MA-577-2013 Editor: Diane Hamer
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Introduction
Hola Everyone, January has certainly brought a mixture of weather conditions to Spain although not quite as bad as the UK have suffered, but I'm already fed up with the rain and looking forward to better weather in February and March. Dates to celebrate in February are Valentine's day on the 14th and Andalucia Day on the 28th. Hopefully Business will pick up from now on for all of us who have struggled along through the winter. It's also the time for some spring cleaning and changes. February will see a re-vamped Salon to bring in a breath of fresh Hair!!! And also a warm welcome to Rossana who will be joining myself and Siobhan in the Salon as a fully qualified Beautician. We will be having an open evening on Thursday 6th February for you to view the new look Salon and to meet Rossana. Diane's Hair & Beauty Studio (Peluqueria Diana) will be your one stop shop for all your Hair & Beauty Treatments. I'm excited and looking forward to the best & the rest of 2014. Hope you all have a romantic Valentine's Day in February, and a Magical March. The last word: Please, please, please support your local advertisers & legal businesses, we all need your support and are looking forward to serving you . Take care
Diane En Enero hemos tenido muchos cambios del tiempo en España, pero no tan malo como en el Reino Unido. Sin embargo estamos cansado de la lluvia y mirando hacia adelante del mejor temperaturas que pueden traer febrero y marzo. Las fechas que tenemos que recordar son el 14 de Febrero el día de San Valentín y el 28 de marzo el día de Andalucía. Esperemos que todo irán mejor a partir de estas fechas para todos los negocios. También en febrero vais a ver cambios en nuestro salón con en bienvenidos a Rossana de nuestro equipó y va compañera yo, Siobhan como una experta cualificada en belleza. Habrá durante la tarde del 6 de febrero un día de puertas abierta para conocer Rossana y el salón nuevo. Diane's Hair & Beauty Studio (Peluqueria Diana) será la primera para acudir para todas las asuntos de belleza y tengo mucho esperanza por un 2014 lleno de cosas nuevas Espero que tengáis un buen día de san Valentín y en Marzo mágico. En fin si podéis apoyar los negocios locales y poner un anuncio en nuestra revista estarán bienvenido. Hablamos pronto
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Recipe - Banana Bread Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 3/4 cup honey 2 eggs, beaten 3 mashed overripe bananas Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce and honey. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
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Black Clouds and Silver Linings The rain in Spain is falling on just about everyone. It is apparent that many countries are still reeling from this latest crisis which commenced in 2008 with a ferocity not experienced in many decades. For most of us expatriates, our main worries are related to matters closer to home: our families, homes, finances and of course, our health concerns. These are the issues which have a direct impact on our everyday lives. Sterling, which has for many years been a stable currency, has weakened over the years. This has imposed a rise in the cost of living for many retirees; most are wondering how they will cope. Add to this the slump in the housing market, with the result that our property values are at an all-time low, and it means that for many, the option to sell is out of the question. Let us find ways to adapt. Let us take a look at the black clouds and better still, the silver linings. To use a cliche, it is now time to take the bull by the horns and take control of our lives and finances. Surely it is time to bring to an end the “feeding of the fat cats” on the Costas of Spain. Let us stop paying extortionate and unfair fees for services provided and look at ways of reducing the costs involved in buying or selling our properties, our yearly tax declarations, inheritance taxes, making or changing a will, healthcare, electricity charges, legal costs, bank charges, illegal clauses in our mortgage contracts and the additional expense of the unwarranted exchange of our European driving licences for the Spanish version ─ not to mention illegal fines related to the latter. It is our obligation to inform ourselves and put an end to the misinformation which results in unnecessary tasks and expenditure. It is time to assess the present worrying situation and begin to ask questions. Is it not enough that we have assisted in building up the economy in our adopted home, without a few of the so-called professionals ─ both local and foreign ─ seeing us as a way to make a quick shilling? I have listed a few simple things that we can do immediately to better manage our finances.
