Costa del Sol 5 – 11 October 2023 Issue 1996

FIGHTING FOR VICTORY

ESTEPONA is the only town in Spain to be chosen to compete for the prestigious 2023 European City of the Year award. The winner is awarded by an independent, non­profit organisation, The Acade­

my of Urbanism, which this week came to evaluate Estepona.

The mayor, José María García Urbano, welcomed the evaluation committee and explained the transformation and modernisa­

tion that Estepona has undergone in the last decade, with projects and initiatives aimed at achieving a town with a higher quality of life and well­being.

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ESTEPONA: 2023 European City of the Year award.

Photo: Estepona Town Hall

RONDA has received the award ‘Tourist Destination of Excellence’ at the gala of the tourism awards given by the Junta de Andalucía each year. The mayor of the town, Paz Fernández, was in charge of receiving the award from the Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Andalucian administration, Víctor

Tourism award for Ronda

Manuel González. This recognition highlights the work that has been done to modernise ‘Turismo de Ronda’, the implementation of initiatives that have promoted

the city around the world such as the ‘Vertigo Fashion Bridge’ and the constant work of public ­ pri ­

vate collaboration with the many companies involved in tourism in the town.

The mayor, after receiv­

ing the award, said, “that this award will serve as an impetus to continue working on the lines of promotion of the town that have been launched in recent years and have completely changed the way to promote the town and creating new events.”

She added, “This work has borne fruit as it is estimated that 1.8 million visitors have come to our town in the last year, with all that this means for the local economy and job creation.”

Urban Outlet Fair of Benalmadena

THE mayor of Commerce, Raúl Campos, together with the president of the Association of Traders and Entrepreneurs of Benalmádena (ACEB) and vice­president of the Benalmádena Open Shopping Centre, Rosa María González Rubia, as well as representatives of the com­ pany Geiko Group, presented the first Urban Outlet Fair of Benalmadena, an event that will promote local commerce from Friday October 6 until the night of Saturday October 7.

The participating businesses will be able to display their products, there will be a parade, live music in the streets and a specific signage with balloons for the event

for the participating businesses.

The inauguration will feature a colourful batucada (a type of samba) through the central streets of Arroyo de la Miel and the aim is for the music to reach the shops participating in the campaign, concluding at Blas Infante, where on Saturday there will be a parade with the participating shops.

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‘Garden of the Costa del Sol’

The members of the Academy toured various locations in the town and said that Estepona has managed to be one of the three finalists for: the ambitious pedestrianisation project that has been carried out in the old town; for the initiative to unite its entire coastline through the coastal corridor; for the pioneering network of public car parks at a cost of one euro per day; for its commitment to culture through facilities such as the Mirador El Carmen and initiatives such as the Route of Artistic Murals.

The Academy of Urbanism also talked about the courage of the town to be committed to improving quality of life through the project ‘Estepona, Garden of the Costa del Sol’.

Raising money for animal care

ACE had a brilliantly successful day at Club Naranja in Calahonda on September 30, with all proceeds going in aid of ACE Animal Care España. The event raised an amazing €1,1071 plus a van full of donated towels and dog and cat food. The idea was hatched by Lesley Berridge and the organisers want to give a huge thank you to everyone who supported them, the stall holders and Pat Jay who did such a great job of recruiting and organising them, Club Naranja for their great hospitality, Alan Boardman who hosted the quiz, Bill Anderson who signed his new book, Noel Noone for the wonderful live music and all the volunteers who helped in so many different ways.

RONDA: Tourist Destination of Excellence.

FIRST EVENT: Promoting local commerce.

Photo: Marbella City Council

Benalmadena Town Hall

BANK HOLIDAY

AS Thursday October 12 is National Day in Spain, we will not be distributing any of the seven Euro Weekly News editions until the following day, Friday October 13. There will still be the same mix of interesting content, but it will be one day later.

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New hotel

AFTER five new hotel openings in 2023, TUI BLUE ­ hotels which focus on food experiences with a local touchhas signed franchise agreements with international partners with plans for a 322 room hotel in Puerto Banús.

New project

TORREMOLINOS Town Hall has unlocked the site on Avenida Carlota Alessandri which had been abandoned for 16 years, after works on the first five­star hotel in the town were stopped and was never built. The plot will now host a residential project.

Bullfights back

POLITICAL parties PP and Vox have joined forces to agree to the adhesion of Marbella with the Network of Bullfighting Municipalities of Andalucia. This proposal means the return of bullfighting to Marbella, where the last bullfights took place in 2015.

Transport hub

THE Ministry of Development of the Junta de Andalucia has given the green light for the creation of a bus transport hub in San Pedro Alcantara. The land is located at the intersection between the Ronda road and the A­7 motorway.

Luxury prices

MARBELLA is among the 20 cities with the most expensive property in the world and ranks ahead of even Dubai in terms of luxury homes according to the Panorama Properties agency. Average prices per sqm have doubled compared to 10 years ago.

€1 parking in Estepona

ESTEPONA Town Council has taken a step forward in the construction of the sixth public car park costing just €1 per day.

The council has put out a tender for its construction in the area around the Iglesia del Carmen. The contract will last 20 months.

The budget is €12 million and is subsidised to the tune of €1.4 million by the Plan for Recovery, Transformation and Resilience, financed by the European Union.

This new car park will

PUBLIC PARKING: Deployed where there is greatest need.

YOUR EWN HAS

be located next to the Nuestra Señora del Carmen church and will have 322 parking spaces distributed over three underground floors.

It will become the sixth of its kind to form part of the network of car parks deployed at the points in the town where there is the greatest need for parking and will join those located on Avenida San Lorenzo, at the new town hall, in Plaza Antonia Guerrero, in the Athletics Stadium and in Plaza del Ajedrez.

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Calahonda dog show

TURISMO Costa del Sol, in collaboration with Turespaña, organised a familiarisation trip aimed at influencers and content creators from the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Germany and the United States to showcase golf in Malaga during the Solheim Cup women’s golf tournament.

Margarita del Cid, CEO of Turismo Costa del Sol, said this was, “a magnificent opportunity for content creators from such important markets to get to know firsthand the quality of both the facilities for playing golf and the excellence of the accommodation and complemen­

tary services available in the province of Malaga.”

Del Cid also referred to, “the great promotional showcase provided by the fact that Finca Cortesín hosted a tournament as important as the Solheim Cup, which was held in Spain for the first time.”

THE mayor of Estepona has participated in a round table on the role of towns and cities in promoting a global green pact promoted by the the Committee of the Regions’ Commission for the Environment, Climate Change and Energy (ENVE).

The councillor said Estepona

The chocolate nativity

VISITED by many on the Costa del Sol, Rute’s renowned chocolate Nativity Scene will open this year on October 9. Although it might feel a little early to think about Christmas, Rute already smells of chocolate. At Galleros Artesanos they are working to ensure that everything is perfect for October 9, the date on which their much admired chocolate nativity scene will open its doors to the public. One of the best kept secrets is the

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theme that will inspire it. On the Galleros Artesanos social networks they have given some clues to their followers with an image of London’s Big Ben. “I can only say that this year’s nativity scene is radically different from last year’s and that monuments from different parts of the world will be present,” said Jorge Garrido, master chocolatier of Galleros Artesanos and responsible for the elaboration.

is, “an example of the transformation of a town towards a sustainable model, with quality of life and well­being.” He referred to the efforts made to carry out innovative projects which contributed to this and position Estepona at the forefront of responsible policies respecting the environment.

The

FIFTY­ONE breeds took part in the National Dog Show held on Sunday, October 1 in Calahonda, with 150 dogs taking part. A great success for the organisers, the Costa del Sol Dog Association (Sociedad Canina Costa del Sol). “As well as being a national competition, this event is valid for the Andalucian Championship,” said the president of the Association, Miriam Villalta.

The judges for this competition were Gustavo Echevarría, Carmen García and Antonio Meléndez. “We look at the qualities of each dog with respect to its standard, we analyse the dog, which must be sociable, have good behaviour, allow itself to be touched, and each breed has its own way of presenting itself,” explained Villalta. The next competition will be in Torremolinos, in mid­November, and will be international.

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Influencers in the golf world come to the Costa del Sol.

Photo: Estepona Town Hall

Content creators Climate change

Photo: Malaga Provincial Council

GREEN PACT: For quality of life and well-being.

Photo: Estepona Town Hall

By John Smith

FORMER Mijas councillor Bill Anderson is also a fairly prolific author but put that part of his life very much on hold whilst representing the Mijas electorate.

Following the last Council Election which sadly saw the only British councillor in Mijas lose, he found himself with time on his hands which allowed him to return to the word processor and with the support of wife Vicky, produced the first of a trilogy of new books.

Unsurprisingly, it’s a novel about a fictional Spanish council entitled Peanuts Don’t Grow On Trees and as he explains in his foreword, “The characters, settings and events in this book are entirely fictitious and any resemblance to real persons or events is entirely fortuitous.”

He held a very well attended launch party for the novel at Vista Lago Restaurant in the hills of La Cala on Sunday October 1 and signed several

PROVERB OF THE WEEK

Book launch

Coordinating leisure and tourism

THE Association of Hoteliers of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos) and the Provincial Association of Businesses and Leisure Centres of the Costa del Sol (APECO) have signed a collaboration agreement to improve access to information on leisure activities on the Costa del Sol.

copies for those who attended.

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The president of Aehcos, José Luque, said the agreement will, “provide information about leisure activities to the clients of hotels and to promote direct contact between tourists, hotels and leisure centres.”

Means when you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through that situation. This is believed to have originated from the bible. But the power of laughter has long been recognised by medical experts.

At the meeting, which took place at the Hotel Fuerte Marbella, Luque also stressed that, “the aim of the agreement is

to alleviate the work of receptions and councils when faced with enquiries from tourists.” Luque added, “Hotels often act as an information office for customers, and are therefore vital for the leisure sector.”

The agreement will also promote the coordination of all methods of information, both online

Coronation stamp collection

HM GOVERNMENT of Gibraltar, in collaboration with the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau, has released a stunning new set of stamps commemorating the Coronation of King Charles III.

Designed by local graphic artist Mr Stephen Perera, this collection captures the grandeur of the event through a series of photographs, presented in chronological order. The set of six stamps and a miniature sheet represents a visual journey through the coronation ceremony, showcasing the tradition and splendour of the historic occasion.

The stamps were officially

unveiled at the Royal Gibraltar Post Office by Mr Vijay Daryanani, the Caretaker Minister for Postal Services. Speaking about the stamps, Minister Daryanani said, “I was proud to unveil these new stamps. These stamps represent our deep connection with the Royal Family and the Monarch, King Charles, King of Gibraltar. I would like to thank everyone involved in making this a reality for their hard work.”

Members of the public can now purchase the stamp collection from the Philatelic Shop, located at 104 Main Street, or online at www.gibraltar­stamps.com.

and offline, to provide a better service to customers, improve their experiences and increase their loyalty. Activity ticket sales will be carried out through the company Promarketing Holiday Tickets which provides a 24 ­ hour telephone service and professional support 365 days a year.

Manilva committed to Duquesa Port

THE mayor of Manilva, José Manuel Fernández and the Managing Director of Marinas del Mediterráneo D­Marín, the concessionary company that manages the Port of La Duquesa, have held a fluid and important meeting to discuss matters concerning one of the most important tourist attractions of the area.

Issues addressed included: reinforcing security, investment in infrastructure, improving services, relocation and improvement of the shipyard and dredging work to regenerate beaches.

13.6% the number of people who go to church every Sunday in Spain.

Agreement to improve information access.

Photo: AEHCOS

“Laughter is the best medicine.”

Bill Anderson and John Smith at the book launch.

Local charity awarded medals

THE mayor of Benalmadena, Juan Antonio Lara, together with the Consul of Ukraine in Málaga, Svitlana Kramarenko, the president of Lucky Quilters, Oksana Mader, and members of the Municipal Corporation, presided over a ceremony in the Casa de la Cultura to recognise the ties that unite Spain and Ukraine after the outbreak of the war. The presence of Ukrainian groups and artists put the finishing touch to the emotional event between both countries during the morning.

The Lucky Quilters Association, a non­profit charity in Benalmadena, fosters relations between peoples, promoting peace and harmony through textile art. They are dedicated

Record autumn for tourism

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to social work such as making cushions and have been sending the proceeds to Ukraine and other countries.

In his speech, the mayor thanked the Association and said, “I want to show the support of the whole Benalmadena society to Ukraine, which is giving the whole world a lesson of life, dignity and values.”

Juan Antonio Lara thanked

Sotogrande’s

the dedication and commitment of those who were awarded symbolic medals at the ceremony, “your work has been essential to save lives and alleviate the damage of this senseless war, I thank you on behalf of our town.”

He added, “Benalmadena is proud of Lucky Quilters, but even more proud of their support for Ukraine.”

THANKS to the continued good weather the tourism sector on the Costa del Sol is expecting a record autumn, at least in terms of occupancy and spending per visitor, similar to those of October and November 2022.

The main employers’ associations agree that the high temperatures that were already recorded last year up to November point to a favourable outlook for the whole province again this year. Both the spokespersons representing hoteliers as well as the technicians of the Provincial Council talked about the momentum from an unprecedented summer.

For Turismo Costa del Sol,

60th anniversary

THE mayor of San Roque, Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix, accompanied by several members of his team, participated in the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Sotogrande.

