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SIMPLY AMAZING ON Sunday, June 5, the legendary British pop soul band Simply Red, led by vocalist Mick Hucknall, once again took to the stage at Fuengirola’s spectacular Sohail Castle for the first stop on their European tour 2022. Hucknall’s voice was on top form, belting out huge 90s hits including ‘Holding Back the Years’, ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’, ‘Stars’, ‘Sunrise’ and ‘Fairground’ which gained the band international recognition with over 60 million copies sold worldwide and more than 30 number ones. Getting better with age, just like Spain’s many expats, the man from Manchester with his characteristic tousled red hair got the crowd on their feet as he kicked off the incredible show with ‘Look at you Now.’ Introducing his six band members, Hucknall interacted with the crowd that filled the grounds of the castle, littering his songs with
show - with the crowd shouting for an encore - proving that the band are still as talented and timeless as they were in their younger years. The iconic band was also the first major international performance hosted by Marenostrum Fuengirola in its first edition in 2016, making their return to the Costa del Sol even more special.
SIMPLY RED: Were on fantastic form at Marenostrum.
Spanish references. Hucknall saved the legendary and timeless songs
‘Thinking Of You’, ‘Money’ and ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’ for the end of the
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La Cala Lions THE La Cala de Mijas Lions welcomed hundreds to their Jubilee Party in Butibamba Park to help celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Ju‐ bilee. They were amazed by the number who supported them as so many came dressed to im‐ press ‐ many in red, white and blue. The Medieval Fighters in all their armour were fighting for their lives, the street party style seat‐ ing was full of enthusiastic flag wavers. The line‐up for the stage included choruses and singers including Laura Ellen who led the guests through some wonderful traditional British songs including a medley of Last Night at the Proms. Everyone stood for the toast to the Queen and the National Anthem and then John Sharples as usual got the party going with the longest Conga line and the Hokey Cokey, but luckily not Knees up Mother Brown as he knew many knees were not up to that! Someone once said ‘get two Brits together and you can have a party’ and La Cala Lions had well over 500 and true to form they did have a party. Grateful thanks were given Mijas Foreign Resi‐ dents Department and the patience of dear friend Katja as well as sponsors, helpers and sup‐ porters who helped make this happen and espe‐ cially Social Secretary Sandie who worked tire‐ lessly to ensure a perfect day. Coming next is the La Cala Lions Charter Night summer dinner dance on Saturday June 18 at Mi‐ raflores Golf with tickets costing €40 from the Li‐ ons charity shop.
Turtles returned to sea TWO young loggerhead turtles (caretta caretta) were released into the sea on the morning of Monday, June 6. They had been in the safe hands of the Aula del Mar de Malaga and its Centre for the Recov‐ ery of Endangered Marine Species (Crema) since June 2019 and May 2021, respectively. Five divers were in charge of releasing both specimens, at a distance of two miles out from the coast. The turtles had been recovering at the Crema facilities after originally being located by two swimmers. One was found less than 100 metres from the coast, and the other one was right on the shore. The first of the pair arrived at Crema in June 2019. It weighed just four kilos and had barna‐
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The release of one of the turtles.
cles all over its skin. In May of last year, the second specimen ar‐ rived at the Aula del Mar. In a first examination, Crema detected that the animal, weighing 14 ki‐ los, was dehydrated, thin, had algae on its shell and was persistently buoyant in the water.
Another Jubilee party Credit: Barbara Fernando
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CELEBRATING: All the guests enjoyed the day.
THERE were Jubilee parties all over the Costa del Sol last weekend and one was held at El Banco restaurant in Nueva An‐ dalucia on Saturday June 4, organised by popular local singer Karen Danzig. All of the guests celebrated their Britishness, some with hand held Union Flags and had an enjoyable time toasting Her Majesty and affirming their belief in the monarchy.
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Much loved THE San Juan Festival of Alhau‐ rin de la Torre returns this weekend, after two years with‐ out being able to celebrate it due to the pandemic. It will take place in its usual two‐day format, on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 but this year, the town has introduced another important last‐minute novelty as the festival’s mass will be held in the Parque Mu‐ nicipal de los Patos. Andres Gar‐ cia, the councillor for Festivals and Tourism, has opted for this change to an outdoor location for the mass in an attempt to attract as many faithful partici‐ pants as possible, before the departure to the Pinar stream, which is scheduled for 6pm. Pepe Planas, the popular ‘fla‐ menco priest’ who is much loved by the locals, will officiate the mass on Saturday, June 11, which will begin at 5pm. A number of musical perfor‐ mances are planned for the pil‐ grimage. There will be free con‐ certs both on Saturday afternoon and on Sunday as well as horseback ribbon races at midday.
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NIBS EXTRA Soroptimists THE Costa del Sol Soropti‐ mist Group which works closely with many charities as well as fighting against gender violence held their annual awards ceremony in Malaga City on Tuesday June 7 with awards being presented to the local branches of many caring organisations.
Attacking weeds FOLLOWING the heavy de‐ posits of sand from the Calima, Benalmadena Council concentrated on cleaning all areas of the town but is now able to re‐ turn to applying herbicide to areas where weeds in particular are growing through paving stones in order to make the munici‐ pality more attractive
Miss Earth ON Saturday, June 18 the Adolfo Suárez Congress Centre in Marbella will host the final of the ‘Miss Earth Málaga’ regional beauty contest which will feature professionals from the world of fashion, me‐ dia and music with the winner going on to the Spanish final.
Cleaning up ORGANISED by the Ecoembes collective and supported by Fuengirola Council, all are invited to take part in a clean‐up of the T ‘Libera’ jetty as it is important to remove as much rubbish as possible from the marine environ‐ ment to help conserve the area.
Smoke free THIS summer, there will be a 1,000 square metre sec‐ tion of La Rada beach in the centre of Estepona where smoking of any type will be prohibited in order to ensure that fami‐ lies with children and also those using sports courts can enjoy a healthy loca‐ tion.
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World Environment Day MORE than 50 people took part in a Walk for the Environment on Saturday June 4 for World Environment Day. Organised by Ecologistas en Acción Marbella in conjunction with Plastic Free Seas Worldwide, they followed a 13 kilometre route from Marbella to Guadalmina with the aim to raise awareness of the issues facing the coastline and the effects of climate change. A group of around 35 people set off from the port at around 9.15am, with others joining along the way to show solidarity and to listen to the various short informative talks at several points on the route. The last stretch from San Pedro to Guadalmina was very difficult,
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WALKING ROUTE: The finish in Guadalmina.
with very strong winds as well as a lack of paseo, but nevertheless around 25 people made it to the very end at the mouth of the river Guadalmina where they were also joined by another group who had walked all the way from Estepona. Angela Lafferty, spokesperson of
Kids enjoy Jubilee CHILDREN in Gibraltar’s primary schools celebrated the Platinum Jubilee with special lunches and art projects. A range of events were organised by St Paul’s school staff, so that the children could better engage in, and un‐ derstand, the historical importance of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. These have included an outdoor ‘street party’ with bunting, colourful decorations and music that also featured a visit by His Excellency the Governor, Sir David Steel, who was treated to a wonderful rendition of God Save The Queen by all children. The Hebrew Primary School held a street party which filled the length of Bomb House Lane. Glorious sunshine bathed the bountiful table set out by the Parent’s Association, a very hard‐ working group of indi‐ viduals that toiled late into the night in support of the event. The children brought proceedings to an end with a hearty “Three Cheers” in honour of Her Majesty the Queen!
both organisations said: “We are calling on all those who care about these issues, and live here in the Costa del Sol, to “Think Global but to Act Local”, to join their local environmental movement, as this is the only way we can achieve the change we need.”
Successful Pride event THIS year’s Torremolinos Pride has broken all pre‐ vious attendance records. It is estimated that in excess of 60,000 people celebrated the climax of the week’s cultural and social activities in the town’s streets on Satur‐ day, June 4. A parade featuring 15 floats set off from the town hall bearing the slo‐ gan, ‘Without labels. For the rights of children and adolescents LGTBIQ+’. Margarita del Cid, the mayor of Torremolinos, highlighted “the econom‐
Making a difference AGE CONCERN was established to make a dif‐ ference to the lives of the over 50’s English‐ speaking community in Fuengirola, Mijas and Benalmadena and has been helping for eight years. They achieve this through their four local drop‐in social centres, their fantastic Welfare Team and a social calendar with something for everyone to enjoy. They welcome English‐speaking residents of all nationalities as well as long stay holiday makers. Recent trips included a visit to the world‐famous Cordoba Flower Festival and a sold‐out Fashion Show with lots more to come. Celebrations for the Queen’s Jubilee were the icing on the cake with parties and
commemorative gifts They know that money is tight for every‐ one, so their charity shop in Los Boliches only stocks quality goods for sale at the lowest possible prices starting at €1. The association wants to do even more for the communities they serve and are now looking for new individuals to help those clients who could do with a little more sup‐ port. Loneliness and isolation are the hidden scourge of our times and some old‐fashioned human contact can work wonders. Call Chrissie on 711 019 711 weekdays be‐ tween 10am and 4pm to arrange a no‐obliga‐ tion chat over a coffee and find out more or drop her a line at info@ageconcernfym.com.
ic impact of an event that has made Torremolinos have 100 per cent hotel occupancy, with a no‐ table increase in hotel sales, while celebrating equality and diversity with respect, tolerance and freedom. “We have had to im‐ provise because of the works in the Plaza de La Nogalera but the groups tell me that they have been delighted in a larger place,” added Ms del Cid. Another outstanding aspect verified these days in Torremolinos is the recovery of interna‐ tional tourism, “reaching levels similar to those of 2019, with regard to the arrival of British, French, and Canadian tourists,” the council revealed.
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Terrace triumph THERE was dancing in the streets of Alhaurin el Grande as the council has allowed music on terraces until September 10. Coun‐ cillor Victor Romero, said that “given the great re‐ ception and enormous success of participation by the public last summer, the Alhaurin el Grande ac‐ tivity returns from Terrace to Terrace. “This means that differ‐ ent restaurants, cafeterias and bars, may request au‐ thorisation from the coun‐ cil to offer their clients en‐ tertainment on the terraces during the sum‐ mer months, a pro‐ gramme to be carried out during June, July and Au‐ gust and until September 10.” The intention is to as‐ sist those in the local hos‐ pitality industry to gener‐ ate as much business as possible after the two lean years of the pandemic and because this innovative concept was so successful last summer, the council believes it is well worth re‐ peating this year. Not only does this help the hospitality industry which is one of the most important economic sec‐ tors in the town, it also supports the cultural sec‐ tor and musicians, dancers and other artists. Apply to the Depart‐ ment of Culture for per‐ mission by sending an e‐ mail to cultura@alhau rinelgrande.es or by calling 952 595 599.
and finally... MEMBERS and guests of the Coin Branch of the Royal British Le‐ gion (RBL) commemorated the fourth day of the Queen’s Plat‐ inum Jubilee celebrations on June 5 with a garden party at the home of Cathy and Vic Dean. Their friends Ken and Pat pre‐ pared the food and it truly was fit for a banquet. At the end of the afternoon, Vice‐Chairman Charles Edwards led the group in a Royal Toast before thanking everyone for their company on such a memorable day. He gave special thanks to Cathy and Vic for hosting the event and proudly revealed that between them the 41 guests had raised €445 for the Poppy Appeal.
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PRESIDENT of the Junta de Andalucia Juanma Moreno visited La Linea de la Concepcion recent‐ ly, ostensibly to view the work on the local foot‐ ball stadium. On the campaign trail with elections due to take place on Sunday June 19, it was clear that he needed to assure those living in the shad‐ ow of the Rock and de‐ pending on Gibraltar for their livelihoods that the Partido Popular (PP) was not likely to hurt them. Although the official release from the Junta made no mention of Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Chronicle reported that Mr Moreno said that while Spain’s position on
Gibraltar the ‘elephant in the room’.
sovereignty remained unchanged, “what inter‐ ests me” is that any agreement should bene‐ fit the Campo as well as Gibraltar. It may well be howev‐ er that even though the
PP is well ahead in the polls, if it cannot obtain a majority then it may have to form a coalition with VOX which has al‐ ready said that it wants to close the border be‐ tween Spain and Gibral‐ tar, but only when it has found jobs for the 11,000 Spaniards cur‐ rently working there.
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Hunting emergency COMMUNITIES across the Costa del Sol have for some time reported incursions of wild and cross bred boar right into the centre of towns. Recognising the problem, the Junta de Andalucia an‐ nounced on Saturday June 5 that it had declared a tempo‐ rary hunting emergency due to damage and health risks of wild boar and feral pig throughout the Autonomous Community. The aim is to reduce the numbers and density of these animals especially as they are considered the main carriers of bovine tuberculo‐ sis in Spain. It is also believed that hunting will help to avoid more damage to farms and general ecosystems which is caused by overpopulation. In the case of feral pigs and the Vietnamese pig (an inva‐ sive exotic species), their
Malaga to Qatar THERE will be three weekly flights from Malaga Airport to Qatar and this route has been operational since 2019, although only in the summer season. It is possible although unconfirmed that some special flights may be laid on for the World Cup Final in Qatar.
presence in the natural envi‐ ronment constitutes a risk for livestock, agriculture and the ecosystem, since they influ‐
ence the maintenance of nat‐ ural populations of wild boar due to the possibility of hy‐ brid specimens appearing.
Interactive map ON June 7, Ronda hosted for just one day a giant interac‐ tive map of Malaga Province in the Alameda del Tajo. It is an initiative of the Malaga Provincial Council to publicise the opportunities offered by the 103 towns within Malaga, with special attention to those with the highest risk of depopulation. The large surface of the giant interactive map, which exceeds 200 square metres, allows up to 40 people to be on it simultaneously. The interactivity is intended for each visitor to under‐ stand the geographical and cultural dimension of the province of Malaga.
Sponsorship for Collective Calling A MARBELLA‐based charity helps those in need locally and abroad and are always in need of financial support to continue their work. Collective Calling are a local charity that help support the home‐ less community, low‐income families, and Ukrainian refugees here in Spain. They also help support street children in Tanzania and in 2019 they established a rescue centre called the ‘Centre of Hope’, and the function of the centre is to help rescue, rehabilitate and reintegrate street children back into a loving a family. Since then, Collective Calling have rescued 28 children from the street. Just recently, Collective Calling were very grateful to Fluent Fi‐ nance Abroad (FFA), who sponsored the costs for the hygiene and medical expenses for the entire year, for every child residing in the Centre of Hope. Visit the Collective Calling website www.collective calling.org or their charity shop in San Pedro Alcantara.
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Very patriotic WHAT a week it was for the UK over the Jubilee period with celebrations, street par‐ ties, parades, concerts and numerous amazing events. However, not to be left out of the fun, Patricia Reeves Winsor produced an after‐ noon of celebration at St An‐ drews Church in Los Boliches. The church was decorated with British flags and looked very patriotic. The afternoon on Saturday, June 4 com‐ menced at 4.30pm and the cast of 12 entertained an au‐ dience in excess of 80 people, a full house. The audience and partici‐ pants enjoyed a glass of bub‐ bly, afternoon tea and a fine concert performance by A Touch of Class who enter‐ tained with favourite songs the audience all knew and the group dressed up in vari‐ ous costumes making it a very enjoyable afternoon. A Touch of Class is a very talented show group who en‐ tertain for various charities on the coast having raised more
A TOUCH OF CLASS: Provided the entertainment.
than €30,000 since they formed in 2014 by Pauline Hulme. Their rehearsals take
place at St Andrews Church and new members are always welcome.
A touch of Majesty QUITE appropriately, considering its name, the Majesty Bar in Fuengirola hosted a Jubilee Street party on Sunday June 5 to celebrate 70 years of the reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Owner Danny, who has been running the bar for the past eight years offered a free buffet, glass of Champagne for the Royal Toast and a quiz with the main topic being Her Majesty. Guest were local residents and included former bar owners Di from the Cepa bar in Constitution Square who is known as Lady Di, at the Majesty Bar and Wilma Connell former owner of Las Almendras, Scottish Bar. The Majesty Bar was also celebrating the fact that it re‐ cently won the Econ Pool League which consists of teams from 18 local bars.
Donkey fundraiser DONKEY DREAMLAND in La Cala de Mijas is an associ‐ ation dedicated to the res‐ cue, rehabilitation and re‐ homing of Donkeys. On Sunday, June 19, from
6.30pm to 11pm, in collabo‐ ration with Munchies Smoke‐ house of Fuengirola, they are having a musical fundraising event with donkey tours, re‐ gional food and entertain‐
ment with a difference. Music will be provided by a selection of acts, including: Constanza & Simon Coles ‐ this newly created duo re‐ volves around Canadian vo‐ calist Constanza Giacomelli and Kent‐born piano man/ keyboardist Simon Coles in a wonderfully crafted reper‐ toire that binds soul, blues, and folk from the all‐time greats such as Winehouse, Dylan and Muddy Waters. Both musicians joined forces this summer after having played together in numerous occasions and will present their very own project at Donkey Dreamland. As well as enjoying the food and music, visitors will also get tours of the sanctu‐ ary and interaction with the donkeys. Come and have an evening of great music, amazing food and dance un‐ der the stars, with the don‐ keys as your audience and help raise funds for the sanc‐ tuary.
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Expropriating Tivoli World Standing together to support World Ocean Day Chris King
AMRIK SAPPAL, from Specsavers Ópti‐ cas in Fuengirola, passionately believes that we should all be doing our bit to minimise our impact on the environ‐ ment. In support of World Ocean Day (June 8) he’s offering the following ad‐ vice. “I’d recommend that everyone tries to take simple steps to support the en‐ vironment and minimise the waste which gets into our oceans. There are lots of things we can all do, such as in‐ vesting in a reusable water bottle, stopping using single‐use plastic water bottles and plastic bags, recycling ev‐ erything that we can and taking part in beach cleans. We can also be a con‐ scious consumer and choose eco‐ friendly options where possible.” Am‐ rik explains, “To support the environment, we encourage everyone to join us at Mi Moana’s World Ocean Day event on June 10.” Specsavers Ópticas in Fuengirola are proud sponsors of Mi Moana, a charity committed to protecting the environ‐ ment through beach and underwater
clean‐ups as well as education pro‐ grammes. This event will bring people together to learn about the environ‐ ment through talks, there will also be stalls, live music and a raffle with lots of great prizes to be won. It will take place at Plaza San Rafael in Fuengirola between 6pm and 11pm and the team from Specsavers Ópticas will be there offering eye care advice and showcas‐ ing their ranges of eco‐friendly glasses, which incorporate recycled plastics in‐ to the making of the frames. In the ReWear range each frame is made from five discarded water bot‐ tles, repurposed into plastic chips. In the Vivienne Westwood eyewear col‐ lection, each frame is partially made from Eastman Acetate Renew, which is a combination of recycled single‐use plastic and bio‐based materials that come from sustainably sourced wood pulp. You can view these collections online at www.specsavers.es or find out more about Mi Moana and their upcoming event on Facebook @1mimoana.
VICTOR NAVAS, the mayor of Benalmadena, on Monday, June 6, threatened to initiate “the procedures for the expro‐ priation of Tivoli World,” if the closure situation of the amuse‐ ment park continues. He also reaffirmed the commitment of his government team to the staff of the leisure facility. The mayor’s reaction was prompted by an announce‐ ment made by the bankruptcy administration and the work‐ ers’ representatives, that they have begun the negotiation of the Employment Regulation File (ERE) to terminate the con‐ tracts of 79 Tivoli World em‐ ployees. Mr Navas pointed out that “if the time comes when the park does not open, perhaps we would be in a position to expro‐ priate it.” The mayor explained the ex‐ propriation could be undertak‐ en “as the land is protected, and Tivoli is considered to be of public interest.” “We are not going to let the
Tivoli World entrance.
Tivoli land be speculated on, which is what seems to be hap‐ pening,” warned the mayor. He clarified that the park “cannot
be closed any longer” because of the deadline set by the gov‐ ernment team to adopt a deci‐ sion such as expropriation.
Four injured after collision AT approximately 11.15pm on Saturday June 4, the emer‐ gency services received several calls from witnesses re‐ porting a collision involving three vehicles. The collision was at kilometere 138 of the motorway at the Manilva junction, just past the Estepona toll booth, in the direction of Algeciras. Firefighters were called to the scene and freed one of the injured parties who was trapped in his vehicle. The trapped man plus three other injured were transferred to the Costa del Sol hospital. Medical staff at the hospital confirmed that four people were injured in this accident; a 70‐year‐old man and three women aged 70, 32 and 31.
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Relax in Marbella THE UK online comparison site famous for its Meerkat adverts, ‘com‐ pare the market’ has un‐ dertaken a review of 30 cities around the world looking for the most relax‐ ing for an ideal holiday break. The criteria was to re‐ view the quality of hotels, the availability of spas, yo‐ ga and meditation studios and green spaces, as well as the local climate in or‐ der to come up with the best places to visit. The only city in Spain to feature is Marbella which has come in a close fourth behind two Florida resorts Orlando (first) and Miami (third) and Wellington in New Zealand (second). The only British entry was Brighton at number 11 and perhaps a little sur‐ prising considering the reg‐ ular reports of tourists be‐ ing robbed Rio de Janeiro in Brazil came in at 27.
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Royal visit to Gibraltar THE Earl and Countess of Wessex arrived in Gibral‐ tar in the early evening of Tuesday June 7, five hours late, after their flight had to return to Heathrow due to a technical prob‐ lem. Knowing that the Span‐ ish government has in the past complained about any Royal Visit (the last being the same couple in 2012) social media was abuzz with humorous comments that this was a Spanish plot to deny airspace. A planned walkabout on Main Street for Tuesday was quickly postponed un‐ til Wednesday morning and after being greeted on the tarmac by Governor, Sir David Steel as well as the Chief Minister and his wife, the couple visited the RAF base where Prince Ed‐
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ON ARRIVAL: Greeting the Royal couple.
ward gave the Royal Salute. Next on the agenda was a short stop at The Nau‐ tilus Project at the Bayside complex, to discuss Gibral‐ tar’s marine environment with students before mov‐ ing on to the Convent (the Governor’s residence) for a formal dinner. Although not officially planned, as there was a considerable number of people outside of the Con‐
vent waiting to catch a glimpse of the couple, they stopped for a chat. The three‐day visit is part of a series of Platinum Jubilee trips by different members of the Royal Family to a number of countries with close links to Her Majesty. During this time, they will tour the Rock, meeting different people and visit‐ ing some of the major sites of interest.
