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Cardio-safe EL CAMINITO DEL REY, with seven defibrillators along its route, is the first path in Spain to be ac­ credited as a cardio­safe area. This makes it the first footpath in Spain and one of the first in Eu­ rope to be awarded this distinction.

The vice­president for Infrastructures and Sus­ tainable Territory, Cristóbal Ortega, took part in an accreditation ceremony and explained that the route of the Caminito has been cardio­protected by the implementation of seven points equipped with a worker with a semi­automatic external defibrilla­ tor.

The seven defibrillators have been placed on the paths, the ticket offices in the access area and in the campsite and visitor centre. These defibrilla­ tors, which are connected to the emergency ser­ vices, have been installed strategically so that they can be accessed from any point along the path in less than four minutes.

Cristóbal Ortega added that, “the initiative is not only limited to the path, but also aims to involve the main establishments around the path, restau­ rants, hotels, campsites and car parks so that they can also obtain the accreditation of cardio­safe ar­ eas by the Andalucian Health Service.”

In total, when this initiative is completed, there will be eight cardio­safe zones, 15 defibrillators and more than 100 workers trained in the use of the equipment and in first aid. Malaga is the province with the highest number of cardio­safe zones in Andalucia.

INTERNATIONAL EB (Epider­ molysis Bullosa Awareness) Day took place at the end of October and Debra, the Span­ ish Butterfly Skin charity called for help to further its work.

This is a rare, degenerative and incurable condition which causes extreme fragility of the skin which affects a small number of children and their families in Spain who need constant assistance to enjoy any quality of life.

The charity which has head­ quarters in Marbella currently has three nurses, two psy­ chologists, three social work­ ers and a researcher looking after more than 350 families, but urgently need two more nurses and a psychologist to

Butterfly Skin Charity Credit: Debra Butterfly Skin Charity

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One little girl, Elena, suffers the effects of the disease.

guarantee the quality of care for families as an annual cost of more than €75,000.

Put simply, a spokesperson explained “one hour of nurs­ ing costs €25. If we can get

1,000 people to donate €25, we can reach our fundraising target for one new nurse.

Visit https://www.pielde mariposa.es/en/ if you can help.

Benalmadena lottery tickets ONCE is dedicating the draw on Saturday November 4 to Benalmadena, coinciding with the celebration of ‘coexistence days’ in which more than 3,600 blind or severely visually impaired people and workers of the ONCE Social Group from all over Spain are going to participate, staying in a dozen hotels in the town and surrounding area.

ONCE ranks among the world’s largest social business groups and is a global benchmark for disability organisations.

With 80 years of experience and work in Spain, they have contributed to enhanc­ ing opportunities for inclusion and en­ abling people who are blind or have oth­ er disabilities to lead fully independent lives.

The ONCE tickets are part of a social, safe, responsible and supportive lottery which, every Saturday and Sunday, of­ fers a main prize of €300,000. For the

Photo: Benalmadena Tourism department

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ONCE: Events of this type are invaluable.

November 4 draw, five and a half million tickets feature an image of Benalmade­ na from the beach with the town hall’s corporate logo.

Benalmadena councillor for Tourism, Presi Aguilera, said, “events of this type are invaluable for us because they pro­ mote our municipality throughout Spain, and also for a good cause, which is to help an organisation whose work is in­ valuable.”

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Luxury homes SAY ‘Adios’ to the car park on Avenida Litoral in Estepona as the land is now destined to see the construction of lux­ ury homes. Directly op­ posite Carrefour, where some panel boards have been erected, a residential complex and garden areas will be built.

Many will have seen for some weeks that something is happening at the parking area. Ac­ cording to Área Costa del Sol, this land was leased to the town hall by a private company; that concession has now ended and the company is now going to build homes with a remodelled boulevard and landscaped areas.

It is understood that 37 homes designed by the Italian studio Pinin­ farina will be built, rang­ ing in size from 200 to 700 square metres and are priced from €1.5 million. The 2,500 square metre commu­ nal areas will include a concierge service, pri­ vate club, infinity pool, indoor heated pool, gym with personal trainer, cinema, work area, events room, infir­ mary and wine cellar all surrounded by an im­ pressive 15,000 square metre botanical garden.

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Boutique hospital Photo: Marbella Town Hall

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STORIES IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION

NIBS EXTRA Drug pain THE police have arrested a 63­year­old woman after she was admitted to Malaga hospital with severe abdomi­ nal pain. An X­ray showed that she had 15 hashish pel­ lets in her system. The sus­ pect was arrested for a crime against public health.

Staff shortage AN alert has been raised about staff shortages at the Costa del Sol Hospital in Mar­ bella. The trade union said, health workers are “over­ whelmed, the situation is af­ fecting hospital workers and patients, sick leave, vacan­ cies and holidays are not cov­ ered.”

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SPAIN’S aristocracy is ac­ cused of giving its youngest member too many names to be legally registered. The Duke of Huéscar has chris­ tened his child: Sofía Fernan­ da Dolores Cayetana Teresa Ángela de la Cruz Micaela del Santísimo Sacramento del Perpetuo Socorro de la San­ tísima Trinidad y de Todos Los Santos.

Museum is 20 MORE than nine million peo­ ple have visited Museo Pi­ casso in Malaga in its two decades of existence. The museum opened its doors on October 27, 2003 and to celebrate 20 years the muse­ um offered free admission on October 27, 28 and 29.

New York flights DIRECT daily flights from Malaga to New York will be­ gin on May 2 next year. This will mean a threefold in­ crease in the number of seats, which will continue to operate until September 25.

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: The mayor attended the opening.

THE mayor of marbella, Ánge­ les Muñoz, praised, “the com­ mitment to quality health­ care” of Clínica Premium with the opening of its first bou­ tique hospital in the city, with the inauguration of its remod­ elled facilities located in Calle San Juan Bosco.

The mayor noted she had seen, “how Clinica Premium has been growing since 2007 and incorporating specialities, with 40 consulting rooms and 75 workers, as well as being pioneers in the experimental and diagnostic field,” she said at a ceremony attended by

the provincial delegate for Health, Carlos Bautista, the medical director of the clinic, Gonzalo Sanz, and the actress Maribel Verdú, among oth­ ers.

The new centre on Calle San Juan Bosco has more than 1,200 square metres of floor space, where the urolo­ gy, gynaecology, radiology and podiatry services are lo­ cated, as well as the new Pre­ mium Hospital with two oper­ ating theatres, two resuscitation rooms with four day hospital posts and six rooms.

Yacht regatta in Estepona ESTEPONA Marina and the Real Club Náutico de Estepona will host the seventh race of the Senda Azul­Costa del Sol Cruising League to be held on Saturday November 4.

This sporting event aims to promote nautical tourism and the Blue Trail’s commitment to positioning the Costa del Sol as a top Blue Tourism destination.

The regatta, in which yachts with ORC measurement system will be able to participate, will be divided into ORC1, ORC2 and ORC3 categories. For a more amateur level, a special group will be created and the winner of this category will be promoted to the ORC category the following year.

As for the race, the boats will set sail from the Estepona Mari­ na and will sail a windward­leeward course or, alternatively, a coastal course, depending on the weather conditions on the day of the race. Afterwards there will be a trophy presentation and a lunch for the participants.

San Pedro feria a success THE San Pedro Council team marked the ‘success’ of the San Pedro Alcántara Fair, which received 400,000 visi­ tors. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor Javier García, at the Local Govern­ ment meeting where he re­ ported on the positive re­ sults.

García said that, “more than 40,000 people used the two shuttles that were set up from Calle Esteban San Ma­ teo and the boulevard to the

fairgrounds and which were reinforced by public trans­ port lines 4 and 5, registering 1,500 journeys in total.”

The deputy mayor, who al­ so thanked the taxi service, said that the Fair has had “a high level of satisfaction from the business owners, those responsible for the stalls and attractions, as well as the res­ idents of San Pedro and visi­ tors, thanks to the planning of the Mayor’s Office and the delegation of Fiestas.”

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“The Euro Weekly News: celebrating 2,000 editions of excellence and community” IN the picturesque coastal towns of Spain, a momentous occasion is upon us as The Eu­ ro Weekly News marks its 2,000th edition.

This multiple award­winning publication, founded by a couple from the North of Eng­ land has played a remarkable role as a pro­ moter of Spain and an active supporter of local charities throughout its distinguished history.

The journey began back in July 11, 1985 with a vision by a Manchester couple, who, recognising the need for a publication to assist newcomers in their Span­ ish life, created ‘The Enter­ tainer’. Priced at a mere one peseta per edition, it quickly became a beloved source of local news, views, and infor­ mation, supported by local business advertise­ ments.

Fast forward to 1996, and The Entertainer was at a cross­ roads. It was then that Michel and Steven Euesden entered the scene. With their en­ ergy and vision, they saw the publication’s future and took ownership. Their arrival marked a pivotal moment in the newspa­ per’s history, as they set out to transform it into more than just a newspaper; they aimed to make it a vital part of the commu­ nity.

Under the ownership of the Euesdens, The Entertainer underwent a remarkable transformation. It was reborn as ‘The Euro Weekly News’, reflecting a broader vision and a commitment to serving the foreign population in Spain. This multiple award­ winning publication became a trusted com­ panion, with a tapas journalism style, it de­ livered positive news, connected communities, and uplifted spirits.

Over the years, The Euro Weekly News has been a strong promoter of Spain. It has showcased the beauty of its coastal towns, the rich culture, and the vibrant communi­ ties. Through its pages, readers have discov­ ered the hidden gems of Spain, from its pic­ turesque landscapes to its culinary delights.

Moreover, The Euro Weekly News has been an active supporter of local charities. It has used its platform to raise awareness about important social causes and to mo­ bilise community support for those in need.

The publication’s commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of its readers goes beyond journalism; it’s a testament to the Euesdens’ dedication to community ser­ vice.

In 2023, The Euro Weekly News stands more relevant than ever. The landscape of the foreign population in Spain has seen sig­ nificant changes. An influx of residents from Northern European countries has reshaped the community. While they may not speak

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Spanish fluently, the uni­ versal language of English binds them together, and The Euro Weekly News has become an indispensable re­ source, bridging language gaps and offering valuable information to this diverse readership.

This remarkable milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the loyal sup­ port of advertisers and sponsors who have been partners for over a quarter of a cen­ tury. Their trust and unwavering commit­ ment have been instrumental in the publi­ cation’s continued success, enabling it to deliver quality journalism and community support.

Last but certainly not least, the cherished readers deserve special recognition. Your in­ teraction, your love for the paper, and your unwavering dedication have breathed life into its pages. Your continued support has made The Euro Weekly News more than just a newspaper; it’s a trusted companion that enriches your lives and connects you with your community.

As The Euro Weekly News celebrates its 2,000th edition, it’s an opportune moment to express gratitude to the entire Euro Weekly community ­ the team, advertisers, sponsors, and readers. Your collective ef­ forts and unwavering commitment have made The Euro Weekly News an indispens­ able part of life along the Spanish coastline.

Looking ahead, The Euro Weekly News stands poised to continue developing and growing, evolving with the changing demo­ graphics and needs of the foreign popula­ tion in Spain. It remains dedicated to its mis­ sion of informing, connecting, and inspiring the European community in Spain.

In closing, let us raise a toast to The Euro Weekly News and its remarkable journey.

Here’s to the future, to many more editions, and to the ongoing story of a publication that has become an essential part of our lives along the sunny shores of Spain.

Thank you for being a part of this incredi­ ble journey, and VIVA ESPAÑA!

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Farewell Johnnie B Gomez

I T i s w i t h g r e a t s a d­ ness that we report the death of popular Costa del Sol figure Johnnie B Gomez on Saturday October 28.

Originally from the Dominican Republic, he came to Marbella via New York and Madrid where he spent decades in the music business.

He was known as a man who enjoyed fun and his friends and

spent several years promoting events of different types on the Costa del Sol, making those friends as he went along.

His last few years saw him dogged by b a d h e a l t h a n d f o l­ lowing a stroke that left part of his body paralysed he spent more than a year in the Costa del Sol hos­ pital, always pleased to see visitors who

helped keep his spirits up.

Friends raised a great deal of money to try to make his life more comfortable by helping him move to a private clinic which is a sign of the great re­ spect so many on the Costa del Sol had for him and we know that they all join us in wishing him the very best on his final jour­ ney.

PROVERB OF THE WEEK “There is no time like the present.”

Meaning don’t wait to do something – do it now.

This saying was first heard in 1562 and it remains true.

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Feed your optimism RECENTLY the Soroptimist Awards to raise awareness about local businesses and organisations who work to­ wards sustainability, were presented. The personalised awards were made by Alfa­ jar, a family business, creating ceramic pottery in ancient shapes from the Mediter­ ranean area, working with natural paint, making the awards beautiful sustainable pieces of art.

The event took place at the Mijas Town Hall and, during the presentation of the win­ ners, the video ‘Cooking with Soroptimist’, filmed on loca­ tion in Mijas by OjitodeGato Productions, was shown for the first time. In the video An­ tonia and Antonio from Mijas explain how to prepare gaz­ pacho and salmorejo Mijas

Photo: Soroptimist International

SOROPTIMIST AWARDS: For local businesses.

style, tasty local seasonal dishes, which are easy to pre­ pare. Another initiative of the Soroptimist to promote a more sustainable lifestyle.

The 18 candidates came from different parts of the Malaga Province, and five winners were chosen: Familia Hevilla from Coin, who have been cultivating land in the

Guadalhorce Valley for gener­ ations, producing vegetables and fruits in a 100 per cent ecological way. Ecological farm Las Pencas, a family business in Entrerríos, Mijas producing and selling organic eggs without antibiotics. Aso­ ciación para la Agroecología Mediterránea a non­profit as­ sociation, seeking to promote a model of fair rural develop­ ment and sustainable food systems. Spiga Negra who grow quality cereals and work on the recovery of for­ gotten wheat varieties to cre­ ate organic and artisan pas­ tas. Puente Romano Hotel & Restaurant in Marbella, a unique project, growing their own vegetables in a 100 per cent organic way, saving wa­ ter and recycling of all waste.

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Olympic pool SWIMMERS in La Cala de Mi­ jas can look forward to en­ joying an Olympic standard swimming pool, work on which has just been com­ pleted.

Although there is still no water in the pool, which may be appropriate because of the drought restrictions, the current mayor of Mijas, Josele González hosted a press conference at the site on Monday October 30, pos­ sibly his last official appear­ ance as a vote of No Confi­ dence in his leadership was due on Thursday November 2.

Budgeted to cost €3.6 mil­ lion, the pool was expected to be completed and open towards the end of 2022 ac­ cording to the mayor when he announced the project in February 2021, there has clearly been a significant de­ lay in construction.

There is a 50 metre long indoor pool which is heated

Mayor Josele González and colleagues in the empty pool.

and mixed changing rooms and the building boasts of­ fices, a reception area, meet­ ing room, first aid room and areas where other sports and pastimes such as pilates, judo and general training can take place.

UP to the beginning of October, the Local Police of Malaga have issued electric scooter riders with a total of 1,556 fines, an average of 5.6 per day.

But beyond the numbers, what the research showed are the main reasons for which scooter riders are fined the most (apart from returning scooters to the incorrect parking zone).

The main reason for fines is driving on pavements and pedestrian walkways. In total, this has generated 210 fines, each with a penalty of €200. This however,

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to a constant temperature of between 24 and 30 degrees and will be ideal not just for swimmers but also for aquatic competitions with a stand which can seat 500 spectators.

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IT is almost a year since the beginning of the con­ struction of the future Theatre of Alhaurin de la Torre and, for this reason, the mayor, Joaquín Vil­ lanova, has visited the works, accompanied by the construction team.

The mayor assured ev­ eryone that it will be one of the “emblematic build­ ings of our town, both for its qualities and equip­ ment and for the cultural content that it will house.”

Villanova said that this is “the largest building pro­ ject” ever undertaken in the town, with an invest­ ment of more than €7 mil­ lion. Once the work is completed, Alhaurin de la

Torre will be able to join the most important per­ forming arts circuits and attract ‘quality’ events, performances, shows and musicals, on a par with those of the big cities, the mayor insisted.

“A lot of possibilities are going to open up for us in

the world of culture to consolidate the town’s sta­ tus as the Best Cultural Town in Malaga,” an award it won in 2022.

The theatre will have a capacity for some 600 spectators and the build­ ing will be finished by the summer of 2025.

Photo: Town Hall, Alhaurin de la Torre

ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE: A theatre is being constructed.

Scooter riders fined compares with 567 in 2022 and 1,180 in 2021, imply­ ing that the message from the police is getting through.

And the second cause for a fine is driving the scoot­ er with two or more people. In total, this has generat­

ed 147 proceedings. Last year, there were 217 in to­ tal. In addition, 20 riders have also been caught while using a mobile phone, there were 32 penalties due to the driver being under 16 years of age and 89 for run­ ning a red light.

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MARBELLA NEWS

More hotel visitors this year MARBELLA has recorded an increase of almost three points in hotel occupancy in September compared to 2022 and received more than 60,000 foreign visitors Marbella recorded an av­ erage hotel occupancy rate of 76 per cent in September, which equates to nearly 79,800 visitors, of which more than 60,000 came from abroad. The Director General of Tourism, Laura de Arce, described the figures as “ex­ cellent” and also highlighted the increase in domestic tourists last month com­ pared to the same period last year.

Specifically, the city re­ ceived almost 4,000 more visitors in September this year than in the same month

Photo: Marbella Town Hall

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SOLHEIM CUP: Boosted the number of visitors.

of 2022 and the revenue per occupied room also in­ creased to €156.57, “main­ taining the trend of recent months,” said Laura de Arce.

In terms of nationalities, “we have to highlight that the number of customers from Spain has increased considerably compared to 2022,” exceeding the figure of 19,000, as well as tourists

from Germany, France and the Netherlands, “as they have been doing throughout this year. British visitors are also present and there has been a significant increase in the number of American visi­ tors, who last September had a large presence in our city, mainly due to the celebration of the Solheim Cup on the Costa del Sol,” said De Arce.

