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… a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic start to the New Year! Our New Year’s resolution is to work our way through our bucket lists and make the most of 2019!

This December we are bringing you a wild mix of the best celebrity news including Emily Blunt in her role as the new "Mary Poppins," as well as Will Pharrell in "The Grinch" movie

by Dr. Seuss. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with the fabulous dream team, The Jacksons, the latest gossip on The Kardashians and Queen Elizabeth II, Hailey Baldwin on her fashion collaboration with Pretty Little Thing and Channing Tatum’s heart-warming words on girlfriend, Jessie J’s infertility struggle.

For your Christmas shopping inspiration we have put together the ultimate Xmas wishlist to help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.

Contributor Ian Greenland will teach you all about how to decrease your Christmas waste this year to help our planet and model, interior designer and fashion editor, Dominique Forsström will blur the lines between fashion and lifestyle by introducing her favourite 2018 design pieces.

As a Christmas treat we are bringing you not one, but THREE, exclusive interviews with the second featuring Polish photographer and artist Mikolaj Krawczunas, who just recently moved to beautiful Marbella. More fashion wanted? No worries, we’ve got you covered with the latest street style trends from across Spain!

Besides art, fashion and photography, our Features Editor Anna Gerlach put together some living room inspiration that will turn your lounge into a festive haven to enjoy the holidays.

This month our resident food guru Bettina Campolucci Bordi introduces her very first retreat on the beautiful Island of Bali, Indonesia. So if you are planning on over indulging over Christmas, this could be just what you need to get right back on track! Last but not least, our resident gourmet expert, Christie shares with you Nobu’s unbeatable Winter menu!

We hope you will enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ’Till next time, Andy Clark

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The Sultan Of Art

Exclusive Interview With Bass Guitarist and Artist John Illsey

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Your Xmas Wishlist

Emily Blunt

Is The New Mary Poppins

When Christmas Dreams Come True

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Who's in, Who's out

The Jacksons

This Month's Hottest Parties & Events

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Feel Good Factor The Future Is Green

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Pharrell Williams The Happy Narrator

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Wintertime at Nobu

Japanese Cuisine At It’s Best

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Festive Elegance Explore The Monroe Vibe

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RETURN OF

MARY POPPINS

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This Christmas our favourite Disney nanny, Mary Poppins, returns - this time though, actress Emily Blunt will be taking over the role that made Julie Andrews famous in the original 1964 film. With direction by Rob Marshall and screenplay by David Magee, the trailer gives us that Christmas feeling and a glimpse of Blunt singing one of the new songs — and the classic, ’supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’. With this year marking Disney’s 90th anniversary it seemed the perfect opportunity to explore what’s been happening behind the scenes and tell you why Emily Blunt is the perfect casting for "Mary Poppins Returns"!

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et in London, 25 years after the events of the original film, the highly anticipated sequel shows Mary Poppins helping the next generation of the Banks family after they experience a tragic personal loss.

Mary revisits Jane and her brother Michael, who is now the proud father of three: Anabel (Pixie Davies), Georgie (Joel Dawson), and John (Nathanael Saleh). The American musical fantasy film follows a storyline that will ensure the sequel boasts the same magical elements. Disney summarized it as:

"In depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following

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when I put on the costume.

Sandy Powell designed the costumes, which are stunning," she raved.

"I love that Mary Poppins is vain and stylish and into herself; it was enjoyable to sashay around in Sandy Powell's creations." As for her take on the role, she said, "I needed to try to pay homage to Julie Andrews, but carve out a new space for myself— and we were very loyal to the books."

a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their THE AMERICAN lives."

Last year, BritishAmerican actress Emily Blunt mentioned to E! News that she actually has character traits just like Mary:

"I think I did have a 'nerdgasm'

MUSICAL FANTASY FILM FOLLOWS A STORYLINE THAT WILL ENSURE THE SEQUEL BOASTS THE SAME MAGICAL ELEMENTS.

This is a sequel of the original movie, so we shouldn’t be expecting the same kind of story. Blunt differs from Julie Andrew’s role back then. While we will definitely get the feel of the original Mary Poppins, Blunt will switch into a more edgier, rougher role

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as instead of being inspired by newer versions of Disney’s productions, Emily focused more on the original Mary Poppins books where the character had slightly more strict, rigorous characteristics. She unveiled to the media:

"We were loyal to the books. I think she's a little more acerbic and vein and weird in the books and we went that direction a little more."

It you have read the original books written

by P.L. Travers you will be ready for the more assertive, authoritative and tough Mary Poppins set to hit our screens. However the love, magic and fun musicality are all still there to remind us why we fell in love with this character all those years ago.

MARY POPPINS

THE MAGICAL NANNY

A cast of award winning actors/actresses such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep and Dick Van Dyke make this Mary Poppins adventure feel like anything is possible.

THROUGH HER UNIQUE MAGICAL SKILLS, AND WITH THE AID OF HER FRIEND JACK, SHE HELPS THE FAMILY REDISCOVER THE JOY AND WONDER MISSING IN THEIR LIVES.

HOWEVER THE LOVE, MAGIC AND FUN MUSICALITY ARE ALL STILL THERE TO REMIND US WHY WE FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS CHARACTER ALL THOSE YEARS AGO.

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THE EVERLASTING DREAM TEAM SOCIETY'S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE EVERLASTING DREAM TEAM

by Anna Gerlach

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n August 1963 The Jacksons started off as a small group of young teens from Gary, Indiana.

They went onto become the most recognisable family in music history! In 1979, they began their first world tour entitled, “The Destiny World Tour”. Now, the Jacksons are coming to Puente Romano Club de Tennis, Marbella, on Thursday 8th August 2019.

As they celebrate the life of Michael Jackson, 10 years after his passing and the 50th anniversary of The Jackson 5, original members Jermaine Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson will be performing live in concert.

The Jackson's are guaranteed to put on an amazing show including all their mega-hits made famous with their brother Michael.

The Jackson's celebrate 5 No.1 albums and 18 No.1 hits, including "ABC"; “I want you back”, “Got to be there”, “Rock with you”, “Beat it”, “Thriller”, "Rockin Robin" and many more.

This month we bring you an exclusive interview with Jackie Jackson, touching on the group's views on how the band has developed since they started in the 60s; their favourite, as well as the darker moments of their careers, their new biography “Legacy,” and of course, the interview wouldn’t be complete without discussing their brother, the legend that is Michael Jackson.

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"THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT WE'RE OLDER NOW - BUT WE STILL LOVE SEEING OUR FANS, AND THEY STILL SHOW UP TO SEE US PERFORM."

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as your entire story accompanied by intimate never-seen-before imagery.

Which are your favourite parts of the book and why?

Jackie: The whole process was such a trip. Going to storage and looking through boxes and boxes of stuff we had all saved over the years and then seeing it all compiled into a book was a very satisfying project.

After a remarkable time in showbiz, winning endless awards and with many famous fans (including the Queen of England), what do you have planned next?

Jackie: Apart from touring and recording a new album with my brothers, I signed an EDM/hiphop You are celebrating your 50th anniversary at the Puente Romano! Tell us more about your favorite moments within those 5 decades!

Jackie: Our upbringing. My mother and father taught us to love one another, and that family comes first.

Jackie: There are so many great memories, but when I was able to join my brothers on the all stadium Victory Tour again - that was really special.

In June 2019, it will be 10 years since your brother Michael Jackson passed away. How are you all dealing with this now, a decade later?

"MY MOTHER AND FATHER TAUGHT US TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER, AND THAT FAMILY COMES FIRST." What has been the hardest milestone to overcome during the years?

Jackie: Losing both, my brother Michael and my father has been very hard.

Jackie, tell us the story of how you formed the band in the very beginning!

Jackie: We were performing in local talent shows, just Tito, Jermaine and I, and a guy named Raynard Jones.

From there, after winning so many shows, the band started to form.

Over the years many bands have split and gone their separate ways. Besides being a family, what kept you all together?

Jackie: It's still very hard. It only softens when I'm on stage singing the songs we recorded together.

In 1979 you went on your first big world tour! Right after a performance you did back then you told the media how excited you were. Are you still as excited about touring today? What are the biggest differences between touring in the 70s and now?

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Jackie: The only difference is that we're older now - but we still love seeing our fans, and they still show up to see us perform. Thank you.

In October 2017 you released your official behind-the-scenes biography "The Jacksons: Legacy" with a massive amount of interview material, as well

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Who doesn’t love that festive hit? If you have overdone the Christmas music this month why not check out these fantastic new beats, including "Only You" by Theophilus London feat. Tame Impala or The Eagle’s new collective album "Legacy". Time to put on your headphones and listen to our top pics!

And don’t forget: Music is only good when it’s loud!

Only You - Theophilus London feat. Tame Impala With Tame Impala's chilled out beat, this single is one to add to your playlist. With its soft, but upbeat tune it is sure to have you dancing around your Christmas tree in no time!

H.E.R. - Can't Help Me H.E.R. just dropped her latest EP "I Used To Know Her - Part 2" and it's wonderfully calming and oozing with emotional lyrics, especially the track, "Can't Help Me".

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Whether you’re looking for a good book to enjoy over the Christmas break or a gift for your loved one or parent, this month we have a brilliant selection of novels to brighten up this festive season! With bestsellers like "The Girlfriend" and fantastic authors such as Brenda Novak, this December is filled with must-reads! What else is there to say except… Happy Holidays!

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BEFORE WE WERE STRANGERS This mysterious thriller by Brenda Novak is not only chilly, but takes you through a young woman’s journey. Sloane McBride’s mother suspiciously disappeared after a fight with her father years ago and ever since she has fought to uncover the secrets her family is hiding from her, alongside coping with her traumatising past…

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THE GIRLFRIEND Laura is living the perfect life. Her husband is rich, her son, Daniel is talented and handsome. But when Daniel’s new girlfriend Cherry steps into the family’s life, a big lie is told that is set to change everything forever… Definitely one of those fantastically written, twisted, psychological thrillers that you just have to read!

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THE BLOATED BELLY WHISPERER …is about to change your digestive system for ever!

America’s trusted nutrition expert, Tamara Duker Freuman brings you all the advice you need if you are struggling with a chronically bloated belly.

Tamara’s motto, which many doctor’s don’t acknowledge is: "Every unhappy belly is unhappy in its own way." So here’s to rapid and lasting relief for this common and so unpleasant digestion problem.

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Holmes & Watson (Comedy) This humorous new take on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's mystery series featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson is sure to have you laughing out loud! Will Ferrell plays Sherlock and John C. Reilly will take on the role of his faithful wing man, Watson.

Directed by Etan Cohen, the movie tells the traditional story of the funny duo as they use their incredible minds to solve a mysterious case.

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Aquaman (Action) This movie’s budget of 160 million US dollars definitely ensures high expectations.

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t’s official. There is a brand new "The Grinch" by Dr. Seuss movie out and we couldn’t be happier! The newest version of 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,’ a.k.a the best Christmas movie ever, hit our screens on the 8th of November. If you are between the ages of 6 and 60, this is one not to miss!

This animated movie has one spectacular, perhaps surprising narrator starring in the main role of the Grinch himself: Hip Hop and Pop legend Pharrell Williams.

The Grammy Award winning Williams already composed the score and original songs for all three films in the 'Despicable Me' series and has played an important role in Illumination, racking up three of the eight top animated films of all time, with Illumination’s films earning more than $5.8 billion worldwide in the company’s 11-year run.

THIS ANIMATED MOVIE HAS ONE SPECTACULAR, PERHAPS SURPRISING NARRATOR STARRING IN THE MAIN ROLE OF THE GRINCH HIMSELF: HIP HOP AND POP LEGEND PHARRELL WILLIAMS. But Mr. Busy is also included in further big projects, as he is currently designing a capsule collection for Chanel, which will debut on March 29th. Plus Pharrell is involved in Swan and Bar Bevy, his restaurant-and-bar partnership with David Grutman and that’s not all. He is now set to open his own gastronomy complex in the Design District of Miami.

YOU CAN ALREADY IMAGINE THERE WILL BE A LOT OF SARCASM AND THE BEST KIND OF IRONY POSSIBLE IN AN ANIMATED MOVIE.

There is certainly a lot more to the master of American Rap music than meets the eye.

The trailer begins with the Grinch receiving a wakeup call in the form of his favourite song, which is – of course - "Happy" by Pharrell Williams.

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Produced by Illumination and Universal Studios, the Grinch perfectly plays his role as the old grumpy Christmas-hater who lives isolated on the top of a mountain with his one and only companion, the dog Max. As this is a movie made by the creators of "Despicable Me", "The Secret Life Of Pie" and "Sing" with a story by Dr. Seuss and a production by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, you can already imagine there will be a lot of sarcasm and the best kind of irony possible in an animated movie.

PRODUCED BY ILLUMINATION AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, THE GRINCH PERFECTLY PLAYS HIS ROLE AS THE OLD GRUMPY CHRISTMASHATER WHO LIVES ISOLATED ON THE TOP OF A MOUNTAIN WITH HIS ONE AND ONLY COMPANION, THE DOG MAX. The storyline will be quite similar to the original version from 1966. In their cave on Mount Crumpet, The Grinch is contemplating how to destroy Christmas for the neighbours of Whoville who celebrate the holidays to the extreme. When the Whos aim to create an even bigger and brighter Christmas than ever before, the disgruntled Grinch realizes there is just one way for him to keep his peace during the celebrations.

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he story goes that some 2018 years ago, a baby of immaculate conception was born in less than immaculate conditions.

Since the local taverns were full and Airbnb was still a ways off, it fell to some goats, a sheep and a couple of donkeys to budge over a bit in welcoming forth the almighty.

Stitched up immediately by having his birthday so close to Christmas, Jesus was nevertheless gifted gold by the first of three visitors, indicating a promising start to proceedings. The second fella offered smellies in the form of frankincense. Look at any profile pic of Jesus and the first thing you notice after his killer pecs is his omnipresent beard, so he had about as much use for aftershave as 90% of us receiving this classic stocking filler. At this point, the pressure was on for the 3rd bloke to pull something good out the saddle

CHRISTMAS IS A TIME OF GLORIOUS, GLITTERY, CONSUMERIST EXCESS, WITH PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS JOINING NON-BELIEVERS IN THE GIVING OF GIFTS, OVER-EATING OF EXPENSIVE CHEESES AND WATCHING ON PLASMA TELLIES OF JAMES BONDSES.... AND I BLOODY LOVE IT.

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bag, so what did he give J-Dogg? yep, myrrh, an embalming fluid and symbol of death.... Merry fucking Christmas, right??!!

DESPITE HAVING JUST 5% OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION, AMERICA CONSUMES 30% OF THE WORLD'S RESOURCES (ALL SORTS - NOT JUST CHICKEN WINGS AND GUNMETAL) AND CONTRIBUTES 30% OF ITS WASTE

resources for all they're worth and giving back slowly degrading, highly toxic plastic in What might merely be deemed an thanks, but the irrelevant panic-buy, could, if you're majority of us really superstitious (I'm clearly not, if the level don't appreciate the extent of the of blasphemy I've already indulged calamity, shielded from the worst in is anything to go by) be seen as of its effects behind a wall of firstsomething of a jinx. Whilst not entirely world problems. For years it's been blaming wise man number three's poor easy enough to assume a smatter gift-giving, things certainly went awry of recycling, a bag for life and not for Jesus one Good (in what way?!) burning piles of car tyres is enough Friday some 33 years later.... of a part to play, but with the recent landmark report by the IPCC giving Despite his life's work in spreading a us just 12 years to avoid climate message of love and peace alongside change catastrophe, it's clear that's a humble appreciation of our shared really not cutting it. Even the eternal humanity over material wealth, it was optimist beneath my cynical armour nevertheless baby Jesus's willingness has been shaken, and these days to accept those presents straight out I'm far more concerned at being the gate which has really stuck with shaken by a scientist than a religious us 2 thousand years later (along with representative... one particularly the whole long hair and beard thing... scary nun at my Catholic primary “Our Father, who art in heaven, hipster school tussled us violently by the be thy mane”) shoulders while dressing us down for our playground sins, but ultimately we were taught Today, Christmas is WE'RE NOT JUST WHAT God forgives. Tsunamis a time of glorious, don't. Earthquakes don't. glittery, consumerist WE EAT (OR THE excess, with people INSTAGRAM PHOTO WE With a relentless push from of all faiths joining the media and an army of non-believers in SHARE OF IT), BUT advertisers, we've defined the giving of gifts, over-eating of WHERE WE EAT, WHERE ourselves since the mid 20th century as consumers first expensive cheeses WE LIVE, WHAT WE and watching on and foremost. We're not plasma tellies of just what we eat (or the DRIVE, WEAR, LISTEN instagram photo we share James Bondses.... and I bloody of it), but where we eat, TO, READ, WATCH, love it. I love the where we live, what we PLAY.... twinkly lights, drive, wear, listen to, read, watch, play.... the mulled wine, woolly scarves and general goodwill.

