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MARBELLA CRUISERS

‘CRUISING IS BACK’ WITH SOME ‘BRAND NEW’ SHIPS FOR 2022 If you are an experienced cruiser

you will know that Marbella Cruisers always negotiate their cruise prices with a minimum of 100 passengers. This secures ‘GROUP PRICES’ which are the ‘LOWEST CRUISE PRICES’ you can get.

PLUS, and equally important, our prices always include dining, of course, in a choice of restaurants, plus all your drinks are always included at every bar and restaurant 24/7, and gratuities are included!

Yes that is correct you don’t have to pay tips which most cruise lines now add to your final bill.

WE ARE WITH YOU THROUGHOUT THE CRUISE

If you are new to cruising, you will find our company, door to door’ can be quite helpful. We are available, at the same place on the ship, at the same time every day to answer questions and to help you make the most of everything the ship has to offer. On excursion days you will find us at the bottom of the ships exit gangway to show you to your coach and introduce you to your tour guide. When necessary we secure ‘GROUP’ discounts on hotels and we arrange coaches to take us from the hotel to the ship.

SAVING YOU BETWEEN £350 AND £600 PER PERSON PER CRUISE

When the saving on your cruise price is added to the discounts we get on our ‘GROUP EXCURSION’ prices the average saving per person, based on the last 580 passengers that booked with Marbella Cruisers, is between £350 and £600 per person depending on the duration of the cruise. (7 or 14 nights) There is no fee to join Marbella Cruisers, just a €50 organization/administration fee P.P on each cruise, to contribute to the advertising costs to ensure a minimum of 100 passengers on every cruise which then secures our ‘GROUP PRICE’. As soon as a cruise is announced we reserve a range of the best positioned cabins on a selection of the more popular decks and we negotiate hard.

YOUR CRUISE PAYMENTS ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED

Every cruise deposit and every cruise final payment is, for your protection, made to Travelfinders, a London based company, registered with all the relevant financial protection agencies and has been under the same ownership for 32 years. Every booking Marbella Cruisers has made over the past 4 years (that’s 580 passengers) has been through Travelfinders and not one complaint.

Once you have decided to join us, the earlier you pay the £100 PP deposit and €50€ PP organization fee the better chance you have of securing the cabin style you prefer and on which part of the ship you prefer your cabin to be located.

For 2022 we are holding... “APRIL CRUISE” 50 CABINS “JUNE CRUISE” 60 CABINS “AUGUST CRUISE” 50 CABINS “OCTOBER CRUISE” 80 CABINS “DECEMBER CRUISE” 50 CABINS

Each block of cabins we are holding is divided into different styles. 20% inside cabins 30% outside (window) cabins and 50% balcony cabins.

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OUR 2022 ‘GROUP price’ CRUISES For 2022 Marbella Cruisers have selected FIVE

very different luxury cruises and you are invited to join us...

APRIL “AT THE COPA COPACABANA” The hottest spot north of

Havana. Yes, we are off to the hottest spot north of Havana, staying for as many nights as we wish at the luxurious Hilton Hotel, on ‘Copacabana Beach’ just £69 per night. Our MSC ship leaves Rio de Janeiro on 8th April bringing us back to Cadiz & Lisbon in a ‘Fantastica’ grade cabin + all your food, drinks & WIFI included 24/7 at a really low ‘GROUP CABIN PRICE’ (15 nights) + your flight to Rio.

JUNE “TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE” The beautiful MSC Grandiosa,

(sister ship to the Virtuosa) cruising for 14 nights though the Baltic Sea to St Petersburg and then on to the Norwegian Fjords is a ‘Once in a Lifetime Cruise’. MSC has even secured the famous ‘Cirque Soleil’ to perform throughout the cruise. It is the entertainment and the breath taking scenery of the Fjords that means you will remember this cruise for the rest of your life.

AUGUST “THE HEAT IS ON” In Spain, in August, it does get very hot! The roads are one long traffic jam, parking is impossible and your air-con bill is through the roof. It’s time to ‘escape’. The NCL Escape is wall to wall ‘Air Con’ AND all your drinks 24/7 included, AND gratuities included. Yes, we are off for 10 days to explore Rome, Athens, Sicily, Naples, Malta and a handful of beautiful Greek Islands. Really low ‘GROUP PRICES’

OCTOBER “WE ARE SAILING, WE ARE SAILING”… FROM MALAGA

This is our budget price, ‘LAID BACK’ fun cruise out of Malaga. It’s 9 nights around the Mediterranean. In 2021 this cruise attracted 200 of us, from the coast, enjoying the ease of being on the ship and in the bar within a few hours of leaving home. No flights just wait at your local bus stop & our private coaches will take you to the ship & on our return… they are waiting to bring you home (Coaches are an optional extra).

DECEMBER “ROCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS SHIP” Christmas is fun but can be stressful! Cooking, washing up, cleaning up, who to invite and who not to invite. OUR Christmas, including New Year’s Eve, ‘CHAMPAGNE CRUISE’ means NO WORK AT ALL! Just relax, enjoy the inclusive drinks, spectacular shows and maybe even meet up with friends that have cruised with us before. Tell the world…you just sailed away!

For more information including: cabin prices, dates, itinerary, transport & how to pay your deposit and secure your cabin…

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WOULDN’T IT BE NICE

Wouldn’t it be nice, to have the opinion on our services and our prices from people that have cruised with us before. If you look carefully you may even know someone.

My husband and I have cruised with Colin twice. He has great organisation skills and deals with queries promptly and efficiently. Also very good value We have made lots of new friends and look forward to cruising with him again.

Bob and Christine, La Cala.

We have had many wonderful experiences and adventures with this lovely couple. We have dined and danced and cruised with them. Their organization skills are ‘spot on’ and you always get what is promised and then some, at a very fair price.

Steve and Joan, El Paraiso Spain.

We’ve enjoyed some great cruises with Marbella Cruisers, exceptional value and such fun with a friendly crowd. Always superb entertainment and excursions plus dancing with all our friends from Spain. Very pleased to recommend.

Jane and Keith, Dorset England.

We caught the cruising bug on our first ever cruise with Marbella cruisers. We are looking forward to making more cruise memories with Colin on luxury ships at incredible prices. We have booked again for 2021.

Always very friendly and well organized.

Eunice and Laurie, Mijas Spain.

My wife and I have been cruising every year for many years and know exactly where to check prices. Since we found Marbella Cruisers we have cruised with them twice, are booked again for October 2021 and 2022. Well organized and excellent value.

Gerry and Yvonne, Duquesa.

We were unsure if we were “cruise people” but persuaded by the low price of Marbella Cruisers' first cruise...We loved it and since been on all of their cruises, we are booked again this year and for next! Colin and Natalie have a talent of making everyone feel welcome Grant and Cara La Cala.

Every cruise and every excursion has been excellent value and never any pressure to join group events. Our last cruise on newly built 'Symphony of the Seas' was a special triumph – We are booked and looking forward to October 2021.

Dawn and Shahnaz England.

Marbella Cruises offer what we expect from luxury cruising competitive pricing using modern vessels, low-priced well organised shore tours along with a service that really is "with you all the way". Delighted to recommend Marbella Cruisers to anyone.

Mike and Ann, Duquesa.

As a single sailor I have cruised with Marbella Cruisers on three cruises and have booked for 2022. They make a point of introducing me to lots of people and I have made many friends and always feel totally included. Everyone is so friendly.