Protecting the old town CONSERVATION of histori­ cal heritage is one of the objectives of a document ‘catalogue of protected properties’, for which Mar­ bella Town Hall is carrying out an informative study.

The document includes more than 30 properties of heritage interest in the his­ toric centre.

The architect of the tech­ nical team in charge of drawing up the list, Rafael de Lacour, said that, “it is a very precise document that contains accurate informa­ tion on the assets to be pro­ tected and the actions that can be carried out.”

The architect highlighted some of the main buildings included in the document, which are located in the old

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OLD TOWN: Some buildings date back to the 1500s.

town, such as the Castle or the old Bazán Hospital, de­ clared as BIC. Also the Hos­ pital San Juan de Dios and the Ermita de Santiago, the Church of the Encarnación and the Church of Santo Cristo.

About Plaza de los Naran­ jos, he said that, “it has a

high heritage value as a whole,” where the main buildings date back to the 1500s. He concluded that, “we have to preserve the exterior appearance and maintain the composition of the facade to maintain the general appearance of the square.”

Awards for 2 Marbella beaches THE beaches of La Bajadilla and El Cable in Marbella have been awarded the EcoPlayas Flag at the 22nd International Congress and Exhibition held in Marbella.

Marbella’s El Cable beach has revalidat­ ed its recognition in the 16th EcoBeach Flag Awards, an award that it also won last time around and which recognises the firm commitment of the city council to sustain­ ability.

“For the town hall it is always an honour to have the quality of work in the munici­ pality recognised, especially when it comes

to our beaches, which we work so hard to ensure are always in perfect condition,” said the councillor for the area, Diego López.

Two beaches in Marbella have won: the beach of El Cable has been awarded the EcoPlayas 2023 flag, while the beach of La Bajadilla repeats the award it received in 2022.

The organisers noted El Cable beach’s, “firm commitment to sustainability, aligning beach management policies with the 2030 Agenda in order to achieve economic, envi­ ronmental and social sustainability.”

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WORKS on the section of the coastal corridor on Cristo beach in Estepona have entered their final stretch, having exceeded 90 percent of completion as of last week. The cre­ ation of this new path will allow an uninter­ rupted walk of more than 17 kilometres from Costa Natura to El Sal­ adillo.

Ana Velasco, the Coun­ cillor for Development, Infrastructures and De­ velopment (FIT), ex­ plained that the work will be completed in the coming weeks, once the walls have been pre­ pared, the concrete has been poured and the handrails have been in­ stalled.

The works, which are being carried out on the western fringe of the town, have a budget of almost €500,000 and are financed through the Plan for Recovery, Trans­

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COASTAL CORRIDOR: Works have entered their final stages.

formation and Re­ silience­Financed by the European Union­Next Generation EU. The new path, which will connect Doncella Beach and Cristo beach via a pedestrian prome­ nade, will be 354 metres long and three metres wide, after adapting its layout to the existing to­

pography with the aim of minimising earthworks.

In addition, this section includes the construction of a 12 metre long and three metre wide wood­ en footbridge next to Doncella Beach. The ac­ cesses from the path to the beach have also been improved by means of stairs and a newly creat­

ed ramp, which has re­ placed the existing steps.

Ana Velasco explained that this action, which al­ so includes the installa­ tion of street furniture, taps, litter bins and bol­ lards, “will give an im­ portant boost to the coastal corridor project in the western part of the town.”

TWO people were allegedly shot and injured by three hooded men on Saturday, October 28, in the Malaga mu­ nicipality of Estepona.

The incident occurred at around 12.45pm in the Guadalmina area, located on the outskirts of the popular holiday resort of Marbella.

A witness to the event immediately informed the 112 An­ dalucia Emergency Services operator that they had heard the sound of suspected gunfire in the area close to kilome­ tre Km 1,046 on the A­7 motorway.

The caller also indicated that they had observed an indi­ vidual who appeared to have a gunshot wound to their wrist. It is believed that the alleged perpetrators escaped the scene in a car after the incident.

The 112 emergency services immediately deployed an ambulance from the health services along with patrols from the National and Local Police. According to a news source, the National Police confirmed to the them that two people had suffered gunshot wounds.

They were subsequently transferred to the Costa del Sol Hospital outside Marbella although the first indications are that their lives were not at risk from the injuries they sus­ tained.

An investigation has reportedly been initiated by the Na­ tional Police in an effort to establish the facts surrounding the event. Malaga Provincial Police Station informed the aforementioned publication that no arrests had yet been made.

Video footage posted on the Marbella Se Queja Insta­ gram account showed police activity in what was reported to be the area of the Guadalmina Baja shopping centre in Estepona municipality.

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Photo: Fuengirola Town Hall

Just one of the best

EcoPlayas 2024 Flag.

FUENGIROLA has been awarded the EcoPlayas 2024 Flag for its coastal man­ agement. This new sign joins the Blue, Q for Quality, S for Sustainability and Acces­ sibility, and underpins the excellence of Fuengirola’s sandy beaches. The group that awards these badges has recognised the aerial surveillance service with drones or the use of solar panels in the surveil­ lance towers, among other issues.

Mayor Ana Mula, said, “The quality of our coast is something that no one doubts.

Receiving this EcoBeaches Flag means that we can still aspire to improve, even more.

It encourages us to continue working so that our coastline continues to be recog­ nised as one of the best in the country.”

The EcoBeaches Flags are aimed at all municipalities that manage beaches.

Through a system of information and eval­ uation, it awards those entities that stand out for the quality of their beaches from an environmental, tourism and sustain­ able point of view, with the aim of dissem­ inating their efforts, innovations and achievements.

The jury was made up of experts from the sector and evaluated criteria including; commitment to the environment and sus­ tainability; water quality; cleanliness; equipment; accessibility; innovation; the lifeguard service, among other issues.

In the case of Fuengirola, the jury specif­ ically valued the following: the measures implemented to save water in showers and footbaths and the aero­surveillance service of the coastline using rescue drones.

Dangerous caterpillars CASARES Town Council is treating pine trees with en­ dotherapy to prevent proces­ sionary caterpillars. These treatments have been carried out for some years using en­

dotherapy, a novel technique based on injecting a phy­ tosanitary product into the trunk of the pine trees, which is toxic for the larvae that feed on the leaves, but has no ef­

fect on the trees and is harm­ less for people and animals.

The Processionaria is the most dangerous pest in Mediterranean pine forests.

The name ‘processionary’ is due to the fact that these but­ terfly larvae move in groups in a procession­like manner.

These insects cause dam­ age not only to pine trees, but also to people and domestic animals as the caterpillar has thousands of stinging hairs that disperse and float in the air, irritating the skin, eyes and nose, and causing extreme re­ actions.

The treatments are carried out in the three urban centres of the town, focusing especial­ ly on areas near schools and public buildings, and in public spaces. According to the De­ partment of the Environment, endotherapy is applied at the beginning of autumn, as this is the most appropriate time of year as the larvae are still small and it is easier to con­ trol.

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A rise in Polish buyers

factor is the same one as those affecting many other Europeans living in colder cli­ mates: the pandemic has made many people with fi­ nancial means and the abili­ ty to work remotely seek a better quality of life. Also, the conflict between Russia

and Ukraine is another rea­ son. The Polish buyers look­ ing for safer areas to move their wealth and, as a stable, secure, and beautiful coun­ try, they are choosing Spain.

Data from real estate por­ tal, Idealista, shows searches from Poland increased by 50 per cent and Knight Frank’s Wealth Report tipped Poland for growth particular­ ly as the number of Polish millionaires is forecast to rise 91 per cent between 2020 and 2025. For Polish in Spain, the most popular areas are Marbella and Malaga as these areas offer more luxu­ ry properties.

Polish buyers now have 3.2 per cent of the foreign property buyer share in Spain (up from 1.9 per cent in 2021). Polish buyers sur­ passed the Americans (1.6 per cent) and Russians (2 per cent).

Approximately, there are more than 80,000 Poles liv­ ing in Spain. This number is expected to be higher in the future, as the demand from Polish buyers increases.

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POLAND is one of the coun­ tries with the most citizens living abroad and Spain has a role in this. Polish people are choosing Spain to buy prop­ erty in record numbers.

In 2022 alone, Polish citi­ zens bought almost 3,000 Spanish properties, a record number and over 160 per cent more than in the previ­ ous year. One contributing

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WORK progresses on the Mediterranean Park at Playa el Pinillo near Torre Real with the cre­ ation of the football, volleyball and beach handball courts, which will be able to host offi­ cial competitions and international champi­ onships.

The councillor for Works, Diego López, ex­ plained that, “a total of 2,900 cubic metres of special silica sand has been deposited, which has been brought from a sand pit in the town of San José del Valle (Cádiz), with a washed and dust­free grain of between 0.5 and 1 mil­ limetre, as required by the various Spanish sporting federations, and the courts can also accommodate the dimensions set by FIFA. “These facilities, can be used by all residents and visitors completely free of charge,” said the councillor, adding, “The Parque del Mediterráneo aspires to become a meeting

MEDITERRANEAN PARK: The sand is down and many different species of palms will be planted.

point not only for sportspeople but also for families.”

Twelve robust Washingtonia palms, one Canadian palm, four date palms, as well as 43 pinus pinea pines, better known as pinos piñoneros, which are two and a half metres high, have already been planted and, in the next few days, 153 more stone pines will be planted, as well as 70 Aleppo pines five metres high, 200 oleanders, 30 large­calibre mulberry trees and numerous shrub species, creating a wonderful green area.

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the province of Malaga and with the ‘Malaga’ or ‘Sier­ ras de Malaga’ designation of origin will be admitted to the competition. Last year, 52 wines were entered from seven localities in the province, from the regions of Antequera, Axarquia, Western Costa del Sol, Malaga City and Serranía de Ronda.

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LARGE PROJECT: But it is starting to take shape.

Photo: Mijas Town Hall

MAYOR of Mijas, Josele González and the councillor for Works and Infrastructures, José Carlos Martín, visited the El Ahogadero estate in Las Lagunas to check on the progress of the work on the Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol, which is cur­ rently progressing smoothly over an area of 360,000 square metres.

It is a project of great ecological and social value for the mu­ nicipality, “especially because it includes the planting of 2,000 trees and shrubs and 20,000 plants,” said the mayor of Mijas, “a great green lung,” he added.

The good weather in recent weeks has helped the progress of the work, which is now 15 per cent complete, said Martín, “ahead of the initially planned schedule, we can already see the layout of the main ring of the park, the area of the future auditorium as well as the size of the two lakes that will be lo­ cated in the central area.”

The work began in August and will continue until February 2025 if the deadlines are met as they have been up to now.

“The project has only just begun but we can already see the enormous scope of this project, which will become the largest park in Malaga and one of the largest in Andalucia,” said the mayor.

MALAGA Provincial Council has announced the ninth awards for the best wines with protected designation of origin (PDO) ‘Malaga’ and ‘Sierras de Malaga’.

The awards, organised with the Sabor a Malaga brand (Taste of Malaga), aim to promote and im­ prove the image of Malaga wines.

Councillor Francisco Sala­ do, said that these awards serve, “to recognise the ef­ fort being made by the whole sector in the face of problems this year, mainly due to the drought that has caused an early harvest

and a decrease in the wine production.”

There are five categories, namely ‘Sierras de Malaga’ White Wine; ‘Malaga’ Still Sweet White Wine; ‘Sierras de Malaga’ Red Wine of up to six months; ‘Sierras de Malaga’ Red Wine of more than six months and ‘Malaga’ Liqueur Wine. Each winning wine will be awarded €5,500, with the possibility of special mentions or run­ ners­up prizes of €3,000.

5 new petanque courts MIJAS Town Hall has created a new area for pétanque in La Cala de Mijas, at the fair­ grounds. In total, five new courts have been created, in addition to those already existing in La Butibamba park, Tor­ reón beach and Los Olivos park.

This new playing area responds to the de­ mands made by the fans

of this sport and the La Cala Petanque Club, cre­ ated at the beginning of 2023. this space, and to, “put it to good use.” The space was officially in­ augurated on Friday Oc­ tober 27 with a tribute to Gregorio Cano, a resi­ dent of La Cala, a lover of this entertaining sport and one of the promoters of this game in La Cala.

In addition to the prize money, each winning win­ ery will feature in the pro­ motional activities of Sabor a Malaga and the award will appear on the labels of the winning wines.

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Adele at La Sala one hits ‘Hello’, ‘Rolling in the deep’, ‘Set fire to the rain’, ‘Someone like you’ and ‘Sky­ fall’ not forgetting her most recent record breaking num­ ber one ‘Easy On Me’.

Nikki not only sings Adele’s songs, but tells you the history

behind some of her greatest hits, adding to the ultimate Adele experience.

With her almost identical looks and mannerisms to Adele along with her stunning voice, Nikki entertains thou­ sands of people throughout the year with her tribute to the star.

For more information visit: www.lasalabanus.com.

Mexicans TO celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead, a parade of Catri­ nas and Calaveras will take place in Benalmadena on Fri­ day November 3.Those wish­ ing to take part should come dressed intraditional Mexican costume. The event will start at 6.30pm with live perfor­ mances in front of the door of the Felipe Orlando Museum of Pre­Columbian Art located in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas.

This will be followed by a pa­ rade through the streets of Be­ nalmadena to Plaza de España.

Lions receive €4,000 cheque LA CALA DE MIJAS LIONS were asked by the golf cap­ tains of Miraflores Golf Club to attend a presentation of a cheque for €4,000. The money was raised by the Golf Club at various events.

Club captains for 2022­2023, Jan Goodman and Paul Bar­ rett presented the cheque to Brenda Meredith, the current President of the La Cala de Mijas Lions and six members of the Lions.

The money will be wisely spent by the Lions in the help they give to deserving

Photo: La Cala Lions

NIKKI RAE is currently living and working on the Costa Del Sol but regularly travels throughout Europe with her very successful show ‘Some­ one Like Adele’ which now comes to La Sala on Saturday November 18.

Nikki sings songs from all of Adele’s albums ‘19’, ‘21’, ‘25’ and ‘30’ including her number

PRESENTATION: The sum was raised at various events.

causes throughout the local­ ity. The Golf Clubs captains for 2023­2024, Jo and Mar­

co, have pledged their con­ tinued support in helping the Lions.

The Lions eat well at their Fish & Chips THE La Cala de Mijas Lions spent a Monday night enjoying Fish & Chips with a difference.

The Fish & Chips provided at The Big Fish in Jardin Botanica, La Cala de Mijas were excel­ lent and very much enjoyed by the 50 people who turned up for something extra with their supper.

The extra was the participation in the 3 B’s! ­ Brain Teaser, Bingo & Beatle Drive, expertly

presented by John Sharples. The games were followed by a raffle as the fun continued. The event raised over €500 which will be used by the Lions to further help those in need in the area.

For further information about the Lions, visit their website at www.lacalalions.org or the Charity Shops in Calle Torremolinos, La Cala de Mijas or telephone 637 185 533.

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Preparing for Xmas lights Photo: Association against Pancreatic Cancer (ACANPAN)

Race against Pancreatic Cancer ESTEPONA will be the only Andalucian town and one of the six Span­ ish cities, along with Madrid, Barcelona, Ali­ cante, Tarragona and Vi­ la Martín de Valdeorras, where the ‘Race of Cities against Pancreatic Cancer’ will be held, jointly organised by the Association against Pan­ creatic Cancer (ACAN­ PAN) and the Estepona Town Hall.

The charity event will be held in Estepona on Sunday November 26, with a route of 6km, starting and finishing at the Plaza del Ajedrez, from 10.30am.

Registration is now open at www.carrera­ cancerpan creas.es, with a price of €12 for adults and €6 for children.

All participants will re­ ceive a souvenir t­shirt and there will be a raffle of various prizes donat­ ed by local businesses.

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AS has been tradition for years now, Malaga is preparing for the arrival of the Christmas lights in Malaga and especially in Calle Larios.

Every Christmas season, thousands of people come to see this amazing Christ­ mas light show and enjoy the atmosphere of the city dancing to the rhythm of the music while Calle Mar­ qués de Larios is lit up with thousands of points of light.

The switching on of the

lights this year will be held on the last Friday of the month, November 24 at 7pm. The decorations will have more than 1.3 million bulbs and last year’s shows will be repeated, such as the lighting up of Malaga Cathedral and the drone show.

Malaga City Council has not yet confirmed the switch­on times for the lights for this season, but it most likely will be similar to last year: from 6.30pm to midnight, except on

Thursdays, Fridays and Sat­ urdays, when it will be ex­ tended until 2am. There will also be a light show at Malaga Cathedral, which will have three daily shows: at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm.

In addition, as in previ­ ous years, a drone show is scheduled to take place in various parts of the city.

The date has not yet been confirmed, although it is known that there will be three performances during the weekend: at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm.

CHARITY EVENT: Six cities in Spain will take part.

This year it is estimat­ ed that 9,280 people will be diagnosed with pan­ creatic cancer in Spain.

Of these, more than 90 per cent will die within the five years with the treatments currently available.

Pancreatic cancer is the only malignant tu­ mour whose mortality has increased in recent

years, in both sexes, and is the third highest cause of death in Spain.

The Cities Race against Pancreatic Cancer is a charity activity to raise awareness of the impor­ tance of this disease and to raise funds to contin­ ue research. All pro­ ceeds from registration fees will go entirely to research.

AGE CONCERN has organised a talk and discus­ sion with Dr Horst­W Reckert to help everyone live their best lives as they get older.

His talk last time was a huge success and many people shared their experiences in the discussion joined him afterwards for tapas in a bar close by. The talk will be at the Age Concern Social and Activity Centre in San Pedro, Pasaje Armando at 12 noon for about an hour on Fri­ day November 3.

Getting older is for most people a living of ‘Less’: less body strenghth, less happy feelings and less optimistic thoughts. On the other hand, Age Concern sees a few people who are

New options healthy, happy and optimistic in later life. What is the difference?

