MA-577-2013 Editor: Diane Hamer
Indian Restaurant And Bar
FIVE RIVERS
Calle Pepin Acunas, 1 Fuente de Piedra, 29520, Malaga Open Every Day
Paul - 632 635 419
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 -
Introduction
Hello everyone,
Hola a Todos,
It´s nearly Christmas time again and 2016 is just around the corner, don´t you wonder where the last year has gone? As the saying goes "the older you get the quicker the time goes" seems to be true but is actually impossible. We all get the same 24 hours in every day so it must be that as we get older it takes us longer to do daily tasks so we don´t get as much done as we used to. I for one could do with a couple more hours in a every day!
Ya es la temporada de la Navidad y 2016 casi está aquí. ¿Se preguntan a donde fue este año, no? Cómo va el dicho, “con los años, el tiempo se vamás y más rápidamente”. Me parece la verdad, pero realmente es imposible. Todos tenemos las mismas 24 horas cada día, entonces debe ser que, como llegamos a ser más viejos, se requiere más tiempo a hacer los deberes diarios y no logramos a hacer tanto como antes. ¡Yo, por una, podría aprovechar de algunas horas más de tiempo cada día!
Wherever you are going to spend your festivities I´d like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Special thanks to all the Advertisers and you the readers who make this magazine possible to produce. Thanks to Simon Cutler the designer of the Inland Solutions magazine who does a brilliant job and who I drive up the wall most of the time. The Printers, Translators, Trish Aspden the proof reader, Brian Craddock and Tony Kitchen the distributors, Howie for putting up with the hours I spend working on the magazine, and the following regular article, story and recipe writers: Cath Kemp, Nick and Mo Bishop, Francisco Sanchez Arjona, Jenny Whiteley, Ed Kennedy, Pepi´s Refuge, R B Legion and everyone else who has contributed to this year´s magazine publications.
A todos ustedes en cualquier lugar van a pasar las festividades, ¡les deseo una muy Feliz Navidad y un Feliz Año Nuevo! Les agradezco muy especialmente a todos los anunciantes y a ustedes lectores quienes hacen que esta revista sea posible a producir. Simon Cutler el diseñador de la revista “InlandSolutions” que hace un trabajo brillantey a quien yo fastidio la mayoría del tiempo. Los impresores, los traductores, TrishAspden la editora, Brian Craddock y Tony Kitchen los distribuidores, Howie por tolerar las horas que yo gasto trabajando en la revista, y los siguientes escritores regulares de articulos, historias, y recetas: Cath Kemp, Nick and Mo Bishop, Francisco Sanchez Arjona, Jenny Whiteley, Ed Kennedy , Pepi´sRefuge, R B Landy todos los demás que han contribuido a la publicación de la revista este año.
Looking forward to seeing you all in 2016
Esperando a verles a todos ustedes en 2016 con mucha anticipación,
Diane
Diana
Send your Info to: Diane: Tel: 659991743 E-mail: info@inlandsolutions.es Website: www.inlandsolutions.es face book: inland solutions
Envíe su información a: Diana: Mov: 659991743 E-mail: info@inlandsolutions.es Pagina Web: www.inlandsolutions.es facebook: inland solutions
Deposito Legal: MA-577-2013 Copyright ©2013 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be used or reproduced without prior written approval by the owner. For further information, please email info@inlandsolutions.es All articles, editorials and advertisements are published in good faith, for informational purposes and are in no way a substitute for legal advice. Inland Solutions Magazine does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of publications and advertisements contained within the magazine and also no warranty or endorsement is express or implied. We do not accept any duty of care to anyone who uses or intends to rely upon any material in this publication.
2 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Calling All Areas Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 3
Calling All Areas
Advertise your business with us Anunciar su negocio con nosotros
Full Page Página Completa
In this edition of Inland Solutions Magazine Page 6- Story - Borders of iron and paper
150,00€
Page 10 - What’s On Guide Page 12 - Tech Corner - Podcasts
Half Page Media Página
85,00€
Page 14 - RBL News Page 16 - Pepi’s Page Page 18 - Citizens Advice Bureau
Quarter Page Cuarto de Página Eighth Page Octavo de Página
60,00€
Page 19 - Recipe Page 20 - Bobby Charlton Page 24 - Rio Tinto Mining Park
40,00€
Page 28 - Horoscopes Page 32 - The Temple of Debod
Mov - 659991743 Email - info@inlandsolutions.es
Reparación de chapa y pintura - Mecánica en general
Page 36 - Hidden Gems of Gilena Page 44 - Puzzles
Bodywork and Paint Repair - General Mechanic
OFERTAS
OFFERS
CAMBIO DE ACEITE + FILTRO : DESDE 50€ NUESTROS ACEITES RECOMENDADOS SON
OIL AND FILTER CHANGE : FROM 50€ OUR RECOMMENDED OILS ARE
CAMBIO DE PASTILLAS : DESDE 45€ CARGA DE AIRE ACONDICIONADO DESDE 45€ NEUMÁTICOS DESDE 40€/UD.
CHANGE OF BRAKE PADS : FROM 45€ AIRCON RECHARGE FROM 45€ TYRES FROM 40€/EACH
DIAGNOSIS, ELECTRICIDAD, AMORTIGUADORES Y TODO LO QUE SU VEHÍCULO NECESITE PARA ESTAR SIEMPRE A PUNTO
DIAGNOSIS, ELECTRICAL, SHOCKS AND EVERYTHING THAT YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE READY
SERVICIO DE CHAPA Y PINTURA CON TOTAL GARANTÍA. PRECIOS AJUSTADOS. PIDA PRESUPUESTO. TRABAJAMOS CON PINTURAS DUPONT
PAINT & BODYWORK SERVICE WITH TOTAL GUARANTEE. ADJUSTED PRICES. ASK FOR A QUOTE. WE WORK WITH DUPONT PAINTS
Pol. Industrial Las Viñas. c/ Doradilla, Nave 27, Mollina Tel. 952 74 79 61 - 696 313 415 tallerelrayo2011@hotmail.com
4 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
I would like to be your physiotherapist!!! And I can offer you:
Preoperative and postoperative treatments Sports injuries Chronic injuries Spinal injuries (neck, back and low back pain Tendinitis Headaches Tel: +34 667 093 292 or 659 991 743 You can contact me at Diane´s Hair & Beauty Salon, Fuente de Piedra
Property of the Month Villa in Mollina ID2619 Reduced to sell: 139,900 euros Beds: 4, Baths: 2 plus W/C, Pool, Aircon, 2 kitchens, Lounge, Car port, Balcony, all mod cons, views
Best Properties Andalucía Contact Jason 952 735 046 / 696016613 www.bpaonline.es
Property Sales & Rentals Advice Centre for Legal Matters,
Cars, NIE, Insurance Spanish & English Classes
Calling All Areas
Reserve any bike before 25th December and get 10% discount
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 5
Stories
Borders of iron and paper Ibrahima stopped, turned to his right, and looked up towards the east. The sun of a new day was at the point of being born; on the horizon, a resplendent orange light announced the imminent rise of the sun king. “One more day...One night less,” he said to himself while observing the twilight of daybreak turning into a radiant day. At their backs was the border, another day of hunger and thirst, another night of fear and uncertainty, some dead companions, bodies floating in the waters of the Mediterranean, along with their meagre belongings. “We have to get rid of the ballast,” someone had said. The ballast were the lifeless bodies of those who did not survive the many shortages, the many days navigating under the abrasive sun until the insupportable cold of the nights… The ballast was their belongings, the little that they had been able to gather together for that long-dreamed-of voyage that had cost them all their life savings. But that did not matter now; nothing mattered, only the pain of those left behind, floating on the calm ocean waters that they had imagined were the only things separating them from their dream. They did not even consider the physical pain, of that they were not even conscious. Because Ibrahima, more than anything (including his own life), wanted to be free. Ever since his childhood he had dreamed of living in a free world; a world free from war, from killing, a world without child soldiers, without mining camps, without mutilated innocents… After walking for some time without looking back, Ibrahima stopped again. Some of his companions stopped alongside him; others continued walking without looking back. When he looked up to the sky, the sun had just topped the highest mountaintops. Ibrahima closed his eyes, opened his arms, and, after a brief moment, slowly closed them around his chest, hugging nothing, imagining that the nothingness that filled his arms was that body that he already missed so dearly. But he had to continue on; he had promised his family, his two sons and his wife that waited for him, that would wait for years for the moment when they would be reunited in that new world, a promised land, a world free from war, from killing, a world without child soldiers nor mining camps nor mutilated innocents. “I must continue on,” he said to himself. Ibrahima knew this. He had to continue on, there was no alternative; he owed it to his wife, to his sons…and he owed it to himself. Because a man never surrenders, never breaks his promise…above all if those hoping to see him keep it are the people that matter most to him, the people that he loves. But he also owed it to himself; that was his challenge, the challenge of escaping from a world without hope, without opportunities, a world where the destiny of your children was war, a fratricidal war, that war without end where each victory meant brutal repression of the losers, where each defeat was the birth of future vengeance. Yes, many things lay behind them. But he would never be able to rid himself of the memory of that child’s inconsolable weeping, the son of one of his companions tossed to the waters where, many hours after being thrown overboard, he imagined he still floated; he could never forget the lost gaze of his wife, the mother of that child who kept crying for his memory even after a great deal of time had passed. Ibrahima dried his tears with the back of his hand—the hand with its aged and dirty skin—and kept walking towards that dreamed-of land, a land of opportunities, a land where it was not necessary to hide in order to survive, where human life was worth more than a bullet. The afternoon arrived. Their strength waned and the dream of reaching the new world was all that pushed them onward. Ibrahima asked himself if he would find it, if he would reach that promised land, if he would find a job, if he would fulfill his promise to bring his wife and children over, if… A loud cry shook him from his worrying and brought him back to reality, a reality suspended between hope and fear: the hope of having his dream before his eyes; the fear that he would not reach it. “The fence! The fence!” someone cried. “The fence!” all ten of them cried in unison at the top of their lungs… To be continued.... Fdo.Francisco Sánchez Arjona.