The mayor said that, “the dream of an entrepreneur like Joseph McMicking, who together with Zobel, Patiño,

other illustrious names, and thousands of employees, have built the best urbanisation of Europe with excellence, employment and environmental commitment. Sotogrande is a unique place, full of quality and is known worldwide.”

the tourism campaigns of recent years have focused on the province’s wide range of possibilities for active tourism and leisure options outside the high season.

These experiences, “made it possible to break historical

records in the autumn of last year.” Forecasts suggest that the good weather could even increase occupancy this year by 5 per cent compared to 2022 with the real possibility of setting a new record for the month of October.

PROUD MOMENT: The Lucky Quilters Association.

Photo: Benalmadena

Historic summer for Marbella

THE mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, has said that the Solheim Cup had a direct economic return for Marbella of €29.1 million, and has put the “finishing touch” to a historic summer with unprecedented

figures in terms of tourism and employment.

During the tournament the 90,000 participants, mainly from the United States, England, Canada and Germany, stayed in more than 13,000 rooms, 60 perc ent in hotels in Marbella.

“Occupancy has increased by an average of

20 per cent compared to the same period last year, with peaks of up to 40 per cent in some establishments,” said the mayor, who also pointed to, “the success of our golf courses, which have been completely full, with a 35 per cent increase in the sale of green fees and with a forecast of almost full until the

end of the year.”

The tournament reached a global audience of 461 million households and Muñoz also said, “few events have such a powerful promotional impact as this one.” She noted that the presence of King Felipe VI on the last day of the event, “closed a very good summer.”

Eco friendly donations

THE Marbepop Festival, which will be held this Saturday, will donate the funds raised with the ‘ecovasos’ or eco glasses, which will have a symbolic cost of €1, to the NGO Bomberos Sin Fronteras (Firefighters Without Borders).

As in other years, Marbepop Festival helps minimise the carbon footprint of the event by contributing to waste recycling. They use reusable ecologi­

cal cups or ecovasos that are sold for just €1

The councillor for Youth, Alejandro González, talked of the work carried out by the organisation, which was represented by Santiago Borrego. “Every year we collaborate with an association and, seeing the enormous work they have done in catastrophes such as the earthquake in Morocco, we thought it was a nice initiative to give

them our support,” said the councillor.

Borrego thanked the city council for its commitment and explained that the NGO, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, has carried out three humanitarian aid interventions this year in Turkey, Morocco and Libya. “It has meant an effort and an economic expense that will be partly mitigated with this initiative,” he said.

€90m invested in major works

MARBELLA City Council has invested more than €90 million in the city since July through major building projects. The councillor for this area, José Eduardo Díaz, said that this, “reflects the intensity of the council’s work in the summer and the economic power of our municipality.” The councillor also talked of the final approval of a partial plan in a sector of Río Real,

between Altos de los Monteros and the motorway, which will enable the development of 475,000 square metres of land, of which 40 per cent will be used for green areas, 475 homes will be developed, 6,000 square metres will be reserved for school use, 1,400 for social use, 3,000 for sports facilities and 2,500 for commercial use.

Solheim Cup earned Marbella €29 million.

Photo: Marbella City Council

400 fines for dog poo

SO far this year, the Paisano Unit of the Mijas Local Police (SIMA) has issued more than 400 fines for non­compliance with the Security and Coexistence Ordinance, which includes the obligation to pick up pet excrement and dilute their urine on public roads.

The police force is carrying out an intensive surveillance campaign to prevent such behaviour among the public, who are reminded of the obligation to carry a bottle of water when walking their pets on public roads. Failure to pick up dog excrement and dilute dog urine in the street can lead to fines of between €50 and €750.

The law came into force in 2022, making Mijas the fourth large town in the province to implement this rule. With it, Mijas Town Hall not only seeks to raise awareness and join forces with citizens in the care and cleanliness of the city, but also to prevent damage to pavements and other street furniture caused by dogs urinating.

Manilva beaches committee

THE councillor for Beaches, Gema Zotano, representing Manilva Town Council, has participated together with Turismo Costa del Sol, the most important tourist association of the province of Malaga and other coastal councils in the first meeting

of the Beaches Committee.

The main objective of this meeting has been provoked by local business leaders who are concerned about the situation of the beaches of the province of Malaga after the storms of Levante.

“IN the first 100 days of this mandate, we have laid the foundations to continue building the New Fuengirola.” This is how the mayor, Ana Mula began her assessment of the first three months of the current term of office of the Fuengirola Town Council.

Surrounded by her team, whom she thanked for the work they have done during this period, the councillor assured that the processing of some of the strategic projects that will define the future of the town are already underway.

The new Fuengirola

Some of the most important initiatives include: the new Port; the new Health Centre in Los Pacos and the

Centre for Advanced Emergencies and Medical Spe ­

cialities. The mayor went on to explain that the works on the New Mercacentro are expected to begin after Christmas; the Theatre and Cultural Centre as well as the Sports Mountain are under construction; the Municipal Parking Plan is progressing; work is also continuing on the burying of the overhead high voltage power line in Los Pacos and the creation of two new pedestrian walkways over the A­7 motorway.

IT is always considered important by whichever party controls government in Gibraltar to have a presence at the main political party conferences held I the UK.

With so much in the air, with Spain still unable to form a government and Gibraltar about to hold an election on October 12, there is an urgent need to finalise the border agreement to ensure free passage between Gibraltar and Spain.

The first conference of the season was held by the Conservatives in Manchester from October 1 to 4 and the Gibraltar

Gibraltar reception

Government held a reception hosted by Caretaker Deputy Chief Minster Dr Joseph Garcia on the opening day of the Conference. The host was joined by the UK Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon James Cleverly, who delivered an address expressing the UK Government’s absolute support for Gibraltar which was echoed by other guests on the day. Those also attending included Minister

for London, Paul Scully, MPs, Wendy Morton, Dr Liam Fox and Martin Vickers as well as a delegation from the Island of Jersey.

Dr Garcia said: “I would like to thank our good friend, the Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, for his continued support and thank him for taking the time out of his busy schedule to speak at our reception.”

FUENGIROLA: The future of the town is already underway.

Photo: Fuengirola

Town Hall

Calahonda pub gutted

AN Irish pub, The Harp Bar, located on Avenida de España in Calahonda was completely destroyed by a large fire in the early hours of Thursday September 28. The alarm was raised at 5.20am, the control room of the emergency services mobilised the fire brigade, as well as the Local Police and the Guardia Civil.

Explosions were heard and a huge column of smoke rose and the emergency fire services rushed to the scene to try to extinguish the fire. The Harp Bar management, posting on social media thanked

their supporters for their, “unwavering support during this difficult period,” and said, “We are truly heartbroken by this unfortunate event, as the Harp Bar held a special place in our hearts and in the community.”

The owners of the bar later issued an update that reported, “We are deeply saddened to inform you that the fire was a deliberate attack, as captured by our security cameras. We are working closely with the authorities, and the matter is currently being investigated by the police.”

Heroic lifeguards in Benalmadena

THE mayor of Benalmadena, Juan Antonio Lara, has recognised and thanked the “heroic” effort made by the lifeguards of the Beach Lifeguard Service who saved the life of a person in the town after he suffered a heart attack while swimming at a beach in Benalmadena.

The events happened when a 72­year­old Englishman, went for a swim at Santa Ana beach on September 12. When he had gone some

20 metres he lost consciousness. Nobody noticed the incident, except for the lifeguard on the T3 watchtower, located to the east of the Las Gaviotas restaurant.

He alerted the nearest colleague on land. After reaching the body and recognising the seriousness of his condition, the lifeguards started a race against the clock to save his life.

In his letter, the mayor highlighted the excellence of

IN the wake of the Solheim Cup it has been reported that golf, in addition to improving hotel occupancy with guests who tend to have considerable purchasing power and combating the seasonal nature of a regional economy, the sport also has positive effects on the housing market on the Costa del Sol. Andalucia is, with 102 courses, the region with the largest number of golf courses in

the response, the dedication of these professionals who during the summer season provide surveillance, rescue and first aid services for hundreds of thousands of visitors, “their professionalism and knowledge made a significant difference in such a critical situation,” said the mayor who also thanked and congratulated the other five lifeguards, technicians and nurses who were involved in the incident.

Prices rise

Spain and British property developer Taylor Wimpey España claims that properties located next to golf courses have experienced an increase of up to 25 per cent in their market value, a figure that will have increased even more after the Solheim Cup.

Generous donation

HAVING read in Euro Weekly News about the campaign to help raise funds for treatment for young cancer victim Robin Samuel, El Paraiso Golf in Estepona decided to do something to help. Robin’s grandmother Elizabeth Parker­Gleeson who lives in Fuengirola was delighted to hear from Peter Williams, the golf club captain, to say that El

Paraiso Golf had dedicated their 50th Anniversary Dinner to Robin and had raised the amount of €1,400 which is being transferred to https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/helpbaby­robin­survive­cancer. Elizabeth has expressed her thanks on behalf of the family to everyone who has been so generous since the story first appeared in EWN

The Harp Bar in happier times. Explosions were heard during the fire.

Photo: The Harp Bar / Facebook

Summer comes to an end

AGE CONCERN Marbella is back after their summer break with four local coffee mornings now open to welcome everyone, as is their Social and Activity centre in San Pedro.

Summer has been a nightmare for some, the heat has been oppressive and the humidity is a definite cause for concern especially for the elderly. Some older people only went out because they had to not because they wanted to. Being house bound, and not out of choice, has meant that those feelings of loneliness and isolation are a constant unwanted feature in many lives

But hopefully, the weather should start to cool down soon, many tourists will have returned home. Local residents can at long last get service in a bar or restaurant, there are spaces to park and the beaches are no longer

crowded.

Age Concern’s trained volunteers are raring to get involved and the Helpline, which is open every weekday from 10am ­to 6pm, is there to answer any questions and to help alleviate loneliness and isolation.

Age Concern Marbella in San Pedro has been by the side of English­speaking residents for the past six years. Old and new members, aspiring volunteers and local businesses are all welcome. Now is a good time to make the most of retirement by em­

bracing the fun and friendship of Age Concern, catch up with old friends and make new ones.

For more information on what they do and the volunteering opportunities they have that will suit your lifestyle and available time please call the Helpline on 689 355 198 or email info@age concernmarbella.com.

Join the many expatriates who now live their best lives with Age Concern MarbellaSan Pedro. Because they know that they are never alone.

Estepona set to music

DUTCH musician and conductor, Christiaan Janssen, has won the third International Composition Competition for Symphonic Band with his composition ‘Estepona, Garden of the Costa del Sol’.

A total of 11 composers competed in the competition, which has a prize of €10,000 and is open to musicians of any nationality of legal age. The aim of this competition is to motivate outstanding symphonic music professionals to compose pieces inspired by Estepona.

The competition was first launched to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Municipal Band (1940 ­ 2020). After the success achieved in terms of the number of participants and the quality of the compositions, the town hall has decided to maintain this competition in order to continue adding to the culture of the town. This project joins other artistic competitions including: the International Novel Prize, the In­

ternational Poetry Prize, and the Young Andalucian Designers, among others.

Once the composition has been reviewed by the specialised commission, the Estepona Town Hall, in agreement with the composer Christiaan Janssen, will set a date for the premiere of the work and the public presentation of the prize.

Cooler days ahead for the elderly.

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Christiaan Janssen won the competition.

Photo: Estepona Town Hall

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New York, New York

THE acting Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Héctor Gómez, has expressed the government’s willingness to collaborate so that the direct Malaga to New

York flight, which has operated this summer, “is not only seasonal, but can be more permanent.”

The minister acknowledged that tourism in Malaga “is doing very

Estepona tourism app in 28 languages

well, but it needs the support of the administrations, the central, regional and local governments.” He recognised the fact that relations with the Administration of the President of the United States, “are very good and we have come a long way in the right direction.”

He also alluded to the harmony with major airlines through Turespaña and the Secretary of State for Tourism itself, so that, “all the willingness to collaborate so that the flight is not only seasonal but, as Malaga is a reference destination, it can have greater validity.”

Gómez assured that Malaga, “is proving to be a very important destination, and it is not unreasonable to think, say and affirm that tourism is the sector that is pushing the economy in Andalucia.”

ESTEPONA Town Council reports that it has launched a free mobile app that will allow tourists to find out about the town’s main points of interest in 28 languages. This will be possible thanks to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the development of the app ‘Reveel Explore Destinations’, which is already up and running.

This new tool was unveiled to coincide with World Tourism Day. The app can now be downloaded free of charge by tourists visiting the town, contributing to sustainability and reducing paper consumption.

Estepona Town Hall has joined the Smart Tourist Destination Network (DTI) to promote the use of the app.

The deputy mayor for Development, Infrastructures and Tourism (FIT), Ana Velasco, explained that this new tool will provide information on the city’s main Cultural Routes such as the Artistic Murals Route, the

Poetry Route, the Sculptures Route and the Charming Places Route.

The app is at no cost for the town hall, as it has been developed by virtue of a collaboration agreement

with the Finnish company STEP Technologies. It can be downloaded free of charge for users on all devices with Android and IOS operating systems and will be simple to use.

Fashion show for charity

THE Autumn and Winter Collection of Mapuchi Moda is being showcased at a fashion show on Saturday, October 7 from 11am at Boulevard de La Cala, 11 in La Cala de Mijas with proceeds going to the ACE animal charity. There will be complimentary cava while guests watch the new collection being modelled and there are two €50 vouchers to be won on the day.

Tickets are €5 and anyone interested should book now by emailing info@mapuchimoda.com.

