Costa del Sol 10 – 16 August 2023 Issue 1988

GOLFERS FAREWELL

WHEN Euro Weekly News learned that former golf professional, European Tour player and Marathon Man David Steele was retiring we immediately contacted him.

Much respected by the golfing fraternity and charities on the Costa del Sol, 68­year­old David has, with the participation of his brother Graham raised more than €2 million for charity.

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Marathon Man David Steele on the course

Credit: David Steele

Marathon man retires

IN July of this year in his last marathon, he raised €40,000 shared between Centro Contigo (which looks after children in La Linea) and Cancer Relief Gibraltar.

With Alan James, he organised the Jimmy Tarbuck Classic which has now been going for 40 years, raising over €1 million in Spain for handicapped children and latterly in Portugal, where the charity event is run by David’s brother Graham, for a children’s hospice in Faro.

He came up with the concept of playing a sponsored marathon literally going round the course over and over again and in 1993, David raised funds to buy an ambulance for the village of Guadiaro, playing 315 holes over 17 and a half rounds during daylight hours at the San Roque Golf Club.

Now he explained “age has caught up with me and although I’ll still be on the course regularly, I just have to stop the marathons as they now take too much out of me.“It has been a great 30 years in Spain and I am so pleased to have been able to raise so much money for the charities.”

Blue Angels Spain to Ukraine

RESPONDING to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, David Longworth, a retired British Red Cross and NHS Ambulance Service worker for Greater Manchester now living in the El Chaparral area, has launched a humanitarian aid initiative, the Blue Angels ES2UA (Spain to Ukraine) Humanitarian Aid Logistics.

The mission began as a deeply felt personal obligation to help alleviate the suffering witnessed on television. The campaign was launched on Facebook, garnering support from fellow expats, and began as a convoy of two vans loaded with essential supplies, such as clothing and hygiene products. The convoy was funded through grassroots efforts, including community events and personal donations.

Despite the costs, the hu­

manitarian effort has continued with each trip's leftover funds going directly into funding the next delivery. The volunteers' resolve remains undeterred, bolstered by the

heartfelt appreciation they receive from the Ukrainian people.

Now, as the original van has been donated to the front lines, the initiative is seeking to raise funds for a replacement vehicle. The primary focus currently is medical supplies and highenergy foods. While not a registered charity, Blue Angels ES2UA operates as a non­profit voluntary group, promising every donation goes directly toward aid. Supporters can contribute financially or through donation of necessary supplies, and every bit of help makes a real difference for the people in Ukraine. For more information and updates follow David Longworth on Facebook.

Ryanair recruiting

LOVE them or hate them, there is no question that Ryanair is one of the most important airlines in Europe and it is still growing.

On Tuesday August 15 from 10.30am airline recruiters will be interviewing potential new employees at the Salles Hotel Malaga Calle Marmoles, 6, 29007 Malaga.

Applicants who would like to become cabin crew and join the current crew staff of more than 14,000 people need to come from a customer serviceoriented background experience and most importantly must demonstrate their legal entitlement to work on an unrestricted basis across the European Union.

Other attributes include the ability to read, write and speak English, be able to swim 25 metres unaided and to have a natural ability to deal with members of the public in a

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friendly and enthusiastic manner.

There is a height requirement and all applicants need to be between 5 "2 (157 cm) and 6" 2 (188 cm) and there is of course a need to be flexible and work to a roster.

In return, those who are chosen and pass a six week training course can expect to

enjoy good promotion prospects, unlimited highly discounted Staff Travel rates to 230 different destinations, uncapped sales bonus, free uniform in year one and yearly allowance afterwards.

It is necessary to apply online at https://apply.workable.com/ryanair/j/2C958D94 30/ in the first instance.

cabin crew needed

Left – David Longworth founder of Blue Angles ES2UA, Right – Volunteer Reg Hall who last year provided 2 vans to the effort.

Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola

Credit: Ryanair Media Centre

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Marbella Bolt

THE word Bolt is being used more and more around Marbella as specially marked ‘mini cabs’ branded with that name appear on the roads offering competition to Uber. An unexpected Bolt however, the multi Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Usain Bolt was seen getting out of a car in Marbella this week.

Benahavis Fair

The town of Benahavis will be running its annual Fair between August 11 and 15 with a combination of musical events aimed at the very young, those who prefer DJs and older residents as well. There will be children’s games and plenty of options to enjoy paella and tortilla.

Don Giovanni

OPERA buffs in Estepona will be in for a treat on the evening of Thursday August 10 as there is a free performance of Mozart’s popular Don Giovanni presented by Malaga company Teatro Lírico Andaluz in the Plaza del Reloj starting at 10pm.

Fire report

A fire spotted by the Opium Nightclub in Marbella on August 6 was feared to be arson. They discovered that the club was safe and it was a wooden bridge on fire.

Hold the front page

EURO WEEKLY NEWS is thrilled to announce that our newspaper and website will feature in a TV programme to be filmed in Benidorm.

Hold the Front Page is a programme following two of the UK’s favourite comedians, Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar, as they embark on a journey as trainee local journalists attempting to get a story on the front page. Now they are coming to Spain for their training.

Josh and Nick are coming to Benidorm to receive editorial tasks from managing

director Michel Euesden, who is the driving force behind Spain's biggest free English language newspaper group. They will then be accompanied on a sales drive to see what they can achieve in the world of fastpaced journalism.

Exploring some incredible regions through their local papers, the series is a warm celebration of the world of local journalism besides the people and communities the papers serve.

Being a people’s paper, Euro Weekly News is looking for a charity or commu­

nity group who would like to be featured in the programme. Please contact us to tell us about your needs.

The series is broadcast on Sky Max, a flagship channel in the UK and Ireland, and can be enjoyed on demand on Now TV too.

Series one of the Sky Original show was watched nearly two million times.

Josh and Nish also have a strong and engaged social following of their own on Instagram and Twitter, through which they promote the programme to their combined audience of

Coffee morning Tourist boom

ADANA coffee mornings are back on the first Friday of every month at O'Callaghans in Sabinillas subject to the weather. There is always ADANA merchandise available as well as a selection of homemade cakes and a raffle with some top prizes.

Also, always welcome will be a number of dogs who have been adopted from ADANA and all guests will be able to browse details of the many dogs who are just waiting for a new caring home.

THE tourist industry on the Costa del Sol has experienced a very positive first six months of the year with the number of visitors exceeding those who visited in the same period last year.

It’s not just the usual tourist hot spots along the coast that have benefitted but also rural tourism has received a real shot in the arm, this year reaching 70 per cent of the 2019 figure.

Although national visitors are still very important, there has been a marked increase in passengers arriving at Malaga Airport from much of Europe and the UK.

Travellers staying in hotels are 10 per cent up on last year but stays by foreigners are up by 21 per cent at 1,756,474 out of a total of 2,835,000 which means in turn that hotel and associated employment is up 9 per cent.

Overnight stays have increased not just in hotels but also in self­catering accommodation and camping but despite the restrictions of Brexit, the UK still supplies the largest number

1.6 million.

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STORIES IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION

Asses up

SELWO’s big family is continuing to grow with births and new inhabitants. Under the commitment of their participation in the European Endangered Species Programmes, Selwo has taken in two new specimens of Somali ass (Equus Africanus Somalicus).

The ass is an African herbivore characterised by its grated feet that is in critical danger of extinction due to the decrease of its wild populations.

The main threat to this African wild ass is limited access to drinking water, food and forage, with breeding females and foals less than three months old being most at risk.

Visitor numbers exceeding those of the same time last year

of holidaymakers to the area.

In the first six months of 2023 there have been 15.3 per cent more Britons arriving via Malaga Airport than the same time last year and following the UK, the next biggest influx of tourists come from Germany and Holland although the highest jump in the number of travellers at more than double last year’s figures are those from Poland.

In addition to the two ass, the Lakes Reserve, Selwo Aventura's habitat populated by large African herbivores such as hippos and rhinos has welcomed new members, the family has increased with the birth of several calves of white­tailed wildebeest .

Credit: Valencian Government

THE youth department of Marbella Council, has launched a campaign to increase the number of volunteers who are prepared to help guard the loggerhead turtle nest in Puerto Banus, next to the beach of the Guadalpín hotel.

Turtle watch

Councillor Alejandro González, visited the area along with Susanne

Stamm, head of local NGO Produnas Marbella which is co­ordinating the guarding

PROVERB OF THE WEEK Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Meaning : Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person of thing more when you see them or it again.

of the nest until the turtles hatch.

"The objective is for the 60 eggs to hatch safely at the end of August or beginning of September, as planned, so the surveillance work of the volunteers is extremely important", explained González, who highlighted "the com­

mitment of our young people with this type of cause”.

"Right now, we have 166 registered for the shifts, but we need between 300 and 400 people, especially to cover the nights," said Susanne Stamm as she agreed with the councillor that young people were the ideal volunteers.

A tarpaulin had to be put over the area to protect the eggs from the sun and heat and anyone who volunteers via the Produnas website: https://pro ­

dunas.org/ will receive training in order to ensure that the eggs remain undisturbed and to learn how to cope when the hatchlings emerge.

Charity cheque

FOUNDED more than 10 years ago, the Manilva Luisana Association exists to help local people with disabilities as well as those who are young or old and in need of some form of assistance.

They rely very much on donations from well wishers and support from the local council and on Monday August 7, members of the association met with Councillors for Tourism and Social Services, Dean Tyler Shelton and Gema Zotano, so that a cheque for €1,300 could be presented to President Ana Santos.

The money had been collected following a party held at the Plaza del Puerto de la and the Council extended its thanks to the performers and many sponsors who gave their services for the night.

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Beach going boars

THE increasingly common incidents of wild boars on the beaches of Marbella has led to calls for the council to look at ways to reduce these invasions.

Last weekend, in the Marbella area of Estrella del Mar, Málaga, a family of wild boars caused a stir as they walked along the beach, rummaging through beachgoers' belongings in search of food. Another incident was recorded on Elviria beach, also in Marbella, where a bather encountered a herd of six wild boars investigating his belongings, writes OK Diario.

The presence of these feral pigs in urban and coastal areas has raised concerns for the Marbella City Council, which is now seeking ways to address this escalating 'invasion' that poses risks to pedestrians, bathers, pets, and vehicles.

According to Javier García, the deputy mayor of San Pedro Alcántara, the wild boar population has been increasing significantly not only in their area 'but also along the entire Mediterranean coast.' Their adaptability to different environments and the abundance of shelter and food in urbanized areas have contributed to their encroachment on these regions, especially during the dry season when they seek food and scavenge in places with urban solid waste containers.

García urges residents not to feed the wild boars as 'they are not domestic animals and can be dangerous.'

He also warns against approaching their offspring as mothers can become aggressive and may attack.

The mayor acknowledges that wild boars are mainly seen in peripheral areas like Guadalmina Alta, Bello Horizonte, or Trapiche Norte. However, efforts are underway to limit their movement. Measures like using cages have been considered, but compliance with the regulations of the Junta de Andalucía and the State is of utmost importance. García emphasizes that they do not want to turn the situation into a safari.

The Health Delegation has been actively working to find solutions to this issue since March. A previous information campaign with citizen recommendations aimed at tackling the prob­

lem, and now they are further exploring options to control the small­scale 'invasion' affecting the region.

The growing concern among the locals has found expression through social media, entry records, and the citizen's mailbox. The council is determined to find answers within the legal framework and channels provided by the legislation.

The rising presence of wild boars in Marbella's urban and coastal areas is posing a threat to public safety and the environment. As the council seeks solutions to address this "invasion," residents are urged to refrain from feeding these animals and to exercise caution when encountering them. With a focus on adhering to regulations, the authorities aim to find effective measures to control the wild boar population and ensure the safety of beachgoers and pedestrians.

Collective calling

RESIDENTS of San Pedro de Alcantara have a reason to celebrate as local charity shop Collective Calling Tienda Soldaria marks its second successful year of operation.

Nestled conveniently behind the main church on Avenida Pablo Ruiz Picasso, this shop offers a unique and inviting experience that resembles more of a boutique than a traditional charity store.

Any pre­loved clothes that do not find a new home on the racks are recycled, preventing them from ending up in landfills. This approach aligns with the growing global awareness of the environmental impact of fast fashion and promotes a more sustainable way of

shopping.

The store is currently accepting summer clothes for men, women, and children, as well as kids' toys, homeware items, handbags, shoes, and jewellery.

By contributing to the store's inventory, community members can directly support their neighbours in need while also reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.

For those who are unable to visit the shop to drop off donations, Collective Calling offers a convenient collection service. To arrange a pickup, simply contact the store today at +34 711 006 961, and their friendly staff will be happy to assist.

Boars are becoming a threat to public safety

ON Tuesday, August 15, Los Boliches Beach will host a staging of the codend throw.

The codend throw is an ancient fishing art that is currently not used but is celebrated in the city of Fuengirola. The fishermen and their families have remembered this ancestral tradition, that has marked the way of working the sea, for centuries.

The tribute will begin at 8:30.AM on Los Boliches beach between the dry dock area and the Los Naufragos beach bar.

The Councilor for Fiestas, Isabel Moreno, explained that this recreation is usually held twice a year coinciding with the festivities of the Virgen del Carmen de Los Boliches.

"It is a tribute to all the families who for years lived by the sea, not only in Fuengirola, but also on the entire Costa del Sol," the councillor confirmed.

"Everyone, of all ages are invited to enjoy what is one of our most significant traditions which brings so many memories to the oldest sailors of Fuengirola.”

THE Port of Malaga is becoming increasingly more important in the international world of cruise ships and this is being encourage by the Malaga Provincial Council.

The Palmeral de las Sorpresas, the leisure area within the port will once again take on the aspect of the deck of a large ship to celebrate Málaga Cruise Days which runs between September 21 and 23.

First held last year, it turned out to be a surprisingly popular event, which received more than 110,000 visitors and the Council believe it achieved its main objective, to make the world of cruising

Ancient art

An ancestral tradition

Jamon festival

TUESDAY August 8 saw the inauguration of the VIII World Ham contest known as Jamon Popi on the Estepona seafront.

Increasingly more popular, this growing event which runs until Tuesday August 15 (which is a National Holiday) has attracted more than 60 exhibitors who between them are fielding some 200 skilled ham cutters.

Visitors will be able to watch the professionals at work, enjoy some of the best ham products in Spain and enjoy a number of free evening concerts.

A word of warning however, even in the weeks before this event, car parks have been closed because they are full of visitors enjoying the charms of one of the Costa del Sol’s most attractive and welcoming municipalities.