I can even handle the overplayed Since we're long past the days of music in every shop because for telling stories round a fire in a cave, every nauseating snippet of Cliff wrapped in animal pelts, almost everything we do requires stuff. Just Richard, there's Shane Macgowan and Kirsty MacColl insulting their way look around you at the infrastructure through Fairytale of New York. I love of objects large and small supporting how excited my little boy is already your everyday life and it's dizzying to and that he still says “Missmas” and think where it all came from and the I love being able to drink whiskey at sheer energy involved in harvesting lunchtime without judgement. it... and that's just you. There's another 7.6 billion people on earth! Granted The thing I've started to struggle with not all of them have as many titanium recently is the waste. It's no secret golf clubs or share your penchant for a we're hammering this planet's natural

decent drop (outside Spain, they'd call it a drink problem), but that's still a lot of resources the planet has to come up with to keep us all entertained.

Global trend-setter / international laughing stock America has a lot to answer for. In 2007 it was revealed that despite having just 5% of the world's population, it was consuming 30% of the world's resources (all sorts - not just chicken wings and gunmetal) and contributing 30% of its waste – a large proportion shipped off to become a more immediate third-world problem.

A billion dollar industry has recently developed to de-clutter the dwellings of Americans whose houses are statistically twice the size they were in the 70's, hoarding more than twice as much stuff they've become too fat, lazy or apathetic to tackle without first having to pay a stranger to do it for them.

The flip side to the gross accumulation of stuff is our throwaway culture.

As things break, wear out or simply become unfashionable, we discard them without much thought. If we're going near the charity chop and we can carry it under one arm, it might live again in someone else's hands, but if it's bulky or we can't be arsed to wash it first, hello landfill. It would help if many products weren't patently designed to be replaced regularly enough to keep the cash flowing.

It's called “planned obsolescence”.

Look at design journals from the 1950s, when consumerism was really taking off and you'll see its inception as a guiding principle of production. Today we'll replace half a cubic metre of plastic desktop computer and monitor because the old inch-square processor which won't load Facebook quick enough is designed to be inaccessible.

For us it's either an inconvenience or an exciting new shopping opportunity, but a Taiwanese worker slept on the floor at the end of a 14 hour shift earning bugger-all to make that first

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computer in a heavily polluting factory next to a chemical waste dump. Of course, your new purchase keeps his cousin (doing mere 12 hour stints) in the slightly newer neighbouring factory in a job.... Still, there must be a better way forward.

Here's a statistic which should shake you like an angry nun – After six months, the percentage of total material flowing through the North American system of supply and demand still in use is 1%. 99% of material harvested, mined, processed and transported is essentially trash, by-products of production or victims of over-eager consumption, planned and perceived obsolescence (fashion trends and consumer whims). That's simply unsustainable.

So what can we do about it? Well, like ex-smokers who've seen the light, we can start by hypocritically preaching - I say hypocritically, because last year I bought an adult friend a pair of children's headphones on his birthday because I knew the expression on the face of a wrestler pictured on the box would make him laugh. I wasn't wrong; he laughed right out the front of the face they were too small to fit round... It probably wasn't worth £12.99 and 500 years of slow-release environmental toxins though. I've since unfriended him as he's a despicable symptom of the problem I'm now preaching against.

Obviously there's a whole slew of things you can do to help combat climate catastrophe. It's a dauntingly huge issue and requires a collective desire for change, but since I started this article talking about Christmas, I'll try to limit my final scope to the same.

Don't buy those pointless, single-smirk novelty gifts this year. The ones that are already unused clutter by the time tree's gone. Nobody really needs a poo emoji soft-toy or a plastic wobbly-head Queen. The relief of “thank God I found something” and the flash of a smile on your giftee's face don't justify the resources that go into making these items and the exploitation of labour and the earth they represent.

If we weren't such tits for tat, there'd be far less around, choking up our environment.

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Ultimately you can show people you really care (about them and their future on this planet) by getting them sod all. If you're buying them novelty or filler gifts, you're essentially just reminding them you've thought of them, so do that in a cheaper, less pollutive and actually more personal way. Draw them a lovely or hilariously bad (my new tactic) picture, write them a personalised poem (again, lovely or hilariously bad work) or tell them money's particularly tight because your partner's pregnant again - also my new tactic / reality.

Alternatively just give them a big hug, tell them you love them, throw this article in their face (it's a form of recycling) and run away. If they're still genuinely offended you didn't spend money and resources on them, fuck 'em - they're not a true friend and they'll have no place on your ark when the flood comes.... stick a plasma telly there instead!

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The Sultan of

Art

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DIRE STRAITS BASS GUITARIST AND ARTIST JOHN ILLSLEY Last month musical legends and artists Brian Travers from UB40 and John Illsley from Dire Straits exclusively unveiled the artist proofs of their album covers at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía in Estepona. These artworks are part of an exhibition of 20 pieces of the artists’ works, which will be on display at the hotel until the 10th of January 2019. See more from the event on page 122.

John Illsley from Dire Straits is also unveiling the artist’s proof of the painting which was featured on his 2008 solo album “Beautiful You”, an oil painting depicting a guitar on an abstract blue and white background. As well as this album cover, John is bringing nine other works, “I’m quite good including two beautiful new abstract at holding things works called Puglia and Headland.

together, which was one of the roles that I played in Dire Straits... I call it the Engine Room. If the engine room is functioning properly, (...) then you can build on top of that very safely

SOCIETY’s collaborator Leandro G.Vega had the opportunity to talk first hand with John Illsley in this exclusive interview, touching on his music career, how his daughters are following in his footsteps and how art has been a part of him since his school days.

Your base showed us just how tight it could lock in with the drummer, and yours certainly drove the rhythm of Dire Straits. In one of my favourite tracks of all time, Romeo and Juliet, you locked the root notes and then chose the perfect moment to drop in with the 3rd. It's as close as you can get to imperfect perfection, but I must ask, where you a bassist-by-proxy and if you could choose one (guitar or base), which would it be?

The base is the instrument I’m most comfortable with if I’m playing live, but when I’m writing I use the guitar or the piano. I think when I was quite young I tuned in to the base for some reason with the band, and I think that’s probably instinctual in a way, perhaps it’s just my character, the way you are, the way you relate to things. I’m quite good at holding things together, which was one of the roles that I played in Dire Straits, sort of the foundation, I call it the Engine Room. If the engine room is functioning properly, if the base and the drums are working properly, then you can build on top of that very safely and you haven’t got a problem; if it’s shaky, by the time you get to the end the whole thing falls apart.

Do you have any anecdotes that spring out when recalling the creation of Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo & Juliet is a curious one. I first heard the initial idea that Mark had in a little sort of studio area I had in my house in south London. Mark would come round, and told me he had this idea for a song, and he started playing the open tuning and I said “that’s interesting”, he started playing it and asked me and I said, “I think that’s pretty darn good!”. Then I started playing the base with it

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and that’s where the fifth and the third notes started coming in. It came together very quickly as a song. It was a pleasure recording that song because those were the days when you mixed a track, you actually had to physically mix it, move around, pull the plugs, turn that reverb down, that echo up, you were performing.

Things are very different now. It’s always been a very special song and I still love playing it now.

Jumping forward 23 odd years, and I apologize for this gloomy start, but I have to ask you since I was a little sad to see how your induction to the Hall of Fame (HOF), sort of a US recognition or coronation for a life time of musical achievement and the legacy you have left us, was dampened by the controversy around Marks’ absence and his reasons for not showing up. I recall that you said, when you first heard of your nomination, and prior to you speaking with him, that “it throws more questions than answers”… In retrospect now, seeing how things turned out, is it still that way, has it thrown even more questions, or perhaps laid a few answers?

I think we’ve all moved on basically. I have to be careful with my words here talking about the whole HOF because it did throw more questions than answers, for a number of reasons: we were mystified from the start as to why the HOF wanted to get the band together again, especially when they knew what the dynamics were and why other people were being included in that as well. There was also no communication between us and them prior to them making that decision. I’m going to leave it at that: they made a decision, and it really didn’t work for us as a band, so I basically took it upon myself to show up and represent the band and go through with it… And it was an extremely difficult time I can tell you. With all due respect to the members of the HOF, they didn’t really help and I was pretty upset, but I’m over it now. We’ve moved on. The HOF is a massive thing in the US, so you have to respect that, which we tried to do.

Besides all that Jazz of Marks’ absence, what was the Cleveland experience like?

Any anecdotes?

It’s very difficult to describe the whole event. It’s very difficult to deal with. They have a particular way of doing things and you have to fall with their system. If you don’t, then don’t go. It’s as simple as that. You know what the deal is, you have to grasp it or go home. I was very pleased that Guy and Alan turned up.

It’s history now.

When I’m trying to understand painting I see it as a sort of dance between reality and un-reality, abstraction and realism.

Do you think that musicians, to be successful, need not be "Guitar George" virtuosos with perfect pitch and melody as long as they are honest (and of course I’m thinking of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and the likes), because ultimately, if the listener doesn’t believe you, you will fail to incite his emotions, and if he doesn’t feel, chances are he won’t buy whatever you’re selling. Do you find this to be so in painting, that there has to be a brutal honesty, a sharing of your soul, "the blues", that ultimately makes the viewer feel something, even if we aren’t all Da Vinci’s or Ella Fitzgerald’s?

I think that painting in a sense is the same as music in the respect that you’re communicating something that’s unique, and with painting it's unpredictable, you don’t quite know where it’s going to go. Music has a certain form to it, especially if you’re in a successful band, you’re not following a formula, but you naturally do things in a certain kind of way, and we call it "style". With painting the journey is one with a certain amount of isolation, but you are trying to communicate something which is real, even though it’s abstract. When I’m trying to understand painting I see it as a sort of dance between reality and un-reality, abstraction and realism.

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Fame is something I’m not interested in.

Success allows you freedom.

Unless it’s photography, art is always a variation on that theme. You are trying to communicate something to somebody else; you’ve got to open the picture up so that somebody else can move into it, so they can see, no matter how abstract or strange it may be, you have to find a way to let them in. If you shut them out, they won’t get it. It’s quite mysterious, I don’t quite know how it works. All I know is you have to be unique, because it’s you, and then you get someone to try to understand what you’re trying to achieve.

They may not even know what it’s all about, it doesn’t matter, as long as they feel something. It’s very difficult to explain, I don’t even know it myself, but I know when something works, and I know when something doesn’t. I think. (laughs)) And I guess this is more or less the same question, but do you feel that when an artist no longer feels the angst of his existential condition, when he is content with life, and by no means am I referring to the acquisition of money and fame, since this often only accentuates the suffering, but when they no longer feel the need to “wash away the daily dust from the soul” as Picasso put it, that there is not much else to share and his art becomes anodyne, that it withers into insignificance if you don’t have "the blues". (laughs) I don’t necessarily think that art is suffering. In order to achieve

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something you are constantly questioning yourself, it’s part of the process. I don’t go into the studio and paint the same thing, I do a series of things and then I move on. Like the guitar series, I did 8 or 9, partly because I was sitting in the studio and there was a guitar there so I said, ok, I’ll paint that.

And I ended up doing them all, and now they’re prints, and that’s how it works. I may have gotten slightly away from the

You have been passionate about art since your A levels, put aside by the momentum the success of Dire Straits immersed you in.

Since the band dissolved in ’95 you have been painting ever since. Do you find the artistic process to be similar (and if so, in which way), to writing music, as a sort of exorcising of the soul, something that needs to come out that can’t be pinned down or rationalised, a liberation? Or is music more painful, more cerebral?

You’ve got to open the picture up so that somebody else can move into it, so they can see, no matter how abstract or strange it may be, you have to find a way to let them in.

At the moment I do both. I’m just finishing a record now, I’m mixing it next week actually, and my writing has developed with my own song writing. This is my 5th or 6th set of albums, it’s something that I need to do, I still perform my own music. And painting is a different activity all together, it’s a solo experience, cerebral in its own way, often a very spontaneous thing, whereas music isn’t necessarily, music is structured, don’t’ ask me which comes first, the music or the words, it doesn’t matter. At the end of the day you’re fitting a jig-saw puzzle together, there’s a thread to them all. So basically if you hear the new record you’ll understand what I’m trying to say.

question, I think the angst is always going to be there because you’re always trying to move things forward. And there’s a big difference by the way between fame and success. Fame is something I’m not interested in. Success allows you freedom. For instance if I had been a painter from the onset, I seriously doubt I would be here talking to you now.

Having been successful at something else has allowed me the indulgence of investigating this wonderful oddity that it art. I’ve been fascinated by it since I was 14 years old. I love looking at pictures and I love painting. Simple as that.

Nowadays, there is a sort of contra current of the YouTube and Instagram generation of musicians, whereby you can make tremendous amounts of money with no recognition or fame, all thanks to the metadata held in online data bases for publishers to pull from and sell to

Hollywood and Netflix. So in a sense, these artists win in that they get to do what they love without the hangover of fame – and by hangover I mean the illusory sense of emptiness once you fall from the top (and that’s inescapable gravitas) and the difficulties of adapting to the real world after that inundation of the ego.

I think the difference between success and fame is very relevant here. Fame is something you choose to experience. It’s not something that immediately happens to you. Some people remain successful and don’t need the fame. You can choose to become famous if you want, but it has nothing to do with success. Success gives you freedom to choose. Fame does the opposite, you are no longer free, people are making choices for you and you can’t just walk into the pub unrecognized. I can go anywhere. If David Gilmore, one of the best guitar players in the world, and a great friend of mine, walked in 99% of the people wouldn’t recognize him - perhaps you would - (laughs).

Very occasionally someone will start staring at me in the tube and I go (looks down pretending to read a magazine), but it’s very rare, thankfully.

Did you find it hard to adapt?

Was art a conduit for a smoother transition, or were you glad when the madness finally faded?

Not at all. When the band finished, it was a choice Mark and I made, and we made it together, I mean we played to 5 million people, 258 shows that year. That’s a hell of a figure, and after we were emotionally and physically exhausted, we said “we’ve got to stop”. We need to get out and do something different. And art had been calling me back, I went back to school, I went back to the basics, drawing, charcoal. In fact, I still now go to art classes. Unfortunately time moves on very quickly, in fact there’s a song I’ve written on this record, it’s called Double Time, life moves at double time, so you better move on.

Your abstract art, almost always oilon-canvas, is quite eclectic and I can see more than one Spanish artists’

found mine, I’m not sure. I’m a very ordered person, but if you come into my studio it’s chaos there, and I think it has to be for there to be spontaneity.

How are your daughters (Jessica and DD)? They contributed in the booth for In The Darkness. Are they still singing?

Do they support your art career?

Jessica is a painter, much better than I, she sings, she’s singing with me on Wednesday in the studio. DD, the younger one, has the voice of an angel, she was singing with me last week. They’re both very involved.

NY, London, Sydney, Singapore, Southern France…. Why Marbella? And where will your art take you next?

You can choose to become famous if you want, but it has nothing to do with success.

Success gives you freedom to choose.

Fame does the opposite, you are no longer free,

Wherever it leads us really. It’s great doing shows with Brian, we complement each other very well, different styles and colour palettes, there’s also a musical affinity which we share, so wherever it may take us really.

Do you listen to music whilst you paint?

If so, to whom?

All the time, from Mozart to ZZ Top, that affects the painting actually, it’s quite interesting.

Thank you so much Mr.Illsley!

Visit the exhibition at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía in Estepona, until the 10th of January. kempinski.com/estepona

reminiscence in there… Who are the Ry Cooders’, the Robert Johnsons’, Chuck Berry’s or JJ Cales’ of your paintings?

I’m very fond of Peter Lanyon, De Kooning, Jasper Johns, Richard Diebenkorn is a favourite of mine… The list is endless, you feed off history, off the chocolate box if you like, and somehow you end up with your own voice, and I don’t quite know how that happens.

What inspires your palette? What you’re seeing or what you’re feeling? Or both?

It really depends what you’re thinking about at the time. I think my palette is pretty much my palette now, I don’t think I ever pull a colour directly out of the tube..

It’s a bit of a mystery I think. I think I’ve

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uess who just won the People's Choice Award for Best Reality TV Show?

Exactly, Kim, Kylie, Kendall, Kris, Khloe and Kourtney were rewarded with one of the most recognized celebrity accolades. When The Kardashians went on stage to accept their reward, Kim played the role of frontman and payed homage and all their respect to the Malibu Forest Fires and the Thousand Oaks shooting: "It’s been a really rough week in our home in Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and [for] our neighbours in Thousand Oaks and Malibu.