FREE APP: Discover Estepona with AI.

Photo: Estepona Town Hall

Free concert in Estepona

THE Carmen Thyssen

Quartet is performing in a free concert at the Padre Manuel Cultural Centre in Estepona on Friday, October 6, at 8.30pm. Accompanying the quartet will be the talented Malagaborn pianist Ana Benavides.

The Cuarteto Carmen Thyssen is an exceptional musical group resulting from the collaboration between the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga and the Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga.

This quartet is made up of four exceptionally talented young musicians:

Cecilia Blanes on violin, Marta Chica also on violin, Paula Sedeño on viola and Laura Ramírez on cello. Together, they perform a repertoire that is set in the same period as the works that make up the Carmen Thyssen Permanent Collection, spanning the 19th

and 20th centuries.

This quartet, which is resident at the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga,

Beatles in Family

gives four concerts each season. In addition to their performances at the museum, the quartet has taken their music to other cultural venues in Malaga and to various museums, including the Russian Museum and the Picasso Museum. And on Friday they are in Estepona with performances of pieces by Dvorak and Falla.

The concert programme is as follows:

PART 1

A. Dvorak (1841 ­ 1904)

Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81

I Allegro má non tanto. II Dumka. III Scherzo Furiant. IV Finale allegro.

PART 2

M. Falla (1876 ­ 1946) Quintet with Piano arr. from the Suite ‘El Amor Brujo’.

ON Sunday, October 15 at Teatro Las Lagunas, Mijas, enjoy the musical experience of an unforgettable concert for the whole family, ‘Beatles in family’. Discover the history of the Beatles at an event where young and old can participate, sing and dance.

The Beatles in Family is a fantastic educational show with the classics of the famous band by the brilliant tribute SilverBeats, accompanied by anecdotes and the band’s story told by the brilliant music journalist Ana Musiclover as master of ceremonies and storyteller. Clowns Pin and Baba will also be there to delight the little ones during the show.

This entertainment alternative allows the youngest members of the family to learn about their musical legacy in a fun way with a show full of surprises where the great classics, and staging of the band will be recreated to perfection. This memorable concert for the whole family starts at midday until 2pm. Tickets are €10 in advance and €15 on the night, for more information follow the link ­ https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas­beatles­enfamilia­722120340377

The Romería of Fuengirola

FUENGIROLA Town Hall invites everyone to participate in the Rosary Pilgrimage (la Romería del Rosario) this Sunday, October 1. The procession with ox ­ drawn carts to the park of El Esparragal in Mijas, will start from the Church of the Patron Saint at the end of the 10am mass.

Councillor for Fiestas, Isabel Moreno, said “I encourage all the people of Fuengirola to dress up for

the occasion and accompany our Patron Saint throughout the route.” The route will be: Plaza de la Constitución, Avenida Condes de San Isidro, Calle Hermanos Pinzón, Avenida de Mijas, Camino de Campanales, Camino de Coín, Fuengirola river bank and finally El Esparragal park.

Once in the Mijas recreation area, everyone will be able to enjoy

the usual festivities: there will be a drinks and food bar, which on this occasion will be managed by the Spanish Association Against Cancer.

“There will also be two musical performances: Luna de Plata at 6pm and Sirope at 7pm. We hope it will be an unforgettable day and that we all enjoy one of our most beloved traditions,” said Councillor Moreno.

A MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: Learn about the legends

EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED: The Carmen Thyssen Quartet.

Photo: The Silver Beats Facebook

Photo: Carmen Thyssen museum

YAYA, a treasure in Fuengirola’s harbour

SITUATED by the boats in Fuengirola’s charming harbour, YAYA Restaurant stands as an exquisite culinary experience, promising an unforgettable journey for your taste buds. With its enchanting atmosphere and a menu brimming with delectable delights, this concealed gem beckons to both food aficionados and connoisseurs.

YAYA Restaurant has a commitment to delivering an exceptional and diverse dining experience. Whether you seek an intimate, romantic dinner for two or a lively gathering among friends, this establishment caters to all occasions. The restaurant offers some breathtaking waterfront views and the stage for an extraordinary dining experience.

The culinary offerings at YAYA Restaurant bear witness to the chef’s passion for crafting innovative and tantalising dishes. Drawing inspiration

from local and international cuisines, the culinary team masterfully curates a spectrum of flavours certain to captivate your palate. From fresh Mediterranean seafood to perfectly prepared succulent meats, each dish underscores the restaurant’s dedication to culinary excellence.

To complement your meal, YAYA Restaurant presents an

extensive selection of wines and artisanal cocktails. The knowledgeable staff is everready to assist in pairing the perfect beverage with your chosen dish, ensuring a harmonious and unforgettable dining experience.

YAYA Restaurant also takes immense pride in its exceptional service. The attentive and amiable staff members

consistently go the extra mile to cater to your needs, ensuring you feel like a cherished guest from the moment you step inside. Their unwavering commitment to delivering topnotch service adds an extra layer of refinement to your visit.

Whether you are a local resident or a visitor to Fuengirola, YAYA Restaurant is a culinary

treasure that simply cannot be missed. Indulge yourself in a memorable dining experience where impeccable flavours, awe ­ inspiring views, and warm hospitality converge in perfect harmony. Secure your reservation today and uncover the hidden gem in Fuengirola’s harbour ­ YAYA Restaurant eagerly anticipates the opportunity to enchant your senses.

YAYA RESTAURANT: For a memorable dining experience together with awe-inspiring views.

Fuengirola October events

EXHIBITIONS, concerts, archae ology workshops, meetings with writers and the presenta tion of the Prize of Illustrated Album ‘Ciudad de Fuengirola’ are all included in the October programme of events presented by Fuengirola Town Hall. The exhibition ‘Paco Roca, Dibujante Ambulante’ on Wednesday October 4, at the Museo de la Ciudad, is the first activity and the exhibition can be visited, free of charge until November 19.

Fuengirola: Cultural activities for October.

Concerts will include the singer Serafín Zubiri, accompanied by the Fuengirola Municipal Music Band on October 11 at the Palacio de la Paz and on October 19 there is a free concert in the Casa de la Cultura by Antía Couto and Alexey León. The Orbis Symphony Orchestra will round off the programme on October 27, again at Palacio de la Paz.

Sunday market in Benahavis

BENAHAVIS Council has announced the launch of a new event to be held on Sundays in the town centre and which will attract visitors from across the region. Starting on Sunday October 1, and then every two weeks, Benahavis will come to life with a Solidarity Craft Market that promises a unique experience for everyone.

The market will take place on Avenida de Andalucia, in the area of the Local Police Headquarters, where there will

be free parking, toilet facilities and with the many restaurants of the town all nearby.

The market will offer a wide variety of high­quality products.

Visitors will have the opportunity to buy crafts, fashion and accessories, fabrics and textiles, jewellery, natural cosmetics and works of art.

There will also be a section dedicated to solidarity with stalls that will donate part of their sales to charity.

Photo: Fuengirola Town Hall

Animal shelter open day

ACE stands for ‘Animal Care España’, the ACE organisation is divided over two shelter locations in Mijas and Algeciras. Together they provide shelter and care for approximately 650 dogs.

The history of these dogs is very diverse, from severely abused and traumatised dogs, puppies found in boxes or dumpsters, unnecessary, knocked ­ down and discarded dogs, street dogs, hunting dogs that escape, retired breeding females and leftovers from people who move and leave the dog behind.

The charity aims to: raise awareness of serious neglect and animal suffering; fight for better laws and regulations and restrict dog sales in malls, beaches and markets.

On Sunday, October 15 they are holding an open day at the Mijas shelter from 1pm to 4pm where visitors can have a guided tour of the shelter and see for themselves all the work

OPEN DAY: Visitors can have a guided tour of the shelter.

the charity does. In addition, there will be stalls, refreshments and a tombola.

Entrance fee is one bag or

Art exhibition in San Pedro

TURIK & ART Project and Skoda Safamar Marbella open a painting exhibition on Thursday October 5 under the motto ‘Add love to your life, add colour’.

In challenging times, when there is so much aggression in the world, the mission of art is to keep faith in the future by using the power of associations and images. One of the artist’s main tools is colour, which reclaims space from pain and greyness and makes room for love and hope.

Ksenia Turik is a designer, artist, author and presenter of the TV programme ‘The Art of Contradictions’. Drawing on her many years of experience in interior design, she has created a series of paintings united by a common idea: the search for colour in them is a search for love.

The exhibtion will be at the Skoda Safamar showroom in San Pedro Alcantara.

Add colour to your life.

tin of dog or cat food. For more information and directions visit ­ www.ace­chari ty.org.

Triana: 40 years of a legend

TAKING place at the Teatro Ciudad de Marbella on Saturday October 14 at 8pm and under the production and direction of Marbella guitarist, Juan Delola, ‘Triana, 40 Años De Leyenda’ is a show dedicated to the iconic Andalucian rock group Triana.

The concert commemorates 40 years since the death of the singer, Jesús de la Rosa Luque (March 5, 1948 ­ October 14, 1983) which led to the break­up of the band from Sevilla.

The concert will be a journey through almost 10 years of music with a selection of songs taken from the six studio albums that the group recorded and which are now part of the musical history of Spain.

Tickets are €12 from the box office, phone: 952 938 814.

Benahavis pilgrimage

THE story has been passed down from father to son, generation after generation, that many years ago, during

a cholera epidemic that ravaged Andalucia, the inhabitants wanted to take their Patron Saint, the Virgin of the

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Rosary, away from Benahavis.

The story tells that the cart in which it was being carried, pulled by mules, inexplicably could not be moved and so the saint finally stayed in the village. It is said that cholera never entered Benahavis, attributing it to a miracle of the Virgin.

Every October 7, in the Hermitage of Our Lady of the Rosary, Patron Saint of Benahavis, a Mass is celebrated and afterwards there are marquees both for individual and municipal use where there is food, drink, flamenco and dancing to live music with everyone is invited.

The full programme of the day’s events is available from the website https://www.benahavis.e s/120/noticias

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Christy’s colossal tomahawk steak is the perfect meal for two to share over a nice bottle of wine in their beautiful private courtyard.

Christy’s is very slightly off the beaten track but it’s an absolute gem and definitely worth finding.

They are at Calle Olleria 20, Fuengirola which is two streets behind El Puerto Hotel and just 30 seconds from the ever popular

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Fish Alley area of Fuengirola.

As well as their now legendary tomahawk steaks, Christy’s is renowned for rack of ribs, steak & Guinness pie, lasagne, chicken curry, chicken liver pate and prawn pil pil. They do a different special each and every day at just €12.50 and business is booming.

Christy’s can also be ‘hired’ free of charge for parties, fiestas and events. You only ever pay for the food and drink.

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Blues & rock music

80s art in Benalmadena

Runway to Rescue

JOIN Collective Calling for an unforgettable Fashion Show on Sunday, October 22 from 1pm to 6pm at Restaurante Coto, Ctra. de Ronda, A ­ 397, Km. 44, 29679. The event is called ‘Runway to Rescue: Changing Seasons, Changing Lives’. With the aim of raising funds for street children in Tanzania.

MALAKAFEST 2023 comes to the Felipe VI Auditorium in Estepona with the blues and soul rock of Fuzz Kamikazes and Alber Solo & The Firebird Blues. The International Blues and Afro­American Music Festival is on Saturday, October 14 at 8.30pm, with free entry.

Alejandro Hidalgo, Big Márquez and Lucas Castaño of the Fuzz Kamikazes play old school blues and classic rock influences and are visceral and authentic. They have known each other from an early age they have known each other and had played together sporadically un­

til, in the summer of this year when, participating in a jam session, they decided to form Fuzz Kamikazes.

Alber Solo is a soul rocker of a new generation, influenced by Albert King, John Lee Hooker and T­Bone Walker, Alber fuses his own Blues influence with his love of classic Funk and contemporary Soul. His voice weaves between a melodic song and a bluesy howl seasoned with his guitar licks, capturing the essence of Curtis Mayfield and Jimi Hendrix.

Lovers of blues and rock will not want to miss this concert.

THE Exhibition Centre of Benalmadena Costa has prepared a high quality exhibition programme for this autumn. From Friday September 29 until December 23, the exhibition ‘The 80s’ opens its doors, consisting of a selection of works that look back at the variety of artistic creation of one of the most fruitful and multifaceted periods of the 20th century in Spain.

GET ready for an unforgettable night on Sunday October 8 at the Benalmadena Auditorium with a tribute to the legendary Whitney Houston.

Featuring Whitney’s timeless hits including ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘Greatest Love of All’ and ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’.

The works come from different collections such as the Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada Foundation, ICO Collections or the Julián Castilla Collection, all from this key period for contemporary art in Spain. The exhibition is free of charge and is open until December 23, with free admission from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 1.30pm and from 5pm to 7.30pm, and Sundays from 11am to 1.30pm.

Forever Whitney

An incredible tribute artist will capture the essence of Whitney’s powerful voice and captivating stage presence.

Local women and children will grace the runway, showcasing the latest arrivals from charity shops in San Pedro and Sabinillas. There will be live music with DJ Fraser and Coto’s skilled guitarist. The three­course menu starts with a welcome glass of cava followed by five types of sharing starters, a main course choice of roast beef, fish and chips or beetroot risotto finishing with canape style desserts, coffee and tea. All soft drinks are included.

A day of fashion, fun, and philanthropy, adults €55 children €15. WhatsApp or call on +34 612 582 595.