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Mijas Food Bank ONE good sign that some people are beginning to recover from the difficul‐ ties caused by the pan‐ demic and loss of jobs is the reduction in food de‐ livered to the Mijas Food Bank. On Tuesday June 7 it received 10 tons of food from the Spanish Agricul‐ tural Guarantee Fund which is some seven tons less than the previous shipment as demand is dwindling. The number of families being assisted is down to
83 and according to Councillor Zapico “this is a positive piece of infor‐ mation that supports the employment plans and the economic policies that we at the council are implementing to reacti‐ vate the local economy after two very complicat‐ ed years.” The Food Bank which was created by the coun‐ cil and is managed by the Red Cross supplies food to families identified as being in need of support by Social Services.
Filming in Casares MORE a paella western than a spaghetti western, filming started on a short which is a tribute to the genre of 70s west‐ erns in Casares today Thursday June 9. Sacrilegio tells the story of a tip‐off and an execution among a gang of bandits who, fleeing from justice, hide in a lonely spot in the Sierra de Ronda and the entire movie will be filmed on location in Casares. A number of local residents who are involved in film mak‐ ing and composing will be involved in the making of the short film which is being produced by a team from Malaga Province. Much of the shoot will take place in one of the fields near the mass grave of Cerro de la Horca.
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Financial assistance ON June 8 the Malaga Provincial Council announced that it would ac‐ cept requests for financial assistance from companies affected by the fire in the Sierra Bermeja to a total of €1 mil‐ lion. Companies and self‐employed workers involved in farming, ranching, forestry operations, restoration and rural tourism in one of seven munici‐ palities affected by the fire, Genal‐ guacil, Jubrique, Farajan, Júzcar, Pujer‐ ra, Benahavis and Casares have until June 27 to present a claim. There are two types of aid: Firstly, there are subsidies for cur‐ rent expenses on goods and services in the commerce, restaurant, lodging, agri‐food, forestry and livestock sec‐ tors.
In such cases, real estate lease or sublease expenses may be included; electricity, water and gas supplies where the economic activity takes place; maintenance of digital tools (websites, e‐commerce, mobile appli‐ cations, among others); and rental ex‐ penses for equipment, machinery and transport elements linked to the pro‐ duction process to a maximum of €6,000. The second option will be granted for the acquisition of investment goods in the agri‐food, forestry and livestock sectors, which include the purchase of machinery, tools, equip‐ ment and production processes; soft‐ ware for digital transformation as well as expenses for changing the crop or irrigation method and the acquisition
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Aid aimed at small municipalities in the Sierra Bermeja.
of transport such as tractors, vans, trailers and delivery motorcycles. For this assistance, the amount to be received will vary depending on the investment made. When the amount of the project, VAT excluded, is less than or equal to €10,000 a grant will be awarded for the total amount
but when the amount of the project exceeds this, payment will be 85 per cent of the total spend up to a maxi‐ mum of €30,000. The eligible expenses must be made or have been made between September 8, 2021 and December 31, 2022.
Sports weekend Credit: Gibraltar Government
Chief Minister meets Pope ST PETER was known as the Rock so it was very appropriate that the Chief Minister of Gibraltar should bring greetings from his Rock to St Peter’s descendant His Holiness, Pope Francis. Fabian Picardo and his family, wife Justine and their children Sebastian, Oliver and Valentina were received at the Vatican in a private audience with the pontiff on Monday June 6. The Chief Minister said: “I was greatly honoured to have time to speak privately with the Holy Father today. “I presented Pope Francis with the good wishes of the People of Gibraltar and I took a message of best wishes from the Bishop, Monsignor Carmel Zammit, on behalf of the Catholic Church in Gibraltar. “I left His Holiness with a gold medal of our Lady of Europe, presented on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar for the People of Gibraltar.
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Mr and Mrs Picardo met with HH Pope Francis.
“I enjoyed my time with Pope Francis enor‐ mously and felt honoured and greatly hum‐ bled to have time to speak openly and freely with Pope Francis in private.” Pope Francis will no doubt know a great deal about Gibraltar as before making Gibraltar born priest Mark Miles an arch‐ bishop and Apostolic Nuncio to Benin and Togo, he was for many years the Pope’s in‐ terpreter.
FORMER manager of the Spanish National Football Team Vicente del Bosque will return to Estepona to take part in the 45th 24 Ho‐ ras Deportivas event which returns after a two‐year hia‐ tus due to the pandemic. Running from Friday June 10 to Sunday June 12 at the Parque Ferial y Deportivo some 70 different sporting activities will be highlighted with special attention to fut‐ sal, basketball, handball, mi‐ ni‐basketball, volleyball, rhythmic gymnastics and tennis competitions. The exteriors of the fair‐ ground will also house a ring and two stages, a main
one where exhibitions and performances take place with another for martial arts and there will be 60 stands where local compa‐ nies dedicated to sports, leisure and health will be in attendance. The fair booths in the venue will host chess, bad‐ minton, billiards, darts, table football, table tennis, judo, bench rowing tournaments and a fashion show. Other competitions will take place in different sport‐ ing venues across the town and it is expected that some 6,000 will take part in the ac‐ tivities before an audience of around 20,000.
MARBELLA is hosting more than 400 international and highly influential travel cre‐ ators and influencers in the world at the TBEX Congress (Travel Blog Experience) for one week with many visi‐ tors staying until next week to discover more about the city. The last event of this type was held in Washing‐ ton DC and in welcoming the visitors, Mayor Ángeles Muñoz, highlighted the im‐ portance of the event for the international promotion of the municipality, the province and Andalucia. The visitors, mostly from the United States and Europe, started their activities on Tuesday June 7 with a tour of Marbella Old Town and then moved to the Adolfo Suárez Congress Centre for a series of meetings and dis‐ cussions on the following Wednesday and Thursday.
Win a trip THERE is still time to have the chance to win a trip for two to Italy as the Fuen‐ girola Spring Campaign continues until June 20. Supported by the council some 140 shops and estab‐ lishments throughout the municipality are participat‐ ing and when you spend €20 or more in one of them you will receive a free raffle ticket so that you can take part in the draw to win the holiday.
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ON Thursday, June 2, the British Embassy in Madrid hosted a patriotic day of ju‐ bilee fun at the Ambassador’s residence. Hosted by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, and his wife Maria An‐ tonia Elliott, the day saw British charity representatives, press, and community heroes from across Spain come out to
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British Embassy celebrates celebrate this historic occasion among Union Jacks, bunting‐ and of course‐ a Jubilee cake. The ambassador welcomed guests to his residence, before talking about the importance of the jubilee and Her Majesty’s reign.
He explained: “It is a testa‐ ment to the respect we have for the Queen that you are all here today. “The Queen has been on the throne through some of the most extraordinary mo‐ ments of the last century, in‐ cluding the fall of the Berlin wall, and before that even the building of the Berlin wall! “She has also seen 14 US presidents in office, as well as British 14 prime ministers. “She had been on the throne 13 years when I was born and I would have to work another 40 years just to match her.” He added: “We all have our own impressions of the Queen, but for me, among her many jobs, she is my boss. “It is not difficult for me to say that she is the world’s greatest diplomat. “She has travelled more widely than any other monarch and attended over 21,000 official events. She has helped support millions of enduring relationships be‐
tween countries. “No one has done more to strengthen bonds of friend‐ ship, understand and re‐ spect between nations than the Queen.” The ambassador then revealed that as part of the jubilee cel‐ ebration and The Queen’s Green Canopy scheme, British embassies around the world have been planting trees to mark Her Majesty’s remarkable reign. He explained he and his wife had planted a red oak at the residence as part of the celebrations. The young tree was unveiled in front of guests by Maria Antonia. Closing his speech, the am‐ bassador thanked the chari‐ ties and community groups across Spain who work to help expats and the local commu‐ nity. He also congratulated consuls Sarah‐Jane Morris, Lloyd Milen, and Charmaine Arbouin for their part in help‐ ing the British community in
JUBILEE FUN: The British Ambassador hosted guests from across Spain.
Spain. He also thanked healthcare professionals across Spain for their work during the pandemic. Before raising a toast to the Queen, the national anthems of both Spain and the UK were played, with entertainer Stevie Spit singing the British version. Michel Euesden, publisher of the Euro Weekly News, said: “It was so refreshing to hear a representative of the UK so warmly congratulate the health system of Spain, a truly marvelous, underrated asset of our adopted homeland. “We need to ensure our vulnerable and elderly obtain every assistance weaving their
way through this now we are entrenched in the post Covid Brexit era. “Our voice must be united in saying, ‘go and see the doc‐ tor. Don’t wait until it is too late. Go TODAY’.” Lynda Woodin, of the British Benevolent Fund, Mar‐ bella, also praised the event. She said: “It’s a wonderful day! It’s so lovely to meet so many other workers from across Spain.” Thank you from the Euro Weekly News to the ambas‐ sador for hosting the event, as well as his team for their work bringing everyone together for the day, and the brilliant Stevie Spit for donating his time to entertain guests on the day.
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More airport officials Anna Ellis SPAIN’S Ministry of Interi‐ or has confirmed that more than 200 additional police officers will be sta‐ tioned at Adolfo Suarez Madrid‐Barajas Airport this coming summer, ac‐
cording to Spanish press. With regard to the sum‐ mer campaign, the Interior Ministry has said the tradi‐ tional reinforcements will be implemented, “as usu‐ al, with more than 200 ad‐ ditional personnel at
Visit cancelled FORMER King of Spain, Juan Carlos, has yielded to his son King Felipe’s request and cancelled his upcoming visit to Spain. Juan Carlos had planned to visit between June 10 and 18, but, in a tense meeting two weeks ago with his son, Juan Carlos was convinced to postpone his trip, according to the media. He recently spent a weekend in Galicia, at the home of a friend, after almost two years of voluntary exile in Abu Dhabi, then visited his son in Madrid. Allegedly, it was a very tense four‐hour meeting be‐ tween father and son, where it transpired the latter had reproached him for the media exhibition of his return to Spain. King Felipe’s concern lies with the damage this would do to the image of the monarchy that he and his wife, Queen Letizia, are trying so hard to restore. Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 after close to 40 years in power after a corruption investigation.
Madrid’s airport.” The Regional Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sport of the Community of Madrid, Marta Rivera de la Cruz, reiterated on Mon‐ day June 6 the need for the central government to “resolve once and for all the collapse detected in the security and passport control at the airport.” Madrid city councillor for Tourism, Almudena Maíllo also asked the Min‐ istry of the Interior for an immediate solution to the delays in passenger con‐ trol at Adolfo Suarez Madrid‐Barajas airport, “where hundreds of trav‐ ellers have missed their flight connections today due to the interminable waits.” Maíllo said the lack of police at Barajas is causing “absolute chaos and cloud‐ ing the image of the capi‐ tal, which is working hard to recover the tourism lost due to the pandemic.”
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Tourism recovery ON Tuesday June 7, the Spanish government confirmed that seats scheduled by airlines to fly to Spain between June and August 2022 exceed 32.4 million, representing a 94 per cent recovery compared to the same period in 2019, pre‐pandemic, according to the lat‐ est data compiled by Turespaña. Spain’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, said: “After an ex‐ ceptional Easter Week, we are facing the summer season with good prospects, get‐ ting closer and closer to pre‐pandemic nor‐ mality.
“Spain is confirming its position as one of the most sought‐after destinations in the world this summer. This demonstrates the tourism segment getting healthier. With re‐ gards to tourism, the government is firmly committed to million‐dollar investments in our sun and beach destinations, amounting to €160 million between 2020 and 2021 alone.” Scheduled capacities from two main mar‐ kets for Spain, the United Kingdom and Ger‐ many, already show a recovery level of 92.2 per cent and 91.5 per cent respectively.
81 migrants rescued Joshua Manning THE Red Cross in Almeria provided humanitarian as‐ sistance to 81 people res‐ cued from various boats intercepted within 24 hours along the provincial coastline by Guardia Civil patrol boats, as reported by local press. In total, immediate emergency response teams (ERIE) were activat‐ ed nine times in the port of the capital of Almeria to
assist the rescued immi‐ grants, reported the Red Cross. The boats were sighted by the Guardia Civil Mar‐ itime Service at various points along the east coast of the province, from the Cabo de Gata‐Níjar natural park to Mojacar. The news comes shortly after a total of five people were remanded in custody last month after being ac‐ cused of trying to smuggle
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Boats intercepted.
a total of 63 people into Spain by sea, receiving payment of an estimated €3,000 when they alleged‐ ly skippered a skiff from the coast of Algeria to Almería.
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Crossing the Strait Chris King THE transit of Moroccan people from Europe to North Africa, known, as Operation Crossing the Strait 2022, began on Sun‐ day, June 5.
Since 1986, the OPE has been organising round trip transit for citizens of Mo‐ roccan origin who travel from European countries to North Africa in the sum‐ mer. It represents one of the largest movements of
Yacht collision TWO yachts sailing towards the Canary Islands sank after colliding when one went to the aid of the other on Friday, June 3. The Calisto with its two crew members had reportedly radioed for help, with the yacht Julios responding to the call. Both yachts were sailing to Gran Canaria. During attempts by the three crew on Julios to assist the Calisto, the two yachts collided and began sinking. The crew managed to float a life raft, abandoning both vessels. A merchant vessel in the area went to their aid rescu‐ ing the crew, however, they were unable to salvage the two yachts which have sunk to the bottom of the ocean. The National Centre for Maritime Rescue, along with its colleagues from Cape Verde, notified the ship that the yachts needed assistance. The vessel had to do a U‐turn to go back and rescue the sailors, all of whom are under‐ stood to be in good health with no injuries.
people between conti‐ nents in such a short space of time. Social and medical assis‐ tance services, reinforced by the presence of social workers on board the long‐ distance ships enabled dur‐ ing the 2021 edition of the operation, will continue to operate at the level of the Marhaba points deployed by the foundation in Mo‐ rocco and abroad. A workforce of nearly 1,000 people will be mo‐ bilised, including Founda‐ tion teams, social workers, doctors, paramedical man‐ agers, and volunteers to listen to Moroccans living abroad, assist them and provide them with the nec‐ essary support and assis‐ tance, the same media out‐ let informed. Authorities in Rabat also announced a series of tele‐ phone numbers for Moroc‐ cans who return to their country to spend their holi‐ days.
Anna Ellis COUPLES can now rent out Barcelona’s iconic Camp Nou Stadium for their special day after it was recently reported the club was in financial trou‐ ble and must generate an in‐ come of €500 million before June 30. The cheapest option for smaller weddings at the ground with around 25 to 50 guests comes in at €1,600. The higher end of the bud‐ get is a package called ‘The Grandstand Hall’, which al‐ lows seating for between 300 and 1,000 people and offers spectacular views of the pitch. This will set couples back €13,500. In addition to the wed‐ dings, Barcelona Football Club also offers fans the chance to play on their pitch. Until Saturday June 11, fans can pay €300 each to play at the Camp Nou for an hour. Friends and family are also able to watch for a fee of €30. The experience guarantees at least 40 minutes of playing time, use of the changing rooms and showers as well as walking out the tunnel.
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Food alerts TWO alerts were issued by Spanish health authorities on Fri‐ day, June 3, warning of products sold by Lidl and Mercadona. In the first case, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) reported the presence of salmonella in the 500g packaging of minced poultry meat (Chicken‐Turkey Burger Meat) sold by the German supermarket chain Lidl. According to Aesan, the alert was raised by the community of Aragon, through the Coordinated System for the Rapid Ex‐ change of Information (SCIRI). So far, no cases have been de‐ tected in Spain. The affected lot is number 3369, with an expiration date of June 3, 2022. The second of the alerts declared has to do with chia seeds in Mercadona’s Hacendado brand. This case has been report‐ ed through the Valencian company itself in a statement, due to the presence of the soy allergen not being included in the product labelling.
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Reggie’s Dino Run What’s on Returned safely from UK.
FOLLOWING my cancelled flight last week, my return flight went according to plan and I was very pleased to ar‐ rive back in Malaga two days later than expected but I made it. I did almost forget to bring a mask which it’s important to remember as they are still compulsory on flights to and
DINO RUN: There was a fantastic turn out on the day, even a few dogs joined in.
from Spain. Arrival in Malaga was very smooth and happy to report no delays. The weekend brought me
to la Plage, Casanis. This is quite a popular spot in Elviria and on Saturday, June 4 it was the starting point for Reggie’s
What’s New WELL Love Island is back on our screens, which means there won’t be a Fiat 500 on the roads after 10.00pm! I have to confess I do enjoy a little of Love Is‐ land. For me it’s the different personalities ‐ and the bikinis ‐ and it also gives me an oppor‐ tunity to discuss certain issues with my own teenagers.
During the opening episode I was in shock to see one of the islanders, wearing Crocs, which my teenagers have informed me are back! They are going to be top of the list this sum‐ mer. Yes it’s official, Crocs are back in fashion! I hated them last time and can only say I have a feeling that’s not going to change.
Dino Run in aid of Great Or‐ mond Street. There was a fantastic turn out, on the day; mums, dads, teachers and children from Reggie’s old school the English International College, and even a few dogs, joined us. While it was somewhat emotional, I felt a great sense of pride in our community, and sometimes we need re‐ minding of just how lucky we are. More than 200 turned out on Saturday for Reggie’s Dino Run. The day has raised an amazing €8,288 so far. The race was won by Frankie, Reggie’s older broth‐ er and Holly, his sister, made a lovely speech which was watched live by Reggie and his mum Carley live online from the UK. We even brought a giant di‐ nosaur for the occasion. Mr Will, one of the EIC teachers, volunteered to be the di‐ nosaur and even did the walk in full costume.
THIS week sees the return of the Feria to Marbella, which we are very excited about. The Feria San Barnabe is a year‐ ly event and turns Marbella into a wonderful party town awash with colour. The daytime fair takes place in Parque de la Alameda. Here you find a selection of Andalucian and Mediterranean cuisine. From different styles of paella to churros with choco‐ late sauce, it is an opportunity to sample some of Spain’s finest tapas. Cartojal is the most popular drink at the fair. It is a sweet wine that is taken very cool. Once you drink a little, you will want more. However my advice drink it in moderation as it is strong and we want you to have good memories of the Fe‐ ria. The Feria is a wonderful experience and opportunity to see the cultural side of Spain. The Spanish take it very seri‐ ously and wear their finest flamenco couture. It is so nice to see the families gathering in their traditional dress from grandparents to babies. It is a meeting place for all to enjoy. And every time I go to the Feria, I also feel a sense of belonging, and remind myself how lucky I am to live in such a wonderful place. There is a fairground with lots of rides for the children and today Thursday, June 9 in the evening it is half price for all under 12. Friday, June 10 is a holiday in Marbella so Mer‐ cadona, banks, town halls will all be closed ( they are open outside Marbella). The evening hosts many different events, from flamenco shows to live music, wine tasting, pageants, and cooking ex‐ hibitions. It is a real experience and one I promise you won’t be disappointed with. Saturday will see a spectacular firework display. The evening part is set up south of the highway in the Ar‐ royo Segundo area. The road that gives access to the La Cineada tunnel will also be used, from the roundabout that exists to the south of Arroyo Primero sports Centre. Please note the buses timetable will alter during the Feria. When you have finished at the Feria why not head to Marbella deportivo where the fiesta and party will continue. Gavin from Lemmon, which is located on the front and open to 6am, told me they were looking forward to a week of Feria madness. Serving drinks and cocktails, with DJs and sax players, Lemmon is the place to be after dark in Marbel‐ la. Open daily from 6.00pm. For reservation 643 567 955.
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The menu extends to fresh fruit platters, superfoods, toasts and breads, pancakes, and sweet treats. Take for example, the sensational pineapple carpaccio, with toasted coconut, yoghurt, and mint, it’s as much a visual feast as it is a healthy temptation! There are plenty of surprises to discover too, like the chai, mango and passion fruit ‘parfait,’ full of fresh tropical flavours. As waves gentle caress the shore, and the mellow tunes of the DJs fill the air, you’ll want your delicious morning to last for ever.
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THERE are a number of one‐ week courses at the Malaga Picasso Museum for children aged between four and 12. The idea is for the children to get to enjoy the works of Paula Rego and Pablo Picasso through fun activities such as games and artwork including pastel, painting, engraving and collage. The first two days will allow
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Children’s museum workshops those taking part to get to know the pastels of Paula Rego and the ceramics of Pablo Picasso, investigating new ways of creating. On the third and fourth days, the fascinating stories narrated by Rego in some of her works, together with the
curious characters created by Picasso, will lead them to imagine, write and illustrate their own stories. On the last morning, they become artistic curators of their own works and those of their colleagues, launching a collective exhibition that their
family and friends can visit to say goodbye to this week of art and fun. The workshops which take place in the museum gar‐ dens, Plaza de la Higuera and art rooms will begin at 10am and end at 2pm, although for those families who request it, a supervised play space will be set up, which will begin at 9am. There are three courses, June 27 to July 1, July 4 to 8
Discovering the world of art.
and July 11 to 15 at a cost of €100 per child (15 per cent discount for siblings) and in‐ cludes visits to the Museum and all the artistic materials used during the five sessions.
Registration at www.museopicassomalaga.o rg and at the museum ticket offices but children will need to have a reasonable stan‐ dard of Spanish for their age.
Happy Birthday Salón Variétes CURRENTLY closed for With the pandemic the summer, the Costa and the loss of income del Sol’s only dedicat‐ from its shows, there ed English language was some doubt theatre the Salón Var‐ about its continued fu‐ iétes in Fuengirola cel‐ ture, but thanks to the ebrates its 37th Birth‐ support from resi‐ day on June 14. dents and members The doors of a con‐ the theatre was able verted cinema were to raise sufficient opened on that day in funds to keep going The theatre in Fuengirola. 1985 and a huge cast and will be back again of volunteers and pro‐ in September with a fessionals has been entertaining theatre selection of entertainment of all types plus lovers ever since. of course the annual pantomime.