Lolita Kessels, Marbella Spain.

Dancing the night away in the middle of the ocean! Who better to look after you from start to finish than Colin and Natalie.

Being new to cruising, we found that having them available every day at the same place was really useful and we soon became good friends.

Pete and Ellen, Monda.

If you are still not convinced... then the only way to be sure is to join us on a 2022 cruise

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Hello and welcome to the September edition of Costa Link Magazine.

Well it’s been a very hot and strangely foggy August with the air conditioning working overtime.

Covid restrictions seem to be easing slowly but surely WHOOP WHOOP!! September has arrived and even here on the Costa del Sol we can feel those darker evenings drawing in and with then the cooler night… Oh I really do miss my duvet!

Ed’s Note..

It’s the Halloween issue of the magazine next month, and less than four months to Christmas (ALREADY??) So if you would like to advertise in the most popular A5 magazine on the Costa del Sol give us a call and we can get you the best deal, we have fantastic offers on advertising at the moment. Keep smiling and have a great month!

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

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1) What was the first "Carry On" film to be made in colour?

2) How many players are in a Netball team?

3) The Battle of Fort Sumter was the opening battle in which war?

4) The atmosphere on Venus is made of principally of which gas?

5) Name any of the four principal islands that make up The Balearics?

6) Which of Shakespeare's plays feature the line “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet?”

7) Which English football league team plays at Saint James' Park?

8) James Beck played a "spiv" in which long running British TV series?

9) What does the word ALIBI, literally mean?

10) Which musical features the song Look at me, I'm Sandra Dee? 11) Which famous children's book character was created by Michael Bond?

12) Which jump on the Grand National course is named after a piece of furniture?

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14) What was the name of The Who's drummer that died in 1978?

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16) Where in New York would you find The Strawberry Fields Memorial?

17) What was the title of the first novel to feature Sherlock Holmes?

18) What bridge connects Dawes Point to Milson's Point?

19) Which city does the George Best airport serve?

20) What breed of farmyard animal is an Aylesbury?

21)Which car manufacturers produced the Sirocco?

22) What is converted to alcohol during the brewing process?

23) Which bird can swim but not fly?

24) Which creature do the Galapogos Islands take their name from?

25) Gorgonzola cheese originates from which country?

26) Who commanded the Nautilus in Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"?

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#BUS STOP CHATTER...

Two men meet at a bus stop and strike up a conversation.

One of the keeps complaining about his families’ problems.

Finally, the other man said….

“You think you have family problems? Listen to my situation. A few years ago I met a young widow with a grown-up daughter and we got married”. “Later my father married my step daughter. That made my stepdaughter my stepmother-in-law.

Then the daughter of my wife, my stepmother, had a son. This boy was my halfbrother because he was my father’s son, but he was also the son of my wife’s daughter, which made him my wife’s grandson. That made me the grandfather of my half– brother.

“This was nothing until my wife and I had a son. Now the half-sister of my son, my stepmother, is also the grandmother.” “This makes my father the brother-in-law of my child, whose stepsister is my fathers wife, I’m my stepmothers brother-in-law, my wife is her own child’s aunt, my son is my fathers nephew and I’m my own grandfather!”

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A lady goes to her priest one day and tells him, "Father, I have problem. I have two female parrots that used to live in a house of ill repute, but they only know how to say one thing."

"What do they say?" the priest inquired.

They say, "Hi, we're hookers! Do you want to have some fun?"

"That's obscene!" the priest exclaimed, then he thought for a moment. "You know," he said, "I may have a solution to your problem. I have two male talking parrots, which I have taught to pray and read the Bible. Bring your two parrots over to my house, and we'll put them in the cage with Francis and Peter.

My parrots can teach your parrots to praise and worship, and your parrots are sure to stop saying... that phrase in no time."

"Thank you," the woman responded, "this may very well be the solution."

The next day, she brought her female parrots to the priest's house. As he ushered her in, she saw that his two male parrots were inside their cage holding rosary beads and praying. Impressed, she walked over and placed her parrots in with them.

After a few minutes, the female parrots cried out in unison: "Hi, we're hookers!

Do you want to have some fun?"

There was stunned silence. Shocked, one male parrot looked over at the other male parrot and exclaimed, "Put the beads away, Frank. Our prayers have been answered!"

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2002

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GUESS THE YEAR...

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

1) Indian Prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated 2) Band Aid recorded the song "Do They Know It's Christmas" 3) A year-long miner’s strike began in the UK during March of this year 4) The original Apple Macintosh personal computer went on sale in January 5) Widespread Famine in Ethiopia saw 10 million people facing starvation 6) Genetic fingerprinting or DNA profiling was developed 7) At the movies you would have been watching: Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom, Gremlins or Beverly Hills Cop

8) You would have been listening to these popular bands: Duran Duran: “The Reflex” Phil Collins: “Easy Lover” Alison Moyet: “Love Resurrection” or Billy Joel :“An Innocent Man” Wham!: “Wake Me up Before You Go”

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It’s a funny old world…

A CLAUSTROPHOBIC BANK ROBBER... A bank A Man’s robber wanted to keep his identity secret, but didn't wear a balaclava.

He told all in the bank not to look at him or he would World shoot them. One foolhardy customer sneaked a look, and the robber promptly shot him. The robber asked if anyone else had seen his face.

One customer, gazing intently at the ground, said, "I think my wife got a glimpse"

“COMPLETE” OR “FINISHED”...? Here's an English lesson for the day!

"Complete" or "Finished”? No dictionary has ever been able to define the difference between "complete" and "finished."However, during a recent linguistic conference, held in London, England, Samsundar Balgobin, a Guyanese linguist, was asked to make that very distinction. The question by a colleague in the erudite audience was this: "Some say there is no difference between 'complete' and 'finished.' Please explain the difference in a way that is easy to understand.” Mr. Balgobin's response: "When you marry the right woman, you are 'complete.” If you marry the wrong woman, you are 'finished.' And, if the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are 'completely finished.'" His answer received a five-minute standing ovation....

STUMPED... Colin was a confirmed cricket fan. Even on the day his wife was giving birth, he was watching the Test Match at Lord’s. The match began, two quick wickets fell. Colin was disappointed, so he decided to check in on his wife. He picked up the phone and he meant to call the hospital but accidentally called the cricket hotline. He asked the man on the other end, thinking he was a doctor, “ So what’s going on?” The man replied, “it’s still happening: two are out, nine are left and the last one was a duck!”

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MAGAZINE

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE & TO LET

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YOUR DREAM IS OUR PASSION

SEMI-DETACHED VILLA IN CALAHONDA

€1.195.000

This stunning semi-detached houses new development was completed in 2020 and it's located on the first line of Cabopino golf Course, midway between Marbella and Fuengirola. This is a two storey property plus a very large basement with lots of natural light offering a separate guest accommodation with lounge, two bedrooms and big bathroom/laundry room, and a Vinoteca/Bodega especially made only for this house.

Plot: 298m²

Built: 259m²

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4

Pool: N/A

DETACHED VILLA IN RIVIERA DEL SOL

Ref N°: R3866377

€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

GROUND FLOOR APT IN CALAHONDA

Terrace: 30m²

Plot: N/A m²

Ref N°: R3766591

€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

MIDDLE FLOOR STUDIO IN CALAHONDA

Ref N°: R3765520

€185.000

Unbeatable location and sea view for this fully renovated frontline beach studio in Calahonda. When you enter the apartment it's like being on a boat as the only thing you'll see in front of you is the Mediterranean sea. The apartment has been fully renovated and offers new floors, new electricity, new kitchen, electric shutters and a good size covered terrace facing the south where you can enjoy the view and the sun all day.