6 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Fronteras de acero y papel Ibrahima se detuvo, giró hacia su derecha y luego levantó la vista en dirección este. El sol de un nuevo día estaba a punto de nacer; sobre la línea del horizonte, un leve resplandor anaranjado anunciaba la inminente salida del astro rey. «Un día más... Y una noche menos», se dijo mientras observaba como el crepúsculo del amanecer daba paso a un día radiante. A sus espaldas quedaba otra frontera, otro día de hambre y sed, otra noche de miedo e incertidumbre, algunos compañeros muertos, cuerpos flotando sobre las aguas del Mediterráneo, y sus escasas pertenencias. «Tenemos que deshacernos de lastre», había dicho alguien. El lastre eran los cuerpos sin vida de quienes no sobrevivieron a tantas penurias, a tantas jornadas navegando bajo un sol abrasador, al frío insoportable de las noches... El lastre eran sus exiguas pertenencias, lo poco que había podido reunir para aquel viaje largamente soñado, largamente planeado, aquel viaje que se había llevado los ahorros de toda su vida. Pero eso ahora no importaba; nada importaba, ni siquiera el dolor por los quedaron atrás, flotando sobre las calmas aguas de un mar que habían soñado como la única frontera que los separaba de su sueño. Del otro (el dolor físico), ni siquiera era consciente. Porque Ibrahima, por encima de todo (incluso de su propia vida) quería ser libre. Desde niño había soñado vivir en un mundo libre; libre de guerras, de matanzas, un mundo sin niños soldado, sin campos de minas, sin inocentes mutilados... Después de un buen rato caminando sin volver la vista atrás, Ibrahima se detuvo de nuevo. Algunos compañeros se detuvieron junto a él; otros siguieron caminando sin volver la vista atrás. Cuando levantó la vista al cielo, el sol ya había coronado las montañas más altas. Ibrahima cerró los ojos, abrió los brazos y, después de un breve instante, los cerró despacio sobre su pecho, abrazando la nada, imaginando que la nada que rodeaban sus brazos era aquel cuerpo que ya tanto extrañaba. Pero debía seguir; se lo había prometido a su familia, a dos hijos y una esposa que esperaban por él, que esperarían durante años el momento de reunirse todos en aquel nuevo mundo, un mundo prometido, un mundo libre de guerras, de matanzas, un mundo sin niños soldado, sin campos de minas, sin inocentes mutilados. «Debo seguir», se dijo. Ibrahima lo sabía. Debía seguir, no había otra alternativa; se lo debía a su esposa, a sus hijos... y se lo debía a él mismo. Porque un hombre nunca se rinde, nunca rompe una promesa... sobre todo, si quienes esperan verle cumplirla son las personas que más le importan, las personas que ama. Pero también se lo debía a sí mismo; aquel era su reto, el reto de escapar de un mundo sin esperanzas, sin oportunidades, un mundo donde el destino de sus hijos era la guerra, una guerra fratricida, aquella guerra sin fin donde cada victoria suponía brutales represalias sobre los vencidos, donde cada derrota era el punto de partida para una futura venganza. Sí, atrás quedaban muchas cosas. Pero nunca podría deshacerse del llanto desconsolado de aquel niño, el hijo de un compañero arrojado a las aguas donde muchas horas después de haber desembarcado aún lo imaginaba flotando; nunca podría dejar atrás la mirada perdida de aquella esposa, de la madre de aquel niño que seguiría llorando en su recuerdo mucho tiempo después. Ibrahima se secó las lágrimas con el dorso de la mano —una mano del piel envejecida y sucia— y retomó el camino hacia la tierra soñada, una tierra de oportunidades, un lugar donde no fuera necesario esconderse para sobrevivir, donde la vida de un ser humano valiera algo más que una bala. Caía la tarde. Las fuerzas escaseaban y solo el sueño de alcanzar el nuevo mundo les empujaba a seguir caminando. Ibrahima se preguntó si lo conseguiría, si alcanzaría la tierra prometida, si encontraría un trabajo, si podría cumplir la promesa de traer a su esposa e hijos, si... Aquel grito lo sacó de sus cavilaciones devolviéndolo de golpe a la realidad, una realidad teñida de esperanza y de miedo: la esperanza de tener su sueño ante sus ojos; el miedo a no poder conseguirlo. —¡La valla! ¡La valla! —seguía gritando alguien. —¡La valla! —gritaron al unísono decenas de gargantas. Cuentos
Continuará.... Fdo. Francisco Sánchez Arjona.
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 7
Calling All Areas
Tel:
8 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Sal贸n Varietes Theatre Fuengirola www.salonvarietestheatre.com Tlf - 952 47 45 42
Upcoming Events Dec 4-8 Home for Christmas, (a revue with Christmas songs based round a story of Santa Claus and.....Mrs Claus.) 9 - 18 Mother Goose- Pantomime 11
Ricky Lavazza-Music Show
19-23 Mother Goose-Pantomime
Jan 2 - 6 Mother Goose-Pantomime 15-16 The Lady with all the Answers (Bobbye Aaron - one-woman show) 22-27 There Goes The Bride (A Ray Cooney and John Chapman comedy)
Wishing all our customers a Merry Xmas & Happy New Year
Calling All Areas
The One Stop Shop for all your Home Improvements
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 9
What’s On Guide
What’s On Guide Monthly Wellness Clinics with a British Trained Nurse take place at Diane's Hair & Beauty Studio in Fuente de Piedra. Please book your appointments now for all regular health checks and any medical issues in private - book early as appointments are limited. Next clinics are Monday 7th December, Monday 4th January and Mon 1st Feb. Tel: Sarah 657 606 373 or Diane 659 991 743 Tuesday 12th January at the Five Rivers Indian Restaurant enjoy a Special Buffet of Traditional Indian Starters, 10€ per person includes: Popadums, a choice of Traditional Gujrati Pakoras & Special "Hot" Paneer Pakoras with Special Banana Sauce & More, plus 1 tubo or glass of wine. Bookings only Tel Paul 632 635 419 or 659991743 The Amigas de Casa meet on the second Thursday of every month, 11 - 1 at Talillas Bar/Restaurant in Vva del Trabuco. It's a very friendly, informal group for English speaking women. Every month we have a different speaker or demonstrator. For more info call Liz Marsh on 952 031 478 or email raylizpantano@gmail.com British Legion meetings take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Parque Las Vina, Mollina at 11am. THE WANDERERS. If you have a motorhome, caravan or tent and would like to join like minded people to rally far & wide, then The Wanderers might be for you. We are a group of friendly campers who aim to rally together approx 8 times a year. If the idea appeals to you, contact us for more details by sending an e-mail to campingwanderers@gmail.com or contact Peter Harrison on 634 366 922 Saydo Hotel, Mollina, English market every Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm, Thursday Quiz nights 8 pm- late
Xmas Events On the 6th & 7th December: Enjoy a Christmas Craft Fair outside the Reception at the Laguna, Fuente de Piedra from 10am until 6pm. See advertisement on page 22 Christmas Market: Sunday 6th of December at the Camping Bar/ Restaurant in Fuente de Piedra, 10am until 4pm. Christmas Chocolate Belen Exhibition is open in Rute at the Galerros Artisanos de Rute Factory, Carreterros Lucena Tel: 957 538 072 for opening times and more information.