Cruise days

known to the general public.

For this reason, the Tourism Area of the Malaga City Council, Costa del Sol Tourism and Planning, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the Junta de Andalucía, with the support of Suncruise Andalucía, Fundación Málagaport and Málaga Cruise Port decided to hold the event again so that visitors can enjoy the activities offered by a cruise trip in a privileged setting by the sea.

This time, there will be a se­

ries of evening events running from 6pm to 11pm suitable for everyone with musical performances, tastings, children's entertainment, a gastronomic fair and a cruise ship forum.

In addition, some of the most important shipping companies will be present at Malaga Cruise Days with their own stands where the visitor will be able to learn about the wide range of cruise trips and their most interesting itineraries.

Boxing clever

NEW Benalmadena Mayor Juan Antonio Lara, together with other members of the Council accepted an invitation to attend a title fight at the Holiday World Beach Club on the evening of Saturday August 5.

The main event saw a fight for the IBF World super lightweight title between Samuel Molina 'La Esencia', the current Spanish champion in that category and Dorian Maidana, an outstanding Argentine boxer, with victory going to the

favourite from Malaga by TKO in the sixth round.

The evening, which attracted a large audience saw some exceptional matches between 14 top class boxers including several successful Spanish fighters as well others from Cuba and Sweden. After the event, the mayor congratulated the organisers on the quality of the presentation and the fact that several genuine headliners were attracted to take part.

Image: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola

ONE of the most famous drag queens in Andalucia collapsed and died while performing on stage at his club in the town of Torremolinos.

The incident that occurred at around 2:30 am on Saturday, August 5, has left residents of the Costa del Sol municipality shocked, as reported by okdiario.com this Sunday 6.

Afrodiziack – real name Javi – tragically passed away at his Tiki Tiki Show Copas nightclub that the 41 ­ year ­ old entertainer ran with his husband.

The 112 Emergency Services switchboards reportedly received dozens of calls. They in ­

Tragedy on stage

formed the operators that a person had suddenly fainted and was unconscious and in need of urgent medical help at an establishment located on Calle Danza Invisible in the Malaga town.

Customers and members of staff rushed to Javi’s aid while waiting for the emergency services to be deployed. On arrival at the club, medics were unable to do anything to save him and Javi was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thanks to his time as

an artist in different venues in the town, Javi was an extremely wellloved character. Just a few weeks ago he was a judge on a Drag Gala that was held in town.

In his drag persona of Afrodiziack, Javi imitated legendary Spanish artists such as Isabel Pantoja and Rocío Jurado in his shows. He also included songs from other famous artists like Mónica Naranjo, Rocío Dúrcal and Paulina Rubio.

Margarita del Cid, the mayoress of Torremoli ­

nos, said goodbye to Javi in an emotional message that she posted on her Facebook page this Saturday 5.

‘A month ago you were radiant celebrating the anniversary of the place that it took you so much effort to get ahead. Today we wake up to the sad news that you have left us. Keep shining and spreading your art wherever you are as you did in your Torremolinos. We’ll miss you a lot Javi Afrodiziac’, she wrote.

Once news of the trag ­

ic incident filtered out, social media was inundated with messages of

condolences for Javi’s husband, family and friends.

32,688 the population of Gibraltar

Social media was inundated with messages of condolence

Ok for now

THE mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, has assured that no further measures are needed 'for now' in relation to the drought.

On Tuesday, August 8, the measures announced by the City Council to cut off the water in the showers come into force, although the footbaths will remain in place.

'We have enough reserves', he defended, sending a message of calm to the population of his city. However, he urged citizens to use 'prudence' because 'water must be treated

as the scarce resource that it is, a limited resource, it is not unlimited'.

Defending the capital of the Costa del Sol, the mayor insisted: 'Right now there is no need to make any special restrictions with the data we have'.

Last week, the Malaga City Council launched new watersaving measures in compliance with the recommendations passed to them by the Commission for Drought Management of the Hydrographic Demarcation of the

Andalucian Mediterranean Basins (DHCMA).

Cutting off the water in the showers from this Tuesday in the city's parks and gardens will reduce by half the 15 per cent of drinking water used for irrigation. Also, closing the water park on Calle Pacífico is another of the measures adopted.

As a result, the capital joins other municipalities in the province that have already taken measures to cope with the ongoing drought situation.

Measures are already in place in Malaga

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ON July 30, popular local singer Peet Rothwell posted on his Facebook page that his darling dog Kiki had been missing for 38 hours and he was beside himself with grief over her disappearance.

He explained that his husky who is smart and agile had managed again, (probably because she simply could), to wander off.

She was chipped, vaccinated and friendly and he appealed to his 3,416 Facebook friends to help in his search for Kiki.

There were occasional

Reunited

sightings but it was a very long week of heartbreak and traipsing around the countryside as well as dog pounds trying to find her and then after 250,000 plus steps, attacks from wild boar and snakes and the odd unfriendly farmer, Peet was finally greeted with some good

AS the evening of Friday August 11 reaches midnight and turns into Saturday, so the skies over Malaga City will be transformed by an incredible firework display to make the start of the ever popular Malaga Dair 2023.

It runs for seven days from August 12 to August 19 and the week of celebrations not only incorporate the national holiday of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15 but always ends on August 19 to celebrate the anniversary of the Reconquest of Malaga by the Catholic Monarchs and its incorporation into the Crown of Castile.

Similar to Marbella, there are effectively two fairs, the Day Fair is mainly

news.

A local family arrived at this property with some photographs of a dog that they had seen and he immediately recognised his ‘princess’ so off he rushed along with her brother Revan to where she was last seen and it was like a scene from a movie.

Malaga Fair

On Tuesday August 8, they spotted each other, Kiki gave a howl of excitement and jumped into Peet’s arms as he hugged her like a child.

Now reunited, whilst she may still plan ways of getting out, hopefully, in the future she will remember her way home.

Fair only takes place in the fairgrounds.

There are numerous events taking place over the period of the week which include children’s shows, dancing, horse events, concerts and plenty of opportunity to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat.

Naturally, there is also a religious connection because of the Feast of the Assumption and the Malaga Fair is considered to be one of the largest and most inclusive in the country where very few events or get togethers are ever closed to the public.

held in the centre of the city as well as Cortijo de Torres whilst the Night

Visit https://www.malaga.eu/feriade­malaga/ to see the full range of entertainment taking place.

Peet and Kiki together again

Peet Rothwell

All the Fun of the Fair 2022

Credit: Malaga

Fair Twitter

Looking back

THOSE interested in delving into the history of Mijas will be pleased to hear that the Historical Archive is opening its doors to the public with guided tours.

Its oldest archive dates back to between 1507 and 1508 and is home to numerous documents recounting historical events in the town.

Councillor for Heritage, Nicolas Cruz, confirmed:

"From now on, residents and visitors will be able to find out how our historical archive works.!

"We are going to offer guided tours every third Thursday of the month to show our facilities, what kind of documents are kept in our archive and how they can be consulted," he added.

“99 per cent of the population, except for students

of history or professionals who work in this field, do not know about it, so these guided tours will be very useful to give visibility to the Historical Archive and all its contents.”

Anyone interested in taking part in these guided tours should send an email to archivo@mijas.es with their personal details (name and surname) and telephone number.

Chess competition

BUDDING Kasparovs and Fishers will need to move quickly to enjoy watching the 37th night chess championship which takes place in Estepona tonight Thursday August 10.

It’s the only amateur competition of its kind that takes place anywhere in Spain and has 250 competitors registered who are aged from six to 90.

Expect not just local players but many from across Andalucia and Spain, the younger ones perhaps inspired by Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit.

This competition will be held, as in previous years, following the Swiss competition system. It will have 12 professional referees and a total of 26 trophies to be competed for in a range of different categories, as well as a number of commemorative medals.

It’s not just about competition as there are six giant outdoor chess boards with matching sized pieces along the Paseo Maritimo and there are regular matches, many of them relying on speed, managed by the Municipal Chess School as well as evening coaching for beginners and those who want to get better.

Traditional dress

THE Malaga Provincial Council and the Association of Shopkeepers of the Historic Centre of Malaga­Centro Comercial Abierto are collaborating to promote the sale of products related to Malaga Fashion.

It’s a bit of a blends of modern ideas for traditional clothing and the idea is that Malaga de Moda will be promoted particularly at the time of fairs and festivals held annually throughout the Province.

There will be a sharing of marketing skills in order to attract customers who want to dress up for regional events, especially those involved with flamenco, marenga (fishing) and traditional Goyesca which is generally associated with bullfighting with the intent that Malaga City becomes the first place to think of when looking to buy traditional Andalucian costumes.

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Guided Tours

TWO very different but incredibly talented female singers will be appearing on the same bill in Malaga City on Tuesday August 15.

The word diva can have negative connotations but in the case of Gloria Gaynor and Bonnie Tylor, the true meaning “a famous female singer

Two Different Divas

of popular music” holds absolutely true.

It’s a very unusual pairing that which sees the two musical icons appear on the

same bill at the Autocine Malaga Cesurfp, Malaga as part of the ongoing Sabatic Festival and tickets cost from €38 to €55 plus booking fee (and there are some special VIP tables for four or six costing €121 per person) which can be booked at https://sabaticfest.seetickets.com/.

Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, was brought up in a small village near Swansea but is now without doubt one of Wales’s best known performers, famous for her distinctive husky voice which was partly created following an operation on her larynx due to illness in 1976.

Working with various producers including the writer behind Meatloaf, Jim Steinman, she has had numerous hits during her long career including Total Eclipse of the Heart, It’s a Heartache, Holding Out for a Hero, Lost in France, More Than a Lover,

plus the odd one that got away such as The Best which was picked up later by Tina Turner and became a massive international hit.

Bonnie is currently working on new music, and she is preparing to release a brand new memoir about her life and career. Her 40 Years “Total Eclipse of the Heart” Tour begins in October 2023.

Newark born Gloria Gaynor has been in the music business for almost 60 years and is still touring, performing several of her greatest hits as well as producing new music which appeals to many.

Two of her biggest disco hits, I Will Survive and I Am What I Am were picked up by the emerging Gay scene in the USA and became evergreen hits around the world with even British drag artist Danny La Rue recording I Am What I Am.

Grammy winner, Honorary Doctor of Music, charity

fundraiser and Martin Luther King Jr Award Winner, Gloria Gaynor sums up her philos ophy of life with the fol lowing words “I Will Sur vive is my mantra, the core of my God purpose.

“It is my privilege and honour to use it to inspire people around the world of every nationality, race, creed, colour and age group to join me as I sing and live the words: I Will Survive.”

THERE is still time to enjoy the Tapa Route which is taking place in Mijas Pueblo every evening from 5.30pm to 11pm until August 24.

There are six establishments offering a tapa and a drink which could be a beer, soft drink, water, tinto de verano or glass of wine for just €3.

Those taking part are Cafeteria Bellavista, Café Bar Porras, Muskova Burger, Bar La Boveda Del Flamenco, La Tasca de Mijas and Radikal.

There is also an ice cream option (without a drink) at €3 at Heladeria Casa Esteban and Heladeria El Principito.

Credit: Gloria Gaynor

Ruta de la Tapa

Gloria Gaynor and her 2020 Grammy Award

Summer moments, with a taste of la dolce vita Leisurely Lunch at Cipriani Marbella

vExperience the classic glamour and unparalleled service of Marbella’s coveted lunch spot, Cipriani Marbella, at Puente Romano Beach Resort.

Sip a famous Bellini on the elegant, shaded terrace, and savour traditional Italian signature dishes from the celebrated Harry’s Bar in Venice.

The name is legendary worldwide. Now the Bellini cocktail and Carpaccio ‘alla Cipriani’ that were first invented and named by Giuseppe Cipriani Sr at Harry’s Bar in Venice have arrived in Marbella.

Bringing authentic Italian gastronomic glamour to Puente Romano Beach Resort’s exciting worldclass restaurant collection, this latest addition offers a tempting menu for lunch (and dinner) that reflects Cipriani’s Venetian origins.

As one review said: “There is an indisputable sense of sprezzatura that permeates each one of the Cipriani venues. They carry within them the type of movie star confidence that is only achieved after becoming a global icon and beating all the odds.”

Cipriani Marbella’s à la carte menu is built on the concept of simple Italian food made to perfection. It features signature dishes from the legendary Harry’s Bar in Venice, including Calf’s Liver ‘alla Veneziana’ with Fried Polenta, Baked Tagliolini with Ham, and Risotto ‘alla Primavera’ appealing to a variety of tastes. These Italian favourites use seasonal, premium ingredients and produce, many sourced from Italian farms, adding authenticity to the menu.

The stylish, timeless restaurant, featuring an intimate bar and restaurant decorated in Cipriani’s iconic nautical colours, with Murano glass chandeliers, blue and white terrazzo patterned floor, high gloss wood and contemporary black and white fashion photography adorning the walls. Cipriani Marbella also has a large garden terrace, perfect for long, leisurely lunches.

As the Cipriani motto goes, “To serve is first to love,” so guests can also look forward to impeccable service.

Pink Floyd month

IF you like the music of Pink Floyd and are anywhere near the Costa del Sol, there are three opportunities to enjoy their music during August.

The biggest event will be in Estepona on August 25 and 26 when the local council in association with The Unicorn Association will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the hugely successful Dark Side of the Moon.

Running all through August at the Felipe VI Auditorium is an exhibition covering the history and importance of the British band who recorded one of the biggest selling albums of all time.

On Friday August 25 there will be a free screening of the award winning film The Wall based on the Pink Floyd album of the same name directed by Alan Parker and starring Bob Geldorf and Bob Hoskins

According to Parker making the film was one of the most miserable experiences of his entire creative life but it still gained critical acclaim.

The following night from 10pm there will be an evening of Pink Floyd music presented by eight piece Spanish tribute band IM­PULSE with tickets costing €20 plus booking fee online at the Auditorium website at

www.tafestepona.com or in person from the box office.

The show will last for more than two hours as IM­PULSE presents a spectacle of images, light and sound featuring the most iconic music of Pink Floyd one of the top progressive bands of all times.

Earlier in the month, IM­ PULSE will appear at the Rincon de la Victoria Auditorium on Saturday August 12 with tickets costing €15 in advance at https://lacocheraentradas.com/.

Then the following night Sunday August 13, it’s the turn of the Mijas Auditorium to welcome IM­PULSE with tickets also costing €15 from the same site as Rincon de la Victoria above or https://www.tributoimpulse.es/.