Built: 46m²

Studio

Bathrooms: 1

Pool: Community

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MINDyour ownBUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

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Absolutely Beautiful Café Bar For Sale, Leasehold 29.950€ - REF: 2552

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€595,000

ZƵƐƟĐ ƐƚLJůĞ ϰ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͕ ϯ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ĚĞƚĂĐŚĞĚ ǀŝůůĂ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŚŝŐŚůLJ ƐŽƌƚ ĂŌĞƌ hƌďĂŶŝƐĂƟŽŶ sĂůƚŽĐĂĚŽ ǁŝƚŚ ƐĞĂ ǀŝĞǁƐ Ƶŝůƚ ŝŶ ϭϵϴϴ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ Ă ďƵŝůĚ ƐŝnjĞ ŽĨ ϯϵϴ^YD ĂŶĚ Ă ƉůŽƚ ƐŝnjĞ ŽĨ ϭ͕ϵϵϵ^YD͘ tŝƚŚ ŵĂƚƵƌĞ ŐĂƌĚĞŶƐ ƚŽ Ăůů ƐŝĚĞƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǀŝůůĂ͕ ƐĞĂ ǀŝĞǁƐ͕ ĐĂƌ ƉŽƌƚ͕ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ƉŽŽů ĂŶĚ Y ĂƌĞĂ͘ Ref: R3855643

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^ƚƵŶŶŝŶŐ ^ŽƵƚŚ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ ^ĞĂ ǀŝĞǁƐ͘ ůĞǀĂƚĞĚ ŐƌŽƵŶĚ ŇŽŽƌ͕ ϯ ĚŽƵďůĞ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͕ Ϯ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ĨŽƌ ƐĂůĞ͘ WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ĂƌĞĂ͘ >ŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƵƉƉĞƌ ĂůĂŚŽŶĚĂ͕ ǁĂůŬŝŶŐ ĚŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ ƚŽ ůŽĐĂů ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͕ ƉĂƌŬƐ Θ ϱ ŵŝŶƵƚĞ ĚƌŝǀĞ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ͘ Ref: R3850816

Two Bedroom Apartment, Riviera

€185,000

ĞĂƵƟĨƵů Ϯ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͕ Ϯ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ƐŽƵƚŚĞĂƐƚ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ WĞŶƚŚŽƵƐĞ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ ZŝǀŝĞƌĂ ĚĞů ƐŽů͕ ĐůŽƐĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ďĞĂĐŚ ĂŶĚ ŽŶůLJ Ă ƐŚŽƌƚ ǁĂůŬ ƚŽ ďĂƌƐ͕ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ƐƵƉĞƌŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ dŚĞ ƵƌďĂŶŝƐĂƟŽŶ͕ &ůŽƌĞƐ ĚĞ ZŝǀŝĞƌĂ͕ ŝƐ Ă ŐĂƚĞĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ǁŝƚŚ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶĂů ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ͕ ĐŽŵŵƵŶĂů ƐǁŝŵŵŝŶŐ ƉŽŽů Θ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ͘ Ref: R3823219

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This fully furnished two bed and TWO BED, two bathrooms elevated ground floor apartment with in Riviera Del Sol near Two Bathroom to Roca Grill. The lounge/diner has patio doors GROUND FLOOR APT leading to a large gated terrace with spectacular sea views.

Riviera del Sol 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.

169.950€

This Four Bedroom apartment is just a few steps form the beach Four Bedroom itself. It is located right in the very centre of Estepona and is within walking distance to shops, Middle Floor ApTartment restaurants, cafes bars, banks etc etc. It has been in the in Estepona current ownership for around 25 years and now requires updating.

Nearly all rooms have a side sea view. There are two balconies with side sea views. This is an ideal property for an owner/occupier or as investment property for holiday lets.

220.000€

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L o v e l y Spanish Finca sitting on stunning, tranquil plot containing fruit and almond trees and only 15 mins from La Cala de Mijas. Two Bed, two Bathrooms, 87 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.

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284.000€

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THREE BEDROOM Detached Villa, Elviria

795.000€

This Villa is in the popular residential area Las Cumbres in Elviria, less than 1 km from all services and 10 minutes from the centre of Marbella.Consisting of an entrance with garden & parking for two cars, barbecue area, two-storey main house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, kitchen and terraces with south orientationalso an open plan basement of about 100 m2 with a garden and parking space .Ref: R3775483

SEVEN BEDROOM Detached Villa, Nueva Andalucía

1.449.000€

Fantastic villa located in one of the most demanded areas of Nueva Andalucía. The property is in excellent condition and is divided into two floors plus a basement. It has a total of seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, a living room with a fireplace, a separate kitchen with a dining area and a wine cellar. Externally the property has a plot of 800m2 with private pool, porch area and covered parking. Ref: R3771865.

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1.850.000€

FIVE BEDROOM Detached Villa in Marbella

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sought after area of Nagueles on the golden mile of Marbella,this property .This property has 5 bedrooms and a guest room all en suite,a brand new a fully fitted kitchen a large living room with fireplace,new bathrooms,a beautifull mature garden with an very large private pool. This property has been entirely renovated,located 4 minutes to the centre of Marbella and Puerto Banus. Ref: R2408696.

FOUR BEDROOM Detached Villa in RIO REAL, Marbella

2.400.000€

Very well located villa in the residential area of Rio Real Golf, close to Marbella, Very quiet and private. South facing, beautiful sea views. Built in 2006. An elevator takes you to all floors. Four spacious bedrooms with en suite . Roof terrace with BBQ lounge area and great views. Living and dining area with high ceilings and fireplace. covered and open terrace. private garden and nice size pool.Ref: R3235042.

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

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FOR SALE AT: €147.000 1 BED APARTMENT IN JUPITER COMPLEX One bed apartment in the Jupiter complex Part renovated and presented to a very ŚŝŐŚ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚ͘ >Žǁ ŇŽŽƌ ĨŽƌ ĞĂƐLJ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ͘ limited views but lovely inside. Priced to sell quickly. The complex has large gardens ĂŶĚ ĨĂďƵůŽƵƐ ƉŽŽůƐ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚ ƌĞŶƚĂů ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů and priced to sell quickly.

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Advertising your business for NO up front fees NO hidden charges

Golf Club Hire Business 20.000€

Established for 10 years. The sale includes the website, over 50 complete sets of golf clubs plus some spares and a database of clients complied over the last 10 years

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

Beautiful Guest House Close to Antequera For Sale, Freehold - 179.900€

An 8 bedroomed fully licenced guest house, being sold due to ill health. Including most of the furniture, and the web site

Organic Raw Vegan Food Production Business 33.000€

An amazing opportunity, to acquire a business with an absolutely huge amount of income potential from the start

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

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BUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

s for sale in Spain and the UK NO advertising fees NO sale - NO fee

Brand New Jeep Safari Business For Sale, Run From Home - 30.000€

With a full license for off road tourist activities and it is possible to add other activities such as trekking, horse riding, jet skiing, etc.