Friday Walking Group walk every other week on a Friday, normally short walks that take about an hour and a half at a gentle pace, and normally dog friendly. If people would like e mails sent to them about forthcoming walks they can e mail Margaret at marg_magnall@hotmail.com or tel 646 354 007 The Friendly Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month except August at The Camping Restaurant, Calle Campillos, Fuente de Piedra at 11 am. We hold a quiz, Raffle, Cake Stall, Book Exchange, and have a speaker. Next Friendly Club Events: Tues Dec 1st: Christmas Dinner Tues Jan 5th: To be arranged Car Boot Sale Sunday the 13th of December and Sunday 10th January in the Plaza at Fuente de Piedra, €5 per stall, starts at 10am Rastro El Domingo 13 de Diciembre y Domingo 10 de Enero en la Plaza en Fuente de Piedra, €5 cada puesto, a las 10.00 Contact Hilary 634 271 330 for more info La Posada Mobile Home Park, Alameda: Quiz Mondays 8.30pm - Bingo Thursday 8.30pm
10 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Local Markets Sunday: Alameda, Casariche Monday: Archidona, Osuna Tuesday: Mollina, Antequera, Campillos, Iznajar Wednesday: Alameda, Saydo Park Mollina, Camping La Vinuela, La Vinuela Thursday: Humilladero, Ecija, Villanueva de Tapia Friday: Fuente de Piedra, Lucena, Puente Geníl, Villanueva de Algaidas Saturday: Aguadulce
Xmas Greetings & Happy New Year
Jade’s K9 Care Home Care for Your Four Legged Friends Doggy Day Care Sleepovers For your long days out and nights away
Holidays So you can enjoy yours
Carnes y Embutidos de 1ª calidad Fresh & Cooked Meats of the finest quality
Pamper Your Pet Full grooming service available
Call Charmaine - # 617 71 95 12
Calling All Areas
Avda. Andalucia, 46 Fuente de Piedra Tel: 952 73 60 47
Playtime with new and old friends
Happy Christmas and A Fabulistic 2016 TODO EN CHACINA CASERA Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 11
Tech Corner
Tech Corner - with Inland Computer Services Podcasting Over 10 years old, but making a comeback Back in 2004, podcasting was announced as the future of radio, the idea being that with the increase in use of iPods and MP3 players, people would have little time for live radio and the downloading of recorded audio programmes, would give the flexibility of listening at your leisure, on your personal device. Unfortunately, podcasting didn’t quite take off as expected, but more than10 years later, it’s making a comeback, for a few reasons. Firstly, catch-up TV, including Netflix, BBCiPlayer and similar, means that we no longer have to be at home to catch a programme and this culture has rapidly become the norm. Secondly, a podcast entitled “Serial”, was released in October 2014 and was a huge success, originally expected to be downloaded 300,000 times, it has now amassed 90 million downloads. Because of digital rights limitations, podcasts generally consist of spoken content, interviews, discussions and performances, rather than music. A large number of new podcasts are free to download and subscribe to.
Podcast sources The easiest and most popular source for podcasts is the iTunes app, which can be downloaded/installed onto your computer from http://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/. Once you’re in the iTunes software, click the 3 dots on the left hand side menu and choose “Podcasts”. Next, in the central menu, choose “iTunes Store” and you can browse a large number of audio and video podcasts, by category. Once you identify something of interest, click on it for a list of episodes and then to listen to a particular episode here and now, move your mouse to the left of the title and click the play button. Alternatively, move to the right and click the “Get” button and the item will download to the “Unplayed Episodes” list, which you can access by returning to the central menu at the top of the screen and choosing “My Podcasts”.
How can I listen to the podcasts ? Once downloaded, you can play the episodes at your leisure, through you computer. Alternatively, you can copy a podcast (which is stored in .mp3 format) from your computer, to your phone, tablet, burn a CD, or my particular preference, is if you have a car stereo with a USB port, copy your podcasts onto a USB stick and listen to them whilst driving.
Podcast recommendations Answer Me This An award winning comedy podcast, where the hosts answer all types of questions from the general public
Sodajerker Dedicated to the art and craft of songwriting, containing many interviews with musicians from the past and present.
Serial Podcast Season 1 examines and challenges the true story of a murder which occurred in America in 1999.
No Such Thing As A Fish Presented by researchers behind the BBC quiz show QI. It’s a mix of comedy and interesting facts.
12 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Repairs & Spares
Cheap International Calls
New & Used Quality Laptops
Virus Cleanups Low Labour Rates
Good Coverage Smartphones
in English Anti-virus, Office Apps
25 Years Experience
Remote Support
Web Solutions
in the IT industry for major global companies
Save Time, Save Fuel Save Money
Control and Update Your Own Website
Calling All Areas Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 13
Royal British Legion News
AGM The Royal British Legion Mollina Branch AGM was held a week early due to members going to the Rioja region on a holiday which is expected to raise approximately â‚Ź1000 for this year's Poppy Appeal; this also started a week early for the same reason. The President, David Knight, who was unable to be present, sent a message congratulating the branch on another successful year and particularly its welcoming and friendly approach. He referred in particular to a visit from the Chairman of Market Weighton in Yorkshire. Marty Power, Branch Chairman, welcomed members to the meeting, He presented Tom McLean, a new member, with his membership pin, and thanked members for their continued support. The AGM is an important event in our calendar and he asked that members take in what was reported by the officers and make any comments as brief as possible. Marty expressed a view that all officers and committee had worked extremely hard, raising a record amount for the Poppy Appeal to the benefit of the beneficiaries of the Charity. He paid particular tribute to Keith and Lin Salvage, branch welfare workers, who, unfortunately, had had to resign due to Lin's ill health. At this point Marty would have presented the newly inaugurated Christine Watson Memorial Trophy to the winner Rod Quinn; however, his car had broken down on the way to the meeting. Chris Roddiss was re-elected vice chair and Terence Ogier was elected secretary replacing Barbara Punshon who had served for three years. Unlike many branches a full contingent of committee members was elected and meet in two weeks to allocate tasks. The various officers reported on their activities and plans for the coming year when the target was to keep bucking the trend and raise even more for ex service personnel in Spain. The Mollina Branch meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 11am at Parque la Vina Mollina. Contact - punshon.dave@gmail .com for further details.
14 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
A “GRAND” Start to the Poppy Appeal 38 members and friends of the Mollina branch of the RBL raised over a €1000 on a recent action packed holiday to the Rioja region in Northern Spain. The money raised will kick-start this year’s Poppy Appeal which runs until December 31st. The programme put together by “Halcon Viajes” with transport provided by “Martinez” from Alameda kept participants fully occupied from 8-30 am on Monday 12 October until 10pm on Sunday 18 October.
Tony Burns, joint promoter of the trip said “These holidays, which are becoming a regular feature of the Mollina branch, not only raise funds but give members an opportunity to get to know one another on an informal basis”
Royal British Legion News
En-route to Logrono where the group were to be based, an overnight stay in Toledo gave members an opportunity to visit the magnificent Military Museum which had exhibitions on warfare ranging from the 5th Century to the modern conflicts in Syria without any reference to the Civil War or the Franco years. Those who chose not to visit the museum got an opportunity to stock up on the world famous marzipan as, unusually on National Holidays, all the tourist shops were open. From 9am on Tuesday 13th a whirlwind of organised visits to churches, cathedrals and bodegas still allowed plenty of time to admire the fantastic scenery and magnificent architecture and to taste lots of the red wine for which the area is famous. One unusual sighting was an innovative way of furniture removal to a first floor apartment which involved blocking a street with a portable conveyor system which you would never get away with in the UK.
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 15
Pepi’s Page
7 Ways You Can Support Your Local Animal Shelter Without Spending a Cent 1. Volunteer your time. Animal shelters are often understaffed and can always use volunteers in various capacities. Just an hour or two of your time each week can really make a difference. “Whether you walk dogs at your shelter or assist with a fundraising event, you can make a difference in the lives of animals. To find out about volunteer opportunities, contact your local animal shelter..
2. Foster a pet. Pets have a much better chance of finding forever homes when they can be taken from scary shelters and placed in loving foster homes, where they learn basic obedience skills and good manners. When you foster a cat, dog or other pet, you will provide love, care and attention for a certain period of time or until the pet is adopted. You also open up a space in the shelter for another homeless pet, possibly saving a life. Sometimes the cost of food and veterinary care is covered by the shelter or a local rescue, or it may be tax deductible. Fostering “is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have (other than adopting, of course),” according to Petfinder.com.
3. Donate old towels, blankets, pet items and more. Along with towels, blankets, sheets and old newspapers, you can donate your pet’s gently used bed, bowls, toys and other items. Be sure to call the shelter first or check its website for a wish list to find out exactly what is needed.
4. Share photos of the shelter’s pets on social media. Use your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media accounts to post photos and information about pets available for adoption from the shelter. Ask your friends and followers to share the photos so they’re seen by as many potential adopters as possible.