Gastrobar Casino Marbella OVER the years, casinos have had a reputation for serving exquisite food to their guests and now the Gastrobar Casino Marbella has added a number of new dishes to its menu. Situated within the Hard Rock Hotel building, the restaurant’s young chef Agustín Román has learned his trade in Michelin star restaurants in Germany, Spain and the USA. The menu is complemented by a fine wine list and guests may experience the ambi‐ ence and excitement of the casino main room whilst enjoying top quality food and drink.
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MARBELLA MOMENTS BY NICOLE KING HANDS waving and voices raised in Spain can easily be mistaken for people having a heated argument, whereas usually it’s just folk engaging
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It’s aloud in casual conversation. Perhaps from my 20 years in Madrid following over a decade in a very Spanish Mar‐ bella back in the early 80s has
accentuated what must have already been my natural ten‐ dencies for ‘enthusiastic’ con‐ versation. My friend Lynda of‐ ten comments that the people at the back of the room can’t quite hear me when engaging in after lunch chat times; but for me it’s quite normal, we’re in Spain. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons I felt so at home when back in Madrid last week, loud is allowed. My visit was specifically to attend the Jubilee garden par‐ ty held at the British Ambas‐ sador’s residence in the capi‐ tal city. Within minutes of my arrival though I knocked a tray out of a waiter’s hands whilst gesticulating emphatically, as would any good Spaniard. Fortunately, it only had a cou‐ ple of half‐empty glasses on it and wasn’t a big deal, but it did remind to be on my best ‘British’ behaviour.
It was a fine event with all sorts of fascinating guests and although there were many people chatting simultane‐ ously, with live entertainment in the background, the noise level remained most re‐ spectable throughout. The highlights for me were catch‐ ing up with my fellow mem‐ bers of the press, seeing the Consulate team, eating the traditional coronation chick‐ en, egg salad and cucumber sandwiches and admiring all the hats. We should all wear hats more often. After the Jubilee event I met up with some friends and ended up in a small vermouth bar in the heart of the city; it was truly hard to hear each other speak and although it gave the place a great atmo‐ sphere, it was quite strenuous on the vocal chords. Only being in Madrid for a brief visit left me little time to
With Sally of the EWN at the Garden Party.
do much else but it was a great opportunity to stroll around some familiar streets, admire the variety of architec‐ ture and catch up with a few old friends; certainly, all good for the soul. A short break but a good one. On the train ride back to Marbella the bar carriage was full of revelling Spanish trav‐ ellers, all chatting heartily at ever‐increasing decibels, again making it impossible to be heard over the ruckus. Even for me, who loves the mayhem, actually found it quite refreshing to return to my own seat, one of the last available to return that day
and ironically located in the si‐ lence carriage. PS. Join me tonight for an‐ other new episode of ‘Mar‐ bella Now’ on RTV Marbella, first showing at 11pm and please do pass by the Feria this week; but be prepared, it too is going to be loud.
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AS druids descend on Stone‐ henge to celebrate the sum‐ mer solstice on June 21, the Costa del Sol in particular gets ready to party two days later for the Noche de San Juan. According to Christian teachings, John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus Christ who baptised him at the be‐ ginning of his ministry as a
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Noche de San Juan rabbi, was born on June 24 hence the celebrations the night before. Traditionally, the Spanish in Costa del Sol build bonfires on the beaches and then fol‐ low a pattern that has
evolved over the centuries whereby at midnight having enjoyed no little food and drink, the braver amongst them run into the purifying sea. Then having emerged from
the sea, they jump over the fires either for good luck or to make a wish, depending on the area as fires were be‐ lieved to ward off evil spirits in pagan cultures. Also, in some areas, a little like Guy Fawkes, revellers construct images of Judas Is‐ cariot which are thrown on the fire in memory of his be‐ trayal of Christ. Many councils organised music for the event, but have
Jumping the bonfire.
clamped down hard on the launching of oriental fire bal‐ loons because of the per‐ ceived danger to the environ‐ ment. Whilst many prepare their
own picnics or cook sardines on the beach, one of the best ways of enjoying the night is at one of the hundreds of beach side restaurants dot‐ ted all along the Costa del Sol.
Forma Sonata concert IT’S only Baroque and roll but you’ll like it as Torremolinos welcomes musicians Keiko Takeuchi (transverse flute) and Juan Manuel Santos (harpsichord) on Friday June 10. They will be playing a selection of Baroque music with five sonatas by Tele‐ mann, Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Scarlatti at the concert to be held at the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Cultural Centre from 8.30pm. Keiko Takeuchi was born in Hiroshima, Japan and studied in Madrid before set‐
tling in Torremolinos and her chosen in‐ strument the transverse flute which emerged in the renaissance period is thicker than a modern flute. Juan Manuel Santos is primarily an or‐ ganist who was born in Antequera but now teaches at the Municipal School of Music in Torremolinos and is principal or‐ ganist at the Santa María del Mar Church. Admission to the Forma Sonata concert is free of charge with no reserved seating until capacity is reached.
Another escape room FUENGIROLA free escape room is dedicated to gen‐ der equality. Aimed at young adults over 12 years old, it will be held at the Colores de Los Boliches building to‐ day Thursday June 9 and Friday June 10 with sev‐
en daily sessions from noon to 8.40pm. The event is all about Las Sinsombrero, who were a group of women artists born between 1898 and 1914. They were painters, poets, novelists, sculp‐ tors and illustrators who, with their work and ac‐ tivism, tried to change the existing norms in the Spain of the 1920s and 1930s.
Thus, through taking part in the one‐hour es‐ cape test those partici‐ pating will learn more about gender‐based vio‐ lence and the need to eradicate it. Those wishing to take part must email inscrip ciones.areaigualdad@fue n girola.org to register in advance for this unique opportunity to enjoy a different and fun leisure and cultural activity.
Councillor Rodríguez announced the event.
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Would you like to see Meriatur: Your Finnish travel agency in Spain what the year ahead holds for you? A TIME honoured New Year’s Eve Finnish tradi‐ tion claims you are able to do just this. ‘Tinanvalanta’ as it’s known in Finnish, ‘Molyb‐ domancy’ as it’s known in English is the art of melt‐ ing a horseshoe shaped object either made from iron or tin. The proceedings begin as soon as the new year starts, by filling a bucket with about seven litres of water and keeping it as near to where you are go‐ ing to melt the horseshoe. It is preferable to use a ladle. Partakers tend to melt the horseshoe shaped object over a stove or a fireplace. The Finnish recommend not overheating the horse‐ shoe shaped tin and, once it has melted to a liquid, they drop the melted piece of tin into the buck‐
et of water from10cm above the bucket. In the bucket the liqui‐ fied metal solidifies and the resulting solid shape predicts your fortunes for the following year. For example, a bubbly surface of the tin will bring you fortunes, whereas a fragile surface predicts misfortune dur‐ ing the following year. A ring indicates mar‐ riage; a house, success in business; a heart repre‐ sents pleasure. A horse promises a new car, get‐ ting bird means that dur‐ ing the following 12 months you will be lucky and that you will travel. The tradition was adopted by Finland in the 18th century, but it is claimed that it was An‐ cient Greece, where the future was originally pre‐ dicted in this way.
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Peter McLaren‐Kennedy MEMBERS of the Royal Family wished Lili‐ bet happy birthday, taking to Twitter to congratulate the youngster as she turned one year old on Saturday June 4. Despite the continued strained relations within the family, warm wishes were sent by grandparents, aunts and uncles and other members of the family. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were re‐ united publicly with their family for the first time in two years as they attended the Jubilee thanksgiving service on Fri‐
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Lilibet’s day day June 3. Controversy was sparked with the child’s choice of name, which was HM Queen Elizabeth II’s nickname as a toddler after she had difficulty pronouncing her one name. Her grandfather, King George V, called
her ‘Lilibet’ imitating her own attempts to say Elizabeth, a nickname that stuck and has remained with her ever since. The family flew in from their new home in the US ahead of the celebrations, with the expectation that Lilibet would be in‐ troduced to her great‐grandmother.
Lilibet now one-year-old.
EXPLAINER: Why the New visa for graduates UK’s travel misery THE UK media has been full of reports about the travel misery the country has and is experiencing, with many ask‐ ing the question why? For some, the media is be‐ ing unduly harsh in their de‐ scription of the situation say‐ ing that the country is not the only one experiencing travel problems. Certainly, the UK is not unique in experiencing is‐ sues, with Malaga, Dublin and Schiphol airports all making the news in recent days. But in the UK these cancel‐ lations seem to have become a daily occurrence. So why as travel returns to normal are the airlines and the airports unable to cope? The pandemic Restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic re‐ sulted in airlines losing most
of their income with few or no flights taking place. Many have simply lost millions and therefore have had to cut costs to survive, and that lack of resources is making it diffi‐ cult for these companies to fund a return to normal ser‐ vices. Staffing Allied to the issues around the pandemic, most airlines either put their staff on per‐ manent furlough or laid them off in an effort to cut costs. Now that the airlines need those staff back they are find‐ ing that many are unwilling to return. Clearance and training That then leads to the issue of training and security clear‐ ance. With the number of newcomers to the industry,
authorities are struggling to deal with the high volume of security clearance applica‐ tions. Passenger volumes Many of the problems have also arisen as a result of a sharp increase in passenger volumes, which does appear to have caught the industry off‐guard. So who gets to take the blame? On the one hand, the gov‐ ernment is blaming the travel industry with Transport Minis‐ ter Grant Shapps saying that it needs to get its house in or‐ der. On the other hand, the in‐ dustry is bemoaning lack of support from the govern‐ ment.
THE UK government’s new scheme to attract graduates from the world’s top 50 uni‐ versities began on May 30. The government hopes the scheme will attract the best and the brightest graduates from around the world to come live and work in the UK. Unlike previous schemes, the new visa is only open to those who graduated within
the last five years from one of the top universities in the world. These high potential in‐ dividuals will not need a job of‐ fer in order to apply, but will need to be able to sustain themselves until they are able to find employment. The visa, which will be open to everyone irrespective of their nationality or where they were born, will be for an initial
two‐year period for those with a bachelor’s or master’s degree and three years for those with a PhD. Applicants will need to pay £715 (€840) plus the immi‐ gration health surcharge, a fee which allows migrants to the UK to use the NHS. Graduates will be able to bring their families who will need to have maintenance funds of £1,270 (€1,490).
Community service Anna Ellis SHAMED by the public back in April this year, West Ham footballer, Kurt Zouma, was filmed kicking his cat. Zouma avoided jail after being sen‐ tenced to 180 hours of community ser‐ vice for pleading guilty to abusing his Bengal cat back in February, according to the British press. The Frenchman, 27, was filmed kick‐ ing, slapping and throwing the cat in disturbing footage filmed by his broth‐ er, Dagenham and Redbridge foot‐
baller Yoan. The video took place in his home in London and was posted on Snapchat by Yoan just moments after it happened. Kurt admitted two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected ani‐ mal by kicking it in the abdomen and slapping it on the head at Thames Mag‐ istrates’ Court. The judge also ordered Kurt to pay the RSPCA’s prosecution costs, which total over £8,000 and both will pay a £95 vic‐ tim surcharge.
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Freedom after 41 years Personalised caskets Peter McLaren‐Kennedy JOHN HINCKLEY JR, the would‐be assassin who tried to shoot Ronald Reagan back in 1981, has been granted his full freedom by a federal judge some 41 years later. According to a recent re‐
REAGAN: Was shot back in 1981.
Scotland ties THE UK Government Minister for Scotland, Iain Stewart, recently returned from the Nordic countries following a sucessful mission to grow trade links and learn about Faroese infrastructure. Scottish exports to both countries are worth more than £695 million (€817 million) a year alone, according to the UK government website. In total, the UK and Denmark have a £12 billion (€14 billion) trading relationship (imports and exports) and the figure is £881 million for the UK and Faroes. Minister Stewart undertook a packed programme in Copenhagen and Tórshavn, including meeting key in‐ dustry representatives and leading political figures. The Minister also discussed sanctions against Russia and the issue of Russian vessels in Faroese‐UK shared fishing waters. Minister Stewart said: “Scotland plays a vital role within the United Kingdom and it was an honour to pro‐ mote our interests in Denmark and the Faroe Islands to encourage greater trade links to directly benefit Scottish communities."
port, Hinckley was granted full freedom on June 1, with the judge saying that he had com‐ plied with all his restrictions and posed no further risk to society. Hinckley tried to assas‐ sinate Ronald Reagan on March 31, 1981 in a botched attempt that left the president with a punctured lung from which he later recovered. In the process he wounded the White House press secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy and Washington police officer Thomas Delahanty. Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity at a 1982 jury trial, and was put in the care of a psychiatric institu‐ tion. During the hearing in Washington, US District Judge Paul Friedman lifted travel and internet usage restrictions against Hinckley, who has been living on his own in Williamsburg, Virginia. The order will take effect on June 15, after the judge has said he would grant Hinckley unconditional release in September.
A TEXAS‐based artist has donated person‐ alised hand‐painted caskets for every child murdered in the recent Uvalde School shoot‐ ing. Trey Ganem, who refused to be paid, met with the families of all 18 children and one of the two teachers killed in the massacre at Robb Elementary School to learn more about the deceased. Driving nearly four hours from his home town of Edna, he put together a series of unique designs that pays homage to each vic‐ tim. Each one is tailored to reflect the life and
interests of each child, with some bearing sports, others superheroes and others ani‐ mals. Ganem was contacted by the ‘Texas Funeral Directors’ association who offered him a con‐ tract to paint the caskets, but he refused in‐ stead taking it upon himself to buy and paint the units free of charge. Each casket costs up to $3,800 (€3,600) to make. The artist and his 25‐year‐old son worked for 20 hours to have the hand‐painted caskets ready and delivered on Friday May 27, just days after the massacre.
Alarm bells in China Chris King ACCORDING to local me‐ dia, researchers at the Ji‐ uquan Satellite Launch Centre in northern China have discovered a vehicle carrying a GPS jammer. This find comes just weeks before the next lift‐off of the Shenzhou‐14 manned mission which will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. If this finding is officially confirmed, it would be the
first time China has de‐ nounced an incident of this type before a launch. Located in Jiuquan, in the Inner Mongolian Gan‐ su province, the launch centre claimed to have detected interference sig‐ nals of unknown origin in early May. They were apparently activated repeatedly, but intermittently. Techni‐ cians reportedly spent days studying them until
they found their origin. The device in question is believed to have been a small frequency transmit‐ ter, the type that can emit interference signals. These generally operate in a range of less than 10 metres and can be pur‐ chased in any of the popu‐ lar e‐commerce portals of the Asian country. Unlike the United States and Canada, China has not prohibited its purchase.
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Gas field gets go-ahead Peter McLaren‐Kennedy SHELL’S North Sea Jackdaw gas field has been given the go‐ahead after it received final regulatory approval. The approval was announced on June 1 by Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. An environmental study was submitted back in January 2020 for the development of the gas and condensate field according to NS Energy. The ultra‐high pressure, high temperature (UHPHT) reservoir will be con‐ nected to the existing Shearwater plat‐ form. The Jackdaw platform won’t be perma‐ nently manned but will be attended to by staff on the Shearwater.
Located nearly 275km east of Aberdeen in the central North Sea, the well will be situated in waters more than 75m deep. The well was first identified in 2005 and is more than 5,000 metres below the seabed. The Jackdaw gas field with its capacity of 215 million cubic feet a day will go a long way toward reducing the country’s reliance on imported gas. Once fully operational the gas field is expected to reduce imports of gas from Russia by around 25 per cent. Thank you for taking the time to read this article, do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up‐to‐date local and interna‐ tional news stories and remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Kevin Spacey in court Anna Ellis KEVIN SPACEY faces four sex‐ ual assault charges against three men. The actor has vowed to “prove his inno‐ cence” in a British court. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had also authorised a charge against the 62‐year‐old for engaging in sexual activity without
consent. The alleged incidents took place in London between March 2005 and August 2008 and in Gloucestershire in April 2013 and, because he is not in the country, Kevin Spacey has not been formal‐ ly charged, according to British media. A spokesman for the
House of Cards actor said: “I appreciate the Crown Prose‐ cution Service’s statement in which it carefully reminds the media and the public I am en‐ titled to a fair trial, and until proven otherwise.” The allegations follow a re‐ view of evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in their investigation.
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Partial ban on oil imports Anna Ellis EUROPEAN Council chief Charles Michel has said “the European Union has agreed on a partial ban on Russian oil imports.” In a Tweet on Monday, May 30 he said “Agreement to ban export of Russian oil to the EU. This immediately covers more than two‐thirds of oil imports from Russia, cutting a huge source of fi‐ nancing for its war machine.” Michel’s Tweet followed an extraordinary European Council summit, attended by EU leaders in Brussels to dis‐
Russian oil to be banned.
cuss a sixth package of sanc‐ tions against Russia, accord‐ ing to the media. The leaders of the Euro‐ pean Council have confirmed that the EU agreed to ban 90
per cent of Russian oil im‐ ports by the end of the year. Ursula von der Leyen, pres‐ ident of the European Com‐ mission said in a press con‐ ference, “Russian oil delivered by tankers would be banned, while an exemp‐ tion will be made for the southern segment of the Druzhba pipeline. “The northern segment of the pipeline serves Poland and Germany ‐ who have agreed to the embargo. The southern part goes to Hun‐ gary, Slovakia and Czech Re‐ public.”
Tamagotchi-like virtual children Anna Ellis THE development of computer‐generated ba‐ bies could be ‘one of mankind’s most important technological breakthroughs’. The overpopulation crisis could be solved within 50 years, thanks to the evolution of ‘virtu‐ al children’, according to British media. Catriona Campbell, one of the UK’s leading au‐ thorities in artificial intelligence and a former British civil servant and diplomat said, “Comput‐ er‐generated babies that cost just £20‐a‐month
are likely to become commonplace by the early‐ 2070s,” she said. “We’re already well on our way to creating the Tamagotchi Generation which, for all intents and purposes, will be ‘real’ to their ‘parents’.” Catriona added: “Virtual children may seem like a giant leap from where we are now, but within 50 years technology will have advanced to such an extent that babies, which exist in the metaverse are indistinct from those in the real world.”
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Eurovision winners Peter McLaren‐Kennedy THE winners of the 2022 Eurovision con‐ test, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra, have auc‐ tioned their trophy to raise funds in the sup‐ port of the country’s army as it fights to re‐ pel Russia’s invading forces. Auctioned on May 29, the proceeds from the sale of the crystal microphone which was sold for $900,000 (€835,000), will go to‐ wards buying drones. The post on their Facebook said: “You guys are amazing! We appreciate each and every one of you who donated to this auc‐ tion and a special thanks to the team Whitebit who pur‐ chased the trophy for $900,000 and are now the rightful owners of our trophy.” According to the
post, the funds will be provided to the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foun‐ dation, an organisation that helps the Ukraini‐ an Army. They will, ap‐ parently, use the funds to buy three PD‐2 un‐
manned drones. Kalush Orchestra won the 66th Eurovi‐ sion Song Contest in the event that took place May 10 to 14 in Turin, Italy with their entry Stefania.
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THANKS to the invention of ‘Dr Dolittle machines’, scien‐ tists claim we could soon be having two‐way conversa‐ tions with our pets. Scientists and experts from around the world have been involved in the cre‐ ation of various bits of tech that can use artificial intelli‐ gence to discern what ani‐ mals are saying, according
Chat with your pets to British media. A team from Tel Aviv Uni‐ versity, Israel, used ultrasonic frequency detectors to ‘trans‐ late’ the communicative nois‐ es of bats in one study. Dr Yossi Yoval explained how bats emit mixed‐fre‐
quency signals that echo off their surroundings. Bat’s brains can then pick up on these echoes and use them to create a picture in their minds like “zooming in and out with your eyes”. Dr Yossi went on to say
that this is similar to but, not explicitly, their animal “lan‐ guage”. But, he said that with the help of artificial intelligence, humans could soon begin eavesdropping on their pet’s conversations too.
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Monkeypox pandemic unlikely By Anna Ellis ON Monday May 30, the World Health Organisa‐ tion (WHO) said they did not believe the monkey‐ pox outbreak outside of Africa would lead to a pandemic. A WHO official said “it remains unclear whether infected people who are not displaying symptoms can transmit the disease,” according to US sources. In May, there has been more than 300 suspected and confirmed cases of monkeypox with most cases in Europe. No deaths have been report‐ ed so far.