Very Attractive Nail & Beauty Salon Marbella Centre 19.000€

Modern and bright and really does have curb appeal 6 year renewable lease subject to a rental of 850€ PCM

Well Established Holiday Rental & Property Management Business 59.950€ Based Between San Pedro and Estepona The agency handles around 50 properties

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 la l e b r a M L A R T N E C , R MUSIC BA

115.000€ • WELL ESTABLISHED MUSIC BAR

• RUN FOR 14 YEARS UNDER 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 the weekend and holidays.

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

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BUSINESS

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75.000€ • very high quality

• Situated right in the very centre of Marbella • corner location & highly visible

Located in a corner location and his highly visible with terraces on both sides and has recently been refurbished offering a modern high luxe feel. Close to two very high quality and well known restaurants and it is very busy with diners looking for cocktails before or after a meal. This is a must see if you are looking for a bar in the Marbella area.

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Two Bed Apartment, Calanova €650 pcm Available Immediately

Available now for long term rent! Two bed apartment in Calanova Golf with secure car parking. The property can be rented furnished and has been recently decorated Well kept complex only a few minutes drive to La Cala de Mijas.

Ref: PRCDSCNG-01

Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Apartment Penthouse In Carvajal €850 pcm

Available for Long Term Rent From October 2021! Unfurnished 3 Bed 2 Bath Penthouse Apartment within the Urbanisation Monte Canada in Carvajal, Torreblanca. 1km from the sea front. Within walking distance to all amenities. This apartment benefits from a huge 90 SQM Private roof top sun terrace with stunning sea views

Ref: R3902155.

Four Bedroom Detached Villa, Artola €1850 pcm

Beautiful 4 bed villa close to Marbesa. Located on the beach side this property is split across two levels. On the first level you have a large kitchen leading on to very open plan lounge with access to the terrace and private garden. This level has three bedrooms with one being en suite and a guest bathroom. The second level has a master bedroom with en suite bathroom & private terrace. Also included is large private garden, private parking for three cars, air/con & storeroom. Included in the monthly rental is garden upkeep. Ref: PRCDS-M/BESA-01

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What’s On Guide...

4th June & 25th September 2021: Music Festival at Marenostrum, Fuengirola. Open-air music venues and one of the most exclusive stages in Spain due to its proximity to the sea next to the Moorish fortress Sohail. With Mark Anthony, the Jazz Experience and loads more for info see: marenostrumfuengirola.com 9th June & 17th September 2021: VII Málaga Flamenco Biennial if you like flamenco then you’ll love this for more info see: www.malagaenflamenco.com/bienal2021 18th June to the 4th September 2021: Starlite Marbella: A natural amphitheatre surrounded by breath-taking scenery they have some great concerts on this year including Bonnie Tyler, Tom Jones, The Bootleg Beatles and lots more see: https://starlitemarbella.com or page 13.

6th & 20th Spetember2021: 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.

10th to the 12th September 2021: Airshow Torre Del Mar - Is an aeronautical, cultural, sports and family event which brings together more that 300,000 spectators. Jet fighter, aerobatic patrols, historic aircraft and the latest designs with the most advanced aerospace technology present at this great airshow, also amazingly it’s free!

24th September 2021: MacMillan Coffee Morning at The Blarney Bar Centro Comercial Bulevar, La Cala de Mijas from 10.00am onwards. Money raised for the charity is in Aid of The MacMillan Cancer Support Fund. It's the world biggest fundraising event to help people facing cancer. Welcome to everybody, if you Fake it or Bake it all contributions are gratefully accepted. Pop along and sample our --- treats over cups of coffee, tea or glass of cava.

1st & 3rd Mondays: Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group at the Calahonda International Baptist Church, from 11:30am to 2pm for more information call 635 407 255 or 629 893 016.

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

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

Every Tuesday: The Costa Women Coffee Club meet every second Tuesday at 10am – 12.30pm for coffee, chats and other activities and is a social group designed to get ladies of all ages together. It’s best to join the group via Facebook or contact Emma on 608 408 771.

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

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

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

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

Every Sunday: Boot Sale & Flea Market at the Hippodrome La Cala 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: 11am to 7pm.

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

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Anker’s Nano II wall charger puts rapid power in a tiny package. Faster and more efficient than ever they come in three different types. Beefiest of the bunch is the 65W number, which is capable of filling a USB-C MacBook in less than two hours. The 45W and 30W variants are even smaller, but can still deliver rapid power to a range of devices.

Rens Nomad is an eco-conscious sneaker made of coffee, WOW! The trainer is made from a yarn that is constructed from a 50/50 combination of recycled polyester and coffee waste, while a waterproof membrane keeps the wearer’s feet dry in all conditions and a natural rubber outsole provides solid traction no matter the terrain.

Huawei’s P50 Pro is a pocket powerhouse for smartphone photographers. Clustered across two circles, the P50 Pro packs a quartet of rear cameras. There’s a 50MP main lens, as well as a 40MP monochrome number, a 13MP ultra-wide angle and a 64MP telephoto for good measureplus a 13MP selfie snapper front and centre. The periscope peeper delivers a whopping 200x digital zoom, and electronic anti-shake tech to keep shots sharp.

Have you got poor acoustics on your podcast?

Then you need to try the Audio-Technica’s AT2040. At its heart, a highly directional hypercardioid pickup is designed to isolate your voice while ignoring background sounds – so you’ll capture crisp speech even if there’s hubbub around you.

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All the latest in the world of gadget’s, tech and gaming...

Ampere’s Dusk smart sunglasses: equipped with electrochromic tech lets you instantly switch the polarised lenses between three preset levels. The waterproof wayfarers feature integrated speakers for easy listening, plus a microphone for calls and voice assistance. They also have an AirTag slot in the charging case.

The Simpsons arcade machine has been remade by Arcade1Up’s its 75% scale, has coinless operation, and comes with a custom riser to make it the right height for adult humans. The action plays out on a 17in LCD screen, and you get the full set of joysticks and buttons for simultaneous four-player action!

Springfield here we come!

Yes you have seen it correctly…. It’s a Ducati! And it has two wheels… Oh and it’s an E-Scooter! Swapping cylinders for cells, the PRO-I EVO is the iconic Italian marque’s answer to greener mobility. Like a motorcycle, its wheels ship with tubed tyres; but smaller. Powered by a 350W motor, the EVO will whizz you around town at speeds of up to 15mph.

The app for your scooter will give you real-time technical support, battery status and distance info.

Nokia has released one of it’s iconic phones the 6310 it’s been given the modern-day treatment. It now has bigger buttons and more noticeably a 2.8in curved display, there are three-tone colourways of black, yellow, dark green and light blue. The 1150mAh battery can last weeks! The phone can be used as both an FM radio and an MP3 player, accepting microSD cards up to 32GB.

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FISH & CHIP TRAYBAKE Get that Friday feeling during the week with our healthier twist on takeaway favourite, fish and chips, made with sweet potatoes.

Serve with mushy peas...

INGREDIENTS:

METHOD:

STEP 1: Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 8.

Toss the sweet potatoes with the oil and some seasoning on a baking tray.

Roast for 20 mins.

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• 2 large sweet potatoes • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil • 4 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt • 2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise • 3 cornichons,

finely chopped, plus 1 tbsp of the brine

•1 shallot, finely chopped

STEP 2: Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, cornichons and reserved brine, the shallot and dill with 1 tbsp cold water in a small bowl and set aside.