5. Make pet toys from scratch. Even if you’re not especially crafty, you can create toys for shelter dogs and cats from old sweatshirts and other materials you probably already have around your house. (Check out these ideas on Pinterest.) 16 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
6. Host a fundraiser. On behalf of your pet’s birthday or another special occasion, throw a party and ask your guests to bring cash donations – and/or pet food — for your local shelter. For your own birthday, you can launch an online crowdfunding campaign on a site like GoFundMe.com and ask for shelter donations instead of gifts.
7. Spread the word about the importance of spaying and neutering pets. Every year, millions of homeless cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters. This could easily be prevented if people would spay or neuter their pets to prevent unwanted litters. Tell your friends, co-workers, neighbours and everyone you know to spay and neuter their pets. “Cats are 45 times as prolific, and dogs 15 times as prolific, as humans. “They do not need our help to expand their numbers; they need our help to reduce their numbers until there are good homes for them all.”
Visit Pepi's Refuge Adopt/Sponsor a dog page https://www.facebook.com/pepisrefugesponsorpage
This is Winston an English bulldog, castrated, fully vaccinated chipped and passported. Aged around 6/7 years old. Will need a bulldog savvy family.
Pepi’s Page
Pepi's Refuge Calle Hormigo, Las Ravueltas, Pedrera, 41566 Tel: 666 244 869
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 17
Citizens Advice Bureau Spain
Electronic ITV for new cars and lorries As of November 11th 2015, new cars (turismos and furgonetas) and lorries will receive an electronic ITV card when first put onto plates, instead of the traditional paper certificate. As of the 11th of May 2016, they will also be issued to owners of vehicles of the category L (mopeds, motorbikes, quads and tricycles). The DGT has installed a database in which data for all new vehicles will be submitted by the manufacturers, importers etc. After verifying this data, the DGT will issue a unique Vehicle Identification Number (NIVE) under which the vehicle will be entered in the register of pre-matriculated vehicles. When a new car is sold to a customer, the seller must electronically submit the buyer´s personal data so that DGT can link this with the NIVE number of the sold vehicle in order to proceed with the issue of licence plates and the electronic ITV card. The same goes for finance companies. For all vehicles already on the road the paper ITV certificates will remain valid.
Please help us to help you. Make a donation today If you have found our services useful or have received assistance from us, then you would be helping us immensely by making a donation. It will help us to keep Citizens Advice Bureau Spain going and expanding. As a non-profit organisation, 100% of your donation goes to cover the expenses of running CAB Spain. Anything in excess of our overheads will be put to good use expanding or improving our services. We rely upon you to support us - Help Us to Help You! There are several ways that you can make a donation to Citizens Advice Bureau Spain which can all be found here: www.citizensadvice.org.es/donate
Stronger Together! www.citizensadvice.org.es 18 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Microwave steamed pudding Ingredients: For the sponge:
125g butter/margarine (plus some for greasing the bowl)
125g sugar/caster sugar
125g self raising flour
2 medium eggs
For the topping: (pick any, or choose your own)
2-3 tbsp jam (any jam)
2-3 tbsp chocolate spread
1 banana sliced
2-3 peach halves
2-3 tbsp golden syrup
You will also need:
2 Bowls - 1 needs to be slightly smaller than the other and needs to be microwave proof.
Method 1.
In a bowl cream together the butter and sugar together until smooth.
2.
Add in the eggs, and beat quickly so that it does not curdle
3.
Once the eggs are combined, add in all of the flour and combine together, try to get as much air in the mixture as possible.
4.
Grease a separate bowl with a little butter. In the bottom of the bowl put in your topping, (e.g. jam).
5.
Once the jam is in the bottom, add the sponge mixture on top of the jam and level out slightly.
6.
Cover with cling film or a plate and microwave for about 6-8 minutes. The time may vary on individual microwaves, so if you think it needs more time don’t worry.
7.
Once cooked remove the cling film or plate (be careful it will be hot). Place a large plate over the top of the bowl and holding the bowl and plate together flip the bowl upside down and the sponge should land on the plate. Take the bowl off, cut into 4 and serve with custard.
Note: if you don’t have self raising flour you can make it by using this ratio: 150g plain flour with 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Recipe Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 19
Footie Tales
Bobby Charlton Bobby Charlton was once, is now, and forever shall be among the greats of the game of football. From an already storied family of professional footballers was given to England one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and a man who’ll forever be identified with the nation’s historic 1966 World Cup win on home soil. Charlton was born October 11 1937, in Ashington, Northumberland, England. 1937 was a fitting year for the man who was to become the future of English football and optimism in a nation’s capacity. Born to Robert and Elizabeth, Bobby came on scene in a year when King George VI had just ascended to the throne, and the growing storm clouds of what was to become World War 2 had ultimately not yet descended upon the national mindset among within the British Isles. In sum, Bobby Charlton was to enter life as an Englishman just before a most challenging and tumultuous period was to come to the nation. This is important for understanding just how significant Charlton and the 1996 World Cup victory was to be to the United Kingdom. Yet, before we arrive at Charlton’s own sporting coronation, it is useful to detail his time spent within the interwar years and in his early playing career. Growing up in a prestigious football family - his uncle Jack played for Leeds and his mother’s family had numerous players of notable skill and distinction - it came as little shock Charlton was earmarked early on for greatness. When Manchester United looked to sign the young Bobby at just 15 years old in 1953, it was with some surprise his mother Elizabeth conditioned her support on his commencement of an electrical apprenticeship - so as to buffer against the uncertainty of pursuing a career in football. Yet, before too long it was clear Bobby’s play had enough electricity about it to guarantee him a long term stint The immediate years to follow were ones of solid play by Charlton competition in the European Cup alongside scoring his first international goal in 1958 - but it was with the 1960’s that Charlton came to be a true icon, and come to embody an era. With this, a note on the club where Charlton honed his craft. Those that recognise Manchester United today as a certifiable global brand and icon in its own right would at first perhaps be bemused by the relative inauspicious and understated era within which Charlton played. Yet, while the worldwide glamour and fame of what Sir Alex Ferguson has put together in recent times may indeed be bigger than the Man U. of Charlton’s era - it is not necessarily better. This was visible throughout Charlton’s career, with a ‘local love’ of the red devils amidst the English nation altogether profound and pronounced in a way that is hard for anyone observing today to fully understand. This love was rewarded with Manchester’s win of the FA Cup in 1963, and then once more in 1966 - the year in which Charlton also won the European Footballer of the Year award - and 1967. In 1968 the club became the first English side to win the European Cup, and capped off an era of legendary performance and play, with Charlton in a team of fellow European Footballers of the Year George Best and Denis Law. In sum, the mid-to-late 1960’s was an era of wonderful distinction by Manchester United - and while nothing would ever take away the sadness fans felt over the 1958 Munich air disaster (in which eight of the club’s players were killed and many more injured) - it did signify the club could now move forward in their memory, with a new team and new silverware to build a happier history with.
20 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Charlton’s club career laid the foundation upon which his ascent towards the pantheon in which British stars are held. Charlton was already a world class footballer and certifiable legend by 1966 , but the 4-3 victory over West Germany - and on home soil at Wembley Stadium no less - was to record Charlton a place in British history alongside The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and others as icons of ‘Cool Britannia’. Making his international debut against Scotland in 1956, Charlton soon became a core part of England National Football Team. While appearances in the 1958 and 1962 World Cups were not without achievement - playing outside-left Charlton scored his first World Cup goal against Argentina in 1962 - it was his starring role as a midfielder in the mid-1960’s cup that truly cemented the team’s strength for the campaign ahead. While it all started with a goalless draw against Uruguay, soon after Mexico fell 2-0, and England - though challenged by Portugal in the semi final - ultimately saw England charge through spurred on by the host nation’s cheering fans to a World Cup Final. The final itself is storied within English history. Charlton was a pivotal figure in a match that saw England very nearly win it all in normal time with a 2-1 margin - only to have West Germany find an equaliser in the dying seconds. History shows the scoreline as 4-2 - and shows England to hold just the one World Cup for all its campaigns (and as some have pointed out - highly-paid premier league players) - but when it came to delivering a nation that had spent the past two decades wearied by war and economic challenges across their community, the national side’s World Cup win could hardly have been better timed than one of Charlton’s quick-fire strikes. Having secured his place in international glory and world cup history the years to follow were ones of stellar contribution and continued service within the domestic league. England was unable to defend their world cup in 1970 - bowing out to 1966 runners up West Germany in the quarter final 3-1 - and handing the West Germans their first ever victory over England in a points game. The 1970 exit began what can be regarded as a quiet chapter in Charlton’s career. Moving from Manchester United to Preston North-End saw Charlton is a less-competitive team - but in the role of a player-manager. While these were the twilight years of his professional career - and with the club failing to match Manchester United as a domain of championship glory - it no less affirmed and grew further Charlton’s place as a ‘living legend’ of the game. Retirement followed soon after and with it, achievements in a management career and other pursuits - and doubtless more time free to be spent with his wife Norma and two daughters, Suzanne and Andrea - and also the chance to see anew ‘from the other side’ just how dear this Englishman has become to the game of football now his story as a player was finished and complete. Compared to the elite athletes that don the field today, Charlton’s style may be seen as clunky, awkward and disjointed. Yet, within this style was an astounding shot that delivered Charlton the statistic of 49 goals in 106 international games. Accordingly, those who hold a love of the modern era of Manchester United have found much in common between Charlton and current Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
Footie Tales
Accordingly‚ while it's true Rooney has since overtaken Charlton as England’s all time goal scorer - and fellow Man U player Ryan Giggs has overtaken him as the player with most appearances for the club - Charlton’s legacy still looms large at Manchester‚ retaining his spot as the all time goal scorer with 249 and due recognition in the club history as a player who dominated his era like no other. Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 21
Fuente de Piedra 22 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
ReformSpecialists All aspects of building work undertaken
Discover just how supernatural "natural" can feel
Handmade Skincare products produced locally using natural and organic ingredients
Roofs Swimming Pools Brick Laying Renovations
Tiling Plastering Architects License Applications
Our range currently exists of: Dew Drops Moisturising Face Cream with Q10 & Hyalluronic Acid to reduce wrinkles, shea butter & jojoba oil to moisturise the skin & other natural oils to protect against sun damage. Dew Drops Hand Cream contains Aloe Vera & Lanolin together with other natural oils. Ideal as a summer or winter hand cream. (Available scented with sandalwood or unscented for the "manly" man) LexiLips Lip Balm tubes with beeswax, shea butter & avocado oil for year round lip protection.