In this speech and included discussion, every­ one will learn three Master questions that help discover more new options by recognising their limiting beliefs and assumptions of their own mindset. The German psychotherapist and Life Coach Dr Horst­W Reckert, is staying in Marbel­ la for a couple of days, and is an international expert for Hypnosis/NLP and the ‘Difference that makes the difference’.

The Sound of Christmas MASSIMO GIORDANO, one of the best tenors in the world comes to Es­ tepona to present his programme ‘The Sound of Christ­ mas’.

When Christmas approaches, every­ one longs for mira­ cles. The middle of December in Es­ tepona will be marked by a beautiful event: the opera evening ‘The Sound of Christmas’ to expe­ rience the magical atmo­ sphere of celebration, kind­ ness and wonder.

On Friday December 15, the stage of the Teatro Audi­ torio Felipe VI will be graced by the star of the Italian opera scene, Massimo Gior­ dano, who will perform the best Christmas arias and the most beloved Christmas songs. Massimo has per­ formed at major theatres around the world, including the Paris National Opera, Staatsoper Berlin, Opera Metropolitana, La Scala and many more.

One of the best tenors.

The repertoire of The Sound of Christmas will con­ sist of the most beautiful arias, melodies and Christ­ mas songs everyone knows and loves. At the piano for this evening will be a true vir­ tuoso, La Scala’s principal pi­ anist, Nelson Calzi. Special guest, crystal soprano Esther Kandinova, will grace the evening with Christmas arias, operetta excerpts and festive duets alongside Mas­ simo.

Feel the spirit of Christ­ mas, for tickets visit: www.soldoutticketbox.com

Ecosystem exhibition THE Club de Mar in Puerto Banús is hosting a travel­ ling exhibition ‘Restaura­ mar’ until November 4 to raise awareness of the need to conserve and re­ store marine and coastal ecosystems in the face of climate change.

The exhibition is on from 10am to 2pm and is being promoted by the Provincial Council of Mala­ ga, Málaga Más Viva and the Aula del Mar Mediter­ ráneo Foundation, in col­ laboration with Marbella Town Hall and Cívitas Puerto Banús.

It consists of a pro­ gramme of participatory activities guided by envi­ ronmental experts and three thematic areas: bio­ diversity, challenges and good practices. Free visits can be arranged for groups and interested individuals by contacting restaura mar.famm@auladel marmed.org.

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ON the first Sunday in November after All Saints’ Day, Ojen, a mu­ nicipality in the Sierra de las Nieves, celebrates its Popular Chestnut Festival (Tostón) in its streets.

This year that falls on Sunday November 5.

This festival has its ori­ gins in the days when chestnuts were harvested in the areas of Juanar and El Puerto. Families, and especially groups of young people, would come on All Saints’ Day to spend a day in the coun­ tryside, where they would eat roasted chest­ nuts accompanied by brandy.

Nowadays, in the streets of the village, peo­ ple of all ages come to the place where the chestnuts are roasted and enjoy them in the square accompanied by a variety of liquors, with or with­ out alcohol.

Despite being an inland village, Ojen is part of the

Photo: Malaga Provincial Council

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POPULAR FESTIVAL: Eat chestnuts along with a brandy.

Western Costa del Sol re­ gion, not only for its geo­ graphical proximity to Marbella and Mijas but for sharing very similar weather. The municipali­ ty sits between Sierra Blanca and Sierra Alpuja­ ta to the north, spreading southwards along the Re­ al and Ojen valleys. Steep slopes and gullies are some of the features that constitute a varied, spec­ tacular landscape.

Against this splendid backdrop, the villagers come together to cele­ brate the Tostón.

The event first started as a festivity for the el­ derly, but has now be­ come a celebration in which everyone takes part.

From noon onwards, people of all ages gather around the chestnut­ roasting spot and grab their chestnut cones.

EVERYONE is invited to the exquisite Barbillon restaurant in Marbella on December 1 from 7.30pm for a night of elegance, excitement, and generos­ ity.

Step into the world of ‘007’ and be a part of something truly extraor­ dinary. The organisers are on a mission to make a difference, raising funds for street children in Tan­ zania, on a magical evening that promises to warm everyone’s hearts

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The evening includes live Music & DJ with Christmas­themed music to dance the night away until 2am; a three­course meal including drinks throughout dinner; casi­ no Tables with Poker Stars to test diners’ skills against real poker stars, Peter Jorgne & Shohre Marjaei. There will also be a charity auction and raffle to win amazing prizes while supporting a great cause.

Dress to impress in your best Bond­inspired attire and get ready for an unforgettable evening.

Entry tickets not only give access to an incredible night but also contribute to transforming the lives of street children in Tan­ zania. Celebrate the spirit of giving, and make a sig­ nificant impact. Get your tickets now and let’s make this Christmas memorable for everyone.

Book your tickets now by calling 711 006 961.

Malaga Popfest 2023 A FESTIVAL that promotes indiepop culture from Malaga takes place at the Theatro Club Malaga on November 11.

From Santiago de Chile to Paris, from Rome to Madrid, small independent groups have been organising musical events with the sole purpose of promoting pop culture. They all share the name ­ Popfest.

After the first three years of Popfest in Mala­

ga, the event is back in November with great bands: Puzzles and Dragons from Madrid are al­ ways looking for the perfect pop song.

Party Yellow, a Valencian combo will get ev­ eryone going with their punkipop songs The Lakes of Hinault, a cult band with a brilliant pop sound. The Yellow Melodies, long­established Murcian musicians with youthful melodies.

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Christmas Market PLAZA de la Constitución in Fuengirola is the location for a Christmas Market in sup­ port of the local business community from November 24 to December 17.

“Once again this year the Department of Commerce is presenting an activity of great interest among our neighbours. We have been holding the Christmas Mar­ ket for several years in the central Plaza de la Constitu­ ción in our town,” said Fuen­ girola councillor, García Lara, adding that “we are already close to the Christmas festivi­ ties and the Department of Commerce, once again, has organised this activity with the aim of promoting and encouraging local com­ merce.”

The market will be made up of 17 wooden huts and the councillor has encour­ aged “the self­employed, SMEs and those traders in our town whose articles are related to Christmas, whether food, decoration,

handmade products, gifts, etc, to join this initiative and send in their applications be­ fore November 3.”

In this regard, Lara ex­ plained that the rules for participation and the appli­ cation form can be down­ loaded from the municipal website fuengirola.org.

Once completed, the form should be sent to comer cio@fuengirola.org.

The aim is to create the most Christmas­like atmo­ sphere possible, to that end, the town hall will select the participating businesses from among those that ap­ ply and priority will be given to: the novelty, originality, presentation and imagina­ tion of the items on offer, as long as they are related to Christmas.

The Christmas Market will be open from 10.30am to 2.30pm and from 5pm to 9pm. The Market will be in­ augurated on November 24, when the Christmas lights will also be switched on.

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Cirque del Sol in Malaga CIRQUE DU SOLEIL returns to Malaga for just over three weeks at the end of next spring, between May 31 and June 23. It will do so with its iconic Alegría, a show with almost 30 years of history that has now been completely renovat­ ed to adapt it to the pre­ sent day, a Cirque du Soleil classic that Malaga will be able to enjoy on the es­ planade of the Feria de Malaga, in Cortijo de Tor­ res, where all the big circus shows in the capital are usually held.

First premiered in 1994, ‘Alegría’ has become one of Cirque du Soleil’s most beloved shows, and to date has captivated more than 14 million spectators in 255 cities in 40 countries in more than 19 years of touring. Its Grammy­nomi­ nated soundtrack, which included the iconic song of the same name, remains Cirque du Soleil’s best­sell­ ing and most­played album

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ALEGRÍA: Has to date captivated more than 14 million spectators worldwide.

to date.

In 2019, coinciding with its 25th anniversary cele­ bration, a new version of ‘Alegria’ was released in Montreal, ensuring that all aspects of the show (stage direction, music, acrobat­ ics, set design, costumes, lighting, make­up) were as inspiring for audiences to­ day as they were at the time of its creation. Revi­ talised by a cast of 53 acro­

bats, clowns, musicians and singers, ‘Alegría’ is an exhilarating, immersive ex­ perience that transports audiences into a mystical world peppered with visu­ al poetry and acrobatic ex­ travaganza.

There will be a total of 32 performances of this show Alegría. On Friday May 31 will be the grand premiere in Malaga with a performance at 8.30pm.

On the four Saturdays and the following Sunday there will be a double session at 6pm and 9.30pm, while on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays there will be one at 8.30pm. Mon­ days there is no perfor­ mance. It should be noted that tickets for Tuesday June 4 have already sold out even though there are still more than six months to go so book early.

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THE fifth People’s Walk against Diabetes will be held on Sunday November 5, departing at 10.30am from La Cala de Mijas.

For the fifth consecutive year and on the occasion of In­ ternational Diabetes Day, the Lions Club of La Cala is organ­ ising a popular walk to raise awareness of the prevention and control of diabetes, a disease that in Spain alone af­ fects more than five million people, although about 1.5 million are unaware they suffer from it.

According to the president of the Lions Club of La Cala, Anne Bowles, “this charity walk began as such in Denmark and has spread to other parts of the world. Here, in Mijas, it has been held for the last five years, always with the Plaza del Torreón as the meeting point.”

The event will begin at 10.30am with a zumba class to warm up before the walk, although there will also be a lat­ er pilates class for stretching. And, between the two class­ es, there will be numerous entertainment activities, said Ana Belinchón, who belongs to the fencing group of the Li­ ons Club, who announced that, “we will be doing both a simple exhibition of this sport and another of historical fencing, which will be very interesting.

“There will also be live music, a surprise with puppies and a flamenco show.”

The group will also set up tables to provide information about diabetes and will offer free glucose tests, which are essential for detecting hypoglycaemia. The Foreigners and Sports departments of Mijas Town Hall are once again col­ laborating in this activity, “so we hope to see you all there, because it will be a very fun morning with lots of activities to exercise, to be with family and friends, and to raise awareness of this disease,” concluded Laura Córdoba, a technician from the Mijas Foreigners department.

ON Saturday November 4, Puerto Sotogrande is preparing for the fourth edition of the Puerto So­ togrande Gourmet Regatta. This event combines sailing and gas­ tronomy and is organised jointly by the marina of Sotogrande, the Real Club Marítimo Sotogrande and the town hall of San Roque.

The Puerto Sotogrande Gourmet Gastronomic Regatta is an estab­ lished event in the region that at­ tracts sea and food lovers from all over the Costa del Sol. Sailing com­ petitions will take place in Puerto Sotogrande, followed by excep­ tional culinary experiences.

The regatta will be run in a fleet format with an ‘Australian style’ start, with compensation times at the start to allow the slower boats to start before the faster boats.

The course will be sailed between buoys, and food will be prepared on board during the race and then judged by renowned chefs.

The jury for this edition will be made up of professionals from lo­ cal establishments such as Marina Plaza Sotogrande, Don Diego, So/Sotogrande, Casabon and Al

Photo: San Roque Town Hall

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SOTOGRANDE: The Regatta promises a day of excitement at sea.

Sol de la Costa, who will guarantee impartiality and excellence in the selection of the winning dishes.

Miguel Rodriguez Jurado, a chef with an extensive background, is among the professionals who will be part of the jury, bringing his 34 years of culinary experience, in­ cluding his work as chef for the Gibraltar­based firm Gib First Man­ agement in the Rock of Gibraltar.

The event has the support of col­ laborators and sponsors such as Soto Audio, Cervezas Alhambra, Vegamar Bodegas, D’Alicia, La Pala, Global Foreman, JONIMIEL,

Apoza, La Dalia, KeAlquila, Milla de Plata and Gibraldrone, whose backing is essential to the success of this unique gastronomic regat­ ta.

The fourth Puerto Sotogrande Gourmet Regatta promises a day of excitement at sea, followed by high quality culinary tastings in a spectacular setting.

The organisers and partners are working tirelessly to ensure that this edition is the best to date and that all participants and spectators enjoy an unforgettable experi­ ence.

Marbella Design (and Food) THE sixth edition of Marbella Design & Art will once again turn the city into the epicentre of avant­garde design from November 2 to 12.

The councillor for Culture, Carmen Díaz, and the creator of the initiative, Alejandro Zaia, said the event will bring together more than 250 firms from the sector at the Adolfo Suárez Trade Fairs and Congress Centre, and which will in­ clude a new space for craftsmanship.

“This event has been growing over time,” said the councillor, “it is a place to find the latest in interior design, ar­ chitecture and contemporary art and to enjoy big names in the sector around the world.”

With a surface area of 3,000 square metres, the fair will have 40 different spaces, along with restaurant areas, a terrace, a networking club and an audi­ torium for presentations and talks. “It is the second most important event in the sector in Spain and is a dazzling platform for the eye.” In addition, on Monday November 6, access will be free for all the residents of Marbella, “because we want to encourage visits and the public to come along,” Zaia added.

Not only that, the first edition of the

Photo: Marbella Town Hall

More than 250 firms will take part.

‘Food Design Taste Marbella’, a gastro­ nomic festival, will run parallel to the design fair. The organisers and promot­ ers of the initiative, Mario Montella and Iratxe Martín, explained that the aim is to, “create gastronomic content to complement the fair, with attractive proposals and mixing the culinary world with design.” Among the restau­ rants taking part in the project are La Tienda, Taberna Casa Curro, La Fonda Hotel, De Juan, Angus, Contrataca, Mexican 11:11 Societe and Asador ERRE. Marbella Design & Art can be vis­ ited from midday until 8pm. The full programme can be downloaded at https://marbelladesignart.com.

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Cultural programme CONCERTS, exhibitions and workshops are the main fea­ tures of the cultural agenda designed by the Department of Culture of Fuengirola Town Hall this November. This was announced by the councillor responsible Rodrigo Romero, who pointed out that the pro­ gramme also includes the ‘Fuengirola Comic Con’, which will take place on November 18 and 19 at the Palacio de la Paz. The councillor went on to describe the cultural agenda, which will have its first date on Thursday November 2, with the exhibition of Paco Negre ‘Los Asperones’. It will be inaugurated at 8pm in the Casa de la Cultura with free admission. It will be open to the public until December 12.

On Friday, November 10, the Mayor’s Office of El Bo­ quetillo will host the confer­ ence by photographer Emilio Morenatti starting at 6.00pm. Admission will be free until capacity is reached and is included in the activi­ ties organised to mark the

40th anniversary of the Imagen Collec­ tive. That same day, at the Peace Palace and at 8.00pm, the Fernando Hurtado Dance Company will perform the work ‘The Paradise of Fools’. Admission is free.

This programme also includes guided tours at the ‘Ciudad Suel’ archaeologi­ cal site on Novem­ ber 11 and 12, in two groups, at 10 and 11.30am. Registration can be made at www.ciu dadromanasuel.com.

Added to all this is the ‘Ciu­ dad de Fuenigrola’ Pho­ tomarathon promoted by the Imagen Collective in col­ laboration with the town council, which will be held in the municipality on Novem­ ber 11, starting at 9am and, the ‘Experience’ workshop family musical, which will take place at the House of Culture, at 5pm, on Novem­ Photo: Fuengirola Town Hall

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The month’s musical events will continue on Tues­ day November 21 with the Santa Cecilia concert by the Conservatory of Music, at the Peace Palace and with free admission; and the following Saturday, November 24, a concert by the Municipal Mu­ sic Band will be held, starting at 8.30pm, in the Parque de

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Outdoor fast painting TORREMOLINOS has launched the first ‘Outdoor Speed Painting Competition’ to be held on November 11 from 10am until 5pm. Details were given by the councillor for Culture, José Manuel Ruiz Rivas. “The fo­ cus of the event will be in this Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso, in tribute to the artist and we want the participation and involvement of all those who want to enjoy this art in the open air and bring art to the street. We want to promote culture and for citizens to get to know the central urban spaces of our city,” said the councillor.

The theme of the paint­ ing competition is the town centre. The technique and style, with the exception

of digital, will be freely chosen by each of the participants. Each participant must pro­ vide all the material they may need to de­ velop their work, including the easel where it will be exhibited.

The maximum dimensions accepted may not exceed 150 centimetres on any side and only one work per artist will be admitted.

Everyone can participate in this competi­ tion, of Spanish and foreign nationality, and can submit their application up to the day of the competition, either at the Culture De­ partment of the Torremolinos Town Hall or by email to promocioncultural@ayto­torre molinos.es.

The jury will be made up of a minimum of three and a maximum of five members, who will be chosen by the Culture Delegation. “The members of the jury are critics of contemporary art and speed painting and will assess the originality of the work, creativity, mas­ tery of the technique used and the ap­ propriateness of the theme of the competition,” said the councillor. Six prizes will be awarded, consisting of €800 for the first prize, €600 for the second, €400 for the third and €200 for the fourth, fifth and sixth.

Once the competition is over, the works will be exhibited for the jury to deliberate from 5pm until 7pm. Once the decision has been made, the prize­ giving and closing ceremony will take place.

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SPEED PAINTING: Art in the street.

A charity musical evening LOVE to Sing ­ Costa del Sol are doing it again! A musical evening with dinner, a choir performance and live music from Helena Paul is being held at the Duquesa Golf Restaurante in La Duquesa on Friday November 24.

Tickets are just €25 for the evening to include a three­ course meal and a welcome drink. €10 from each ticket will go to help raise funds for the Aspire Mama Africa Charity. There will also be a Prize Raffle with some su­ per prizes.

AMA is a small charity based in Marbella, and their mission is to support girls and Women in Africa, with educa­ tional, health and economical opportunities.

For the last number of years they have been focusing on supporting the girls of the

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high Atlas Mountains of Mo­ rocco, funding the running costs of a whole boarding house every year, where the girls stay from Monday to Fri­ day in order to attend the lo­

cal high school, as their vil­ lages are hundreds of kilo­ meters away from the school.