•1 tbsp finely chopped dill, plus extra to serve

•300g frozen peas •50ml milk •1 tbsp finely chopped mint •4 cod or pollock loin fillets •1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve

STEP 3: Meanwhile, put the peas in a pan with the milk, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins. Blitz the mixture using a hand blender until roughly puréed. Stir in the mint and season to taste. Set aside.

STEP 4: Add the cod or pollock to the baking tray with the sweet potatoes, season and cook for 1015 mins more, or until cooked through. Warm through the pea mixture.

Scatter over some dill and serve the traybake with the yogurt tartare and the mushy peas.

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Health & Well Being

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TINY TWEAKS TO TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH JUST KEEPING UP WITH THE LATEST HEALTH ADVICE CAN BE A FULL TIME JOB. IN ORDER TO STAY FIT AND HEALTHY CAN TINY TWEAKS TO YOUR EVERYDAY ROUTINES MAKE JUST AS BIG A DIFFERENCE TO OUR WELLBEING? EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THAT THE SIMPLER THE ADVICE AND THE CLEARER THE GOAL… HERE ARE JUST A FEW SIMPLE TWEAKS THAT COULD HELP YOU WARD OFF ILLNESS, STAY IN SHAPE AND TRANSFORM YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE.

1) WANT TO LIVE LONGER? 4) SIT-DOWN MEALS CAN PILE ON WALK FASTER: The secret to enjoying a long and POUNDS If you struggle to say no to that second healthy life could be very simple walking faster.

Numerous studies have found a link between walking speed and longevity among older people. One found that women in their 50s who walked at a minimum of three miles per hour, or 100 steps a minute, had a lifespan of about 87 years compared with 72 years for women who walked more slowly. Men who walked quickly had a lifespan of about 86 years compared with 65 years for the slowcoaches, and the effect was seen regardless of the person's body mass index. Fast walking indicates a healthier, more resilient body, said researchers.

2) JOG JUST ONCE EVERY WEEK Being

healthy and living to a ripe old age means hitting the gym every day, right? Not necessarily. In fact, research shows just one decent jog a week could be all you need. A report in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that a 50-minute run, at a steady 6mph, is just as good at reducing the risk of premature death as two highspeed runs every week. If that still sounds daunting, rest assured: other research shows any amount of running even less than 50 minutes is still likely to help you live longer.

3) LEARN A LANGUAGE Learning a second language is known to have beneficial effects when it comes to reducing the risk of dementia later in life.

Several studies show it slows the age-related decline in our cognitive function. But the good news is, you don't even have to become fluent to reap the benefits!

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slice of pizza, standing up while you eat could help.

Standing while eating seems to dull taste perception, as it puts more physical stress on the body, causing the heart to pump faster and blood to flush away from the nerves in the nose and mouth. And the release of stress hormones can slow neural connections in the brain decreasing taste perception.

5) BALANCE ON ONE LEG Practise balanc-

ing on one leg if you want to reduce the risk of falls as you get older. Falls due to poor balance are a major factor in life-changing hip fractures. Try perching on one leg at a time for as long as possible, at least once a day, and if this is too easy, then try it with your eyes closed. One study at Kyoto University in Japan found struggling to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or more was linked with a much higher risk of stroke and dementia.

6) AVOID EYE STRAIN The average worker

spends six hours a day staring at computer screens, so it's no surprise that computer eye strain is a modern epidemic. Offer your eyes some relief with this '20/20/20' trick, recommended by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Every 20 minutes, look at an object that's at least 20ft away for at least 20 seconds. This simple exercise can help prevent blurred vision, eye strain and headaches by forcing you to look at something other than your screen.

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UROLOGY SERVICES

Mr Laurence Stewart MD FRCS Ed FRCS(Urol) Consultant Urologist Laurence Stewart is one of Scotland’s most experienced Consultant Urologists.

He is an international speaker and author in his field and is involved in ongoing education of Urologists in the UK. He has a wealth of experience over his 34 years in the NHS and has been a visiting urologist to Gibraltar for the last six years and is now offering his services on the Costa.

Clinica Premium Marbella Address: San Juan Bosco, No 8, Marbella, Malaga, 29602 Phone: 952 865 865 or 660 333 030

Clinica HumanLine – Sotogrande Address: Centro Comercial Sotomarket, A7, km 130, 11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz, Phone: 956 78 53 33

Specialist Medical Clinic Address: Unit F7, 1st Floor, ICC Building, Casements Square, Main Street, Gibraltar Phone: (+350) 200 49999 costalinkmagazine©2019

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

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

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

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

For more information call: Lesley 635 407 255 or David 667 733 520

Medical Tips

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REASONS YOUR STOMACH HURTS…

Have you got tummy trouble? Everyone’s stomach gets a bit out of sorts from time to time. But in some cases, depending on your symptoms, you may need to see your doctor.

PEPTIC ULCER: These are open sores on the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. The most common cause is bacteria, but again, long-term use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and other painkillers can play a role. And people who smoke or drink get these ulcers more often.

They're usually treated with prescription medicines that decrease stomach acid or antibiotics, depending on the cause.

GASTRITIS: The liquid that helps you digest food has a lot of acid in it.

Sometimes these digestive juices get through the protective barrier in your stomach and irritate its lining that's called gastritis. It can be brought on by bacteria, regular use of pain relievers like ibuprofen, too much alcohol, or stress.

You can sometimes treat it with over-thecounter antacid or prescription medicines. But see your doctor because it can lead to bleeding or stomach ulcers.

its own, but see a doctor if you’re dehydrated, see blood in your vomit or stool, or you have diarrhea that is severe or lasts for more than 3 days. Also call your doctor if you have any symptoms of food poisoning and you have other health problems or have a weak immune system.

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:

This common illness affects your large intestine (also called the colon). It can cause cramping, bloating, and mucus in your stool.

You may go back and forth between diarrhea and constipation. It’s not clear why it happens, but food, stress, hormones, and infection may all play a part. A doctor may be able to help you control symptoms through changes in your diet or lifestyle, or medication.

STOMACH VIRUS: Also known as the stomach flu, this is a viral infection in your intestines. You may have watery diarrhea, cramps, or nausea, and you might throw up. You can get it from someone who has it or contaminated food. There’s no treatment, but it usually goes away on its own. See a doctor if you have a fever, you’re throwing up, dehy- LACTOSE INTOLERANCE: drated, or you see blood in your Lactose is the sugar in milk and vomit or stool. other dairy products. If you don’t FOOD POISONING: Bacteria, have enough of an enzyme called viruses, and parasites in food lactase, your body can have troucause this illness. You may have ble breaking it down. That can diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. It cause diarrhea, gas, bloating, and happens when food isn’t handled belly ache. There’s no cure, but properly. It usually gets better on you can manage it if you have 64

only a small amount of dairy in your daily diet, buy lactose-free dairy products, or take over-thecounter lactaid pills

PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE: This happens to

women: It’s inflammation of the reproductive organs, often following a sexually transmitted disease like chlamydia or gonorrhea.

Besides pain in your belly, you might also have a fever, unusual discharge, and pain or bleeding when you have sex. If you catch it early, it can be cured, usually with antibiotics. But if you wait too long, it can damage your reproductive system.

FOOD ALLERGY: This happens when your body mistakes a certain food for something harmful and tries to defend against it. In addition to a stomachache, symptoms also can include tingling and swelling in your mouth and throat.