reformspecialists@hotmail.com WhatsApp: 657 365 916 www.reformspecialists.com
See our Christmas Gift ideas at Saydo Market or select your own gift bag or stocking filler at a discounted price. Tel: 634 340 732 for orders or more info
Calling All Areas Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 23
Interesting Articles
Visit to Rio Tinto Mining Park By Ken Kemp
I have an interest in industrial history and visiting old sites where remains of this type of activity is visible. On a recent trip to Spain to visit my family, I took the opportunity to visit the Rio Tinto Mining Park which is situated some 60KM north west of Seville. I am familiar with the name, because the Rio Tinto company used to have a big aluminium and zinc smelting plant near Bristol, where I live. I was also aware that Rio Tinto literally means “Red River�. The Mining Park was set up as a trust in 1992 to preserve the historic remains of mining and associated activities and to promote the area as a visitor attraction. Unlike the UK, there are not many industrial visitor attractions in Spain, and this one is quite spectacular, even to those who have no real in interest old industries.
equipment, deep mining was replaced in some parts by quarrying. A lengthy rail line was built to provide access to the port of Huelva for exports and import of Welsh coal for smelting and fuel for engines, both railway and stationery for powering various machines. Mining covered a much larger area than the Mining Park where activity was run down from the 1960s, although continuing elsewhere to about 2000. The Rio Tinto company's involvement covered the major period of activity and development between about 1875 to 1959. During this period, there was an active British colony of managers and skilled workers who were based in the village of Rio Tinto and brought in British ideas and customs. The Mining Park consists of 4 separate sites: The Museum; The flooded quarry and access tunnel; The railway along the Rio Tinto valley; The English House.
Mining in the area dates back to the Bronze age when copper, a major constituent of bronze, was mined. The Romans mined for silver. It was in the latter 19th century when The English House is in the village, built in modern large scale mining for copper and 1885 and furnished as it would have been in sulphur was started under the management of Victorian times when occupied by a middle the British using Spanish and Portuguese to ranking English engineer. I did not visit this as provide the manual labour. Smelting was also I ran out of time and I had seen many similar done on site causing major problems with air period reconstructions in England. pollution. With improved techniques and 24 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
The museum is housed in what was originally a hospital built by the British. This is the head quarters of the Trust and is where admission tickets to the various sites are purchased. The museum has galleries devoted to geology, early mining (including a simulated Roman silver mine to walk through), railways (many of the steam engines were British built), the development and spread of the local mining industry (including very large and detailed models) and social history. Some of the information boards have English versions but not all, which for a non Spanish speaker like me is a bit of a disadvantage. The flooded quarry (PeĹˆa Del Hierro) is a short drive from the museum. You are encouraged to go in convoy following a guide, but it is reasonably well sign posted and good free parking is available. The main picture to the left, shows the remains of the crushing plant, close to the car park, used as the first
stage of processing the ore extracted from the quarry. The winding gear on the top is a reconstruction to illustrate the method of getting the ore up from deep mines. Notice the yellow coloured foreground showing evidence of sulphur. On the way to the quarry you will have seen many other colours in the bare exposed ground which makes this area so unusual. Some of the reds and browns are shown in the the picture. The quarry was operated on 5 different levels, each serviced by a railway tunnel. It is through one of these tunnels you walk to see the quarry. Access is only available through a locked gate opened by your guide. Unfortunately for me, he only spoke Spanish, but a 5 page printed guide is available free in English. At the end of the tunnel, it stops in the side of the quarry at a viewing gallery where you can look down into the 25M deep water filled quarry. This is one of the main sources of the Rio Tinto.
Interesting Articles Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 25
Interesting Articles The train trip was the highlight of the whole day. It follows the Rio Tinto valley down stream through the industrial area into the beautiful wooded foot hills on the first part of the 84 KM abandoned route to Huelva. This provides plenty of opportunity to see the deep red colour of the river which is a natural phenomenon and not man made pollution. The natural drainage of the land leaches out high concentrations of heavy metals into the springs. The river does not support normal life forms but does have some unique micro organisms which live on metals, some oxidising iron to produce the red colour.
The train trip starts from the terminus station just off the road from the flooded quarry back to the museum. Most of the carriages are the original wooded stock built in 1913. They have wooden tram style seats with flip over backs so you can chose which way to face. There is also a more modern steel carriage which is open without windows. The picture above, shows the two types of carriage. Diesel or steam haulage is provided depending on the date. The whole 12KM return trip takes over 1½ hours, including a short stop at the far terminus where the picture was taken and from where it is a short walk to the river.
26 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
On the outward journey, a Spanish commentary is given, but again a 7 page English set of notes is provided. The main features of the industrial area are the ever changing palette of colours on the bare ground with a scattering of derelict buildings. The picture below is fairly typical. The black flat topped mound was made by tipping hot molten slag remaining from the smelting of ore. There is a square flu or ventilation shaft in the foreground and crossing left to right below the slag heap, the remains of a rail line, crossing over a bridge with a drainage channel from some mining activity. Along one section of the journey are extensive sidings with the rusting hulks of wagons and steam engines. The picture below shows a particularly rare type of locomotive built by Beyer Peacock, of Manchester used for hauling heavy ore trains on steep gradients. The change to the country side is quite sudden. The sides of the valleys are covered in cluster, aleppo and umbrella pines. The picture to the right shows a view from the train looking down into the valley with the dark red of the river and the pine trees. The line winds its way along the valley, giving varying views of the river. At some places it is quite high above the river and clinging to the side of the valley. Although a visit to an industrial waste land may not appeal to every one, the train trip is certainly an unusual experience just for the range of colours alone. Before you make a visit, study the very informative English language web site. (just search for Rio Tinto Mining Park). There you will find details of the prices of various combinations of places to visit, the times of trains and tours and details of how to find the museum.
Interesting Articles
Apart from a small choice of drinks at the museum and stations, there are no other refreshments, but the village does have some restaurants. If you do not speak Spanish, make sure you get a copy of the English language notes and allow sufficient time to study them before starting on a tour. For the best views from the train, sit on the left of the carriage when facing forward when you set off.
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 27
Horoscopes: December 2015 ARIES
CANCER
Planets in seventh will bring you close to an interesting personality. You will continue to make progress in your efforts to locate a better job. People in business will do better as one of the competitors may call it quit. Money wise you will stay comfortable and hope to make some money through investment made in the past.
Value of your stocks will appreciate and you may buy another car or make a bid on a nice property. This is the right time to make your claim with the boss or approach a government official for a favour. You may be thinking of going into partnership with successful people. A very interesting person will come in your life this week.
TAURUS
LEO
You will end up allowing someone take undue advantage of your generosity. Competition will be too much so you will need to come up with a fool proof plan. You may be able to get rid of property chewing up your savings for quite some time. Spouse may not agree on your ideas and have some better plans. There is no harm in listening.
Efforts will not go to waste and you will be able to dodge financial crunch this time also. A very favourable week for people in sales and communication. Travel and business trips will get instant results. Investing in property may not be a good idea at the moment. You will get to see many old friends at the party this week.