Don’t miss ‘Forever Whitney’, and celebrate the musical legacy of a true legend ­ visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.es/e/en tradas­whitney­forever for more information and to get your tickets now. It’s a night of pure magic you won’t want to miss!

BLUES & ROCK: The Fuzz Kamikazes.

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EXHIBITION: A selection of works from different collections.

Photo: Benalmadena Town Hall

The Echo of Picasso

The Four Seasons Frozen in Marbella

THE most famous songs from the world’s most successful animated films Frozen 1 and Frozen 2 will finally come to the European stage in a spectacular way: as a show on ice. Together with the sisters, Elsa and Anna, and their friends, the audience will be immersed in a musical journey on December 19 at 6.30pm at the Marbella Conference Centre (Palacio de Congresos).

artistry. This breathtaking show will give the audience a magical adventure into the world of fairy tales.

Showcasing a variety of the artist’s works.

TWO rooms of the Museo Picasso Málaga Collection have been transformed from September 21 until February 4, 2024 for the the forthcoming opening of the exhibition El Eco de Picasso.

Despite Picasso’s worldwide fame, his last paintings were widely criticised during his lifetime and remain among his most controversial works. In recent years, however, they have come to be admired as an expression of his remarkable late artistic vitality and have in ­

spired current generations of young artists.

Conceived by Michael FitzGerald, Professor of Fine Arts at Trinity College, Hartford, USA, ‘The Many Faces of Picasso’s Late Work’ links the collection of the Museo Picasso Málaga with The Echo of Picasso, the latest exhibition in the international programme Picasso Celebration which opened its doors to the public on October 3 to showcase a variety of works from the culmination of the artist’s long career.

With groundbreaking staging, this new musical ice show will provide an unforgettable performance and a combination of ice dancing and circus

The tale has been adapted into an ice show full of fantasy and audiences will be able to enjoy awardwinning music (including the Oscar for best song). A new performance with over 300 costumes, full of imagination, music, wonderful choreography, and acrobatics create a unique and magical show.

Tickets will go quickly so visitwww.alpha­music.es for more information.

Wishing you were here

SATURDAY October 28 at 9.30pm at La Cochera Cabaret in Malaga, is the place to be for Pink Floyd fans.

The best Pink Floyd tribute band performs in a spectacular concert, a musical and visual explosion to be shared not only with the public who know the band’s legacy, but also to make it known to new generations and to all those who wish to rediscover this group.

For more than two and a half hours, tribute band, IM­PULSE, presents a show of images, light and sound in which they recreate the repertoire of the British band Pink Floyd, one of the most iconic progressive rock bands of all time. They are currently on a tour of different cities in Spain, to great acclaim and are bringing this unique experience to Malaga this month.

For tickets visit ­ www.lacocheraentradas.com.

EXPERIENCE an unforgettable Vivaldi concert with the sounds of ‘Le quattro stagioni’ and other well­known masterpieces played by the Chamber Orchestra of the New Hamburg Philharmonic at the Marbella Conference Centre (Palacio de Congresos) on Tuesday, October 24 at 9.30pm.

The orchestra was founded in 2001 by independent professional musicians from all over the world. It is a dynamic orchestra that can expand from small chamber orchestra ensembles to a large symphony orchestra with choir. However, the heart of the orchestra has always been the chamber orchestra, which has hardly changed since its foundation. With numerous guest appearances in Spain, France, Italy and South Korea, it has won a wide circle of friends among the public. The orchestra’s musical director is the orchestra’s concertmaster, Tigran Mikaelyan.

For tickets ­ www.ticket master.es/event/35873

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Marbella beer festival

IF you can’t make it to Munich this year, don’t worry, you can enjoy your beer and bratwurst in Marbella too. From Thursday, October 5 to Sunday, October 8 at Glorietta de la Fontanilla, Marbella is holding its Oktoberfest festival, where you can taste typical German food and drinks and enjoy musical performances. The Oktoberfest will last until from noon to midnight, with free admission.

The atmosphere mimics the original festival of Munich with stands, activities

and live music.

The Oktoberfest is an iconic celebration of Bavarian culture (and beer!). It originated in 1810 and has since grown into one of the largest and most popular beer festivals in the world.

And the good news is, you no longer have to travel to Germany to enjoy it.

Festival of Legends closes

ENJOY a unique and unforgettable evening with the best music of all time and celebrate the end of the Festival of Legends with a great concert in Benalmadena Auditorium on October 14 from 6pm to 11.30pm.

There will be five hours of concerts with great tributes to legendary artists.

Eight talented tribute artists will play all the classics of these stars who have each earned an unforgettable place in the history of popular music: Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elvis, Bee Gees, Paul Mc Cartney, Cher, Kool and the Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire.

For tickets and more information seehttps://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas­tributo­a­bea tles­rolling­s­bee­gees­elvis­cher­pmc­cartney­y­otros608624110097?aff=erellivmlt

Music nostalgia in Marbella

MARBELLA is going back to the 70s, 80s and 90s for a fantastic night of music at the Marbella Arena.

Those nostalgic for the music of these decades will be able to enjoy live performances by Smokie, Lou Bega, Jenny Berggren and Rednex.

The British band Smokie, very popular in Europe in the 70s, will perform their greatest hit ‘Living Next Door To Alice’. Lou Bega and his ‘Mambo No.5’ will make the audience dance non ­ stop and Jenny Berggren, the voice of Ace of Base, will perform hits such as ‘All That She Wants’ and ‘The Sign’.

Also on the bill are Swedish band Rednex who will bring their internationally known hit ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ to the event.

Tickets are on sale now!

Discover Coto, an oasis of calm & culinary perfection

THE name Coto has long been associated with Benahavis and the Ronda Road but following a complete transformation, the old, frankly tatty restaurant has become a beacon for lovers of good food and great service set in spectacular surroundings.

Owner and Head Chef Clive Rogers has put his heart and soul into turning this iconic establishment into a modern oasis of gastronomy which attracts guests who travel for miles to enjoy what’s on offer.

There is a good sized private car park which immediately sets the tone for your visit as it has been carefully landscaped in keeping with the building itself.

As you enter Coto, you can see how much thought has gone into the design and layout of the building and there is a choice of the interior with its large bar and comfortable seating area for drinks, snacks, or a full meal. There is a huge terrace with a stunning view of the country­

side leading down to the coast and as you sit at the good sized tables which are spaced well apart from each other, listen to the gentle sound of water from the special feature and admire a huge olive tree that must be hundreds of years old. There is also a stylish roof terrace which guests can access by the restaurant’s lift.

Turning to the food and service, your waiter or waitress is very hap­

py to explain each dish and to offer guests the specials of the day, which often includes an innovative cocktail and on Sunday a selection of meats including beef, chicken or lamb cooked to perfection and presented in a very stylish manner. The menu is exceptional with choices to suit every palate and the wine list contains several specially selected examples of Spanish and other wines, cavas

and Champagnes.

Chef/Owner Clive has spent many years working in different restaurants around the world and with wife Natalie decided that it was time to settle down so in 2018, they purchased the old Coto building and devoted their time to complete reno­

vation and creation of their very special menu.

They only opened Coto in August 2022 but in just a year have become one of the most popular restaurants on the Costa del Sol offering a wide range of culinary delights as well as catering for special events, offering seasonal menus and they are already taking bookings for the Christmas Season as well as New Year’s Eve.

Recently, Clive was delighted to welcome Michelin starred local celebrity chef Danni García to enjoy a meal at Coto, but diners can be assured that all meals are cooked to the highest standard no matter who the guest may be.

Coto is open from 11am to 11pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sunday so be sure to call to make your reservation or visit https://www.cotorestaurante.com/ to learn more about this superb oasis of calm and culinary perfection.

Two exceptional chefs, Dani García and Clive Rogers outside Coto.

The terrace at night.

RED DOG CINEMAS is the official venue for the 18th Marbella International Film Festival, the flagship project of New World Trust, an organisation created to provide support for talented artists across the globe. The renowned cinema in Puerto Banus is hosting this globally acclaimed film festival, which started on Wednesday, October 4 and runs until Sunday, October 8.

The city of Marbella is set to dazzle as it welcomes this cultural event that draws film enthusiasts and industry professionals from all around the world. Over the five­day event, attendees will have the chance to enjoy more than 30 screenings, including short films, feature films, and documentaries. Several of these films will even be making their world premiere at Red Dog Cinemas.

Included in the schedule of films being screened this year is the red carpet premiere of Vengeance/Rise of the Foot soldier, planned for Saturday October 7, in which Pat Tate goes on a rampage

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to avenge his loyal and trusted foot dier’s violent death. To track down the villain responsible, he ventures beyond his comfort zone of Essex and into the dark side of 90s Soho.

Other premieres include the films Wildfire and Unfix on Friday, both with LBGQT subject matters. Other notable feature films, include I am Gitmo, the story of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, where one character is interrogated and tortured despite professing his innocence. His freedom depends on John, a military interrogator, assigned to his case.

Kindling is the heart rendering story of young friends coping with the traumas of losing one of their own and return to their home town in order to turn their friend’s final days into a celebration of life and

The film Nessie will be a joy to watch, about an American billionaire who leaves $50 million to the

village of Loch Ness. See what happens when his unhappy son decides to contest the will, causing the villagers to prove to him that Nessie is real.

There are many more outstanding films for audiences to experience at this wonderful annual event, at this the 18th edition of the festival.

Those interested in the full festival programme can visit the official Marbella International Film Festival website: https://www.marbella filmfestival.com/festival­2023.

The festival kicked off on Wednesday with an Opening Ceremony Gala and Jorge Martín, Director of Operations at Red Dog Cinemas, said, “It’s an honour for us to be once again the official cinema of the festival. Marbella is a city with immense cultural potential, and events like this reinforce its standing on the global stage. Red Dog Cinemas has been collaborating with this festival for years, and

we’re proud to be a part of this tradition.”

The festival is just one of many events hosted by Red Dog Cinemas throughout the year. This entertainment complex, situated in the heart of Puerto Banus, not only offers its visitors a comprehensive film schedule with the latest releases in multiple languages, but also three hours of complimentary parking.

All screenings will be in their original language, subtitled in both Spanish and English, ensuring a comprehensive experience for the international audience.

In addition to the screenings, the Marbella International Film Festival has organised a series of parallel events across various Marbella venues, including workshops, networking sessions, and official parties.

The Festival has expanded considerably since its launch in 2006, it is growing in stature and re ceives continuous world wide accolade, recogni tion and support for its contribu

tion to the arts. Attendees come from all over the world and include filmmakers, industry professionals, exhibitors, dignitaries, celebrities and VIPs, special invited guests (and the rich and famous of course).

Among the celebrities this year is Eastenders’ star, Michelle Collins, who is back in Marbella for the festival after winning best actress for her performance in the 2017 film Black Road. Michelle has just recently returned to Eastenders as Cindy causing a lot of interest in the UK, so the festival is honoured to welcome her back to Marbella.

Michelle Collins, 2017.

Photos: all Marbella Film Festival except Michelle Collins at the Film Festival

DENMARK

Empathy education

DENMARK stands out as a pioneer in the fight against school bullying. Instead of merely reacting to incidents, the nation has embraced a proactive strategy. At the heart of this approach are dedicated empathy classes, fostering a culture of understanding and inclusion among students. This preventative measure offers valuable lessons for schools worldwide.

Pharma reigns

THE popularity of celebrity-backed pharmaceuticals has raised concerns over Denmark's economic stability, drawing parallels with Finland's Nokiadependent downturn. Novo Nordisk, driven by drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, now reigns as Europe's most valuable company, safeguarding Denmark from recession. However, with Novo Nordisk's market cap surpassing Denmark's GDP, experts fear its overreliance on one company is a risk.

Viking treasures

A NORWEGIAN family searching for a lost earring uncovered Viking-era artifacts, including a bowl-shaped buckle, dating back more than 1,000 years in their yard. The discovery, believed to be a woman's grave from AD 800, is the first of its kind on the island of Jomfruland.

Norway’s ban

NORWAY, in solidarity with EU sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine, announced a ban on Russian-registered passenger cars from entering the country. The move, despite Norway's non-EU status, reflects its commitment to international allies. Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt emphasised unity with like-minded nations in opposing the conflict.

Sophia Loren

ITALIAN actress Sophia Loren, 89, suffered a fall at her Swiss home, resulting in multiple fractures, including a serious femur injury. After successful emergency surgery, her upcoming engagements, including a restaurant opening in Italy, were postponed. Sons Carlo and Edoardo are supporting her in hospital.

Voodoo lawyer

AN Italian lawyer, Barbara Raimondo, has been sentenced to five years for embezzling €1 million from an elderly client. The court heard that she sought the services of a sorceress to perform voodoo rites, aiming to speed up the death of the woman whose substantial fortune she managed.

Shock injury

A FOOTBALL match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajas had to be suspended on Saturday September 30 following an accidental clash between Ajax player Brian Brobbey and RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen, who was quickly transferred to hospital with head injuries where he is now said to be recovering.

Goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen.

Russian warning

DMITRY MEDVEDEV, Deputy Head of Russia's Security Council, issued a warning, stating that Russia would view German missile manufacturing plants as ‘legitimate targets’ if Germany provides long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Medvedev called out the German Defence Committee's chair, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann warning that such actions could escalate global tensions toward a third world war.