This project was at the epicentre of the recent earthquake where of the six boarding houses, four need to be demolished and rebuilt. The worst news is that one of the girls did not survive and many are now homeless. These people have lost everything and now face an intense snowy and cold moutain winter.

The charity is now focusing its efforts on raising funds to rebuild one of the boarding house which they have been funding over the years. Every Euro counts, for tickets to help raise funds whilst enjoying a social evening call 628 163 977 or visit the English Bookshop in Sabanillas.

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HASHTAG Castañas de Jubrique (# Jubrique Chestnuts) will be held from November 9 until 12 with a Tapas Route, cooking workshops and live demonstrations with Mala­ ga chefs such as Samuel Perea.

Councillor, Cristóbal Ortega, said this event, “promotes inland tourism and raises awareness of the natural wealth of the Genal Val­ ley.

“Above all, this initiative is aimed at promoting the chestnut, a very important product for the economy of many families in the area and that this year has lost 80 per cent of its production due to drought.”

The chestnut will be the star of the Ruta de la Tapa, which will be­ gin on Friday night and will last throughout the weekend in the restaurants and bars of Jubrique. In the Plaza de Andalucía square on Saturday there will be a gastronom­ ic and craft market where local arti­ sans and producers of cheeses, jams, honey, cured meats, bread and sweets will bring their products to visitors.

From Friday onwards, the Plaza de Andalucía in Jubrique will host tastings and live demonstrations on

Photo: Malaga Provincial Council

Jubrique Chestnut festival

HASHTAG CHESTNUTS: Promoting inland tourism.

its central stage including wines and cured meats from the Serranía de Ronda and the Genal Valley in collaboration with the winery 28 Metros Cuadrados de Benalauría.

On Saturday throughout the day there will be live demonstrations with tastings for those attending.

The chestnut braziers will be lit first thing in the morning and, for the lit­ tle ones there will be a children’s cooking workshop ‘Mini Chefs’. In the afternoon it will be the turn of a new generation of cooks from the

Serranía de Ronda led by Jairo Ro­ dríguez, chef and owner of the Raíces restaurant with his demon­ stration of brownie with chestnuts.

On the stage of the Plaza de An­ dalucía on Sunday, Antonio Alfaro, a chef from Ronda, will give a demonstration of how to make fresh pasta and ravioli stuffed with pork and chestnuts, followed by a tasting. The event will close with the traditional chestnut roast with brandy, a product also typical of Jubrique.

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The left-hand pianist THE Casa de la Cultura in Fuengirola will host the concert ‘The Story of the Left­Handed Pianist’ on November 3 at 8pm with free admission. The pianist Manuel López will tell his story while playing classi­ cal pieces on the piano.

Councillor for Culture, Rodrigo Romero, said, “we will have the left­hand pi­ anist, Manuel López, back at the Casa de la Cultura. It will be a new opportunity, as he was in our town last year, to enjoy his music and learn about his per­ sonal experiences.

“Manuel has adapted the musical pieces to be able to play them with on­ ly one hand, which is abso­ lutely unique.” The coun­ cillor encouraged people to come, “not only out of curiosity to see how he performs his repertoire or listen to his music, but be­ cause this is an example to follow, of overcoming limi­ tations, and a way of telling people that through our effort and willpower

we can overcome our limi­ tations.”

Manuel López will per­ form pieces from the clas­ sics, such as Brahms, Bach, Granados, Chopin and oth­ ers. López said that, “last year’s concert here in Fuengirola was a complete success, it was a full house, and I was surprised when I went on stage because there were even people outside.”

López suffered a stroke in 2018 as a result of focal dystonia in the right hand, a devastating disease that affects between 2 and 3 per cent of musicians and prevents them from mak­ ing controlled and normal movements. In 2021 he be­ gan a new career dedicat­ ing all his efforts to show that it is possible to play the piano only with the left hand: pieces that many pi­ anists can’t even play with two. “On a professional level, I can say that I am the only one in Spain who makes these arrangements for one hand,” he said.

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AT Estepona Exhibition and Confer­ ence Centre (Palacio de Congresos) on November 17, 18 and 19 visitors will be able to find healthy gifts with fun and unique experiences.

There will be exhibitions, lectures, workshops, yoga, beauty, crafts, ayurveda, sound bath, massages, natu­ ral therapies, mindfulness, parades, conferences, musical performances and ‘healthy’ gastro tastings, to pro­ mote a healthy and high­quality lifestyle.

The ‘Christmas Wellness Fest Es­ tepona’ is a multifaceted event that of­

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Christmas Wellness Fest Estepona

YOGA: Just one of the many events.

fers a unique experience. Enjoy excit­ ing live performances, delight your senses with a variety of culinary op­ tions, participate in demonstrations,

classes, and activities that promote 360º wellness, holistic wellness and health. Additionally, explore a selec­ tion of beauty and wellness products, find sports gear, and do your holiday shopping in a festive atmosphere. This event has something for everyone: family fun, sports, beauty, and, above all, the opportunity to immerse your­ self in the holiday spirit while taking care of your well­being and having fun.

The festival will take place on Friday from 4pm to 9pm, Saturday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

BRITISH LEGION has or­ ganised Remembrance Services for this Novem­ ber and everyone is wel­ come to join in the ser­ vices of remembrance, thanksgiving and respect.

These are the locations and times: Mijas Costa Branch The Royal British Legion Mijas Costa Branch are pleased to share that the Annual Remembrance Service will once again take place at Salon Vari­ etes, Fuengirola on Sun­ day November 12.

The service will be led

by Reverend William Small, Assistant Chaplain / Curate, St Andrew’s Chaplaincy and will be joined, at the Service, by the Tapas Choir and the

1st Fuengirola Scout Group. Everyone will gather at the theatre from 10.30am, for the service to start promptly at 10.55am.

St Georges Chapel, En­ glish Cemetery, Malaga Sunday November 12 at 10.45am The District Spain South President and District Standard will be in atten­ dance and wreaths will be laid on the four Common­ wealth War Graves that are in the Cemetery.

Bil­Bil Castle, Benal­ madena Saturday November 11 at 10.55am The mayor of Benal­ madena will be present as will the District Spain South President.

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Remembrance

BEST MOMENTS: Of Queen’s musical history.

Queen Forever RECALLING the best mo­ ments in Queen’s history, including Live Aid, Montre­ al and Live at Wembley, Queen Forever are the liv­ ing embodiment of Freddie Mercury and his band on stage. Now they are com­ ing to Estepona on Satur­ day December 2 at 8pm in the Felipe VI Auditorium.

Formed in 2015 and fol­ lowing their appearance on the talent show Got Talent Spain, the band has be­ come a benchmark in the world of tributes, filling venues. More than 600,000 people have been able to see what Tolo Sanders (Freddie Mercury), Adrián Pujadas (Brian May), Haritz

Caperochipi (Roger Taylor), Juanjo Amengual (John Deacon) and Sebastián Raimundo (Spike Edney) are capable of.

In the words of Peter Freestone (Mercury’s Per­ sonal Assistant from 1979 until the day he died): “These guys have taken me back 40 years, musically they are incredible.”

For everyone who is a Queen lover but didn’t get to see the originals, Queen Forever is undoubtedly the best option to remember the strength and power of the British band.

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BOOKS: Sold in different languages at discounted prices.

ON Saturday November 25 at the Public Library in Ar­ royo de la Miel, Cudeca will be holding a Charity Market called ‘El Mercadillo de los li­ bros solidarios’ with books in different languages sold at discounted prices.

The Charity Market will be held from 10am at the library until 2pm and everyone is welcome. All the benefits go to the Cudeca Foundation.

Since 2010 the Arroyo de la Miel Library has organised the book market and has managed to attract, through

its variety of books, a multi­ tude of people of all national­ ities. Thanks to this market, it has been possible to raise more than €15,000 since it began.

This activity is part of the agreement signed between the Library and Cudeca in 2010 and aims to organise activities to raise awareness and funds to help our special kind of caring. Thanks to Ar­ royo de la Miel Public Library staff and the Benalmádena Town Hall, and the fantastic volunteers.

Abba Generation ABBA fans will want to see the Tribute Show, 8pm on November 18 at Fycma, Trade Fair and Congress Centre of Malaga featuring Abba Generation.

They come from Slo­ vakia, having toured more than 50 countries since 1999 as a tribute band to the legendary Swedish group ABBA. A line­up reminiscent, both physically and musi­ cally, of the group that rev­ olutionised music in 1974 after winning the Eurovi­ sion Song Contest with Waterloo.

ABBORN is the name of this Slovak band, which has performed on stages throughout Europe.

The show runs through ABBA’s greatest hits in al­ most two hours of live mu­ sic and vocals. The costume changes, the position of the band on stage, the video projections, make the audi­ ence enjoy a great show.

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Estepona Orchid Fair THE Orchidarium of Es­ tepona is hosting the Or­ chid and Collection Plants Fair on November 4 and 5.

The event will be at­ tended by eight ex­ hibitors/vendors, most of them from the province of Malaga, who will offer a wide range of orchids, both for decoration and collection, such as Flora del Trópico (Madrid), and Pantrópica (Malaga). A collection of begonias and aroids, by Begonias & Más (Malaga); Todoplantbul­ bosas (Seville); Bromelias BCN (Barcelona); Viveros El Jardín (Valencia); Trop­ icPlants (Malaga); and Cactus Málaga (Malaga).

As well as being a great opportunity to see the Or­ chidarium’s fantastic botanical collection and learn more about the art and culture of orchids, the fair includes three practi­ cal workshops on orchid

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ORCHIDARIUM: Hosting the Orchid and Collection Plants Fair.

cultivation and flowering, which will take place on Saturday 4 at 11am and 5pm, and on Sunday 5 at 11am. To attend the work­ shops, which will be held outside the facilities at the Botanical Orchid Park, show the ticket for access to the Orchid Park, which costs €3 for adults and €1 for children.

As the capacity of the workshops will be limited, it is necessary to reserve a

place by emailing info@orchidari umestepona.com. Those interested can also do so by calling the Orchid Cen­ tre: 951 517 074, during opening hours (from 10am to 1.30pm and from 3pm to 5pm).

The Orchid Fair is free of charge and open to visi­ tors from 10am until 7pm on Saturday, uninterrupt­ ed, and from 10am until 2pm on Sunday.

San Roque music festival THE San Roque deputy mayor for Culture, Ana Ruiz, has launched the eighth Festival San Roque Suena, which will take place in November in vari­ ous parts of the town. Sev­ eral groups will perform, both pop and rock music as well as classical music.

The first of the concerts will take place on Friday November 3 in the Plaza Espartero at 10pm, where two local groups will per­ form: ‘Los Mammys Dad­ dys’, who will play rock and beat with their own songs and covers; ‘Los Des­ barajustes’, with covers of 80s pop rock; and the Al­ bacete group ‘Rockola Cir­ cus’, a tribute to Spanish pop rock of the 80s and 90s.

The next concert, on Sat­ urday November 4, will take place from 8pm at the Juan Luis Galiardo Theatre, where the wind band ‘Ad Libitum Aeternam’, made up of 11 musicians, will perform the concert ‘Lo que el viento nos dejó’ (What the wind left us).

Admission is free.

Finally, on Friday November 10, the Juan Luis Galiardo Theatre will host the flamenco piano recital by Dorantes, enti­

tled ‘Identidad’, starting at 8pm.

Tickets are priced at €10 and can be purchased at http://giglon.com.

Villa Tiberio annual charity evening ONE of Spain’s most well known restaurateurs, Sandro Morelli, owner of Villa Tiberio in Marbella, is arranging his annual charity evening and auc­ tion for Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice on Sunday November 16 from 7.30pm.

There will be a raffle and entertainment throughout the evening, with singing from renowned artists and many more! There will be an auction and raffle with wonderful prizes kindly donated by local businesses and individu­ als. Tickets are priced at €75 per person (all inclu­ sive) of which €50 will

benefit Cudeca and also 100 per cent from the auction and raffle will go to the charity. Cudeca is a non­profit organisation that offers professional medical care to patients suffering from cancer or other advanced illnesses, as well as support to their families. All given completely free of charge.

Go along and enjoy a superb dinner at this renowned restaurant and support your local Hospice.

For reservations, please call the restaurant on telf: 952 771 799 or visit the website at www.villatiberio.com.

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A NEW edition of the Malaga International Jazz Festival has arrived and its programme in­ cludes jazz legends and repre­ sentatives of new trends in music. A programme that the people of Malaga will also be able to enjoy in the streets with more than 18 concerts.

In addition to the concerts at the Teatro Cervantes, the bars, restaurants, hotels, squares and beaches of the city will fill different corners of the capital with live music thanks to ‘Abierto de Malaga Jazz’, a project that was born from the initiative of the hote­ liers associated with MAHOS, the hoteliers of AEHCOS and the city council of Malaga.

The 37th Malaga Interna­ tional Jazz Festival will be held from November 6 to 13.

Eclecticism and quality is what is proposed in this edition of the festival with Joe Lovano, María Schneider, Ron Carter, Paquito D’Rivera among oth­ ers will perform at the Teatro Cervantes.

The duo Andrea Motis and Marco Mezquida, Shai Mae­ stro and the Korean singer Youn Sun Nah round off a first class line­up.

Tickets for the eight dates range from €12 to €42 and can be purchased from the Teatro Cervantes box office and online through Uniticket (www.unientradas.es), tele­ phone (902 360 295 and 952 076 262) and the theatre’s website (www.teatrocer vantes.com/).

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Malaga International Jazz Festival

JAZZ TRENDS: More than 18 concerts will be performed.

Wadifest Beer Festival THIS weekend, for the second consecutive year, Wadifest, the Beer Festival, will be held in a marquee set up at the Guadiaro Fairgrounds. There will be performances during the three days of the festival.

The deputy mayor for Commerce, David Ramos, together with the councillor for the Guadiaro area, Eva Gil, and the deputy mayor of Emadesa, Belén Jiménez, gave details of the event and also called for responsible alcohol consump­ tion.

Ramos recalled that the event was very well received last year and is confident that the new activities will be to the lik­ ing of the attendees.

The official inauguration will take place on Friday Novem­ ber 3 at 2pm, and from 4pm a DJ will entertain the after­ noon, until the time of the performance of ‘Radio Petrarca’, at around 10pm.

On Saturday November 4, at 1pm there will be a chil­ dren’s show with animated characters, from 2pm KM­90 will perform, and at 10pm the local group ‘La mala Hora’. Fi­ nally, on Sunday November 5, ‘Los Selfies’ will perform from 4pm onwards.

During the event there will be an area with food trucks, national and imported beers and there will be a beer pulling competition.

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Elegance meets community spirit AS the warmth of summer fades into the embrace of winter, Mapuchi Mo­ da, nestled in the heart of La Cala de Mijas, is the go­to fashion destination for the stylish ladies of the Costa del Sol. But Mapuchi Moda is not just a fashion boutique; it’s a place where el­ egance meets community spirit, thanks to its owner, Sara Hayley, a well­known figure in our community.

A Year of Style and Grace: Mapuchi Moda is proudly celebrating its one­ year anniversary on November 2. In this short time, it has become a cher­ ished gem in the local fashion scene.

The boutique is a testament to Sara Haley’s vision of providing elegant and stylish fashion for ladies in the Costa del Sol community.

Inclusive and Elegant Styles: Ma­ puchi Moda is not just about fashion; it’s about representing the diversity of real women. The boutique offers a size range from 10 to 18 (38­46) in an af­ fordable price range. Their collection is carefully curated to cater to different tastes, from classic and elegant to chic and contemporary. Sara is also excited to be starting another new chapter by increasing the capacity in the boutique in the form of catering for ladies with the fuller figure Fashion Shows and Community In­ volvement: Sara Hayley and Mapuchi Moda are not just about selling cloth­ ing; they are deeply involved in the community. You may have seen their

Victoria Senior, Sonia Van Blarcum, Regvita Macdonald Leonne Van Wingerden.

Leonne Van Wingerden, Sara Hayley, Regvita Macdonald and Tracy Gunn.

fashion shows at renowned events such as La Scala Ladies Lunch and Costa Women’s Events @ Divot. Also Ma­ puchi has been involved in raising much needed funds for Cudeca. These events bring the community together, celebrating fashion and empowering women.

A Personal Touch: What sets Ma­ puchi Moda apart is the personal styling guidance you’ll receive from

Leonne Van Wingerden.

Sara herself. Her years of experience as a professional fashion and fittings mod­ el in the UK, working with brands like M&S, Triumph, Playtex, and Damart, have given her an eye for what works.

Sara’s honest advice and your personal styling tips, will help you stand tall and be admired.

Community Outreach: While based in La Cala de Mijas, Mapuchi Moda’s reach goes far beyond. They’ve hosted fashion shows in Puerto Banus, work­ ing with charities to raise funds for those in need. It’s fashion with a heart.

The Future Looks Bright: As Mapuchi Moda enters its second year, the fu­ ture is promising. More and more women are discovering this destina­ tion boutique, and it’s becoming a bea­ con for those who appreciate style, community, and a personalised shop­ ping experience.

Opening Hours: You can visit Mapuchi Moda from Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10am to 5.30pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. They are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Contact Information: For any fashion advice or inquiries, you can reach Sara Haley at 951 156 870 or via email info@mapuchimoda.com.

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ON Thursday, December 14, animal lovers can get together for a special Christmas Charity Luncheon at La Sala Puerto Banus, dedicated to support­ ing the beloved furry friends at the local animal shelter, Triple A. An exquisite three­course meal awaits, complemented by free­flowing wine, beer, ca­ va, and water from 2pm to 4pm. The event will be brought to life by Gilly Sax, adding an extra layer of liveli­ ness to the occasion. An im­ pressive Charity Raffle will al­ so be in full swing, aiming to raise additional funds for this incredible cause.

Triple A Marbella, the local animal shelter, takes care of around 250 cats and 400 dogs, incurring a monthly running cost of approximately

TRIPLE A LUNCH: Fundraising events like this are vital.