IM­PULSE consists of Toni Caballero: Vocals, Guitar, Javier Flores Piano, Hammond and Keyboards, Juan Angel Garcia: Bass, Victor Ortigosa: Guitar and Voice, Alberto Garcia: drums, Ivi Cruz: Vocals, Olga Diaz: Vocals, Demian Arroyo: Sax.

There seems to have been quite a few Pink Floyd tributes on the Costa del Sol over the past few years, including one from Gibraltar and others from the UK, all of whom have been excellent.

Doggy disco

THREE animal charities will benefit from a special disco event which will take place at the Victoria and Albert pub in Benavista from 6pm to 8pm on Friday September 22.

This is the brainchild of Selena MacKenzie of Talk Radio Europe (TRE) and tickets which should be booked in advance cost €5 for dogs and €10 for their human companions can be obtained from Animal Talk

with Selina Group on Facebook.

This is the third year that the Doggy Disco has taken place and last years event was a huge success raising some €2,000.

There is plenty of free parking nearby and the Victoria and Albert pub run by Natalie and Matt has plenty of outside space where the dogs can enjoy their evening out without causing any problems, plus of course

whilst they can enjoy a bowl of water there is a great choice of slightly stronger drinks for their companions.

The charities to benefit this year are Adana, Triple A and Rescued Paws Spain and if you can’t make this howling good event then visit any or all of the three charity websites to find out more about their fantastic work and to make a donation so that they can continue with it.

IM-PULSE the band Credit: IM-PULSE Facebook

Flying visit

THE best way to describe Chris de Burgh’s style is that he is a storyteller rather a pop or rock musician.

He released his first album in 1975 and the single Flying spent 17 weeks at No 1 in Brazil a country that has a huge record buying population.

As his collection of album releases grew so he next broke big in Scandinavia and then South Africa.

He set his heart on the US market and he wasn’t disappointed as his 1986 album Into The Light contained one of the biggest selling singles of the year, Lady in Red which was also on the soundtrack of the 1988 film Working Girl.

Supposedly reflecting his feeling, the first time that he saw his wife to be Diana (to whom he is still married), the single went on to sell eight million copies and almost every year appears in the

Dining in the dark

IN 1979, a blind clergyman created the Blind Cow, a restaurant in Zurich, Switzerland where diners were required to spend the entire time eating and drinking in the dark whilst serving staff were blind.

top ten of most played records on radio.

In 1980 de Burgh was the only international artist personally invited by then Chancellor Kohl to perform at the historic public celebrations marking the re­unification of East and West Germany.

De Burgh has had a busy few years, releasing no fewer than 26 studio albums and his latest will review and retell the legend that is Robin Hood.

Initially invited to produce a few melodies for a German musical to be produced next year about Sherwood Forest’s most heroic outlaw, he decided to go a step further and release a whole new album based on the hero and his merry men.

There will be a one off Spanish appearance at the Marbella Arena for de Burgh and his band on September 30 with tickets costing between €45 and €113 from https://marbellaarena.com/.

Thus, the concept of Dining in the Dark encouraged the sighted to see how their senses might change as they spend the entire time from entrance to exit without any light and guests are not allowed to bring phones or even luminous watches into the dining area.

Although the idea appealed to many, particularly in the USA, it is still something of a rarity in much of Europe but those who live near Malaga City can have the chance to try this novel way of eating on September 20, with two sittings at 8pm and 10pm.

According to the organisers Dining in the Dark immerses you in the mysterious and exhilarating experience of eating in the dark. Studies show that

80 per cent of people eat with their eyes and by eliminating this sense, the senses of taste and smell take over to elevate food to a whole new level.

There are three tasting menus at the Bendito Restaurant situated in the Hotel Malaga Premium, each costing €45 per person and the choices are; Green Menu which brings a taste of the garden to the plate, Blue Menu with a selection of fresh fish for those who don’t eat meat and Red Menu for the carnivores which will be guaranteed to satisfy the most de­

manding of palates.

Included in the price is a mask and guests are requested not to peek but to enter fully into the spirit of the evening.

This promises to be an intimate gastronomic evening where guests will be able to hear snippets of tantalising conversation from other tables whilst discovering the taste of their meal and working out what each mouthful consists.

To make your reservation visit https://feverup.com/m/ 135964.

Let your senses of taste and smell take over

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Chris (bottom left) and band toured Canada

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One of the creators of Flamenco Chill, a very different style of music, Malaga born La Mari de Chambao will be performing in La Linea de la Frontera in October.

María del Mar Rodríguez

Carnero started singing for fun in the late 1990s with a boyfriend and his cousin, but this soon morphed into Chambao which released their first album Flamenco Chill in 2001.

Technically this was a ‘various artists’ album but as Chambao contributed eight tracks, it is fair to credit them with the release as they combined a passion and vocal style of traditional Andalucian flamenco with elements of electronica, especially chillout.

The group came to prominence at about the same time as Nuevo Flamenco bands such as Ojos de Brujo from Barcelona who had a harder cutting edge to their music.

The 2000s saw a huge wave of popularity for this style of flamenco fusion and Chambao released a further

seven albums before temporarily disbanding in 2016.

The band and La Mari, as she is known by her fans, were nominated, or won a ream of different awards and were an important creative force even though the singer had to cope with cancer and all of the problems associated with conquering it.

In 2018 she performed a huge concert in Madrid which showcased 30 different songs and she welcomed numerous guests from the Spanish music scene although earlier In

Flamenco chill on tour Canela festival

THE Canela Party is an annual four day festival, held this year in Torremolinos from August 23 to 26 and has attracted some 41 avant garde, indie and rock bands to participate.

The organisers boast that this is the only festival in the world where the bands are there to watch the audiences as much as entertain them as visitors are invited to spend each day in fancy dress.

Although many of the bands are Spanish, a popular Australian group with the unlikely name King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard will be headlining the last night.

Formed in Melbourne in 2010, they have already released 25 studio albums and invite fans on their website to upload any bootleg live recordings that they have made so that the band can sell some.

Other bands have flown in from Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, Israel,

New Zealand, UK and USA but the other two headliners are Black Midi from the UK and Osees from the USA.

Tickets have been selling

her career she was touched and delighted to be invited to duet with Ricky Martin on the song Tu Recuerdo.

Now she is back with a new Chambao and a new album due to be released later this year and she is undertaking a short tour of Spain.

The band will be appearing at the Congress Palace in La Linea from 9pm on October 20 with tickets costing from €30 to €38 available via https://chambao.es/.

A must even if you don’t speak Spanish.

very quickly but visit https://canelaparty.com/ to see if there are any individual or season tickets still available.

La Mari with Chambao after a recent sell out concert

Credit: Chambao Facebook

The highly charged King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

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Celtic night

MIJAS PUEBLO Celtic Night

returns on Saturday August 12 at the municipal auditorium and once again entry is free until capacity is reached with doors opening at 9pm.

This is always a high spot in the Mijas calendar although it had to be suspended for two years due to the pandemic.

The 2022 event was very well attended and it makes for a great free night out in the pretty little village perched high above the coast.

This year there will be three bands preforming, with the first to take to the stage being the Stolen Notes, apparently “the hardest and most rock and rollers", according to Miguel Gómez, from La Cochera Producciones, who are organising this event.

They will be followed by Los Stompers with the

Scottish dance group Nuala and finally Fernando Mosquera and his Celtic band.

Incredibly Mosquera plays no less than plays 70 instruments and composes in both Galician and Scottish style but will certainly play his much favoured bagpipes amongst other instruments.

There will also be food

Rock around the clock

PREPARE for a rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza at the Festival of Legends at the Auditorio de Benalmadena this September.

On Friday, September 15, the venue will be a portal to the iconic era of rock and roll with three fantastic performances on the same stage.

The live show promises to transport guests to one of the most emblematic periods of music and remind you of the biggest hits that once topped the charts. The concert will feature renowned British singer, pianist, and guitarist Mike Sanchez, who is one of the most exciting and charismatic artists of rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll on the Costa del Sol. His powerful and fre­

netic boogie­woogie has earned him fans all over the world and the attention of many rock and blues legends, including none other than Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton.

The fantastic band, the Howlin Ramblers will be also performing, along with a special tribute to Buddy Holly. Doors open at 7:30pm, before the show starts at 9pm at the Auditorio de Benalmadena.

Tickets to the event cost €20 and can be purchased online: https://www.ticketsource.eu/OCIO ­ MUSIC ­ SPAIn/tdvjnamj?fbclid=IwAR0Bj0ZaUCsMWQGxcc1gMJ9wBSYz559ZAgbtxJ3S3NVIq9RGm1 FfM44iKjc

and drink areas and as for parking, the EL Puerto Quarry will be reserved for all those interested in attending the Celtic Night. To make life easier for visitors, the Mijas Council is organising a shuttle bus from the parking area to the Pueblo and back so there will be no worry about trying to find their way to the event.

IT’S time to brush off the dancing shoes for an exciting social event set to take place twice a week in Fuengirola at the Hotel Leonardo.

On Mondays and Wednesdays, starting from Monday, September 18, and Wednesday, September 27, guests can practice the art of dance and have a fantastic time with friends.

Every Monday, there will be tea dancing from 5pm until 7pm. The activity is open to the public, so all are invited for an afternoon of graceful moves and lively rhythms.

On Wednesdays, from 5pm until 6:30pm, there will also be a ballroom and sequence dancing class exclusively for U3A members.

Fancy footwork

However, new members are always welcome to join the class and experience the joy of dance.

Both classes are free of charge, but guests are kindly requested to purchase a drink.

The venue is located on Calle Dr. Galvez Ginachero, near the Paseo Maritimo. There is plenty of parking and a bus stop nearby. Guests wanting more information can contact the group via email: dance.fuengirola@gmail.com.

Multi-instrumentalist Fernando Mosquera

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Jazz beyond borders

THE month of August at the English Cemetery in Malaga sees a whole host of different events and musical presentations.

Running through until the middle of September, Las Noches Del Ingles (English Nights) will see for the first time ever, the gates of the historic cemetery thrown open and the space will be filled with magic, creating a totally unique atmosphere in the city

Las Noches del Ingles is an initiative that, for the first time, combines attractive decorative lighting and a complete cultural agenda in this historic enclave, the oldest non­Catholic cemetery in the Iberian Peninsula, classified as an asset of cultural interest. by the Junta de Andalucia.

Las Noches Del Ingles

On some nights it’s possible to take a tour of the beautifully lit cemetery whilst on other nights you can enjoy a whole range of music, but every night that the cemetery is open, visitors can enjoy a drink and a snack at the English Terrace set up under a number of hundred year old trees.

Tickets for the guided tours as well as the musical events which include classics and swing, cost just €5 per person and on two nights there will be two horror film nights.

To find out the full programme and book tickets visit https://lasnochesdelingles.com/.

THE World Citizen Band is set to descend on Clarence Jazz Club in Torremolinos on Saturday, October 7 with their one­off show, featuring music from their album, 'Antares'.

Formed in Berlin, the international ensemble brings together musicians from Israel, Argentina, Spain, Denmark and Costa Rica with the aim of uniting cultures through music.

Saxophonist Uri Gurvich, guitarist Ramiro Olaciregui, pianist Marcos Merino, bassist Kenneth Dahl Knud­

sen and drummer Rodolfo Zuniga create a joyful sound, blending musical influences from across the globe.

The group was originally formed by a chance meeting between Olaciregui and Knudsen in Berlin after both migrated in search of broadening their musical horizons. When asked to play at the Ecuador Jazz Festival, they decided to create World Citizen Band, a name reflecting the increasingly nomadic lives of jazz musicians today.

The musicians have all

moved countries in search of a wider view and understanding of jazz's everchanging nature, making them true 'citizens of the world'.

World Citizen Band will bring their special mix of Latin rhythms, African grooves and cosmic jazz to the Costa del Sol for an unmissable night of world music. Doors open at 10pm, further details are available online: https://www.songkick.com/es/concerts/4111 9448

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AMID a devastating conflict in their homeland, Ukraine's celebrated Ballet of Kiev is travelling to Estepona to perform the magical Swan Lake ballet on Thursday, October 12.

Through their inspiring ballet talent, the troupe aims to uplift spirits.

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The timeless tale follows Prince Siegfried, who falls for the Swan Queen Odette, a maiden cursed into swan form by an evil sorcerer. But the sorcerer schemes to break apart the lovers by disguising his daughter as Odette.

With choreography origi­

nally by Marius Petipa and Tchaikovsky's emotional score, Swan Lake displays the Kiev Ballet's technical skills and heart. “During tough times, culture and art lift us up,” said artistic director Viktor Ishchuk. “We dance to bring comfort”.

At nearly two hours, the fantasy production spotlights prima ballerina Elena Germanovich alongside the company's principals. Audiences have raved about the Kiev Ballet's past local performances as "breathtaking."

While circumstances are challenging, the troupe vows the show will go on. "We dance from the heart for those facing hardship," Ishchuk added.

Tickets to the event cost €27.20 and can be purchased online from: https://tafestepona.entradas.plus/entradas/en/co mprarEvento?idEvento=1398

7. €1.50 per ticket will be donated to UNICEF's Ukraine fund. As war continues, Swan Lake shines light through the power of dance.

The band is made up of international jazz stars.

Photo credit: World Citizen Band

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King of Cozy Mysteries

YOU could call Steve Higgs the King of Cozy Mysteries and he is a genuine phenomenon in the brutal world of publishing having produced some 80 books since turning full time author in 2017.

Speaking to Euro Weekly News he explained “I wasn’t very interested in much at school except for writing and was delighted to win an award when I was 10.

“To some extent my future was preplanned as I come from a military family and it was always expected that I would join the army which I duly did, being commissioned and spent my time on the mechanical side.

“Happily, I was offered the chance to leave, with a reasonable pay off, in my early 40s and I took advantage of the offer.”

After leaving the army he took jobs in the corporate world, got married and is now the proud father of a boy (Hunter) and girl (Hermione) but writing started to call.

He wrote his first book whilst still working and decided that this had to be the future but realised that trying to get an agent and then a publishing deal could be a long and torturous process, so he decided to learn about self­publishing.

The process of writing comes easy to him and he tends to write a new book every two weeks or so which explains how he has published so many is such a relatively short period of time.