If you get infected with monkeypox, it usually takes between five and 21 days for the first symp‐ toms to appear. Monkeypox can be caught from infected ro‐ dents (such as rats, mice and squirrels) in parts of west and central Africa. Monkeypox can also spread from person to person through: touching clothing, bedding or tow‐ els used by someone with the monkeypox rash, touching monkeypox skin blisters or scabs (including during sex) and the coughs or sneezes of a person with the monkey‐ pox rash.
s s e n i s u WOMEN in B Powerful women Much has changed for women in business since the 15th century, when widowed Katherine Fenkyll took over her husband’s drapery business in Tudor London. In our Women in Business special, we have been exclusively interviewing local female businesswomen as well as looking at changes throughout history, famous females leading the way and more…
OLLOWING Katherine Fenkyll taking over her husband’s business, other notable early milestones include the launch of the first women’s magazine ‘The Female Spectator’, published by Eliza Haywood, and The Sex Discrimination Removal Act, allowing women to practise law. In 1968, 850 female sewing machinists went on strike at Fords at Dagenham for equal pay, this paved the way for the Equal Pay Act two years later. In 1969, six days before her 22nd birthday, Bernadette Devlin became the youngest ever member of the British parliament. 1970 saw the Equal Pay Act come into force - an Act to prevent discrimination, regarding terms and conditions of employment, between men and women. In the same year, Lloyds of London Insurance admitted the first female underwriters. 1972 saw Rosie Boycott and Marsha Rowe launch Spare Rib, Britain’s first feminist magazine and in 1973, Stella Brummell was voted the first Businesswomen of the Year. Also in 1973, women became allowed onto the floor of the London Stock Exchange for the first time and in 1976, The Equal Opportunities Commission came into effect to oversee the Sex Discrimination and Equal Pay Acts. The 80s saw The Sex Discrimination Act (Amendment) come into force, enabling women to retire at the same age as men, as well as Julie Hayward - a canteen cook at a shipyard in Liverpool - becoming the first woman to win a case under the amended Equal Pay Act. In 1991, Opportunity 2000
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pay gap dropping to 15.4 per cent. The 20th century forged the way for huge changes includ-
ing the first female bank manager, transport minister and train driver. Today, almost a third of small businesses in the UK are female owned as women carve the way to the top. Other notable names from history which influenced women in work include Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, wax modeller Madame Tussaud, and Agnes Marshall, the ‘Ice Cream Queen’. A poll via OnePoll found Michelle Obama to be the top role model in the world of work according to females, followed by Emmeline Pankhurst and Deborah Meaden. According to a study of 2,000 women, increased maternity benefits (32 per cent), flexible working hours (43 per cent), and more women holding senior positions (45 per cent) are some of the ways many women believe the working world has improved for them over the past 10 years. However, there are still advances women would like to see in the workplace - with increased pay, equal job opportunities and less sexism the main changes they’d like to see in the future. It is interesting to note that, when searching or applying for a job, women look for flexible working (62 per cent), development opportunities (47 per cent), and strong policies for diversity and inclusion (32 per cent). Women have come incredibly far in the world of work, thanks to acts such as The Sex Discrimination Removal Act and the Sex Discrimination (Amendment) Act, and there are so many milestones and successful females to celebrate.
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DMC’S is a family-run business with over 35 years of experience in the glazing, construction and steel industry as a specialised manufacturer of glass curtains, stainless steel and windows and doors. Established on the Costa del Sol nearly 20 years ago, we spoke with owner Carlie Jones and her daughter Mollie about what it’s like being a woman in business. Carlie started the business with her husband and father in a small locale in Las Lagunas. It was just the three of them and Carlie’s brother-in-law working for the company and Carlie would often be seen unloading large sheets of glass with the men in her family and helping to manufacture the units. Over the years the com-
FAMILY BUSINESS: Carlie Jones with daughter Mollie who has joined the company. pany has expanded greatly and now occupies two large units, employing around 20 staff manufacturing windows and doors, stainless steel, glass curtains, steel struc-
tures and much more. In fact, they can help you with all your glass needs! In the past four years, Carlie’s daughter Mollie has joined the company and is an amazing asset
to the family business. Living in Spain for most of her life, Mollie is able to deal perfectly with Spanish clients, reps and admin to ensure that the company runs even more
smoothly. Carlie said it’s a pleasure to see her daughter thriving within the business, hoping to see Mollie running the company when she retires. When asked about working in a predominantly male field, Carlie said that a mixture of both men and women is what she feels makes RDMC’S such a success. Jokingly, she said it does niggle that people naturally ask a female if they can speak to the boss. She winked and laughed saying: “It used to bother me but I’ve gotten good at putting people straight on who the boss is!” Mollie agreed with her
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mother that, for them, it works with the mixture of both but she isn’t sure if that was the mix of men and women or it being a family business that makes them work so well together. When asked if she would recommend running your own business, Carlie said that as a youngster she was always trying different business ideas and always felt entrepreneurial, loving the buzz of making a business work. She warns that you need to be able to live with less sleep and more stress as there are no set hours when running your own business. As a well established company on the coast, covering from Nerja to Gibraltar, it looks like they will be here in another 20 years with the addition of Mollie!
Davina McCall tackles menopause
THIRTY years ago, Davina McCall burst onto the scene and paved the way for a new wave of authentic and bold female presenters. Now, Davina continues to speak out about change. At the age of 54, Davina has been fearlessly tackling taboos surrounding the menopause on behalf of females across the world. Last month, her second documentary aired on Channel 4 Davina McCall: Sex, Mind & the Menopause, exploring how the menopause can affect the mind as well as the body, with memory loss and brain fog decimating women at work. In these trail-blazing documentaries, Davina describes her own menopause journey, dispelling the myths surrounding the transition, and addressing the shame and fear around hormone replacement therapy. During filming for the latest Channel 4 documentary, Davina said: “I don’t think I’ve ever worked on a project that
DAVINA McCALL: Bringing the topic of the menopause to the fore. has affected me so deeply. “I get home after filming and sometimes I just sit down and cry ... from deep frustration and anger at how we are
failing women. This film isn’t just for menopausal women, it’s for their partners, their fathers, their brothers, and their sons. We’re all in this togeth-
er. “I used to think that menopause was an age thing and now I realise it’s a woman thing. For far too long, there’s
been a shroud of embarrassment, shame and fear around this topic, and this is where it stops! The former Big Brother presenter has been bringing this topic to the fore after going through the menopause made her feel “invisible” and “frightened.” She revealed she did not tell anyone she was struggling - now she is making sure other women do not go through the same experiences. In the latest documentary, Davina hit out at the societal expectation for women to simply “soldier on” through the menopause, saying “That is what we have been taught to do, what we have been brought up to do as a woman.” After filming the first documentary, the presenter explained she initially feared it may have been “the biggest mistake of my life”, but was then overwhelmed by the positive responses she received.
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Unrivalled events with Sam Woodrow International S
A M W O O D R O W, a professionally trained performing artist who grew up in a small village in Buckinghamshire, delivers exclusive experiences and unique moments with precision and technicality as an extension to a continuous love of the Performing Arts. By expressing passion through strong execution, combined with a fresh and fierce attitude, she will ensure your events are a head above the rest and produces exceptional results. From ballet to break dance, Sam has trained and performed since the age of three, attending multiple dance classes every day after school and even at weekends! She didn’t realise she could turn her passion into a career that could take her around the world!
After deciding she didn’t want to study at University, Sam auditioned for some of the top dance academies in the UK and was accepted into them all, ultimately choosing the prestigious Urdang Academy in Angel, London, to continue her dream. After graduating, Sam set her sights on becoming a professional performer in a highly competitive field, despite this, succeeded and obtained multiple contracts in the UK and overseas! After several seasons performing around Europe on behalf of other agencies, Sam began reaching out independently to obtain her own national and international clients. With a passion for performing, limitless contacts, experience in working for highly renowned companies and the drive to succeed, Sam then
began to reach out to other artistic professionals with the goal of creating incredible groundbreaking events, to offer her clients some of the best visually stimulating talent and entertainment out there. Sam, now along with her creative team of costume and prop designers, photo and videographers, hair and makeup designers, all produce bespoke live productions together by bringing imagination to life and approaching client visions with the utmost attention to detail. Sam and the team have now held multiple residencies across the Costa del Sol, Greece, Cyprus, France and where it all began, the UK and ensure each client experience is unique.
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Women’s Global Empowerment Fund:
Enabling Ugandan women to build a future through microfinance WOMEN’S GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND is a charitable non-profit organisation founded in 2007 that provides women in northern Uganda access to microcredit loans, business and leadership development training, and literacy and health initiatives. The organisation was founded on the belief that microfinance can be a revolutionary concept, and when bundled with educational programming, can build social capital and increase the potential for women’s empowerment and success. It is this belief that inspired its founder, Karen Sugar, to create the organisation, and it is the driving force behind its Credit Plus programme. Investing in women and families by creating a social network provides not only economic opportunities but also educational opportunities. This can help women to build livelihoods and a brighter future for the entire family. Women’s Global Empowerment Fund is dedicated to the women who are working to create a better future for themselves and their children every day. They are at the market selling goods, raising chickens, rebuilding their
Women’s Global Empowerment Fund is dedicated to helping create a better future. communities, attending their repayment meetings, taking care of their children, hauling water, cooking, cleaning, and fighting: fighting for respect, dignity, security and the right to dream. The executive director and founder of Women’s Global Empowerment Fund,
Karen Sugar, has worked for social justice and improving the lives of women for most of her adult life. While in graduate school, Sugar was introduced to the concept of microfinance. She became passionate about the potential for poverty alleviation and women’s
empowerment. Her motivation is the belief that poverty is imposed and it is entirely possible to eradicate it. Before founding WGEF, Sugar worked with homeless women and children in Atlanta, Georgia, and was a community organiser for reproductive rights in Denver, Colorado. She teaches nationally and internationally about microfinance, philanthropy, sustainable human development and women’s empowerment. In a 2012 Denver Post article by John Moore, Sugar was quoted as saying: “When you give a small loan, and support, to a woman, you see the entire family potentially lifted out of extreme poverty.” Sugar’s driving force was helping women, she said, “because, as women, we all have a common experience. No matter what we look like, or the colour of our skin or our religious beliefs, we’ve all experienced violence or abuse, marginalisation, oppression, sexism, a lack of adequate health care and the challenge of raising healthy children.”
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Exclusive interview with Sam Woodrow International
OW based in Benahavis, Malaga, Sam has performed and held residencies in Spain, Greece, Cyprus, the UK and the Costa del Sol. In our Women in Business special, we spoke with Sam about how she created her successful production company, what motivates her and what her plans are for the business. What does your business offer? We offer small - full-scale productions inclusive of consultation, performing artists, choreography, photo and cinematography. We also offer complete event styling and decor, make-up artistry including SFX and set and prop design. We pride ourselves on creating a captivating experience for all our clients and their guests. I can tell you now, our fire shows are the most advanced on the Costa del Sol and
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we use innovative products and chemicals to set us apart from the rest! Have you always wanted to own a business? Not really! I always wanted to perform professionally which I was lucky enough to achieve in such a cutthroat industry! However, the running of my own business really came as an accident as part of me pushing my own career and having opportunities land on my lap. As stressful as it can be, Now I wouldn’t have it any other way! When did you start the business and what is your background in the field? After a season working abroad in Greece on behalf of another company, I had to come home and
Sam’s fierce and go-getter attitude has led her to start a business that sets her apart from the rest find my next job! I decided to reach out to potential venues on behalf of myself and without intending on it, they asked if I could provide oth-
er artists as well as myself! I thought, why not? And everything grew from there. Now I have my own agency, clients, performers, costume makers, media, events managers and exclusive shows to show for it! Have you noticed any difference between how men and women are treated in business? Yes! I once took my photo and videographer along to a meeting I had arranged for myself as I thought he could benefit from joining me, and the client, also male, spoke only to him for the duration of the meeting! I was the one making the decisions and I don’t think the client looked me in the eye once… With my name being Sam, it often
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shocks male clients that I’m actually female, it throws them completely, which is quite funny, and I now use it to my advantage. Do you have any advice? Keep pushing. If it is truly what you want, and this goes for anything. Don’t take no for an answer and keep learning and growing we only get one shot, and you can either watch other people take the lead or do it yourself. I have, and we ALL have knockbacks, but you have to get up and go again, and again, and again! Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Global! My team will grow and so will my clientele. There isn’t any other option. We have a strong core team now who are as invested as me and I know we can do anything if we keep pushing forwards!
If you would like to find out more or speak to Sam about a bespoke event, call Sam on hello@samwoodrowintl.com or call 662 457 889.
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Innovation and sustainability at WoodFactory A
S the concept of recycling and using reclaimed materials becomes increasingly more popular, WoodFactory in San Pedro Alcantara is finding that its business just keeps on growing. This unusual shop and factory is owned and run by mother of four Kristel Schoeman-Daneel, and is the first producer of high-quality wood furniture in the south of Spain. Kristel said of the innovative furniture: “In the Netherlands, furniture made of recycled wood is very popular, but on the Costa del Sol it was impossible to find these trendy sofas, tables, chairs and lounge sets.
WOODFACTORY: High-quality wood furniture for the outdoor life in Spain. “We thought it strange since they are perfect for the outdoor life in the south of Spain” - and so the idea for WoodFacto-
ry was born! Kristel’s contemporary furniture creates a feeling of Bohemian Chic made using quality
strong reclaimed wood that is made to measure - beneficial for the environment as well as making sure you receive your
desired product exactly. With an eye for design, the company also offers a range of made to measure cushions and inlaid tiles to ensure that homogenous look. Initially, the business was confined to individual customers in and around the Marbella area, but this has grown considerably so that now WoodFactory receives orders from all along the coast of Spain and she has become involved in working with interior designers to design whole bars and restaurants. Kristel has even received orders from as far afield as South Africa! WoodFactory can either supply from stock or can make products to customers’ requirements,
offering a very versatile range for every room in the house as well as outdoors. This includes indoor and outdoor kitchens, bathroom furniture, beds, nightstands, headboards, tables, chairs, stools, benches, sunbeds, sofas and stools, as well as accessories such as stunning mirrors, planters, desks, bread boards and chalk boards. WoodFactory can also produce complete projects that are tailored and made to measure to your wishes. Naturally this busy entrepreneur can welcome customers in fluent Dutch, English and Spanish and can also manage a conversation in French or German.
The most common furniture sizes can be found in the shop, while made to measure pieces will be made solely for clients. To see the furniture for yourself visit WoodFactory, Poligono San Pedro de Alcantara, Calle Budapest 16, ES-29670 San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella which is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Lots of examples of the innovative and beautiful furniture can be found at www.woodfactory.es, on Instagram as well as Facebook or you can call 620 230 376 to discuss your needs with Kristel.
Catalyst: Changing workplaces for women around the world CATALYST is a global nonprofit organisation supported by many of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women. Founded in 1962, Catalyst drives change with preeminent thought leadership, actionable solutions, and a galvanised community of multinational corporations to accelerate and advance women into leadership - because progress for women is progress for everyone. Catalyst’s mission, vision, and values are grounded in 60 years of experience in making change. Now, corporate leaders have an unprecedented opportunity and challenge: to reimagine the workplace so that it is truly inclusive. Those who do not participate in ‘The Great Reimagining’ will lose out on talent and may find them-
selves left behind. Only through more equitable and inclusive workplaces can we truly make work work for women - and for everyone. Catalyst’s work focuses on four key areas. The first area is advancing women by increasing the representation of women, particularly those from racially and ethnically marginalised groups, in corporate leadership and promoting equal access to career opportunities. The second area of focus is women and the future of work, which involves developing solu-
CATALYST: Progress for women is progress for everyone.
tions for women and underrepresented groups that give them full participation and equal opportunity in the 21st-century workplace. The third area is leading for equity and inclusion, which aims to deepen the understanding of workplace inclusion and equip global companies to remedy inequities across intersections of identity (such as gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, or gender identity). Finally, the fourth area of focus is MARC (Men Advocating Real Change), which has the
objective of engaging men to leverage their influence to advocate for gender equity in the workplace. Working with an impactful global community of more than 500 Supporter companies around the world, Catalyst builds positive change by partnering with leading regional diversity, equity, and inclusion organisations. With them, they host relevant, timely, regionspecific events; facilitate local training sessions and workshops; conduct cutting-edge research that captures the experiences of the people in these regions; and produce innovative, region-specific tools - providing Supporters everywhere with local and global perspectives so that they can make a real impact in their culture, country, and community. Progress for women is progress for everyone.
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Kristel Schoeman-Daneel of WoodFactory W
OODFACTORY was launched by longterm resident of Marbella, Kristel SchoemanDaneel, who wanted to bring the best of Dutch design and quality to the Costa del Sol. We spoke with Kristel about being a woman in business, what inspires and motivates her and advice for other people who would like to start their own business!
How has the company grown? When the shop first opened, it seemed to attract mainly northern European clients who understood the look, but I am delighted to have noticed that more and more of my customers are Spanish. Following the set-up of WoodFactory, my idea proved to be such a success that I expanded my line to also include decorative accessories that accompany my lounge creations. You’ll find my designs all over the Costa del Sol now, as some of the most popular bars and restaurants have chosen to furnish their businesses with the unique style that I brought to the Costa del Sol.
Have you always wanted to own your own business? I have always been an entrepreneur and had my own business previously. When I was pregnant with my fourth child, I decided to completely change my work because I had this WoodFactory idea. What is your background in the field? I made my business plan during pregnancy and started the business when my fourth child was three months old that is now exactly 10 years ago.
Kristel wanted to create a sense of Bohemian Chic.
What is your philosophy? I wanted to create a sense
WoodFactory is open from 10am until 4pm Monday to Friday. To speak with one of the team call 620 230 376 or email via info@woodfactory.es. Website: www.woodfactory.es • Facebook: @WoodFactory.Steigerhout.in.Zuid.Spanje Instagram: @woodfactoryspain
of Bohemian Chic with good quality strong furniture that lives - and that is certainly the case with WoodFactory. With an eye for matching the wood which can be coloured, we also offer a range of made to measure cushions and inlaid tiles to ensure that homogenous look. What inspires and motivates you? My clients inspire me, I work with so many fantastic clients, creating beautiful spaces together by using wood. Do you have any advice for people wanting to start their own business? If you want to start your own business make sure you have some ‘back-up’ money for at least a year and don’t do big investments in the beginning. If the idea/concept is good and you control the financial investment correctly it will work - so then just go for it!!
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Advertising Feature ECORBAÑO in Estepona, Malaga, is a family business specialising in the distribution and exhibition of ceramics and construction materials, using the most innovative and functional bathroom products and accessories. Founded in 1978, Decorbaño is known in the Estepona region for delivering beautiful designs using the most current materials and the best brands on the market. Whether you are looking to create and design your home, premises, business, terrace or swimming pool, Decorbaño has the tools, knowledge, team and over 40 years of experience to deliver exactly what you envision. Decorbaño will pro-
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vide you with quality workmanship and innovative ideas using your desired materials - from porcelain floor tiles to hand-painted tiles, terracotta, natural stones, furniture for your bathroom, custom glass screens, taps, mirrors, toilets, bathtubs, shower trays adjustable to your space, even hydromassage… Your dream project can soon become a reality! Whether you are looking for an oasis of calm, modern and minimalist, rustic or vintage, Nordic style colours and tones or a more
classic look, Decorbaño has the materials and a keen eye for style and detail to help design and create a space that you will love spending time in. Their customer-orientated approach and large 1,500 m2 showroom with over 100 bathroom styles guarantees you will find exactly what you are looking for and the best quality materials. To adapt to new needs, Decorbaño has now opened a 500m2 factory store, where you can browse everything they have to offer with the added benefit of factory prices! This is Decorbaño’s guarantee, in addition to their attentive and personalised service that only a local company like this can offer.
Got a new project in mind? See what Decorbaño can create for you by taking a look at their website: www.decorbagno.com or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/decorbagno/ Address: Juan de la Cierva Street, 20, 29680, Estepona, Malaga Telephone: 952 802 346 • Email: info@decorbagno.com
Rihanna: Shine bright like a diamond AS well as being one of the world’s most successful pop artists, Rihanna has made her way onto the world’s rich lists thanks to her business sense and keen eye for new opportunities. This approach has paid off. According to Forbes, Rihanna has “a total net worth of $1.7 billion, making her the richest female musician in the world and the richest female entertainer after Oprah.” Rihanna’s make-up line, Fenty Beauty, has won praise globally for being one of the first inclusive brands. She was inspired to create Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin after years of experimenting with the best-of-the-best in beauty and still seeing a void in the industry for products that performed across all skin types and tones. Starting with Fenty Beauty foundation, face primer and Gloss Bomb, she launched a
make-up line “so that people everywhere would be included,” focusing on a wide range of traditionally hard-to-match skin tones, creating formulas that work for all skin types. From the Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation, Hydrating Foundation & Powder Foundation that changed the game with 50 inclusive shades, to the fan-fave concealer and setting powder, to the wide shade range of cream blush, Fenty Beauty products are designed to feel lightweight and love to be layered. Most importantly, Rihanna creates make-up to inspire: “Makeup is there for you to have fun with,” she says. “It should never feel like pressure. It should never feel like a uniform. Feel free to take chances, and take risks, and dare to do something new or different.” After changing the beauty game, she decided to take over the skincare world. Starting with
a cleanser, toner and moisturiser she launched Fenty Skin to “create amazing products that really work, that are easy to use, and everyone can get in on.” Rihanna’s philanthropic work is also notable. In 2012, she founded the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) in honour of her grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite. Today, CLF supports groundbreaking and effective education, health and emergency response programmes around the world. With the voices of Rihanna and her fans, CLF also engages in global advocacy with the goal of improving the quality of life for young people everywhere. Current programmes include the Clara Lionel Foundation Global Scholarship Programme, the Clara Braithwaite Centre for Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados and the Barbados Micro Grants Programme.
RIHANNA: Has a keen eye for new opportunities.
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Davinia Perez of Decorbaño
HAT is the business and your role in it? We are two partners, my sister and myself. Decorbaño is a family business providing bathroom decoration and related to the construction of housing and reforms. The business was founded by my parents 45 years ago and, for the last 20 years, we have been working with a team of 10 other people. Our parents passed away five years ago and my sister and I are still motivated to make our company a reference in bathroom aesthetics.
nesswomen, in fact, I graduated in business administration with the clear objective of becoming a manager together with my sister at Decorbaño. Our daily work ranges from negotiating with suppliers of the materials we display and stock, to customer service, checking accounts and balance sheets, and what excites us most is decorating our showroom and helping our team.
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Have you always wanted to run your own business and what made you start your own business? In our case, we knew from an early age that we were going to be busi-
When did you start the business and what is your background in the field? Decorbaño started in 1978 when my father left his family business on the line to take up the idea of a bathroom and construction shop.
DAVINIA PEREZ: Loves dealing directly with her clients.
What motivates and inspires you?
What motivates and inspires us most about our work is the design, we love dealing with our direct clients to help them in their building projects. Our inspiration comes from the education we have had since we were children in the approach to the taste for decoration. Do you have any advice for people wanting to start their own business? Be constant, never give up and believe in order to create your project! Where do you see yourself in 10 years? We would like to see ourselves with another site and continue to be more of a reference than ever, perhaps also expanding and diversifying our offer.