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Do we need a lawyer to present our taxes, or can we use the less expensive option and expert in this field, an accountant? Making a will directly at a notary will result in substantial savings. Present a tax declaration to obtain a rebate where applicable. We ought to insist that all sterling transferred to our Spanish accounts be at a business or commercial rate, with no charges or commissions whatsoever on the transfer of pensions as it is illegal to do so. Further savings can be made by talking to your bank director. Tell him/her that you have been offered an account elsewhere free of charges; you require the same agreement, or you will transfer your account. This will not be an empty threat; there are banks where this type of banking is a reality. Benefit from commission-free banking by transferring pensions, wages or any other regular monthly payments directly to your account. If self employed, pay your social security payments from your account. Receiving a Spanish pension? Ask for free banking. It may be time to put behind us the loyalty we feel towards our service providers; our duty is to ourselves and our families. Consider the possibility of increasing your income by moving your investments and opening a sterling account here in Spain where the interests offered are often higher. Be wise in your choice of bank. It is important to know that whatever the name of your branch, there is no such thing as a British bank in Spain. Shop around, as the interest offered on savings varies. Some banks insist that you take out life insurance with them when taking on a mortgage. This is not a legal requirement. Cases won have now set a precedent to recoup the monies paid. Do not let the banks dictate to you ─ it is your money. Watch investments closely ─ even with the banks ─ and be aware that many financial advisors are not authorised to practice in Spain. It has now become more expensive to shop. Look around as there are bargains to be had. A number of restaurants are reducing the prices of their menus. If your favourite restaurant has no new offers, it is time for a change and to try out somewhere cheaper. You may enjoy the variation.
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All resident pensioners, 65 and over in certain autonomous regions, are entitled to their tarjeta sesenta cinco or equivalent. This card entitles you to cut-price glasses, hearing aid equipment, free or reduced prices into museums, theatres and places of interest, free travel and reduced hotel prices in all areas of the Iberian Peninsula. Home care by professional nursing staff is also available at no cost. (The present government has been making cutbacks here). Respite homes are set up for short stays to allow partners who are acting as carers to recharge their batteries. You can be assured that some of these homes are like hotels. This could be a lovely way to enjoy a free holiday.
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The IBI (rates) have increased considerably due to the re-valuation of the valor catastral at the height of the property boom. On paper, this has increased the value of your property which means that all payments based on your house value will also increase. Some examples include our yearly tax, rates, rubbish and taxes when you sell your property ─ not to mention the increases in inheritance tax. As a resident, you should be registered on the padron. I In many towns, this will allow a discount on your annual IBI. Make sure you have registered with your NIE. Registering with a passport number (as many did years ago) will mean that you are not entitled to the reduction. We should learn how to scrutinise our tax obligations. Find out how to avail yourself of all the reductions available from inheritance taxes. This duty is distressing, especially on what is already a sad occasion with the loss of a partner or family member, and comes at a time when you are most vulnerable. You trustingly follow the status quo, agreeing to pay high taxes worked out on some chart, and you might not be correctly advised that you may be practically exempt from this costly tax. There are many expenses resulting in a death which can be offset against the tax. If this matter is not handled with expertise, you can be handed a substantial bill from the tax authorities. Common law couples (pareja de hecho). Innumerable couples are unaware of the burden of the inheritance tax placed on them. Unless they are registered, in an event of a death all heirs will be treated as non-family members, paying these taxes in full with no reductions at all. Once registered, these couples will be able to avail themselves of such things as: healthcare, pensions and other advantages which are offered to what is considered as a traditional union. This relates to same-sex partnerships. Check your home insurance and what it covers. There was a case where a family was assisted to ensure they would not have to pay a 1300 euro bill incurred by them when the local Estepona fire brigade had to forcibly enter a property where the elderly owner died after having had a bad fall. Her insurance did not cover the expense of calling out the brigade. Consider giving a friendly neighbour a spare front door key. This will also avoid the cost of calling out a cerrajero when you accidently lock yourself out. Take note, this is not the UK where friendly fire brigades respond to a callout to bring down kitty from a willow tree. Endesa, the electricity board, has recently increased its charges yet again. The changes in billing systems often result in the miscalculation of invoices. This is sometimes to your advantage but more than often not, it isn’t. Some time back, if we had been overcharged and had not made a claim to Endesa within a time limit, we would not be reimbursed. In Andalucia, the autonomous government ruled that everyone should be reimbursed ─ whether or not a claim had been put forward to the company. So please keep an eye on your facturas and your meter readings. We now have competition, but unfortunately, when the honeymoon period is over, all prices will be the same. Pensioners can apply for the reduction in costs known as the ‘bono social’.