“Although I work quite long hours when I am writing, a lot of my time is involved in promotion and marketing, as well a weekly newsletter to everyone who signs up via my website”

Several authors bemoan the effect that Amazon has had on booksellers but Steve, recognised from the beginning that as a self­publisher and with Amazon hogging about 80 per cent of the world market, not only did he want to work with them but is quite happy for his books to be made available on Kindle Unlimited where for a small monthly fee customers can download a select number of books at no additional cost.

The income per download may be small but when you have 80 books and growing the actual amount is better than might be expected and

half of his annual income comes from Kindle Unlimited.

A definition of cozy mystery is a gentle and often humorous subset of the broad genre of crime writing which is a comfort read.

With characters such as retired policeman Albert Smith and his Alsatian Rex Harrison (who was thrown out of police school for being too clever), Housewife come detective Patricia Fisher, Wedding Planner, Felicity Phillips and The Paranormal Blue Moon Detective Agency, the novels are both gently amusing and genuinely mysteries and always include a dog, a cat or both.

“I am in discussion with a production company about the possibility of three of my creations becoming TV or even Film franchises and I like to network with other authors and recently spent a few days in Mallorca at a special event for selfpublishers.”

With an eye to the future, Steve is working with a select number of other writers who will be co­authors of books based on his concepts. He will take on the risk of publishing the books which will be produced to an agreed ‘script’ and will then share any profits on a 50/50

Highly successful author Steve Higgs

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Deadline fast approaching

ON March 15 2023, the UK and Spain reached an agreement on driving licence exchange, which enabled UK licence holders living in Spain to swap their UK licence for a Spanish one without needing to take a practical or theory test.

The agreement gave existing residents who had not yet exchanged their UK licences for a Spanish one six months (until September 15) to do so, during which time they could continue to drive on their UK licences. As for newly arrived residents, the agreement gave

them six months from the date they acquired their residency documents to exchange their UK licence. Licences can be exchanged after the six month period, but will no longer be considered valid for driving in Spain.

The Embassy has advised that anyone struggling to get an appointment at their local Dirección General de Tráfico Office go to their neighbouring one instead.

Last week, the British Embassy announced a resolution had been found to an issue which some holders of expired UK licences (typically those over 70) had been experiencing when trying to exchange their licences. Those affected should follow the established process for exchange, requesting their check code via gov.uk. For further information see the Living In Spain Guide on gov.uk for more information.”

UK licence holders who moved to Spain before March 15, 2023 and fail to make the exchange by September 15 will no longer be able to drive on their UK licence.

Music with a message

INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed DJs Roger Sanchez and Nic Fanciulli will be leading the way on August 11th and 12th at S’Arenal beach in San Antonio, Ibiza, headlining a free two­day beach party along with a broad collection of international and local artists. Over 20,000 festival attendees are expected to enjoy the beats from 5.00 pm to 1:00 am each day.

The event, organised by Ibiza Global Radio, will feature both renowned international performers and local talent. Daniele Luppino, Ibiza Global Radio CEO, says, ‘Last year we took on the challenge to bring a free two­day electronic music festival to Ibiza for the first time, and we were immensely proud to see how well it was received by the island. With 15,000 electronic music lovers dancing on San Antonio’s largest beach each

day and I have every faith that we can deliver and exceed expectations, again.’

This will be more than just a music festival as the festival’s environmental plans include engaging beach cleaning volunteers and the elimination of single­use plastic. Biodegradable materials will be used, and dancers will be encouraged to collect waste. Environmental awareness will be promoted through interviews and talks.

The festival has also

pledged to measure its environmental impact. By calculating energy consumption, water usage, and CO2 emissions, they plan to plant an equivalent number of trees in an area affected by a major fire the previous year.

While not entirely plastic­free, the festival aims to set an example globally. They have partnered with Bye Bye Plastic and are taking significant steps towards sustainability, sharing their commitment to environmental care.

Electronic Music Festival Goes Green

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Saving Water

HOW can municipalities effectively combat the challenges of a prolonged drought without compromising essential services?

Amidst the persistent drought plaguing municipalities in Spain, many municipalities have taken significant strides to address the water scarcity issue.

Typical measures include cutting off the water supply to beach showers, reducing potable water usage for park and garden irrigation by half, cutting back on watering of golf courses and temporarily closing water parks.

While the actual water consumption from beach showers is minimal, councils aims to use this measure as a means to raise awareness among the public about the responsible use of resources.

Traditional Spanish Methods Of Saving Water

RAINWATER harvesting: A common practice is to collect rainwater for various household tasks, such as watering plants, mopping floors, and cleaning things. This can be done by installing rainwater harvesting systems on the roof or in open areas of the home.

When preparing to take a shower take a bucket along. Instead of letting cold water run away while it gets up to temperature, use a bucket to collect it. This way, water can be collected that would normally go to waste, where it could be used for other household tasks.

Turning off the tap while washing dishes and brushing teeth. This helps save a significant amount of water that would otherwise be wasted if the tap remained open throughout the process.

Homespun Methods Of Water Conservation

FOR more ideas here are some methods gathered from residents in a Euro Weekly News survey.

• 'I have a tank and water is expensive, so if I have bath, I leave it in and use the water to wash my plates. I add soap! I also filled the toilet with bricks, so it only makes a little [flush] and saves 5 litres,' Judith van Trump, Benissa, Alicante.

• Another resident, Michael Santos, commented: 'Living in a small community of just eight properties, the most expensive cost we have is water for both the pool and gardens. We have cut the length of time that each garden receives communal water. . . reduced from 10 minutes to 3 minutes.'

• Another tipster said: 'Always use a dishwasher as it is far more environmentallyfriendly than washing by hand as it uses less water.' It is estimated that hand­washing dish es uses up to 3.5 times more water than a dishwasher.

• When visiting the toilet is it always necessary to flush? Without going into too much detail there is the well known phrase: 'If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down,' a memorable contribution from Mayor Ed Koch, who reportedly urged New Yorkers to take up the practice during a water shortage.

• Although it seems sensible to run eco modes on both dishwashers

and washing machines in actual fact whilst they may use less electricity it is possible that more water is used is this longer cycle, so consider changing to quick more as it may cost more but could save precious water.

• Also, if you use a water softener do check whether it’s metered or unmetered as if unmetered, it automatically regenerates on a timer whether it needs to or not, thus using a lot of unnecessary water.

• The metered option regenerates only when it needs to and therefore uses less water says Angela Wright from Benidorm

• Animal lovers, if you are running the hot water tap, fill the dog’s bowl whilst the water is still cold so it doesn’t just disappear down the drain. Paul Chalmers Estepona

• An anonymous reader contributed, Save water – drink wine.

In Conclusion

BY taking decisive steps to conserve water resources, actions already taken have created an example for other municipalities facing similar drought challenges.

What we all hope to see shortly is some monsoon type weather lasting long enough to top up the aquifers (underground water catchment areas) and reservoirs in the short term and the creation of more desalination plants by the coasts in the long term.

Have a bucket in the shower to collect any excess water, before or during your shower.

Beach showers to be cut off

DENMARK

Berry soup

DANISH Berry Soup, known as ‘Rødgrød med Fløde,’ is a cherished dessert in Denmark. Bursting with the flavours of seasonal berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blackcurrants, it's a sweet-tart sensation. Served warm or cold with a dollop of cream, this traditional delicacy offers a delightful taste of Scandinavia's culinary heritage!

Danish dominance

THE Danish men's pursuit team sought redemption at the world championships in Glasgow defeating Italy and clinching the elusive gold medal in track cycling. The team secured victory, with a remarkable time of 3 minutes, 45.161 seconds. This triumph has propelled Denmark towards the next Summer Games in Paris, where they are now considered the favourites.

FRANCE

Paris explosion

FIVE people were injured after an explosion in an apartment block in the Montmartre district of Paris on Saturday, August 5.

The incident occurred at around 2:30 pm in a three-storey building whose residents were immediately evacuated.

Paris firefighters confirmed that one of those caught in the blast was in critical condition while the other four were badly injured.

Greenest games

PARIS 2024 Olympics committee has pledged to slash carbon emissions dubbing it the ‘greenest’ games ever. Organisers vow to halve the carbon footprint of previous games, striving to emit under 1.5 million tonnes of CO2, which will set an ambitious benchmark for future games too and the countries bidding to host them.

ITALY

Dog detective

IN A remarkable display of sensory expertise, Elio, a black Labrador police dog successfully foiled a cash smuggling attempt at a bus station in Italy. Prompted by Elio's excited interest in the bags, the police officers decided to investigate further. To their astonishment, they discovered stacks of cash totalling over €1,075,600 (£925,000) concealed within the luggage.

Football fines

ITALY has recently enacted a controversial law, imposing heavy fines and even prison sentences for those involved in the illegal use of IPTV technology, typically used to access sporting events. While distributors of illegal broadcasts can face up to three years in prison and fines of up to €15,000. Users caught accessing pirated content via IPTV could find themselves liable to pay fines of up to €5,000.

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THE NETHERLANDS

Peeing polar bear

THE Museum Flehite in Amersfoort has found itself under fire from neighbours complaining about a sculpture of a giant polar bear which is peeing into the local canal. It’s part of an Art and Zoo exhibition but it makes so much noise as it pees that it has to be turned off at night.

It used to pee all night.

Frozen summer

Drone diversion

TWO flights had to be diverted after a drone sighting near a Dublin airfield.

A Dublin Airport spokesperson commented: ‘This led to two flights - one Aer Lingus flight from Frankfurt and one Ryanair flight from Birmingham - being diverted to Belfast.’

Unruly runway

THE year-old €320 million northern runway at Dublin Airport is facing the threat of closure following residents' complaints and a contravention of planning laws.

Following months of complaints from local residents, Fingal County Council issued an enforcement order for noise against the Dublin Airport Authority regarding noise levels at night since the new runway opened in August 2022.

ON August 4, Reutlingen, a southern German city, experienced an unexpected winter-like event when a heavy hailstorm blanketed the streets with accumulated hailstones.

The sudden weather phenomenon surprised residents, transforming the urban landscape into a scene resembling a winter wonderland.

Tragic collision

A TRAGIC accident in Germany claims the life of a young US Army soldier as a civilian semitruck collides with the armoured military vehicle she was traveling in during convoy operations.

Our hearts go out to her family and fellow servicemembers.

GERMANY BELGIUM

Godzilla burger

AMERICA has created a whole generation of professional eaters who spend their lives taking food challenges which are eagerly devoured by TV and Social Media viewers. Randy Santel stopped off at Plein 12 Restaurant in Belgium to take the challenge of eating their Godzilla Burger in less than 30 minutes and he triumphed in eight minutes and 41 seconds.

Robot delivery

CARREFOUR Belgium is testing the concept of using robots to deliver goods to your door this summer with the latest test taking place in Knokke.

They have created a pop-up store on the sea front in the town but there is a slight drawback as the delivery area covered by the three robots is just 400 metres from the store.

Motorhome mayhem

THE summer tourist season faces challenges as an influx of motor homes overwhelms narrow roads, posing safety risks and causing frustration among locals. The surge in traffic, drawn by domestic and foreign tourists, has led to concerns over space and safety, impacting businesses and prompting calls for balanced solutions.

Housing Crisis

NORWAY’S housing market grapples with a rental rate surge as residential real estate prices decline. Rental rates in Oslo skyrocketed by 17 per cent in July, hitting record highs. Thousands of students are on housing waiting lists, and state-subsidised student accommodation costs NOK 10,000 (€892) monthly. Nationwide, rental rates have risen by 12 percent year-on-year.

NORWAY FINLAND

European unity

VOLT, a Pro-European political party is seeking recognition in Finland by securing 5,000 supporter cards and eventually field candidates in the European elections. Established as a response to Britain's exit from the EU, Volt has emerged as the first pan-European party. Jani Laiho, the Chairman of Volt, joined the party to counter the rise of far-right ideologies and stress the importance of European unity.

FinnFest 2023

FINNFEST 2023 40th anniversary held recently marked the celebration of Finland's NATO membership. FinnFest is an annual gathering of Finnish Americans. It includes educational workshops on culture and history, musical performances, and Finnish film presentations, with a pop-up cafe featuring Finnish food.

Deadly device

AN 'extremely dangerous' device discovered on a beach in the Troia peninsula of Portugal was subsequently deactivated by the Portuguese Navy. A member of the public located it on a beach. When the tide came in, the object became submerged so it was necessary to evacuate people from the area as a precaution.

Inspiring change

THE third day of Pope Francis's visit to Lisbon saw the pontiff urging young people to get their hands dirty for poverty.

In the context of World Youth Day (WYD), and on a day with a lot of contact with young people, he urged the young people gathered in the Portuguese capital not to be disgusted by poverty.

IRELAND PORTUGAL SWEDEN

Mass brawl

HUNDREDS of people were arrested and at least another 55 injured after a pitched battle broke out at an Eritrean festival in Järvafältet in Stockholm, Sweden. Visitors to the four-day event clashed with demonstrators who had turned up to protest against it. The Eritrean festival grounds turned into a battleground as the two sides clashed, armed with stones and sticks. Among those injured were three police officers.

Historical win

SWEDEN clinched victory in a nail-biting Women's World Cup clash, ending USA's journey in the round of 16. After a goalless tie through regulation and extra time, penalty kicks decided the fate. USA's Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith, and Kelly O'Hara faltered, handing Sweden a 5-4 shootout win. This untimely exit marked USA's earliest World Cup departure.

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Ethics of euthanasia

ASSISTED DYING a polarising and difficult conversation has once again captured the attention of the world. With cases like David Hunter’s who was released recently from prison for the death of his terminally ill wife and the retired nurse who allegedly sent ‘white powder’ to peers in an attempt to influence them to support the assisted dying bill in the UK have ignited the conversation yet again. Debate rages about the ethics of assisted dying, euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Spain made the pivotal decision to decriminalise euthanasia on June 25, 2021, and in the year following that decision 180 euthanasia were carried out. Traditionally, assisted dying laws focused on terminal illnesses and unbearable suffering. However, some jurisdictions have begun to include nonterminal conditions like mental health disorders as grounds for assisted dying. In Canada and the Netherlands,

psychological suffering and an ‘accumulation of old age disorders’ are now considered valid reasons for assisted dying.

This expansion of eligibility criteria introduces an ethical dilemma. Critics warn of a slippery slope, where the line blurs between compassionate end­of­life care and the potential exploitation of vulnerable individuals. The question arises: How far can the boundaries of assisted dying be stretched without compromising morality and legality?

Across the globe, several

Your hand

A NEW work by American author Rachel Zemach who lost her hearing aged 10 suggests that many people dislike the word ‘Deaf’ and want to see it replaced.

