Teaser Answers ANSWER: What was the statement the young man had given? The young man said “my head will be chopped off”

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) RoboCop (1987) b) Shrek Forever After (2010)

Say What You See 1) Side by Side 2) Lap Top Computer 82

3) All Hands on Deck

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