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With the high cost of telephone calls, pensioners have the right for reduction on their monthly rental charges. You can pay as little as one euro monthly for the rental bill. In spite of all the advice given, should you be unfortunate enough to discover that after spending the last 10 years as a resident, you have exhausted your savings and are considering returning to the UK because you do not have a pension. Do not despair ─ you may be entitled to a Spanish pension. Those residents who are either unemployed now, or are not able to pay for private healthcare but have been residents since before April 2012, are entitled to free healthcare. Myra Cecilia Azzopardi
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What’s On Guide
What’s On Guide Diane's New Look Hair & Beauty Studio Open Evening on Thursday 6th February at 6pm. Old and new clients welcome. 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 British Legion meetings take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Parque Las Vina, Mollina at 11am. The friendly Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month except August at “The Camping Restaurant”, Calle Campillos, Fuente de Piedra. We hold a quiz, raffle, cake stall, book exchange and have a speaker. Tuesday February 4th: Cath Groom talking about the new Rules & Regulations in Spain. Tuesday March 4th: Gill Teece talking about her nursing experience Fuente Walkers 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 Geoff at gandmspain@yahoo.co.uk Jamming sessions are now taking place at Bar Margaritas, Mollina, every Thursday evening from 7pm on. If you have an instrument to play & want to join in & sing along to local musicians come and join us. Everyone welcome. Monthly Wellness Clinics with a British Trained Nurse & Welfare Officer 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 Clinic is: Monday 3rd March from 10am. Tel: 659991743
Ballroom Sequence Dancing, every Wednesday from 2-30- 4pm behind Fuente de Piedra Town Hall. Tel Linda for more details 617165758 El baille se salon, detras el Ayuntamiento Fuente de Piedra cada Miercoles 11 de Septiembre a las 14-30 - 1600 Fancy a game of Petanca?? Never played before? Dont worry there's always someone there to show you how. Just 1€ guarantees you 2 games with the chance of winning points and a bottle of wine. Every Sunday morning at the Pitches in Los Almendros, Fuente de Piedra, from 10:30am 10
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Memories and Connections “Come and look at this! I am here for my grandfather. He’s over there.” The man waved briefly in another direction but his hand quickly returned to the list of names in the book he was holding and he tapped an entry, “but this, this is my house!” He looked as if ninety years had just rolled up and struck him between the eyes. He had a very tangible connection with this unknown man. They had touched the same walls, looked out of the same windows and one day, ninety years before, another stranger had walked up his path, knocked on his door and delivered the dreaded telegram that had plunged into mourning the house in which he now lived. Fifteen minutes or so later, when we had finished paying our respects to my Great Uncle at the Arras Memorial, in Northern France, he was still there, staring at the entry. This was in 2007, the ninetieth anniversary of the Battle of Arras. Now in 2014, we have reached the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War and like it or not we are going to be hearing a lot about it for the next four or five years. Lord Kitchener’s famous call-up poster (“Your Country Needs You”) is even going to be displayed on £2 coins. There will be complaints that some events such as the first day of the Battle of the Somme are remembered while other landmark events, which also incurred heavy casualties, are barely given a mention. The amount of information now available to individuals is such, however, that every one who wants to do the research can make up their own mind about the Great War. There can scarcely be a family in the UK that was not affected by this war that is about to pass out of living memory, and it is up to us who knew those who survived it to pass their memories on to our children and grandchildren. With a combination of personal mementoes, memories and official documents we are in a position to reconstruct the lives of our ancestors. While some records have been available for decades, many personal records have only become available very recently. Beginning with the 1911 census, which was made public in 2010, we can see the situation of our ancestors’ families before the war, their occupations and living conditions. We get a glimpse of what might have been and perhaps an inkling of what might have led them to joining up. Then there are the service and pension records, the so-called “burnt records”, which were damaged as a result of bombing in the Second World War. Modern technology has enabled these documents to be restored and made available on-line. Records have not survived for everyone and there is considerable variance in the quality and extent of surviving records. Nevertheless, where records do exist you may find such details as: height, distinguishing marks, dates of postings, promotions, wounds and hospital admissions.