She argued as she launched her new book The Butterfly Cage that there should be a transition from the word ‘Deaf’ as it originally derived from the words ‘” empty,” and “barren” in Old English.

countries have embraced euthanasia, including Colombia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada. New Zealand voted by public referendum to approve euthanasia. Starting November 6, 2023, individuals above 18 years old can seek euthanasia with two doctors' endorsement.

In a world where medical possibilities collide with ethical uncertainties, striking a balance between personal autonomy, medical ethics, and safeguarding vulnerable populations remains an intricate challenge.

In addition, when using the word in machines with autocorrect it is often changed to “death” which obviously has negative overtones. When you ask someone what deaf means they will say “someone who can’t hear.” It’s all about what they can’t do. Even the sign means “can’t hear, and can’t speak,” according to Deaf educator and author Rachel Zemach.

Her preferred alternative then is ‘Sumain’ a French word meaning Your Hand.

The sign for it looks like a flower bud, twisting at the chest and bursting open. It represents the following concepts, all of which are treasure values in the Deaf community: collective, visual, spatial, global, tactile, light.

“If you were Deaf, wouldn’t you prefer that to being called empty and barren” she

asks. As times change so do words and it is possible that there is a need to change the definition, although equally this could simply be either another ‘woke’ concept from America. For those who want to learn more, the marketing for the new book explains “She shares captivating first­hand accounts from her life as a Deaf person and explores the differences in thinking between two major, and often conflicting, viewpoints on how to educate Deaf children, and how she saw the two different approaches impacting students.”

For many with all of their senses intact it is very difficult to understand how anyone, who exists without one, manages to cope, but those who are blind or deaf in particular appear to be able to react remarkably and live their best lives.

Compassionate end of life care or potential exploitation.

British sign language taught at 10 Downing Street

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BUSINESS EXTRA

Fuelled up

ASDA became Britain’s first retailer to publish diesel and petrol prices charged at its local forecourts online after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that the chain’s fuel prices had tripled since before the pandemic. The sector had increased these to unnecessarily high levels, the CMA said.

Nicely played

CASILLAS WORLD, founded eight years ago by Iker Casillas, former goalkeeper for both Real Madrid and Spain’s national side, earned €350,287 euros in 2022, 88 per cent more than in 2022. The company, based in the leafy Madrid suburb of Pozuelo de Alarcon, handles the footballer’s image rights.

New face

SARAH BREEDEN was named the Bank of England’s deputy governor and will also serve on the Monetary Policy and the Financial Policy committees. A senior executive, she led Bank’s response to the Northern Rock crisis in 2007 and takes over from Sir Jon Cunliffe, who has held this role since 2013.

Not you

EL CORTE INGLES sold its holding in the Only You hotel chain and will instead focus on its future hotel in Madrid’s Goya district, leaving the Matutes family’s Palladium Hotel Group as Only You’s sole shareholder. The sale went through in July 2022 but was not made public until early August.

Downsizing

HOUSE OF FRASER revealed that it could close more stores, after shutting eight in the past year. Michael Murray, the chief executive of Mike Ashley’s retail empire, which rescued the chain in 2018, said its department store portfolio was “continually under review” and some outlets were “still too big.”

STAT OF WEEK €8.9 billion

in revenues for the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) bottling plant during the first half of this year, an 8.4 per cent increase on the same period in 2022.

Government does its duty Membership scam alert

DON’T find yourself up the creek without a paddle by falling into the trap of a phony Amazon scam.

The online e­commerce and digital streaming multinational recently alerted to the dangers of being fooled by unexpected calls, texts or emails that claim to refer to a costly membership fee or other membership issue.

These will ask you to confirm or cancel the charge, Amazon warned.

“Scammers will try to convince you to provide payment or bank account information in order to reinstate a membership,” the company said.

Amazon would never ask

you to provide payment information for products or services over the phone, a recent statement stressed. Never pay over the phone, it added.

“Visit the Message Centre on the Amazon website or on our app to review authentic emails from Ama­

THE UK government announced plans to grant hundreds of new oil and gas licences.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on July 31 that the government would continue to back the North Sea oil and gas industry in its drive to make Britain more energy­independent.

Adopting a more flexible application process, licences could also be offered near currently licensed areas, he said. This would unlock vital reserves due to existing infrastructure and previous assessments, Sunak explained while visiting Aberdeen’s Shell gas terminal.

The independent Climate Change Committee predicted that approximately a quarter of the UK’s energy demands would still be met by oil and gas

TV turn off

ITV’S earnings fell 52 per cent to £152 million (€176.5 million) during the first six months of this year.

Total advertising revenues dropped by 11 per cent to £811 million (€940 million) between January and the end of June, compared with the same period in 2022.

The broadcaster admitted that it was enduring its worst advertising downturn since the 2008 financial crisis although chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said that although advertisers were cautious, ITV had not experienced any difficulty in attracting sponsors for its programmes.

zon. To verify your Prime Membership status or to make payments, log into your Amazon account, and go to the Your Account section.”

Amazon also recommended always going through the Amazon mobile app or website when

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seeking customer service, tech support, or to make changes to an account.

“Be wary whenever someone tries to convince you that you must act now,” the company said.

“Go directly to our website when seeking help with Amazon devices, services or orders.

“If you receive communications — a call, text or email — that you think may not be from Amazon, please report it to us,” the company said.

For more information on how to stay safe online, visit Security & Privacy on the Amazon Customer Service page.

tensive to ship oil and gas from abroad, he said.

The government was taking steps to slow the rapid decline in domestic production of oil and gas, securing the UK’s domestic energy supply and reducing reliance on hostile states.

“We have all witnessed how Putin has manipulated and weaponised energy, disrupting supply and stalling growth in countries around the world,” Sunak pointed out.

DUTY on pub drinks will be up to 11p lower than at UK supermarkets.

The changes would help pubs compete on equal terms, explained Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

“British pubs are the beating heart of our communities and as they face rising costs, we’re doing all we can to help them,” Hunt said. “Through our Brexit Pubs Guarantee, we’re protecting the price of a pint.”

Taxing drinks by strength for the first time reflected the popularity of low alcohol drinks, the Chancellor added.

Small Producer Relief would also help small businesses and start­ups create new drinks, innovate and grow, he said.

Go like the wind

IBERDROLA’S US subsidiary, Avangrid, has completed construction of an electricity substation off the Massachusetts coast.

Iberdrola has, through Avangrid, a 50 per cent stake in the €2.5 billion Vineyard Wind undertaking, together with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).

when the UK reached net zero in 2050. More licences were compatible with net zero commitments, the prime minister insisted. Bearing in mind the anticipated part­reliance on fossil fuels for years to come, it was more carbon­in­

Penalty imposed

TELEFONICA must pay €5 million for breaching its €725 million contract with DTS on acquiring the digital channel in 2015.

At the time, Spain’s National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) required Telefonica to make concessions preserving market competition by maintaining DTS’s existing contracts.

Telefonica was also obliged to make available wholesale offers of premium channels ­ with access to major sporting events ­ to other television operators.

Despite this proviso, Telefonica reached an agreement giving sports streaming service DAZN exclusive rights to broadcast the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Formula 1 seasons. The deal also allowed Telefonica to access all DAZN content.

This fine is the latest from the merger, including a €6 million CNMC sanction last March for preventing client transfers.

As well as easing the need for higheremission imports, granting further licences would protect more than 200,000 jobs, and expand the UK economy, Sunak added. It would also provide the next generation of skilled apprentices.

Unicaja movements

UK hedge fund Oceanwood announced the sale of up to 117 million of its Unicaja shares.

Oceanwood has assigned the Bank of America (BofA) to manage the €124 million sale, equal to 4.4 per cent of its 7.4 per cent holding, according to a filing with Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV).

If the sale materialises, Oceanwood would no longer have a sufficient stake to justify Unicaja board membership, with the likelihood that its representative, David Vaamonde Juanatey, will resign as director.

News of the sale came a day after the Unicaja board announced that Isidro Rubiales was to substitute its chief executive Manuel Menendez.

The substation’s high voltage cables connecting the Vineyard Wind I’s 62 turbines to the onshore network are key to the project’s viability, Iberdrola explained.

Located 24 kilometres south of Martha's Vineyard and 55 kilometres south of the Cape Cod peninsula, this is the Spanish multinational's first and largest windfarm in the US and will meet the energy needs of more than 400,000 homes.

War pays

ARMS multinational BAE Systems increased its profit forecast as military spending soared.

The London­based company posted half ­ year underlying earnings of £1.3 billion (€1.5 billion), a 10 per cent increase on last year, plus £21.1 billion €25.5 billion) in orders including 246 infantry fighting vehicles from the Czech Republic. It now has a record backlog of £66.2 billion (€76.9 billion).

BAE said that 2023 earnings per share would grow between 10 to 12 per cent, compared with the rise of between 5 and 7 per cent that it forecast in February.

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ABERDEEN VISIT: Britain’s PM Rishi Sunak at the Shell refinery

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DOW JONES

Sad song

SINGER, composer and poet Joaquin Sabina must pay Hacienda €2.5 million in back taxes after Spain’s Supreme Court turned down his appeal against an April 2022 High Court decision that ruled in favour of a 2019 claim. He must now pay tax due on royalties ceded to family­owned companies in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

By the book

DEMAND for English language learning in the first half of 2023 boosted sales and profits for publishing and education company Pearson. Sales rose 5 per cent to £1.8 billion (€2.09 billion) during this period while pre­tax profits rose by 24 per cent to £236 million (€274.3 million), with Pearson expecting to meet full­year targets.

A paler shade of green

BRITAIN’S Business secretary Kemi Badenoch suggested that electric vehicle directives could hinder UK investment and even result in job losses.

According to UK media reports, Badenoch passed on “major concerns” to her colleagues in the Cabinet regarding plans to fine manufacturers who fail to meet electric vehicle production quotas.

This has been interpreted as a sign that the government could be wavering on another green pledge.

The

Clarel deal off

SUPERMARKET chain Dia cancelled a €60 million operation to sell its Clarel perfumery subsidiary to the C2 private equity fund.

Dia told Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) on August 1 that the deal was off after C2 failed to comply with all the terms of the agreement to buy 1,015 Clarel stores, three distribution centres and other assets.

Conditions included the CNMV’s approval, which was confirmed in May, but Dia announced that since C2 had not financially secured the Clarel merchandise before July 31, it had automatically rescinded the contract.

Meanwhile, C2 denied Dia’s allegations and said that it reserved the right to take legal action over the “unilateral” breach of the agreement.

Small mercies

et regarding rules which comes into effect in January and oblige manufacturers to ensure that at least 22 per cent of new sales in Britain are emissions­free models, increasing annually to reach 80 per cent by 2030.

Manufacturers will be fined £15,000 (€17,431) for every polluting car they sell over the limit, unless they can buy extra allowances from other companies.

“If major car companies employing thousands of people are saying that there’s a problem, then it’s her job to look at ways of easing that problem,” a Badenoch spokesperson told Politico magazine.

The UK ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is due in 2030 despite widespread concerns that Britain does not have sufficient infrastructure and capacity for the growth of electric vehicles.

THE UK’s national debt reached 101 per cent of its gross domestic product in the last quarter of 2022, compared with 84.4 per cent in 2020’s pre ­ pandemic first quarter. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also revealed that Britain’s £2.5 trillion (€2.9 trillion) debt improved in the first quarter of 2023, falling to 100.5 per cent of GDP.

On track

SPAIN’S passenger rail service Renfe will pay rolling stock manufacturer Talgo €181 million to maintain its fleet of high­speed AVE trains until 2027, an extension of their existing contract. Talgo obtained a net profit of €7 million during this year’s first half, a 31.7 per cent increase on the same period in 2022, thanks to increased industrial activity.

Business secretary referred to industry disqui­

KEMI BADENOCH: Business secretary said electric vehicle directives could hinder investment

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A diverse dilemma

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

PLEASANTLY, but not unexpectedly surprised at the large number of readers who have contacted me to agree with my views on the excessive use of nonwhite actors on British TV. According to a couple of correspondents the UK is not the only country experiencing this.

Apparently Holland and Denmark are also witnessing the phenomena. One of the readers actually sent me a set of photographs announcing species that have become extinct. These included Wooly Mammoths, Saber toothed Tigers, Dodo birds and adverts featuring undiversified white families. Oddly, this somewhat light hearted observation actually made some sense. In fact just 7% of British people are in a marital relationship with people of the same ethnic group. If the vast majority of actors depicting UK families in ads are actually non­white, it gives the impression that the advertising mafia is pushing some agenda known only to them. It rather smells like leftie missions

to normalise inter racial relationships; an exercise called social engineering, which unfortunately, because members of the white populace are petrified to give opinions or utilize their freedom of speech, is actually working. Personally I will endeavor to use my own freedom of speech until I face prosecution, a situation I would actually welcome. Putting someone in the dock for exercising their legal right to express a perfectly legitimate opinion is exactly what is needed to bring the whole conspiracy brigade out into the open. Wouldn’t you just love to hear the prosecution attempt to heap guilt on a white member of the public who stated publically and correctly that despite making up only 13% of London’s total population, black Londoners account for45% of the city’s knife murder victims, 61% of knife murder perpetrators and 53% of knife crime perpetrators? It would also be interesting to see if they would even consider prosecuting the guest who declared on national television that there were ‘too many whites on the Buckingham palace balcony’? Somehow I don’t think so. This practice is a sordid attempt to undermine and frighten the majority of UK

ENTER THE ROBOT OUR VIEW

citizens into surrendering their hard fought country to one of destabilized diversity. When this prevails and the majority realise they have been duped into relinquishing their whole ancestral existence, the street riots and warfare will ensue. This will then give the conspirators the opportunity to send the army and riot police into the UK towns and cities. When the mayhem and body count brings the fighting to an end, the schemers will have gained control and presented the opportunity to bring about a complete restructuring of the rules and laws of our once great country. These people don’t really care about ethnicities; they merely want to create chaos, martial law and curfews. Once the young have been utterly brainwashed into the new order, they will happily and thankfully fall into the wishes and propaganda of the new leaders. Bit like China! Another Leapy rant? Strange how many in past columns have actually materialized! Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland.com

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PART of the enjoyment of a meal out is the relationship that you have with the serving staff and their ability to advise you on the food and drink on the menu. The occasion can also be ruined if the waiter or waitress is in a bad mood, is surly, unhelpful, or simply keeps you waiting. Although unemployment, especially amongst the young, in Spain is still very high, it seems that many restaurants find it hard to recruit and keep staff and whereas years ago Spanish and Portuguese staff tended to head off to the UK and other parts of Europe to work, now restaurateurs are starting to rely on staff from Eastern Europe. There’s a lot of cost involved in employing staff on a contract, especially when the current (although who knows for how long?) government has enacted several laws to protect the rights and benefits of workers.