€50,000. Fundraising events like this are vital for their con­ tinued well­being.

Triple A representative Lily VanTongeren said: “Caring for these animals is an ongoing responsibility we cannot fulfill without everyone’s support.

We invite you to join us at this wonderful festive event, relish delightful food and entertain­ ment, and make a significant contribution to supporting these animals.”

Tickets are priced at just €39 per person. To secure your place, please ensure pay­ ment in full before the event by contacting La Sala at: reser­ vations@LaSalaBanus.com or calling 952 814 145.

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International Business Fair Christmas events IN a ground­breaking col­ laboration, the Mijas For­ eigners Department, in association with Costa Women, is proud to an­ nounce the inaugural ‘1st Mijas International Busi­ ness Fair’, set to take place on November 11 at PLAY Restaurant in Mijas Costa.

The event takes place from 11am and until 4pm when there will be a free open networking event. The event aims to celebrate and bolster the vibrant local business community in Mijas while encouraging residents to embrace the principles of buying, sup­

porting and shop­ ping locally.

The Mijas Inter­ national Business Fair is a unique op­ portunity for the Mijas community to come together and discover the wealth of local businesses offering an array of prod­ ucts and services.

The event is open to the public and at­ tendees will have the chance to con­ nect with these businesses, learn more about their offerings and strengthen the bonds of our thriving community.

Pop Legends in Mijas FOR fans of Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, on November 10 at 9pm, in the fan­ tastic Teatro Las Lagunas de Mijas there will be a unique show in tribute to these two great music legends. Miguel Concha, recog­ nised by Rolling Stone magazine as the best tribute to Michael Jackson, will delight the

audience with the greatest hits of this unfor­ gettable artist. And closing the night, a great tribute to Lionel Richie with the greatest hits of this great American artist where specta­ tors will not be able to stop dancing to his greatest hits.

Tickets are €20 at the box office.

GIBRALTAR Cultural Ser­ vices (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Culture will be organising Christ­ mas Wonderland, a two­ day event on November 24 and 25.

On Friday November 24, GCS will be producing the Christmas Festival of Lights at Casemates Square. The event will in­ clude performances by dance groups, choirs, a spectacular lights show and a special appearance

by Father Christmas him­ self.

The events are being organised in conjunction with the Gibraltar Elec­ tricity Authority, GibMe­ dia and Fresh Entertain­ ment.

Christmas Wonderland will also see the return of the fair attractions based at John Mackintosh Square again on Friday November 24.

The attractions will be free of charge on this day and open from 7.30pm,

to coincide with the switching on of the Christmas lights.

On Saturday November 25, GCS will be producing a second day of perfor­ mances at Casemates Square. The Christmas Party will include perfor­ mances by local dance groups and bands and will also see the return of Boney M, featuring origi­ nal band member Maizie Williams.

Minister for Culture, The Honourable Christian Santos GMD MP, said: “I am delighted that Christ­ mas Wonderland is been organised as part of the Government’s commit­ ment to produce the Christmas events at Case­ mates this year, so that more people can enjoy it.

The events planned coin­ cide with the Black Friday weekend. We hope our events will support the lo­ cal business community and that Christmas shop­ ping remains local.”

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Fun-filled fundraiser WALKER’S PUB in Fuen­ girola is the venue for the annual Christmas market and fundraiser in aid of stray animals.

On Saturday, Novem­ ber 25, it will be a fun filled day with: stalls selling crafts, gifts, cards, jewellery, cakes, pies, mulled wine and hot chocolate.

There will also be a quiz, bingo, raffle, Christmas music and great conversation. Ev­ eryone is invited to go along and take a friend or two... or three with you. Money raised will go towards neutering and treating the strays of Fuengirola.

The bar has thanked everyone for their con­ tinuous support with special thanks to the lo­ cal bars, businesses and kind people who do­ nated the raffle prizes.

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MARBELLA is preparing for the new ‘Pink Tide’ (Marea Rosa) with a target of 3.000 participants this year.

The Marbella Board of the Spanish Association Against Cancer is organising the Marea Rosa Solidarity Race on Sunday November 19, with the aim of promoting sport as a healthy activity that helps to prevent cancer.

The Marea Rosa is a soli­ darity race that aims to raise awareness of the importance of prevention and early detection of breast cancer. All participants, through their registration, ac­ quire a pink t­shirt to show their support for all those af­ fected by this disease. It is a way of showing solidarity and support for people fight­ ing against cancer and cele­ brating all survivors.

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SIX middle­aged fairytale characters, one exercise class and several HRT patches: what could possibly go wrong.

Happily Ever After is a Panto for grown ups (age 16+ is ad­ vised for this show), an original adult comedy performed by the Croft Origi­ nal’s Cast in igolf at Calle Sedella in La Cala de Mijas on Sat­ urday the December 2 and 9 from 8pm.

Tickets are €15 and are available now, after the huge suc­ cess that was two sold out murder mys­ tery nights the or­ ganisers expect tick­ ets to sell fast.

Call 617 356 586 or email admin@igolf.es to book.

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Solidarity Race.

Repeating last year’s numbers is the objective set for the charity run this year and registration for the walk is now open at the price of €10.

The start will take place at noon and will end at the Palacio de Congresos de Mar­ bella where there will be a celebration party with music, children’s activities, castles and many more surprises.

The meeting point will be from 11am at Avenida del Mar, where participants will be able to warm­up and there will be an opportunity to purchase branded prod­ ucts from the breast cancer charity and handicrafts made by the association's volun­ teers.

Following the start at

noon, the route continue along the Paseo Marítimo before turning right to pass through the Alhambra del Mar urbanisation towards the Hotel Senator Marbel­ la. It will continue along the service road of the A 340 until it reaches the Adol­ fo Suárez Conference Centre with the entrance via the rear ramp.

This will complete the four kilometres of the event. As last year, once participants arrive at the Palacio de Con­ gresos, they will have free ac­ cess to a party, designed to be enjoyed by the whole family, where they will find bouncy castles, face painting for the little ones, live music and bars with discounted prices.

All the proceeds from the day will be donated to the support and care pro­ grammes that the headquar­ ters of the Spanish Associa­ tion Against Cancer has in Marbella for women with breast cancer.

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PARLIAMENT GOES OFF THE RAILS laughter here at the madness of the situa­ tion. There were a few cries for ‘single seat now’,” joked another, referring to BREAKING VIEWS the campaign to stop these trips to Stras­ Nora is the author of popular psychological bourg. suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

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The oldest student in the world NINETY­ONE­YEAR­OLD Leonardo Altobelli is graduating for the 15th time: “It will be the last one, I am the oldest stu­ dent in the world, but I am stopping now,” he said.

This time it’s a degree in criminology and it is the 15th time the elder­ ly man from Puglia will graduate. After degrees in medicine and surgery, law, political science, literature, phi­ losophy, pedagogy, agronomy, food science and technology, tourism science, history, biotechnology and ar­ chaeology, comes a de­ gree in investigative sci­ ence. And that’s not all: in his university curricu­ lum he also boasts sev­ en diplomas in social medicine, sports medicine, health law

and general medical tu­ toring. A Guinness record for the oldest student in the world.

Originally from Troia, a town of 6,000 in the province of Foggia, Puglia in Italy where Leonardo served as mayor in 1984, and where he was a GP until his retirement at the age of 70. A very long career, during which he enriched his studies.

“I would like to leave to future memories of what I did and why I did it,” the man said, adding, “I will dedicate myself to writing, I tell young people to love everything they do, to embrace their work and to do it with a smile. I have always been pas­ sionate about studying.

That is why I call myself a student of the world'.

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Is snoozing bad?

SLEEP is such an important part of the human condition that re­ search into how and why it works is ongoing.

The University of Stockholm has quite a large sleep research unit and Associate Professor Tina Sundelin has just released a pa­ per based on the response of 1,732 people on the matter of snoozing.

We at Euro Weekly News like to believe we are certainly not a ‘snoozepaper’ and endeavour to highlight matters of interest both locally and across Europe and the legitimacy of those extra few ‘40 winks’ will appeal to many read­ ers.

Many of us find it difficult to get moving when the alarm goes off and according to the re­ search, if you need the sleep then you shouldn’t be scared to hit the snooze button as you will be more alert when you do get up.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, younger people claimed they needed that extra bit of sleep be­ cause they stayed up later often partying and they either just felt too tired to rise with the lark or,

especially when no work was in­ volved, they wanted to enjoy the luxury of snuggling under a warm duvet and simply lazing a bit longer.

The researchers wanted to test the theory of ‘you snooze you lose’ and persuaded 31 sub­ jects to act as guinea pigs whilst their sleeping habits were stud­ ied and they were first allowed to sleep uninterrupted and then asked to wake up half an hour earlier and use the snooze but­ ton. Speaking to APF, Professor Sundelin explained “What was interesting is that they got less sleep when snoozing, but the dif­ ference was on average only six minutes.”

No clinical trial could be com­ plete without some cognitive tests and the subjects were quizzed on maths and memory but regardless of their broken or unbroken sleep patterns, there was little difference between the results. The Professor summed up the results, “If you’re snoozing and feel it’s helping you, it seems there isn’t much reason to stop doing it, as long you are getting enough sleep before.”

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NEWS ACROSS THE REGIONS FROM THE PEOPLE'S PAPER ALICANTE’S UK SPOTLIGHT THE City of Alicante is set to launch its most extensive pro­ motional campaign to date in the UK. The campaign aims to solidify and boost the British market’s growth. It will coin­ cide with the World Travel Market in London from November 6 to 8.

The campaign, titled ‘Ali­ cante City, where summer never ends,’ aims to strength­ en their primary source mar­ ket to attract more ‘city break’ and vacation tourists, capitalising on Alicante's ex­ cellent air connectivity during the autumn and winter sea­ sons.

The campaign features a total of 175 city buses adorned with Alicante’s im­ agery and campaign slogan that will circulate in three British cities from November 6 to December 3. Specifically, 50 buses will roam London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, with 25 more in Bristol.

Additionally, 123 digital dis­ plays will be visible in central London, and central Manch­ ester. An ad will be published for two months in British Air­ ways’ ‘High Life’ magazine.

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

POPPY APPEAL

AXARQUIA

MARRY ME?

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COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

APPEAL: Lend your support to this remarkable cause.

THE Royal British Legion Javea’s Poppy Appeal 2023 has unfurled its wings, placing collection boxes at various locations across the region.

But that’s not all, this year, the Royal British Legion is bringing its mission closer to the hearts of the community.

On November 2 and 3, from 10.00am to 8.00pm, they will set up camp at the Ondara Shopping Centre.

COSTA CALIDA

On November 4, they’ll continue their mission at the Overseas Su­ permarket in Javea, once again from 10.00am to 8.00pm.

On Thursday, November 9, the community will gather at the invit­ ing Bar Can Tallerina in Jalon.

The reason? Pam Small will host her beloved Charity Dance Exercise class, along with a raffle, all in sup­ port of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2023.

Admission is €10, and that in­ cludes more than just dancing.

After the rhythmic workout, you’ll be treated to a delightful spread of refreshments.

If dancing isn’t your thing, you’re more than welcome.

Head along, savour a hearty breakfast, groove to the lively mu­ sic, and most importantly, lend your support to this remarkable cause.

COSTA ALMERIA

LORCA’S TRADITIONS DREAMS DO COME TRUE LORCA celebrated the 10th Encuentro Nacional de Jóvenes de Hermandades y Cofradías (JOHC). This event brings together young members of religious brotherhoods and fraternities. They engaged in biblical pageantry, with impressive horses and car­ riages, reenacting the city's unique traditions. All the brother­ hoods took on a pilgrimage from their respective churches to La Bordadora Square, converging to complete the final leg togeth­ er. The Paso Blanco, organisers of JOHC, led the largest proces­ sion, featuring various banners, bearers, and a musical group.

The closing of the event included a concert of religious music, the announcement of the host city for next year, and the trans­ fer of the Virgin of Las Huertas to her sanctuary. Throughout the event, the brotherhoods organised impressive exhibitions, spe­ cial events, and guided tours to introduce young people to their traditions. Thousands of people travelled from all over Spain for this special event.

YES, apparently they do, and after almost four years, that is 1,441 days, the dream of living in a caring and loving home final­ ly came true for Jamie.

In 2019, a distressed Pitbull was left tied to the PAWS­PATAS shelter gate in Los Gallardos. Frightened, hungry, thin and with terrible wounds, the poor pup, who was around five years old, was named Jamie by one of the volunteersUnfortunately, he was suffering from an incurable disease that needed lifelong medication, shelter manager Vanessa Maipauw knew this would make him harder to adopt.

Luckily, in August 2021, he was adopted by an English couple, but sadly, due to Brexit, he was returned and this resulted in an­ other stressful episode in this poor animal’s life.

Then, a miracle occurred when a Dutch couple contacted Vanessa, stipulating that they were keen to rescue an elderly dog. Finally, at nearly nine years old, Jamie had found his forever family, complete with adorable parents.

IN Nerja it seems that love knows no boundaries, and it’s evident in the growing trend of international weddings.

Almost half of the weddings held in Nerja are united in mat­ rimony by foreign citizens, making it one of the most sought­after wedding destina­ tions in the province.

Nerja proudly claims the third spot on the list of popular wedding locales, following in the footsteps of Marbella and Benalmadena.

Ana Maria Muñoz, council­ lor for Tourism, said the love that foreign couples have for Nerja is evident in the increas­ ing number of ceremonies held in this idyllic setting.

Data from the Nerja Civil Registry reveals that from Jan­ uary until now, a total of 91 weddings have taken place, encompassing both religious and civil ceremonies.

Among these unions, 51 couples have been of Spanish nationality, while 40 couples have been from abroad.

When it comes to foreign weddings, Irish Catholic cou­ ples take the lead, with a re­ markable 21 ceremonies.

These romantic events of­ ten unfold in the churches of El Salvador and Las Maravillas de Maro.

MALLORCA

ENJOY SOUL NIGHT

LA RIERA PARK will come alive on Saturday, November 4 with the seventh edition of the Night of the Souls. Organised by the Northern District, the Council for Citizen Participation and Coor­ dination of Districts, and various local entities, this event aims to promote and revive Mallorca’s All Saints traditions. The festivity kicks off at 4.30pm with the xeremiers gangs touring the park, followed by a children’s show by Cucorba at 5.00pm. Roada will entertain the crowd at 6.45pm, culminating in a grand Correfoc fire and smoke display at 8.30pm featuring over 100 demons and 50 musicians in the park’s amphitheatre. Concurrently, the sensory park esplanade will host lantern, storytelling, sugared rosary, face painting, and puppet workshops. Victor Uwagba will narrate stories from 5.00pm ­ 7.00pm. Dramatised guided tours of the cemetery will run from 4pm to 8pm. Booking is essential via Eventbrite. With a budget surpassing €11,000, this year promises to be memorable.

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DENMARK No-go zones DENMARK faces controversy over its decision to dismantle 'non-Western' neighbourhoods.

Focusing on 15 ‘hard ghettos,' where over 50 per cent of residents are non-Western.

This move sparks discussions on integration, cultural preservation, and its impact on immigrant communities in Denmark.

Green flights NORWEGIAN is charting a sustainable course as it purchases 140 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions on Denmark's busiest route between Aalborg and Copenhagen.

Over the next two weeks, this eco-friendly fuel will power the equivalent of 100 flights on the short 45-minute non-stop service.

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Don’t doubt A SURVEY from 2023 has shown that more than one in four Dutch people claim to believe in extraterrestrial life, whilst one in 10 claim to have actually seen a UFO. Furthermore, nearly 70 per cent believe we currently lack the right technology to establish contact with extraterrestrial beings.The results came from the survey by ‘easy park’ which polled 1,000 Dutch citizens.

Night in Netherlands THE environmental association ‘Natuur en Milieufederaties’ drew attention to light pollution

GERMANY

Night sky. during the night from Saturday October 28 to Sunday October 29. During the annual ‘Night of the Night’ event, activities were held throughout the Netherlands in the dark, and companies and municipalities turned off all lighting. The association stated that “darkness is rare these days, which disrupts biorhythms, we are trying to bring awareness to this.”

FRANCE

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IRELAND Fundraiser launched A WOMAN, who was employed by Israeli company Wix at their Dublin office, has been sacked following her comments on social media where she referred to Israel as a ‘terrorist state.’ A GoFundMe was started to help her. Wix's president commented: “We would never try to limit anyone’s political views, we do however also hold a strong set of internal values about our team spirit, partnership and friendship.”

Drivers wanted BUS EIREANN, the Irish transport provider, is actively hiring drivers at an impressive weekly rate of €753.24. Based in Broadstone, successful candidates need a category D licence and must display strong customer service skills, full training will be provided. The hiring process, inclusive of perks including free parking and a subsidised canteen, continues until December 31.

PORTUGAL

Megxit

Munich's schedule

Peace Forum

Electric ferry

PRINCESS Martha Louise of Norway, daughter of King Harald, made headlines with her 'Megxit' announcement, stepping back from royal duties to be with her self-proclaimed 'shaman' fiancé.

Recently, the royal took an unconventional path by starring in a reality TV show. The 52-year-old also identifies as 'spiritual' and a clairvoyant.

NOW the clocks have changed, Munich Airport is gearing up for a new and exciting winter flight schedule that promises travellers a choice of 172 destinations. From Sunday, October 29 to Saturday, March 30, 2024, this winter schedule boasts a diverse array of options, including 43 long-haul destinations, 116 medium-haul journeys, and connections to 13 German cities.

THE Peace Forum is set to grace Paris on November 10 and 11. This event promises to unite the world's foremost figures in global governance, individuals and organisations dedicated to forging effective, united solutions to tackle the complex challenges. This will be an opportunity for superpowers to compare their vision for the world and the future of global governance.

PORTUGAL’S first-ever 100 per cent electric ferry, which will connect São Jacinto and Forte da Barra, in Aveiro, will come into operation in December. A christening ceremony for the vessel with €7.3 million of investment was held at the Navaltagus shipyard, in Seixal. “The Salicórnia is the first electric ferry manufactured in Portugal and by a Portuguese company,” said Ribau Esteves, the mayor of Aveiro.