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If you know which battalion your ancestor served in you should be able to access the battalion’s war diaries. Details vary, but they include information about football matches and concerts as well as battle orders and descriptions of specific engagements. Usually it is only officers who are named but occasionally other ranks may be mentioned. They contain accounts of mundane events and amazing acts of heroism. Some entries are exasperating and others uplifting. They can be searched and downloaded from the National Archives website. If you are very lucky you may have access to a personal diary written by a soldier while on active service. These diaries tell us the ordinary soldier’s daily concerns such as supplementing rations and getting a decent night’s sleep or give touching accounts of a bad-nerves day and collecting wild flowers on a country walk. Soldier’s last wills and letters home, considered classified information by the War Office and never released to the families, have just gone on-line. They can be searched by name, date of death and service number at https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/.
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I hope that many people will take this opportunity to research their own family members who were involved in this war. Those who do will make their own connections with the lives of their ancestors and those who knew them. They will be able to mark the centenaries of events that matter to them. Above all they will be able to make up their own minds about this conflict.
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New bowling green at Saydo Park We are a new club just formed in October to start bowling soon. The green itself was completed by Dales Sporting Surfaces the week before Christmas but some of the peripheral work is still not finished. Fernando Castro, owner of Saydo Parks, will be having an official opening on Friday 7th February at 12 noon along with the Mayor of Mollina and other dignitaries. Saydo Park, which is part of Hotel Saydo, is a residential park with about 300 residents, many of whom are bowlers. With this new facility, these bowlers will no longer need to travel to other greens, but will have their own green at hand. Also, many residents and non-residents who have never bowled before are keen to have the chance to take up the sport. It is hoped to offer other clubs, both in Spain and the UK, the opportunity to visit our club with the opportunity of staying at the hotel for longer periods if they wish. You can find us on our new web site www.saydobowls.com Gordon Stevenson. President of Saydo Bowling Club
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Restaurant Review
Restaurant Review Ristorante Davide, Fuente de Piedra A new Italian restaurant and pizzeria opened its doors in Fuente de Piedra on the evening of Thursday 16th January. New proprietors Davide, Maria Gracia and baby Sophia were there to welcome everyone and what a fabulous spread they put on. A buffet -style selection of cold meats, cheeses, breads and pasta was available, along with free beer and wine. The barman and waiter Angel, along with a few more waiters, did a good job of making sure that everyone was well fed and watered. We were so impressed that we booked a table for Saturday 18th of January. On the Saturday, although the interior decor of the restaurant hadn't changed much, there was definitely a warmer feel to it -- which might have been due to the simplest of things, such as the red table-cloths on the tables. We were the first to arrive at 7-45 pm and Angel the waiter, immaculately and suitably dressed in prestine white shirt and black trousers, didn't waste any time in showing us to our table and bringing us menus. As usual, there was so much to choose from the pasta dishes and pizzas that I couldn't make my mind up what to have. Eventually we both chose the bruschetta San Marzano for starters, which consisted of toasted bread with fresh chopped tomatoes and garlic, served with buffalo mozzarella.