So, enter the robot! It has been possible for some years to obtain robot serving staff offering different grades of service from simply delivery of plates to a full service including ordering from a digital menu and there are even robot chefs who can be programmed to create a range of dishes.

Science Fiction films have for decades imaged sophisticated robots, often made to look like humans, who can cater to every diners needs but now Spain is beginning to see more robots entering the scene.

They are not widespread as yet but as staff become more difficult and expensive to obtain and robots get cheaper to rent (plus they don’t need holidays, social security payments or keep tips) expect to see then becoming more widespread.

RICHARD is in his 50’s, a retired forensic accountant from Scotland. After falling into an alcoholic coma, following a binge, he knew he had a choice, keep drinking and die, or stop and live. Here is his story…

“I started drinking aged 15. The sensation was amazing, I loved the feeling, was immediately hooked, and wanted more. I come from a big family, and a culture that promotes the use of alcohol. It wasn’t frowned upon, and for many years my behaviour wasn’t unusual.

I had a senior position in a prominent role and managed to keep a lid on my alcohol use. It became a chronic problem when I retired from work – that is when I became a daily drinker (morning, noon, and night). Gambling could have become a problem, but I needed the money for alcohol. Eating became a chore. Relationships became a thing of the past. Alcohol always came first.

My rock bottom was probably

A design for living... that saved my life

in the period leading up to my hospitalisation. By then I was depressed, lonely and I had no interest in people, places, or things. Alcohol had become my life, and I would have been happy to go into a blackout and never wake up.

Then I was told by my GP that I had cirrhosis of the liver and if I continued drinking my lifespan was 3­5 years. I reacted by going on a four ­ week long drinking binge. The result was me ending up in an alcoholic coma.

At this point realisation hit, I

knew I had a choice and that I had to do something; keep drinking and die or stop drinking; but I just couldn’t fathom how that would be possible.

I was full of fear at the prospect of my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. I hoped that I would hate it and that would justify never going back. However, what I found was love and understanding; and a realisation that there were many other people just like me.

Life now? I believe that I have

found (as we say in the fellowship) a “bridge to normal living”. I have new relationships, family support and have rediscovered sports. Impatience and intolerance are managed. I am human, and my character defects will always be there; but with the help of the fellowship of AA, they are shared and understood by other alcoholics.

My advice? Try it and see. It’s free, if you don’t like it there is no obligation to return but the door will always be open. Get to meetings and listen. Obtain phone

numbers, and call when you need help. I recommend for any newcomer, the Alcoholics Anonymous book called Living Sober. It’s easy to read; and contains advice on everything you will experience as you begin a sober journey. “

There are meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, with friendly people who will understand, held daily, throughout the Costa del Sol. Meetings are free to attend, and anyone who thinks they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome.

Leapy Lee’s opinions are his own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

Put your trust in the expert!!!

MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION

Views of a Grumpy Old Man

WHAT is it with experts - these people that know what’s best for me? They have never met me. I am me and I don’t know what’s best for me so what chance do they have?

I keep hearing adverts for financial advisers who know the absolute best way for me to earn squillions by using them. Well if they are so good why don’t they use their knowledge and earn the squillions themselves instead of nicking a bit of commission off the top from my investment? I love the end bit of the ads where they talk at about 500mph telling you how basically it’s not safe and the risk is all yours and your investment may not only drop but actually plummet. Or the expert at my bank that advised me to put my savings into some scheme they had going and which, after four years had earned nothing! I’m no expert but that ain’t good advice and when I complained he got all arsy and said it only ever guaranteed I wouldn’t lose money. Great! Thanks for

that!

What about the experts who say that studies show that everybody will be seen within four hours of arriving at A & E ... not going to happen. And now, of course, we have all sorts of experts advising what will happen now the UK has left the EU. They can’t all be right but they all think they are!

Years ago a friend of mine asked me for a really good accountant for advice about going bankrupt. I said I could do better than that and gave him the name of another friend of ours. He said, “He’s not an accountant.” I said, “I know.” So why him? … Because he’s been bankrupt and he knows what it’s really like! I wanted house insurance when I lived in the U.K. The insurance company sent their expert round, who in turn recommended a locksmith and safe company, which of course they get commission from as they have to have the right spec etc. The neighbourhood local police also came and gave me advice. It was all very confusing. So I called my mate and said, “Who do you use to sort out your house insurance?” He told me to call Martin. I said, “Is he police or an insurance company man?” He said, “No he is an ex burglar and he knows exactly how to secure your property … he’s an expert in fact!”

Sunview Park:

IN the heart of the vibrant city of Málaga, a place of unparalleled beauty beckons — Sunview Park. More than just a park, it's an enchanting oasis where every visitor embarks on a journey filled with memories. Dive deep into the world of captivating experiences, detailed at www.sunviewpark. com, and craft stories that will be cherished for a lifetime.

• Wander Through Picturesque

Paths:

The true allure of Sunview Park lies in its paths, where every step unveils a new story. Traverse gentle pathways that glisten with morning dew, unveiling hidden nooks of serenity. Or challenge yourself with an adventurous hike, reaching summits that offer breathtaking vistas of Málaga. Each trail, whether for the casual stroller or the avid trekker, resonates with the heartbeats of countless visitors who've walked them before.

• Gourmet Picnics with a View: Elevate your picnic experience in

MIXED REVIEWS FOR BRITAIN’S TOP SPOTS

NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS

There's just no pleasing some people. The UK’s got world heritage sites, a vibrant and cultured capital city and great landscapes. But not all visitors are impressed. As some recent less­than­glowing TripAdvisor reviews reveal.

Take Stonehenge for instance. An acknowledged wonder of the ancient world and UNESCO heritage site? Not so for one reviewer: “Just a bunch of rocks.”

For another: “The definition of a tourist trap.

Miles and miles of travelling to arrive at a park where you’re given an audio guide to some really uninteresting, boring old rocks.”

Surely the white cliffs of Dover, the

first glimpse of Britain for many visitors, would fare better? Not exactly: “Except for the historical significance, there isn't anything exciting about the cliffs as they are today. Glistening white? They’re more like a filthy brown.”

Trip Advisor ­ by the people, for the people ­ is a site that encapsulates the internet conundrum. Its benefits to the paying public are obvious but its misuse can be devastating. Undoubtedly a useful tool, it’s obviously only as good as the reviewers. Aim to get corroborating information from other travel sites… or, better still for this year’s holidays, simply rely on your instinct and common sense!

Nora Johnson’s 12 critically acclaimed psychological suspense crime thrillers (www.norajohnson.net) all available online including eBooks (€0.99;£0.99), Apple Books, audiobooks, paperbacks at Amazon etc. Profits to Cudeca cancer charity.

Most Treasured Secret!

Photographers:

For photography enthusiasts, Sunview Park is a dream realized. With every changing season, the park offers new spectacles — from blossoms painting the grounds in spring to autumn leaves creating a golden carpet. Capture moments that not only reflect nature's beauty but also the deep­rooted culture of Málaga.

• Málaga's Cultural Pulse Beats

Here:

to meditation workshops by the lakeside. It's not just about physical well­being; it's a holistic embrace of mind, body, and spirit.

• A Wonderland Where Childhood Dreams Take Flight:

For children, Sunview Park is a realm of boundless imagination. With playgrounds designed to cater to their wildest fantasies and open spaces that fuel their adventures, it's a place where childhood memories are etched in vibrant hues.

settings that could inspire poetry.

Visualize sprawling lawns, the shimmering Mediterranean Sea in the backdrop, and the soft murmur of the breeze. Every morsel seems to absorb the tranquility around, making your picnic not just a meal, but a feast for all the senses.

• Lakeside Luxuries Amplified: The lake at Sunview Park isn't

just a water body; it's the soul of the park. Watch its pristine waters mirror the skies, or delve into its depths aboard a canoe. The gentle lapping of the waves and the distant chirping of birds create a meditative symphony, making it a cherished spot for those seeking peace amidst the city's rhythm.

• An Ever­Evolving Canvas for

Beyond its natural beauty, Sunview Park is a cultural hub. With regular art exhibitions, riveting performances, and workshops, it stands as a testament to Málaga's rich artistic heritage. Each event not only entertains but also weaves visitors into the city's vibrant tapestry of traditions and innovations.

• Wellness in Nature's Cradle:

In the tranquil corners of Sunview Park, one finds true rejuvenation. Join hands with fellow parkgoers in yoga sessions under the dappled sunlight, or delve deep in­

• Witness Nature's Grand Finale:

Every evening, the park orchestrates a spectacle that leaves visitors spellbound — a sunset that drapes the Mediterranean in colours beyond imagination.

To say Sunview Park is just a destination would be an understatement. It's where Málaga's heart beats, where dreams take flight, and memories are woven. Dive deep into this enchanting realm at www.sunviewpark.com and let your journey in Málaga's most treasured secret unfold.

Nora Johnson’s opinions are her own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

NORA’S LATEST THRILLER.

Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

Mike’s opinions are his own and are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or sponsors.

Dive deep into Sunview Parks enchanting realm

Thai Chi an ancient art

TAI CHI, an ancient Chinese martial art and a gentle exercise that provides substantial benefits for both body and mind. Its fluid movements gently work the muscles, enhancing strength, flexibility, and blood circulation, while also promoting better posture and balance.

These physical benefits are especially crucial for older adults, as improved balance reduces the risk of falls. On a mental level, Tai Chi emphasises mindful movements and breath control, fostering mental clarity and tranquility.

It aids in reducing stress levels, improving focus, enhancing sleep quality, and mitigating depression and anxiety symptoms. In short, Tai Chi stands as a testament to the power of gentle exercise, demonstrating that health and harmony can be achieved without strain.

Exercise for the body and mind

The science behind green tea

GREEN tea, a common sight in British kitchens, is more than just a soothing hot drink. It's a secret fountain of youth, brimming with ingredients that help us age gracefully.

The magic is in its antioxidants, especially catechins. They fight aging by tackling oxidative stress, keeping our skin firm and wrinkle­free.

Green tea even helps repair our DNA, adding to its anti­aging benefits. Plus, it's a delicious way to hydrate. Some studies suggest it might help ward off age­related diseases like Alzheimer's. So, next time you're brewing a cup, remember, it's not just tea, it's a cupfull of youthfulness. Here's to staying young, one cup of green tea at a time!

57% of makeup consumers are between 18 and 34 years old.

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Brainpower boost

Flawless future

AS we step into the future, the world of makeup is set to undergo revolutionary transformations.

Beauty enthusiasts can expect a shift towards lighter, more breathable formulations that deliver exceptional results.

Advancements in cosmetic science will pave the way for cutting ­ edge ingredients, offering enhanced skin benefits and long­lasting wear without compromising comfort.

Improve your health with probiotics

NEW research has uncovered a remarkable connection between stomach health and brain function. The bacteria residing in your stomach play a significant role in regulating your emotions and cognitive abilities. An imbalance of these bacteria, often referred to as dysbiosis, can contribute to the development of anxiety and depression. However, incorporating probiotic­rich foods into your diet can help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria, ultimately supporting both physical and mental well­being. Fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut are excellent sources of probiotics. By adding these foods to your daily routine, you may be able to naturally boost your brainpower and promote overall health.

Expect foundations that adapt seamlessly to individual skin tones, rendering the "perfect match" a universal reality. Moreover, sustainability will take center stage, with eco ­ friendly packaging and refillable beauty products becoming the norm.

The future of makeup is all about celebrating diversity, empowering individuals to express their unique beauty, and embracing inclusive formulations that cater to various skin types and needs.

With innovative technology and a growing focus on natural beauty, makeup in the future promises to be a seamless fusion of skincare and cosmetic artistry, empowering everyone to look and feel their best, effortlessly.

LETTERS

Holiday bookings: A summer decline

LAST week we shared a report from GMTV that revealed UK bookings to Southern Europe have experienced a notable dip of 10 per cent, while autumn bookings also showed a 3 per cent decline.

The article then goes on to explain that there could be several reasons for this including the formidable heat with recordbreaking temperatures that we’ve experienced we will continue to experience this summer. Another is the rising cost of living in the UK, for many such as 27 ­ year old Lauren Pugh from Bournemouth, a holiday abroad is a luxury that she just cannot af­

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‘The main problem is British tourists have had a close connection with Spain since the 1950’s under General F Franco, and because of this fact the infrastructure was built up all along Spains coasts to accommodate this fact, and it is now suffering. In addition, this offered much employment for Spain. As a result the hospitality is suffering with tourism and more importantly the revenue that this created has been impacted. This problem has now come to a head with various autonomous regions lobbying Madrid to end the 90 day rule and move along the line of the UK with the 180 days, which will help in the main holiday periods for Spain and it’s future revenue shortfalls.’, M

‘Nothing could have hit tourism as much as Brexit did, let the Spanish drag their feet, they have every right to do whatever they want … the English seem to think it’s their right to anything….. perhaps the people who voted to leave the EU should have looked at the benefits of being in it rather than finding fault and reasons to leave it.’

Alan

‘Yes some of the factors are true, however It is obvious by it omission, any none EU Tourists e.g British Tourists who travelled to EU country’s at Easter time are barred from a summer holiday, due to Spain dragging it’s heels over the 90 day rule despite their

ford ­ especially with mortgage rates increasing by £550 a month. Coupled with this are the extra costs of going away during the peak summer season. Holiday firms are reporting a shift towards autumn bookings as more and more people look to take advantage of the lower prices and travel out of season.

Perhaps, times are changing and preferences are evolving. Millennials are increasingly seeking more immersive experiences, exploring adventure tourism, cultural heritage and the hidden gems found off­thebeaten­path.

luke warm attempt to alter this. It hurts Tourists and Tourism alike and until bureaucrats get their selfs together the problem will fester.’

‘Unfortunately, holidays will just be out of people’s grasp soon.’

Theresa Marie

‘Cost of living. Another interest rate rise this week for UK Mortgages. Got to realise people do not have a money tree in the garden. Increase in Hotels and Flights. I know people not holidaying this year. They cant afford it.’

Andy Aris

‘Andy Aris Have you seen the prices for Air B&B & Booking.com @ €100 plus per night just for one bedroom apartment.’