Inflation declines

IN September 2023, Germany experienced a notable drop in its inflation rate, marking the lowest level since Russia's Ukraine invasion. Preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office reveals a 4.5 per cent increase in prices YoY. This decline from August's 6.1 per cent suggests relief from high inflation, potentially prompting the European Central Bank to reconsider raising key interest rates.

New dinosaur

DINOSAUR footprints said to be 195 million years old were discovered in Alvaiázere, in the Portuguese district of Leiria. According to the CPGP, it is the oldest occurrence of dinosaurs in the Iberian Peninsula. This discovery by a multidisciplinary team of Portuguese researchers made it possible to identify a new species of dinosaur, called 'Moyenisauropus lusitanicus'.

Algarve award

PORTUGAL’s Algarve region was named ‘Europe’s Leading Beach Destination’ in the World Travel Awards 2023, for the fifth consecutive year, and the 10th time in the history of the prestigious awards. André Gomes, President of the Algarve Tourism Region (RTA) and the Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) commented: “It is an honour to receive this distinction for the 10th time. We remain committed to making travellers aware of the natural beauty of the Algarve.”

Al-Qaeda threat

AFTER a break of 12 years, Al-Qaeda's Sada al-Malahim magazine, published a threat from the AQAP branch of possible attacks on France. It stated it planned to strike not only against France but also Sweden. Based on the Iberian Peninsula, this small Islamist terrorist group is the same one that claimed responsibility for the attack in January 2015 on Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

Bed bugs

WITH the 2024 Paris Olympics less than 12 months away, the city's council urged the government to implement an urgent plan of action to eradicate the current bed bugs problem. Clément Beaune, the Minister Delegate for Transport, announced a meeting with transport operators would take place. ‘I will bring together transport operators next week to provide information on the actions undertaken and act more to serve travellers. To reassure and protect', he tweeted.

Town’s inheritance

A SMALL Finnish town, Askola, unexpectedly inherited €1 million from a modest local who passed away. The funds, including land assets, are designated for the welfare and leisure of the town's elderly. The town plans to invest and organise events for its senior residents.

Firms blacklisted

THE US has blacklisted three Finnish firms, Luminor, Siberica, and Evolog, suspected of supplying drone components to the GRU, Russia’s foreign intelligence arm. This move by the US Department of Commerce aims to curb the technological advancement of foreign military capabilities, particularly those of Russia.

Influential degree

SOUTH EAST TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

(SETU) in Ireland has introduced a pioneering Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation and Social Media. The course, starting next September, addresses the booming €16 billion influencer industry, blending media skills with business acumen, content creation, and crisis management.

Boeing delays

RYANAIR has cancelled flights for the winter period of 2023 due to delays in receiving just 14 out of the expected 27 aircraft from Boeing. Dublin and other European hubs will be affected. Michael O'Leary, Ryanair's chief, assured ongoing talks with Boeing and hoped for no major impact on their annual traffic target.

Beaufort 24

EVERY three years, several Belgian coastal towns work together to create the triannual Beaufort event which turns the sea shore into an art gallery. In 2024, Beaufort will run from March 27 - November 3 and no less than 18 national and international artists will prepare their works for display on the sea fronts of nine different towns.

Speed king

IRELAND PORTUGAL SWEDEN

POLICE officers in the town of Vilvoorde couldn’t believe their eyes when a young man on an electric scooter shot past them at high speed in a busy shopping area. Later, the 16year-old was detained and when his scooter was checked on a roller machine it had a top speed of 99kph, when the legal limit is only 25kph.

Burning condemned

THE burning of an effigy of President Erdogan outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm has been condemned by Turkey. In a statement, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the authorised demonstration that had taken place in the strongest possible way. They also expressly pointed out that the Turkish public expected Sweden to prevent such actions that 'systematically insult our elected leaders as well as the ongoing terrorist propaganda'.

Powerful explosion

THREE people were hospitalised after a massive explosion in an apartment block in the Stockholm district of Hässelby Strand. According to witnesses, relatives of an individual who is believed to be involved in a conflict with a criminal network live at the address. “I was sitting with some friends and it felt like the whole house was going to collapse,” said one neighbour.

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NORWAY FRANCE

By John Smith

IN the first series of Hold the Front Page, comedians Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe travelled around the UK experiencing the life of local news reporters.

They spent a week or so with a number of different publications including the Scotsman, Yorkshire Post and Farming Life, finding themselves reporting from the Edinburgh Fringe and even trying to interview Boris Johnson.

When the series was aired on Sky Max it was well received by viewers and this encouraged the channel to commission a second series but looking further afield and the logical choice was Spain.

Production company CPL did their homework and understandably realised that in order to make the concept work, they had to insert the two ‘cub reporters’ into an English language newspaper and the obvious choice was Euro Weekly News which publishes weekly editions across seven popular Spanish regions.

The choice for the first episode to be shot was Benidorm which is such a popular resort for both local British residents and holidaymakers and after several discussions concerning how the filming was to proceed, EWN proprietors Michel and Steven Euesden supported by local staff spent a week in Benidorm as the show was created.

There was no guarantee

Hold the Front Page

the Psychic Dating nearer the back, we manged to fit both articles into the paper and although printing ran through the night, the paper was produced and distributed around

Costa Blanca North as usual on Thursday.

All of those involved from the proprietors, to the editorial team and the designers who handled all changes dur­

ing the day were delighted with the results.

There was a combination of giggles and near misses but we all look forward to the programme being aired in January or February 2024 and do keep a lookout for more news of the show from your people’s paper, Euro Weekly News.

that all, or indeed any of the stories that the pair chose would be used, but the cameras followed their briefing, decision making, on the spot interviews and then their creative process.

Four topics were chosen, first the opening of an exhibition of sculpture by Josh which was a bit too dry to make the paper, followed by a ‘gut busting breakfast’ which Nish fought his way through.

This did make the paper, but the editorial team thought that perhaps full English breakfasts are more popular with visitors than residents and therefore the story was extended to mention the fact that many people may prefer to sample the Menu del Dia available in numerous

restaurants in Benidorm.

Filming is not quick by any stretch of the imagination and although the Costa Blanca North edition normally goes to the printers on Tuesday evening, the deadline was moved back by 24 hours to allow them more time to arrange interviews.

A front page story about Josh and Nish’s visit had already been written and much of the paper laid out but they had two further stories to be filmed, a visit to a psychic dating night and then a journey to Hugo’s Home Farm an animal charity run by Colin whose alter ego is popular drag artist Coco Chanel.

Time was tight and in theory the Coco story missed the deadline and should have been left out but by moving

NISH & JOSH: Spent time filming with the EWN directors.

BUSINESS EXTRA

BBB losses

THE state­owned British Business Bank (BBB), reported an annual pre ­ tax loss of more than £147 million (€169.15 million). The economic development bank made £1.6 billion (€1.84 billion) in funding agreements but said “wider economic problems” led to a drop in the value of businesses it invested in.

Freight mate

SPAIN’S rail operator Renfe chose Swiss shipping line MSC to take over 50 per cent of its Renfe Mercancias freight division, whose debts rose to €38 million in 2022. MSC’s logistics division Medlog and its Medway railway company will be responsible for the operation which first needs the Spanish government’s authorisation.

Food not fuel

MORRISONS does not intend to abandon plans to sell off its fuel forecourts despite the UK government’s decision to postpone its ban on new petrol and diesel car sales until 2035. Although the fuel retailing attracted customers, the supermarket chain intends to concentrate on food sales and manufacturing, sources said.

Czech-in

INFRASTRUCTURE multinational Ferrovial, which controversially moved its headquarters from Spain to the Netherlands earlier this year, intends to consolidate its presence in Central Europe. It now hopes to create a consortium to bid for the €1.35 billion contract to build and manage the Czech Republic’s D35 motorway.

Drink up

PROFITS for AG Barr, famous as the Irn Bru manufacturer, reported half ­ year profits between February and July 30 which climbed 12.6 per cent to a pre­tax £27.8 million (€31.9 million). Sales rose thanks to recent takeovers and a rise in the demand for soft drinks, AG Barr sources explained.

STAT OF WEEK €5.1 billion

More UK Airbus jobs

Linda Hall

AIRBUS plans to create another 1,100 jobs in the UK specialising in cyber security, software engineering, cryogenics and robotics.

The world’s largest aircraft manufacturer, its HQ in Leiden (Netherlands), currently employs 134,000 people worldwide. Of these, 11,500 work in the UK where Airbus manufactures wings for all its aircraft. The principal Airbus factories are located in Filton, near Bristol, and Broughton (North Wales) as well as an aerospace plant in Portsmouth.

At present the total UK workforce still has not re­

turned to the 14,000 employed in 2019, before Covid grounded practically all flights and the company had to cut jobs worldwide.

Despite the newly­created UK posts for engineers, graduates and apprentices, staff numbers will remain below

DEOLEO has announced losses of €9.7 million during the first six months of 2023 owing to soaring olive oil prices.

In contrast, the company reported net profits of €5.5 million between January and the end of June in 2022.

Spain produces more than half of the world’s entire olive oil supply and Deoleo, which is the world’s largest branded olive oil company, attributed the dip to their products’ higher prices. Supermarket chains’ own­label oil had eaten into their own market share, sources said.

The company, which owns household names Carbonell and Hojiblanca as well as the Koipe sunflower oil label, saw a 21.9 per cent fall in the sales, compared with the same period last

On-off deal

FROZEN seafood company Nueva Pescanova cut redundances at its Madrid and Chapela (Pontevedra) installations from 100 to 81. The company, 97.8 per cent owned by Abanca, reported €53 million losses for the year ending in March and has been negotiating for months the sale of an 80 per cent stake to the Canadian seafood giant Cooke. Talks have stalled although Nueva Pescanova said these would resume in September. Meanwhile, a spokesman rejected rumours that a large cash shortage and financial mismanagement threatened the deal, which Cooke reduced from €150 to €100 million plus a €200 million capital injection last July.

pre­pandemic levels.

A survey by Oxford Economics, an independent economic advisory firm, has concluded Airbus contributed £7bn (€8.05bn) to the UK economy in 2022, with its helicopter, aerospace and defence sectors providing

79,000 indirect jobs. The company spent £3.9bn (€4.5bn) on obtaining supplies from British companies and made £5.6bn (€6.4 bn) in UK sales last year.

Referring to the Oxford Economics report, Airbus UK’s chairman John Harrison said findings demonstrated Airbus was “good for jobs, good for growth, and good for the UK.”

Harrison pointed out that Airbus had “deep roots” in the UK supply chain and that its investments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were creating long­term regional and local growth.

Carbonell sales slide

Turnover for the company, which has production plants in Italy as well as Spain, grew by 0.6 per cent to €400.95 million thanks to passing on part of the price increase to clients, but margins were still reduced. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) plummeted by 43 per cent between this January and the end of June to €12.7 million.

MARKS & SPENCER will begin selling Adidas and Sweaty Betty products in early October.

The retailer launched Brands at M&S in March 2021 after purchasing Jaeger, its first third ­ party label, in January that year.

The high street favourite will now offer 150 Adidas and Sweaty Betty items on The Sports Edit platform, in which it acquired a stake in 2022.

Expanding the M&S sports ranges was “just one of the ways we continue to become more relevant to clients’ lifestyles,” Brands director Nishi Mahajan said.

Aena grows

SPAIN’S publicly owned airports operator Aena will build a new terminal at Conghas airport in Sao Paulo (Brazil).

The airport, the country’s second busiest, should be completed by 2028, Aena said.

As well as Congonhas, Aena will take over the running of 10 smaller Brazilian airports in October and November after putting in a $479 million (€465 million) bid for the 30­year contract in August 2022.

year, Deoleo announced on September 25.

Shares in Deoleo, which has been 57 per cent owned by private equity firm CVC for the last 10 years, fell five per cent to 23 cents the same day.

Santander-EY split

SANTANDER and consultancy and accounting firm, Ernst & Young (EY), have parted ways in the UK.

This signals the termination of their contract and a multimillion refund following ‘failings’ in EY’s work on preventing financial crime and money­laundering, revealed sources quoted by the Financial Times Santander brought in EY when it found itself under scrutiny from British regulators, the sources added.

The work the company carried out was so allegedly so substandard that it found itself in a position where it had to offer the bank a refund of approximately £15 million (€17.2 million).

EY’s Santander mission, codenamed Project Morgan, “went badly wrong over an extended period” the Financial Times said, adding that it was unclear whether Santander would now carry out the work itself, or call on another firm.

“On the other hand, higher interest rates and the cost of renegotiating the company’s debt have had an impact of €8 million on financial services overheads during this period,” Deoleo said in its first half report.

Nissan ignores Sunak

NISSAN is continuing with plans to sell only electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe by 2030.

Despite PM Rishi Sunak’s intention of moving the UK deadline on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales from 2030 to 2035, the Japanese company said that all new models sold in Europe will be 100 per cent electric by the end of this decade.

Nissan, which employs 7,000 people in the UK is on the point of launching two new EVs in Europe. One will be a successor to the Micra, while another vehicle will be built via a £1 billion (€1.15 billion) project at its huge Sunderland plant.

The company, which already operates six airports in Brazil, revealed that in the meantime it has already invested €620 million in the new acquisitions.

Lower bills

WATER companies in England and Wales were ordered to lower bills and return £114 million (€131.2 million) to customers next year.

The annual report on the companies from the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat, said that most water and wastewater firms had underperformed.

Fewer than 50 per cent met targets and progress had been “too slow” on leakages as well as sewage spills.