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That in itself was quite filling and with a glass of house wine, went down a treat. For the main course I chose lasagna classica Emiliana -- layers of pasta baked in the oven with a tomato, meat and bechamel sauce. After the starters I struggled to finish it, but I certainly did because it was super tasty. Howie ordered the cotoletta alla Milanese -- breast of chicken "Milanese" style in breadcrumbs with saute potatoes -- which he thoroughly enjoyed too. By the time we had finished our meal around 9pm, the restaurant was full as well as a continuous stream of people coming and going for take -away pizzas. All in all we had excellent food, excellent service and thought it was very reasonably priced. Opening hours: 1300 - 1600 and 1930 - Late Closed Tuesdays Tel: 952736013 Mob: 695032734
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Out and About
City Break in Cologne If you´re thinking of booking a city break, I would certainly recommend a trip to Cologne in Germany. Cologne is situated between Bonn and Dusseldorf and is Germany's fourth-largest city with around one million inhabitants, and has the river Rhine running through the middle. We had a direct flight from Malaga to Cologne/Bonn airport with Norwegian Air which took 3 hours. As their fleet of planes are very new, it was a comfortable flight with more legroom than many other low cost airlines, and our outbound flight also had free on-board wi-fi available. From the airport, getting into the centre of Cologne is very easy as the train station is located adjacent to the airport and there are regular trains running every day. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Cologne is a very cultural European city with plenty of museums and galleries to look around. Of course, one of the main tourist attractions is the distinctive gothic cathedral (Kölner Dom) which stands 157m high and took over 600 years to be built. With about six million visitors a year, Germany's largest Cathedral is also the country's most popular architectural monument. Entrance to look around is free, but you can also pay to see the treasury or, as we did, choose to climb the bell tower (€4). Beware though, this is not for the feint hearted as there are 533 steps to climb inside a very narrow twisting staircase, so make sure you have comfortable shoes. It´s well worth the climb though, as when you reach the top you are rewarded with a fantastic view of Cologne from a height of 98 meters. If you are visiting during a busy period, I would recommend going early in the day so as to avoid the queues and it also makes the staircase easier as this has to cope with people going up and down. 18
Getting around the city is very easy as there is an excellent public transport network consisting of trams, local trains, underground and buses all of which are very efficient. We bought a Köln Card from the tourist board shop which allowed us to travel free on public transport and also gave up to 50% discount on many entrance fees to attractions around the city. Not only does this save a lot of money but it also takes away the worry about having enough change to buy travel tickets. Other ways to get around the city are bicycles that can be hired, or a 1½ hour sightseeing bus tour that you can hop on, hop off at various sites around the city. A couple of words of warning when walking around, look out for the bicycle lanes that run alongside the pavements – Cologne has many cyclists, and be aware of the tram lines too. For lots of information about the city there is a very good tourist board website giving more information at : www.cologne-tourism.com We visited the city in December and so were lucky enough to enjoy the many Christmas markets that are situated around the city. The most famous market in front of the cathedral is illuminated under a starry canopy with lots of stalls selling handmade arts and crafts, warm clothing (essential in December!) handmade sweets and much, much more. There are also smaller, specialist markets such as a fairytale market and a medieval market. At all them there is always an excellent choice of different food available and it´s a great way to sample German specialities, who could resist a tasty currywurst sausage and a mug of warm glűwein or black beer? The delicious smells that arise from the markets would make anyone hungry. One market we visited even had a large ice rink offering the perfect outdoor winter experience and we even saw Father Christmas!
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City Break in Cologne cont’d Other attractions that are worthwhile to see are the zoo and aquarium with over 500 species to see (www.koelnerzoo.de) If the weather isn´t too good the aquarium is an excellent indoor attraction, it also has a terrarium and insectarium for those interested in reptiles and insects. Another great place to see is the Lindt Chocolate Museum which shouldn´t be missed. Here you learn about the cultural history of chocolate and can watch a demonstration of a chocolate production line with the individual steps involved, and just like being in Willy Wonka´s factory there is a giant chocolate fountain where you can sample fresh melted chocolate. Although this isn´t a huge museum, it´s still interesting and is probably one of the best smelling museums in the world! After the tour there is a large gift shop selling virtually anything chocolate you can think of.