‘Strange our transfer bookings are way up this year.’ Costa Blanca TRANS ­

FERS

‘Because people don’t have the money’,

Brian Rae

‘Because of the scaremongering about the heat’,

Archie Rainier

‘Archie Rainier you mean it’s not been hot?’,

Emma Monks

‘Emma Monks not as hot as last year no about 6­ 8 degrees cooler in fact’, Archie

Rainier

BY NICOLE KING

MOST of us, myself included, are quick to pass judgement on basically everyone and everything throughout the day. Without even realizing it we tend to evaluate the service we receive, how polite or interesting someone may be, how they look, how they dress, how they drive, the list could go on. Usually it’s in a negative way too, not with malicious intent

Holy cow

but more perhaps to validate ourselves and pamper our egos by comparison. We are not born with this need for endorsement, it’s a learnt habit and one that we are best served to quit.

What society do we live in that makes us need to see that someone is fatter or less successful to feel better about ourselves? Why do we need to gossip or prove how

knowledgeable we are; why this need to feel superior to others? Why do we express our thoughts as if they were facts and disregard others’ beliefs with such flippancy? It’s worrying.

Just the other day I was listening to a conversation where they were discussing vegans and how they are always trying to shove their stupid opinions down everyone’s throat. My daughter and her family are vegan so this peaked my interest as they never try and convince anyone of anything, no matter how misguided we may be in their eyes.

One person in particular said he knew an overbearing vegan and was looking forward to pointing out to said individual

that he’d heard that if cows aren’t milked it could be bad for them. He even looked it up on Google. I do understand that any fanatic can be overbearing and I get where he was coming from, but his motivation blinded the facts and his online search.

He limited himself to validate his point of view but no further; if he had investigated further he would also have learnt that cows only produce milk after giving birth and that cows are artificially impregnated by metallic phalluses, over and over again, so they can produce our milk. This is a fact. Cows only make milk through pregnancy and so they are continually raped and their babies

taken from them for nefarious purposes: to suit our culinary demands.

Even knowing this horrifying scenario, I still drink milk and eat meat but I’m not proud that I chose to ignore the facts so as not to disrupt my way of life but at least I’m not giving myself a pat on the back thinking that I’m doing the cow a favour.

He was unaware of the process as are most of us, the difference lies in that

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he continued to feel clever and joke about the “stupid” vegans in spite of his obvious ignorance. I realise that I’ve written an entirely judgemental column when I’m in no position to judge anyone but I do think this is a sign of the times: that we are not open to dialogue nor interested in researching the facts before voicing our opinionated opinions. Again, worrying.

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It’s not about government, it’s about power

BILL ANDERSON A PUBLIC SERVANT

THE Spanish elections didn’t produce the predicted results. What a surprise! The polls got it wrong! If politics were a football match we would now be in the penalty shoot out stage: who can score the most goals with the fewest number of kicks?

What we see next is not about government, it is about power. A Spanish politician once said to me that political parties do not exist to be in opposition, their aim is to be in power. I can’t argue with the logic behind it, but what concerns me is what they will do to achieve their objective. Getting into power will inevitably require giving up some of their power to groups that do not share the same values. The big question is how much power is each of the two big parties (PSOE and PP) prepared to give up in order to get into power and at what cost to the country?

I don’t get too deeply into National politics in Spain, largely because as a foreigner I can’t participate in it, but

also because at this stage in the game it is like children going out to the woods to see who can collect the most conquers.

It is ironic that the balance of power seems to lie with the Catalan independence party whose leader has been in exile because of an illegal referendum. You can guarantee that whichever party gets into bed with him will have to pay a big price. How much is

Hot Stuff

SOME lucky folk have swimming pools they can dip in and out of and air­con to keep them cool. But for the not­so­lucky out there, here are a few tips that might help keep you cool during the soaring temperatures.

Most of us keep our curtains and blinds closed on sunny windows to stop the sun from breaking in too much. Lots of houses have shutters but if your windows are shutter­less cardboard can be just as effective.

Though you may be inclined to cool down with a tall glass of iced tea, ice cream or watermelon on a sweltering summer's day, the effect is wonderful but doesn’t last long and before you know it you are back where you started – a little bit too hot under the collar! This is due to your internal temperature. When it is cooled too rapidly your body ends up compensating by raising your temperature and the result is you feel hotter.

Have you ever lay awake at night wondering why some cultures in the hottest locations on earth enjoy hot and spicy foods?

These people have a trick up their

sleeves! Spicy foods actually make you sweat and in turn, this helps to cool you down faster. Eating spicy foods works differently as it raises your internal temperature to match the temperature outside.

Some people sweat from the face ­ the lips, forehead, nose, and scalpafter eating hot and spicy foods. This causes your blood circulation to increase and you start sweating, once the moisture has evaporated you have cooled off.

Whilst some might not fancy eat­

Sanchez or Feijóo prepared to pay for power? Who will be the biggest bidder?

I have no view on Catalan Independence. I feel it is a matter for the Catalan and the Spanish people to fight out in whatever way they want, but it could be a very costly decision if they don’t get it right. Then, of course, there is VOX, the far right party. Their declining popularity saw them lose 19

seats. Of course, it seems natural that a centre right party (PP) should see another right wing party as a natural ally, but at what cost? Closing down the Gibraltar border with potentially devastating consequences for the 15,000 workers who cross the border every day to work there? Is that a price worth paying for power?

So, what happens now? Well, the new members of parliament will be sworn in on August 17 and King Filipe VI will summon the political leaders to see if a government can for formed: Feijóo will claim that as the winner by a simple majority he should be invited to form a government. But if no agreements can be reached within two months, there will likely be another General election before the end of the year.

I guess that neither of the two leaders would see this as a first choice, so the power games will be going crazy over the coming weeks.

My big concern at the moment is that any price is worth paying, not to get into government, but to get into power. I think I will just stop considering the options and let the universe do its stuff.

ing hot food on a scorching hot summer day it may be worth it to cool down. What do you think? Will you be rustling up a spicy chilli or vindaloo to see if it works?

If spicy foods aren’t your thing, try popping your feet into a bowl of ice cubes and water. The shockingly cold temperature will cool you off quickly and reset your body's temperature so you feel comfortable even a few hours later.

The soles of your feet are especially sensitive to temperature changes,

so the ice­cold foot bath could be all it takes to cool down.

In the sweltering country of Morocco in North Africa, they battle the midday heat by sipping on sweetened mint tea and have been doing so in the desert for thousands of years. Mint has natural cooling properties that make it fresh and cooling on the nasal passages. It can be difficult to sleep in hot weather. If it's too hot or too cold your internal body temperature may be affected disrupting your ability to

drop off and stay asleep.

The best plan is to sleep in the lowest level of your home as the heat rises. Also, make sure all electrical items are turned off and not in standby mode as this still creates heat

Some who struggle terribly with the heat resort to taking sheets and bedding straight out of the washing machine and sleeping in a damp bed. But, keeping things damp need not just be a night time resort as a damp cotton t­shirt can provide some relief during the day. Heat escapes through the skin, which is the largest organ in the body. So, the more skin you can cool down, the better.

If you'd rather not walk around in wet clothing, you can buy a cooling spray, or just having a cool shower can work just as well.

Wrists and ankles have lots of pulse points where blood vessels are close to the skin, so you will cool down more quickly.

Have we missed out your favourite fool proof way to staying as cool as cucumber in the summer months? Send us your tips!

How much are the party leaders prepared to pay for power.

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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. (303296)

HOT TUBS new used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. Used good Hot Tubs for sale. 691 973 131 / +44 7836 379122 (303337)

ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. Also buy cars, campervans, boats & bikes. 697 511 071 (290142)

INSURANCE

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.abbey gateinsure.com (291234)

LOCKSMITHS

ENGLISH LOCKSMITHS, SECURITY & SHADE EXPERTS. FREE HOME SECURITY SURVEY. 636 770 865 / 952 660 233

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ENGLISH LOCKSMITH emergency & appointment, locks changed, patio doors & windows secured. All locks supplied insurance approved. Fast & reliable service. No hidden extras or nasty surprises. 657 466 803 www.a1lock smiths.es (290138)

MASSAGE

RELAXING Massage for Men & Couples. Feel free from tension & stress Call Dany 603 202 758 (304056)

SAN PEDRO. Sandra. Professional relaxing, tantric massage. Young, slim, work alone, unforgettable moments. Nueva Andalucia. 641 346 278

PURE RELAXATION in Nueva Andalucia with attractive independent masseuse. Tantric and other special massages in private apartment. For gentlemen and couples, with no rush attention to your needs 656 350 401

ENGLISH ELEGANT independent & affectionate lady in late 40s, gives a sensual golfers massage to relieve tension in her discreet private apartment. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call 680 177 569 (303709)

CASSIE. Mature English lady. Discreet and clean. 667 914 732 (FU 3025)

RIVIERA DEL SOL . Dana, Cuban masseuse, fun and spontaneous. My hands will offer you a unique experience, with a mixture of smells, sounds, sensations . Contact me without obligation 951274723, 650237145.

CALAHONDA . Leila, Arab masseuse, expert in the art of seduction and tantric massage. Authentic masseuse who manages to transmit the physical and emotional pleasure with the 5 senses. Tantric massage, sensual or body to body to perfection. Make an appointment. 650237145 (303656)

CALAHONDA . I am Mery, a young, simple and natural girl who hides among her shy appearance the best kept secrets of relaxing, descontracture and stimulating massage. I massage both men and couples. 650237145. by appointment only (303656)

NEAR Elviria. Viky, undoubtedly I am the most sensual and, sweet latin masseuse you have ever met. Tantric sensitive massages very special, body to body with oil! I will make you feel very relaxed with a good massage and the end will be your choice. 951274723, 650237145 (303656)

ASIAN MASSUER offers relaxing full body massage. Home Visits. WhatsApp 641 980 066 for details (304087)

CALAHONDA. I am your ideal masseuse if you want to enjoy a massage, relaxing and sensual, I will use all my charm and my secret techniques of relaxation and mutual connection. Dana –650237145 (303656)

SAN PEDRO DE ALCAN -

TARA - Camila Masseuse 33, slim, pretty - private apartment - Call 603 804 443 (304076)

ASIAN wellness massage

Nice area west Marbella. Guaranteed results. 623 554 233 or 623 594 698 (301500)

ESTEPONA area. Kannika sweet Asian masseuse. Various massage. For more service details WhatsApp me 602 427 095 (FU 2891)

FUENGIROLA Paula 30 years old beautiful, soft sensitive massages, deep body relaxation techniques 641 244 707 (FU 2908)

UKRAINIAN/ THAI slims, friendly, beautiful hands massage. Marbella. 604 428 812 (FU 2980)

JAPANESE massage. Marbella. Relaxing, less stress. 664 177 216 (MI 559)

MARBELLA Tantric ritual massage with aromatherapy to leave completely renewed. 642 751 070 (2907)

MASSAGE! Outcalls everywhere in Costa del Sol! Independent lady offer sensual massage. 604 256 336 (FU 3009)

SARA Venezuelan, professional relaxing therapeutic & sensitive massage. I can visit you. For more information contact me 632 770 051 (303021)

VANESSA Benalmadena excellent massage services. Relaxing & therapeutic. Home premises. Call me 624 811 098 (304013)

BENALMADENA: Sandra Spanish Masseur and Amaliaduo massage & relaxing. Incalls & Outcalls. 24hrs. Tel. 673 88 75 47 (304021)

NEW FUENGIROLA center, beautiful blonde Sofia, 20 years old, massages and relaxation. 603 366 841 (FU 3040)

FUENGIROLA. Relaxing massage made by alternative gender masseuse. Violeta Chiropractor. 660 867 374 (FU 3039)

ASIAN lady tantric sensory generate self esteem body technique, fantastic relaxation massage Marbella. 603 208 080 (MI 567)

SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA - Camilla Masseur 33private apartment - 603 804 443 (303731)

BENALMADENA. FRIENDLY attractive masseuse, relieve muscle tension. From 50€. 613 106 153 (FU 3034)

MASSAGE

COLOMBIAN Yeraldin, I do massages and something else. I am independent 45 years old I am in Nueva Andalucía 611 245 461 (FU 3041)

FUENGIROLA center. Naomi beautiful mulatto 19 years old massage and relax. 603 366 841 (FU 3040)

ASIAN Touch try something different combination Oriental European, absolutely relaxing massage relief pain stress, luxury place. Marbella. Elviria. 633 705 558 (MI 567)

MARBELLA CENTRO: Valery, Portuguese, mature, blond, sweet unique sensual massage. Independent. 685 221 959 (FU 3043)

ASIAN MASSUER offers relaxing full body massage. Home Visits. WhatsApp 641 980 066 for details (304011)

FUENGIROLA private apartment 4 new friends in the city treat yourself. Total discretion. 603 366 841 (FU 3040)

OLGA Mature Masseure relaxing & sensitive. Outcalls & Incalls. 24 hrs. Marbella – Tel: 632 467 580 (304040)

THAI Benalmadena Costa. Body-body full massages. Visits. Whatsapp 689 387 448, 632 092 619 (MI 568)

951274723 ,

BUTTERFLY - Massage, is the ideal place for people with high sensitivity, with a taste for body to body interaction, who enjoy the sensuality and magic, feeling the warm hands of an attractive masseuse running through their body. Our masseuses have been chosen not only for their physical attractiveness, but also for their sensuality and massage skills. Only by appointment

650237145 (303656)

CALA DE MIJAS . Looking to get out of your routine? Excellent professional masseuse and with exclusive attention for people who want and wish to relax and live a unique experience. If you are looking for discretion and good treatment, here I am. I’m Sara and I hope you ask for your appointment as soon as possible because I am very busy.