Our hearts are broken from the horrific

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shootings and those who have lost their lives and homes, as well as the hundreds of thousands of us that have been evacuated from the devastating fires that are currently burning.”

She praised the heroism of those risking their lives and continued, "Action is necessary," she said. "So anything that we can do to help, as simple as donating to the many organizations that are collecting supplies, no form of help is too small. Our country is stronger when we come together and we cannot face devastation alone. We must continue to reach out and help each other in these trying times. So thank you so much to all of the people who have voted for us. This is such an honour, and we would like to dedicate this win to all of the firefighters, the law enforcement, and the first responders. We really truly appreciate what you have done for all of us, so please let's continue to pray for everyone's safety."

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Hailey, The Pretty Little Thing

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ustin Bieber’s wife, Hailey Baldwin, (now Hailey Bieber officially on Instagram!) has teamed up with "Pretty Little Thing" as their newest ambassador, and is the star of their new holiday campaign. With glittery, silvercoated jumpsuits, blazers, dresses and more, the collection features a somehow futuristic vibe, but also has a Christmassy character to it. "[It's] definitely party ready," she told ELLE. com. "I really think these are some great sexy pieces to wear for New Year's Eve." What’s special about this particular line is the size inclusivity, with all the metallic pieces running up to a size 22 (US) "I really love where Pretty Little Thing stands in regards to their sizing," Hailey said. "I wish more brands openly embraced all sizes.

All women deserve to feel confident and sexy."

Also, the collection features tomboyish, sex-genderless pieces, such as oversized blazers: "I love an oversized men's blazer," she said. "There is something so empowering about wearing an oversized men's piece. Especially when I'm trying to be a boss."

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However, now the newlywed is also thinking about creating her own line: "I have so many ideas, and I'm really into trends and am pretty in tune with what people my age are wearing and like to wear," she said. "Right now I'm having a great time wearing other peoples' designs. There are so many young talented designers out there, but who knows? Maybe one day in the future."

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WHEN THE QUEEN FINDS A SLUG...

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n her food! Her reaction was to write a little note to the chef saying, "I found this in the salad - could you eat it?"

sheet the footmen found the dead body of a slug." He continued:"’I found this in the salad – could you eat it?' the Queen had written on the pad."

Yes, Queen Elizabeth II is not only wellknown for her lovely colourful outfits, but also for her wicked sense of humour.

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Besides the slug on her plate, Oliver explains in his book that the Queen’s notes are formerly there to provide excellent satisfaction when it comes to serving their guests, saying that if a guest doesn’t like what’s being served, the monarch "will make a discreet note for future reference.”

Oliver writes, "Once, on a torn-off top

Moreover, the Queen uses a red leather book to cross out all the foods she doesn’t like. The book also reveals that she prefers healthy foods and only seasonal products. A monarch that truly cares!

An Exhibition To Watch

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en Hang was a postmodern photographer and poet whose mesmerizing collection is set to shock fans in Liverpool at the not-for-profit Open Eye Gallery.

With global notoriety and adoration, he has had exhibitions all over the world, except for the U.K. until now... "Wake up Together," a collection of the Chinese photographer’s striking imagery, showing nature, nudity and body paint.

While his work has often been seen as a taboo, we at SOCIETY are big fans!

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nfertility is a much talked about topic and a lot of women speak about it very openly. Someone who has recently spoke out about their fertility struggles is singer Jessie J, who is currently dating Channing Tatum. Four years ago she was told that becoming a mother in the natural way would never be possible for her. She has now revealed this to the public and wrote a song about her pain.

To the media, she unveiled: "So if you’ve ever experienced anything with this or have seen somebody else go through it or have lost a child, then please know you’re not alone in your pain and I’m thinking of you when I sing this song."

And Channing is showing full support for his new girlfriend, writing in his latest Instagram post: "This woman just poured her heart out on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Whoever was there got to witness something special. Wow."

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Once I started learning about the benefits of this amazing plant it literally became my passion and part of my soul.

Each month I will be writing a column where I will be talking about different hemp related topics, cannabinoids and the possible health benefits related to this amazing plant.

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Hemp and Cannabis are both species of the same plant but they have several differences the main ones being the THC content in Hemp will be 0.2%, and the plant looks long and slim with thin leaves.

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Hemp was probably the earliest plant cultivated. Archaeologists have found the remains of hemp cloth in ancient Mesopotamia which dates back to around 8,000 BC. It is widely thought that hemp cultivation represents the oldest example of mankind’s industrial efforts. This plant was used to make the 600-year-old Gutenberg Bible, as well as the sails of the English fleet of ships that defeated the Spanish Armada. In fact, at one point, it was illegal for farmers in England not to grow hemp.

In America, too, hemp has been held in high esteem by those in power. Founding Father and former President Thomas Jefferson is quoted as saying, “hemp is of first necessity to the wealth & protection of the country.”

Later, George Washington encouraged the cultivation of hemp when he said, “make the most you can of the Indian Hemp seed and sow it everywhere.”

The many uses of hemp Fibre: It can be used to make fabrics and textiles, rope and paper. The word ‘canvas’ actually derives from the word cannabis.

Food: The seeds of hemp are extremely nutritious and can be pressed into oil or made into milk. The leaves can be used in salads or to make teas.

Building material ‘hemp Crete’: biodegradable plastics, and wood replacements.

These materials have been used in the manufacture of many things, including electronics, cars and houses.

Biofuel: Biodiesel — sometimes known as ‘hempoline’.

CBD: In the last few years, the CBD industry has exploded. Across the globe, the all-natural benefits of CBD

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body. The reason that CBD is such an effective form of support for human health is due to the body’s endogenous cannabinoid system. The regulatory structure of the body has millions of cannabinoid receptors in the brain and nervous system, which react not only to plant-derived cannabinoids (such as hemp and marijuana) but also to natural cannabinoids produced within our body. These receptors are called CB1 and CB2 and are present throughout our body. When the phtocannabinoids of the plant interact with these neurons it binds to the receptors and effectively infiltrates the endocannabinoid system, helping our body regulate itself in many different ways, including sleep, mood, appetite, and pain.

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This is why by introducing CBD into your daily regime can help restore balance within your eco system. In my opinion and the feedback that I have

FUN CANNABIS FACT has resulted in a huge demand for CBD products, with hemp being the primary source of CBD.

What is CBD ….

CBD stands for Cannabidiol, it is one of the 118 natural ingredients or chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the hemp/ cannabis plant and is becoming a popular natural remedy for many common ailments due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

Will CBD oil make you high? The short answer is no, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis and causes the sensation of getting “high” that’s often associated with marijuana. However, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive, it is a calming compound that has anti-anxiety and anti-psychotic effects. This quality makes CBD an appealing option for those who are looking for relief from pain and other symptoms without the mindaltering effects of marijuana or certain pharmaceutical drugs.

CBD is gaining momentum in the health and wellness world, with some scientific studies confirming it may help treat a variety of ailments such as chronic pain and anxiety. Last year a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that CBD may help treat symptoms relating to Alzheimer’s

disease, Parkinson’s disease, MS, pain, anxiety and depression.

The human body contains a specialised system called the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is involved in regulating a variety of functions in the

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CB1 & CB2 RECEPTORS ARE LOCATED IN CELLS OF THE: Eye Heart Stomach Pancreas Digestive tract Bone NON-CB1 & NON-CB2 ARE LOCATED IN CELLS OF THE: Blood vessels

CB2 RECEPTORS ARE LOCATED IN CELLS OF THE: Lymphatic and Immune system Non-Imune cell CB2 receptors are found in the Skin keratinocytes

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Hemp contains not only Omega 3 which is usually found in oily fish but also Omega 6 which isn’t found in any other foods.

Quick Recipie Some simple ideas to get hemp into your breakfast…

CHRISTMAS WINTER OATS MADE WITH HEMPMILK AND SPRINKLED WITH CINAMMON Ingredients: 340gr. of organic oats 350ml. hemp milk 7 Walnut halves chopped 100gr. blueberries 100gr. rasberries 1tsp honey organic (with CBD when available) 1tsp goji berries 2tsp coconut shavings 1tsp cinnamon to sprinkle Preparation: Add oats and hemp milk to a pan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat once the oats are cooked (5-8mins depending on how you like your oats).

Pour the oats into two bowls then add the blueberries, rasberries, gogi berries, coconut shavings, sprinkle with cinamon then lastly drizzle with organic honey. Enjoy.

Number of Servings: 2

had with my customers is that it simply makes you feel restored and this is due to the fact that it works by improving your homeostasis. The way that the cannabinoids react with our system can trigger an array of beneficial side effects relieving anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and a number of other related issues.

In saying this I am a great believer in the power of self healing and you are what you eat. Everybody can have a positive impact on their own lives by the choices that they make. You can choose to help yourself by promoting a healthier lifestyle through eating and exercise or you can choose not to. CBD can enhance your wellbeing and help you bring your homeostasis into balance giving your body the optimum chance of recovery and help you on the journey to a better quality of life in alliance with other health enhancing activities.

Hemp for Health We consume all types of hemp products in my house because they are so good for you. Hemp seeds contain all the essential fatty acids that we require to make a brain and body function correctly. Hemp contains not only Omega 3 which is usually found in oily fish but also Omega 6 which isn’t found in any other foods. These help with brain development and function. Hemp seeds also contain phytosterols which help reduce cholesterol and 10 amino acids which are great to help the absorption of other minerals.

Get more hemp into your life!!

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CANNABINOIDS AND HEADACHES In todays society we are continuously put under pressure to look good to have a continuous stream of beautiful photos of your life on social media whilst juggling the normal house work bills and everything else! These additional problems and peer pressures have impacted the way that our body functions. One common symptom is that people are suffering from is severe headaches and migraines.

By introducing the cannabinoids into the bloodstream it reacts to the CB1 receptors which control the central nervous system reducing the pressure in the frontal lobes. There have been clinical studies which has proven that cannabis taken in different forms reduces severe migraines and headaches but further testing needs to be carried out. (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmcarticles) All I can say is that when my customers have taken the TLE elite organic tincture they have found that it eases headaches. This is why it is vital to gather more information and anyone taking any cannabinoid based product should try to monitor themselves closely to find out what it helps them with.

All research is vital in supporting the legalisation of the plant.

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Backstage at TLE…

Testimonial Modeling Shoot As my amazing tincture was ready for sale I took Sasha my beautiful TLE CBD model to Parque Naguelles, Marbella for a photo shoot. The dog walkers were extremely pleased and surprised to find us taking videos and photos for the website and Instagram. Check out the stunning images on Instagram @theleaftlc and help the hemp community grow!

HEMPING THE ELDERLY (Sorry couldn’t resist) Our lovingly created hemp CBD & CBG tinctures have had more positive feedback. I get so excited when I hear that our products, that we have worked so hard to create, are truly helping people.

Product Development We went to visit our partners at the laboratory to find out how the new creams and capsules were coming on, everything is in production but not ready yet. I will keep you posted on the new fantastic products that are being made, so watch this space!

We are also in talks with a prestigious London store who would like to stock TLE Elite Organic Tinctures and other Spanish hemp products …. So exciting!!!

After a set back with our packaging (namely a flood) ruining my beautiful boxes that we had custom made it was back to the drawing board.

Luckily enough my friends in creative design helped me make my artisan boxes which are now finally ready for sale… just in time for the prefect Christmas Gift.

Who knew that being an entrepreneur in Spain could be this much hard work but still be fun! … Yippee!

Forming the right partnerships …

To help with research and development in the industry we teamed up with Sticky Fingers in Marbella to help to start to build a foundation of research to help the cannabis industry. This is a private members club where you can consume cannabis on the premises and a safe place to gather information regarding products and cannabis.

This month’s testimonial is from MRS KANE a 90-year-old woman from Liverpool. I originally gave her the 10% elite tincture to help combat the feeling of anxiety that she was having but was amazed at the other benefits that she received. After 6 days of taking the tincture her swelling in her legs had greatly reduced, she felt happy and she was also able to walk un aided!

I’m Mary Kane and I take Clare’s oil and I’m ninety and I feel marvellous - Mary Kane Please check out @theleaftlc for the video. She’s an incredible woman and a pleasure to help. It’s an amazing feeling that you get when you see what an organic full spectrum tincture can really can do for people.

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OsteoStrong® is not a gym, diet, supplement, pharmaceutical or medical treatment.

It is a unique place to improve your overall health with a focus on the foundation of our bodies; the skeletal system. One of the best characteristics of OsteoStrong is its inclusivity. No matter what age you are or how much time you usually spend exercising, this treatment is

“My lower back pain has reduced to an almost non-existent level!“

I have been going to OsteoStrong now for a number of months. The reason I am going is to reverse osteopenia and I am amazed at how quickly I have started to hit my rapid growth trigger. Hopefully by next year I will have reached my goal and I will continue to work on my bone strength.

OsteoStrong is wonderful place and I am so happy to have found it.

The staff are amazing. I so enjoy going there “I am amazed and Linda and Gabrielle at how quickly are two I have started wonderful to hit my rapid ladies who take excellent growth trigger.” care of me from start to finish. Bone health is so important for all ages and at OsteoStrong the staff are so knowledgeable and really care about your bone health. I feel so lucky to have it.

Puerto Banús-based OsteoStrong has developed a strategy to care for and strengthen the skeletal system which as a result will improve your bone density, posture, balance, athletic performance, while decreasing joint and back pain.

Here we share some experiences of OsteoStrong and its amazing effects.

It is always a pleasure to visit OsteoStrong Banus, in particular for the superb attention received from Gabriella and Lynda. They are true 'rays of sunshine', even on a wet and cold day, they effortlessly make your OsteoStrong experience an extremely positive one.

As far as benefits are concerned I Barbara, having experienced a great deal of pain in my lower back for a considerable length of time, can now say it has reduced to an almost non-existent level. On a day when I have walked extensively, I sometimes develop an ache at the end of the day, which reduces following rest.

I’d like to share my experience with OsteoStrong. I started OsteoStrong four and a half months ago after being diagnosed with Osteoporosis. My recent scan shows amazing results as my bone mass has increased by 11% and I now only have Osteopenia. I certainly recommend them.

Roger experiences greater feeling and sensation in his toes and the soles of the feet, which has been missing for some time.

As yet, neither of us have re-checked our bone density numbers, however the machines are illustrating improved performance on a very regular basis.

The hydro-massage following the exercise provides us with a most pleasurable end to the session.

“My bone mass has increased by 11% and I now only have Osteopenia.”

Mary O’Driscoll 54

a new fantastic method to improve your skeletal strength.

The OsteoStrong sessions are always viewed as positive ones and certainly not as a punishment.

Thank you Gabby and Lynda for your consistent patience and motivation.

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“The change has been remarkable! Not only because of the DEXA Scan results, I am also noticing it in my everyday life.”

I started this new technique 4 months ago and the change has been remarkable! Not only because of the DEXA Scan results, I am also noticing it in my everyday life. I’ve considerably increased my performance at the gym even despite I was sick and absent for 3 weeks!

In addition, I feel more energized at the end of each weekly session... this also has to do with the exquisite attention I receive from Gabriela and Linda.

María Luisa Kuyumdjian

I hope my testimonial can be useful for other people.

In 2005 I sustained an injury to my sacro-Ileac joint which left me with an unstable joint and chronic pain. I also suffered from bilateral Achilles tendinitis as a result. I had been using a walking stick to help with my balance and was on the highest dosage of Tramadol plus Co-codamol. I had trouble sleeping and couldn’t walk or stand for very long at all.

I heard about OsteoStrong through a friend who persuaded me to try it out.

I was sceptical as my problems were not in the bones but with muscles and tendons. However, I was wrong!

Since the second session, I have noticed an improvement in my condition.

After 10 sessions, I am better than I’ve been in the past 13 years!

The Achilles tendinitis is giving no problems, my joint appears more stable.

I have reduced the pain relief to the lowest dose of Tramadol and plan to come of it completely with the support of my family doctor. I am much more mobile, don’t need the walking stick! I am sleeping properly again and due to my increased mobility I have lost weight and feel so much more alive! I have even started hill walking!

“From the second session my pain disappeared and has not returned.”

If I had been told this is where I’d be after 10 sessions I would never have believed it. The muscles and tendons appear to have been strengthened which means my joint is held in place better now.

I would recommend OsteoStrong to anyone with a similar problem.

It has completely changed my life.

I have been doing it for 6 months now and every time I leave I feel so much better. One thing that has been so important for me is that I had a pain in my right shoulder for over a year, the pain restricted my movement and I was left unable to do many things, such as swimming.

From the second session my pain disappeared and has not returned.

If I had been told this is where I’d be after 10 sessions I would never have believed it. ...

It has completely changed my life.

Elaine Veness

I am so happy with the benefits of OsteoStrong.

Bebe de Fouquières

For me Osteostrong has been very successful.