UEFA interest

Ticking clock

TAP airline

FANS worldwide are setting their sights on Germany with over 20 million ticket requests for UEFA EURO 2024. The next chance to apply will be after the final draw on December 2. Fans from host country Germany are eager to be part of the tournament as they make up 65 per cent of the ticket applications, followed by England, France, Spain, and Austria.

IN the wake of the European Union's resolute push for increased self-reliance when it comes to vital minerals, France has embarked on an ambitious mission: a comprehensive ‘treasure hunt’ in its subterranean realm. This grand endeavour aims to unearth the hidden riches beneath French soil, but experts stress that the clock is ticking, making this venture all the more urgent.

PORTUGAL'S TAP airline announced record-breaking profits for first nine months of 2023. According to information released by the company, a profit of €203.5 million was made, with €180.5 million in the third quarter alone. The quarterly net profit was the highest since records began. Compared to the corresponding third quarter of 2022, they saw a rise of €69.2 million, and €179.4 million compared to the same period of 2019.

BELGIUM

FINLAND

SWEDEN

Fishery agreement MOSCOW opposes Norway's decision to restrict Russian fishing vessels' access to its ports, deeming it unjust. The move stems from Norway's concern over Russia's actions in Ukraine and potential security risks. Oslo asserts that limited port access is necessary to curb illegal transit. However, Moscow warns that further limitations could jeopardise the 2024 fishery agreement.

ITALY Another leaning tower

Pumpkin race!

Duck-inspired flooring

Koran burner

A HISTORIC tower in the northern Italian city of Bologna was closed to the public last weekend after concerns about stability. The Garisenda tower is already leaning, but sensors detected some unusual movement. The structure has been under close observation for months because of increasing movement due to its weak foundations. Italy’s government has criticised the local council for not taking proper care of the structure.

THOUSANDS have gathered in a small Belgian town to watch one of Europe's most wacky festivals, the Pumpkin Race. In this annual event, hundreds hop into hollowed out giant pumpkins and race to the finish line on the river Kasterlee. The pumpkins are grown in the small town of Kasterlee which is 50 kilometres away from Antwerp, by the 'Pompoengenootschap' - the Pumpkin Society.

FINNISH scientists have unveiled a revolutionary water-resistant floor inspired by the water-repelling properties of duck feathers. Using a unique silicon layer to mimic the Duck’s feather structures, water is made to slide off effortlessly. This innovation, with potential for applications in homes and industries, is hoped to transform cleaning routines and boost workplace safety measures.

THE Swedish Migration Agency has announced that Salwan Momika, the notorious Koran-burner, is to be deported from Sweden. They explained that the Iraqi national will not be granted an extended residence permit. This came in reference to the fact that Momika might have provided incorrect information to the authorities at the time of his residence permit application.

Italian poverty

Bonkers laws

Equality slump

THE number of Italians living in poverty has risen dramatically over the past 10 years, according to a new report published by national statistics institute, ISTAT. Nearly one in 12 Italians lived in absolute poverty last year, meaning that 5.67 million individuals had an income below a level that would ensure they and their family meet basic needs of life including food, shelter, and healthcare.

BELGIUM has some truly bizarre laws that are still in place today. Whilst many of these have been circling on social media, some remain unknown. For example, did you know that no matter how much debt you are in, bailiffs in Belgium cannot seize your last cow, chicken or sheep! Or, that it is legal to drive straight into incoming traffic, even if it is a one way street! Bizzare!

FINLAND, once celebrated for its stance on gender equality, has experienced a significant drop in the EU Gender Equality Index, moving from fourth to eighth place. Although Finland still remains above the EU average, this dip is alarming. The most notable decline is seen in Finnish women's decreased participation in leisure activities, highlighting reduced personal freedoms.

NATO application SWEDEN’S application to join NATO has been submitted to the Turkish Parliament by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, according to the Turkish presidential office. Ulf Kristersson, the Swedish Prime Minister, confirmed the action in a tweet. 'President Erdoğan has now handed over the ratification documents to the Turkish Parliament. It now remains for the Parliament to deal with the issue. We look forward to becoming a member of NATO'.

FINANCE Sweet music STOCKHOLM­BASED Spotify announced third quarter prof­ its of £28 million (€32 million), compared with its £199 mil­ lion (€228 million) loss for the same period last year. The dig­ ital music company is back in the black after adding another six million paying subscribers, two million more than it had anticipated.

Goodbye kiss TELEFONICA is offering com­ pensation of up to four years’ salary to the corporation’s di­ rectors and managers who agree to leave the group. The proposals to directors aged 55 or over are another step in the telecommunications compa­ ny’s bid to reduce overall staff numbers in subsidiary compa­ nies by 5,000.

Rude gesture BRITAIN’S Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of Eng­ land confirmed that the cap on bankers’ bonuses which the Eu­ ropean Union introduced fol­ lowing the financial crisis of 2008 has been discarded. The UK’s unions said the decision, which it described as obscene, was “an insult to working peo­ ple.”

Mango men CATALAN fashion retailer Man­ go, has doubled its sales of men’s clothing since the end of the pandemic and expects to have opened 560 outlets for its Mango Man line by the end of this year. It also foresees a record turnover of €325 million for this year, a 15 per cent in­ crease on 2022.

Drink up IRN BRU manufacturer AG Barr, based in Cumbernauld (Scotland), bought the Rio fruit drink which it has distributed and marketed since 2001 from Hall and Woodhouse for £12.3 million (€14.1 million). AG Barr told investors that the pur­ chase was made possible thanks to its “strong net cash position.”

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€5.4 billion

in pre-tax profits for 2023 was predicted by Spanish power company Naturgy, €400 million more than its original estimate thanks to the ‘current energy panorama’.

Making a fortune Linda Hall CONSUMERS in the UK lost £580 million (€665.12 mil­ lion) to scammers in the first six months of 2023.

Overall, this was 2 per cent lower than during the same period last year, al­ though the banking sector’s association, UK Finance, which collates data for high street banks, warned that households will lose more than £1 billion (€1.15 billion) by the end of December.

Identity theft, where criminals steal personal in­ formation to take over an existing bank account or ap­ ply for a credit card, saw the biggest increase and rose by more than half to £33 mil­

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ONLINE FRAUD: Millions lost to scammers.

lion (€37.8 million) com­ pared with the same period last year.

Authorised push pay­ ment (APP) cases, where victims where are tricked in­ to making online transfers for goods that never materi­ alise, increased by 22 per cent to £239.3 million

IBERDROLA is selling a €2 billion 49 per cent stake in its East Anglia 3 windfarm to the Abu Dhabi company, Masdar.

Neither Iberdrola nor Masdar was prepared to confirm the agreement or even comment on it when reports first filtered through on October 24.

Nonetheless, industry sources quoted in the financial daily, Cinco Dias, were confident that the deal would go through.

Construction on the East Anglia 3 wind farm located in the North Sea off the Scottish coast began last year and should be operational by 2026.

With a 1.4­gigawatt capacity and ca­ pable of generating enough electricity

(€274.4 million) in personal and business losses.

Nevertheless, cases where criminals posing as a bank or the police persuad­ ed members of the public to transfer money into a sup­ posedly secure online ac­ count fell by 35 per cent.

Messages issued by the

banks themselves insisting that they would never make this kind of request have begun to sink in, UK Fi­ nance said.

The association drew par­ ticular attention to a 29 per cent increase in ‘romance scams’ where fraudsters conduct online relationships aimed solely at obtaining money, generally made in multiple payments, from targets who are often vul­ nerable and not particularly well­off.

Describing these stings as ‘particularly nasty’ UK Fi­ nance found that victims lost £18.5 million (€21.2 mil­ lion) between January and the end of June.

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OFFSHORE WINDFARM: Iberdrola’s East Anglia hub.

to supply approximately 1.3 million homes, it belongs to the Spanish multinational’s mammoth offshore East Anglia Hub which is the compa­ ny’s largest renewables project to

date. Last summer, Iberdrola engaged Goldman Sachs to find a buyer for a 49 per cent stake in East Anglia 3, with chairman Ignacio Sanchez Galan even­ tually choosing Masdar, the renew­ able energy arm of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala.

Masdar, whose investments in 40 countries are worth an estimated €30 billion, also paid €1.6 billion last July for a 49 per cent stake in Iberdrola’s second­largest offshore project, the Baltic Eagle offshore windfarm 30 kilo­ metres off Rugen Island in Germany.

Record broken

Flat beer sales

Low batteries

SANTANDER has reported at­ tributable record profits of €8.14 billion during the first nine months of 2023.

This was 11.3 per cent more than during the same period in 2022, putting the bank on course for ‘historic’ figures, thanks in part to a strong in­ crease in revenues, particularly in Europe and Mexico.

Santander’s third quarter at­ tributable profits of €2.9 billion were 20 per cent up on last year, announced Santander’s execu­ tive chairwoman Ana Botin.

“The group has achieved an­ other record quarter with earn­ ings per share up 17 per cent and a return on tangible equity of 14.8 per cent,” she said.

HEINEKEN sold less beer in the UK last summer owing to a 7 per cent price rise and cool, rainy weather that checked outdoor partying.

Dolf van den Brink, chief executive at Heineken, which also owns Amstel, Birra Moretti and Tiger, blamed July and Au­ gust’s “adverse weather” although sales picked up in September.

Beer sales throughout Europe fell by 7.6 per cent while prices rose by around 12 per cent owing to inflation and the growing popularity of premium ales and lagers.

Globally, the volume of sales dropped 4.2 per cent as prices rose 9.5 per cent, accounting for sales of €9.6 billion for the third quarter of the year.

Price inflation had slowed but there was less demand, with some markets facing “challenging macroeconomic con­ ditions,” Van den Brink said.

A £1 BILLION (€1.15 billion) allo­ cation for improving Britain’s electric vehicle (EV) charging fa­ cilities has not yet been used.

Announced by Rishi Sunak three years ago when the now PM was Chancellor of the Exche­ quer, the charging points were to have been installed at motorway service stations.

The fund is not yet accessible to applicants, while a pilot scheme scheduled for the end of 2022 was initially postponed un­ til spring 2023 and subsequently to this summer.

Sources in the EV sector have now told the UK media that the trial was “unlikely” to launch be­ fore Christmas and could be de­ layed until after a general elec­ tion.

A major issue SHARON WHITE, John Lewis chair, called on the police to allocate more resources to shoplifting and record all retail crime incidents.

She also wanted to see more stringent sentences for assaulting or abusing a retail worker, The Partnership, which also owns Waitrose, now suffers a £12 million (€13.75 million) year­on­ year increase in theft, White said.

Matt Hood, who heads the Co­ op grocery chain, also voiced frus­ tration at the lack of action against shoplifting which had cost the retailer £33 million (€37.83 million) during the first six months of this year.

This was becoming a major is­ sue, Hood warned in September.

Messi’s own goal LIONEL MESSI’s branding compa­ ny MGO Global received a Nas­ daq delisting warning after its shares lost 90 per cent of their val­ ue. These were originally worth $5 (€4.7), giving MGO Global a value of €58 million when it was floated last January. Instead, the company has failed to cash in on the name of the champion foot­ baller who now plays for Inter Mi­ ami, co­owned by David Beck­ ham. Messi receives a 12 per cent royalty for lending his name and image to merchandise, but slow sales have resulted in the Nasdaq warning.

Tiktok standoff EMPLOYEES at Majorel, the Barcelona company which moder­ ates content for internet platform TikTok, announced an indefinite strike.

Insistence on in­person working was the “straw that broke the camel’s back,” announced Work­ ers’ Solidarity and Unity (SUT), the union representing the employees.

The veto on working from home was the latest episode in a long his­ tory of non­payment, contract ir­ regularities and ‘mortifying hours’.

Together with moderating content that was frequently violent con­ tent, their working conditions were having a detrimental effect on employees’ mental health, the union maintained.

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Diageo

3.074,5

+50,0

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5.275,0

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42,47K

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+15,00

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20,44K

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643,02

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129,01K

2,09K

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695,26

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+0,67%

46,55K

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68,65K

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2.628,0

+23,0

+0,88%

15,18K

+3,30

+1,20%

51,28K

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2.705,5

+5,0

+0,18%

277,65K

368,70

+5,30

+1,46%

116,07K

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912,00

+16,20

+1,81%

57,51K

2.403,0

+13,0

+0,54%

41,73K

Smiths Group

1.604,00

+34,00

+2,17%

26,33K

12.635,0

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+0,12%

1,71K

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+48,0

+0,59%

2,58K

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12.870,0

+90,0

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5,57K

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1.626,00

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63,14K

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553,71

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18,12K

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636,00

+17,60

+2,85%

124,28K

Glencore

448,70

+3,45

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1,37M

Standard Chartered

616,80

+6,20

+1,01%

420,36K

GSK plc

1.445,60

+12,40

+0,86%

167,81K

Taylor Wimpey

110,43

+1,55

+1,42%

530,98K

Halma

1.824,5

+1,5

+0,08%

16,78K

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274,12

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+0,62%

259,14K

Hargreaves Lansdown

713,00

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+1,05%

43,83K

Tui

421,16

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+2,53%

66,47K

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1.927,00

+14,50

+0,76%

7,14K

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3.854,0

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121,99K

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607,80

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3,96M

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1.060,00

+6,00

+0,57%

24,04K

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143,43

+1,30

+0,92%

1,27M

Vodafone Group PLC

76,99

+0,89

+1,17%

1,77M

Imperial Brands

1.750,62

+21,50

+1,24%

80,93K

Whitbread

3.317,2

+27,0

+0,82%

10,93K

Informa

716,80

+15,00

+2,14%

100,71K

WPP

713,40

+18,20

+2,62%

142,35K

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Euro EUR/GBP: Up from £0.86 to £0.87 EUR/USD: Unchanged at $1.05 The euro traded in a wide range over the past month, with the single currency fluctuating in response to some mixed Eurozone data and its negative correlation with the US dollar.

In the last week of September, the single currency was pressured by both a strengthening US dollar as well as a deterioration in German business and consumer morale.

As we entered October the euro initially faltered in response to weak Eurozone retail sales figures, before stronger-than-expected Germany factory orders helped to revive EUR sentiment.

EUR exchange rates then wavered in mid-October as mixed Eurozone data, heightened geopolitical uncertainty and some hawkish European Central Bank (ECB) comments also infused volatility into the single currency.

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CURRENCY OUTLOOK: EURO UNDERMINED BY DOVISH ECB, POUND BUFFETED BY GLOOMY DATA The euro then stumbled at the end of October following the ECB’s latest policy meeting, following a dovish hold from the bank.

Looking ahead, EUR sentiment is likely to be primarily data driven, with the euro likely to face resistance if upcoming economic releases continue to disappoint.

Pound GBP/EUR: Down from €1.15 to €1.14 GBP/USD: Unchanged at $1.21 Trade in the pound has also been volatile in recent weeks in response to some uneven UK data and fluctuating market sentiment.

Sterling closed September on a broadly positive note as it was lifted by positive risk flows and an upwards revision to first quarter GDP. GBP exchange rates appreciated further at the start of October, buoyed by upwardly revised PMIs and comments from Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent, who refused to rule out another interest rate hike.

OCTOBER: The euro initially faltered in response to weak Eurozone sales.

The pound’s fortunes then soured in the second half of the month after the UK’s latest GDP figures failed to temper UK recession fears.

The disappointing data then continued, with signs of a slowing UK labour market, a startling plunge in retail sales and another contraction in private sector growth all pilled pressure on Sterling.

Looking ahead, the focus for GBP investors will now turn to the BoE’s latest interest rate decision at the start of November. The bank is wide-

ly expected to leave interest rates on hold, which could exert pressure on the pound, particularly if policymakers are coy regarding the possibility of hiking again in the future.

US Dollar USD/GBP: Unchanged at $0.82 USD/EUR: Unchanged at €0.94 The US dollar fluctuated over the past four weeks amid shifting Federal Reserve interest rate expectations and risk-off flows.

Fed policymakers adopted a broadly dovish outlook in October,

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with multiple officials suggesting that a recent surge in US Treasury yields might make further monetary tightening from the bank redundant.

Some mixed US data muddied the water a little however, with strongerthan-expected inflation and a robust non-farm payrolls print suggesting there might still be room for the US central bank to raise rates.

At the same time, the US dollar also found support in recent weeks as the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Hamas weighed on market risk appetite and bolstered demand for safe-haven assets.

The Federal Reserve’s impending interest rate decision will be in the spotlight at the start of November.

While USD investors are confident the bank won’t alter interest rates this month, the US dollar may strengthen if the Fed leaves the door open to raising rates again in the future.

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Onward and upward LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT SO, there I was, waking up in a suite of the plaza hotel New York, looking forward to a date with one of the most famous female artists in the world, the hugely talented Diana Ross of the Supremes. According to Mary, one of the trio members, she was ‘really gonna love me’ and that evening, after we watched the show in the Wardorf Blue Room would join us at the table, making up a four­ some with Tom Jones and herself.

Believe me if this doesn’t make you feel you’ve actually arrived, you need some kind of mental assessment.

Central Park looked lovely as I viewed it through the spacious windows of the hotel suite and, after ordering breakfast, languished on the bed pe­ rusing the 13 channels on an Ameri­ can TV, (when the UK was still only managing to present three!) Around 11 or so I decided to ring Tom.

Although they were at a different hotel he had given me the code need­ ed to obtain a connection through the operator. (Still a necessity for pri­ vacy in the lives of laddie dah’s of our world!) No reply. Dozing off I decided to call later. After all he’d had some night. (Hopefully mine was yet to come!) Still no reply.

They were staying at the Wardorf, so I decided to give it one more try and go for as stroll in the park. I tried again. Mary answered. ‘Hey baby’ slurred a bleary voice. ‘We’re not up yet. Try us later’. With that she dis­ connected. I’m not too sure what came over me at that point. I didn’t want to be a pain. I was certainly rid­ ing high myself; en route to Nashville, where I was about to become the first Limey ever to appear at the Grand ol Oprey!