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EnviroCare Spain Amanda Robinson:
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ELEN is the CEO of tions, and renovations, EnviroCare / Maskeepinging us on our terbuild Spain. toes with up to date inShe has specialised stallation and renovaknowledge instrumental tion fashions. Giving in the installations of air full attention to even conditioning, pool heatthe smallest of deing, solar, and property tails is one of our renovations, heading the strengths. company jointly with her Envirocare is over a Helen has specialised husband Phil. Helen was dequarter of a century old lighted to contribute to our that’s a huge statement. knowledge. Women in Business SuppleSocially - how is the Cosment. She said there are ta del Sol? many technically specific female owned We married on a local beach and our companies on the Coast - to be highlight- children were born and schooled here. ed in the Euro Weekly focuses on how in- They are all grown up now, and followdustrious the expat female community ing their own dreams. The location is is. gorgeous, we are always just a stone’s What is it like working on the Costa through from the beach, and the moundel Sol? tains are breathtaking. Spending time I adore living on the Costa del Sol. with friends is easy, with such a relaxed Living within an international, multi cul- outdoor way of living. tural neighbourhood, is totally inspiraFavourite Quote: tional. Working with clients worldwide, “There is an Ocean of Opportunities”. who bring their own ideas on installa- I love these words.
The best way to contact EnviroCare Spain - MasterBuild Spain is via email info@envirocarespain.com You can also call on 952663141 or send a WhatsApp message 670409759 Find out more: www.envirocarespain.com • www.masterbuildspain.com
The Digital Gal
AMANDA ROBINSON is The Digital Gal. She is widely recognised in the digital marketing industry for her knowledge, training, skills and coaching as a Facebook Ads expert with her Swift Kick In the Ads Membership, her 4 Week Facebook Ads Training Bootcamp, and her creative chatbot skills. Amanda is also an author, international speaker, consultant, and educator who has taught thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs the foundational skills of Facebook Ads. After working in marketing for a large American corporate company, Amanda realised that wasn’t the career for her and started up her own water skiing company - before being sucked right back in through graphic design and photography, which are hobbies of hers. Naturally, she was led back into marketing where Facebook Ads became a thing. When it comes to tackling the complex and highly-technical areas of social media advertising and automated chat behaviour, you couldn’t ask for a better resource than Amanda Robinson! Particularly on Facebook, where ideas and features are changed daily. Amanda brings personality and passion to teaching others how to make Facebook Ads work for them, something that is imperative to businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs in this digital age. Amanda teaches her clients how to go beyond the boost button and start creating ads using Ads Manager, Facebook’s powerful tool that gives you more ad options, better reporting, plus more control over your ads and budget. She also teaches how to create your own custom audiences so that you can get your ads in front of the
Amanda Robinson is a Facebook Ads expert. most important people to grow your business, how to create a strategy that will help you get the most out
of your spend as well as understanding your reports and improving your campaigns with optimisation.
Sales sensei: Anita Nielsen LOOKING for the best way for accountability to work without micromanaging? Anita Neilsen sets up systems where your sales representatives can express what they want to be held accountable for and how to create personalised, differentiated value for clients. Anita is passionate about helping b2b sales and she believes that as technology gets increasingly sophisticated humans have to get increasingly, well, human. Anita is a Sales Enablement Consultant and Performance Coach with over 20 years of experience in B2B Business sales and support. Her clients learn to create differentiating value to accelerate growth, and create loyal, lifetime customers. Anita is passionate about helping sales professionals understand basics of psychology and human behaviour and apply them in consultative sales interactions to win better, bigger and more. Anita is also a founding member of the Sales Enablement Society. Her expertise and efforts in sales enablement have earned her the honour of being named as one of the Top Sales Enablement Consultants of 2018 by Selling Power Magazine. Her first book, ‘Beat the Bots: How Your Humanity Can Future-Proof Your Tech Sales Career,’ quickly became a number 1 best-seller on Amazon. With her Psychology in Selling training becoming a growing sensation amongst sales leaders wanting to create teams of high performing sales professionals, Anita shows sales representatives how to be a master at human to human (h2h) sales, differentiating them from robots and the rest. Anita is about behavioural change and teaching that to others through coaching and training using a holistic, practical approach to sales transformation that is based on years of trench experience. She also has a keen eye for recognising and understanding the culture of an organisation so that she can tailor her services to suit clients.
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Keep Cool with Ace of Shades
C E O F S H A D E S is a family-run business with years of experience offering both commercial and residential fitting solutions for awnings, glass curtains, interior/exterior blinds, security shutters, mosquito screen systems, UPVC doors and windows - as well as so much more. The team at Ace of Shades believes in using the best products at the best prices from Malaga to Sotogrande and the inland areas, resulting in many happy customers and an immaculate reputation on the coast!
I had run businesses in the UK, I came to Spain to enjoy life when Ace of Shades came along. It was an opportunity too good to let slip by, so we took a chance on it and began building. My passion is so strong that when I decide to do something it has to be perfect.
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For our Women in Business special, we interviewed Michelle Johnstone of Ace of Shades about her
ACE OF SHADES: A family-run business with years of experience. experiences and how she started this successful company.
Have you always wanted to run your own business and what made you start your own business?
When did you start the business and what is your background in the field? We started the business in 2009, it was an ongoing business we suddenly decided to buy. I had no prior knowledge, but thankfully the owner stayed on with us for a while to show us the ropes, so to speak, and the rest as they say is history. I then renamed and
branded the business. So began our journey with the EWN. What motivates and inspires you? Customer service, which I think is a very important aspect of our business. I love to see happy clients. Do you have any advice for people wanting to start their own business? The rewards are there but you have to be willing to put the hours in and be prepared to work hard. W h e r e d o y o u s e e y o u rself in 10 years? Haha! Hopefully enjoying my retirement whilst watching reruns of ‘Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun’...lol!
No job is too big or too small at Ace of Shades and the team are always happy to help or answer any questions you may have. If you are looking to improve your home or business, whether it is a complete extension or a single mosquito screen, speak to one of the team on 951 273 254 / 671 73 22 04 or email via info@aceofshades.design. Facebook: @AceOfShadesCostaDelSol Ace of Shades is open from 9am until 6pm Mondays to Fridays and 9am until 3pm on Saturdays.
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Shorter, simpler and quicker treatment with Estelle Mitchell
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STELLE MITCHELL is widely recognised on the Costa del Sol as one of Spain’s leading physiotherapists. Qualifying as a Chartered Physiotherapist in January 1978, having studied and trained with the RAF, Estelle has spent the last 18 years putting her wide and extensive experience to full use at the Bodyworks Health Clinic.
So what makes Bodyworks Clinic so special? Estelle explained: “I hope it’s my expertise! I have heavily invested both in money and training to have treatment options that work. Tha’'s probably the biggest factor - my patients get better. So what’s the first step to getting better? “A proper diagnosis. Understanding the real problem that’s causing pain and not just treating the symptoms. I was trained before we could rely so heavily on MRIs and other pictures, so we had to accuTORY BURCH is a highly successful fashion designer, businesswoman, and philanthropist from Pennsylvania, United States. She has her own midluxury fashion brand, Tory Burch LLC, which has more than 300 stores around the world and is also sold in more than 3,000 department stores. Founded in New York City in 2004, the Tory Burch brand has redefined American luxury from a global point of view. The company’s purpose is to empower women and women entrepreneurs. Giving back and supporting other women was part of the plan when Tory started the company. In 2009, she established the Tory Burch Foundation to advance women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship by providing access to capital, education and digital resources and tackling stereotypes that hold women back.
ESTELLE MITCHELL: You have to understand what is going on in the body.
rately diagnose the issue through detailed assessments of the person standing in front of us. For me, getting the diagnosis right means you are 80 per cent there. “You have to really understand what is going on within the body to treat it effectively. In my opinion too many doctors rely on MRIs to diagnose and don’t properly assess the patient, so they only get half the story. “For me, this is the downside to not working in the UK, where physiotherapy is a highly qualified profession. Here physiotherapists aren’t usually trained to the same high standard, they are not permitted to make their own diagnosis, the doctor tells them how to treat and how often! The methods I use have proven, clinical results, they are new, but accepted in the UK.”
Phone 952 883 151 Web: www.TheBodyworksClinic.com Email: info@TheBodyworksClinic.com
Estelle Mitchell. English Chartered Physiotherapist. MCSP, SRP, HPC, OCPPP. Grad Dip Phys. Col No 2070.
Tory Burch:
Women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and luxury fashion Tory has said: “My dream - my ambition has always been to empower women. Women’s equality is the evolution of humanity.” She has introduced many programmes aimed at empowering women, one of which is the #EmbraceAmbition global initiative, launched in 2017 to address the double standard that exists around ambition, which challenges stereotypes and unconscious bias surrounding race, gender and sexuality. She has spoken out about women’s rights on numerous occasions. In September 2017, for in-
TORY BURCH: Has redefined American luxury from a global point of view.
stance, she wrote a piece for the hugely popular American news magazine Time on pay equity and how equal pay brings benefits to society and businesses in general. In addition to her work through the Tory Burch Foundation, she is a member of the boards of several other nonprofit organisations, including the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the Startup America Partnership, the Barnes Foundation and
the Council on Foreign Relations. Burch has won numerous prizes for her work, including the Rising Star Award for Best New Retail Concept from the Fashion Group International (2005), the Accessory Brand Launch of the year award at the Accessories Council Excellence Awards (2007), the Council of Fashion Designers of America award for Accessories Designer of the Year (2008), the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award (2015) and the Retail Excellence Award from the Wharton School’s Jay H Baker Retailing Centre and Retail Leaders Circle (2022). Burch has been listed on the Forbes list of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women for several years. In 2020, she was named as 88th most powerful woman in the world. She has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 billion.
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Madi Askew of Costa Angels OSTA ANGELS CDS Care Services operate along the Costa del Sol, their services reach out to the elderly, disabled and recuperating individuals who require assistance with day-to-day living. The compassionate and professional team introduce carers who deliver excellent client centred care packages for hourly, 24-hour live-in, respite and palliative care. We spoke exclusively with the operational manager and shareholder at Costa Angels, Madi Askew, about being a woman in business, what motivates and inspires her and her advice for those wanting to start their own business.
What is your philosophy at Costa Angels? Our philosophy is empowering independent living and working inclusively, recognising and supporting diversity and personal choice. We believe that every person has the right to independent living whilst remaining in the comfort and security of their own home.
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Have you always wanted to run your own business and what made you start your own business? My childhood friend, Mia Thomas, asked me to move to Spain and run the business. As a frequent visitor to the Costa del Sol, I fell in love with the Andalucian culture and could see the continuing need for high-quality care due to an ageing community. When did you start the business and
What motivates and inspires you? The carers inspire and motivate me every day. Their dedication, commitment and compassion for what they do through some recent difficult times.
Costa Angels are ‘Assisted Living’ professionals based on the Costa del Sol. what is your background in the field? Costa Angels has been established for eight years. I joined four years ago
to grow the business due to my 30 years’ experience and skill sets within the care sector.
Address: Partida Lomas P20, Alhaurin el Grande, Malaga Open: 10am - 8pm Monday to Friday, 10am - 2pm Saturdays, closed Sundays Costa Angels telephone: 952 709 933, 611 289 381 or 686 402 030 Website: www.costaangels.com • Email: info@costaangels.com
Do you have any advice for people wanting to start their own business? Ensure that you engage a good Gestor as the bureaucracy here can be daunting. Patience, as people need to see that you are not a transient company. A sense of humour always helps during the difficult times! Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Still working in the field that I feel passionate about.
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THERE are already plenty of very successful women in business, but it is never too late to set up your own. There are certain top tips that anyone can apply for business success in 2022. Read on to find out what they are.
Business tips for starting your own company in 2022 ing so that you can offer it.
1. Choose your niche
3. Solve a problem It is important to create your new business in response to a need or a problem. The problem can be as simple as you want, but you need to know exactly what your business is trying to accomplish because this will directly impact your marketing and determine who your product or service is aimed at.
Which niche you select for your business is critical. If the niche is too broad, you may have difficulty identifying your target audience, but if you sell a very specific product or service, the niche may be too narrow. Try to find a business idea that is popular all year round and meets customers’ needs longterm. 2. Watch your competitors You need to know about your competitors’ products and services, marketing strategies,
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STARTING UP: Try to find a business that is popular all year round. pricing and the relationship they have with their customers.
If you have this information early on, you will know how to com-
pete and what you can do to be different. Find out what they are lack-
4. Build employee morale The secret to a productive team is keeping any employees happy and focused. Although the impact of employee morale, whether good
or bad, is significant and long-lasting, many entrepreneurs overlook it. Team-building exercises, extra training and regular meetings to ensure everyone is one the same page can all help to keep your workforce dedicated to your business. 5. Focus on the customer Making your business all about customer experience will ensure plenty of word-ofmouth recommendations. Try to see things from the customer’s point of view and really listen to what they have to say. This will allow you to find solutions to any problems you might ever have and leave them feeling that they have been heard. You could just give them a refund, but actually listening to them will pave the way for a long-term relationship.
Martha Stewart: More than four decades as a household name
THE entrepreneur, best-selling author and television personality Martha Stewart has enjoyed a long career that dates back to the early 80s with the release of the book that made her a household name, Entertaining, although she had her own catering business even earlier. Thanks to her creativity, determination and willingness to break boundaries, she became hugely successful and is now estimated to be worth approximately $400 million. Following the success of Entertaining, she released many other books, including Martha Stewart’s Quick Cook (1983), Martha Stewart’s Hors d’Oeuvres (1984), Martha Stewart’s Pies & Tarts (1985), Weddings (1987), The Wedding Planner (1988), Martha Stewart’s Secrets for Entertaining (1988), Martha Stewart’s Quick Cook Menus (1988), and Martha
Stewart’s Christmas (1989). She has written an astounding total of 97 lifestyle books over the course of her career. She has also been the author of a number of newsp a p e r columns and magazine articles and launched her own quarterly magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, in 1994. Her most popular magazine, however, is the monthly Martha Stewart Living, which was also made into a television show of the same name. Martha Stewart and her production team
MARTHA STEWART: Has enjoyed a long career.
earned 18 Daytime Emmy Awards for Martha Stewart Living, which received a total of 60 Emmy nominations over 10 seasons, and The Martha Stewart Show, which earned 20 Emmy nominations between 2005 - 2012. She has also been invited to appear as a guest numerous times on incredibly popular television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live. In 1999, she founded Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (MSLO), a multi-channel media and merchandising company
that produces home and lifestyle content and how-to guides on topics such as cooking, gardening, holidays, entertaining, crafts, weddings and household maintenance. Now in her 80s, Martha Stewart continues to work with a team of skilled and trusted staff at her website MarthaStewart.com to share reliable and practical information with her readers in order to help make everyday living more pleasant, enjoyable and effortfree. The website provides “tested-until-perfected recipes, DIY projects, gardening ideas, easy entertaining tips, beauty advice, and wedding inspiration” and aims to “help you celebrate the holidays, keep you informed on health news, and encourage you to refresh your home with design advice and cleaning tips.”
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Emma de Voss of The Bed Warehouse HAT is the business and your role? I own The Bed Warehouse, supplying UK brand name mattresses and beds from brands such as John Lewis, Relyon, Silentnight and Harrison Spinks. We also have beds manufactured for us in the UK whereby you can choose from a wide range of styles, fabrics, colours and sizes.
When did you start the business and what is your background in the field? We set up the business in both Spain and Portugal 12 years ago, my dad having previously owned successful bed shops in the UK. Because of him, I learnt about all of the technology that goes into a great quality mattress. Growing up in Spain it seemed that all mattresses were just a solid piece of foam and I had no idea of the luxury to be had and the importance of having the correct mattress. We are not all built the same after all so, of course, there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to beds.
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Have you always wanted to run your own business and what made you start your own business? This is a family business which started with my dad who manufactured his own beds even before I was born! We set up The Bed Warehouse both here in Spain and in Portugal as there was such a gap in the market for it. It was almost impossible for expats to find the quality of beds that they were used to and brands that they recognised and loved. With his
EMMA DE VOSS: Follow your dreams - anything is possible. contacts in the bankrupt stock industry, we can provide all of these at a fraction of the retail cost. Also, when it comes to a bed,
size is important! We specialise in UK Superking size (180x200cm) this larger size is not a common sizing in Spain.
What motivates and inspires you? I love having a job that I am passionate about. I always wanted to do something that would help people and in my small way, I really feel that I am. With the knowledge that I have, I can help people choose the
correct bed to suit them. It is so motivating to hear positive feedback from so many people who have suffered from back pain and sleepless nights and now have a better quality of life. It seems such a simple change but can have such a dramatic impact - since we spend a third of our lives in bed, it’s no wonder really! Do you have any advice for people wanting to start their own business? Having your own business can be a lot of hard work but also incredibly rewarding. If you are passionate about something and want to share that with other people, then there is no better feeling! With all of the struggles that we have all faced in recent years, a lot of people are finding it is time for a change. If you have the right motivation and dedication, why not follow your dreams - anything is possible! :)
Don’t lose sleep over your mattress! To find the perfect bed for you at an unbeatable price, visit The Bed Warehouse located on Centro Comercial El Zoco, Local 66-69, C. de Los Adarves, 29649 Calahonda, Malaga or call 634 187 700. Website: www.bedwarehousespain.com
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Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook’s top female executive helps women become leaders
SHERYL SANDBERG, from Washington, DC, is a business executive and philanthropist estimated to be worth around €1.8 billion. She is the chief operating officer (COO) of Meta Platforms (Facebook) and was previously the vice-president of global online sales and operations at Google and the chief of staff for United States Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Summers. Not only did she go on to become one of the most important figures behind Facebook’s rise to global success, but she is also helping other women along the way. In 2013, Sandberg published her first book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, which discusses problems such as the lack of women in business and government leadership positions, discrimination, sexism and workplace harassment. It became a bestseller and has sold more than one million copies. Following the success of Lean
SHERYL SANDBERG: Is dedicated to empowering women.
In, Sheryl Sandberg now has a successful organisation, LeanIn.Org, which is dedicated to empowering women. LeanIn.Org helps women come together to learn from each other and achieve their goals because women can be a powerful force
for change in the world. More than 50,000 women have started ‘Lean In Circles’ in 184 countries, and new Circles are starting every day. Circles bring together women from all walks of life. In these small groups, women get and give peer
mentorship, sharpen their skills, and have a place to be unapologetically ambitious. Circles are a safe space to share your struggles, give and get advice, and celebrate each other’s wins. LeanIn.Org advocates for better public policies and a more eq-
uitable workplace, because to make lasting change, we need institutional change. Their Equal Pay Day campaigns take aim at the gender pay gap. Their annual Women in the Workplace study - the largest of its kind - highlights the barriers women face and includes data-driven recommendations for how companies can do better. Their Mentor Her initiative calls on men to mentor and sponsor women, which is critical for workplace equality. On vital issues like sexual harassment and paid family leave, they take a stand. They run programmes to combat bias because changing the trajectory of women and girls means changing how we think about gender. From research-backed tips for managers to an initiative with the NBA that calls on men to do their part, LeanIn.Org gives people the tools to push back against bias at work and at home.
Cath Kidston: Quintessentially British CATHERINE ISABEL AUDREY KIDSTON MBE, famously known as Cath Kidston, is an English entrepreneur, author and fashion designer known for selling home furnishings and other products using her famous floral patterns. Kidston established her business with friend and partner Hugh Padham after she was asked to decorate his house, moving into the property and redesigning it to her taste. In 1964, Kidston launched her first store in Holland Park in London after recovering from cancer. She started selling renovated furniture and hand embroidered tea towels - later describing the shop as a “glorified junk shop”. By 2011, she had shops selling her designs in the UK, Japan, Korea and Ireland. Kidston describes her business as “producing products that people like a lot or they don’t like at all”, however, her floral prints dominated the high street market. She hints that her colour palettes were inspired by childhood memories of ponies, boarding school and her home. Kidston has said that the motivation to start her own business came from her mother, who was completely dependent on her husband and once he
THE BRAND: Offers various products with the iconic floral vintage prints. died she was left alone in a vulnerable state. This urged Kidston to be independent in every way, making her the ambitious and powerful woman who
created such a huge brand. Kidston has worked with huge brands including designing tents for Milletts, Nokia/Carphone Warehouse
mobile phones, Specsavers and Roberts Radios. In 2008, she collaborated with Tesco to produce shopping bags made from plastic bottles, which were sold to raise almost £500,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care and saved about six million plastic bottles from landfill. Despite a cancer diagnosis at the age of 37, Kidston has created a quintessentially British brand with prints that are recognised all over the world. Kidston was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours’ List in 2009 for services to business. Today, the brand offers various products with its iconic floral, vintage prints and designs, including beauty products, wash bags, skincare sets and hand creams - to name just a few. In 2010, she sold a majority stake of the company to private equity investors TA Associates, retaining a minority stake and remaining the Creative Director for the company. Cath Kidston also launched the ‘Be a Good Sport’ collection to celebrate the London Olympic Games. In 2020, Catch Kidston announced it was becoming “a digital-first business and re-imagining our flagship store after global lockdown.”
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HAT is the business? I run a successful preowned car business on the Costa del Sol, specialising in quality guaranteed Spanish registered cars, helping fellow expats find the right vehicle. I help clients ITV their cars by arranging bookings, collecting the car and taking it for the test - some of my golfing friends even ask me to ITV their cars while they are out on the course playing! When did you start the business and what is your background? I used to work at a newspaper in my younger days and started working with my late husband Gordon in Glasgow when we were in our 20s and we owned car showrooms. We moved to Marbella in 1986 and sold second hand cars until Gordon died six years ago. Thirty-six years ago when cars were advertised in newspapers, sellers used mobile numbers and you had no idea who they were! We were first to add our name ‘Robertson the name to
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JUST REMEMBER: Some leaders are born women.
I decided to go it alone to prove to myself that I could do it and that I could survive in a predominantly man’s field - building up this excellent reputation over the last 36 years made me want to continue. It feels good when clients tell me that I was recommended to them as someone to trust that sells good quality cars. It is satisfying to help other women that have been widowed and they feel relaxed dealing with me. I also have my ex-fiance, Alistair, from 52 years ago helping me - he came for a golfing holiday and stayed!