Thames Water, Southern Water and Welsh Water must return £101 million (€115.2), million), £43 million (€49.5 million) and £24 million (€27.6 million) respectively.

However, Severn Trent and United Utilities were authorised to hike bills after meeting targets.

plans set out by energy infrastructure company Enagas would distribute clean, green hydrogen to Spanish homes via a 3,800kilometre network of pipelines and storage centres.

AIRBUS: Wing Technology Centre in Filton (Bristol).

OLIVE OIL: Spain produces half the world’s supply.

Photo credit: Pixabay/ZTA

Photo credit: airbus.com

LONDON - FTSE 100

DOW JONES

Euro

EUR/GBP: Up from £0.85 to £0.86

EUR/USD: Unchanged at $1.06

The euro faced resistance over the past month, primarily driven by a scaling back of European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate expectations. This was initially linked to comments from ECB policymaker Isabel Schnabel, as despite being one of the most hawkish members of the bank, she was noncommittal regarding future interest rate hikes.

A slew of underwhelming German data releases as well as a downwardly revised Eurozone GDP print kept the euro on the back foot as we entered September.

EUR exchange rates then faced notable losses in the wake of the ECB’s latest rate decision. While the bank’s decision to raise rates came as something of a surprise, the euro tumbled as its policy statement signalled borrowing costs had now peaked. Looking ahead, the euro may come under further pressure in the coming weeks if

CURRENCY OUTLOOK: EUROZONE KNOCKED BY ECB’S ‘DOVISH’ HIKE, US DOLLAR RALLIES TO MULTI-MONTH HIGHS

Eurozone data releases remain broadly downbeat.

Pound

GBP/EUR: Down from €1.16 to €1.15

GBP/USD: Down from $1.24 to $1.22

The Pound fluctuated through the last part of August. Sterling sentiment was initially knocked by a surprise contraction in the UK’s latest PMIs, before recovering thanks to rising Bank of England (BoE) interest rate expectations.

Sterling then faltered again at the start of September in response to comments from BoE Governor Andrew Bailey, in which he suggested UK inflation will fall ‘markedly’ by the end of the year, and that the bank is ‘nearer to the top of the [tightening] cycle’.

Some lacklustre UK data, including a mixed jobs report and a worrying slump in UK GDP keep the pressure on the pound in mid-September as they gave rise to fresh recession fears.

Sterling then slid to multi-month lows in the wake of the BoE’s latest in-

terest rate decision as the bank opted to hit pause for the first time in almost two years.

While the BoE left the door open to raising rates again in the future, it made it clear this will be highly data driven. As a result, GBP investors will be keeping a close on upcoming economic releases. If there is further sign that the UK economy is stalling Sterling will be vulnerable to additional losses.

US Dollar

USD/GBP: Up from $0.80 to $0.81

USD/EUR: Up from €0.93 to €0.94

The US dollar trended broadly higher over the past four weeks, with demand for the currency being underpinned by Federal Reserve interest rate expectations and notable demand for safe-haven assets.

Before this however, the ‘greenback’ suffered a short-lived selloff at the end of August as domestic labour statistics suggested the US job market is slowing. At the start of September USD demand was strengthened by a souring market mood as disappointing Chinese data and a spike in oil prices

rattled investors.

This upside was reinforced in the following week as upbeat US economic releases stoked Fed rate hike bets.

The US dollar was then propelled to new multi-month highs in the wake of the Fed’s latest interest rate decision. While the US central bank kept interest rates on hold it left the door open to one more rate hike in 2023 and signalled it would cut rates at a slower pace than previously expected in 2024.

With the Fed apparently committed to at least one more rate hike this year it’s likely the US dollar will maintain a positive trajectory in the weeks ahead of its next meeting on 1 November. At the same time an increasingly pessimistic outlook for the global economy is also likely to be supportive of USD exchange rates.

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EURO: Faced resistance over the past month.

I believe in diversity

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

I TRULY do believe in diversity. The peaceful co-existence of different creeds, cultures, colours and religions, is to me a forgone conclusion. One day our planet will simply have no choice but to blend all humans into that great big melting plot Madeline Bell and the glorious Blue Mink sang bout in the peace loving 60s (recording now banned by the media!). But not in the way the woke affiliates of the utterly deluded, or deviously intentioned organisations are trying to attain it.

Their dubious efforts are all much too hurried and belligerent and subsequently having a reverse effect. It stands to reason. If 85 per cent of the population is white, you can’t flood often ridiculous propaganda through the public media proclaiming that all members of the population are living together in a wonderful, equally harmonious integrated existence - It’s simply not true. What is actually transpiring is that even those of the in-

digenous majority, who were earlier full of encouragement and a firm belief that the future lay in the blending of our different nationalities and backgrounds, are now watching these disproportionate activities with increasing incredibility.

More and more ads are being dominated by black actors, often cast in senior positions giving advice to somewhat subservient appearing white performers. Discussion programmes and news sections consistently feature black interviewees and often include a large influx of nonwhite presenters featuring subjects undermining UK activities. And all brought into their living rooms daily.

These viewers are subsequently going out into their real world and realising this is not the true position at all. Consequently derision, and in some cases growing anger, is increasing daily. Asian and black ‘No go’ areas are expanding rapidly. Gangs of armed black youths are out roaming streets. This last outrage, the murder of the 15-year-old, has only hit the headlines because the tragic victim was a young pupil on her way to school; what she did in her spare time we will of course never be told.

AUTUMN LOOKING GOOD OUR VIEW

There have in fact been 15 teenagers (two white), already stabbed to death this year, in London alone! These crimes of violence, which used to make the front page, are now controlled by these silent leftie propaganda policies and barely breaking news on page four! No wonder the ridiculous woke inspired plot is crumbling. The whole country is falling apart and the majorities are not allowed to mention their disapproval because they run the risk of being accused of racism.

A highly publicised survey carried out last week reported a large percentage of the black minority were not happy with the way they were treated by the white society. One young lady stated that she was always aware of the white reaction to her colour when she applied for a job. No accusations of reverse racism you notice.

What it does reveal however is that the policies of the left are completely misconstrued, misguided and actually having a completely damaging effect on UK’s culture and future existence.

Keep the faith.

Love Leapy leapylee2002@hotmail.com

TRADITIONALLY much of the Spanish tourist industry closes down for the autumn but latest figures suggest that even if that is the case, those that remain open could be in for a bumper quarter.

There is a thriving ice cream parlour in the Marbella suburb of San Pedro that only opens from Easter until the end of September and the owners simply enjoy a very long break having made enough money in the summer to see them through the ‘colder’ months. Many hotels are the same, although with the National Government and local Tourist Offices promoting ‘out of season’ holidays there is generally a growing demand for accommodation and this is helped in no small way by the Imserso pensioners holidays sponsored by the government.

Even if the actual number of visitors in the autumn is less than in the summer, those establishments that do stay open could find themselves doing very well as numbers of visitors swell and fewer places are open to cater for them.

Tourism continues to be a very important contributor to the Spanish economy, not just because of the taxes that are raised but by the fact that more tourists means more staff staying in employment, thus reducing the burden of social services.

The only fear that one must have is that those supplying beds, sustenance, travel and entertainment need to be very careful about pricing, because with the increasing cost of living many tourists are more than ever looking to obtain value for money and won’t hesitate to look elsewhere if they feel they are being taken advantage of.

We must hope that the growth in the number of visitors in October continues for the benefit of the economy.

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

Intermittent fasting

A NUTRITIONAL trend that’s rapidly gaining in popularity, but is it just another fad or a strategy with lasting potential?

Healthcare experts remain polarised on the subject.

Advocates highlight its myriad bene fits, ranging from weight loss and improved metabolism to increased longevity. Detractors, on the other hand, raise concerns over possible longterm health impacts, including hormonal

imbalance and muscle loss.

There are various styles to consider, such as the 16/8 method or the more rigorous 5:2 diet. While the trend is versatile, it’s crucial to remember it’s not a one ­ size ­ fits ­ all solution.

Before diving in, consult healthcare professionals for tailored advice. The scientific community continues to research, but as of now, the final verdict remains inconclusive.

Biotin for beauty

BIOTIN, often touted as the ‘beauty vitamin’, plays a pivotal role in maintaining hair and nail health.

Found in foods like eggs, almonds, and whole grains, this watersoluble vitamin is essential for converting nutrients into energy.

But its standout feature? Biotin aids in the production of keratin, a key protein for robust hair and nails.

While a balanced diet usually provides sufficient biotin, supple ­

ments can offer an extra boost, especially if you notice thinning hair or brittle nails.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen.

Tai Chi - An ancient art

TAI CHI, an ancient Chinese martial art, is 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.

Sleeping with a fan

John Ensor STIFLING hot nights can make it almost impossible to get to sleep, especially when there isn’t a breath of air, hence many people reach for an electric fan to create a soothing breeze.

Keeping a fan on constantly through the night may make us more comfortable, but could have adverse implications for our health, according to research.

Along with the cool air also come airborne allergens, such as dust, spores, pollen and dust

mites, which can lead to a runny nose, eye and throat irritations and in some cases breathing difficulties, especially for those already susceptible to asthma and hay fever.

Prolonged use of a fan can also dry one’s nose and throat, which can cause our bodies to overcompensate its production of mucus, resulting in headaches and blocked nasal passages. Sensitive areas such as our eyes and skin can also suffer from dryness and irritation.

For anyone with existing muscle pain, a fan can exacerbate the problem

as a constant blast of cool air can lead to cramp.

This isn’t to say that the use of fans is of no benefit, sometimes it’s just a case of the way they’re managed.

The advice is to keep the fan a reasonable distance away from oneself, if possible, preferably set with a timer to turn the fan off after an hour or so.

Oscillating fans where the whole head moves from side to side also distribute air more evenly and don’t concentrate the air in one spot.

Another tip to keep the air from becoming too dry is to place a bowl of water in front of the fan, and maybe even add ice cubes to keep the flow of air both moist and cool. There are lots of other little hacks too, like lightcoloured bedroom curtains kept drawn throughout the day which help reflect the heat.

TAI CHI: Health and harmony can be achieved without strain.

5 glasses of water a day reduces your chance of a heart attack.

BIOTIN: A key protein for robust hair and nails. Use

Almond orchards

AMONG the picturesque landscapes of Spain lie almond orchards, where beauty secrets bloom with every blossom.

UK expats, enchanted by Spain’s allure, have another reason to be captivated. Almond oil, extracted from these sun ­ kissed groves, is a skincare marvel. Rich in vitamins E and A, it hydrates, soothes, and combats signs of ageing. Moreover, its anti­inflammatory properties make it a blessing for sensitive skin. Local Spanish beauty rituals have har ­

ALMOND TREES: Are a blessing for sensitive skin.

nessed almond oil for centuries, and now, it’s time for us to integrate this golden elixir into our regimens. As the almond trees sway under the Iberian

sun, they whisper age­old secrets of radiant skin. Embrace the magic of Spain’s almond orchards and let your skin bask in nature’s finest.

Seasonal affective disorder

EVEN in sunny Spain, the change of seasons can sometimes lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), especially among expats.

But fear not, as embracing Spanish culture and lifestyle can be a joyful remedy!

Soak in the abundant winter sun at a local

café, join a lively community event, or explore the scenic beauty of Spain’s diverse regions.

By engaging with the local rhythm of life and staying active, you can keep your spirits high and truly appreciate the enchanting Spanish seasons.

Spanish pensions

THE Spanish government have announced that starting in 2024, the retirement age in Spain will progressively increase until 2027.

Retirement is a very bizarre situation for many people because the longer that you work, it feels as though the official retirement age starts to get further and further away, making it a long and drawn­out process.

For anyone who has worked in Spain and been paying into their ‘Seguridad Social’ Social Security public pension pot, the retirement age will now be increased over a four­year period, starting on January 1, 2024, and running up until 2027.

From January 1, 2024, people who are working and have worked in Spain and paid their Social Security contributions for more than 37 years and nine months will be able to officially retire when they reach the age of 66 years and six months.

In simpler words, an additional two months will now be added to the minimum retirement age from the start of next

year, that is in comparison to what the age has been in 2023.

Those people who are over the age of 65 and have paid Social Security for more than 38 years will be able to access ordinary retirement, while also receiving 100 per cent of their pension, as per the new rules.

There is an alternative for people living in Spain, however, and this is taking voluntary early retirement. This can be taken by people when they are up to two years premature to their legal retirement age, so when 64 years and six months old.

Retiring early always sounds like a great idea and an ideal

Celebrating our centenary

way for people to spend their latter years in comfort and relaxation, but it does obviously still have its drawbacks, none more so than you may not be entitled to receive your full pension.

Instead, you will only receive a fraction of the lump sum depending on how early you decide to take this voluntary decision, and also how long you have been contributing toward the Social Security.

As mentioned above, the retirement age is set to progressively get further away for people, so in 2025, 2026 and finally, 2027, it only appears to be bad news for people with one eye on retirement, because in four years time, the legal retirement age will be 67.

For people who own a UK state pension, but find they have gaps in their National Insurance contribution due to the fact they have been residing abroad, then the government has decreed an extension for them to pay and plug those holes and in turn, receive their full UK pension.

THE British Benevolent Fund celebrated its centenary last week at the official residence in Madrid of the British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott.

The milestone event brought over 150 guests from all over Spain to mark 100 years of supporting the British community in Spain.

Hugh Elliott, who is also patron of the fund, is the 27th British ambassador to accept the position, spoke warmly of the contribution made by the BBF as the ‘charity of last resort’ and help provided for the most vulnerable in the British community in Spain.