GEMINI
VIRGO
It will be slightly hard to decide on a major issue so you may seek outside help. You will try to clean up your desk and find a few letters that require immediate attention. Some of you may be away from home to attend some important business. Time spent on the phone will not go to waste at all. You will be working on a great idea in career.
Planets in second can take you deeper into the red if you and other family members are not careful.. You will make a big change in business strategy in order to come way ahead of competitors. It will be better to stick to your plans as friends will give conflicting opinions. You will pay a surprise visit to a sibling.
28 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
LIBRA
CAPRICORN
Health will improve with change in diet and little exercises. Mercury in first will make you celebrate a little. You will buy some expensive gift for someone. You will be calling overseas more frequently this week.
There will be some interesting developments in your career and soon you could be moving to the next level. Some of you may be in touch with the right people to publish your work. You will try to make good use of the extra time on your hands by helping your spouse. Slowly you will be working towards a long distance trip for a family reunion.
SCORPIO
AQUARIUS
You will have to be very careful with new relationships or will find yourself in trouble soon. You will be excited about the short term course you are going to start in the near future. You may dispose of stocks recently purchased for a small profit and wait. Business will be slow but you will make a few new clients.
You will just be lucky in all matters. Things will once again start moving in the right direction. Soon the big contract will be in your hands. You will gain knowledge and learn trade secrets from a younger person. It will be another good month for people connected with the finance industry. You will cut down on sweets.
SAGITTARIUS You will receive help and leads from least expected places. You will continue to fight for the recognition in the office. Judgement in legal cases will come in your favour only. Some of you will be looking for another place to live. News of a new member joining family soon will cause lots of excitement.
PISCES You will not only learn something new and useful but will have the opportunity to share the wisdom with close friends. The boss may add a little pressure by reminding you about an upcoming deadline. A child will keep you busy at home with homework. Money wise you will be able to meet all commitments and still have some left.
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 29
Horoscopes: January 2016 ARIES
CANCER
January is likely to bring you life-changing events, and is about what you make of them. While situations in the initial half of the year seem to push you into a corner, they are actually firing you up for competition. The Aries is a hard-working sign and will go energetically after targets set for themself. Professional life brings harder tasks. Do remember that through all the grind, your character could be revealed, so don’t give up. It may be hard to please superiors or get due rewards quickly. Let this not prevent you from building up a solid body of work. Avoid hostility at the workplace. Personal relationships need your flexibility. Respect your partner’s opinion and communicate your feelings and aspirations for more bonding. Young ones will have to put in more effort to achieve academic goals. The keywords this year are discipline and hard work.
Professional life is extremely satisfying. Fame and recognition for your work expertise are close behind. There is a desire for the acquisition of property, but it will be favourable towards the latter half of the year. Avoid resisting travel or decisions that indicate change, for it will block your progress. In case you decide to change your job or your profession altogether, burning bridges is not advisable. Keep relationships amicable. You need to get rid of disaster mentality when it comes to your personal life. Excessive anxiety may take a toll on your health. Those born under this sun sign are known for sensitivity, and you can use empathy for greater welfare and socially-oriented services.
TAURUS
LEO
There is likely to be a dawn of new thinking and approach to life — a powerful awakening. Professional life shows progress, but does not rule out financial hiccups. Be careful about the money you commit and the new people you involve in work. Do the groundwork and background checks, read the fine print, and maintain detailed accounts. You may also have to deal with expenditure related to the renovation, acquisition or construction of a new property. On the personal front, the year is rewarding. There is a psychological makeover of sorts for the better. It will do good not to be too possessive in your close relationships. There may be an addition of a new member to your family. Significant trips and pilgrimages could be undertaken. This is the year of renewal and transformation for you
Opportunities arise for you to display potential and progress at work. There could also be a change of home or office, and a few individuals may shift base overseas or get transferred to another location or department. Property-related matters become a major theme this month. Your expenditure may skyrocket, and you will have to be careful about spending to impress. Monetary situation improves in the second half of the year. Personal relationships thrive. A sense of ‘settling-in’ provides you comfort. It will help you to assess and differentiate between what is significant and what is trivial, and have discussions accordingly. Please pay attention to your health.
GEMINI
VIRGO
It’s the time for networking with like-minded folks to go after a venture that is close to your heart. You may reach out to people, casting a great impression through written communication — yes, writers and creative individuals will have an inspired phase! There are indications of good money flowing in this month. Those in business are keen to spread their wings overseas. You may enter into tough negotiations, sign great deals and strike strategic partnerships. You are charismatic and accomplish more than your own expectations. There will be a focus on charity work. In terms of personal life and higher self, there is evolution. Mother’s ill-health may cause worry. Family functions may be organised, and you will be expected to perform your social roles
It may seem that there are too many demands and too much pressure to deal with single-handedly. Moments of loneliness sprout, which leave you feeling unsupported. However, you understand the importance of following through with responsibilities undertaken; so, make sure everything gets done on time. There may be a financial squeeze as you struggle to settle a property-related matter, foot the medical bills and keep the home fires burning. The second half of the month brings relief when your financial health is restored. A creative career opportunity may come your way later in the month. Physical healing and rejuvenation are on cards.
30 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
LIBRA
CAPRICORN
You experience new technology, discipline and skill acquisition. There is indication of a major wish fulfillment. Professional life brings fame and financial rewards. Your sphere of social influence expands. The panache and knowledge you carry may get noticed publicly. There is abundant support for you from your family, especially from male siblings. Now is the time to travel and study a new culture. You could go all out to defend and protect the rights of the marginalised. Health improvement brings joy and there is a greater blessing in terms of personal relationships. Some of you could be looking at tying the knot this year. Arguments with extended family should be avoided.
The quantum of work assigned to you may grow tremendously. You may be given a promotion or a raise, but along with it comes more responsibility. You are surely ambitious, but in this phase, your time will be used up to plan, hire people, raise funds and travel. Leisure and personal time may take a backseat. Complicated property papers may cause a problematic situation. Some of the individuals may be planning to pursue a course or study abroad. Be careful about keeping your financial paperwork up to date. You don’t want a tax collector knocking on your door. Young ones may seek you out for personal advice. Do uphold the trust if someone confides in you. Eligible individuals may either tie the knot or get engaged
SCORPIO
AQUARIUS
The Scorpio is in preparation for a big move at work. You may have an ambitious plan up your sleeve. However, this juggernaut may require heavy investment. There could be a point of contention when you seek investors and may be asked to settle for tough terms. Do go through the terms of contract signed carefully, and be mindful of your commitments. Legal troubles should be avoided as far as possible. There are quite a few rivals who may consider taking away your resources, so be careful. Do not reveal your ideas to anyone before the task is accomplished. On the personal front, don’t enter a dysfunctional relationship, even after you see red flags. You cannot blame anyone in a relationship, or be too defensive, for that matter. Discussing problems with a trusted friend or a mentor will help.
You are influenced by a strong, revolutionary line of thought or a certain philosophy. There are certain hard-hitting ideas that impress your mind and you’ll see them as possible ways of creating a change in society. This year’s theme is largely defined by the greater common good. It is the year of creative ideas, off-beat careers and great innovations. Do not limit yourself by your own complexes and restrictive thoughts. There may be property-related matters and those of inheritance that come up for discussion. Agriculturalists and those involved in the fields of architecture and construction do well. In personal life, marriage, formalising relationships gain priority
SAGITTARIUS
PISCES This month is a mixed bag. It will do you good to have a firm handle over your daily affairs. Do not leave things to chance. Professional life registers progress, but your gains will be in keeping with the effort you put in. It’s time for this dreamy water-sign individual to get down and dirty. Avoid stock trading and speculative markets altogether. A desire to get rich quickly and invest in dubious schemes may land you in trouble. So, try and play it safe; it really helps. There may be some issues surrounding subordinates — hear everyone’s point of view and resolve them with kindness and compassion. Don’t over-analyse personal relationships — if you choose to be there, be there in totality. You will function better from a place of neutrality or objectivity.
Calling All Areas
The first half of the month seems like a favourable phase for you. Do make the most of it wind up important tasks, get approvals, consolidate funds, close pending loans and investments etc. If you delay this, you will have to face a tough time in getting things done, causing you to waste a lot of your precious time running around. There may be religious functions or ceremonies organised at home. It will pay to be sensitive to the feelings of others and keep your communication clear, but soft-toned. The year may be marked by long-distance travels, which might mean spending some time away from your loved ones. However, it will be for the common good of the family. It would be wise to take care of your health, especially if you have problems related to the back, neck and legs.