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What motivates you? Buying and selling quality cars with low kilometres that have been well maintained. I don’t have many cars, but they are all checked and in excellent condition. I do the paperwork and transfers of ownership through a Gestoria and explain all documentation to my customers. My family say to me “why are you still working at 72 years old?'” The answer is because I enjoy it! Do you have any advice? Do something you enjoy. Be it selling, cars, plants, clothes. Just remember, some leaders are born women. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully not pushing up daisies! Any final words? A quote from the famous film Casablanca: “Of all the car joints in all of the towns in all of the world, you come to mine.”
I work mainly part-time and by recommendation, I am often out driving so the best way to contact me is via email: therobertsonclan@gmail.com Leave a message: 952 832 173 • WhatsApp: 608 658 785 • Website: www.robertsoncars-spain.com
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Taking the leap: Nadiya Hussain MBE NADIYA HUSSAIN MBE, winner of The Great British Bake Off in 2015, has gone from strength the strength since finding fame on the popular Channel 4 show. She has gone on to publish 16 books and appears regularly on television. Nadiya’s success has given her a unique platform to address racism, the role of women, family and coping with anxiety. Speaking exclusively to Food Housekeeping Magazine, Nadiya said: “I’m so much more than just a baker,” she said. “I think it is really important, especially as women, to show that we are multifaceted, and to not be afraid of taking that leap into an environment that you don’t think you fit into. I jumped into a world that I thought had no space for me - and now I own it.” Nadiya is shaping her children’s future, as well as other young people’s, and constantly thinking about their experiences and how the world needs to change: “When I was growing up, men were revered. “They were the ones who were going to carry the family name and who were going to be financially better off than the women, but now the lines have blurred - and that has an impact on parenting. “I’m not raising my boys to be stronger ACTRESS Emma Watson became a high-profile advocate for gender equality in her role as a UN Goodwill Ambassador and now campaigns for ethical practices, equality in the workplace and sustainable initiatives in the fashion industry. Born in Paris and growing up in Oxford, London, Watson rose to fame in her role as Hermione Granger in the huge Harry Potter film franchise - this was to be her first professional acting gig. She is no stranger to the fashion industry, in 2005 she became the youngest ever cover star of Teen Vogue at the age of just 15. To date, she has had numerous top tier titles, including W Magazine, Vanity Fair and US and British Vogue. She has fronted two Burberry campaigns and became a Lancôme ambassador, starring in ad campaigns for the beauty brand between 2011 and 2013.
Nadiya’s success has given her a unique platform to address racism, the role of women, family and coping with anxiety.
than my girl; they are equals. The one difference is that I drum into my daughter the importance of financial independence.” When she was announced the winner of The Great British Bake Off, Nadiya said: “I’m never going to put boundaries on myself ever again. “I’m never going to say, ‘I don’t think I can.’ I can and I will” - and she did, but she has also paved the way for future generations. Nadiya has also spoken out about the racism she has faced since appearing on the show, and wants to change this - particularly in TV and publishing: “We have to question why there aren’t more people of colour working in television, publishing, the hospitality industry. “When I did this show I looked around and I thought, ‘Wow, there’s literally just me and the home economist, who’s Korean’. “If I ever feel like I’m complaining about anything, I have this god-awful fear that nobody will want to work with me ever again. So I’m really scared.” She called for more diversity in TV and publishing but said the situation had improved, adding that “now people say to me, ‘My daughter wants to do exactly what you’re doing’, and that is a lovely thing to hear.”
Emma Watson Her sensibilities date back to her teenage years. Back in 2009, she began working with People Tree, a fair trade fashion brand, collaborating on a line aimed at people under 24-years of age, and continued with the brand for three seasons. In 2011, Watson teamed up with Alberta Ferretti to create a capsule collection made from organic cotton, muslin and hemp, with part of the proceeds donated to People Tree. She was appointed as a UN Women Goodwill
EMMA WATSON: Campaigns for ethical practices, equality in the workplace and sustainable initiatives in the fashion industry.
Ambassador in 2014 and in September of the same year she launched her UN Women campaign - HeForShe - with an address at the UN headquarters in New York. Her work for the camp a i g n earned her a place on the TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. In 2016, the actress created Our Shared Shelf, a feminist book club. Watson is part of the TIME’S UP Entertainment Steering Committee and introduced the movement to the United
Kingdom, coordinating its launch at the UK Film BAFTAs in 2018 and building a network of hundreds of women from across the industry. Her consultation with the women’s movement led to the establishment of a new UK Justice and Equality Fund. The aim is to end cultures of harassment, abuse and impunity by funding expert organisations in this field. Watson has also assisted in the launch of new UK industry-wide guidelines on harassment and bullying with the British Film Institute (BFI), the British Academy of Film and TV Arts (BAFTA), and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) and other leading bodies. In 2019, Emmanuel Macron invited her to sit on the G7’s advisory Gender Equality Council and, since 2020, she has been a Director of Kering.
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Sady Alexandra Licintuña of Centro Hiperbarico ORN in Ecuador, Sady Alexandra Licintuña has been based on the Costa del Sol for 24 years, becoming a leader in her sector by using the most advanced technology… What is the business and your role? My business is called Centro Hiperbarico (Hyperbaric Medical Centre) in Estepona and I offer hyperbaric medicine. It is a medical speciality that consists of introducing the patient into a chamber programmed at a higher pressure than atmospheric pressure to breathe pure oxygen. I run the clinic and also treat patients. Have you always wanted to run your own business and what made you start your own business? When my husband suffered an acute myocardial infarction that left him in a deep coma for three months, the medical prognosis was not good, so I began researching how I could reverse the diagnosis. I started researching how I could improve his quality of life and discovered that Hyperbaric Medicine could do it.
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SADY ALEXANDRA LICINTUÑA: Have passion for what you do. I never imagined it would be so effective - my husband is now living a normal life. I discovered that there was nothing on the Costa del Sol about hyperbaric medicine, so, being an entrepreneur, this was the incentive to open the doors of the clinic. What is your background in
the field? My experience in the sector as an entrepreneur started with this new project. Prior to this project I have had real estate businesses in Madrid since 2002. When we saw the general improvement my husband had with this treatment, we moved to Es-
tepona on medical advice. Here I decided to start and open the clinic to help improve the quality of life of people who were going through the same situation. When did you decide to open the clinic? In July 2014 we opened the Hyperbaric Medical Clinic. At that time, few knew or had heard of this medicine, but after seven years we have more than 1,600 patients treated who have improved their health. How does it work and who can benefit from the treatment? When 100 per cent pure oxygen is breathed at high ambient pressures, the oxygen dissolved in the body fluids, especially in the blood plasma, is significantly increased, increasing its transport by more than 23 times and reaching all the body’s tissues, turning oxygen into a real medicine with its own therapeutic effects. Chronic pain, sports injuries, fibromyalgia, and stress are some
To find out how Centro Hiperbarico can help you, call 952 806 796 / 663 418 023. You can also call into the clinic located on Avda. España, 242, 29680 Estepona, Malaga. Email: comunicacion@centrohiperbarico.com • Website: www.centrohiperbarico.com
of the most popular treatments. Children with cerebral palsy and infant neurological damage have also benefited from this treatment. We are a reference clinic at European level and every year we receive children from all over Europe. What motivates and inspires you? I am motivated by the desire to continue helping other people by spreading the word about the benefits of hyperbaric medicine, which is little known in Spain but is becoming more and more widely known. In my personal life, I like hiking, walking and watching the sunrise with my dogs because it fills me with energy and vitality! Do you have any advice? The most important advice is that you have to have a lot of passion for what you want to do and be constant and, above all, believe in what you do. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years time I would like to feel at peace and calm. Enjoying everything I have done during this time. I also hope that I would like to see the business continue.
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Deborah Meaden: Dragon investor DEBORAH MEADEN, a highly successful female entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den investor, knew from a young age that she wanted to run her own business. Leaving school after her O-Levels and going on to study business at college, Deborah launched her own glass and ceramics company with very little capital - all at the age of just 19. Deborah’s glass and ceramics business supplied to upmarket stores such as Harvey Nichols, however, despite having sole agency rights, the products began appearing in other high street shops and without the finances for a legal fight, Deborah walked away. Following this, Deborah embarked on a number of other business ventures including a prize bingo concession at Butlins and a franchise for Italian clothing company Stefanel. With several successful businesses
Deborah Meaden knows what it takes to be a success in business. in the retail and leisure field under her belt, Deborah took up a position in the family arcade business and worked her way up to Operations Director before moving across into the holiday park side of the business - Weststar Holidays. In just two years, Deborah
was promoted to Managing Director and grew the company to provide high-quality UK family holidays for over 150,000 people a year. Set on securing her future, in 1999 Deborah undertook a management buyout borrowing the necessary funds from Lloyds to take over the busi-
ness. Her long-term plan had been to grow the business and a period of substantial investment marked the early years of TGGL, her newly formed group. With three prime sites achieving high occupancy rates in a fragmented marketplace, Weststar soon
found itself the target of several takeover approaches. Deborah eventually sold the company to Phoenix Equity Partners in 2005 in a deal worth £33m, whilst retaining a 23 per cent stake and an active role within the company. She sold her remaining stake in the business when Weststar was sold to Parkdean Holidays for £83m. Deborah joined the Dragon’s Den panel of investors for series three of the popular BBC programme and has since invested in a number of businesses. Deborah also actively supports a number of environmental charities and initiatives including the annual Observer Ethical Awards, which she has judged since 2008. Deborah is a fellow of the WWF, the world’s leading environmental organisation and she also acts as a Patron and Trustee for Tusk Trust.
Women changing the world Many businesswomen, entrepreneurs, women in politics and female researchers are changing the the way we think about women in the world of work… Publishing Although the majority of people have heard of the publication The Huffington Post, very few people know that the driving force behind it was very successful female entrepreneur Ariana Huffington. Huffington not only built the company herself but also proved that she was able to successfully sell the company to AOL for around $315 million. Even after selling the company, Huffington still has a big role in the daily operations. Technology and social media The saying goes “behind every successful man, there is a woman”
and Sheryl Sandberg the true founder of Facebook - is a great example of this. Often thought of as a man’s realm, Sandberg’s main focus was to generate revenue and help Facebook to become profitable. Her work helped the $100 billion company valuation. Science and research According to UIS data, less than 30 per cent of the world’s researchers are women, however, throughout the centuries, women have been incredibly influential in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Take Maggie AderinPocock MBE, for exam-
into STEM - changing the stereotype of scientists and TV personalities from being white and male.
Arianna Huffington is celebrated for her publishing prowess. ple, a once space-obsessed dyslexic schoolgirl who became one of
the top scientists and BBC presenter who now encourages young girls
Politics In politics, Labour MP Stella Creasy was recently denied maternity leave and also told to leave the Commons when she brought her sleeping baby into the chambers, causing uproar from fellow females. Together with the charity Pregnant then Screwed, Creasy is spearheading the This Mum Votes project to champion policies to help parents in all workplaces and to fund mothers to stand for office to argue for them -
making the world of work a better place for women. Fashion and design It wasn’t until Vera Wang designed her own wedding dress at the age of 40 that she decided to start her own fashion label, proving that age is just a number when it comes to business! Luckily, Wang had all of the right contacts, after working at Vogue magazine, in order to make her brand a huge success. Since starting the company, she has expanded to designing everything from jewellery to homeware and kitchenware, as well as clothes, shoes and accessories.
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HAT is your business and when did you create it? My business is Urbe Real Estate Marbella, we are dedicated to real estate management and solutions. Our company not only helps our clients to achieve their dream of owning a property on the Costa del Sol, but we also take care of everything related to works, reforms, maintenance, decoration, rentals...etc. So that our clients have peace of mind, guarantees and profitability when they return to their countries. In short, “We walk hand in hand with our investors so that they have peace of mind knowing that their investment or property is safe with us even if they are outside Marbella.” What is your experience in the field? I started in real estate at the age of 17 in the family business. In Madrid I was working with big real estate brands for many years and for the last eight years we have been focusing on the Costa del Sol, although we also have investors and properties in Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Malaga. All
Ely Duque of Urbe Real Estate and Investment this with the collaboration of our partners/collaborators. Have you always wanted to have a business? Yes, I have always had my own businesses! I set up my first business when I was nine years old at school selling notebooks, colours and pens that I recycled, painted and sold them at a lower price. So my thing is vocation and a bit of masochism considering the times we live in...Haha! Have you noticed any difference between men and women in business, ie how things are done? Yes, it is noticeable. But the truth is that every day I also notice that many colleagues are changing their mentality as well as investors. In this sector there are too many of us, I could say too many, so that gives us the opportunity to choose who to work with or col-
laborate with. That will never be an impediment to keep growing in all aspects. What motivates and inspires you? It motivates me when I see clients smile with their new house or flat, when they see their dreams come true, when they say thank you and go back to their cities or countries knowing that they are in good hands. And what inspires me, this city inspires me, it inspires me to know that when we make a sale or do a job for a client, we are all helping each other and when I say all of us, I mean all of us! Within our company we also have a social section, in which we help and donate money to associations and people who look after lost or abandoned animals. Do you have any advice for people who want to start their own business?
Ely Duque helps clients to find their dream property on the Costa del Sol.
My advice is to fight for your dreams, even if the world tells you otherwise. Entrepreneurship is a hard road but it is worth it. You have to surround yourself with likeminded people and, above all, never stop believing in yourself. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself still in Marbella, with a consolidated company and a large network on the Costa del Sol,
there is still a lot to do here. There are very positive social changes on the horizon. The multiculturalism and tolerance in this part of Spain means that our company serves as a bridge to help build dreams, not only for our clients and investors, but also for many of the people we work with. I believe in the collaborative economy, environmental and social aid, all of this is a strong pillar in our company and is having an incredible acceptance. So I see a great future in the real estate market and in this area.
Mobile and WhatsApp: 612 234 626 • Telephone: 951 506 112 • Email: info@urberealestate.es
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The business of Royals
LAST week, June 2 to June 5, we saw the world celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, honouring her incredible 70 years of service. In the Royal Family, many of the women have either been involved in business before joining the family or currently hold business roles. The Duchess of Cambridge Before Kate Middleton married Prince William in 2011, she worked for her parents party paraphernalia firm. She also previously worked as a part-time buyer for the fashion chain Jigsaw, owned by friends of her family Belle and John Robinson. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Daughters of Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, are not fulltime working royals and both actually have their own jobs. Beatrice is vice president of partnerships and strategy at Afiniti, an artificial intelligence software firm, and Eugenie is a director at the contemporary art gallery Hauser & Wirth in London. Princess Beatrice is the vice president of partnerships and strategy at Afiniti, an artificial intelligence software firm, and Eugenie is a director at the contemporary art gallery Hauser & Wirth in London. The pair have some charity patronages and occasionally appear at royal events such as palace garden parties and Trooping the Colour. Last year, Eugenie also accompanied the Queen to a Royal Maundy service. As HRHs, it is likely that they may have to consult the Lord Chamberlain before undertaking new business activities - a rule which forms part of the guidelines for working royals. Zara Tindall MBE Zara Tindall MBE, granddaughter of the Queen, has forged her own career as a champion equestrian, winning an Olympic medal and securing many brand ambassador deals including Land Rover, Rolex, iCandy prams and clothing brand Musto. Zara has also been awarded an MBE and was voted 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the
Year by the public. She has her own range of jewellery with Calleija, which is inspired by her career, including coronet rings and saddle-shaped cufflinks. However, Zara has no royal title and is much further down the line of succession than her cousin Harry. Princess Michael of Kent The controversial Princess Michael of Kent is married to the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent and does not carry out royal duties. She is the author of numerous books including The Serpent And The Moon and The Cheetah’s Tale. Her website describes her as a “writer, historian, lecturer, interior designer and art consultant.”
Zara Tindall MBE has forged her own career as a champion equestrian.
From rags to riches LOOKING at some of the most powerful women in business with incredible careers, it is difficult to comprehend that they have been anything but successful. However, these three women made their own paths from rags to riches… Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is undoubtedly one of America’s most wellknown and powerful women, however, she had to overcome a myriad of obstacles before she got to where she is now. Growing up in a broken home, Oprah lived in poverty and was subject to sexual abuse from male members of her family for many years. She managed to overcome this trauma and went on to become an honours student, gaining a full scholarship to college. Oprah’s career took off when she became a news anchor on CBS in Nashville while still in her sophomore year - this would only be the beginning of her success. She then climbed her way up the television industry ladder and became a favourite TV personality in America. Today, Oprah is the founder of Harpo Productions, a multimedia production company, as well as a best-selling author and philanthropist, all while maintaining her career on daytime television.
time, she was a single mother living on benefits. Five years later, her manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was rejected by 12 publishers before finally getting picked up by Bloomsbury Publishing. The Harry Potter series went on to sell more than 500 million copies across the world, shaping a whole generation of children. Rowling became the first billionaire author in the world, however, she has donated large amounts of her fortune to charitable organisations.
Anita Roddick inspired ethical consumerism with The Body Shop.
JK Rowling According to stories, Rowling first came up with the idea of a young wizard while waiting at King’s Cross Station for her delayed train. Scribbling her ideas onto a piece of paper, she gradually developed the story while raising her daughter. At the
Anita Roddick Anita Roddick, the late founder of The Body Shop, could not have dreamed up what her business would bring. When she created her business, the plan was simple - sell cruelty-free cosmetics made from all natural ingredients. After opening her first store in 1976, its huge popularity led to numerous franchises and resulted in more than 700 worldwide stores by 1991. Her unique vision resulted in The Body Shop being at the forefront of ethical consumerism - promoting fair trade products and shunning testing products on animals. Roddick went on to use her booming business to advocate numerous environmental and social causes, working with organisations including Greenpeace.
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HAT made you start your own business? Ariane began her own holistic psychology business almost 20 years ago with a desire to help others after studying ways to her deal with her own demons. Liz ran a successful insurance business for 20 years after gaining a business degree, before redirecting her passion into the spiritual and holistic world. When did you start the business and what is your background in the field? We began working together soon after meeting a few years ago, realising that our skills, individual experiences and talents combined perfectly to bring unique therapeutic techniques to a wider audience. With two books published and instructional and informative videos available, our passion to find new solutions to physical or emotional issues continues. Have you come across any differences between men and women in business?
We believe that both men and women can be highly effective in business as long as they use their natural gifts efficiently and with empathy for the benefit of employees and clients. We believe that understanding on a deep level helps our clients to open up and trust us to help. What motivates and inspires you? Our passion is to combine scientific research with alternative and holistic therapies, accept guidance from the Universe, and bring relief to those suffering the after-effects of trauma, or struggling with health or weight issues. On many occasions we have been asked by the medical profession if we can help someone when everything else has failed. Usually, we find the root cause of the problem is emotional or psychological. This will either fix the issue completely or just clear the way for the medicine to work as it should. We believe that
ARILIZ: Combine scientific research with alternative therapies. the medical profession and holistic therapists should be working together to bring the
most benefit to patients. We always feel so inspired by the happiness we see in the
eyes of our clients as the blockages are released and their lives fill with peace and joy. Do you have any advice for people wanting to start their own business? Follow your dream, trust your intuition and listen to the advice of professionals, especially when it comes to marketing. Stand proud in your product and promote your business effectively. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years we have no doubt that we will still be discovering new ways to alleviate the suffering of our clients, both human and animals. We expect to have at least six books published with a great following for the video discussions, explanations and demonstrations of our successful therapeutic techniques. We also believe that our ALways cards with the individual hologram will be seen as essential to well-being and happiness.
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Jane Staunton Machin of Optica Machin English Opticians
OPTICA MACHIN English Opticians based in Estepona, Malaga, is a friendly, family-run opticians that has been providing eye care on the Costa del Sol for over 20 years. We spoke exclusively with optometrist Jane Staunton Machin about being a woman in business, what motivates and inspires her and her plans for the future… Describe the business… We carry out eye examinations and can prescribe and dispense spectacles, we can also fit and dispense contact lenses. We can offer advice and a referral service should our pa-
JANE: Being an optometrist was a good career choice. tients need to see an ophthalmologist. Have you always wanted
to open your own business? I opened the practice in
collaboration with my father in June 2000. While there were many opticians on the Costa del Sol, no one was offering a UK style eye test so I took the plunge and opened Optica Machin. My father, grandfather and great grandfather were all opticians in the UK so I was very familiar with the optometry world as a child. The first records we have of his practice were back in 1881. Being an optometrist was a good career choice for a woman, as it allowed some flexibility for family commitments. What inspires and motivates you? My inspirations have
been my father, who ran his own practice for many years and also members of Vision Aid Overseas, a charity which I have been lucky enough to be involved with. Brian Ellis founded the charity in 1985 and I have participated in five projects in various African countries which, for me, has been a high point in my career. What is your background? I qualified from City University in 1981 and worked for some years in high street practices and domiciliary eye care so I had plenty of clinical practice but no experience in running my own business. Af-
ter emigrating to Spain, I worked in a practice in Gibraltar before opening my own practice, Optica Machin, in Estepona. Do you have any advice for people wanting to start a business? I would advise anyone wanting to start their own business to try to gain experience in their chosen field before opening their own business. Some knowledge of business management and accounting would also be very useful. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I would like to be healthy, fit and well enough to keep horse riding!
For more information or an appointment in English or Spanish, phone Jane or Joanne on 952 806 813 or info@opticamachin.com or follow them on Facebook @opticamachin. Address: Optica Machin, Avenida Litoral , Edificio Vistamar, Bloque II, Local 1, 29680, Estepona Website: www.opticamachin.com
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EUROPEAN PRESS DENMARK
FINLAND
Gender balance
Åland status
FOR the first time in Danish history women outnumbered men in what is often considered one of the most sexist of jobs, the police force, as 12 out of 22 of the May graduation class at Brøndby Police Academy were women.
WORRIED about the growing threat from Russia, a majority of Finns (some 58 per cent of those polled) would be happy to see a military presence on the Åland Islands, which is an autonomous, demilitarised province according to a poll undertaken by Uutissuomalainen.
THE NETHERLANDS
IRELAND
Going Dutch
Spud wars
WAR veteran, 102-year-old Andre Hissink lost his Dutch citizenship in 1952 when he took a job in New Zealand and has been fighting to get it back ever since. Finally on May 25 in Canada, the Dutch Ambassador made his wish come true after King Willem intervened.