Olaf Clayton, the chair of the British Benevolent Fund said that the fund was at the “front line of support” highlighting that the “repatriation of the vulnerable, helping the destitute and homeless were key parts of the modern BBF’s casework. This in addition to the many

grants provided by those in dire need whose situation is often mired by ‘illness both physical and mentalalcoholism, domestic abuse ­ and are all part of the fund’s stock in trade.”

The BBF works in conjunction with over 50 charities ranging from the Red Cross to Caritas across the country as well as the UK’s consular network to deliv­

The Good Life

I DON’T have television at home, and these days I’m happy about that. I do follow what’s going on in the UK, but don’t obsess about it. I don’t have any property in the UK, can’t vote there, so my interest is fleeting, but right now I am glad that I have made Spain my home.

The UK seems to be in a complete shambles: thousands of illegal migrants, of whom I am sure some are genuine asylum seekers, but the vast majority of whom seem to want to be in the UK for the generous treatment offered to them.

Then there is the whole issue of Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) where people may not be able to use their private transport to get from A to B, unless of course they pay the fee for using it, in which case they don’t damage the environment.

I guess that’s fine if you are earning £100,000 a year, but not when you are choosing between eating or heating. I know that Spain has now jumped on this bandwagon where populations of more than 50,000 will have to introduce these measures, but I’m not entirely sure that the Spanish people will take this lying down, especially in this part of Spain where the public transport system is to­

tally unfit for purpose.

back of ULEZ is camera surveillance where you can’t go to the toilet with out someone checking up on how long you take. It doesn’t appear that this level of surveillance even stops crime or catches offenders

er help when needed.

The evening which was sponsored by Green Park Global and HM Hospitals which ensured that the event was delivered at zero cost to the BBF and raised some €6,000 for the British Benevolent Fund. Further information: olaf. clayton@britishbenevolent fund.org / www.britishbene volentfund.org.

Then comes the threatened censoring of free speech, as if it isn’t already happening. The BBC already has a Disinformation unit, then the Online Safety Bill is awaiting Royal consent.

They will soon be reaching the point that saying “Hello, how are you?” will get you into trouble if said in the wrong tone or to the wrong person.

Cancel culture seems to be the order of the day in the UK, too.

Comedians cancelled at the Edinburgh festival, TV presenters losing their fellowships of esteemed bodies because their expressed ideas are incompatible, people having their bank accounts closed without notice because their views are not compatible with the Bank’s values.

Now they are talking about police having the right to break into people’s homes and having them convicted for not having the right form of heating. What the hell!

There were times in the past when I thought about going back to the UK, either because work was slow here, or the Spanish bureaucracy was getting me down, but I have no regrets about not acting on my inclinations.

Every country has their own cracks in the system and idiosyncrasies which often you don’t see until you have been there a while, but I guess I’ll be seeing my days out in Spain. With all its flaws, we have a good life here.

CAMERA SURVEILLANCE: You can’t go to the toilet without someone checking up how long you take.

RETIREMENT AGE: Seems to get further and further away.

Olaf Clayton of BBF.

SERVING UP ALL THE WRONG INGREDIENTS

NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS

BACK in the UK recently I noticed there’s currently a trend among chefs for glib brevity with menus. A kind of adjective­free minimalism like this: “Beef, potato, leaves, ferment.”

It feels like every restaurant in London with culinary pretensions describes dishes as a list of ingredients. A narcissistic and unhelpful trend that’s utterly played­out. The die was cast when things started costing 3.5 or 12. Hmm!

Words are helpful. Pictures, too. The realistic, plastic representations of dishes even more so, especially in foreign countries (like Japan) when neither traditional dishes are known, or ways of cooking.

I don’t suppose Leonardo da Vinci was

ever asked to pitch ‘Mona Lisa’ on a sheet of A4 but, if he had been, he wouldn’t have typed ‘Paint. Woman. Smile’.

Imagine if marketing/promotional stuff for movies was like this: 1. America. Italian Family. Father. Son. Horse’s Head. 2. Young Boy. Lost Alien. Returns Home. 3. Pink. Gosling. Ryan.

Or, describing politicians: Ex­President USA. Insurrection. Indictment. Guilty? Prison? Nearer home: 1. PM. Multi ­ millionaire. Small boats. On the Ropes.

2. Ex­PM. Lockdown­Busting Parties. Wallpaper. Lies.

3. Ex ­ PM. Referendum. Brexit. Shame.

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THE recent decision by the Welsh Government to impose a 20mph speed limit in built up areas has come in for a great deal of criticism within Wales and readers of Euro Weekly News were quick in coming forward with their views on the matter.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reacted quickly at the latest Conservative Party Conference and has indicated that government policy will make it more difficult for such speed limits to be introduced as a blanket measure as well as cracking down on the imposition of Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) although it seems as if the Greater London ULEZ could well damage Labour’s election hopes in the south.

Implementing a 20mph speed limit can have several potential benefits. It may enhance road safety, particularly in residential areas and areas with high pedestrian or cyclist activity. Lower speeds generally reduce the severity of accidents and increase the chances of survival for pedestrians in case of collisions.

J Aitken

Some critics may argue that such limits might inconvenience drivers and could lead to increased traffic congestion. Public opinion on these initiatives often varies, with some supporting the focus on safety and others expressing concerns about practicality. These things never suit everyone.

V Green

Agree, goes hand in hand with other rights as a biped being removed, ie free speech. Everything is on its head with no logic applied, all political narrative. A vehicle at 20 will generate more energy pollution as carbon, noise and heat. Logic, schools and limited other roads yes, but not blanket, the percentage of tragedy is low, there but low. What are we trying to do reduce it to zero, another illogical zero policy, the few impacting the many.

D Hurford

Cars aren’t made to be driven at 20mph, this is just more Agenda 2030 bull designed to remove our freedoms. Have you heard about places in the US where they are banning meat, dairy and new clothes? Come on people, we need to stop this crap before it starts. I’d like to see the UN, World Economic Forum and all l those other idiotic psycho-

pathic organisation disbanded. Who the hell do they think they are? We didn’t vote for you and your agendas, you know where you can stick them!

N Yianni

Licence Exchange

I would like to give an account of the exchange of UK driving licence to Spanish , how Tráfico have rendered thousands that handed in their UK licence to them ! Now we are without any licence, unable to drive for months !! Possibly until January!! UK licence was supposed to be EXCHANGED for Spanish or at least a temporary Spanish licence. That has not been done. I got all relevant docs plus UK licence to my solicitor by May 9, had receipt for all docs from Tráfico May 24. Have had no temp licence in return four months ago, still no licence. I’m 75, live alone, hence my car is my lifeline! I am still not allowed to drive and they tell me it could be many months before they respond!! So wish I hadn’t taken up residency! Please print this, I bet thousands of people are in the same situation. Thank you in anticipation.

Marlene Raybould

Fighting depopulation

The lack of goverment grants is a big factor in detering population of declining village numbers, IVA attached to basic repairs like roofs and water supplies are putting people off. I have witnessed people turning up to view properties and walking away when the basic repairs + IVA attached is offputting. Italy came up with a scheme to prevent small villages from being ghost towns and if the Spanish government wish to avoid the same, then a radical rethink is long overdue?

Mark

PETS

Find checked cat-sitters for free

Pets join the meal

A NEW trend is taking place in Spain’s cafes and restaurants in many busy cities. More and more places are not just allowing pets in; they’re making them a big part of the dining fun.

Everyone knows about tapas, those tasty little dishes Spain is famous for. Now, imagine something like that, but for pets! Yes, some cafes are offering small treats just for dogs and cats.

So, while you enjoy your meal, your furry friend can have their own special snack. Many of these places have outdoor areas where pets can sit comfortably.

DINING OUT: Now you can take your pet along too.

FINDING good cat­sitters gives peace of mind.

When you’re planning to go away for the holidays, finding care for your pets can be a big worry. Big holidays like Christmas and New Year need early planning. And knowing you can find free checked sitters via Housesitmatch could be a real boost to your holiday. How does it work?

It’s a fair exchange

All our sitters offer a fair exchange ­ free accommodation for free pet care and an online review. It’s a win win!

If you’re planning a trip for the holidays, don’t delay. Register today as a member of our network to find affordable home and pet care.

Plan ahead to secure great sitters

However long your trip pets need someone with them at home. Young and senior pets in particular benefit from routines undisturbed. Plan ahead of time to find house and pet­sitters who will come to you for free!

Next steps to join Choose Housesitmatch.com for affordable travel, home and pet care. These are the steps to take:

1. Register as a homeowner on HouseSitMatch.com

2. Choose a Standard account (£69 per year) to ensure you can help online when needed

3. Create a profile with photos of your pet and the house

4. Post an advert for the dates when you want to go away. Sitters apply and you choose.

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HouseSitMatch helps you find sitters. Join our network for a small annual fee. You get ID checked for safety and then build your advert with trip dates. House­sitters see your advert, they respond and you choose the sitter you want.

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They have water bowls and spots for pets to chill out. Some even have special menus just for dogs and cats, with things like pet­friendly ice creams. This new trend

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shows just how much Spain loves its pets. Eating out is a big deal for many people, and now, our pets can enjoy it too. Itos all about sharing good times and good food with those we love, furry friends included.

Cat-sitters keep your pets company while you’re away.

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

AIR CONDITIONING by Cool and Cosy. The family company that cares. Installation and repairs. Quality machines. Ecosense movement sensors supplied and fitted from 100 Euros. For other energy-saving products visit www.cooland cosy.es. 952 935 513. We are Junta de Andalucia authorised installers as the new law states (real decreto 115/2017). On the Costa del Sol since 1993 (303283)

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MR COOL – Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating Systems, Sales & Service – Call Christian +34 629 527 587 or Nick +34 618 678 853 – www.mrcool.es (304151)

AIR-CONDITIONING Repairs & Maintenance. Authorised Installer. Adrian 640 350 479 (304505)

ACE OF SHADES – All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation; also recovery service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design T1(101730)

SUNSHINE AWNINGS / BLINDS Awnings, Persiana, Shutter & Rejas Specialist. New & Repairs. 25yrs on the coast. 680 323 969 / 952 199 640 (303572)

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BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (302477)

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SOLAR BLINDS

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ALH RENT A CAR – SHORT & LONG-TERM RENTALS FROM €15 A DAY. INSURANCE INCLUDED IN OUR PRICES. - TELEPHONE: 638 846 909 or reser vasalhrentacar@gmail.com (303303)

Costa (the road behind the Mijas Aquapark) on Sundays at 11.00am. Pastor, Andrew Seale Tlf 682 713 491 www.thearkspain.com (293850)

ATD DECOR. British Painter. 30 Years’ Experience. Punctual. Great Rates. Call for free quote. 602 431 968 Facebook: @ATDDecorMalaga (304018)

POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (303059)

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Electrician, plumbing, construction, painting. Innovation. ROT deduction for Swedish, Sotogrande to Marbella 648 712 530 (302411)

GENERAL BUILDER , Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available) (303486)

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PLUMBING & GENERAL BUILDING All your plumbing needs. Bathroom, kitchens, tiling & painting. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Glen 669 073 773 or Paul 642 098 115 (290158)

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METALWORK

NEW REJAS, GATES, Carports & Fencing, repairs & alterations. Work Guaranteed. Reliable. 19yrs on Coast. Steve the Welder. Call/WhatsApp 655 040 648 (304152)

HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS , FULL OR PART CLEARANCE. ALL FURNITURE WANTED, WE PAY MORE. TEL 634 324 914 OR EMAIL house clearanceman@hotmail.com (303118)

PRIVATE collector will buy your Gold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel - 678 716 693 (288662)

ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM Buyers & Sellers of quality furniture. Top prices paid. Also buy cars, campervans, boats & bikes. 697 511 071 (303135)

ADVANCED Cleaning Services. Professional carpet, upholstery cleaning, 27 years experience, wet/dry clean. Honest, reliable service 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 or email acservs@outlook.com (290189)

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

REYES PROPERTY SERVICES Est. over 25 years. Rental management. Tailor made for your all property needs. Call Wendy 635 630 370 wendy.bolitho@hotmail.es (303625)

STARLIGHT Property Cleaning & Maintenance. All types of cleaning. Any size of property. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 682 636451 www.starlight -spain.com (303142)

LAUNDRY

HOME IRONING and small repairs of clothing, €12 P/Hr, Marbella area. Claudia Tel: 666 338 162 (304245)

DOMESTIC appliance repairs washing machines fridges cookers ovens water heaters gas electric professionally repaired 608 337 497 (303436)

WASHING MACHINES , Ovens, Boilers etc. All work guaranteed by ex Zanussi technician. Reliable rapid service.