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We are once again joined by Reflections’ celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Yeadon, whose A-List clientele includes Victoria Beckham and Simon Cowell.

Jonathan is loved not only for his mindblowing colouring skills but his outrageous personality as well.

LastSnipping One This month Jonathan takes time out of his crazy festive season work schedule to talk charities, gift ideas and of course, the Christmas work do.

Mane Attraction Firstly, I would like to say a great big congratulations from myself and the team at Reflections to our colleague, Leslie, who recently tied the knot with her hubbie, Tom, here in Marbella, AND what a beautiful bride did she make!

Our very own bridal hair specialist, Paul, was in charge of Lesley’s wedding day hair, as well as looking after all the bridesmaids do’s as well. The boy did us proud!

When left to its own devices, Lesley has the most amazing natural afro hair. As it’s so curly, it tends to lean towards being frizzy. Lesley is usually seen sporting

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a low maintenance, curly up-do in the salon, so for her wedding day she wanted something very different from her everyday look. For the first stage of the transformation she took advantage of the salons Nanokeratin treatment to make her hair more pliable. This treatment transforms unruly hair into beautifully shiny, sleek, repaired hair that’s so much easier to manage.

On the big day Paul started by washing Lesleys hair with the Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo and Conditioner. He then applied Redkens Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force to help him blow dry her hair to within an inch of its life. It was so important to make sure that the hair was 100% dry, as failure to do so would

have had her hair fighting to go back to its frizzy roots. Add to that the fact she decided to have a beach side wedding, when she should have chosen the arid desert which has very low humidity, Paul really had his work cut out. After blowdrying the hair straight, Paul went on to use the GHD Wand to create loose, smooth waves which he then brushed through gently with a soft brush. He finished off with the Redken Shine Spray, leaving her with soft bouncy and shiny waves which lasted all day and night.

The newlyweds are currently backpacking round the arse end of the Far East and having the time of their lives. I have to say if the Hilton started offering back packing options I might consider doing something similar.

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Most of you will know that I am a big GHD brush fan. However after having Katerina nagging me for the past few weeks to try the new Paul Mitchell Neuro brushes I finally gave them a whirl and was actually quite impressed. I will say I adore the colour, it’s reminiscent of the décor of a gay club in Miami in the eighties. Another bonus being neon blue is you won’t lose the damn things, which is a BIG deal in this salon AKA the Bermuda Triangle.

Honestly, so many hair products and tools get ‘misplaced’ between the stylists, never to be seen again, that I wouldn’t be surprised if Lord Lucan turned up in one of the storage cupboards one day. The Neuro brushes (from €26€ - €30 ) would make perfect stocking fillers.

I have also put aside the Neuro 3 in 1 €130 for my God daughters Christmas present. This multi-tasking iron can create endless styling possibilities, perfect for someone who is constantly changing their style.

The season of good will My very good friend and client, Marienne Stenehome, will be hosting a Designer Exchange Christmas Market charity event for MAITI NEPAL on 5th December at the Magna Cafe.

Basically, in a nutshell, you will get the chance to make money whilst raising money. De-clutter your closet and drop your unwanted designer goodies off at the designated drop off locations (Reflections are of course included.) 75% of sold items goes to you and 25 % goes directly to the Maiti Nepal Shelter in Nepal which is dedicated to fighting against human trafficking and sexual exploitation of young Nepalese women and children.

For more information go to: maitinepalmarbella.com

I SHALL PUT THIS OUT THERE NOW. WE WILL END UP IN A NIGHTCLUB, IT WILL BE MY IDEA AND WE WILL END UP HAVING A ROW AT THE DOOR. SO EVERYONE DON’T SAY YOU WEREN’T WARNED.

Let’s get the party started

There has been the usual fight over where we are going to hold the Xmas work do and, as always, Tina and I won. We will be celebrating at La Sala again. I don’t know why they even bother to question this choice, as we always end up getting our own way.

I love La Sala, it does exactly what it says on the tin. We want decent food, good service, a party atmosphere and somewhere to make a show of ourselves. La Sala provides this and more.

I am sure after the meal is over, we will be joined by the usual suspects which will guarantee the kind of behavior that will have us all cringing till next Christmas. I shall put this out there now. We WILL end up in a nightclub, it WILL be my idea and we WILL end up having a row at the door. So everyone don’t say you weren’t warned.

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Naturally, Gerry will say that he won’t sit next to me at the dinner, (he will do and will probably spend most of the time telling me I have had enough to

drink.) It is also guaranteed that when I stand up to tell everyone we are all going to a club, he will start moaning and tell me it’s not one of my best ideas. After much arguing he will end up coming and dancing the night away. I don’t know why he even tries to fight it.

Please God as this goes to press, Nader is on his safe return from his trip to the homeland. I don’t think I need to remind you of the time he went away for two weeks, which ended up being more like twelve. I was about to try and DHL him back to us again, when he showed up for work as if nothing was wrong. Plus, I need him back in time for the Xmas do as his behavior plummets so much lower than mine and in half the time. He makes me look positively well behaved.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas

Ta-Ra! Love...Jonathan

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"Festive Elegance" tells the story of a chic woman who is sassy inside and out. Inspired by the 20's, oozing that "Monroe" vibe. Large feather jackets combined with see-through fabrics and golden embroidery as well as satin-like dresses and underwear. Photographer Julia Roder created a historic story that represents Christmas today.

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Spanish Street Style

inter in Spain is like Spring in the UK and we cannot get enough of it! Except for the rainy days, we have all been eagerly anticipating the weather change to finally get out those distressed denim jeans, casual knitwear pullovers and leather vintage boots.

Barcelona-based stylist, social media strategist and consultant Blanca Mirรณ Scrimieri describes her style as "spontaneous", dressing for her mood rather than what's on trend. Her attitude makes for vibrant ensembles, punctuated by bright pastels, unusual trims and pattern-clashing prints, rounded off with her signature statement sunglasses.

As we are in a more tropical environment, floral prints are definitely still allowed.

Paired with a thin scarf and some fancy sunglasses, your look will turn you into the queen of street style. The preppy silk scarf in square or rectangular shapes is a contemporary addition to this season's collections. Geometric prints, florals and stripes offer a variety of aesthetic and styling options for this decorative item.

One trend that has stuck around from last summer is flared long skirts, combined with sneakers and a blazer. Match it with some fancy hot red earrings. Another is the trench coat, an item which will probably never go out of fashion and satin, coming in all kinds of colours and shapes.

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Gucci Oversized floral-print coated-cotton drill trench coat €2,500 Net-a-porter.com

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EMOTIONAL DESIGN Blurring the lines between

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Model, Interior Designer and Fashion Editor, Dominique Forsström gives us a glimpse into design, fashion, architecture and lifestyle this month. Discover how whether your interests lie in fashion or interior design, styles are now interchangeable, from season to season…

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fter decades of determined separation, the relationship between the industries of fashion and interior design has never been more intertwined than it is today. With access to style trends so readily available, it’s not surprising that consumers correlate how they express themselves through their dress to how they style their homes quicker than ever before.

The blending of these industries makes sense. Fashion and interior design have more in common than we realize – not just in physical form, but in the roles that they play in our everyday life. We choose where and how we live, work, and play – and how we look while we do so. We dress ourselves in a way which we feel reflects our individual personality, and we do the same for our personal spaces. We are drawn to designed spaces where we feel most comfortable, focused or stimulated, depending on our state of mind.

Renta and Hermes, each has moved into interior design so that consumers can now outfit their interior with their favorite fashion designer.

So, in conclusion, what does this mean for the contemporary world of Interior Design? The pattern, colour, texture, and shape we see in the New York and Paris shows of major fashion houses have inspired the upholstery fabric we see on a sofa, a window treatment or an area rug. Dramatic prints on a blouse are now even featured in our décor pillows. This has resulted in consumers finally embracing the phrase; “Your home is a reflection of yourself.” Consumers are dressing their homes with the same personality they dress themselves.

Ultimately, today’s design is integral to the way people live their lives.

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There are design principles that both practices share when creating furnishings in a space or an ensemble of clothing: determining a focal point, creating the silhouette, balancing proportion and details. There is always a connection between materials and their story, there is a coherence of the world of beauty. Fashion, design, architecture and interiors all flow together as a singular state of being.

They essentially all seek shelter, selfexpression and protection.

Interiors are the new runway Due to the inevitable shift in how fashion impacts interior design, more and more relevant fashion designers are adding interior collections to their compilations – or at least partnering with architects and designers to create interior lines that speak to their aesthetics. Interior and product design companies who have traditionally had no ties to the fashion world are becoming more involved, and vice versa. Years ago, Italian fashion-house Missoni paired up with flooring company Bolon to create bold new flooring patterns that use interpretations of patterns from their own fashion collections, and has even explored ventures in the hotel and restaurant industries. From Armani, to Vera Wang, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la

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In the SPOTLIGHT From fashion to interior design and lifestyle, discover my favourite 2018 design pieces‌

Lantern by Brokis: Light As a Jewel of the Home A functional object in aesthetic elation, a sentinel of the evening and the night. This geometrically balanced light designed by Lucie Koldova, rounds out the variable Jack O’Lantern family. The new table version combines the beauty of handblown acid etched glass in smoke grey, light pink or triplex opal colours with marble base Carrara or Satinated nero marquinia, and subtle levitating metal frames with copper, chrome or chrome black liquid metal coating.

The line between fashion and interiors is becoming blurred as designers from both disciplines draw inspiration from shared sources, explore new design methods, and allow their interests and curiosities to extend beyond their trade.

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Code Coco: A Beautiful Enigma A timepiece masquerading as jewellery that fastens with a handbag clasp? Chanel’s elegant Code Coco, inspired by the clasp of the brand’s iconic 2.55 purse, is one of today’s most unique timepieces.

PHOTO BY Aleksander Santo MUAH: Jorge Sanchez STYLING: SSTRÖM By Gem LOCATION: Heaven 11 La Zagaleta

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Ipanema by Philipe Starck: High Elegance Meets Utmost Minimalism Ipanema has partnered up with world renowned architect and designer Philippe Starck to create a collection of sleek minimalist sandals that translate modern elegance and sophistication. Citrus tones and flashing monochromes ignite the sensuous lines and sinuous shapes of these sustainably savvy sandals.

Ares by Giorgetti: the new dumbbells for design exercises The peculiarity of Ares consists in the fact that they all have the same shape, but a different weight according to the used material.

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by Anna Gerlach Your living room, lounge, or more formally, your sitting room is undoubtedly the space in your home where you get comfortable and relax after a hard day. It represents a space to welcome guests and show your personal design style. So, whether you're in search of some inspiration to completely redecorate or you are just looking for some refreshing touches, these living room details are set to help you create your dream lounge.

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THE "KAROO" ARMCHAIR With its distinct cotton satin lining and unique chair design, it’s obvious where the inspiration for this impressive piece came from. This dream of a chair was made to remind you of the semi-desert area of South Africa. A classic, but powerful unit that will make your living room shine like never before.

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THE ART

TOUCH Give your tree some spunk with a Sputnik-style ornament on the top and some oversized paper decorations in red, white and blue instead of using the usual Christmas baubles.

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Mixing art, such as colourful paintings and neon lights with Christmas elements gives your living room the ideal edgy vibe and rock’n’roll touch. With bright furniture, the room still doesn’t look too heavy, however with the patterned rug, pillows and other fancy little details, the room is radiating a cool, but still chic and timeless character.

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THE "IRIS" MIRROR With its rich lacquer, palisander wood veneer and gold leaf, this round wall mirror is almost a piece of art in itself, reminding us of the iris, which is the part of the eye that changes and controls our perception of light, shapes and colours.

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DIY Citrus garland sugarandcharm.com

Sheepskin rug sugarandcharm.com

DO IT YOURSELF

Pastel colour elements sugarandcloth.com

Christmas time is definitely the time for the best DIY crafting. With the handmade ideas above you can brighten up your living room area with fresh citrus, such as oranges or lemons, finished off with a garland made of three gold rings. Another element that always gives you the perfect Christmas vibe is a sheepskin rug beneath your tree. Add some pillows and make yourself a cozy space right next to your Christmas tree! You prefer more colour? Then why not go for some beautiful rainbow-inspired tones‌ the choice is yours!

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THE ELEGANT WAY With white elements in your living area, you can simply do no wrong. Soft little snowballs hanging from the tree, large balloon-like light chains and your old bookcase, transformed into a bright mix of light decoration, mixed with a dark green tone. Simple, but certainly not boring.

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Mijas Costa is a stretch of coastline that connects central Marbella to its bustling neighbour, Fuengirola. It perfectly blends the key characteristics of both, offering elegance and

activity in abundance. Mijas offers an unbeatable location surrounded by endless beaches, some of the coast’s finest golf courses and an abundance of bars, restaurants and shops, plus Malaga airport is less than 30 minutes by car. As a result, Mijas Costa has been highlighted as one of Spain’s Top Investor Hotspots in the most recent House Price Report.

Aria’s contemporary design by González & Jacobson Arquitectura and meticulous attention to detail ensures it stands at the forefront of residential opportunities on the coast.

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Stunning 5 bedroom Villa located on Puerto Del Almendro, with panoramic views of sea, golf and mountain. This amazing property boasts a private driveway leading to a large villa spread out over one floor, with double height ceilings and plenty of outside entertaining areas with massive landscaped garden and private pool.

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Detached Villa Golden Mile Independent villa in one of the best areas of Marbella, the golden mile.

The house is accessed through a closed and private street, at the entrance there is a large terrace with garden area. A glazed entrance hall, living room with fireplace, a small office that was previously a guest toilet, on a slope the living room and a double door gives way to the kitchen that has been remodeled and has a dining room for daily use, a bedroom for service and a full bathroom or laundry room. On the upper floor, 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 of them with en suite bathroom and a third bathroom for the other two bedrooms.

The plot is very private, without road noise; the garden surrounds the entire house there is an outside area next to the private pool that is ideal for spending the summer evenings.

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Our in-depth motoring review

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LIGHT RIDER MCLAREN SHOW THAT LESS REALLY CAN BE MORE

MOTORING AUTHOR, RACING DRIVER AND PHOTO-JOURNALIST IAN KUAH REPORTS ON THE

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Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus, famously said, “FOR SPEED, ADD LIGHTNESS.” In an age where many supercars are too big and heavy for their own good, McLaren are one of the few manufacturers who take low weight seriously.

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heir new 600LT is a case in point, and is based on the 570S, the sweet spot in McLaren’s mid-range Sports Series range. The 600LT is 96kg lighter than a 570S with an extra 30hp, and 100kg more downforce, the 1,274kg dry weight delivering a power-toweight ratio of 481hp/tonne.

Lower weight, improved aero, bigger brakes and state of the art rubber; all of these engender more speed along with better handling and grip without the need for a major increase in engine power. And lower weight means less loading on the engine for better fuel economy and emissions.

Since most enthusiasts want to know a cars power and performance before anything else here goes. A modest increase in boost pressure within the ECU remap and lower back-pressure from the new top exit exhaust system

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sees the output of the 570S M838TE motor rise from 570hp and 600Nm of torque to 600hp at 7,500rpm, with 620Nm of torque from 5,500 to 6,500rpm.

length of the 600LT are much harder to discern. But that 74mm is significant in the wind tunnel and on track where McLaren have aimed this 570S derivative.

The stopwatch says 2.9 sec to 100km/h, 8.2 sec to 200km/h, 24.9 sec to 300km/h, and a Vmax of 328km/h (204mph), making the 600LT a bona fide member of the 200mph club.

Conceived as a more highly focused trackday tool that can still be used as a daily driver, the 600LT is not a successor to the 570S, which is still in production, but rather a 570S with its talons considerably sharpened for hard-core trackday junkies.

So why LT, which is short for the Longtail designation first coined for the legendary McLaren F1 GTR Longtail racecar whose pursuit of optimised high performance aerodynamics and greater downforce was the direct result of form following function?

While the ‘Longtail’ is pretty obvious on the F1 GTR, the new carbon-fibre bodywork, fixed rear wing, and longer rear underbody diffuser that add 74mm (around 3.0 inch) to the overall

In Porsche speak, the 570S and 600LT approximate the relationship between the Carrera GTS and GT3 RS, where the former is an exquisitely balanced road car with track talent, and the latter is a finely honed trackday machine that doubles as a competent road car.

Every new supercar needs a reference point to chart its empirical progress, so McLaren kicked off our 600LT track

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session at the Hungaroring with a few laps in the 570S, the current shining star of their mid-range Sports Series.

The technical differences between the 570S and the new 600LT from which it evolved are not small by any means.