I decided to go for a jaunt around New York. Later, after a couple of beers, I found myself in the first 24­ hour picture house I had ever experi­ enced. There I made the mistake that I’ve rather regretted ever since, I nod­ ded off. Difficult to remember how

long I slept, but when I left the cine­ ma it was actually dark. I decided to return to the hotel. Feeling a bit em­ barrassed about my situation; plus the fact I was already late, I elected to give the promises of an evening with the Supremes and Tom a miss.

What a berk. I spent the rest of the night watching telly and having a few lone drinks in the hotel suite. The next morning, before I left for the air­ port, I gave Tom a ring. Mary an­ swered and as soon as she realised it was me gave me a real earful. ‘Where the hell were you last night?’ she en­ thused. Trying to explain I couldn’t get hold of them, didn’t go down too well. ‘We tried to call your room 20 times’ she said, ‘where did you get to’? After endeavouring to explain what had occurred, I finally hung up.

Neither were obviously too happy with the result. Apparently Diana was very disappointed. Ah well. On­ ward.

Keep the faith.

Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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FEATURE

ROCK SLAMS WAXWORK FAMOUS wrestler turned movie star; Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson was chosen by a French Museum to be immor­ talised in wax.

He was the first winner of the Grévin Awards, created by a wax museum of the same name situated in Paris and the sculptors were excited to be given the challenge of creating a life size reproduction of this larger than life character.

According to the museum, sculptor Stéphane Barret had to rely on photos and videos to create a figure as close to reality as possible, without ac­ tually meeting him and they even sent members of the team to several gyms hoping to find someone of similar build.

Once the body and fea­ tures were complete, artists took a painstaking 10 days to The original waxwork reproduce his Samoan tattoos of The Rock and they took three attempts to get his eyes right as they started off as too dark which elongated his face.

Finally, they were satisfied with the result but when the fin­ ished waxwork was unveiled on October 16, there was fan crit­ icism over the light skin tone of the figure and even the Rock, known for his catchphrase “Smell what the Rock is cooking” joined in the criticism reportedly telling them to “update my wax figure with some important details, starting with my skin colour.”

In response, Museum director Yves Delhommeau told the AFP news agency the problem would be resolved and partially blamed the skin tone on a “lighting issue” but he did say The Rock would visit the museum “later on to see if there are other modifications that need to be made.”

Credit: Musée Grévin

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FEATURE

Advertising Feature

Modern stylish state-of-the-art convector heaters OVER many years Neater Heaters have be­ come the first choice of many expats living in Spain.

Behind our stylish Scandinavian designs are a modern state­of­the­art convector heater that can match any on the market for economy and efficiency, and beats all the serious competition hands down on price.

The real secret of these heaters is the computer­age technology in the form of extruded aluminium in the construction of the heating element. This material and the design creates a huge surface area for heat transfer, which means more air can be heated for less cost.

Neater Heaters use convection princi­ pals and are designed so that the electrici­ ty you put into the heater is converted to heat as cheaply as possible. When you turn on the heater the element warms up rapidly and heats the air around it, this air rises and draws more cold air into the heater. Because the element is extremely efficient and is de­ signed to have a huge surface area a large

NEATER HEATERS: Efficient, effective, economical.

quantity of air is heated very quickly. If your room has the correct sized heater, it will take

about 20 minutes to warm up from cold, after which the heater

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eases off and works at about two­thirds ca­ pacity, (depending on various external influ­ ences).

Our heaters are not only efficient, effective, and economical, but as you would expect from a Scandinavian product, they are ex­ tremely stylish and practical. There is a model that will suit anyone, from the BEHA, (Blue­ tooth option or Wi­Fi option) and the NEO Wi­Fi, so that you can control your heaters easily via a Wi­Fi APP but still being able to control them manually if preferred, or the trendy original style Neo with digital controls and a choice of colours and if you are limited for wall space then available for purchase are factory designed feet to enable the heater to be freestanding.

However, a few years ago we added the NEO Wi­Fi Compact model. This heater shares the design technology and ethos of the current NEO heaters, but it has two differ­ ences: It is much smaller in length, thus able to fit into tighter wall spaces, plus this model has the added bonus of a 2.5 kw version as well.

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Rules of the road WHEN I got my Spanish driving licence nearly five years ago, it was dif­ ficult to go back to the beginning and take the theory test like I was 16 years old again. Even though I’d been driving for 35 years.

But the US and Spain have no agreement on driving licences. Well, each state in the US de­ termines their rules re­ garding driving licences in their state. We have no national driving li­ cence there.

I studied and took all the practice tests online.

And I passed the test the first time, after sweating bullets. The rules of the road here are very different than

where we are from. And it took some memorisa­ tion and serious focus to track all the subtleties.

When Jeff took the ex­ ams a year later, he was even more nervous than I was. And frustrated.

Especially after riding in taxis and observing the difference between the law and the practicali­ ties of everyday driving in the narrow warrens of the streets in most Spanish cities. But now, that has all changed.

Recently, we were picking up something in our local town. Jeff stopped the car in the narrow road, put on the emergency flashers, then ran inside to collect our order while I stayed

in the car. I noted this bold move but said nothing.

And then, he commit­ ted the quintessential move of Spanish drivers everywhere and I knew he had finally settled in to driving in his adopted country. Jeff needed to unload something in the city. In the past he would have secured parking and struggled with it for a few blocks.

But not on that fateful day. He pulled up onto the pavement and parked. No flashers. Like we owned the place.

Suddenly, everything shifted, and I knew that we are locals now and we’d never move back to the US.

Kelli Field is an American expat writer/blogger living in rural Galicia, and a volunteer for Age in Spain. Some of her other writing about moving to and living in Spain can be found at www.vivaespanamovingtospain.com If you'd like to get in touch with Age In Spain, we can be reached at info@ageinspain.org (+34 932 209 741)

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$1 Million drop locked container saying that anyone who watched his lat­ est movie One Man Show and could decipher a clue to the combination on the lock could have the money.

Although more than

290,000 people reportedly viewed the film so there was no winner and he then had to think about how to dis­ tribute the money.

There was a suggestion that it should go to charity

but this wasn’t really as me­ dia friendly as he wanted al­ though he arranged for each bank note to have a QR code stuck on it with details of worthy charities.

So, what he did was con­ tact 100,000 followers and give them a clue of where to be at a certain time and a certain day where they could be in a for a great bit of good luck and reportedly 4,000 people turned up at the ap­ pointed spot (as well as po­ lice and paramedics).

There was much anticipa­ tion as the time drew nearer and then those who were

NEWS Credit: https://onemanshow.cz

THINGS have changed dra­ matically since the commu­ nist days of Czechoslovakia and membership of the Eu­ ropean Union appears to have helped the Czech Re­ public.

A popular influencer, actor and TV presenter Kamil Bar­ tosek got hold of $1 million in $1 bills (around €920,000) and placed them all into a

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KAMIL BARTOSEK: A popular influencer and actor.

present heard the sound of a helicopter in the distance which eventually came into view carrying the container underneath.

At the given time, over a field in the town of Lis, a trap door opened in the contain­ er and the million dollars fluttered down to the ground with people using shopping bags and even

opened umbrellas to collect the cash.

In the event, Kamil Bar­ tosek received worldwide coverage, 4,000 people got some extra money and his film became one of the most watched of its kind in the Czech Republic.

There were no reports of anyone being injured in the rush..

Tourism increase

Anna Ellis IT’S good news for the tourism industry in France!

According to GlobalData, France is anticipated to wit­ ness a significant annual in­ crease in international ar­ rivals, projected to grow at a rate of 12.1 per cent be­ tween 2022 and 2025.

This projection indicates that by 2025, France is ex­ pected to attract an estimat­ ed 93.7 million international travellers annually, solidify­ ing its position as the world’s foremost tourist destination.

France’s popularity ex­

tends beyond Europe, with travellers from the United Kingdom, Germany, and Bel­ gium, as well as from distant locations such as China and the United States, all con­ tributing to its appeal.

Hannah Free, a travel and tourism analyst at GlobalDa­ ta, affirmed this trend, stat­ ing that “Spain closely fol­ lows France, with 71.66 million international tourists, followed by Turkey with 50.45 million, and Italy with 49.81 million inbound international tourists in 2022.”

France and Spain consis­ tently maintain their status as top travel destinations and serve as prominent leaders in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI).

The TTDI assesses various factors that contribute to the long­term success and adaptability of the global travel and tourism sector.

Europe continues to be the world’s leading destina­ tion for international in­ bound tourist arrivals both before and after the health crisis.

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INTERVIEW

IT WAS in 1971, that a suave young actor set many a heart racing when he first appeared as James Bellamy in the popular series Upstairs Downstairs which was to run for five seasons.

Now, 52 years later, Simon Williams remains a handsome and very friendly figure who is still immersed in most aspects of show business and is about to make a flying visit to the Costa del Sol. He was a pleasure to interview, as escaping from his much loved grandchildren he spoke to me on a video call from the garden of his home in Henley­on­Thames.

That deep warm cultured voice is still the same, although there are understandably some signs of age as he is now 77, but he is still working and we chatted about his career and the pivotal roles that he has played.

As an actor Simon has appeared on stage, in films, TV and radio but he is also an author and playwright, as well as having two film scripts which await development.

He was coming over specially to give a talk to the Arts Society of Benahavis on

Credit: Simon Williams

Interview with Simon Williams

Actor, writer and all round nice guy Simon Williams.

Halloween Night, October 31 about the Upsides and Downsides of Upstairs Downstairs and promised to share some secrets with the audience.

Clearly this successful TV show kick­ started the young actor’s career and

since then he has appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows as well as theatre and radio.

One franchise that has been close to his acting career is Dr Who and he appeared as Group Captain Gilmore with Sylvester McCoy as Dr Who in the 1988 four episode series Remembrance of the Daleks, which then spawned numerous radio stories starring his character, better known as ‘Chunky’ Gilmore.

Asked of his experience and feelings towards Spain he said ”My brother­in­ law had a place near one of the Alhaurins on the Costa del Sol and we were regular visitors to that beautiful part of the world.

“I was proud to have one of my plays, Nothing is Perfect translated into Spanish and I enjoyed seeing it in Madrid as it toured much of Spain starring the incredibly successful Josema Yuste.

“I jumped at the chance to make this flying visit to Marbella when invited, even though I’ll only be there for one night!”

As many will know, Simon plays the

character of Justin Elliott in The Archers and has been that character since 2014, but still thinks of himself as a ‘new boy’ although he enjoys the role considerably.

The actors only get paid if they are appearing in an episode and there is no retainer, so if they are mentioned they receive nothing and are only paid when they record, but Simon says the proceedings are quite fun as they don’t have to dress up, don’t have to learn the script and any sound of kissing is the actor or actress kissing their own hand.

Simon enjoys all aspects of his art but admits that he does worry about appearing on the stage in case his memory lets him down and fears that because he worries about this, his subconscious thoughts could work against him.

A modest man, he brushed over the fact that he is closely associated with charities connected with actors and suggested that most of the artists he knew did what they can to help those in the profession who may be suffering hard times.

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FACE MASKS: Now more convenient.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Face mask sticks: Skincare’s compact revolution SKINCARE is constantly evolving, and face mask sticks are its latest innova­ tive stride. Imagine facial

masks, but in a convenient stick form, reminiscent of oversized lip balms. Here’s why they’re a beauty game­changer: 1. Portability: Compact and mess­free, they’re perfect for on­the­go ap­ plications, from travel to gym sessions.

2. Efficiency: They min­ imise waste by dispensing

just the right amount, eliminating the common issues of traditional masks.

3. Hygiene: Direct­to­ face application means no dipping fingers, reducing contamination risks.

4. Versatility: Available in diverse formulations, they cater to various skin needs, from hydration to exfoliation.

As with all skincare, it’s vital to choose a product tailored to your skin type and always conduct a patch­test. In essence, face mask sticks represent the beauty industry’s response to modern needs, combin­ ing convenience with func­ tionality, making them an essential addition to to­ day’s skincare routines.

Changing your routine ADAPTING your skincare routine to Spain’s varied climate is essential for all ex­ pats.

The hot, dry summers require hydration through light, water­based moisturis­ ers, while cooler, wetter regions may need richer creams.

Don’t forget sunscreen; Spain’s sun can be intense, making SPF a daily necessi­ ty. Adjusting to seasonal changes is key too, with a switch to thicker moisturisers in winter and oil­controlling products in summer.

Local Spanish products often contain ingredients suited to the climate, such as olive oil and aloe vera.

Embracing these local solutions and being mindful of the climate’s effects on your skin can lead to a radiant, healthy complexion all year round.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Staying stylishly fit : Elegance without effort THE French have an enviable reputation for maintaining their physique, and they do it with style. Forget the rigor­ ous gym routines and restric­ tive diets; the French ap­ proach to fitness is about balance, enjoyment, and liv­ ing life to the fullest.

Here’s how you can em­ brace the French way of stay­ ing fit without ever slipping into Lycra: 1. Moderation Over Depri­ vation: The French believe in savouring every bite, but in moderation. It’s not about cutting out foods but enjoy­

RELAX & REJUVENATE: Take a long bath.

ing them in sensible portions.

2. Joyful Movement: Exer­ cise isn’t seen as a chore but a pleasure. Whether it’s a leisurely stroll or a dance, it’s

about moving with joy.

3. Stay Active in Daily Life: The French lifestyle involves constant move­ ment, be it

Be happy and glow NORDIC beauty brands take a cue from Scandinavian design: clean lines and minimalism without sacrificing aesthetics. Skin­care products are clearly labelled without superfluous descriptors; bathroom vanities are kept free of clutter. “Nordic women want things to be fast, easy and effi­ cient,” said Danish aesthetician Pernille Holm­Larsen.

“The concept is large­ ly based on the ‘less is more’ philosophy of Nordic people, from their simple skin routines and healthy diets to their work­life balance and how one leads their happiest life,” added Jo­ hanna Paavilainen, US marketing di­ rector for Finnish skin­care brand

walking to the market or tak­ ing the stairs.

4. Kitchen Workouts: Be­ lieve it or not, the French say you can sculpt your abs in the kitchen. It’s about mindful eating and preparing meals from scratch.

5. Relax and Rejuvenate: For the French, relaxation isn’t a luxury; it’s essential.

Whether it’s reading a book or taking a long bath, relax­ ation is key to overall well­be­ ing.

6. Age is Just a Number: Fit­ ness doesn’t have an expira­ tion date. The French

Lumene, which is credited with bring­ ing ‘Nordic Beauty’ to North Amer­ ica. “This also transforms to the Finnish beauty ideal: If you are happy, your face radiates a certain kind of glow no make­up can ever achieve.”

believe in staying active and enjoying life at every age.

In essence, the French se­ cret to fitness is about em­ bracing life, finding joy in the little things, and understand­ ing that balance is the key to a healthy life.

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COMMUNITY

COMMENTS

Earlier this week, the thorny matter of 90/180 raised its head as one newspaper reported that Spain still wants to appeal to the European Union to allow British passport holders to spend 180 continuous days out of 360 in Spain.

Whilst this seems unlikely, we posed the question on the web as to whether this is a good idea and if it is even feasible and received the following comments:

“

The rule is not exclusive to the UK. Robert Faraday

Why should Brits get special treatment. Spain should try and attract more visitors from within the EU. Johm

They cannot change that rule.

It’s a common rule for all the Schengen states, since there are no borders, any exception could travel to the other Schengen countries unchallenged.

It will not happen, Brexit means Brexit.

Rosie

Will the snowbirds be taking the Winter Fuel Allowance whilst spending the winter months in Spain? A benefit denied to resident pensioners.

R. Welbourn

No. Brian Rae

Over-tourism and unruly tourists are a problem in many tourist places in Spain. The 90/180 rule may help that situation if most of the tourists are from the UK. If UK people are still complaining about a rule that applies to all third countries, they should have thought about that before they shot themselves in the foot.

Sheree Ruiz

Spain has no say in the matter. The rule is not only for the Brits. They made their decision now live with the consequences.

Richard Baylor

Road visibility Hi, I have nothing against cyclists, in fact I admire them training for La Vuelta, going up and down these hills in Spain.

But are their lives worth less than about €50?

They wear dark or black clothing and are not very easy to see when they go out of the bright sun into a shaded area on the road.

It only costs about €50 for front and rear flashing lights and a High Vis bolero jacket that is reflective and fluorescent.

I would like to see Trafico introduce compulsory lights on bikes at all times.

We motorists have to wear a High Vis jacket if we exit the car on the highway and also most cars now have running lights. Please cyclists spend a little cash to perhaps save your life.

Regards John from Terreros

Greta Thunberg I wish I had been as smart, and had the guts to speak out, as did that stupid little girl .

Allow me via Wiki to inform you that Thunberg’s rise to world fame made her a leader in the climate activist community. She also faced heavy criticism, much of it mocking her as a naïve teenager. Thunberg’s influence on the world stage has been described by The Guardian and other media outlets as the ‘Greta effect’. She has received numerous honours and awards, including an honorary Fellowship of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, inclusion in Time’s 100 most influential people, being the youngest Time Person of the Year, inclusion in the Forbes list of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women (2019), and multiple nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Not bad for a ‘stupid little girl’ hey Philip.

John Little

Greta Thunberg is a grifter and punk little woke chick. Who’s 15 minutes of fame are over… hopefully.

D Bath

Clock change I believed that the decision of whether to change at all and to which time zone was to be left to individual countries.

Neil Friday

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year, largely attributed to the return of tourists from distant locations.

Concurrently, there was a decrease in the number of local residents opting for vacation, leading to a

striking disparity in the overall tourism landscape.

Campsites registered a notable surge in visitor numbers, particularly from various parts of Europe, while hotels encountered a decrease in their occu­ pancy rates.