Another interesting trip is a visit to the German Sport and Olympic museum. This can be found in a listed building backing onto the Rhine. The exhibition takes a journey through time from the roots of modern sports in Greek athletics up to professional sports and athletes of today. Located to the west of Cologne is the Michael Schumacher karting centre where there is both an indoor and outdoor track available. It´s definitely advisable to prebook a track session as it fills up very quickly (www.ms-kartcenter.de) As with most major cities the choice of restaurants available caters for all tastes, although I think it´s good to experience the traditional German food in small restaurants and cafes. We found the residents very friendly and despite trying out my German remembered from school days, most people do speak English. As Germany is in the same time zone as Spain there is no need to change clocks and having the same electrical sockets saves having to pack any adaptors. All in all, Cologne is a very vibrant, enjoyable city with plenty of things to do and see and I can certainly recommend a visit. CK 20
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Out and About with Nick and Mo Las Alpujarras We have seen a great deal of really interesting and beautiful countryside during our travels through Andalucia, but none of it has yet compared to the stunning natural beauty of Las Alpujarras. Located between the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada and the Mediterranean coast ,Las Alpujarras, or the Alpujarra, is a mountainous region that is rightly regarded as one of the most beautiful areas in the whole of Spain. Our reasons for visiting the Alpujarra were twofold. We did, of course, want to see the spectacular countryside that we had heard so much about from friends who had been there, and which we had read about in books such as ‘Driving Over Lemons,’ but also to see and, hopefully, purchase some of the handicrafts from the fifty plus small villages dotted throughout the region. We chose to go by car, but for those who do not have transport, there are tours to the region from Granada ,Malaga and probably other places. Also there is certainly limited public transport, being a bus service from both Malaga and Granada to Lanjaron and the nearby town of Orgiva. Subsequently, we have read that there is a bus service from Granada to the mountain villages but just how reliable this is we are not sure and you would need to check before you set out. The first feeling that you are entering the Alpujarra comes as the road begins to wind upwards and you reach the village of Lanjaron, often referred to as the gateway to region. As we passed through the village itself and saw the scenery beyond, with other tiny villages clinging to the mountainside ,we really did have the feeling that we were entering something very different and far more spectacular than the countryside we had passed through to get there. On this occasion we didn’t spend a lot of time in Lanjaron as our destination was much higher into the mountains, but, from what we did see, it will feature high on our list of places to re-visit . Famous for its Jamon, but even more-so nowadays for its spa waters, Lanjaron is one of the main producers of bottled mineral water in Spain. There must be something really beneficial in the waters as Lanjaron is also recognized by The World Health Organization as a village where a significant amount of people live very long and healthy lives.
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After we left Lanjaron, the road continued to climb towards the Barranco del Poqueira, the valley, or gorge of the Poqueira river and our destination, the three white villages of Pampaneira, Bubion and Capileira. As we drove along the increasingly winding road towards Pampaneira the scenery became more and more spectacular. Most of the mountains we have seen since we have lived in southern Spain have been awesome, with their own rugged beauty, but at the same time quite barren, but this was completely different. It was lush and very green, with trees and vegetation all around and, given that our visit was in Autumn, the colours were magnificent, with reds and golds of the poplars, chestnuts ,walnuts and other trees among the mountain pines. Don’t get me wrong, I love olives and will be the first to see the gnarled trunk of the olive tree as a thing of beauty ,but there are times when I yearn for something a little different from regimented lines of olives, and the landscape we were in certainly provided that.
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Aside from the fabulous scenery, one of the first things we noticed when we arrived at the village of Pampaneira was the distinct difference in architecture. The houses look very cube- like, with flat clay roofs and large, distinctive chimneys. This is very much a legacy of the Moorish influence in the whole Alpujarra region and the closest you will come to seeing this type of house elsewhere, is in the Atlas mountains of Morocco. Following the re-conquest of Spain by the Christians in the 15th century the remaining Moors sought refuge in the mountains of the Alpujarra region and, even though the Spanish eventually threw them out and re-populated the area with Spanish people from the north, their influence remains to this day with the style of houses, the terraces for farming and the irrigation systems that are responsible for keeping the area so fertile.