And so just as McLaren’s astute PR team had us do a few laps of Estoril in the 720S before climbing aboard the sensational Senna, their aim here was to highlight the yawning gap in driving dynamics between the 570S and 600LT. As much as I admire and respect the 720S for the depth and breath of its dynamic abilities, the more analogue feeling 570S, 570GT, and the 570S Spider in particular tug strongly at my sensibilities. While not as blindingly fast in a straight line or as competent on a race track as the 720S, the conventional steel suspension, active damping, hydraulic steering, and smaller rubber footprints of the 570 models deliver more subjective driver reward at sane speeds on public roads.

That is not to say that they do not also excel on track too. With a lovely chassis balance, and enough turbocharged grunt to unhinge the tail at will in the bends, the 570 models are more than competent trackday machines as well. In fact they impressive right up to the moment you jump from the 570S straight into the 600LT as we did. And then the penny drops.

My light bulb moment told me that the gap between these Sports Series models was equal to over half the difference between the 720S and Senna, which is going some considering that the Senna is over three times the price of a 720S, while a 600LT is around £30,000 more than a 570S. While I stop short of calling the 600LT a poor man’s Senna, I will not hesitate to say that it stands out as the current bargain of the McLaren range.

Sheer empirical speed is not necessarily what the 600LT is about.

Since you cannot drive flat out on public roads, the subjective responses of a car are more important for owners, and this is where the 600LT really comes into it’s own. That said as this was a track only launch we had no opportunity to gain any road impressions.

The 600LT bolts off the line, the crisper and more direct feel of its chassis through the seat of your pants, the finer dialogue from the weightier steering, and the firmer response from the 720S derived brakes all bring it that much closer to the feeling of a racecar. This comes as no surprise once you learn that McLaren’s aim was to strike a happy median between the 570S road car and its GT4 racecar derivative.

Accelerate, brake, turn, accelerate.

From the pit lane to the exit of the first bend is all it takes to recognise the more sharply focused inputs that ride your synapses straight to the driving pleasure centre in one screaming eureka moment.

The 570S has light and precise power steering, but the 600LT’s heavier rack is noticeably superior in feel and feedback. The 570S has good throttle response for a turbocharged car, but also has a flat spot when you demand instant pick up in a higher gear. In comparison the 600LT’s turbos spool up immediately, allowing you to throttle steer the car better, as well as simply leaving a corner with more gusto.

The changes to the engine mapping and lower backpressure have made the engine much more responsive and more like a naturally aspirated motor.

The sharper throttle response, copious torque, and minimal change of roll angle when you move into the throttle mean more accurate throttle steering and improved mid-corner adjustability potential.

While it still gives best in sound and response to the rabid Audi/ Lamborghini V10, the paradigm motor in this class, McLaren has made

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great strides in the soundtrack of their engines since the flat, anodyne note produced by the MP4-12C. Senna apart, the 600LT makes the best McLaren soundtrack yet thanks in part to its two exhaust outlets being top mounted on the engine lid instead of exiting from the tail. The al fresco Spider experience should be awesome.

I used the paddle shifters of the sevenspeed dual-clutch gearbox in Manual mode throughout my track session, noting the satisfyingly instantaneous upshifts, and fast and responsive

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downshifts under braking.

When I drove the McLaren 675LT at Silverstone in the summer of 2015, its bombastic performance, active aero and computer controlled active suspension were indelibly etched in my memory of outstanding supercar experiences.

Thus my eyebrows went pretty high when McLaren told us that despite its conventional steel springs and active damping the less powerful 600LT is actually capable of higher cornering speeds than the mighty 675LT.

This is a good indication of the rate at which McLaren’s engineers have progressed in just three short years, even with a conventional set-up. But if you think about it this is not really surprising given the depth and breadth of F1 motorsport-derived knowledge and resources that the engineers in Woking can call upon.

Tyres are a fast moving part of the high performance car arena, and the uprated suspension was developed to optimise the grip of the Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R rubber, which comes in 225/35R19 and 285/35R20 sizes front

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and rear respectively on 8.5J x 19-inch and 11.0J x 20-inch forged wheels.

These new ultra-light multi-spoke forged wheels lower the critical unsprung weight by a whopping 17kg.

The 390/380mm carbon-ceramic brake discs with six/four-pot callipers are from the 720S, and shave off another 4.0kg.

The recalibrated springs and dampers produce a stiffer suspension with less roll on turn-in, and like a racecar the 600LT responds very well to trail braking. The front end is pointy but this does not upset the rear, which follows the front end into a bend perfectly on cue.

As we noted before the changes wrought to the 570S suspension take it roughly halfway towards the GT4 racecar spec. The major geometry change at the rear is achieved by using the rear suspension arm forgings from the 720S to alter the way the rear tyres work under heavy braking.

“Because we have a fixed rear wing on the 570S as opposed to active aero there is more pitch and dive under braking,” explained Gareth Howell, McLaren’s professional driver who helped develop the 600LT. “The

changes we made reduce the toe change under braking to improve stability,” he explained. “This came out of lessons learnt during development of the Senna, which uses a combination of this geometry and active aero to compensate for brick wall like retardation approximating that of a GT3 racecar.”

As this is a mid-engine, rear-wheeldrive car, it has relatively low polar moment of inertia with agility and stability centred on how the car rotates into a bend.

The front anti-roll bar is 50% stiffer than on the 570S, and is matched by a 25% smaller rear bar. By itself this would normally encourage more understeer, but the spring rates have been increased by 13% in front and 34% at the rear to compensate. These uprated springs also drop the ride height by 8.0mm.

In sum the uprated suspension improves the cars turn-in and agility so you do not need to wait for the chassis to take a set while turning. It also delivers a more linear characteristic velocity once traction is broken, and as I found out when exploring the cars limits at the Hungaroring, power slides

are easy to initiate and control.

From an aerodynamic perspective the rear wing on the 600LT is placed an inch higher in the airstream than the 570S and its GT sister. This and the longer rear diffuser make a big difference to downforce over the rear axle at speed, with overall downforce re-balanced by the larger front splitter.

New side skirts with fins help to guide airflow along the cars flanks, further improving its aero profile.

All this makes for a significant 100kg increase in overall downforce at the 250km/h we managed before braking at the end of the Hungaroring main straight. Here the 600LT feels unerringly stable, taking driver confidence and satisfaction to an all-time high.

My favourite McLaren until now has been the 570S Spider as its carbonfibre tub means it suffers no structural stiffness or handling compromises when the roof is down. McLaren have been very open about the fact that the 600LT Spider will be along once the Coupe run is completed. I have a strong feeling that this might just become my new favourite McLaren.

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WHO’S IN WHO’S OUT

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HERE'S TO THE FUNDRAISING COMMUNITY WE ATTENDED…

The Villa Tiberio fundraising Gala Dinner in association with Warrior Film Promotions & Warrior Global Media in aid of Cudeca Hospice and Red Cross.

WE ENJOYED…

the delicious menu presented by host, Villa Tiberio.

WE LOVED…

the exciting live entertainment from an array of some of the coast’s finest singers and the brilliant MC and auctioneer, Mr Steve Cline.

CONGRATULATIONS & A BIG THANKS TO…

organiser Sandro Morelli from Villa Tiberio, Warrior Film Promotions and Warrior Global Media, for collectively putting together a wonderful night, raising over 30.000€ for a brilliant cause.

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PRIME TIME WE ATTENDED...

Prime Invest’s cocktail event organised to thank all the agencies involved with Navigolf (phases 3, 4 and 5), a project promoted by Sevillian company INSERSA and exclusively commercialised by Prime Invest

WE ENJOYED... fantastic live music by some of the finest musical talents on the coast and a selection of delicious appetizers.

WE LOVED... the exclusive ambiance and mingling with an interesting array of professionals.

CONGRATULATIONS & A BIG THANKS TO… Prime Invest for the success of their project and to all the agencies for their efforts.. Special mentions to Bromley Estates, Space Marbella and Fastighetsringen.

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Rio Comes

to Banús

We attended...

Posidonia’s Brazilian extravaganza.

Marisol Gomez and her group Rio 40° brought 10 Samba dancers, Brazilian drummers and fashion brand Lisy to Banus for Rio’s European Carnival, a night of samba, music, dancing and fashion.

We adored...

the stunning fashion show by Lisy Fashion showcasing their glamourous, sexy creations on beautiful models and samba dancers.

We enjoyed...

a VIP menu of traditional Brazilian cuisine including kibe, coxinha, pao queijo, feijoada, moqueca camarao, seabass in maracuja sauce and a selection of grilled meats.

Congratulations & a big thanks to...

Posidonia for hosting such a unique event and to Marisol Gomez for putting together a truly impressive showcase!

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CELEBRATING

Peace

WE ATTENDED...

the centenary Armistice Day fundraising event at La Sala Banús to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, organised by Marbella’s branch of the Royal British Legion.

WE SANG TO...

live music brought to us by Laura Ellen, singing memorable songs from a bygone era.

WE ENJOYED...

a lovely brunch including fresh fruit skewers, crispy bacon rolls and Cumberland sausage rolls, as well as smoked salmon and scrambled egg blinis, all served with fresh orange juice on arrival and free flowing tea and coffee.

CONGRATULATIONS AND A BIG THANKS TO...

The Royal British Legion of Marbella for organising such an important event, as well as to La Sala Banús for the excellent catering.

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IN LOVE WITH MARBELLA WE ATTENDED...

the launch of "Marbella With Love" at Kah Marbella in the setting of Aloha’s stunning Golf Valley. The initiative was founded on the basis of the power of music to bridge divides and connect communities through its special tour and to support those in need.

WE ENJOYED...

live performances by electric violinist Lamaya Violinista, as well as a saxophonist, an acra yoga show and a ribbon dancer.

WE LOVED...

the whole mission of the event; to show the world that Marbella isn’t just glitz and glam, that Marbella has heart!

CONGRATULATIONS AND A BIG THANKS TO...

Paul Carr from Callective Calling foundation and Michael Harding for leading the show with Simone Kennedy Harding, as well as to Kah Marbella for hosting this lovely charity event.

Save the date for their next event "Christmas Special" on the 18th of December at 7:30pm at La Sala Puerto Banús!

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PENULTIMATE SALA GOLF EVENT at Villa Padierna

WE ATTENDED...

this month’s Sala Golf competition at Alferini in Villa Padierna’s stunning golf valley.

WE ENJOYED...

the great conditions and fantastic refreshments provided by La Sala, as well as half way houses hosted by Jackson Grundy, the tournament sponsors.

CONGRATULATIONS & A BIG THANKS TO...

the winning team "The Links", and all 92 golfers who competed!

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO...

the season finale on the 15th of December at La Reserva. For more information about the tournament or to join next year please contact Lindsay Medina on +34 603507628 or lindsey@salagroupholdings.com

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Brothers In ART

WE ATTENDED...

the opening event and cocktail reception of UB40‘s Brian Travers and Dire Straits’ John Illsley’s exclusive exhibition of artworks from their album covers in the stunning setting of the Kempinski Hotel Bahía in Estepona.

WE GOT INSPIRED BY...

the 40 limited edition prints of UB40’s first studio album in six years, painted by Brian Travers. The pieces are a tribute to the Grenfell Tower survivors created with bright primary colours.

WE LOVED...

the glamour of the exhibition with its rock and roll touch and mingling with other art lovers. Plus learning more about the legendary artists work, their inspiration and their long and successful careers in the music business.

CONGRATULATIONS & A BIG THANKS TO...

Brian Travers and John Illsey for bringing this inspiring art exhibition to Marbella, as well as to the Kempinski Hotel Bahía in Estepona for hosting the event.

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MIKOLAJ Krawczunas

Art With

Passion

BORN IN POLAND, MIKOLAJ KRAWCSUNAS IS A PASSIONATE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ARTIST WHO HAS LIVED ACROSS THE GLOBE FROM ASIA TO SPAIN. HIS PHOTOGRAPHS ARE UNIQUE AND BOLD. HE LOVES TO PLAY WITH COLOUR, LIGHT AND MOVEMENT. WITH MIKOLAJ NOW BASED IN MARBELLA WE DECIDED TO FIND OUT A BIT MORE ABOUT HIS WORK AND HIS CAREER TO DATE.

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"My latest project is the series entitled 'shiny shadows' and is inspired by my fascination with nature and its textures."

Did you study art or are you self-taught? If so where and what?

At the beginning I was self-taught, I was practicing a lot by myself. Then after high school I got into the most prestigious film school in Poland, the Leon Schiller National Higher School of Film, Television and Theatre in Lรณdz, which is very famous around Europe and the rest of the world.

What attracted you to your chosen art form above another?

It was quite a natural choice for me, and it came almost organically. Somehow I was always attracted to images, and due to my lack of skills in manual painting I turned my interest to photography. Now I am exploring more and more of the world of moving images.

What is your latest project and what inspired it?

My latest project is the series entitled 'shiny shadows' and is inspired by my fascination with nature and its textures.

Where are you from and where are you based now?

I'm from Warsaw, Poland, but now I'm based in Marbella. The last few years I was traveling through Asia but I felt that it was time to come back to Europe and pick up the challenge.

Why Marbella?

I really love the open spaces and the possibility of driving along the coast of Europe. You can just go to the car and hit the road. Plus Spain has friendly people, great culture and food.

Have you always been an artist?

I like to think so, as when I was really young I loved watching the clouds for hours, and painting very crazy worlds (unfortunately I have no talent for any kind of painting)!

Did you choose art or did art choose you? Was there a catalyst to becoming an artist?

I think we chose each other. I started at a very early age by photographing mostly close ups of nature. I was always fascinated about the world and wanted to capture moments which were invisible to others.

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"I AM BEGINNING TO FOCUS MORE ON PEOPLE AND THEIR STORIES AND I AM FINDING THAT PEOPLE CAN BE ART THEMSELVES."

Why are you passionate about this subject?

I love that the normally tiny bugs are hiding various amazing textures.

They are so small but still on photos we can see the perfect architecture of their structure (which is similar to our bridges).

Describe your art in a sentence. What makes it different / unique?

I focus on colours & textures that I feel makes our lives richer. I think my unique style is in the light which shapes the structures, focusing our eyes on new elements.

If you weren't an artist what would you be?

I think I would be somebody between modern life and life in the nature.

For sure a traveler, a person who is experiencing the world and showing others how amazing it can be when we step out from our safe place.

Describe how your work has evolved and why?

My work is evolving towards people, before I was focusing on the textures only. Now as I am older I am beginning to focus more on people and their stories and I am finding that people can be art themselves.

Where do the ideas come from?

A lot of my ideas came from movies. I love to be inspired by the worlds of other people.

What do you love about what you do?

I really love to be involved in other people’s lives and creating the most amazing memories.

What are your top tips for being creative?

Give yourself more free time to be inspired, when you open up your mind to other people’s worlds you will be creative.

Do you think everyone can be creative?

I think so. It is most important to do what you are passionate about, you can be creative with anything you love.

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What has been your greatest inspiration and why?

My greatest inspiration is still nature.

What life event changed you?

The first time I used the darkroom. I was in there for 15 hours developing traditional photo papers but I didn’t feel tired. I knew I was creating something special and that feeling pushed me towards fulfilling my goals.

If you could give one piece of advice what would it be?

Give yourself more free time. More time for just sitting and thinking, without a book and without any computer or phone.

That’s when the ideas begin to come.

What advice do you have for people that want to buy art?

Choose what your heart desires not what others tell you. Art should be for enjoying and exploring yourself, not only for decoration or investment.

And what advice for people that are interested in developing their creativity?

Do what you like, not what is best for selling or what others like.

Who has inspired you the most in your life?

I think my Father, which is very common, but he showed me what hard work means, and I found it very useful in art as well.

What is your website and how can I buy a piece?

My photos can be seen on my website www.krawczunas.com and you can order them there, but also it is possible to arrange a meeting and talk about it over the coffee.

I have an amazing team, who can deliver framed reproductions and prints on plexiglass.

This modern printing technique combined with a large reproduction size gives spectacular results and beautiful presentations in luxury design interiors.

"My father showed me what hard work means, and I found it very useful in art as well."

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or the first time ever, Bettina’s Kitchen has created a one of kind retreat that is food focused. All cuisine will be plant based and gluten free. We will also include the best of Bali in terms of an amazing venue, balians’ sound healing and old traditional Balinese ways of improving overall balance. The days will be divided into six different sections of knowledge and experience.

Bettina will take you on a seven day journey of nourishment, mindfulness, and the art of self-care, in one of the most beautiful destinations. The week will consist of eating plant based foods, learning how to cook them, where they come from and how to improve your overall health.

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NOURISHMENT: All the food at the retreat is plant based and 100 percent organic and locally sourced. We will not only be eating food but learning how to prepare it through the numerous workshops throughout the week. We will also learn where it comes from by visiting a farm, picking our own produce and creating a relationship with what we eat from start to finish.