Joe 609 345 096 (303716)

BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (295026)

ALL TYPES OF ELECTRICAL work, re-wiring, fault finding. Professional & experienced. Frank Tel. or Whatsapp 650 561 629 (304241)

MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2)

WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN

COLLECTIVE CALLING are urgently requesting donations of clothing, homeware & furniture, so if you are having a House Clearance, Please call us for FREE COLLECTION. We sell good quality items, which then supports low-income families and the homeless in the community. These items can be dropped directly to our charity shop Tienda Solidaria: Av. Pablo Ruiz Picasso, 4, San Pedro de Alcantara, alternatively, call us to arrange collection on +34 711 006 961 (295137)

CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional 608 377 497 (303436)

APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (303700)

BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Elimfamilyfellowship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627. (10011)

CALAHONDA: Encounter Church (Elim), Family church with kids’ activities, Iglesia San Miguel, Sundays 4.30pm, Rev. David Hodgson, 695 115 496 (10012)

THE Ark Christian Church. We meet at The Ark Christian School, Calle Río Darro 2 y Plaza Juncal, 29651, Mijas

MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family-run business. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small. Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLISING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. 27YRS EXPERIENCE. RELIABLE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 645 840 199 (303697)

FOR SALE/WANTED

WANTED Gold, Silver, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel - 678 716 693 (288662)

RETIRED American Spanish gentleman WLTM other sport active players for easy tennis practice play. For ladies & gents any age. Tennis court fees included. (Benalmadena Costa). 672 627 911 Whatsapp Only (304545)

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PLAZA MAYOR CINEMA

Malaga

THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER

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SUN: 13:00, 20:15

THE CREATOR

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TUE: 19:45

COUP DE CHANCE

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TUE: 17:25

SAW 10

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A HAUNTING IN VENICE

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DUMB MONEY

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THU, FRI, SAT, SUN, MON, TUE: 17:15

A HAUNTING IN VENICE

THU, FRI, SAT, SUN, MON, TUE: 17:00, 19:30

THE CREATOR

THU, FRI, SAT, SUN, MON, TUE: 17:00

BARBIE

THU, FRI, SAT, SUN, MON, TUE: 17:15

OPPENHEIMER

THU, FRI, SAT, SUN, MON, TUE: 19:40

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THE NUN II

SAT, SUN, MON, TUE: 19:15

THE EQUALIZER 3

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NINJA TURTLES : MUTANT MAYHEM

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SPIDERMAN – ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE

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ELEMENTAL

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FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. Also buy cars, campervans, boats & bikes. 697 511 071 (303135)

PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@garden -professionals.com (295350)

IRRIGATION

IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes. TRENCHLESS NO DIG Irrigation installation, Cables, Fibre Optic, Electric & Lighting Cables. New Installations & problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing. Astro Turf (Free Quotation) 676 747 521 (303376)

ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE

DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (290156)

ELECTRIC GATES /Garage

Doors. Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.2waygates.com (295301)

GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (302477)

INSURANCE

HANDYMAN: General Building work, painting, wall/roof waterproofing & other jobs. Call Michael 622 755 666 (304493)

BOTOX & fillers from €80. Skinny Jab & Fat reducing injections. Cover Coast & Inland. www.beautifulmarbella.es 609 347 086 (303371)

Fires: Electric, Gas. Quality guaranteed. EnviroCare. All areas covered. 952 663 141 / 670 409759. info@envirocare spain.com www.envirocare spain.com (304164)

VINYL WRAP

VINYL SOLUTIONS WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN RENOVATE? Modern adhesive vinyl coverings in hundreds of styles and designs can renovate a tired kitchen, bathroom, wall panels, bedroom wardrobes, fridge doors. Turn a tired looking wood designed kitchen into a modern solid colour or metallic look without painting or replacing. Work carried out on site with 10 year warranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples. (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 (303135)

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.abbeygateinsure.com (291234)

ENGLISH LOCKSMITHS, SECURITY & SHADE EXPERTS. FREE HOME SECURITY SURVEY. 636 770 865 / 952 660 233 WWW.SECURITYOF SPAIN.COM CONTACT DAREN (303056) T1

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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.

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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. 613 731 259. (FU 3088)

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

THAI Benalmadena Costa. Bodybody full massages. Visits, Hotels. Whatsapp 689 387 448 (MI 571).

BENALMADENA Private Villa:

DANIELA from Colombia 19yrs

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NEW IN FUENGIROLA I am Daniela, 19 years old, massages and relax. 603 366 841 (FU 3093)

ASIAN lady tantric sensory generate self esteem body technique, fantastic relaxation massage Marbella. 603 208 080 (MI 569)

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

VANESSA Benalmadena excellent massage services. Relaxing & therapeutic. Home premises. Call me 624 811 098 (304492)

COLOMBIAN Yeraldin, I do massages and something else. I am independent, 45 years old. I am in Nueva Andalucía 611 245 461 (FU 3095)

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

FUENGIROLA Centre 3 beautiful girls enjoy with authentic beauties 603 366 841 (FU 3093)

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

FILIPINO MASSAGE CENTRE, where hearts of Asian professional massage daily. 604 421 973 (MI 569)

SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARACamila Masseuse 33, slim, prettyprivate apartment - Call 603 804 443 (304572)

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BARBARA mature masseur educated 42yrs, private, 24hrs, Marbella. Tel 613 213 030 (304602)

FUENGIROLA. Relaxing massage, Venezuelan Ladyboy masseuse Violeta. Chiropractor. 660 867 374 (FU 3092)

NATURIST Tantra massage and fun. Professional Exotic Masseur. Marbella. 602 098 606 (FU 3097)

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MISCELLANEOUS

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@ace ofshades.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

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

has her own car cover. Huge Service History originally from Germany, now Spanish Plates. Low KMS. ITV, Air-condition , Electric Windows and Locking, 2 Keys. Outstanding Condition, WAS €5,995 NOW SALE PRICE €5,250 Perfect Runaround. See Photo on my web page – www.robertsoncars -spain.com or text/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 Email therobertson clan@gmail.com

ROBERTSON CARS SALE

WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 952 147 834. (200726)

CAR SERVICES

CARS, VANS, ANY RESGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE / EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (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 the robertsonclan@gmail.com as I am driving mostly & unable to take your calls.

ROBERTSON CARS SALE SALE

SALE SALE 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. Now FINAL SALE PRICE €10,000. Classy Great Shape Cabrio. Mercedes, need I say more… See photos on my web page – www.robertsoncars -spain,com or text me whatsapp 608 658 785 Email: therobertson clan@gmail.com

ROBERTSON CARS SALE SALE

SALE AUTOMACTIC / 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 till Augugst 2024 ,Sat Nav, Electric Everything, Parking Sensors, Fabulous Air-con, Samantha´s Hot Bargain WAS 17,995 Euros Now FINAL SALE PRICE €17,500. www.robert soncars-spain,com or text me whatsapp 608 658 785 Email: therobertsonclan@gmail.com

ROBERTSON CARS SALE SALE

SALE AUTOMATIC / CABRIO

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

SALE SALE AUTOMATIC MERCEDES A 180 AMG, 2020 ONLY 22,000KMS Like New condition, ill health forces sale. Supere shade of Grey, with every extra from Sat Nav to assisted parking, 5 Door, hatchback. Everything you could want & saving thousands on new price not to be missed bargain be quick €23,995. Call/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 phone me and I will bring it to you for a test drive. Email ther obertsonclan@gmail.com

ROBERTSON CARS SALE SALE SALE 4x4 RANGE ROVER SPORT 2022 LOWKILOMETERS Stunning in White, New ITV Till August. Always garaged, lady owner has looked after her. Arrive in style was €18,995 now FINAL SALE PRICE €17,500 See Photo on my web page – www.robertson cars-spain.com or text/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 Email therobert sonclan@gmail.com

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 (303219)

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, 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. (303386)

MOSQUITO SCREENS

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

CARS, VANS BOUGHT 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 davechristianclark@ gmail.com (304085)

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UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photos. Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.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)

LAGUNAPETHOTEL.COM Loving care for cats and dogs TEL 646 066 351 (302996)

KENNELS

CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catanddogworld.com (304242)

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.horserescuespain. org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel.

610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322)

SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepe online.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-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com

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PROP

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REMOVALS/STORAGE

15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 22nd October 2023. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (304200)

MAN AND VAN

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

2 MEN, Van €30 p hour. House Clearances & Storage. 651 081 610 (303336) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (295657)

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)

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 (304139) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (295657)

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ROLLER SHUTTERS

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

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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)

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A&J REMOVALS For all your clearance, delivery and removal needs. Moving never looked so good. Call us on 662534877 (304455)

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

MOST motorists seldom consider the environmental impact of their tyres, yet these crucial components of our vehicles have long been a subject of environmental scrutiny.

Typically manufactured from oil­based products, traditional tyres contribute significantly to our carbon footprint. Enter eco­friendly tyres: an innovation designed not just for road performance but also for Mother Earth.

What makes these tyres

Eco-friendly tyres

‘green’? Firstly, they’re constructed using sustainable materials like silica, replacing the oil­based components. These greener alternatives not only cut down on fossil fuel use but also improve fuel efficiency.

A reduction in rolling resistance ensures that your car needs less energy to move, consequently emitting fewer greenhouse gases.

Secondly, advancements in tread design have led to a more even wear and tear, extending the lifespan of these eco­friendly tyres. Longer­lasting tyres mean fewer replacements and a lesser burden on landfill sites.

So next time you’re in the market for new tyres, consider going green; it’s a small change with a significant impact.

The spectrum of car design aesthetics

WHEN it comes to the design of cars, beauty is undeniably in the eye of the beholder. However, there are some models that seem to be universally labelled as either stunning or, frankly, ghastly. Whether it’s down to ungainly proportions, cluttered detailing, or just awkward lines, the worst offenders in car design are often as memorable as the best. Let’s start with the infamous Pontiac Aztek. With its clunky body and puzzling aesthetic choices, it is frequently cited as one of the ugliest cars ever to grace the roads. Similarly, the Fiat Multipla with its ‘frogeye’ headlamps and blob­like physique leaves many shaking their heads in disbelief.

Even the Nissan Cube, which some people praise for its quirky appeal, finds itself regularly on the ‘ugliest cars’ lists due to its boxy design and asymmetrical windows. Now on the other

hand, the Aston Martin DB11, with its sleek lines, sophisticated build, and timeless elegance, is often regarded as one of the most beautiful cars in the market. The Jaguar F­Type, too, with its graceful curves and aggressive front grille, stands as a symbol of aesthetic prowess in automotive design. In the world of electric cars, Tesla’s Model S has been commended for blending functionality with style. Its minimalist yet luxurious aesthetic sets a benchmark for how good an electric car can look. With each new model year, there’s a chance for redemption for the brands that have missed the mark and an opportunity for leaders to continue to dazzle. Whether capturing our imaginations or serving as cautionary tales, these designs contribute to the rich tapestry that is the automotive world.

AWFL Over 60s League

Malaga WFC 4 v 0 Torrox

Tornadoes

The game began with both teams looking understandably rusty from the long summer break. It was the home side who settled first, but despite creating many chances, could not put them away. Eventually however, the pressure told and once the first goal was scored, Malaga settled into a good rhythm, passing and moving to good effect. Two more goals were scored before half time. After the restart, Tornadoes saw more possession and were able to threaten the home goal far more often. However, unluckily having their main striker and goalkeeper unavailable due to a roadside breakdown en route to the match, they struggled to reach their full potential and Malaga were able to score once more to win the game comfortably.

AWFL Over 50s League

Malaga WFC 4 v 0 Mar ­

bella Marbesula

This was an exciting affair between the team

ANDALUCIA WALKING FOOTBALL LEAGUE A fine start for Malaga WFC!

chances of their own and not only hit the woodwork three times, but had several decent efforts well saved by the home goalie.

who came second in the league and won the Eurocopa last season and the ‘newbies’ from Marbella, who won the El Canadon Tournament here just two weeks ago. From the beginning, Malaga pressed close and high up the pitch restricting Marbella in their movement, not allowing them to play their excel ­

lent passing game which we saw here a fortnight ago and winning back possession on numerous occasions. The hosts then began to exert attacking pressure of their own, spraying the ball around with a series of long and short passes.

Eventually, the pressure told and, through a power­

CAPTAIN’S DAY & CHARITY MATCH PLAY RESULTS

WE’RE very happy to say that Friday was a great day out on the course, with great scores. We hope that everyone enjoyed Friday evening at The Hogan Stand as much as we did. lt was great fun.

On behalf of myself, Amy, Jimmy and all the committee we would like to say thanks to Steve Holmes for his year as Captain and a huge welcome to Kieron Hayes as Captain for the year ahead.

We would also like to thank Brendan and Leanne Murphy of INNOVITA LIFE for sponsoring the charity Match play event, which raised €1,020 for children in need here on the coast and the Adintre Foundation.

Well done to Aidy Ollerton on winning this event with Kevin Mclaughlin, Nick Holmes in second and third place.

Congratulations to Nick Holmes on winning the

Charity Matchplay with Kevin Mclaughlin coming in a close second. Congrats to Una Keenan on winning the Ladies event.

Thanks to Bad Bob’s of Temple Bar for sponsoring the Par 3s competition.

ful, low drive, Malaga went in 1­0 up at the break. The game continued in similar fashion after the restart, and the home side scored a second from the penalty spot, awarded for encroachment into his keeper’s area by a visiting defender. Marbesula were then unlucky enough to concede the third goal via

a deflection off one of their own players. In fact, the visitors created some good

The new change in the running laws meant that two Malaga players and one from Marbesula had to be sin ­ binned for five minutes each. During the first of these punishments, the visitors were able to put a lot more pressure on the home side, but Malaga held out doggedly and, in the end, fully deserved the win.

(Sponsored by www.my lawyerinspain.com)

Lady Captain Edna Carson and Una Keenan.

Captain Kieron Hayes, President Jimmy Nolan, Lady Captain Edna Carson, ex Captain Steve Holmes.

Nick Holmes, Leanne Murphy, Kevin McLoughlin and Lady Captain Edna Carson.

Torrox Tornadoes 60s.

League Newbies Marbella Marbesula 50s.