In severe cases, it can cause shock and even death if it’s not immediately treated with a drug called epinephrine. Shellfish, nuts, fish, eggs, peanuts, and milk are some of the more likely triggers.

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

MY SEARCH HISTORY???

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Marbella 952 769 946

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

Town Halls

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during September 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, your love life is revolving around deep feelings this month, emotions are at a high; if you are in a relationship these can be both good and bad. The Moon increases your chances at love during the September 9th-11th term, it’s also in your sign on the 14th-15th and on 20th-22nd when it’s close to the Great Benefic Jupiter, now is a great time if you are single to find ‘the one’. During the first two weeks of September 2021, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter create a really great configuration for business; it may bring extra income that would make your efforts more profitable. Successes from this will be most visible during the last weeks of the month. You will defiantly see much improvement in stamina and morale this month. Although you will feel stressed for a while it may be a good idea to learn a relaxation technique that you can practice regularly!

Aquarius, after an agitated month last month, you can now enjoy a peaceful and pleasant home and love life. The transit of Venus through your sign means more significant happenings with Saturn and Jupiter the configuration speaks of a major emotional event or a great achievement. September 2021 is very financial in nature. Increasing your interest in business, investments or any other money-related pursuits. You could have more to do with financial institutions or things to do with an inheritance. Things seem to be related to collaboration with clients your career is automatically connected to all of this. Avoid rushing and impulsivity in financial decisions though! You could feel rather stressed at this time or maybe some other sort of anxiety.

You should relax and not worry over imagined issues.

Pisces, September 2021 has strong emotional connections, which change your life marriage or a very strong connection to someone. There is a lot of commotion that generates passion or the possibility of having to choose between more options just lots of remarkable events either through significance or intensity. The term brings wind in your sails and new strength. During the first two weeks of September 2021 there’s a positive combination between Venus and Jupiter. The configuration is good for professional development that can make your work more productive and more pleasant. Make others get involved in joint efforts, don’t let all the responsibility rest on your shoulders! As the month is very busy you get pretty agitated at times and you try too much for others. You should take more care of yourself as well.

Aries, relationships are still a big focus for you this month. Venus transits your sign until the 22nd and sees your partner become smothering and too demanding; you might have to set some boundaries. If you’re single, you have every chance at finding a soul mate, but running down that aisle may be on the cards faster than you can handle. You’re still very motivated t professionally, and your efforts are bearing some very visible results. Mercury begins its retrograde motion on September 27th it might be an idea to end any professional, financial negotiations at this time. Also avoid signing important documents. September is very good month money wise but be careful about a predisposition towards spending excessively, particularly during the second half of the month. It’s a great time to get that healthy diet started & give yourself more time to rest & deal with your personal life.

Taurus, Mars and the Sun are still livening up your love life until September 22nd. If you and your other half are in a conflict, by the middle of the month it’s very easy for you to take the first steps towards reconciliation. If you are single this is an interesting term… You would like a relationship but can you be bothered to put the work in? Throughout September it becomes increasingly clear that you’re working too much and not earning according to your efforts. It’s time to change things and adjust your strategy and your long-term plans. Make the most of the transits of September 2021 in order to simplify your life and clean up your lifestyle. Recalibrate your expectations and try to relax and have more fun so you don’t exhaust yourself. You’ve got nothing to prove to anyone, so you should stop comparing yourself to others.

Gemini, love and romance are going to be the headlines for this month up until September 22nd. Your social life will be so busy towards the end of the month you’ll not know whether you’re coming or going… If you are single then serious relationships are tougher to get started. On the other hand, you really can’t be bothered with serious relationships and don’t even want to complicate your lives for the long run. During the first half of the month you stand to gain from working quietly, at home. You have more time to think and get creative. You have a bubbly creativity, you’re ambitious and persevering about making your skills shine, but your attitude might bother people around you. Try to not steal the show entirely. Make time for your family & loved ones this month. You need time to process things and decide what you 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, Venus begins its transit through your sign this month and sees your social life take off.

It also wouldn’t be strange to conclude that someone from your circle has a crush on you or that a connection that’s been friendly until now begins to turn into a passionate one. Mars is present in your sign until September 14th it’s an excellent term for wrapping up some professional phases or finalising some pursuits within projects that are long term. You can’t force your ideas on anyone. During the last week of September you should be careful about a tendency towards becoming too aggressive and putting your foot in in it. September is a great time to re-think your health and wellbeing both physically and emotionally.

Leo, Jupiter and Uranus are still in a retrograde motion. As a result, everything seems to stagnate or move in slow motion. Your may be going through a term when you need to prove your loyalty and commitment to your other half. If you react with diplomacy and patience you’ll look confidently towards the future. Professionally, things might be slower to come together in September 2021. There might be a lot of talking about money or urgent investments, but little comes to fruition.

Only towards the end of October will you have all the information you need to make the right decisions. You’re in great shape and don’t let small matters or stress get to you. You feel like standing out and are willing to spend more for yourself, invest in you and in what can improve your physical and mental health.

Virgo, during the first days of September 2021 you tend to dream too much and get carried away with the fairies. During the first half of the month it’s easier for you to agree with your other half when it comes to sharing day to day responsibilities, joint resources and so on. You’re concerned with rebuilding mutual trust as a couple. If you are single then there may be complications you’ll attract golddiggers, liars or manipulators so be warned. Professionally, much you might want to rush some things, you can’t. It’s impossible to just skip some steps, and you shouldn’t try to. When it comes to money, you do better during the first half of the month when you succeed in attracting support, negotiating skillfully, and even changing some contracts or deals in your favour. You might feel continuously tired, maybe even jaded. Try to cut back on work a bit and what might be stressing you out.

Libra, you’re concerned about your love ties, and after September 14th, 2021, Mars transits your sign giving you the energy you need to deal with pressing matters in your love life. Also in September if you’re single now is a great time to start a new relationship. Money is one of your major concerns in September 2021, and improving your material situation largely depends on your ability to cooperate, work as part of a team, as an associate, create partnerships, but also consult with skilled and experienced people. It’s very likely that some long-term professional projects will come to an end or go out of the spotlight because they need revising or re-planning. The New Moon on September 6th should give a chance to regain your inner balance and let go of some obsessions that are really bad for you.

Scorpio, you begin September 2021 in a dreamy state and tend to have illusions about the future of a love connection. Instead of daydreaming, get your cards on the table and find out if the feelings are mutual. If you are part of a couples with issues or that feel the need to reconnect get away for a holiday even a couple of nights and you’ll realise why you feel for each other in the first place. Your work sees you giving 100% of your energy until September 22nd, then things settle down. You enter a phase during which you should take a step back, get out of the spotlight, and add things up or start to come up with the strategy for the next projects. When it comes to money, be careful and cautious throughout September 2021 because there might be a tendency towards incorrect maneuvering or activities and deals that are barely legal and that can get you into trouble.

Sagittarius, on September 14th, once Mars transits your sign you go into a phase when you’re more detached emotionally. Although some friendships might cross that line and get romantic potential but try not to jump in with both feet! The first half of September 2021 is more favorable from a professional standpoint; there might be various discussions or even arguments about money. Don’t make big promises and don’t take for granted everything others say! It’s better to add things up, decide what you want to do next, and come up with a strategy. It’s time to take a rational look based on the experience you’ve accumulated so far at which associations and collaborations are in your favour, which truly pay off, and which aren’t worth keeping up with. After September 10th you should rest more and make time for reorganising and sorting things out, so you let go of various obligations and guilt.