MINDFULNESS: By learning how to eat better we feel better. It is all linked you see. Improving our gut health, which is our second brain, we nourish our mind. By providing an amazing environment to relax and rejuvenate, we will also go through mindfulness exercises that can easily be implemented once you get home.

THE ART OF SELF CARE: To love others one must first love thyself.

Step one is coming to this retreat. A gift to you and from there it will all unravel.

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Winter time at

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ver since I walked into Nobu in Berkeley Square in London many years ago, I have been the Japanese Chef’s number one fan, so when the opportunity arose in our office to sample the Winter menu at Nobu Hotel Marbella, no one was getting in my way.

The a la carte menu boasts all the signature dishes as well as an array of Andalusian inspired creations, with such a vast choice, I was delighted when we were presented with the streamlined Winter Omakase Menu, making my life a lot easier.

An Amuse-Bouche of Crispy Nori with Avocado Tartare started off our gastronomic journey and prepared us for our Appetizer. A choice of Salmon Sashimi, White Fish Dry Miso or Sashimi Salad Matsuhisa; I opted for the Salmon, as a trip to Nobu isn’t a trip to Nobu without a mouth-watering sashimi, in my eyes!

Impressed as ever, we moved onto our main course; the classic Black Cod Miso, Beef Skewers with Teriyaki or Mushroom Toban. You probably guessed I went for the Black Cod which is, in my opinion, Nobu’s finest creation and I am yet to find anywhere in the world that even comes close.

We finished off our dinner with a sweet treat choosing from Cheesecake, Fruit Platter or Green Tea Tartlet, luckily I was dining with two guests and we decided to order one of each and share; the perfect end to a perfect evening! If that wasn’t enough, the entire Omakase Menu is priced at just 45€ per person… you know where to find me this Winter!

“Omakase” (Japanese: お任せ Hepburn: o-makase) is a Japanese phrase that means “I’ll leave it up to you”. To leave the selection to the chef, as opposed to ordering à la carte.

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HOLIDAY

FIZZ and all that bubbly stuff

Ellen Wallace is longtime international news journalist and the author of the popular book Vineglorious!

Switzerland's Wondrous World of Wines. She writes regularly about European wines and travel and splits her time between La Costa del Sol and the Swiss Alps.

Ellen’s blog:ellenwine.com

Time for the corks to fly and the fizz to overfill the glass and everyone to go giggly: the holiday season is upon us. How about this season we make it the year to understand the bubbly stuff, and do it right?

For a start, what exactly is that in your glass? Here are some basic facts, plus a few little “did you know” things to add to the conversation so that you sound a little more intelligent and a little less drunk – useful if it’s the company party and your boss is standing next to you, or you’re meeting the future in-laws.

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hampagne: who hasn’t heard of it?

It’s the king of fizz, a drink that boasts sophistication and luxury, but don’t believe anyone who tells you this is because it is the best sparkling wine.

There are great brands and mediocre ones and ones we won’t mention, just as with any other wine. It’s made in France, must and I repeat must come from the Champagne region, by international law. The producers spend a massive amount of money every year protecting the name; they also spend a fortune marketing the product to make sure you think nothing is comparable.

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Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, Dom Perignon – this last one was created in 1937 as a luxury brand, a new idea at the time, that caught on quickly. The non-vintage blends that made champagne famous are created after the harvest, a mix or recipe that gives each champagne its particular character. The reason for the blending is far from today’s marketing pitches, however: Champagne is so far north and the harvests vary so much in quality from one year to another that winemakers had to blend to come up with a drinkable product.

This northern outpost– at least until climate change starting making England a place for growing grapes – barely has time for them to ripen, and the soil is very chalky, two things that give these wines special aromas – what you smell – and mouth, or palate, what you feel and taste. The grapes are high in acidity and without champagne, this region would be a poor one for wine.

We are now drinking champagne year-round, and there is no sign of its popularity flagging. More than other sparkling wines, it really goes with any and all foods, as well as on its own. A final tip: we used to drink champagne only out of flute glasses, but recent research has been showing it is

We used to talk about the champagne method, now called the “traditional method”; it is simply the way the effervescence, or bubbling effect is created. The bubbles are carbon dioxide, the result of a second fermentation under pressure. There are other ways of producing sparkling wine, but the ones we hear about most tend to be made this way.

Most are white, but they can be rosé or red, depending on the base wine.

"Sparkling wines And indeed, it can be vary in the quantity really exquisite. The and size of their grapes are a starting point to understanding bubbles - not why it is special.

Chardonnay, a white necessarily the case grape, is used, but only that the more of 30% of the grapes in the area around Reims and these, the better the Épernay, the heart of champagne country, wine." are white. Black grapes, notably Pinot Noir and the region’s third grape, Meunier, can be used for white wines only if they are pressed ever so gently. For quality champagne, this means a very small amount of juice. You start to see why the price climbs.

dessert it was just too much sugar. Others are cremant, which is made in other regions of France that can’t use the champagne on their labels.

Champagne is labelled nature or brut nature at the extreme dry end, then extra dry (or extra sec), sec, demi-sec and doux at the sweet end.

Traditional method wines from other regions but also made with other grapes include the famous and often excellent Spanish cava, a similarly often-good one from NE Italy, prosecco. One of the prosecco family sons left his job as their oenologist when he founded the Geox shoe company after hiking in the hot SW of the US after a day selling his wine – he wanted more comfortable shoes! Italy’s spumante is medium-sweet and blessedly lower in alcohol if you’re partying a lot – often half that of a champagne, and Moscato, which can be cloying and the quality varies greatly. I recently had one with a sharp blue cheese and it was extremely good, whereas with

"Tulip glasses instead of flutes are now considered the There are just under best way to serve 19,000 small farmers champagne, but growing grapes in Champagne, on tiny the message is slow holdings. They sell to the big “Maisons” or to get out - maybe champagne houses, we just love the chic whose product brand names will sound familiar of flutes!"

- Moët & Chandon,

actually better to serve it in white wine glasses, tulip-shaped. You’ll need to be confident to convince your wine snob friends, however! Santé, as they say in Champagne, when raising a glass to you.

USEFUL LINKS: The official Champagne website, with good videos showing how it is made, as well as how to open a bottle of champagne – key point, you turn the bottle and not the cork! https://www.champagne.fr

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A NIGHT TO FORGET

By Ian Greenland

contorted human forms beyond the narrow corridor we found ourselves in. We swapped nervous glances over a sharp intake of breath as uniformed figures conducted their final checks on our person. No words of encouragement were offered, just a solemn nod of approval before they stepped aside and ushered us on, plunging us headlong into the booming maelstrom....

The date was December 31st. The year 2007. The place.... I can’t remember

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remember it like it was yesterday. Scores of us stood in file, some huddled together for warmth, chatting nervously, others alone and silent in a sort of dread anticipation of the distant rumbling that grew louder by the minute. Jaws chattered and teeth ground together. For most of us, it wasn’t our first time into the fray, but this promised to be a truly brutal encounter. Nerves notwithstanding, the barely suppressed adrenaline was intoxicating.

I cast my eyes along the line, wondering who would make it out of this in one piece. Those immediately around me had become my closest allies, bonds forged over many years, many excursions... family. Others remained strangers, our purposes converging on this date, in this place. I silently wished them the best, well aware I would never see the majority of them again. Most were barely 18 years of age.

The night air biting at us, the cacophony beyond our line grew near-deafening as we were marshalled slowly forward, the dying chatter all but impossible now as we glimpsed flashes of lights and

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now - some bloody jumped up venue in central London promising “ The best New Year’s Eve rave of all time”. TOTAL BOLLOCKS. Right after that bit where I made it sound like we were brave troops heading into glorious battle, we stepped into a sweaty, smelly, loud, packed, over-priced warehouse, promising little more than some of the best (ie.worst) queues of all time. Having queued outside for an hour, despite buying £25 tickets online weeks earlier, we immediately had the choice of which queue to join next. Queue 2 was an enormous “fluids-in” queue at the bar where first prize for making it to the front was a £5 can of beer tipped into a plastic cup which would likely be elbowed out of your hand before you made it ten paces. The hard, litter-strewn floor sporadically glimpsed between the press of sweaty fools was testament to this, slippery-slick in some places, sticky in others.

Queue 3 was the “fluids-out” queue leading to the toilets, which, when I finally saw the gents, quite literally the following year, was the closest thing to a battlefield I’ve ever truly experienced.

No glory was to be found on this night, no gentlemen in sight. Glassy-eyed geezers staggered out of cubicles without locks, the horrors they’d inflicted reverberating in their minds, the smells in their nostrils. This was central London and yet there wasn’t even one of those guys willing to stand in there offering mints, paper towels and cheap aftershave for a quid - that’s how bad they were. What sticks with me is that the organisers who’d fleeced thousands upon thousands of pounds from us gullible lot

Right after that bit where I made it sound like we were brave troops heading into glorious battle, we stepped into a sweaty, smelly, loud, packed, overpriced warehouse, promising little more than some of the best (ie.worst) queues of all time.

and hung nary a fairy light in decoration were content to supply only hot water from the taps, lest desperate clubbers should try to avoid buying the £3 bottled stuff at the head of Queue 2. The warm, fuzzy feeling most experienced here had more to do with dehydration than the season of goodwill we were clearly leaving behind.

Queue 4 was a kind of undercover queue - the dance floor itself. The main body of the warehouse was given over to it, dangerously full with revellers of all shapes and sizes, rhythmically bumping against each other like sweaty atoms in a big stupid omelette. The mass of people had no definable start, middle or end, but it was a queue nonetheless. A cubic queue. A noisy holding pen for the other queues. They say you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs. Well you can’t dance for six hours without needing a drink or a wee. Sooner or later all these little eggs would break. Queues 2 and 3 need only bide their time....

Upon first entering this battleground, feeling the oppressive heat, seeing the state of the floor and some of the crowd, I realised my expensive winter coat was best off in the relative safety of the cloakroom, so my first act at “The best NYE rave of all time” was joining queue 5.... and that’s where I stayed for 55 fucking minutes. Unaware at this early stage how queue-based and ultimately shit the rest of my New Year’s would be, every minute spent in queue 5 felt like an eternity. Deprived of my friends (several of whose coats I held) and wanting desperately to join their fun, I pictured them in a blissfully hedonistic embrace, awash with euphoria and the promise of the night. Of course each of them was presently in their own private queuing hell, those who headed straight for queue 4 not yet realising their NYE experience had already peaked....

moustachioed and more likely to be sharing needles than genetics, this dynamic duo were nevertheless just as stultifyingly inept. I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt that they could stay on top of hanging a jacket and taking two quid, or hanging a jacket and giving back a numbered ticket, or even giving back a numbered ticket and taking two quid, but being required to do all three together was apparently a coat-strewn bridge too far. The room looked like Primark in a hurricane.

Despite severe misgivings, I’d come too far to turn back, so deposited our garbs and money, cursing the fact each of them had probably earned about £12 while I’d stood in line. Two hours in, two queues down and zero time spent actually enjoying myself, I now felt stonecold sober - I was in fact far from it, but it’s all relative. Unable to locate any of my mates on my first or second pass of the venue, my only possible salvation seemed to be joining queue 2.... ...and that’s where I was at midnight, December 31st, 2007. In a manky warehouse in central London in a bloody queue as wide as it was deep, maniacally jostling for the attention of people getting paid to have a marginally better time than me. Whether it was because of the sheer weight of numbers or the smacked-arse expression

I no doubt had on my face by this point, it took longer to get served a couple of beers then it would to drink them.

When the music stopped and the big countdown started, friends queueing together began to embrace while those of us flying solo looked awkwardly around. Desperate to be seen to validate the apparently momentous occasion and the great time I was supposed to be having by at least high-fiving someone, I was secretly more concerned with whether I could use the ensuing madness to squeeze a little closer to the warm, overpriced lager before I pissed myself...

This is what I had become. THIS is what fucking Queue Year’s Eve had done to me....

January 1st. 2008. My first resolution: Never again.

Ian Greenland is a writer and photographer. He’s not quite as lame as he appears here.... London is. greenlandphotography.com

Upon finally reaching the cloakroom counter and instantly appreciating why this seemingly simple procedure had taken so long, I was greeted by the rave equivalent of the Chuckle Brothers. Younger, less

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“OH YES HE IS!”

“OH NO HE ISN’T!” What could be more Christmassy than a good old fashioned rollicking pantomime? Or “panto”, as we commonly call it. Having said that, Christmas is rarely mentioned on stage and pantomimes have been known to make an appearance at Easter.

But Christmas is traditional, and there was a time when Boxing Day was not complete without a visit to the good old matinee panto. But the word itself is of ancient pagan origin, deriving from the Greek “pantomimos”, which consists of “panto” (all) and “mimos” (a dancer who plays all the parts).

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t developed mainly in England, with roots in the “Commedia dell’arte”, and even the “Saturnalia” festivities of the Romans, where men dressed up as women and women dressed as men. The “Commedia dell’arte” was a humorous theatrical presentation performed by professional actors who travelled in troupes throughout Italy in the 16th century. It included music, dance, witty dialogue, and all kinds of trickery which contributed to the comic effects. In the original far earlier Roman productions a solo male dancer, wearing a long silk tunic and a “pallium” (still worn today by the Pope and very senior Roman Catholic clergy!), and with the use of masks and various other props, sang and danced all the roles, accompanied by a flute, with rhythm provided by an assistant beating time upon a “scabellum” (an iron shod boot!).

The hand gestures of the performer were at times so expressive that the hands were compared to an eloquent mouth. Aelius Aristides (117-181 AD), a Greek orator, dismissed all this as being too erotic, and the dancers for being too effeminate. Many years later his countryman Libanius (314-394 AD) replied “On behalf of the Dancers”, pointing out how strong and fit one had to be to be a dancer. (The same may be said today for the ballet). The wordless nature of the performance helped it to spread throughout the Roman empire, where it remained popular until the end of the 6th century AD. In later years the popularity of the “Harlequinade” from the “Commedia dell’arte” equally owed much to being without words. Early English pantomimes were also wordless.

THE HAND GESTURES OF THE PERFORMER WERE AT TIMES SO EXPRESSIVE THAT THE HANDS WERE COMPARED TO AN ELOQUENT MOUTH. However, as the genre developed in England, gradually evolving with words, an important part still continued to be played by the “Harlequinade” from the Commedia. But it was the introduction of words which led gradually to the demise of the Harlequinade. Until 1843 only “patent” theatres (The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and Lincoln’s Inn Field Theatre) were permitted to use words on stage. Once spoken dialogue spread to all theatres, puns and humorous word play swiftly made their appearance in pantomime, and the Harlequinade

became merely a brief epilogue, dwindling to a mere acrobatic and dancing display.

This early European form of entertainment centres on five main characters: Harlequin, who loves Columbine; Columbine's greedy and foolish father Pantaloon, who tries to separate the lovers, helped by the mischievous Clown; and the servant, Pierrot.

Much later it usually involved a chaotic chase with a bumbling policeman. The classical appearance of the Harlequin stock character involves a chequered costume and black mask, and the use of a “batte” or "slapstick", a magic wand with which to change the scenery, or thwart the plans of his master Pantaloon.

He later developed into a prototype of the romantic hero. Pantomime first came to England in the 18th century as a form of adult entertainment. By the late nineteenth century, however, the popularity of the Music Hall gradually caused a number of changes, and the pantomime began to evolve as we know it today, with the audience working almost as hard as the actors.

“Slapstick” is still very much to the fore, and in the late 19th and early THE “COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE” WAS A HUMOROUS THEATRICAL PRESENTATION PERFORMED

BY PROFESSIONAL ACTORS WHO TRAVELLED IN TROUPES THROUGHOUT ITALY IN THE 16TH CENTURY. 20th centuries the traditional plots which centred on fairy stories and fables gradually became distorted with comedians and Music Hall artistes introducing their own routines. Gradually, as we have noted, Harlequin and the traditional elements of the “commedia dell’arte” vanished, whilst nowadays the “celebrities” and “resting” thespians who tend to turn up in panto do so without distorting the original tale too much. It gives an opportunity for what might be described as “topical humour”, commenting upon current situations in the guise of a popular fairy tale. The last “Harlequinade” in a pantomime took place at the Lyceum Theatre in London in 1939.

Readers by now may have noted my use of the word “English” rather than “British”.

Whilst the genre has undoubtedly spread

throughout Padre Peter, cleric for the British wedding ceremonies Isles, the form and regular and content contributor to SOCIETY of the Magazine performance remains essentially “English” in tone. Only the English could have conceived the “Pantomime Dame”, presiding over a world based upon fables and fairy stories, in which everything is turned upside down. (“Brexit” springs to mind!) Equally, in its early stages, the influence of “The Mummers’ Play”, based loosely upon the legend of Saint George and the dragon, may clearly be seen, with its coarse humour, sexual innuendo, stage fights and fantastical creatures. It is a glorious English hotch-potch! It has, nevertheless, spread abroad to English speaking countries and, surprisingly, even to France.