ANOTHER casualty of Brexit could be the floury potatoes used in Ireland for mash, chips and oven baked potatoes as an estimated 50 per cent of seed potatoes have traditionally, (a bit like selling coals to Newcastle) been imported from Scotland, which is now a third country with restrictions.
BELGIUM
ITALY
Nationality granted
Puffing away
ACCORDING to a report by the Belgian national office for statistics Statbel, in the first two months of 2022, 8,711 people gained Belgian nationality with the largest number being from Morocco (843), Syria (630), Romania (547), Afghanistan (375), and Iraq (367).
CONTRARY to European trends, it appears that there are 800,000 more smokers in Italy than in 2019 and according to a Higher Institute of Health report released on May 31, World No-Tobacco Day, almost a quarter of the population (24.2 per cent) enjoy a smoke.
GERMANY
PORTUGAL
Fake tests
Royal residence
A 20-YEAR-OLD man from Germany created a fake Covid-19 testing centre during the height of the pandemic and made nearly €6 million from health insurance companies who reimbursed him for so called tests according to a court which found him guilty of fraud.
A REPORT in the Daily Telegraph suggests that Princess Eugenie will be sharing time between the UK and Portugal with her new husband Jack Brooksbank, who is believed to be involved in working for a company which owns the Costa Terra Golf and Ocean Club in Setubal.
FRANCE
UKRAINE
Mona Lisa pied
Scammer alert
A MAN in a wheelchair disguised as an old woman threw a piece of cake at the Mona Lisa on May 29, but as it is covered by protective glass it was unharmed. As he was removed from the building, he shouted “think of planet Earth”.
AS most of the world embraces the people of Ukraine and both governments and charities offer support to refugees and those still in the country, a number of unscrupulous scammers have crawled out from under their rocks and are asking for donations, which they will simply pocket.
NORWAY
SWEDEN
Taking off
Kurd support
HAVING emerged from bankruptcy and changing its operating name, Norwegian Air Shuttle which is Europe’s fourth largest lowcost airline, has announced that it will purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes now that various safety and financial problems have been resolved.
AS Sweden continues to face a Turkish boycott of proposed membership of NATO, an announcement by Swedish Ambassador to Iraq Jonas Loven that the country seeks more investment opportunities in the Kurdistan Region may irritate Turkey further as it insists that the Kurds are terrorists.
FINANCE Barcelona buy out
STAT OF WEEK
€1.35 billion
is the estimated worth according to FOX Business of the permanent living members of the Rolling Stones who started their latest world tour in Madrid on June 1.
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REPORTEDLY poverty stricken, Spanish football club FC Barcelona is said by Bloomberg to put to shareholders on June 16 a proposal to sell 25 per cent of its television rights to Bank of America for €600 million. In addition, it appears likely to raise more funds through borrowing.
Mexican standoff
Jubilee holiday VARIOUS UK business leaders have written to the British government urging it to make one Jubilee Bank Holiday a permanent fixture as they believe that it will boost tourism and generate additional income for retailers and the hospitality industry.
Thanks Netflix A NEW film by Adam Sandler, Hustle was mainly filmed in Mallorca, with the subsequent financial benefit going to the island’s economy, thanks to a decision made by Netflix, as the story was originally set in China but the TV platform doesn’t operate there, hence the change.
Fashion pop-up AFTER denying a hoax tweet which said that online Chinese fashion giant Shein which now sells more garments than Inditex and H&M was pulling out of Europe, it opened a pop‐up store in Madrid to give customers a chance to try before they buy.
Minister Escriva delivered the news.
SPANISH unemployment fell below three million for first time since 2008 announced Jose Luis Escriva, Minis‐ ter for Social Security on June 2. The reduction in May was 99,512 meaning that the number of unem‐ ployed stands at 2,922,911 with 33,000 new jobs created and is the lowest figure since November 2008 at the start of the global financial cri‐ sis. Despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the energy crisis, compared to May 2021, the total number of unemployed has de‐ creased by 858,259 people (‐22.7 per cent). The total number of contracts reg‐
istered during the month of May was 1,640,595 which represents a rise of 95,287 (6.17 per cent) over the same month last year. More importantly, the number of new permanent contracts entered into in May was 730,427, the high‐ est figure since records started being kept. This is particularly significant as May is the month which normally sees temporary contracts being is‐ sued, especially in the hospitality in‐ dustry, to cope with the influx of tourists during the summer season. There were a number of tempo‐ rary contracts entered into during May, but the number is also the low‐
est since records have been kept. Female unemployment de‐ creased in May by 47,403 women (‐2.65 per cent) and stood at 1,740,982 unemployed registered in the public employment services. Male unemployment decreased by 52,109 men (‐4.22 per cent) and stood at 1,182,009. Unemployment of young people under 25 years of age also fell in the month of May by 21,973 people (‐9.90 per cent) compared to the previous month. Thanks to this sharp drop, the number of unemployed under 25 years of age fell to 199,920, the low‐ est figure ever recorded.
UK airport crisis ON June 1 UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Aviation Minister Robert Courts held a meeting with senior leaders from the aviation in‐ dustry, including airports, airlines and ground handling companies. The meeting was urgently called to discuss exceptional disruption seen across UK airports, after thou‐ sands of flights were cancelled due to staff shortages at airports and airlines. During the meeting Shapps said “I also understand the resourc‐ ing strains on the aviation sector but it does not excuse poor plan‐ ning and overbooking flights that they cannot service.
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WITH a continuing shortage of skilled construction workers and an estimated 100,000 jobs available in the hospitality industry, Spain is said to be in negotiation with the USA to accept a number of illegal migrants from Mexico who are currently being detained in America.
Huge queues at Gatwick Airport at half term.
“The companies who have seen the most disruption need to learn from those who ran services smoothly.” He added “We have been crystal clear, run services properly and ac‐ cording to schedule or provide
swift, appropriate compensation. “We do not want to see a repeat of this over the summer ‐ the first post‐Covid‐19 summer season ‐ and will be meeting again in the coming weeks to understand the progress that is being made.” Whilst the somewhat belated de‐ cision to hold this meeting will be welcomed if the industry manages to resolve the problems of delay and cancellations, this will be scant comfort for those passengers who have had their holidays disrupted and have been left out of pocket or in some cases stuck at airports for days.
Caixa Bank
H AV I N G r e s c u e d B a n k i a from closure following an investment of €22.4 bil‐ lion, the current Spanish government was instru‐ mental in the sale of the majority of its shares to Caixa in 2021 for €4.3 bil‐ lion. The government re‐ tained a stake of just over 16 per cent in what was to become Spain’s largest bank by value and gave an undertaking to sell the balance of shares by the end of 2023. According to financial newspaper Expansion on June 3, the Minister of Fi‐ nance, Nadia Calviño has made it clear that she wishes to continue to hold the entire investment in Caixa Bank and intends to extend the deadline for sale for a further two years.
Tax fraud IN the 2018 budget, then Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond called for a crack‐down on electronic sales suppression (ESS). ESS is a process by which businesses can manipulate electronic sales records, ei‐ ther during or after the point of sale, which hides or reduces the value of indi‐ vidual transactions in order to lower the recorded turnover of the business and corresponding tax lia‐ bilities. Since June 1, 2022, legis‐ lation has been in place which now allows HMRC to target and raid premises be‐ lieved to be either using or selling ESS systems with a maximum fine of £50,000 if the suspect is found guilty.
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CHANGE(P) 1.264,50 198,55 2.253,0 3.995,5 1.550,00 4.393,0 1.736,0 10.495,9 592,40 488,10 2.215,0 433,90 391,50 799,00 0,612 172,66 515,60 4.354,0 2.697,00 444,50 3.550,3 528,40 187,90 2.854,0 1.742,0 1.019,0 85,14 1.765,0 1.813,50 3.331,5 7.104,0 5.752,0 3.713,5 312,50 514,60 2.637,0 9.698,0 9.498,0 792,00 540,30 1.728,00 2.257,0 855,40 1.684,00 536,10 129,94 1.809,00 556,00 4.967,5
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1.585,50 4.610,0 71,12 229,00 2.091,0 769,80 260,10 45,38 7.280,0 774,80 138,00 1.559,20 1.129,18 231,00 6.468,0 1,89 935,00 2.246,0 642,20 1.061,50 6.230,0 2.231,00 507,40 595,00 5.919,0 91,83 0,60 664,40 1.335,00 0,0453 2.910,0 805,00 1.099,50 2.883,0 2.406,0 1.272,00 1.570,00 10.615,0 1.817,94 1.253,00 626,60 131,94 260,00 188,25 3.728,5 1.052,75 125,48 2.662,0 942,00
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1.603,50 4.633,0 71,80 234,20 2.140,0 777,60 263,20 45,73 7.290,0 776,00 139,67 1.571,50 1.179,50 231,69 6.630,0 1,89 941,00 2.275,0 647,60 1.072,50 6.296,0 2.264,00 508,60 599,20 5.959,0 92,80 0,60 668,80 1.337,00 0,0453 2.930,0 815,00 1.102,50 2.913,0 2.423,5 1.279,00 1.580,50 10.735,0 1.874,50 1.282,00 632,80 133,50 263,60 192,55 3.737,0 1.055,50 126,16 2.695,0 945,40
1.580,50 4.584,0 70,84 228,70 2.074,0 761,00 258,00 45,09 7.206,0 772,80 137,15 1.535,50 1.128,00 228,70 6.440,0 1,89 917,40 2.219,0 639,00 1.024,00 6.176,0 2.221,00 490,00 590,20 5.876,0 89,16 0,60 657,80 1.324,50 0,0453 2.906,0 796,15 1.084,00 2.863,0 2.374,0 1.257,50 1.567,50 10.590,0 1.791,50 1.249,50 625,20 131,05 259,70 187,55 3.705,0 1.040,00 124,22 2.659,0 928,00
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GDP THE Bank of Spain has indi‐ cated its belief that a po‐ tential halt of energy im‐ ports from Russia will have a short‐term negative im‐ pact by seeing a decline in gross domestic product (GDP) for the European Union as a whole of up to 4.2 per cent.
Overseas aid BRITAIN continues to offer overseas aid to developing countries and around £1 bil‐ lion a year is channelled through the World Bank’s International Development Association which according to a new report from the In‐ dependent Commission for Aid Impact ‘provides good value for money’.
Tax paid DESPITE continued ru‐ mours that South Ameri‐ can singer Shakira could be prosecuted and sent to prison for tax evasion, the TV channel of Spanish fi‐ nancial newspaper Expan‐ sion claims that she has ac‐ tually settled with the Treasury paying €14.5 mil‐ lion which they maintained she owed.
UK housing market HOUSE prices in the UK have posted a 10th succes‐ sive monthly increase in May to keep annual price growth in double‐figures according to the latest Na‐ tionwide house price in‐ dex. May saw a slight slow‐ ing in the rate of annual house price growth to 11.2 per cent, from 12.1 in April but prices effectively rose by 0.9 per cent month‐on‐ month, after taking ac‐ count of seasonal effects. As lenders become more picky as to whom they grant mortgages to, as the cost of living rises dramati‐ cally, the heady days of ris‐ ing prices may however soon come to a halt.
Frasers Group expands UK FRASERS GROUP has snatched Missguided Limited from Adminis‐ tration after paying £20 million to acquire cer‐ tain intellectual proper‐ ty of the company and its subsidiaries. This means that Frasers, set up by for‐ mer Newcastle United Football Club Mike Ash‐ ley will be able to run the online retailer as a standalone operation within the group and appeal directly to young buyers looking for reasonably priced ‘fast fashion’. Frasers were quick off the mark as the compa‐ ny only went into Ad‐ ministration on Mon‐ day May 30 after the company was issued with a winding‐up peti‐ tion by clothing suppli‐ ers who are owed mil‐ lions of pounds and the deal was announced on Wednesday June 1. Having purchased in‐ tellectual property
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STANDALONE: Missguided will be separate from House of Fraser stores.
rights rather than tak‐ ing over the companies completely means that Frasers Group are not left with ‘dead stock’ nor are they responsi‐ ble for the outstanding debts and administra‐ tors Teneo will have eight weeks to manage the operation before handing it over to Frasers. Some 80 staff had re‐ portedly already been
made redundant and it seems likely that the balance will move to work for Frasers who also own House of Fras‐ er and JD Sports. After announcing the deal, Michael Murray, Chief Executive of Frasers Group said: “We are delighted to secure a long‐term fu‐ ture for Missguided, which will benefit from the strength and scale
of FG’s platform and our operational excel‐ lence. “Missguided’s digital‐ first approach to the latest trends in wom‐ en’s fashion will bring additional expertise to the wider Frasers Group.” As consumers become more aware of the en‐ vironmental effects of cheap clothing Miss‐ guided had struggled.
Iberia airline is taking off IBERIA, part of the IAG Group, is the airline that has seen the great‐ est increase in brand value world‐ wide in 2022, with a growth of 37.6 per cent. That is an increase of €211 mil‐ lion compared to 2021, according to the latest Brand Finance report, which analysed the 50 most valu‐ able and strongest airline sector brands in the world. The study highlighted that the Spanish airline Iberia has achieved this growth by adapting quickly to the disruption of Covid‐19. In addition, it is also creating a new strategic partnership with both Cepsa and Repsol with the aim of decarbonising air travel and offering sustainable fuel for air travel. In the global ranking, Iberia is in 31st place, having climbed three positions this year, while Vueling (also owned by IAG), the other Spanish brand in the ranking, is in
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last place, increasing its value by 0.6 per cent after its fall in 2021. There are only three brands in the ranking that have already re‐ covered the value they had before the pandemic. Iberia is one of the exceptions, increasing its value by 3 per cent, along with Singapore
Airlines and Indigo, which are up 11 per cent and 8 per cent, respec‐ tively. Vueling, meanwhile, although already reporting upward results, has some way to go, as it still has a brand value 31.5 per cent lower than what it had in 2020.
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Fishing quotas A PAIR of reports from two Non‐Governmental Organi‐ sations, Blue Marine Founda‐ tion and OceanMind have re‐ vealed evidence of unauthorised fishing on the part of EU vessels in the wa‐ ters of several developing In‐ dian Ocean coastal states. The reports particularly highlight fishing activity for tuna on the part of Spanish and French‐owned vessels in the waters of Somalia and In‐ dia with no evidence of ac‐ cess agreements authorising the fishing. They also conclude that there have been small amounts of reported catch in the Chagos Archipelago ma‐ rine protected area and in Mozambique’s exclusive eco‐ nomic zone where no vessels flagged to any EU country could have been authorised to fish and it is alleged that beacons identifying vessels have been switched off.
Nigeria woos Spain SPAIN welcomed the Presi‐ dent of Nigeria to Madrid in the first official visit of a Nigerian Head of State in 17 years on Tuesday May 31. After meeting King Felipe VI, President Muhammadu Buhari went on to discuss a number of matters of mutu‐ al interest with President Pedro Sánchez as Nigeria is a supplier of liquid gas to Spain and is being courted by the European Union. After giving a speech at the headquarters of the World Tourism Organisa‐ tion he invited Spanish in‐ vestors to take advantage of Nigeria’s tax‐ free envi‐ ronment to market their services to its 200 million in‐ habitants at a Spanish Chamber of Commerce the following day.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT SOMETIMES I truly do thank my lucky stars I no longer reside in the UK. I am now fully aware that should I ever decide to relocate I would probably be arrested and be behind bars before I even left the airport! This week I had lunch with some very dear friends who were born and bred in London and have resided there for most of their lives. They told me they have almost ceased to socialise, particularly with younger people, because they invariably say something out of place that causes ‘offence’. However innocuous the subject, they said it is almost impossible to know just what you can freely voice and what you can’t. One example was their wholly innocent comment on one of the contestants of Britain’s Got Talent. ‘Oh I do hope that little blind girl wins, she was so talented,’ one friend remarked kindly. Wrong! One of the party, hackles visibly rising remarked crossly, ‘why do you find it necessary to mention her infirmity in your reference to her?’ ‘Oh…. Er, sorry, I meant to say the little girl with the long hair, wearing the red outfit with the white shoes that sang…’ Give us a break.
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So out of tune Despite the fact that she was in fact very good, one of her highly attributable accomplishments was that she had overcome her disability and managed to get into the semi‐finals of BGT. Surely that may well be an inspiration to a whole host of visualy impaired people who would normally lack the confidence to enter a contest of this kind? What about the Invictus Games? The people that take part in this wonderful event are actually selected because of their disabilities. They have reached these heights of competition, despite the fact they have lost a limb or suffer from some other impairment and are surely proud to have won through, regardless of their seemingly insurmountable problems. How long are we going to have to put up with these woke idiots, who appear to be slowly but surely eroding the right of free speech, and certainly common sense across the free world? I was also interested in a recent YouGov poll, who published some figures regarding people’s conception of the percentages of minorities that reside in the UK. The findings were extraordinary. For example 1,800 people
were asked how many people in the UK were transgender. They though it was probably around 5 per cent of the population. It is actually around 0.3 per cent! When asked how many adults were white, the answer was around 65 per cent. It is in fact some 87 per cent. Those questioned also thought that black Britons are at around 20 per cent. They actually only make up some 3 per cent of the populace. Gay and Lesbian are at 1.3 per cent and 1.8 per cent respectively. The Common Sense Campaign deduced quite rightly that ‘this distorted impression is created by much of the broadcasting and online media, who are so out of tune with the facts they are utterly befuddling the people as to the true character of Britain’. And so say all of us! Keep the faith. Love Leapy. leapylee2002@gmail.com.
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The right homeowners insurance More social SO, you’re buying a home in Spain and there’s lots to think about and organ‐ ise, but you want to make sure the best measures are in place. Having homeowners insurance is an important part of in‐ vesting in real estate and moving into a home. Homeowners insurance is one of the ways that you can ensure that your real estate and property investments are covered. If anything happens, you will be assured that you have lost little to nothing. With mortgages, most lenders insist that you have homeowners insur‐ ance as a condition of the mortgage. The reason for this is that the loan is se‐ cured against the proper‐
THE question real estate agents are being asked since Brexit is whether buying a property in Spain entitles you to stay longer in the country. The answer depends… Since early 2021, UK nationals who did not ob‐ tain Spanish residency or a visa can only stay in Spain for 90 days in every 180, whether they own a property or not. In some other EU countries, own‐
Homeowners insurance can ensure that your property investments are covered. ty and they want to pro‐ tect their investment. The majority of homeowners choose insurance during the final closing of the property so as to protect
assets and items that be‐ long in the home. The best way to decide on homeowners insur‐ ance is to add in how much you own and the
value of the property. Make sure that you can cover as much as possible and are able to get every‐ thing that you own re‐ turned. Another factor to con‐ sider is the type of cover‐ age that is offered. Some companies will have dif‐ ferent categories depend‐ ing on the types of things that you own and the lo‐ cation of the property. How this relates to what you will need to be re‐ placed is very important. After you have assessed the value of everything, you will also want to add in what you know you will want to be covered and which category of in‐ surance this will put you into.
housing EUROPEAN funds for housing rehabilitation and the construction of social housing will reach a total of €1.8 billion this year, within the framework of the government’s budget. A total of €1,389 million will be earmarked for housing renovation, while another €500 million will be distributed for the construction of social housing in energy‐efficient buildings, according to Miguel Baiget Llompart, Deputy Director General of Land, In‐ formation and Evaluation of the Ministry of Trans‐ port, Mobility and Urban Agenda (Mitma). “For both initiatives, there is significant room for improvement in Spain. The rehabilitation rate in Spain is between eight and 10 times lower than in other EU countries,” added the deputy director gen‐ eral. “Some 35 per cent of families living in rented ac‐ commodation have to spend more than 40 per cent of their income on rent. This makes it necessary to have sufficient affordable housing stock.”
Brexit and property ownership ing a property automati‐ cally gives you the right to residency ‐ this is not the case for Spain. If you own a holiday property in Spain you can spend two sets of 90 days there, as long as you re‐ turn to the UK in be‐ tween and don’t roll the two 90‐day stays togeth‐
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er. Remember that the 90‐day limit includes the whole Schengen area and time spent travelling through it. These days are count‐ ed, and by the end of this year a new ‘smart bor‐ der’ system in the EU will register the entry and ex‐ it of all third‐country na‐
tionals when crossing borders. If you want to spend over 90 days in one go in Spain you can apply for visas. Non‐Lucrative Visas are available for those with sufficient financial funds to support them‐ selves whether they own a property or rent.
If you buy a property in Spain with a cost of at least €500,000 you can apply for a Golden Visa, entitling you to residency
because you have invest‐ ed a reasonable sum of money in the country. Other visas available that allow you to spend over 90 days at a time in Spain are for work, study and self‐employed peo‐ ple.
Senior Living ACCORDING to a report from Atlas Real Estate, Spain current‐ ly has 380,000 Senior Living beds, which is equivalent to 3.1 beds for every 100 seniors, falling far short of the five beds rec‐ ommended by the WHO (World Health Organisation). The consultancy firm has stated that an investment of €1,445 million a year would be needed until 2030. However, they also calculated the amount that would be needed to at least maintain the ratio of 3.1 per 100 users ‐ €6 billion over the next eight years. The attractiveness of the senior housing market in Spain is based on a triple demographic and economic logic and is un‐ dergoing a significant ageing process, leading to an 11 per cent increase in the population aged 60 and over between 2015 and 2021. The senior population is not only increasing in number, but also in mobility. In 2015, 200,983 seniors changed residence, while in 2019 this figure had increased by 29 per cent to 258,996 changes of address. The purchasing power of the senior population is increasing, not only in absolute terms, but also relative to other age groups. The population now entering the 60+ age bracket is largely made up of professionals with higher incomes than those in the same age bracket in past decades. The Costa del Sol, Alicante, Costa Dorada, the Balearic Is‐ lands and the Canary Islands are the best locations for interna‐ tional demand.