650237145 (303656)

RIVIERA DEL SOL . Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away by your imagination. I am waiting for you in an atmosphere suitable for relaxation and sensuality, without noise, with candlelight and soft music. Before you start, you just have to relax, breathe slowly to free your body and mind... I’ll take care of the rest. Miriam, qualified masseuse with many years of experience. Book your appointment. 650237145

MARBELLA CENTRE - the ideal place for relaxing massage in the city centre. Available 24h and prices from €50. For reservations and information call 620 366 817. (295192)

PROFESSIONAL MALE muscled masseur. Full-body relaxing, deep tissue and therapeutic massage. In/outcalls. WhatsApp me 607 595 906 (304067)

FUENGIROLA - Johanna Brazilian 45yrs Mature Masseur. Relaxing Massages. Best relax guaranteed. Tel: 617.818.615 (303203)

LOS BOLICHES - Carolina Pretty Masseur, 45yrs Relaxing Massage, Guaranteed relax634.703.111 (303203)

BENALMADENA lovely lady, offering you a very relaxing body massage. Call for an appointment 634 209 427 (304159)

FUENGIROLA. Japanese Shiatsu & Zen Ki relaxing and therapeutic massage. Excellent service guaranteed. Home Visits. WhatsApp for appointment 693 988 340 (304051)

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Heated pool, Jacuzzi and private bar. Inland private retreat with a full massage service. 662 913 428 (FU 3033)

ESTEPONA . Susana, Latin Girl sculptural body, trained for deep relaxing massage. 697 705 304 (FU 2786)

JADE BRITISH lady offers sensual massage service for gentlemen & couples. Discrete premises. Estepona area. Call 665 896 519 (304058)

BENALMADENA Private Villa: DANIELA from Colombia 19yrs Masseur. New on the Coast. in C/ Imperio Argentina N.1 in Benalmadena. Incalls Outcalls 24hrs. Tel. 662 52 78 15 (304021)

BENALMADENA: IRINA Russian Masseur, model, slim, Russian, Spanish, English. Incalls & Outcalls 24hrs. Tel. 673 88 75 47 (304021)

BENALMADENA Masseur, massage, jacuzzi, outcalls 24hrs. Incalls & Outcalls. 24hrs. Tel. 673 88 75 47 (304021)

BENALMADENA: MariaColombian Masseur - blond long hair, Incalls & Outcalls 24hrs. Tel. 673 88 75 47 (304021)

BENALMADENA: Alicia Spanish professional & relaxing Masseur.. Incalls & Outcalls. 24hrs. Tel. 673 88 75 47 (304021)

FILIPINA /Thai, exclusive prostatic, deep, hard, soft massage pleasure to body mind therapy, exotic proffessional relaxation, clean, good atmosphere. Elviria. Marbella. 679 126 231 (MI 567)

FILIPINO MASSAGE CENTER , where hearts of Asian proffessional massage daily. 604 421 973 (MI 567)

MASSAGE and fun... Exotic male tantric masseur. Simply unforgettable. 602 098 606 (FU 3042)

ASIAN PROFESSIONAL

Massage, sensual, relaxing & therapeutic, to release tension & stress. Fuengirola. Call 613 592 062 (304091)

JESSICA 28 Estepona. Full tantric massage High class service. Private apartment. 711 030 670 (304094)

ESTEPONA CENTRE . Sweet Asian masseuse, beautiful, personality. Relaxing, full body massage and more. Details WhatsApp 678 315 756 (FU 3035)

BARBARA mature masseur educated 42yrs, private, 24hrs, Marbella. Tel 613 213 030 (304206)

BOLICHES. Https://celina16.jimdosite.com. Celina, elegant loving kind lovely delightful lady for educated very discreet, respectable gentleman. Unique relaxing moments, deep hot massages, private quite place. Enjoy full complete services exquisite excellent treatment special, attention of your needs and total satisfaction. Demanding impeccable hygiene. Previous appointment 11am/6pm. 622 210 797 (FU 3037)

GOLD & SILVER Bought & Sold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel - 678 716 693 (288662)

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 high-quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (302477)

MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours, call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (295855)

Parking Sensors, Fabulous Air-conditioning. Samantha´s Hot Bargain at 17,995€ www.robert soncars-spain.com or text me whatsapp 608 658 785 Email: therobertson clan@gmail.com

ROBERTSON CARS HOT HOT HOT BE SMART GO SMALL, PARK ANYWHERE

-AUTOMATIC / CABRIO

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. (302517)

CARS, VANS, ANY RESGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE / EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290189)

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 (290189)

CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN / UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290189)

FOR SALE –

ROBERTSON CARS... would like to thank all of my past, present & future clients for their continued support over the last 35 years here in Spain. Stay safe and outdrive everyone. If contacting Samantha in the afternoons, please only Whatsapp on 608 658 785 or Email therobert sonclan@gmail.com as I am driving mostly & unable to take your calls.

ROBERTSON CARS SALE HOT HOT HOT – BARGAIN

-THE TIME TO GO TOPLESS IS NOW - AUTOMATIC / CABRIO MERCEDES SLK ONLY 57,000kms 2006

Stunning Silver only used as holiday car with 57,000KMS (Approx 35,000miles) 2

Seater Convertible have fun in the sun. Comes with New ITV until 2024 and history, Electric Roof folds into boot. Selling Under Book Price only €10,995. Classy Great Shape Cabrio. Mercedes, need I say more… See photos on my web page – www.robertson cars-spain.com or text me whatsapp 608 658 785 Email: therobertsonclan@gmail.com

ROBERTSON CARS HOT HOT HOT AUTOMATIC / DIESEL MERCEDES C220

ESTATE 2013 ONLY

82,000KMS YES APPROX. 50,000 MILES Electric Big Sunroof, This Is no Ordinary Mercedes this is my own much loved super good looking Striking Shade of Grey Mercedes. New ITV This Week till Augugst 2024. Sat Nav, Electric everything,

SMART CAR Silver with Black Electric Hood, hood can be half opened or fully down, go top-less, 2 seater. Small Car Big Personality. Park anywhere, little beauty she has her own car cover. Huge Service History originally from Germany, now Spanish Plates. Low KMS. ITV, Aircondition , Electric Windows and Locking, 2 Keys. Outstanding Condition, ONLY €5,995 Perfect Runaround. See Photo on my web page –www.robertsoncars-spain. com or text/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 Email therobert sonclan@gmail.com

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 (303499)

ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (302563)

IMPORT/TRANSFER

CARS TRANSFERRED, history checks, Imports and Embargo problems. Change of use and lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold. Please call 678808837 or email carsinspain@live. co.uk (290189)

WANTED

WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290189)

CARS, VANS BOUGH WITH / WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (303115)

ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or non-runners. Cash. Buyer collects. Transfer included. 605 109 796 (302707)

CARS , Vans, Bikes wanted. Any Reg, Anything Considered Call or Whatsapp 687 049 592 (303750)

DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK PLAYS POPULAR SPANISH GUITAR FOR YOUR EVENT. OVER 30 YEARS PRO EXPERIENCE BACKED BY A DIPLOMA FROM GUILDHALL LONDON. SPECIALISES IN WEDDINGS.ECLECTIC PLAYLIST TAILORED TO YOUR TASTE. REASONABLE RATES BY NEGOTIATION.COVERS GIB TO NERJA.SEE YOU TUBE. ENQUIRIES davechris tianclark@gmail.com (304085)

INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon. VHF and Radar Courses. 626 245 098 (303717)

MALE/Female Viagra, cialis, kamagra jelly all areas. Mixed trial packs available. Delivery or mail order available call 604 385 476. viagra4you19@gmail. com

UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photos. Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cath scards.es (290153)

COCKROACHES , ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. 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. Paul 676 700 370 (1296213)

KENNELS

CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catand dogworld.com (304069)

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 2.00pm. (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 open 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.horserescue spain.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, Alhaurin 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 rehoming, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-ani mals.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)

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (295026)

PROPERTY WANTED

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Costa del Sol Property Sales & Long term rentals wanted. All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@intermarbella.com (303052)

THINKING of selling your property or interested in a current valuation? We have clients actively looking for properties from Torremolinos to Calahonda. List with us and let us sell your property. Call Joe 626 864 683 (304019) RETIRING company director looking to rent villa or apartment with garden, long term. Pet friendly. Parking essential. 6 month minimum. Whatsapp 600 462 939 (304020)

PLUMBING

PROPERTY

2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 (303336)

moveit-storeit.com Tel

David 696 810 618 (294932)

STORAGE, Storage, Storage. Man & Van Services. Call/Whatsapp 690 155 340 (302418)

MAN AND VAN removals / storage service. House clearances Collections and deliveries Waste removal NO JOB TOO SMALL Call Mike on 604 380 570 (304093)

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL

areas covered. Quality guaranteed. 952 663 141/ 670 409 759 info@enviro carespain.com www.envi rocarespain.com (303385)

SOFT FURNISHINGS

CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella8@gmail.com

SWIMMING POOLS

WATER HEATERS

ELECTRIC & Gas Water Heaters. Quality Installations. 28 years installation history in Spain. EnviroCare. All Areas Covered. 952 663 141/670 409 759 info@envirocare spain.com www.enviro carespain.com (303385)

If you can read it, so can your clients. Contact us and have your business grow at + 34 951 386 161

PROPERTY FOR SALE

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Costa del Sol Property for sale. All areas / all budgets / all types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008 Email info@intermarbella.com (303052)

SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call and let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please call 685 524 921. (290189)

PROP MAINTENANCE

STARLIGHT Property

Cleaning & Maintenance

All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. Persiana repairs, Decorating, Electrial & Plumbing repairs. 682 636451 www.starlight-spain.com (302566)

PROPERTY TO LET

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Costa del Sol Property Long Term Rentals All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422 UK +44 208 144 5008. Email info@intermarbella.com (303052)

REMOVALS/STORAGE

15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 25 August 2023. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (303394)

MAN AND VAN

MAN & VAN , 20€ ph. Removals, Rubbish & House Clearances. Paul 634 112 677 (294214)

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 (303055)

JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe. Call or WhatsApp Julian 0044 7884 908 929. See Facebook Page for recommendations (301271)

moveit-storeit.com Tel

David 696 810 618 (294932)

STORAGE

moveit-storeit.com Tel

David 696 810 618 (294932)

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@aceof shades.design (101730)

ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (302477)

SITUATIONS VACANT

WE are looking for receptionist for adult massage house. We have in Fuengirola and Elviria. If interested please contact +34 611 30 41 02. (303660)

SOLAR

SOLAR Hot Water heating: FREE HOT WATER. 28 years installation history in Spain. Envirocare. All

POOL MAINTENANCE , & Repairs, including heaters & regrouts. Friendly & reliable service. Malaga to Estepona & inland areas. 678 791 495 / 951 536 389 www.sparklenrip ple.net (303027)

SWIMMING Pool Heating Pumps, Pool Covers, Rollers, Filtration Systems. 28 years installation history in Spain. Envirocare. All areas covered. Quality Guaranteed. 952663141 / 670409759 info@envi roarespain.com www.en virocarespain.com (303385)

TAROT

TAROT CARDS READING

Powerful magic man African SPIRITUALIST with 30 years’ experience, all tips of magic. Bring back your love? remove all negativity voodoo dolls, black magic & bad spirits and depression? etc. result in 24h – Tel. 664 478 051www.suwarehspiritualleader. com (304208)

TRANSLATORS

OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS

All Languages. 952 789 204 Mobile 654 613 094 sanpe drotranslations@gmail.com (302734)

TV & SATELLITE

REPAIRS to TV’s , LCD, LED, -Videos, Hi-Fi, & Microwaves, Mag Boxes, UK channels installed. 35 years experience.

Free Estimates, Can Collect. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201. (304059)

UPHOLSTERY

ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, 28 years experience, wet/dry clean.

Honest, reliable. 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 acservs@ outlook.com (290189)

UPHOLSTERY including leather cleaned also carpets. 685 524 921 (290189)

CARPETS AND SOFAS cleaned. Reliable, fast service.

Family run. Cleansol 952 930

861 / 607 610 578. 10am10pm 7 days, all areas Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

INSURANCE

Beach car care

IF you can find a parking space, driving to the beach can be quick and convenient, but it also comes with its risks, in regard to the health of your vehicle.

Many people decide to take the car to the beach because of the convenience it offers when it comes to moving around with all the necessary equipment. But it is good to keep in mind that parking too close to the sea is harmful to the vehicle, especially if it is going to be stationary for several days.

The salty sea breeze promotes corrosion of the bodywork, but it can also damage the interior of the car, as well as the metal parts and the engine. In fact, the longer the car is exposed, the more serious the impact will be. Rubber seals, for example, cannot be repaired, they have to be replaced.

Just like seawater, sea breezes carry sand, which can also damage the bodywork. It is recommended to wash the car with water or compressed air afterwards and, as a pre­

caution, always park with your back to the sea and, if possible, cover the vehicle with a car cover. Also, when getting into the car, it is advisable to shake out shoes and even clothes, along with the use of seat covers. In this way, the upholstery will be protected

Vehicles left in direct sunlight are particularly at risk, with potential damage to plastics and tyres. Always using a sun visor and performing regular tyre checks are ways to reduce the damage.

Parking at the beach.

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Lionesses roar

THE England women's football team has been showcasing exceptional form in their recent matches, emerging as one of the prominent contenders in the World Cup which is being jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

With a blend of experience and youthful energy, the Lionesses have managed to secure victories in key games, against Haiti, Denmark, China and Nigeria.

Fans are eagerly awaiting their next World Cup fixture against either Colombia or Jamaica, scheduled for Saturday August 12, at the Australia stadium in Sydney. England's recent performances have instilled confidence, and supporters are optimistic about their chances in this crucial game.

The upcoming fixture will undoubtedly be a defining moment in their World Cup journey.

Silverware shootout

IT was a victory that needed a penalty shootout to decide the winner between Arsenal and Manchester City after a 1­1 draw in open play, on Sunday August 6, at a Wembley Stadium that unveiled its new state­of­the­art pitch.

Incredibly, two of City's biggest players missed penalties, first Kevin De Bruyne crashed his kick against the bar and then Rodri saw his rather feeble spot­kick saved with ease by England keeper Aaron Ramsdale.

Although this annual battle for the first piece of silverware of a new season is not held in the highest of esteem, today's win will serve as a psychological boost to Mikel Arteta and his men as they look to go one better this season in the title race.

Arteta gave starts to his three big summer signings, with Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber all making their competitive debuts for the Londoners. The German was guilty of wasting two golden opportunities in the first half.

The match looked to be heading towards an all too similar conclusion

after Cole Palmer's magnificent strike in the 70th minute. On as a sub, the youngster curled a stunning shot beyond the Arsenal goalkeeper to make it 1­0.

A clash of heads between Kyle Walker and Thomas Partey in the 92nd minute saw play halted for a substantial period. The game resumed with 12 added minutes.

It was Leandro Trossard who put

his team level, in the 101st minute. His shot was deflected in off Manuel Akanji's thigh beyond a wrong­footed Stefan Ortega to send the noise levels inside Wembley through the roof.

Pep Guardiola now has the task of inspiring his players for their UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla next Wednesday 9, in the Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis in Piraeus, Greece.

Arsenal winning the Community Shield 2023.