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puzzle

Solutions on page 82

it out

Anger Inducing Anagrams

The following are all anagrams of famous singers.

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

1) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ONLINE DICE (6,4)

2) _ _ _ _

JIBES TRIBUNE (4,6)

______

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

WHY NOT OUTSHINE (7,7)

4) _ _ _ _ _

LISP SEVERELY (5,7)

_______

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

DRABBER ARTISANS

(6,9)

Guess The Celeb

A

B

Sudoku

Tricky Brain Teaser WHO DID IT?

A Japanese ship was en route to a mission in foreign seas.

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The captain of the ship felt tired and thought of taking a shower. Before showering he removed his diamond ring and Rolex and kept them on the table. When he returned from showering, he found that the ring and watch were stolen. He called the five members of the crew whom he suspected and asked them what they were doing for the last 15 minutes.

The COOK: (with a butcher knife in his hand): I was in the fridge room getting meat for cooking.

The Engineer: (with a high beam torch in his hand): I was working on generator engine.

The SEAMAN: I was on the mast correcting the flag which was upside down by mistake.

The RADIO OFFICER: I was trying to make a contact with the company to inform them about our position.

The NAVGIATION OFFICER: I am on night watch, so I was sleeping in my cabin.Upon listening to them, the captain caught the lying member. Who do you think stole the valuables?

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Crossword

Name The Film

Across: 1. Utter nonsense (5) 4. Shoulder bag (7) 8. Sudden excess (9) 9. Rob with violence (3) 10. Creature (5) 12. Hair style (7) 13. Wriggly creature (3) 14. Crystal clear (5) 16. Ale container (3) 18. Deceive (7) 20. Sharp edge (5) 21. Bow (3) 22. Before the stage (9) 25. Pacific (7) 26. Tent (5) Down: 1. Prickly shrub (7) 2. Measure of yarn (3) 3. The good news (7) 4. A Bag in French (3) 5. Twist (5) 6. Dwelling builder (9) 7. Cause to burn (5) 11. Without reason (9) 12. Relative (5) 15. Manner of speaking (7) 17. Develop over a long time (7) 18. Pull ashore (5) 19. Tusk (5) 23. Container (3) 24. Push over (3)

A In a future where a special police unit is B able to arrest murderers before they commit their crimes, an officer from that unit is himself accused of a future murder (2002).

Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his second wife and her three daughters poor by the rules of inheritance. The two eldest daughters are the title opposites (1995).

Say What You See...

POL4ICY

WI FE 2

TOMORROW

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

Two friends were out golfing one morning.

One of them is just getting ready to tee off when he notices a funeral processing passing on the street adjacent to the golf course.

He stops mid swing, drops his club and takes off his hat, then begins to say a prayer. Once the procession passes, he puts his hat back on, picks up his club and is ready to continue.

“That was the sweetest thing I’ve ever witnessed. It was incredibly touching on your part to take the time to say a prayer for the deceased.” Says his friend.

“Well, it’s the least I can do. After all, we were married for 35 years.”

An Woman went to pick up her family allowance from the benefit office. The office worker asked her, "How many children do you have?"

"Ten," she replied.

"What are their names?" he asked.

"Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, & Wayne," she answered. "They're all named Wayne?" he asked "What if you want them to come in from playing outside?" "Oh, that's easy," she said. "I just call "Wayne" and they all come running in." "And, if you want them to come to the table for dinner?"

"I just say, 'Wayne, come eat your dinner'," she answered. "But what if you just want ONE of them to do something?" he asked.

"Oh, that's easy," she said.

"I just use their last name!"

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It’s gone to the vote... After a checkup, a doctor asked his patient, “Is there anything you’d like to discuss?”

“Well,” said the patient, “I was thinking about getting a vasectomy.”

“That’s a big decision. Have you talked it over with your family?” “Yes, we took a vote … and they’re in favour of it 15 to 2.”

The voice of experience…

A young lad gets home from school and says.

“Dad I’ve got a part in the school play as a man who’s been married for 25 years.”

His dad replies.... “Never mind. Son. Maybe next time you’ll get a speaking part.”

A man was caught shoplifting in DFS and was taken to court.

The judge gave him a fine of £2000 interest free with nothing to pay until 2022.

Two old ladies were in a museum looking at the statues. One of then stopped and stared at the life-size statue of a very handsome, naked, young man; She couldn’t take her eyes off the strategically placed fig leaf. Her friend got tired of waiting for her and said, “come on Flo, what are you waiting for? Christmas?” “No,” said the old lady, “autumn.”

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the Everywh with

by J ere ulia Can you find Do Be na a lds r all of these things o

below in the library?

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The Everywhere Bear

The Everywhere Bear has a home on a shelf But he doesn't spend very much time by himself, For each boy and girl in the class is a friend And he goes home with one of them every weekend.

The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he gets more than he bargained for when he falls unnoticed from a backpack and embarks on his own big adventure! He's washed down a drain and whooshed out to sea, rescued by a fishing boat, loaded onto a lorry, carried off by a seagull . . .

How will he ever make it back to Class One?

How many Everywhere Bear Paw prints can you find on these pages?

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puzzle What Am I?

Buckingham Palace

Guess the Year 1984

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Carry on Cruising in 1962 2) 7 3) The American Civil War 4) Carbon Dioxide 5) Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza & Formentera 6) Romeo & Juliet 7) Newcastle United 8) Dads Army 9) It means "Somewhere Else" 10) Grease 11) Paddington 12) The Chair on fence 15 13) The Bat 14) Keith Moon 15) PC Plum 16) Central Park 17) A Study in Scarlet 18) Sydney Harbour Bridge 19) Belfast 20) It’s a breed of duck 21) Volkswagon 22) Sugar 23) The penguin 24) Tortoises 25) Italy 26) Captain Nemo 27)Thirteen & three quarters 28) A Pride

Answers from 18, 26, 32, 76 & 77

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Anger Making Anagrams 1) Celine Dion 2) Justin Bieber 3) Whitney Houston 4) Elvis Presley 5) Barbra Streisand

Guess The Celeb a) Matt Damon b) Alex Jones

Brain Teaser

Solution: The Seaman is lying. The Japanese flag looks the same upside down. There was no need to correct it and thus he is plainly lying.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) Minority Report (2002)

b) Sense and Sensibility (1995)

Say What You See 1) Foreign Policy 2) Midwife

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3) Back to the Future

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Boat & Marine Services

No1 Cars & Boats Marbella - Page 16 www.no1carsandboatsmarbella.com t: 952 926 544 m: 675 530 409

Building & Renovation Services

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Business

Advasol Home Reforms - Page 28 www.advasolsolution.com info@advasolsolutions.com t: 952 955 018 or m: 664 871 133 Andalucia Windows & Doors - Page 19 www.andaluciawindows.com t: 951 566 096 or m: 672 504 260 Floormaster - Page 3 www.carpetspain.com t: 951 120 024 or m: 654 589 218 TecnoPVC - Page 15 www.tecnopvc.com info@tecnopvc.com t: 952 805 267 or m: 690 056 834 Topmark Fire Places - Pages 34 & 35 www.topmarkfireplaces.com contact@topmarkfireplaces.com t: 602 528 606 Unique Fires - Page 88 www.uniquefires.com info@uniquefires.com t: 951 277 443 or m: 610 654 422