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Summer make-up storage AS high temperatures can damage make‐up, storing it properly during the summer is essential. Everything from lipstick to eyeshadow can become soft and melt when exposed to humidity, heat or sunlight. Store your cosmetics correctly to make them last longer and to look even better! Foundation To ensure a smooth application of foundation, keep it at a temperature be‐ tween five and 25 degrees Celsius. Stifling heat can cause the components of foundation to start to separate, especially if it is oil‐based. Lipstick Never leave your lipstick in a hot area. It can melt, break and become a breeding ground for bacteria. Take a good look at your lipstick before apply‐ ing it. If it smells bad or looks odd in any way, throw it away. Eyeshadow Both eyeliner and cream eye shadows can be kept in the refrigerator. Heat can make eyeshadow become sticky and difficult to apply. The same goes for eyeliner, which will glide on more easily after being in the fridge. Mascara Mascara can quickly dry out and become unusable. You should throw it away after six months, because using it for longer could cause irritation if bacteria grows inside. Unlike other cosmetic products, mascara works better if it is a bit more liquid. It can be kept somewhere warm, but not in direct sunlight. Cream cosmetics Creams should be stored between five and 25 degrees Celsius. Any lower and the cream may solidify, and any higher and it will become runny. Read the instructions for storage of your creams carefully.
Store your make-up correctly to prevent it from going bad in the heat.
Top tips for sunscreen Tamsin Brown IF you want to make the most of the long days and warm weather of the
summer by spending a lot of time outdoors, you need to be extra careful. Excessive exposure to the sun’s rays can cause skin
damage and lead to pre‐ mature ageing. Follow these steps to take care of your skin in the sun: 1. Choose the right sun protection factor for your skin type. Lighter skins need a much higher SPF, as do children and preg‐ nant women. When in doubt, go for a higher SPF. 2. Apply the sun‐ screen 15 to 20 minutes before exposure so that your skin has time to ab‐ sorb it properly.
3. It is advisable to use one sunscreen for your body and another one for your face. Facial sunscreens are made with gentler ingredients. However, there is no problem if you only have one. 4. Apply the cream to all parts of your face, in‐ cluding the ears and eye‐ lids. The nose usually re‐ quires extra protection as it tends to burn more than the rest of the face.
5. On the body, pay special attention to sensi‐ tive areas such as the chest and shoulders,
which are constantly ex‐ posed to the sun. The back of the neck and the feet are also often ne‐ glected. 6. Your skin might not burn evenly. Many peo‐ ple find that the arms, chest and stomach burn faster than the legs, so you may want to buy sunscreens with different SPFs for different areas to get a more even tan. 7. Enjoy the summer!
Correctly applied sunscreen prevents painful sunburn and premature ageing.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY INFLAMED mosquito bites are caused by a mild allergic re‐ action of the body that occurs in response to the insect’s sali‐ va, when your body releases histamine. Some people have mild reactions, but others suf‐ fer more severe reactions. The initial redness of the bite disappears within a few hours, giving way to a more uncom‐ fortable bump. To make it heal more quickly, avoid scratching it. Fortunately, you can reduce the inflammation of a bite with a few simple treatments. Baking soda Mixing baking soda with water is a good natural reme‐ dy for treating a bite. One ta‐ blespoon of baking soda and a little water will create a paste that can be applied to the area. Wait 10 minutes and rinse off. Aloe vera Aloe vera has many natural properties that help soothe ir‐ ritated skin caused by burns or insect bites. It is also an excel‐ lent natural antiseptic that helps to reduce itching, swelling and pain. Toothpaste Toothpaste normally con‐ tains menthol. This is an organ‐ ic compound found in mint plants that can help to reduce
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Treat mosquito bites inflammation of a mosquito bite and soothe the area. Honey Honey has a long history as a home remedy for various aches and pains such as sore throats, inflammation and coughs. It contains several
properties that make it a natu‐ ral antibiotic and is therefore helpful for reducing itching. Antihistamine cream Over‐the‐counter antihis‐ tamine creams are not a home remedy, but they do help to relieve a mosquito bite.
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FAKE PASSPORTS I wanted to comment on your article about the peo‐ ple who were given fake vaccine passports. They did‐ n’t feel special or above the law as was stated in the ar‐ ticle, they didn’t buy the BS the mainstream media and big pharma and dirty politi‐ cians were dishing out. They cared about their health and the danger these vaccines can cause. I fully support them. These clot shots do not work and have caused thousands of deaths and in‐ juries worldwide. Now that’s a story mainstream media should be sinking their teeth into. It doesn’t take rocket sci‐ ence to make you think that if a person connected to the vaccines didn’t want one… that speaks volumes. Nina Heller
Having faith Dear Euro Weekly This week of Jubilee cele‐ brations, our Queen has shown us to have faith, be humble and love and sup‐ port your family. On the anniversary of Prince Philip’s passing, she had her son Andrew escort‐ ed her to her seat. The world may not forgive him, but the Queen as a mother has. It must have hurt her when Harry decided he was not going to be a working Royal, and leaving the country. But the Queen wanted him and his family for this celebration, and I am sure enjoyed seeing Lily and Archie. Let us all then, follow her example, and not Leapy Lee. Regards SA
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OUR VIEW GOD SAVE THE QUEEN SO much has happened in the 70 years since Princess Elizabeth discovered whilst in Kenya in February 1952 that her father King George VI had died and that she was now to lead a new Elizabethan age. As the headline read then, ‘she went to bed a Princess and woke a Queen’ and it is clear that she has devoted herself to that role ever since. It’s remarkable that with all the political upheaval, civil wars, revolutions and financial disasters that Her Majesty has managed to remain so popular even though her family, much in keeping with previous Royal Families, have managed to lie, cheat and divorce around her. She is now a frail old woman who was obviously not well enough to cope with the four days of celebration, although she did her best to appear before the crowds who flocked to Buckingham Palace to celebrate with her. Assuming she lives another year, it could happen again as 2023 will be the 70th Anniversary of the Coronation which took place on June 2, 1953 although whether she will be inviting Paddington Bear to tea again must be a moot point. Like it or not, Royal events such as this are popular throughout the world, good for business and diverting public opinion from political scandals for a while and generally give the majority of people in the UK a warm feeling. British citizens resident in Spain found plenty of opportunity to celebrate with get togethers, although none were as ‘posh’ as that held at the British Embassy for deserving members of the British community from across Spain. In the words of English poet Henry Carey, “God Save the Queen”.
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Your own phone assistant for the price of your coffee RUNNING a business can be lots of things; exhilarating, exciting and ultimately profitable. But one of the things that pretty much all business owners will agree can be one of the hardest bits of running their own company is the admin side of things. From finding the time to answer every business call when you’re al‐ ready in the middle of a busy work day to catering to the different lan‐ guages your business enquiries come in from, the actual admin of your business can sometimes take as much time and effort as the work you do. So what if there was a solution to make sure all your business calls were answered, and all nationali‐ ties you work with catered to, sim‐ ply for the price of a round of cof‐ fees each month? And better still, a solution that could actually lower your business phone bills? Enter UrPhone, a brand‐new concept taking all the hassle out of phone admin for businesses and autonomos using one simple app.
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This allows you to create a new phone number with a whole vari‐ ety of national dialling codes, from UK to German and Swedish. Not only does this make your business more appealing to multiple nation‐ alities, it also allows you to have a separate ring tone on your phone for calls expressly to your business line, meaning you always know when you are receiving a business call. The app also allows you to divert calls from one UrPhone account to another, meaning that if you can‐ not answer your phone while working, the caller will be diverted to any colleagues you may have, who can answer the call. UrPhone’s app even includes an option to create a menu in multiple languages, meaning that if your clients are from different nationali‐ ties they can be directed to some‐ one who will speak their language. All this is from the same price as a round of coffees a month. UrPhone even offers free outgo‐
agenda. Add to all that inflation, a falling Pound, a government past its sell‐by‐ date and pitch invasions at football stadiums. This is straight out of that depressing decade ‐ and I’m getting out my tie‐dyed tops and bell‐bottom jeans... Compared with today, the 90s was a golden age. A ‘free’ decade be‐ tween the end of the Cold War and Septem‐ ber 11. But Anneka again? Just shows the intellec‐ tual poverty of the broadcast media. They haven’t a single original idea to make new pro‐ grammes or dramas that anyone wants to watch...
DO you feel like you’re living in the 1990s? Tory sleaze, economic tur‐ moil, war in Europe ‐ even Anneka Rice (re‐ member her?) is back with a new run of Chal‐ lenge Anneka. Or rather, the 1970s? That it’s getting more like the 70s every day. Interviews with union leaders with six figure salaries beginning to flex their muscles. Threats of strikes in a vital part of the national infrastruc‐ Nora’s latest thriller. ture. Demands for a Nora Johnson’s criti‐ much larger percentage rise than any cally acclaimed psychological crime other worker could contemplate. The thrillers (www.nora‐johnson.net) all attitude that it’s all the government’s available online including eBooks fault. The intransigence that ending (€0.99;£0.99), Apple Books, paper‐ out‐of‐date practices and the introduc‐ backs, audiobooks at Amazon etc. tion of technology are totally off the Profits to Cudeca cancer charity.
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AS the weather heats up, we have some super sim‐ ple and healthy treats for your furry friend that can be made at home! Dog‐friendly fruit cock‐ tail This fido‐friendly fruit cocktail is an easy picnic treat for your pup. Ingredients 1/3 cup pineapple 1/3 cup melon 1/3 cup berries ‐ our favourite trio: strawberries, raspberries and blueber‐ ries. Method Prep the pineapple, re‐
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Summer dog snacks move the skin and dice into small pieces. Prep the watermelon, re‐ move the rind and seeds, and dice into small pieces. Mix them altogether and you’re done! Banana and peanut but‐ ter pup pops A classic combination! Ingredients 3 tbsps peanut butter (xylitol free) If peanuts are
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Combine all ingredients and mash the mixture until smooth. Pour into your mould tray and pop in the freezer and leave for at least three to four hours Serve!
These home-made treats will cool your dog down in the summer heat!
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DOMESTIC APP REP DOMESTIC Appliance repairs washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (293053)
DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (291429)
MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small. Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN
FOR SALE/WANTED WANTED Gold, Silver, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)
FRIENDSHIP MAN 64, seeks friendship with woman of similar age, sincere, reasonable, balanced, humanitarian, kind, good person T.: 619805714 (296286)
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MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARAN-
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IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. TRENCHLESS NO DIG Irrigation installation, Cables, Fibre Optic, Electric & Lighting Cables. New Installations & problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing. Astro Turf (Free Quotation) 676 747 521 (301097)
GATE REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641
GATES ELECTRIC GATES/Garage Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.2waygates.com (293321)
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GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (294354)
CLEARFLOW– Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and installation. Tel: 630 200 600 / 952 885 661. www. desatorosclearflow Facebook: DesatorosClearflow (294767)
LIT ELECTRICIANS for all your Electrical & maintenance needs, no job too small for a FREE Quote. Call Craig on 604 106 414 or Ben 679 505 761 (294959)
Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@garden-pro fessionals.com (291784)
FURNITURE FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. Also buy cars, campervans, boats & bikes. 697 511 071
GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices.
GUTTERING: Protect your property from rain damage. Quality guaranteed. 26 years installation history in Spain. Envirocare. All areas covered 952 663 141/670 409 759 info@envirocare spain.com www.envirocare spain.com (295314)
HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX & fillers from €95. Skinny Jab & Fat reducing injections. Cover Coast & Inland. www.beau tifulmarbella.es 609 347 086
CHIROPRACTOR FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J Schaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es
MASSAGE BODY, facial treatments. Drainage lymphatic massages. Brazilian Spa treatment. Nutrition. Weight loss. Appointments. Also Outcalls. 641 466 196 (FU 2593)
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NEW Relaxing Sport Massages on bed. Appointments Benalmadena 603 356 136 (296289)
HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas, Wood Burning Stoves. Quality guaranteed. EnviroCare. All areas covered. 952 663 141/670 409 759. info@en virocarespain.com www.en virocarespain.com (295314)
HOME IMPROVEMENTS VINYL WRAP VINYL SOLUTIONS WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN RENOVATE? Modern adhesive vinyl coverings in hundreds of styles and designs can renovate a tired kitchen, bathroom, wall panels, bedroom wardrobes, fridge doors. Turn a tired looking wood designed kitchen into a modern solid colour or metallic look without painting or replacing. Work carried out on site with 10 year warranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples. (292272)
HOT TUBS AND SPAS HOT TUBS new used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. Used good Hot Tubs for sale. 691 973 131 / +44 7836 379122 (294340)
HOUSE CLEARANCES ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. Also buy cars, campervans, boats & bikes. 697 511 071 (295147)
INSURANCE EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (282687) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 952 147 834, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 952 147 834 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726) STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbeygatein sure.com (291234) LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephone´s, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, house-
CLASSIFIEDS hold, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578 008 or www.lsminsu rance.biz for a quotation (295139)
LAND TO LET LA CALA - Full or Part Livery, 5 acres of grass pasture. Electric Fenced with shelter for 2 horses. 711 010 171 (1296052)
LOCKSMITHS LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (288129) ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITHS AND SECURITY COMPANY, FREE HOME SECURITY SURVEY. 636 770 865 / 952 660 233 WWW.SECURITYOFSPAIN. COM CONTACT DAREN (294126)
MISCELLANEOUS GOLD & SILVER Bought & Sold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)
MOBILITY THE WORLD OF MOBILITY superstore. Your independent living & mobility specialist. All mobility needs under one roof. Sales, Repairs & Rentals. FREE delivery with all online sales. www.worldofmobility.es/shop (301061) SENIORWORLD (est.2008) – MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ‘n’ recline chairs & a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire, for a better life. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices (294342)
MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES – Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a highquality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas co vered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (294354) MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws
CLASSIFIEDS MOTORING FOR SALE – WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 952 147 834. (200726)
CAR SERVICES MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (295506) ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (294957)
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euroweeklynews.com lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold. Please call 678 808 837 Or email carsinspain@live.co.uk (290739)
MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED BY DAVID CHRISTIANCLARK. ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. RECOMMENDED BY TOP WEDDING-PLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FACEBOOK. PARTY BAND AVAILABLE ALSO. CALL 00 350 540 367 29 (1296051)
PASSPORT RENEWALS UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photo’s. Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (295683)
PEST CONTROL COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (293982)
PETS ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or non-runners. Cash. Buyer collects. Transfer included. 605 109 796 (294574) WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models… from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (294958) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739)
KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catanddog world.com (295937)
PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on
669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfoundation@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, the Centre is now open again to visitors every Sunday from 9am until 2pm. Working closely with the Spanish authorities, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned horses and donkeys. Come and meet our current rescues, learn about our work and how you may be able to help. Run solely by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the Centre is located between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin in Comm. de Viña Borrego behind Venta Miralmonte. For more information and directions see our website www.horserescuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel. 610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Al-
9 - 15 June 2022 haurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So, if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)
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WWW.INMOANDALUZ.COM. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (292246) WWW.INTERMARBELLA.COM Costa del Sol Property for sale. All areas / all budgets / all types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008 Email in fo@intermarbella.com (295509) FOR SALE 1,000 sqm Warehouse in Fuengirola. Easy access to Motorway. All facilities. €1.2 million (negotiable). For further details call 622 832 954 (301040) GUALDAMINA 3 level detached house on golf course. 4 bedroom, 3 bath & maids room.
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STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 www.starlight-spain.com
PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE and also wanted. Super prices. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (295641)
MIJAS countryside townhouse. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Spectacular sea views. Storage, pool and Parking. 800€. To see photos. www.bit.ly/MIJAS. Tlf. 627 642 642 (292529) FUENGIROLA central small apartment for 1 person 1 bedroom beautifully furnished longterm for senior citizen or a very responsible retired pensionist min 1 year contract - 550€ per month - Tel. 667 655 648 or 608 337 300 (296296)
REMOVALS/STORAGE 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 24 th June 2022. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (295018)
MAN AND VAN MAN & VAN, 20€ ph. Removals, Rubbish & House Clearances. Paul 634 112 677 (289055)
MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (291435)
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PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL garymoveit@ yahoo.co.uk (295077)
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ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.design ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (291815)
SERVICES FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (285318)
SITUATIONS VACANT DISTRIBUTION DRIVERS wanted for Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical. One day per week. Must be legal to work in Spain, have own trans-
port, know the areas and be reliable. Please send CV with covering letter to Martyn by email mab021262@ gmail.com (292475) GTS are looking for a glass curtain fitter must be experienced and highly skilled immediate start available excellent salary. Contact Rosa on info@ gtsglass.com tel 952 479 754 (294378) EXPERIENCED RENTAL PROPERTIES MANAGER Driving licence & Spanish/English is essential. Must be able to organise cleaning calendar and maintenance where required also check-in and checkout - 1.200€ plus commission. Immediate start. Send CV to so raya@yourdreamhome.es (301067) EXPERIENCED CHEF required for busy seafront café/bar Benalmadena Costa. Call 609 947 187 (301096)
SOLAR SOLAR Hot Water heating: FREE HOT WATER. 26 years installation history in Spain. Envirocare. All areas covered. Quality guaranteed. 952 663 141/ 670 409 759 info@envirocarespain. com www.envirocarespain. com (295314)
SOLAR ENERGY SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal for Large Glazed Areas To Reflect Heat / Glare And Stop Furniture Fading And Still Keep The View. Save Heat in The Winter To Improve Your Living Environment. ian@solarshadetinting.com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176
SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosannacarmela8@ gmail.com (293734)
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WINDOWS DREAM Windows & Building Services UPVC windows & doors. High quality at great prices 15yrs on the coast. All work guaranteed. Also offer Aluminium windows, Mosquito screens, Persianas, Glass replacements, shower screens & much more. Call us on 619 604 562 dreamwindow1@outlook. com (295643)
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ROAD TEST by Mark Slack A C A R doesn’t have to be a sporting coupe, lux‐ ury saloon or upmarket off‐roader to endear it to its owner. Proof of this is Suzuki’s S‐Cross SUV. The Japanese car maker has a knack of compet‐ ing with the big players of the automotive world by innovative packaging and clever engineering. In its latest form the S‐ Cross has gained a wel‐ come new look, albeit some may say it looks like others in the market
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Suzuki S-Cross - excellent and endearing SUV it has lost the arguably idiosyncratic styling of its predecessor. Offer‐ ing all‐wheel‐drive, and Suzuki off‐ roaders are ex‐ tremely capable, six‐speed manual or automatic gears (a proper torque converter auto‐ matic) and mild hy‐ brid technology it’s an excellent package. Even in lead‐in form, there are just two trim levels, there’s an abun‐
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dance of standard equipment that puts more established competitors in the shade. Priced from €29,126/£24,999 the on road experience is equal‐ ly good with the eager 1.4‐litre ‘boosterjet’ tur‐ bocharged petrol en‐ gine’s modest perfor‐ mance figures don’t do the drive justice. It’s more than capable of nipping past slower traf‐ fic and the suspension
This immensely likeable Suzuki deserves success.
provides a good line be‐ tween ironing out the bumps but preventing too much body roll. It’s one of the few afford‐ able SUVs that is actually good fun to drive. My test car was an au‐ tomatic version made all the better by being a proper torque converter
unit as opposed to the more usual double clutch or e‐CVT. The mild‐hybrid pro‐ vides slightly improved perfor‐ m a n c e l o w e r down the engine rev’ range in addition to assisting with economy, and lower emissions. In top‐line Ultra trim it comes with navigation, a superb and large sliding and opening glass panoramic roof, leather trimmed upholstery, heated seats, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and start and more. The interior has plenty of space and with, in these days of tech over‐ load, sensible levels of
digitalisation and proper buttons it’s a nice place to be seated for any journey. Despite some criticism I found the in‐ terior to be of a nice quality and not at all cheap in build or looks. A simple rotary control brings all‐wheel‐drive abilities and the gearchanges in the auto‐ matic transmission are smooth, if a little pre‐ emptive on the kick‐ down. This is usually from rest when acceler‐ ating as the engine is ea‐ ger to progress, but a quick flick of the paddle shifts soon rectifies mat‐ ters. The S‐Cross is an excel‐ lent and endearing car for day‐to‐day work and family travels at by to‐ day’s standards afford‐ able pricing. This im‐ mensely likeable Suzuki deserves success.
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A hot night of football HONOURS were even in two fantastic games of walking football on one of the hottest nights so far of the year. Malaga B were soundly beaten by table toppers The Walking Dead B to claim the honour of being the the Hidromaster Championship winners 2021‐22. Plaudits go to ex Brighton & Hove Al‐ bion fan favourite John Crumplin who bagged a su‐ perb hattrick to seal the game. The Malaga team had to win the game but af‐
ter a superb season led by Terry Norrington they fell short to a very good side on the night. In the next game second placed Malaga A knew only a win would do to claim the top prize, the Hidromaster premiership, and that’s exactly what they did, beating the previously unbeaten Walking Dead A 4‐1, with Argentine striker Roberto scoring a hattrick of absolute class and Pedrin rounding off the win. An after match party went on well into the night
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Walking Dead B lifting the Hidromaster Championship trophy.
MALAGA: A goal hero’s Roberto (right) and Pedrin. at el Cañadon, with the Malaga teams celebrating what has been a fantastic season so far. Runners up to Athletic Club Bilbao in the fi‐ nal of the Iberian Cup, semi finalists in the Copa de Eu‐ ropa, runners up in the Hidromaster Championship and winners of the Hidro‐ master premiership, as well as both clubs being finalists
Kevan Walton - The Malaga A captain with the Hidromaster premiership trophy. along with the Walking Dead in the Baha Whiskey Cup final, which is a round robin and will be played lat‐ er this month. Club presi‐ dent and player/manager Gray Salt said “I’m highly delighted with both of our teams, Malaga A deserved that after being unbeaten in the league and the cup all season, it’s been a great
Malaga lads proudly showing theirlifestyl trophy in the air. year and it’s not over yet.” With the leagues now fin‐ ished until September, it’s time for clubs to recruit in time for the restart. Walk‐ ingfooty.com has clubs from Benahavis, Mijas Costa, Viñuela, Competa and Tor‐
rox. If you are interested in joining a club, or starting your own, visit our Face‐ book page walkingfootycom and use the contact us but‐ ton. Next week we focus on the Baha Whiskey Cup final as well as club news.
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