“SLAPSTICK” IS STILL VERY MUCH TO THE FORE, AND IN THE LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURIES THE TRADITIONAL PLOTS WHICH CENTRED ON FAIRY STORIES AND FABLES GRADUALLY BECAME DISTORTED WITH COMEDIANS AND MUSIC HALL ARTISTES INTRODUCING THEIR OWN ROUTINES. In a number of places like Ireland, as in Britain, pantomime is popular with amateur dramatic societies alongside the professional theatre. Despite once being hugely popular, since the middle of the 20th century the genre has declined in Australia, but is still popular in Canada, whilst in the United States the earliest pantomime production took place in New York in 1808, followed by Philadelphia in 1824, and Baltimore in 1839. The United States also saw the longest running pantomime in history (naturally!) between 1868 and 1873, clocking up 943 performances (even 1200 according to one source).

Zsa Zsa Gabor appeared in panto in 1993 in Los Angeles. The genre’s traditional ability to adapt to local circumstances is shown by the fact that since 1941 the National Pantomime of Jamaica has produced shows in Kingston strongly influenced by aspects of Jamaican culture, folklore and history, with international stars like Sir Willard White making an appearance.

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THE PLAYWRIGHT Location: C. Manzana, Local 18, Pueblo Los Arcos, Elviria, Tel. 952 86 88 98, theplaywrightmarbella.com THE STUDIO Location: Avda. Del Prado, Urb. Aloha Gardens bloque 1, Tel. 951 31 97 42 TIBU Location: Plaza Antonio Banderas, Puerto Banus, Tel. 952 81 09 18, tibubanus.com

Beach Clubs PURO BEACH Carretera de Cádiz, km 159, Estepona T. +34 952 800 015, purobeach.com FINCA CORTESIN Tel. 952 93 78 00, info@hotelcortesin.com fincacortesin.com NIKKI BEACH Location: Hotel Don Carlos Tel. 952 836 239, nikkibeach.com PLAZA BEACH Reservations: Tel. 677 64 47 37 info@ultimapromotions.com plazabeachbanus.com SALA BY THE SEA Location: Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 81 38 82, salabeach.com

Beauty & Health SALON LA VIDA Urb. Aloha Pueblo, Local 23, Nueva Andalucia. T: 952 92 91 06/680 238 480, hairdressermarbella.com BARDOU Location: Playas del Duque, Puerto Banús. thebardou.com MEGAWHITE T. +34 671 404 393 contact@anettabeauty4u.com ARIA MEDICAL GROUP Location: Centro Peninsula 8, Camojan Tel. 951 276 748 / 671 639 353 ariamedicalgroup.com BODYWORKS Tel. 952 883 151, thebodyworksclinic.com BOUTEE HAIR AND BEAUTY Location: Avenida del Prado, Plaza de Aloha, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 816 031 CENTRO CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE Location: Centro Comercial Casablanca, Office 3, Crta de Cadiz Tel. 952 900 626, acupuncture-marbella.com CIRUMED CLINIC MARBELLA Location: Edif. Panorama, Planta baja, Local 2 Ctra. De Cadiz, km 184 Tel: 952 775 34 cirumed.es alexanderaslani.com/alexander-aslani.es

CLASSICAL ACUPUNCTURE Tel. 952 883 151 / 693 939 188 5element-acupuncture.com CLINICA DENTAL SORIANO Location: Edificio Marbelsun, Calle Calvario 8, pl. 6, arpt. 11, Marbella, Tel. 951 317 021, cdsoriano.com CORTIJO CARE MARBELLA Location: C/ Joaquin Turina, Cortijo Blanco, San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella.

Tel. 952 780 18, c ortijocare.com COSMOCLINIC AND ISABELLE’S Location: Carretera de Cadiz N340, Urb. Marbella Real, Local 1. Tel. 952 815 944 COSTA COSMETICA BEAUTY Location: C/Marqués del Duero 68, San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 703 304 CRYSTAL HEALING ENERGY CENTRE Location: No.35 A7 Centro Comercial Costasol - (166km). Bel-Air Estepona. Tel: 697 972 032 thecrystalenergyhealingcentre.com DENTAL CARE: C.C. Laguna Village, A-7, km.159, Estepona Tel. 952 936 552 / 615 071 563 dentalcaremarbella.com DYNAMIC TRAINING CENTRE MARBELLA Tel. 952 775 021 dynamicmarbella.com

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EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL RESTAURANT & SPA Urb Miraflores Playa, Crta. A7 km.199, Marbella. Tel. 952 587 550, oceanohotel.com ENN CARE Location: Marbella Golf and Country Club, Ctra de Cádiz, N-340 Km 188, 29604, Marbella Tel. 663 048 477 enncare.com

THE HOUSE HAIRDRESSING Pino Golf de Don Carlos, Coto de los Dolores, Local 28, Elviria +34 952 835 317 Thehousehairdressing.com

HC MARBELLA Tel.952 908 628 marbellahighcare.com

THE BARBER CLUB Ed. Online, Local 6. Calle Las Malvas Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 907 202/203 thebarberclubmarbella.com

HEALTHOUSE Urbanización Boladilla Baja, Esetepona 29689 Tel. 951 082 090 healthhouse-naturhouse.com

THE BEAUTY ROOM SAN PEDRO Tel: 655 013 064, beautytherapistmarbella.com

LOOK YOUR BEST Location: Calle Ramon Areces, Marina Banús, Edificio III Local 3, Puerto Banús Tel. 951 134 990 lookyourbest.es LONG LIFE CLINIC Tel. 952 77 07 14, team@longlifeclinic.com MARBELLA’S COSMETIC DENTAL CLINIC Location: Plaza las Orquideas 2, Exit 173,5 Casino, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 907 173, marbelladentalart.com MARBELLA CHIROPRACTIC Location: Urbanizacion Guadalmina Alta, Centro Comercial 4, Local 8, San Pedro de Alcantara. Tel. 952 880 398 marbellachiropractic.com MARBELLA VEIN CLINIC Location: Camojan Business Centre, Office 12 Tel. 952 867 003 marbellavein.com MARION DIAS Tel. 711 771 972 info@hypno-therapeutiques.co.uk hypno-therapeutiques.co.uk MARK DENTAL CLINIC Location: C. C Benavista, Puerto Banus and Fuengirola Tel. 951 272 267 / 952 810 408 / 952 917 164 markdentalclinic.com OCEAN CLINIC Location: Av. Ramon y Cajal 7, Marbella Tel. 951 775 518 oceanclinic.net Q MAX LASER TREATMENTS @ THE WELLNESS STUDIO Los Naranjos Golf Club Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucia.

Contact Sara Tel: 628936396 REFLECTIONS HAIR NAILS AND SKINCARE Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 902 325 324, reflectionsmarbella.com PURE SKIN BEAUTY ROOM @The Wellness Studio Los Naranjos Golf Club Plaza Cibeles, Contact Sofia Tel: 661 279 575 pureskin.es RAFAEL BUENO PELUQUEROS CELEBRITY HAIR STYLIST Tel.: 952 107 196 info@rafaelbuenopeluqueros.com rafaelbuenopeluqueros.com SINERGIA PILATES Avda. de Espana 62, Estepona Sinergiapilates.es

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THAI MITICA Calderon de la Barca, 48, Nueva Andalucia + 34 951 279 250 thaimitica@my.com

THE NAIL PLACE Location: Av Manolete, Tel. 952 818 636 thenailplacemarbella.com TITANIUM CLINIC Location: CC Marbella Mar,2. Local 8 CN 340, Km179 Tel. 952 901 442 / 615 350 476 titaniumclinic.com VILLAR-ARAGON CLINIC Plaza Joaquin Gomez Aguera 4, Marbella Tel. 952 823 155 clinicavillararagon.com WOOD HAIRDRESSING Location: C.C Le Village, Ctra de Istan Tel. 952 771 791 wood-hairdressing.com

ANTONIO SEIJO Location: Avenida Ramón Y Cajal 7, Marbella Tel. 952 900 140, antonioseijo.com ANTHONYS DIAMONDS Location: Avenida Ramon y Cajal 40 Tel. 952 588 795 anthonys-diamonds.com BANG & OLUFSEN Location: Puerto Banús Main entrance.

Tel: 95 281 72 50. Bang-olufsen.com ELLE MORGAN BOUTIQUE Location: Unit 31 Laguna Village (next to Purobeach) Tel. 647 869 831 FASHION VILLA Location: Paseo de Suiza, Elviria, Tel. 952 85 05 01 FEYDOM MUEBLES Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana, Nave, Nueva Andalucia, 15, 29660. Tel. 951 51 87 87, feydom.es HOT OFF THE PRESS Location: Calahonda Commercial Centre Unit 7, Calahonda Tel. 952 930 392 hotpgreen.com MARBELLA CARPETS Location: Edif. Casablanca, Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe Tel. 952 773 765 marbellacarpets.com TWIST BOUTIQUE Location: Centro Comercial La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcantara, twistboutique.es

GIBRALTAR & SOTOGRANDE APHRODITE BEAUTY Location: 26/27 Ocean Village, Gibraltar Tel. +350 20062422 STEPHANIE’S BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS Tel: +350 54012896 / +350 54015841, stephaniesbb@outlook.com

SUSANS SKIN CARE Location: Specialist Medical Clinic 1st Floor ICC, Gibraltar Tel.+350 20049999 susanskincaregibraltar.com

Boutiques & Stores BOUDOIR BOUTIQUE Locaton: Cl Las Violetas nº4-5, Marbella.

Tel. 952 813 068, info@boudoir.es, boudoir.es DE LA FUENTE Calle Sierra Blanca 1, Marbella.

Tel: 952 90 20 80 LOFT & ROOMERS Oasis Business Center, Ctra. De Cádiz KM 183. Tel: 952 77 21 39, loftroomers.com

YORKSHIRE LINEN Location: Avenida de Andalucia (Av Carmen Saenz De Tejada), Nave 11. Tel. 952 197 577, yorkshirelinen.es

Cafés D’ALICIA Location: Centro Commercial El Pilar (opposite the Crowne Plaza Hotel) Estepona Tel. 952 823 761 DEZENTRAL Location: Calle las Malvas Ed. Online 19 -20, Marbella Tel. 952 81 86 48 NELI G’S Location: Complejo Los Palmeras de Benavista El Paraiso, Estepona, Tel. 952 928 576, neligs.com PAN Y MERMELADA Location: Urb. Marbella Real16, Avda.

Bulevar Principe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel. 952 86 63 23, panymermelada.com

NIMROD MESSEG Calle Aluminio 6, Marbella. Tel: 952 85 74 39, nimrodmesseg.com

PASSION CAFÉ Location: Calle Marqués del Duero, 68, Marbella, Tel. 952 78 03 44, passioncafe.eu/es

TIMELESS GALLERY Avda. José Banus s/n Edf. Málaga ll, Local 24. Tel: 670 256 275, timelessgalleryart.com

SMALL WORLD CAFÉ Location: C.C. Le Village Tel. 952 771 046 smallworldcafe.com

UNIQUE FIRES Tel: 951 27 74 43, uniquefires.com

La Discret Restaurant, Grill & Garden is a lovely Spanish Hacienda recently renovated with Taste, Style and Elegance.

Our chef Herman Stephan has designed an exquisite menu with French influences.

A list of the most iconic cocktails will provide you with another “excuse” to extend you dinner with us!

Avenida Los Girasoles Nº 23

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Car dealerships & Rentals CAR GALLERY Location: Calle Pablo Ruiz Picasso s/n, Edif. Ferroman, San Pedro de Alcantara Tel. 952 799 260, F1cargallery.com C. DE SALAMANCA Location: Ctra.N 340, Km.171, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 78 52 50 EUROPCAR Tel. 902105055, europcar.com HARO Location: Urb El Pilar, Estepona, Tel. 952 883 122, haro-rentacar.com.

MARBELLA POLO CLUB info@marbellapoloclub.com, Tel. 639 30 85 55, marbellapoloclub.com PALACIO DE CONGRESOS MARBELLA Location: Calle Jose Melia 2 Tel. 952 828 244, marbellacongresos.com PEDRO SANCHEZ RIDING Location: Ctra. de Ronda Tel. 952 788 189 SALON VARIETES THEATRE Location: C/ Emanicipacion, s/n Fuengirola Tel. 952 474 542 salonvarietestheatre.com

MALAGA CAR Tel. 952 17 62 25, malagacar.com

SELWO Autovia Costa del Sol, KM 162,500, Estepona, Tel. 902 19 04 82, selwo.es

RACING LEGENDS Location: Urb. Nueva Andalucia Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana, nave 86, 29660 Marbella Tel. 637 93 79 59

TEAM4YOU Location: Puerto Banus Tel. 619 987 093 team4you.es

Delis

TIMELESS GALLERY Location: Avda. Jose Banús S/N, Edificio Málaga II, Marbella. T +34 670 25 62 75 W timelessgallerygroup.com

DELISH Location: Calle Las Malvas 12. 29660 Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 907 627 / 609 500 340 / 610 733 050, delishmarbella.com KOBE Location: Plaza Las Orquideas 6 y 7, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 951 398 618 / 628 330 396 / 665 119 263 DELICIAS DE LA HUERTA Location: C.Comercial Odeon, Local 1, Nueva Andalucia, Tel. 952 816 796, 628 330 396

Drink Suppliers BEERS WINES AND SPIRITS Calle Manuel Franco Cubeiro 28 Nave 4 Poligono Industrial El Pinillo Torremelinos, Tel:+34 952 373 233 bwsdrinksdistribution.com D-WINE Location: Calle Norte 2, Marbella, (Take exit for Cortijo Blanco, immediately after the San Pedro) Tel. 952 81 44 46, d-wine.es

Entertainment CINE TEATRO GOYA Carrer de Av. Julio Iglesias, Marbella.

T.951 196 665 / 951 196 666, cinesteatrogoya.com COSTA JUMP Poligono Industrial, fase 2, Calle Carril de Picaza, San Pedro de Alcantara (ITV & Parque 3 Jardines) Tel: 952 787 018, costajump.com AVENTURA AMAZONIA Location: Avda. Valeriano Rodriguez Tel. 952 835 505, aventura-amazonia.com ESTUDIO61 Location: Calle Notario Luis Oliver 9, Tel. 672 296 074 estudio61.com

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HOUSES OF ART GALLERY Marbella Club Hotel Blv. Pr. Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Marbella, Tel. 952857196

Event Venues CORTIJO DEL MARQUES Location: Albolote (Granada). Tel. 958 340 077, cortijodelmarques.com LE PAPILLON Location: Urbanización Marbesa (Exit Camping Marbella Playa) Carretera de Cádiz Km. 193 Marbella T: 952 834 113; restaurantepapillon.com SALA BEACH Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 salabeachbanus.com THE COURTYARD MARBELLA Location: Carretera Ojen 2.8Km, enquiries@thecourtyardmarbella.com, thecourtyardmarbella.com TIKITANO Location: Urb. Guadalmansa, Ctra de Cadiz 340 – KM 164 Estepona.