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 31
Interesting Articles
The Temple of Debod by Jenny Whiteley
London has Cleopatra’s Needle, Paris has the Luxor Obelisk (l’obelisque), the Metropolitan Museum of New York has yet another obelisk and the Neues Museum in Berlin has the famous bust of Nephertiti, but Madrid has the Temple of Debod. This Egyptian temple, consisting of two gateways and a chapel stands on a mound in the Parque del Oueste. Close to the Plaza de España, this park is a leafy island of calm on a steep valley side right in the heart of the Spanish capital. The top of the mound affords panoramic views over Madrid to the distant mountains. In the second century BC the Nubian king Adilkhalamani built this temple beside the River Nile and dedicated it to the god Amun. Nothing is known about Adilkhalamani other than his name. Nubia’s position to the south of Egypt meant that the life giving Nile waters flowed through Nubia before they reached Egypt. It was also the site of major trade routes to the heart of Africa and beyond. Consequently the relationship with Nubia was of great importance throughout the 3,000 year history of Ancient Egypt. Sometimes they were at war, sometimes at peace. Sometimes all or part of Nubia was incorporated within Egypt. Egypt was even ruled by Nubian pharaohs in the 25th dynasty(780-656 BC). When king Adilkhalamani built his temple the two states were separate. Egypt had been conquered by Alexander the Great and was now ruled by the Hellenic Ptolomy dynasty. The pharaoh of the time was Ptolomy IV
Philopator (221-204 BC). When the Romans conquered Egypt from Greece they pushed into Nubia. They rededicated the temple of Debod to the goddess Isis and also made additions to the structure. Isis was one of the most important of the Ancient Egyptian pantheon but she seems not to have had her own temples until the Romans added her to their own pantheon. Isis was the sister-wife of the god Osiris who was also king of Egypt. Osiris was murdered by his brother Seth, who usurped his throne. Seth chopped the body into several parts and scattered them over the land of Egypt in an effort to make sure his brother could not be resurrected and reclaim his throne. But he reckoned without Isis, who travelled all over the land collecting the parts of her husband and when he was complete she brought him back to life temporarily; long enough to conceive a son by him. Osiris then became king of the underworld. After Isis gave birth to their son, Horus, she had to hide him in the marshes to protect him from his uncle. While he was growing up she kept him safe from the threats to infants such as scorpions and crocodiles. When Horus grew up he overthrew his uncle and claimed his father’s throne. All Egyptian pharaohs were considered to be the living incarnation of Horus. Isis was therefor the model for Egyptian women, who would have sought her protection in child birth and while caring for their families. Two thousand years ago this temple would have been the scene of annual processions in honour of the goddess.
32 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
When it was discovered in the C19, Adilkhalamani’s temple stood near the village of Debod, from which it gets its name. Like the temple, the village of Debod has now disappeared. When the Aswan Dam was built the Temple of Debod was one of many temples threatened with destruction by the rising waters. UNESCO called for international help to save the temples and record the archaeology before the dam covered them. The temple was given to Spain in return for its assistance on the project. It was taken apart stone by stone and reconstructed in its current position in central Madrid. Madrid is a relatively modern city, lacking the ancient remains that are such a dominant feature of other major Spanish cities like Barcelona and Seville. It is fitting, however, that this Egyptian temple should be located in Spain. Rome’s defeat of the Carthaginians at Italica (near Seville) in 206 BC was contemporary
with Ptolomy IV’s reign in Egypt. This meant that both countries were part of the Roman Empire within years of the first construction of the temple. Facing the Mediterranean and with a short sea crossing between Africa and Spain, people, cultural ideas and artefacts would have travelled between them. On display in the National Archaeology Museum in Madrid are a few small Egyptian items found in graves in Spain. The Museum’s Egypt section presents more information about Spain’s rescue mission in advance of the construction of the Aswan Dam as well as its continued interest in Egyptian archaeology.
Interesting Articles Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 33
Fuente de Piedra 34 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Peluqueria Diana Gel Nail Extensions from â‚Ź20 Waxing from â‚Ź3 (eyebrows) Greeting Cards & Jewellery
Free Consultations & Advice on all Services
Calling All Areas
C/La Iglesia 15, Fuente de Piedra Tel: 659991743 Facebook: Diane's Hair & Beauty Studio
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 35
Out and About With Nick & Mo
Hidden Gems Of Gilena Coleccion Museographica de Gilena and the Antoniana Cave
36 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Veronica is an archaeologist who specialises in the restoration of archaeological remains and is currently responsible for working on the restoration of some of the items discovered in the Antoniana cave.
Out and About With Nick & Mo
Our second visit to the charming village of Gilena was primarily to see the cave of Antoniana, which is located just on the edge of the village. We were met at the town hall by David Ruiz Garcia who is curator for the museum and the cave itself and he took us along to the museum, the Coleccion Museographica de Gilena where we met Veronica Alvarez Tejada.
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 37
Out and About With Nick & Mo The museum was opened in 2009 and although not huge it still manages to display an impressive collection of archaeological finds and a very good range of modern art and sculpture as well as being the main base for the Legio 1 Vernacvia Historical Re-enactment group. Among the modern art exhibits are works from a well-known local artist, Fransisco Maireles Vela and among the archaeological exhibits are pieces from Oriental, Islamic and Roman periods. The staff and volunteers associated with this museum are to be congratulated on what they have achieved and the museum itself, along with the range of activities associated with it, certainly highlight the lack of similar resources in many other towns and villages in this part of Andalucia. The major purpose of our visit however had been to learn more about and to visit the Antoniana cave. Veronica explained that the cave itself, which is located in an olive grove, on the outskirts of the village, had been discovered in 1985 when a farmer’s tractor had broken through into the chamber. The university and Archaeological Services of Seville were immediately notified in order that an urgent excavation of the site could begin and it was soon ascertained that the cave was man made and was first excavated some 4,500 years ago, during the copper age and used for burials. They discovered that the cave consisted of a central room, four niches, one of which was
reserved for children and a corridor. In total the remains of thirty people were discovered, including both adults and children, together with one hundred and seventy nine other artifacts, including ivory, ceramics, stone tools and decorative items featuring shells. Having had the background information we were anxious to see the cave itself and so we set off for 'Finca Negra' where it is located. The cave is in a purpose built building and surrounded by olive trees which gives it a very natural feel. If you do visit and expect to be able to climb over or into the cave you will be disappointed. The Antoniana cave is treated very much as part of the museum in Gilena and receives that same degree of upkeep and care as any other exhibit and it is known as one of the best preserved caves of its era in the whole of Europe. As we stood on the viewing platform looking down into the cave, Veronica explained that it is thought that the central room was where they put the person who had most recently died, in a foetal position, like a baby in its mother’s womb. This was in-keeping with their belief in nature and the stars as divine gods. Gaia was the earth mother and was considered central to the beginning and the end of life. The belief was that just as we are given life by the mother, it is to her we return when we die.
38 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Each time a new body was interred the remains of the one before was placed in one of the niches with the bones in a pile. Once the new body was placed in the central room it was sprinkled with a red powder called cinnabar, to prevent contamination and accelerate the decomposition process. Personal possessions were placed with the body in the belief that they would be useful in the afterlife. Once the burial process was complete the entrance to the cave would be sealed with sticks and mud as a barrier to wild animals or grave robbers. When the cave was originally discovered in 1985 all of the finds were taken to the Archaeological Museum in Seville, as there was at this time no local museum that had the resources, or the expertise to take charge of them. Now, however, thanks to the management and technical team, Gilena museum
does have resources and expertise in place and, after an absence of thirty years, an important part of the original collection has returned to its rightful home. At the moment they are in a room at the museum undergoing restoration, but once this painstaking process is finished the pieces will be exhibited in the museum itself. Gilena can be justly proud of its museum and the way that they have restored and maintained the Antoniana cave. They have managed to embrace progress while preserving what is important from the past and other towns and villages who have knowingly destroyed similar remains because they have 'got in the way' of new buildings should learn a lesson. If you do get the chance to visit please take it, you will be welcomed and I am sure you will not be disappointed.
Out and About With Nick & Mo Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 39
Interesting Articles 40 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Over two-thirds of our planet is covered in the stuff - so it makes sense that people have discovered so many different ways to use salt water to tackle problems. From cleaning tricky spills and stains to soothing skin, read on for some of the most incredible ways to use salt water.
Around the House 1. Clean Vases. Build-up on your beautiful vase? Salt water will make it vanish. Shake a salt water solution in the vase, pour out and then do a quick scrub with soap and water. 2. Revive Brooms. Kick that tired old broom back to life with the help of some salt water. Soak the broom in a bucket of salt water for 2-3 hours. You can also do this to condition new straw and corn brooms. 3. Deodorize the Fridge. The fridge can get very gross—and a salt water bath is just what it needs to freshen up! Avoid those toxic cleaning products near your food and deodorize your fridge by wiping it down with warm, salted water—a ratio of 1 cup per gallon. Wipe it down with a sponge or paper towels. 4. Clean Greasy Oventops. Spill something gross on the stove? Sprinkle some salt on it while its still hot. After its cooled off, wipe away with a washcloth.