Even in the face of re­ duced local presence, well­known tourist desti­ nations along the coastal regions and mountainous areas managed to main­ tain consistent levels of visitation.

The hotel occupancy rates in the cooler north­ ern regions of France ex­ hibited an increase during this summer, while the southern regions, affected by heatwaves, witnessed a decline in the number of visitors.

As a whole, the hotel oc­ cupancy rate for mainland France during June and Ju­ ly stood at 74 per cent, closely resembling the rates observed in 2022.

SPAIN is a melting pot of nationals from pat community,” she explained. different countries and due to its memberAdding “I love it here and although a I ship of the European Union, attracts resi- work hard, there is such a lot to do and I endents from the 26 members as well as joy cycling, golf, padel and working other countries as well. out as well as the gastronoEach week, we plan to my and just being with speak to a European the many friends who has made the we have made.” decision to settle Jitka spent here and for this, several years the first of an onworking with going series we different real spoke to Jitka estate agents Faull from the but branched Czech Republic out and set who now lives beup her own tween Estepona agency Cenand Marbella. trum Marbella Jitka moved to Spain which caters mainly with her English partner for Czech and Slovak Jitka Faull. after they spent time in both clients who want to own London and then Florida, but when property in Spain and feel comthey experienced problems with securing fortable dealing with someone who speaks their green cards, decided to move back to their language.

Europe.

“Naturally I miss my family, but I can say “What we wanted was somewhere that for sure that I don’t miss commuting and was warm but within easy travelling dis- now have a really wide range of friends partance of both London and Prague, so we ticularly from Spain, UK, Czech Republic, settled on the Costa del Sol which has the Belgium and Sweden so I am really glad we added bonus of an extended European ex- made the move.”

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Anna Ellis THE 2023 summer tourism season in France experi­ enced a substantial up­ surge in the number of vis­ itors, surpassing the statistics of the previous

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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 CARS, VANS, ANY RESGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE / EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN / UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701

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 therobertsonclan@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 webpage – www.robertsoncars -spain,com or text me whatsapp 608 658 785 Email: therobertsonclan@gmail.com

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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.robertsoncars -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 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 therobertsonclan@ gmail.com ROBERTSON CARS SALE SALE SALE NEW ARRIVAL CABRIO BMW 420 DIESEL AUTOMATIC ONLY 59,000KMS Comfortable four-seater, just services October, always kept n garage. Careful Expat owner, new grandchild forces seal.

Stunning white with tan leather, condition like new be quick bargain BMW for €25,995. Call/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 phone me and I will bring it to you for a test drive. Email therobert sonclan@gmail.com ROBERTSON CARS SALE SALE SALE 4x4 RANGE ROVER SPORT 2022 LOW KILOMETERS 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.robertsoncarsspain.com or text/Whatsapp me: 608 658 785 Email therobertsonclan@gmail.com WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995,

our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 952 147 834. (200726)

CAR SERVICES ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074

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) 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 (304671)

MUSIC DAVID CHRISTIANCLARK 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)

2 - 8 November 2023 PASSPORT RENEWALS UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photos.

Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (290153)

PEST CONTROL 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)

PETS 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.catand dogworld.com (304242)

PET CHARITY ACE CHARITY ‘El Refugio’ in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the town hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.acecharity.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.horseres cuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel.

610 845 491 or 656 935 613 (93322) SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321)

SOS ANIMAL REFUGE we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive.

We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect.

So, if you are having a clearout, 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.

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

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PROPERTY WANTED WWW.INTERMARBE LLA.COM Costa del Sol Property Sales & Long term rentals wanted. All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008. Email i n fo @ i n t e r m a r b e l l a . c o m (303052) THINKING of selling your property or interested in a current valuation? We have clients actively looking for properties from Torremolinos to Calahonda. List with us and let us sell your property. Call Joe 626 864 683 (304019)

PROPERTY FOR SALE WWW.INTERMARBELLA. COM Costa del Sol Property for sale. All areas / all budgets / all types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008 Email info@inter marbella.com (303052) SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call and let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property.

List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please call 685 524 921. (290189)

PROP MAINTENANCE STARLIGHT Property Cleaning & Maintenance All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. Persiana repairs, Decorating, Electrial & Plumbing repairs. 682 636451 www.starlight-spain. com (303142)

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REMOVALS/STORAGE 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 17 th November 2023. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (304200)

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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) A & J R E M O V A L S Fo r a l l y o u r c l e a ra n c e , d e l i v e r y and removal needs. Moving never looked so good.

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ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.design (101730) ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (302477)

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

All areas covered. Quality guaranteed. 952 663 141/ 670 409 759 info@envirocare spain.com www.enviro carespain.com (304164)

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits.

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SPECIALTY SERVICES 3 IN 1. Nurse 17 years experience, Cleaner, Home help. English / Dutch speaking. Limited slots available €30 per hour. WhatsApp or Call 690 849 277, 24 hours (304638)

SWIMMING POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE, & Repairs, including heaters & regrouts. Friendly & reliable service. Malaga to Estepona & inland areas. 678 791 495 / 951 536 389 w w w. s p a r k l e n r i p p l e . n e t (303027) SWIMMING Pool Heating Pumps, Pool Covers, Rollers, Filtration Systems. 28 years installation history in Spain. Envirocare.

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70 EWN 2 - 8 November 2023 ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack ORIGINALLY designed by for­ mer aeronautics engineer Malcolm Sayer, on its release in 1961, Enzo Ferrari de­ scribed the Series 1 Jaguar E­ type as “the most beauti­ ful car ever made.” Sixty years on, with Sayer’s mathematically per­ fect lines flowing seam­ lessly from long nose to shapely rear, it remains to many one of the most beautiful and genuinely iconic cars ever to grace the tarmac.

Having spent over a decade sourcing the finest examples of these cars for restoration from across the UK and Eu­ rope, Chedeen Battick ­ an au­ tomotive engineer, founded Helm Motorcars to create what he terms a new stan­ dard in Jaguar customisation.

The company has an­ nounced the second in their series of Jaguar E­type Series 1 launches: the Roadster. With sumptuous bespoke leather interiors, the company aims to preserve the E­type for the next generation, while elevat­

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Helm Jaguar E-type - a modern icon JAGUAR: With sumptuous bespoke leather interiors.

ing the driving ex­ perience.

Despite the beauty of its lines, the original E­type was beset with unreliable elec­ tronics, a troublesome carbu­ retor and a less than luxurious black plastic interior. Helm Motorcars has revitalised the car for today’s standards.

In the 60 years since Mal­ colm Sayer’s design first wowed the automotive world, huge improvements in technology and techniques mean that by utilising every­

thing from 3D printing, LCD dis­ plays and parking sensor technology, soft­close doors and bespoke inertia seatbelts to upgrades in paint and met­ alwork as well as the quality of materials throughout, this E­type is a modern classic in more ways than one.

Working with the

renowned Bill Amberg Stu­ dio to design the leather inte­ riors as well as a pair of unique, made to measure weekend bags has, says the company, updated the E­Type interior with sensitivity and flair.

Amberg was keen to intro­ duce classic English racing de­

tail in the leatherwork, using a combination of the finest suede and leathers previously used only in luxury residential interiors, playing up the textu­ ral differences between the two materials.

The use of vegetable­ tanned black leather adds a feel of discreet luxury, and was created alongside the

chassis build.

The company says that this has been the hardest project so far undertaken, demand­ ing countless prototypes and the development of a num­ ber of ‘firsts’ in terms of de­ sign, development and engi­ neering.

As for the final result ­ car number two in a strictly limited edi­ tion of just 20 ­ had a build time of over 6,000 hours. Only 20 cars will be pro­ duced, all to the exact specification of the owners.

1 in 4 cars on UK’s roads were made in China.

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The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 VWITH its robust design, the all­elec­ tric crossover model exudes self­confi­ dence and a thirst for adventure. The ALL4 all­wheel drive makes the pow­ erful MINI Countryman SE ALL4 a reli­ able companion with all­terrain trac­ tion on any surface.

The all­electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4 is a reliable companion for ex­ ploring new paths. As a spacious crossover model, the versatile adven­ turer enables locally emission­free mobility on a wide variety of terrain.

This is guaranteed by the powerful ALL4 all­wheel drive, extended driving assistance functions, partially auto­ mated Level 2 driving and an electric range of up to 433 kilometers accord­ ing to the WLTP test cycle.

The modern, minimalistic design with clearly designed surfaces and wider wheel arches reinforces the look of the MINI Countryman SE ALL4.

Two powerful electric motors with a total output of 230 kW/313 hp and a torque of 494 Nm guide the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 through any ter­ rain.

With rapid charging with DC at up to 130 kW, just under 30 minutes are enough to charge the battery from 10

Suitable for any terrain and fully electric.

percent to 80 per cent. Customers can optimize the charging process at any time through easy­to­understand set­ tings and view them via the MINI app.

The design of the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 underlines the character of the crossover model through the ver­ tical orientation of the body details.

The distinctive front grille, the distinc­ tive headlights and the very sculptural bonnet underline the appearance.

Short overhangs and slim contouring give the vehicle’s silhouette an ele­ gant definition.

Advanced technology and high­ quality materials are found in the in­ terior. In addition, the new MINI Driv­ ing Sounds in the all­electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4 create a unique ambiance.

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Multitasking drivers

By John Ensor THE DGT have launched an awareness campaign to re­ mind drivers of the risk of dis­ tractions while behind the wheel and shared some bizarre examples.

Multitasking is an enviable skill, and the arguments about who is better at it, men or women, could go on forev­ er. However, the advice from the DGT is please don’t at­ tempt it while driving.

The DGT recently initiated a campaign highlighting driving distractions, which are re­ sponsible for a significant number of accidents.

While mobile phones are a frequent feature as the main cause of distractions, the cam­ paign’s images also depict a range of some of the more unusual behaviour, writes Telecinco.es.

Images captured by the DGT show a wide­ranging col­ lection of driving misde­ meanours. One driver was happily tootling along while brushing his teeth. Not to be

MULTITASKING: Not a good idea at the wheel of a car.

outdone, one woman was filmed texting on her phone and moments later with one hand on the wheel, the other holding a spoon, she tucked into a bowlful of stew.

Francisco Paz of DAC Do­ cencia remarked, “You cannot commit more infractions at the same time than what we see in this video.”

Another video features a woman juggling food in one hand whilst wearing head­ phones, a combination that’s bound to decrease road awareness. “In the end, the response to any incident is never to be good in this case,” said Paz. There’s also footage of a man lighting a cigarette,

with both hands completely off the steering wheel while looking out of the window. In another instance, a driver was observed with paperwork all over the dashboard, while he checked several other docu­ ments on his lap.

Worryingly, three out of 10 penalties relate to mobile phone usage, indicating the prolific instances of phone­re­ lated distractions.

Such reckless behaviour en­ dangers not just the driver but all road users. Although some of the examples are straight from an episode of Mr Bean, it is a poignant reminder that full attention is vital when driving.

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ANDALUCIA WALKING FOOTBALL LEAGUE AC Benahavis Over 60s underline early intent!

Mark Cooper. Paul Koster and Mark Sylvester with two, including a penalty, replied for Torrox.

This win takes AC Benahavis to the top of the league and significantly im­ proves their goal dif­ ference, which may prove extremely im­ portant by the end of the campaign.

A lot more going on!

Apart from AWFL League fixtures and our upcoming An­ dalucia Cup Competition, sponsored by Axarfusion, two more walking football tournaments are on the hori­ zon, involving teams from our league. The first is The Rojales Walking Football Cup, organised by Esquina Park Rangers on November 9 and 10 starting at 10.00am,

and teams from AC Bena­ havis and Malaga are en­ tered, as well as our old friends from The Walking Dead and several clubs from the UK. The second is a mini, one day tournament being host­ ed by Gibraltar WFC for Over 60s teams, again involving teams from AC Benahavis

Max Verstappen breaks own record A 16TH chequered flag of the current 2023 Formula 1 cam­ paign saw Max Verstappen break his own record for the number of wins in one sea­ son.

The three­time Dutch world champion was simply unbeatable as he totally dom­ inated the race at the Autó­ dromo Hermanos Rodríguez on Sunday, October 29.

Despite the Red Bull start­ ing in third place behind the Ferrari’s of Charles LeClerc and Carlos Sainz, this season’s stunning form meant that it would only be a matter of time before Verstappen headed the field.

It took him just one corner in fact after screaming past Sainz as the lights turned green and then pulling level with the French driver as the

braking zone approached.

As the front three negotiat­ ed Turn 1, Sergio Perez threw himself into the mix. Racing in front of his home fans, the Mexican Red Bull driver somehow managed to clip LeClerc and his race was over for the day.

The safety car had to be de­ ployed after a red flag was shown when Kevin Mag­ nussen’s Naas crashed into the barriers at high­speed in the Esses after suffering sus­ pension failure on Lap 32. The Dane was uninjured but he would take no further part in the race.

Britain’s Lewis Hamilton had an excellent drive, finish­ ing second on the podium af­ ter starting from sixth on the grid. As a result, he is now on­ ly 20 points adrift of Perez in

the championship with three races still to go.

Charles LeClerc had to set­ tle for third with his team­ mate Sainz beating off the challenge of George Russell's Mercedes to claim fourth.

With just four laps remain­ ing, Russell found himself dropping to sixth after being passed at Turn 6 by Lando Norris in the McLaren. The Brit weaved his way through the field from 19th to grab an impressive finish.

Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo crowned a wonderful day by taking seventh in the Al­ phaTauri, with the other McLaren of Oscar Piastri ­ an­ other Aussie ­ finishing eighth.

The top 10 was rounded out by the Williams of Alex Albon and Esteban Ocon in the Alpine.

and Malaga, on Decem­ ber 6, kicking off at 11.00am.

So, if you’re in either of these areas on those dates, come along and see the game played at first hand.

And remember…….. ……all of our clubs are keen to introduce our sport to new members.

If you are interested in keeping up your good health, developing old and new sporting skills and meeting some great, like­minded peo­ ple, you can find out more about your local club and the Andalucia Walking Football League by accessing their Facebook pages; and watch out for the imminent intro­ duction of the League’s own website, which will be up and running very shortly!

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South Africa win World Cup SOUTH AFRICA claimed a record fourth Rugby World Cup title on the evening of October 28, after beating New Zealand 12­11 in Paris.

Three penalty kicks from Handre Pollard put South Africa comfortably in the lead but a Richie Mo’unga kick then closed the gap to 9­3.

The All Blacks finished the match with 14 players on the field after captain Sam Cane was red­carded in the 27th minute. After a review, his yellow card was upgraded when he was judged to have committed a high tackle on Jesse Kriel.

Cane made history as the first player to ever be sent off in a Rugby World Cup final and he left the pitch with his team losing 9­3. Pollard added another penalty be­ fore the break to send his side in 12­3 ahead at half­ time.

A try in the second half

from Beauden Barrett ­ who became the first player to score in two Rugby World Cup Finals ­ inspired a spirited fightback by the All Blacks.

However, the single point advantage was all it took and the Springboks managed to hold their nerves and clinch victory by the narrowest of margins to hold the trophy aloft. It was their third one­ point victory in the knockout stages of the tournament.

Their win at the Stade de France saw the Springboks regain the Webb Ellis Cup that they won four years ago in Japan where they beat England in the 2019 final.

Speaking to ITV after the game, a euphoric Pieter­ Steph du Toit, named the player of the match, said: “The last three games have been quite tough, each one we have played has been a fi­ nal and each one we have won by one point.”

Fans miss Bellingham’s debut THANKS to a law dating back to the 1960s, Saturday’s much­anticipated El Clasico featuring Jude Bellingham was not able to be viewed live in the UK. On Saturday, October 28, the football world turned its attention to Spain’s Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, as Futbol Club Barcelona meet Real Madrid. But for fans in the UK, a decades­old regulation kept them from witnessing the much­anticipat­ ed El Clasico debut of England’s own Jude Bellingham, wrote a news source.

The UK has a unique broadcasting rule in place, dating back to the 1960s. No football matches can be aired between 2.45pm and 5.15pm UK time. The pur­ pose of this law is to encourage fans to attend local matches in person, particu­ larly in the smaller leagues, preventing top­tier games from overshadowing them.

Saturday’s El Clasico, arguably the world’s most famous football derby, be­ tween Barcelona and Real Madrid, kicked off at 4.15pm Spanish time, specifically scheduled for maximum exposure around the world. This translates to 3.15pm in the UK, falling squarely within the broadcasting blackout period.

This isn’t a modern phenomenon. The rule’s origins trace back to complaints from Burnley’s president in the 1960s. He believed televised matches adversely im­ pacted attendances at lower­league

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AWFL Over 60s AC Benahavis 9 v 3 Torrox Tornadoes Last weekend, Benahavis played hosts to a Torrox side struggling to field their strongest line­up, with their keeper in hospital and three key outfield players unavail­ able for unavoidable person­ al reasons.

Consequently, despite the best efforts of the visitors, it was no surprise that the home team raced into a big lead, scoring within the first minute, and racking up sev­ en and hitting the woodwork on several occasions before half time with only one goal in reply. However, Torrox fought back bravely and ef­ fectively drew the second period 2 ­ 2, resulting in a 9 ­ 3 win for Benahavis. Scorers for the home side were Brian Barnett, Colin Mc Geary and Rob Fitzgerald with two each, and a hat­trick for

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REAL MADRID STAR: Jude Bellingham.

games.

Supported by UEFA, this regulation al­ lows each federation to have a two­and­ a­half­hour football­free slot. Expected to remain until 2029, it has previously clashed with other El Clasico fixtures.

Many English fans will be disappointed to have missed Jude Bellingham, the ris­ ing star of Real Madrid, making his first appearance in Real’s iconic white shirt during an El Clasico.

Many fans have eagerly awaited this moment from the player who’s quickly becoming the English team’s standout performer. Bellingham, recently recover­ ing from an incident at the Braga Munici­ pal Stadium during a Champions League game, confirmed his participation on the Montjuic field.