Tel. 952 798 449, tikitano.com VILLA DEL MAR Loation: Marbella Club Hotel, Av. Alfonso de Hohenlohe Tel. 952 822 211 marbellaclub.com

EL CHAPARRAL GOLF CLUB Location: Urbanizacion El Chaparral, N-340 KM 203, Mijas Costa Tel. 952 587 773, golfelchaparral.com EL PARAISO GOLF CLUB CN 340, km 167, Estepona 296880 Tel. 952 883 835 elparaisogolfclub.com FINCA CORTESIN GOLF CLUB Location: Carretera de Casares s/n, Casares Tel. 952 937 883 fincacortesin.com FLAMINGOS GOLF CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz KM 166 Tel. 952 889 157 flamingosgolf.com LA CALA GOLF RESORT Location: Urb. La Cala Golf, Mijas Costa Tel. 952 669 000 lacala.com LA QUINTA GOLF ACADEMY Location: Urb. La Quinta Golf, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 902 204 208 laquintagolf.com LOS NARANJOS GOLF CLUB Location: Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 815 206 losnaranjos.com MARBELLA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz, N-340 KM 188 Tel. 952 830 500 marbellagolf.com MONTE PARAISO Location: C/ Camino de Camojan s/n, Sierra Blanca Tel. 952 822 781 monteparaisogolf.com SAN ROQUE CLUB CN 340, Km 127, 11360 San Roque, Cádiz, Tel. 956 61 30 30, sanroqueclub.com SANTA MARIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Urb. Elviria, Ctra. Cadiz-Málaga, KM 192, Elviria Tel. 952 831 036, santamariagolfclub.com REAL CLUB DE GOLF GUADALMINA Urb. Guadalmina Alta, A-7, Km.170, San Pedro de Alcántara, Tel. 952 88 33 75, guadalminagolf.com SANTANA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Location: Ctra la Cala – Entrerrios, Mijas Costa Tel. 902 517 700, santanagolf.com VALDERRAMA GOLF CLUB Location: Avenida de los Cortijos, San Roque Tel. 956 791 200, valderrama.com

Gyms and Tennis Clubs

Golf Courses

DYNAMIC TRAINING CENTRE Location: Ctra de Istan, Centro Comercial Le Village Tel. 952 775 021, dynamicmarbella.com

ALOHA GOLF CLUB Location: Apdo. 141, Urb. Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 812 388 clubdegolfaloha.com

GLOW WELLNESS & FITNESS Location: Avenida Playas del Duque, Edificio Sevilla, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 908 507 glowplayasdelduque.com

ATALAYA GOLF CLUB Location: Avda. de las Golondrinas, Estepona Tel. 952 882 812 atalaya-park.es

NCT Location: Urb. Monte Paraiso Golf Tel. 952 866 843 nctmarbella.com

CALANOVA GOLF CLUB Location: Urb. Calanova Golf Club Tel. 951 170 194 calanovagolfclub.com

MGM Gym Location: Avenida de Manolete 10, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 817 219 mgm.com.es

TITAN ACADEMY Location: Gaudi N. 11/13, Estepona, Málaga, 29680 Tel. 951 518 057 ; 608 337 171 titanacademy.eu

Interior Design

MOBILE & DISEÑO Location: A7 – Km. 189, 5, Marbella, Tel. 952 83 76 01, mobiledis.com ROCHE BOBOIS Location: Centro Comercial Torre Real, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 78 58, roche-bobois.com

ELIGRASS T. 951 498 732, eligrass.com

NALIPEMI Tel. 660 676 322 nalipemi@gmail.com

SECRETZA Edificio Casablanca, Golden Mile, Marbella +34 952 764 595, sekretza.es

Opticians

STOREY DESIGN Aloha Garden, Local 1-2, Avenida del Prado s/n, Nueva Andalucía T. +34 672 216 848 ; + 34 951 279 258, marbella@storeyinterior.com storeyinterior.com

ÓPTICA MARBELLA Location: Avda. Ricardo Soriano 21, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 46 24

DESIGN SPACE Location: Avda. De Salamanca, Urb. Nueva Andalucia, Edif El Mirador, local 6, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 799 440, designspace.es EZ HOME SOLUTIONS Location: Poligono Industrial Norte C/ Carril De Picaza, 23, San Pedro De Alcantara, Marbella, 29670 Tel. 952 799 344, info@e-z-home-solutions.com e-z-home-solutions.com FOC DESIGN Centro de Negocios Puerta de Banus, Local 18, Puerto Banus, Tel +34 952 817 129 info@wearefoc.com, focdesign.es G VEGA CERAMIC Location: Polígono La Campana Nva Andalucía Tel. 952 816 848 gvega. com GRASSify Tel. 694 442 331, marbella@grassify. es, grassify.es INDIA EXOTICA Location: Calle Fragua 43, Marbella Tel. 952 778 500 indiaexotica.com JENSEN BEDS Location: Poligno Nueva Campana 23, Nueva Andalucia, tel. 952 90 88 55, jensen-beds.com MESSEG DESIGN Location: C/Aluminio 6, Poligono Industrial La Hermita Tel. 952 857 439 messegdesign.com LA CASA BLANCA Location: La Colonia, Exit San Pedro, next to McDonalds, Tel. 952 78 91 98 LOFT & ROOMERS Location: Oasis Business Center, Ctra.

De Cadiz km 183, Golden Mile, Marbella, Tel. 952 77 21 39 MARBELLA CARPETS Location: Edificio Casablanca, Golden Mile, Tel. 952 77 37 65, marbellacarpets.com

SPECSAVERS Location: Avd. Ricardo Soriano, 12, Tel. 952 863 332, specsavers.es OPTIPRIX C.C La Canada, 30, Marbella, Tel. 952 82 03 56

Pets ADANA Location: Camino Padre Cura, Urb. Huerta Nueva, 14 Tel. 952 113 467 adana.es CLÍNICA VETERINARIA ZARPAS Y BIGOTES Location: Urb. Marbella Real, 13. Tel. 952 857 863/ 659 069 000, zarpasybigotes.com

New Year’s Eve Party

FAMA Location: Camino de Campanallas Tel. 620 354 885 famaspain.com MOBILE VET Location: Calle Santa Lucia, 23, San Pedro de Alcantara, Tel. 952 78 07 33, mobile-vet.com POINTER VETERINARY CLINIC Location: Nueva Andalucía and & Estepona Tel. 952 906 626 / 952 804 165, pointerclinic.com TRIPLE A Location: Ojen Road, up from La Cañada Tel. 952 771 586, aaahelps. com

Photographers & Artists JULIA RODER Tel: 678 521 108, julia@juliaroder.com, juliaroder.com ANNA GAZDA Tel: 633 654 476; limelight.pl IMAGE GURU Tel. 662 434 400, peter@imageguru. es, imageguru.es JEREMY STANDLEY Tel: 607 717 565; jeremystandley.com

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Radio

OWEN FARRELL Tel: 670 664 341, (+35) 387 268 28 32 owenfarellphotography.com

BEACHGROOVES 97.1 Tel. +34 616 353 623, info@beachgrooves. com, beachgrooves.com

NANI & ANTONIO PEREZ nanideperez.com, Tel. 615 31 44 46

SPECTRUM 90.4 FM Location: Centro Comercial Diana Blq 3 Local 27 y 28, Urb. Nueva Atalaya, Estepona, Tel. 952 90 50 00, spectrumfm.net

REYNARD PRODUCTIONS Tel. 673 505 838, info@reynardproductions.com SAVE THE ROBOTS FILMS Tel. 600 625 520 SOL WEDDING Tel: 678 486 069; solwedding.com

Property Developers FOC DESIGN info@wearefoc.com T. 952 817 129 focdesign.es QUAY PROPERTY GROUP Location: Mellior Vasari La Alzambra Local 3-1, Puerto Banus Tel. 951 319 728 quaypropertygroup.com PROPANA GROUP Centro de Negocios Puerta de Banus, Local 18 Propanaestates.com

TALK RADIO 91.9FM Tel. 952 799 953, talkradioeurope.com

Real Estate Offices CROWN ESTETS Hotel Puente Romano. T: 952 765 620 crownmarbella.com MARBELLA FOR SALE Edificio Marina Banús, Calle Francisco Villalón, Bl.4, Local 8, Puerto Banus.

T: 952 90 73 86, marbellaforsale.com ENGEL & VÖLKERS MARBELLA Blvd. Principe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, La Poveda, local 5 (CN 340, Km 178.2), 29602 Marbella, Málaga Teléfono: 952 86 84 06, marbella-ev.com DIANA MORALES Av. Cánovas del Castillo, 4, 29601 Marbella, Tel. +34 952 765 138, DMproperties.com

JACKSON GRUNDY Ed. La Rotonda, Av. Manolete Nva. Andalucía & Centro Plaza Nva. Andalucía T: +34 952 90 75 21 sales@jacksongrundy.es MP DUNNE Centro Expo 11-12 (Opp. Marbella Club Hotel), Tel. +34 952 866 072, mpdunne.com PRIME PROPERTY MARBELLA Tel. 951 082 367 primepropertymarbella.com WASA INMOBILIARA Centro Comercial Plaza 65-66, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella, Tel. +34 952 818 000, Wasa.es

Restaurants SOTOGRANDE Trocodero Sotogrande Paseo del Parque s/n, 11310 San Roque, Cádiz. Tel. 678 456 047, trocaderosotogrande.com L’Olive de La Reserva La Reserva Golf Club, Avda. La Reserva, s/n +34 956 785 252 sotogrande@sotogrande.com sotogrande.com

Little Black Book

CASARES FINCA CORTESIN EL JARDIN Location: Carretera de Casares S/N Tel. 952 937 800, info@hotelcortesin.com fincacortesin.com BENAHAVIS Indian MASALA Location: C. Com, El Pilar, Local 2 Tel. 900 525 801, masalamarbella.com International HEAVEN BEACH BAR Location: Playa de Guadalmansa km.

164, Estepona, Tel. 659, 220 570, heavenbeachclub.com TANINO Location: Calle Pino Real, 5 Saladillo Benamara, Benahavis Tel. 952 883 259, tanino.es SAN PEDRO International ALBERT Y SIMON Urbanización Nueva Alcántara Edificio Mirador, Bloque 4-B San Pedro Marbella Tel: 952 78 37 14, albertysimon.com PASSION CAFE Centro Comercial La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcantara. Tel: 952 781 583, passioncafe.eu MR. BURGER Avenida Luis Braille no 20 San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 785 257 mrgourmetburger.com URBAN BISTRO Av. Mediterraneo, ed. Los Arqueros Beach, San Pedro de Alcántara.

Tel. 951 518 105 Spanish ALABARDERO BEACH CLUB Urb. Castiglione s/n San Pedro de Alcantara T. 952 780 552 grupolezama.es/portal/alabardero-beach-club PUERTO BANÚS American HARD ROCK CAFÉ Location: Calle Ramón Areces Esquina Marina Banús Tel. 952 908 024, hardrock.com JACKS AMERICAN BRASSERIE Location; Calle Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús. Marbella. Tel: 952 813 625, metrogrupo.com Italian CARPACCIO Location: Muelle Ribera, Casa M Local 20, Tel. 952 813 357, carpacciobanus.com PIZZERIA PICASSO Location: C/ Muelle Ribera

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Local 48 / 49 Tel. 952 813 669 pizzeriapicasso.com International MISTER NOODLES Avda. Manolete 14, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 951 40 00 08, misternoodles.com INFUSCHIA Location: Plaza Antonio Banderas, (Within the club Tibu Banus), Puerto Banus.

Tel. 952 815 325, tibubanus.com/infuschia JOHN SCOTTS Location: Muelle Ribiera Casa F, Local 24, Marbella, T. 644 954 872, johnscotts.se LA SALA BANUS Location: Calle Belmonte Tel. 952 814 145 lasalabanus.com La Sala offers eight individually styled settings to suit whatever mood you are in – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon drinks with friends, evening cocktails or private business meetings.

OLD JOY´S PUB Location: C/Muelle Ribera, Lc. 58-59 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel. 952 84 283 OCEAN CLUB Location: Avda. Lola Flores Tel. 952 908 137 oceanclub.es SALA BY THE SEA Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 salabeachbanus.com Luxurious Balinese setting with an al fresco restaurant serving an appetising selection of dishes ranging from fresh seafood platters to Thai fusion cuisine, sushi, creative salads and lighter dishes.

Oriental TOP THAI Centro Plaza, Av Manolete, 1, Nueva Andalucía.

Tel: 951-31-97-78, topthai.es

NAGA THAI Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 815 319 naga.es Wide range of exquisite and exotic dishes enjoyed in stylish surroundings. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Takeaway and full catering service also available.

THAI GALLERY Location: Puerta de Banus Tel. 952 818 392 thaigallery-restaurante.com NUEVA ANDALUCIA Indian

CURRY LEAVES Avda. del Prado, Centro Comercial Aloha Local 1d Nueva Andalucia, +34 951 319 669, Curryleavesmarbella.com MASALA Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucía, Masalamarbella.es BOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT Location: Urb. Fuente Aloha Tel. 952 906 748 Exotic blend of fantastic fragrant food, with an ambiance inspired by rich culture, all topped off with excellent service.

International D-WINE Location: Calle Norte 2, Marbella, (Take exit for Cortijo Blanco, immediately after the San Pedro) Tel. 952 81 44 46, d-wine.es THE FRESH FOOD CAFÉ Location: Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella Tel. 952 907 364 thefreshfoodcafe.es Fresh food, simple ingredients, always freshly prepared to order.

MAGNA CAFÉ Location: Magna Marbella Golf Tel. 952 929 587, magnacafe.com Exquisite cuisine in stunning surroundings.

Bar and large terrace with breathtaking views.

STARZ MARBELLA Location: Centro Comercial Plaza, Local 60-62 Nueva Andalucía,Marbella.

Tel. 952 81 63 13, starzmarbella.com YANX CAFÉ Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 952 818 861 cafeyanx.com A prized location and lively atmosphere make this a great choice all-round.

Oriental ASIATICO ZEN Location: Calle Lirios s/n T el. 952 817 691 SENSATIONS DELI & SUSHI Location: Av. Manolete, 20, Tel. 952 814 964 sensationsdeliandsushi.com Innovative and tantalising sushi creations at competitive prices.

TUK TUK Location: Urb. Aloha Gardens Tel. 951 279 188

Tel: 952 92 95 78 · Reservations@magnacafe.com

Calderón de la Barca s/n, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella

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GOLDEN MILE International MC CAFÉ Location: Marbella Club Hotel Tel. 952 822 211, marbellaclub.com Creative and affordable fine dining open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

SMALL WORLD CAFÉ Location: C.C. Le Village Tel. 952 771 046, smallworldcafe.com VILLA TIBERIO Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 771 799 villatiberio.com Indian MASALA MARBELLA Location: Ctra. Cadiz Km.179 (opposite Marbella Club)Tel. 952 857 670, masalamarbella.com TAJ MAHAL Location: C/ Jazmines 17 Local 1 Tel. 952 814 719, tajmahalmarbella.com Exotic Indian cuisine, perfect for intimate dining and takeaway.

Italian CIBO Bulevard Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, 11, 29600 Marbella, Málaga Tel. 952 90 03 80, cibomarbella.com

GARUM Location: Paseo Maritimo Tel. 952 858 858, garummarbella.com Great for drinks, snacks and a la carte dining. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

NUEVA KASKADA Location: Urb. La Montua, Calle Chorreadero, Marbella Tel. 952 864 478, nuevakaskada.com PACO JIMENEZ CULINARY ART Location: Plaza de los Naranjos, 11 (Orange Square, 11) Marbella Centre Tel. 952 77 36 10 / 627 625 952

TAI PAN Location: Puente Romano Tel. 952 777 893, taipan-restaurante.com MARBELLA International BECKITT’S Location: Calle Camilo José Cela, Nº 4 Tel. 952 868 898, beckittsmarbella.com

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International EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT Location: Miraflores. Tel. 952 587 637 El Oceano is an oasis of laid-back luxury, privately owned and operated, where guest comfort and satisfaction is paramount. The three restaurants serve up flawless food and the views are breathtaking.

OLIVIA’S LA CALA Location:Calle Torreon La Cala de Mijas Tel. 952 494 935, oliviaslacala.com

PAELLA’S Y MÁS Location: Calle Jacinto Benavente 33, Entrance Ricardo Soriano 40, 29601 Marbella, Tel. 952 82 25 11, restaurantepaellasymas.com

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TAHINI Location: Hotel Gran Melia Don Pepe, Tel. 952 902 936

CONFLICT INTERNATIONAL +44 (0)20 7917 2939, conflictinternational.com

EAST OF MARBELLA International

GRASSify Tel. 694 442 331, marbella@grassify.es, grassify.es

ALBERT´S BAR & GRILL CABOPINO Location: Puerto Cabopino, Edf. B, Lc. B5 Tel. 952 836 886 LA DESPENSA DE ALANDA Location: Carretera de Cadiz Km 192, Elviria.

Tel. 952 768 150 restaurante@alandaclubmarbella.com

Oriental SUKHOTHAI Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 770 550 sukhothai-restaurante.com Fabulous Thai cuisine with intimate surroundings and cosmopolitan décor.

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THE BEACH HOUSE Location: frontline beach Elviria Tel. 952 839 458 thebeachhousemarbella.com Idyllic location by the sea with stunning sunsets over one of the Coast’s best beaches. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

NIKKI BEACH Location: Hotel Don Carlos Tel. 952 836 239 nikkibeach.com Nikki’s signature ‘global’ cuisine served in luxurious beach club surroundings either on he palm-shaded al fresco terrace, or from on the oversized beach beds.

EXPLORE MARBELLA A comprehensive business directory with real reviews and daily deals. exploremarbella.com LÍNEA DIRECTA Insurance for your car, motorcycle, and home. lineadirecta.com MEDIA OVEN whatsup@mediaoven..es PROPERTY PAINTERS Tel. 606 788 630, propertypainters@hotmail.com propertypainters.es REYNARD PRODUCTIONS Tel. 673 505 838, info@reynardproductions.com SAVE THE ROBOTS FILMS Tel. 600 625 520

VOVEM PASEO MARÍTIMO Avda. Duque de Ahumada nº 9. Marbella Reservas: 952 00 88 22

VOVEM NUEVA ANDALUCÍA C/ Yedras S/N. Marbella Reservas: 952 00 34 34

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