Health, Beauty & Fashion 5. Soothe Poison Ivy. Poison ivy have you itching like crazy? Salt water well help soothe the sting; all you need to do is soak the rash in a warm salt water. You’ll feel instant relief! 6. Zap Away Pit Stains. Salt water is an excellent non-toxic way to remove those dreaded perspiration stains from your clothes. Pour about 4 tablespoons of table salt into 1 quart of hot water. Apply the salt water with a sponge to the stain, wiping until it’s gone. It works like magic! 7. Soothe Toothaches. Gargling with warm salt water helps soothe toothaches. It also can be used as a mouthwash!
Cooking 8. Extend the life of milk. Add a pinch of salt to your milk to help keep it fresher for longer. 9. Make Hard-Boiled Eggs Easier to Peel. Boiling eggs in salt water will actually help the shells come off more easily than plain water. Interesting Articles
10. Preserve Fruit. Apples and stone fruit can wither pretty quickly. If you’d like to keep them fresher for longer, or revive a piece of fruit that is a bit past its optimal freshness, dip them in salt water.
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 41
Calling All Areas
RAFA Needs You ! The Costa del Sol Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association, RAFA, was formed in 2013 following a merger between Benalmadena and Gibraltar and covers an area from the Campo de Gibraltar in the west to east of Malaga and about 80 km inland. They provide welfare assistance to ex-RAF members and their families. Since 2006 an average of over â‚Ź40,000 each year has been dispensed to needy cases. Each year around 3,000 short breaks are taken at the RAFA Respite Care Homes. These are jointly funded with the RAF Benevolent Fund and are situated in Weston-Super-Mare, Lytham St Annes and Northumberland and provide much needed care and support to serving and ex-RAF personnel and their families. The Welfare Team are involved in many cases where ex-RAF personnel or their families require help with respite, care, financial assistance or simply the use of mobility aids.
Flowerdown House, Weston-Super-Mare
Richard Peck House, Lytham St Annes
Rothbury House, Northumberland 42 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
RAFA is also a membership organization, open to ex-RAF (Full Members) and members of the general public who wish to support our aims (Associate Members). Membership offers a wide range of benefits for serving or former RAF personnel. Welfare help is not dependent on being a member of RAFA. Assistance is available to any qualifying RAF or ex-RAF person and his/her dependents. Being a member helps in keeping in touch and goes towards funding the many cases handled each year. In order to provide the welfare help and support each RAFA branch has a programme of social events throughout the year. In September we celetrated the 75th Anniversary of the ‘Battle of Britain’ with a Dinner Dance at the Tamisa Golf Hotel in Mijas. Your local Branch meets twice a month: 1st Monday at the El Jardin Bar, Arroyo de la Miel at 13:00 3rd Monday at the El Jardin Bar, Arroyo de la Miel at 14:00.
All are welcome to attend so please come along and make some new friends.
For more information and details of forthcoming social events please visit www.rafacostadelsol.co.uk
Calling All Areas Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 43
Puzzles / Rompecabezas ACROSS 1. Expect and wish 5. Radiant 10. Not barefoot 14. Historical periods 15. Thrall 16. Tropical tuber 17. Dispersed 19. Air force heroes 20. Snagged
DOWN 1. Row of shrubs 2. Heavenly hunter 3. Yesteryears 4. S 5. Yearn 6. Clearing 7. Tardy 8. Save new data over old 9. Married 10. Go without food
21. Equestrian 22. Threesomes 23. Trap 25. Do without 27. Consumed food 28. 3-pronged spears 31. Sharpshoot 34. Every day 35. Fitting 36. Female chickens
37. Thaws 38. Sodium chloride 39. Buffoon 40. Embankment 41. Plateaux 42. Oaths 44. Enemy 45. Challenger 46. Incinerator 50. French for "Man"
52. Give a speech 54. ___-zag 55. Hodgepodge 56. Beekeeping 58. Focusing glass 59. Put off 60. Circle fragments 61. Eastern discipline 62. Mountain crest 63. Tidy
11. Spanish estates 12. Chocolate cookie 13. Sleep in a convenient place 18. Angry 22. Neat 24. Short sleeps 26. Afflicts 28. Stories 29. A city in western Russia
30. Collections 31. Store 32. Close 33. Making known 34. Software engineer 37. Plateau 38. Observed 40. Not pre-recorded 41. Type of mushroom 43. Silver wattle 44. Times to come
46. Aspect 47. Sky-blue 48. Approximately 49. Excrete 50. Sacred 51. Margarine 53. Abundant 56. American Dental Association 57. Buff
44 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
La Cocina / The Kitchen Dorar Empanar Enalbardar Enharinar Escaldar Escalfar FreĂr
Gratinar Macerar Pochar Rehogar Saltear Trinchar
Puzzles / Rompecabezas
Aderezar Adobar Amasar Asar Cocer Condimentar Desalar
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 45
Interesting Articles
Preventing Alzheimer’s with Lifestyle Changes It’s safe to say that Alzheimer’s disease research is in a “state of crisis.” For the past two decades, over 73,000 research articles have been published, averaging 100 papers per day, yet little clinical progress has been made. The reason a cure may be impossible is because lost cognitive functions in Alzheimer’s disease patients are due to fatally damaged neuronal networks, and dead nerve cells cannot be brought back to life. Consequently, replacement with new brain cells—even if it were technically possible, cannot be done without creating a new personal identity. One may live, but is it really a cure if their personality is lost forever? Developing drugs that try to clear out the plaques from advanced degenerated brain tissue therefore makes about as much sense as bulldozing tombstones from graveyards in an attempt to raise the dead. Even if drug companies figured out how to further disease progression, many Alzheimer’s victims might not choose to live without being able to recognize family, friends or themselves in a mirror. Thus, prevention of Alzheimer’s seems to be the key. Alzheimer’s disease, like heart attacks or strokes, need to be prevented by controlling vascular risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol, controlling what’s called “chronic brain hypoperfusion,” the lack of adequate blood flow to the brain over the years before the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. This means a healthy diet, physical exercise and mental exercise. Diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, not exercising your body, smoking and not exercising your brain, altogether, a small reduction in all of these risk factors could potentially prevent hundreds of thousands of devastated families. If modifiable factors such as diet were found conclusively to modulate the risk of Alzheimer’s disease to the degree suggested by this research, then we would all indeed rejoice at the implications and it is worth preventing at all costs. Up to half of Alzheimer’s cases may be attributable to just those seven risk factors, and that’s not even including diet, because there were so many dietary factors they couldn’t fit them into their model.
46 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16
Directory of Advertisers / La Guía Antequera Swimming Pools: Quality Pools, All Services Undertaken see back page Tel: 952 701 604 Physiotherapist: Ana Macias Santa-Olalla, 24 hour Clinic Calle Lucena, 11, Tel: 667 093 292 Cafe/Bar Amapola, La Veronica Centre, Open all day
Fuente de Piedra Hairdresser's: Peluqueria Diana, Calle La Iglesia15, Tel: 659 991 743 Restaurants: Five Rivers Indian Bar / Restaurant, C/ Pepin Acunas Tel: 632 635 419 Septimo Arte, Bar/Restaurant La Plaza de la Constitucion Estate Agents BPA, Calle Juan Carlos Tel: 952 735 046 / 696 016 613 Kennels Ana Reina Vegas Calle Olivo, 2 Tel: 622 312 165 Travel Agent & Insurance: Fergoviajes, Plaza de la Constitucion, 26 Tel: 952 735 339 Builders: Reform Specialists: Tel: 657 365 916
Sara Sports Shop, Calle Pepin Acuñas, 27 Tel: 659 245 199
Inland Computer Services, Calle El Progreso, 12b bajo, Mollina Tel: 954 323 284 Kennels: Jade's K9 , Mollina Tel: 617 719 512 General Mechanic, Bodywork, Paint Repair Taller el Rayo, Las Viñas Industrial Estate Tel: 952747961 Construction Material / Transalmedo, Poligono Ind La Fuente Tel: 616 489 154 Bakery,Cafe/Bars La Classica, Calle La Union, 18 Fresh Bread, Cakes, Tea, Coffee, Alcohol Lexi Skincare, Natural Products at Saydo Market on Wednesdays Tel: 634 340 732
Humilladero Painter/ Decorator/ Carpenter Reliable Taxi and Airport Runs Deniz: Tel:691 846 928 Miguels Bike Shop, Repairs, New & 2nd Hand Bikes Calle Mollina, 14 Tel: 618 615 749
La Guía / The Directory
Butchers: Carniceria Lola, Avenida Andalucia
Mollina
Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16 - 47
48 - Inland Solutions Magazine - December15/January16 Diciembre15/Enero16