Mind Your Own Business - Pages 51,52 53,54 www.business-sales-spain.com info@business-sales-spain.com t: 951 666 715 or m: 663 061 669

Marble Floor Care - Page 73 www.marblefloor.info m: 654 589 218 Steve Reynolds - Page 73 stevereynolds2009@hotmail.com t: 677 711 324

Computer Services

Costasys - Page 33 www.costasys.com or info@costasys.com t: 952 939 592

Design Services

Cheeky Munkies - Page 27 www.cheekymunkies.com support@cheekymunkies.com t: 951 477 934 Designs by Mrs L - Page 60 www.designsbymrsl.com t: 669 722 504

Flooring Specialists

Floormaster - Page 3 www.carpetspain.com t: 951 120 024 or m: 654 589 218 Marble Floor Care - Page 73 www.marblefloor.info m: 654 589 218

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Funeral Plans & Services

Iberian Funeral Plans - Page 29 www.iberianfuneralplans.com info@iberianfuneralplans.com t: 952 595 691 or t: 900 103 681

Furniture Supplier s

The Bed Warehouse - Pages 20 & 21 www.bedwarehousespain.com bedwarehousespain@hotmail.com t: 634 187 700

Garden Centres

La Vega - Page 26 www.viveroslavega.com administracion@viveroslavega.com t: 952 581 247

Glass Curtains

Andalucia Windows & Doors - Page 19 www.andaluciawindows.com t: 951 566 096 or m: 672 504 260 TecnoPVC - Page 15 www.tecnopvc.com info@tecnopvc.com t: 952 805 267 or m: 690 056 834

Health, Beauty & Fitness

Alzheimer & Dementia Support- Page 63 t: 635 407 255 t: 629 893 016 Cannamor CBD Oil - Page 65 t: 666 944 786 www.cannamor.nl Clinica Medicare - Page 67 www.clinicamedicare.com info@clinicamedicare.com t: 952 835 776 The Beauty Room, San Pedro - Page 8 www.beautytherapistmarbella.com facebook: beautytherapistmarbella.com t: 655 013 064 Urology Laurence Stewart - Page 63 Clinica Premium, Marbella t: 952 865 865 Clinica Humanline, Sotogrande t: 956 785 333 Speicalist Medical Clinic, Gibraltar t: (+350) 200 49999

Business

Holidays, Hotels & Travel

Marbella Cruisers - Pages 4, 5 & 6 www.marbellacruisers.com colin@marbellacruisers.com t: 635 717 211 Sunborn Hotel Gibraltar - Page 13 www.sunborngibraltar.com res@sunborngibraltar.com t:+350 200 16000

Law, Admin & Accounting Services Continental Consulting - Page 69 www.lawsinspain.com simonellison@lawinspain.com t: 951 505 427 m: 615 340 301 Cyclo - Page 69 www.cyclo.es t: 952 665 055 Lifestyle Group - Page 56 & 57 lifestylegroup.es contact@lifestylegroup.es t: 951 77 55 44

Motor Services

No1 Cars & Boats Marbella - Page 2 www.no1carsmarbella.com t: 952 926 544 / 656 632 544 m: 675 530 409

Plumbers

Clearflow - Page 31 www.desatorosclearflow.es t: 630 200 600 or t: 616 456 601 Drain and Leak Solutions - Page 32 www.drainandleak.com t: 951 310 111 or m: 651 111 005

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Business

Property Sales, Rental & Management Removal & Haulage Companies ACP Property Management - Page 39 www.acpproperty.com info@acpproperty.com t: 634 178 827 Costa del Sol Property Finder - Pages 42 & 43 www.costadelsolpropertyfinder.com info@costadelsolpropertyfinder.com t: 711 016 954 Costa Rents - Page 41 www.costarents.com info@costarents.com t: 671 093 925 Costalets - Page 48 www.costalets.com t: 952 563 939 or m: 636 829 631 Lions Property - Page 49 www.lionsproperty.es info@lionsproperty.es Mind Your Own Business - Pages 51, 52 53,54 www.business-sales-spain.com info@business-sales-spain.com t: 951 666 715 or m: 663 061 669 Norths International - Page 38 www.norths.es t: 951 532 829 Platinum Estates Marbella - Pages 44 & 45 platinumestatesmarbella.com info@platinumestatesmarbella.com t: 951 666 715 or m: 663 061 669 Prop Eye - Pages 46 & 47 facebook/propreye.es info@propeye.es t: 699 258 563 Property Rentals Costa del Sol - Page 54 www.propertyrentalscostadelsol.com info@propertyrentalscostadelsol.com t: 711 016 954

Radio Stations

Sunshine Radio 92.1fm - Page 79 www.sunshineradio.es jorge@sunshineradio.org t: +353 864 576 402

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SG Haulage Ltd - Page 23 www.sghaulageltd.co.uk info@sghaulage.com t: +441522 702 443 The Removal People - Page 71 karl.theremovalpeople@gmail.com t: 633 855 516 UK Mobile: 0044 7800 610 356

Restaurants, & Bars

Sai Indian Restaurant - Page 14 www.sairestaurant.es t: 951 254 401 m: 600 098 369

Satellite Television

Costasys IPTV Packages - Page 33 www.costasys.com/iptv.htm info@costasys.com t: 952 939 592 Focus Home Entertainment - Page 22 m: 664 354 545 Orbit Home Entertainment - Page 27 info@orbitsl.com www.orbitsl.com t: 952 802 457 or m: 654 758 415

Shops, Showrooms & On-line Retail

Boutique Nicole - Pages 10 & 11 t: 952 927 245 Cheeky Munkies - Page 27 www.cheekymunkies.com support@cheekymunkies.com t: 951 477 934 Curtain & Bedding Shop - Page 9 www.curtainandbedding.es thecurtainandbeddingshop@hotmail.com t: 603 662 035 Knick Knacks Shop - Page 12 www.knickknacks.shop info@knickknacks.online t: 686 657 332

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Shops, Showrooms & On-line Retail

Vending Machines

Sell Direct Spain.com - Page 68 selldirectspain.com The Bed Warehouse- Pages 20 & 21 www.bedwarehousespain.com bedwarehousespain@hotmail.com t: 634 187 700

Superpool - Page 36 www.superpoolspain.com paul@superpoolspain.com m: 629 530 233

Website Design Service

Support & Charity Groups

Alzheimer & Dementia Support - Page 63 t: 635 407 255 t: 629 893 016

Swimming Pool Services

Advasol - Page 28 www.advasolsolution.com info@advasolsolutions.com t: 952 955 018 or m: 664 871 133

Business

SME SEO Consulting.com - Page 24 smeseoconsulting.com/web99/ colin@smeseoconsulting.com t: 652 264 670

Window Cleaning Service

Steve Reynolds - Page 73 stevereynolds2009@hotmail.com t: 677 711 324

Telephone, Mobile & Internet Services Cheeky Munkies - Page 27 www.cheekymunkies.com support@cheekymunkies.com t: 951 477 934 Costasys IPTV Packages - Page 33 www.costasys.com/iptv.htm info@costasys.com t: 952 939 592 Orbit Home Entertainment - Page 27 info@orbitsl.com www.orbitsl.com t: 952 802 457 m: 654 758 415

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