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Stopping only briefly at Pampaneira , we continued our climb up to the next village of Bubion. Although no larger than Pampaneira , Bubion certainly had a more busy feel to it and, to us, looked to be probably the most touristic of the three villages. The whole of this area is a magnet for artists and the like and we understand that there is a significant number of expats among the resident population. As we visited in November it was relatively quiet, but in the summer a large number of both Spanish and foreign tourists flock to the area to take advantage of the walking, horse-riding and to see the abundant wildlife that inhabits this area. We were surprised at the amount of ‘alternative’ folk we saw on the way up the mountain and, having gone through a hippy phase myself in my long lost youth ,I have to say I was quite envious and could think of no better place to chill out! We saw a number of craft shops as we passed through Bubion, but our destination was still a little higher up the mountain and after another 10k or so we saw the village of Capileira in front of us and what an awe inspiring sight it was! Perched on the side of the gorge this spectacular white village had the perfect backdrop of the snow covered Sierra Nevada and was certainly one of those sights that will remain forever imprinted in the memory. The village is not large with a population of some 600, including expats, but it is easy to see how busy it could become in the summer months , as there seems to be plentiful accommodation available. In line with the other villages the houses retain their distinctly Moroccan style and there is, thankfully, an absence of modern style buildings. The twisting, steep streets add to the Moorish feel and there is clearly no shortage of water here as there are numerous springs with fresh mountain water. We had expected it to be colder as we were almost 1.5k above sea level and the nearby Sierra Nevada was snow covered, but it was surprisingly warm as the whole area has its own micro climate, giving it a really comfortable temperature all year round. 26
One of the main reasons for our journey was to visit the craft shops that we had heard so much about and we were not disappointed! The abundance of brightly coloured rugs and other goods displayed outside, made them immediately easy to locate. Although appearing small at the front, these fascinating emporiums are quite cavernous once you step inside, selling, as well as rugs, beautiful lamps, pottery, basket-ware and a range of many other handmade craft items from both the Alpujarra region and Morocco, all at very reasonable prices. The shopkeepers are friendly and helpful, allowing you to wander around without hindrance, but willing to pull out the rugs from the bottom of the pile, if you think it may be just the one you could be looking for! Our friends also found it difficult to resist buying some items and by the time we left, the car boot was full of purchases! After finishing our shopping, we decided to have some lunch in one of the hostels in the village. Sitting eating our meals of the very traditional Plato Alpujarreno, which is not unlike a large English fried breakfast, by the side of a huge log fire, it was the perfect way to end our visit to the Alpujarra.
Just a thought, because of the winding nature of the mountain roads, if you suffer from motion sickness, it might be an idea to think of taking something to alleviate this, for a more enjoyable journey.
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The Alpujarra is without doubt a most spectacular and beautiful place to visit and we are already planning a return trip in the Spring. If you want to experience breath-taking countryside, with truly fabulous views and villages full of history and character, then we would urge you to make the effort to get there and experience it for yourselves.
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Food for thought by David Knight Has our feature on page 17 rung any bells ? Because of articles similar to this, and presentations our representatives attend at social groups, residents associations etc, Iberian Funeral Plans have had our busiest year ever, dealing with the increasing numbers of people who ask the question “What would we do?” Death is a part of life and none of us (as far as I know) has an exemption certificate. Hence the reason why so many residents are taking out fixed price pre-payment funeral plans with Iberian. The benefits of our plans are listed on page 17. For further information, please contact me on 625 410 735 or 952 491 788. Also, over the last year we have had many people contact us who had been “looking” at funeral (plans) insurance with both UK and Spanish companies. Although working in different ways, most companies are ok - but, several people have found that if they moved back to the UK, they would not be covered by some Spanish policies and apparently no refund of premiums would be given. My suggestion would be - Check your documentation now and query it with the company. Iberian cover clients both in Spain and the UK ! We know that some people have “cover” from UK companies - some these state “UK Residents Only”. This information is available on websites. If any of this applies to you, please contact me, I can point you in the right direction to check it out. Last - The Mollina branch of the Royal British Legion meet at Parque La Viña clubhouse at 11am on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. All are welcome - Good company and all proceeds to Royal British Legion Welfare Funds.
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Poppy Appeal News At its final meeting of 2013, members and friends of the Royal British Legion in Mollina raised over €800 for the Poppy Appeal. A Christmas draw organised by Anne and Dave Roberts raised €700 and a festive lunch consisting of sandwiches , mince pies and mulled wine made a profit of €114.
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Branch chairman Marty Power, thanking Anne and Dave for their efforts, said, “This was a tremendous effort by two members who were an example to others; the branch and the British Legion generally would benefit from their efforts.”
Steve Taylor, branch treasurer, produced figures which illustrated the amounts raised by the branch over recent years.
MOLLINA BRANCH POPPY APPEAL YEAR AMOUNT RAISED 2009
€4971
2010
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2011
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2012
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Lesley Taylor, Poppy Appeal organiser, thanked members for their increased efforts in these extreme financial conditions. The needs of beneficiaries do not lessen — particularly now that members of the armed forces are being discharged earlier and at a much younger age, meaning people need help for a longer period of time. For further details contact Dave Punshon at punshon.dave@gmail.com or telephone 957535211
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Football Legends - Pelé Stuart Govier extols the skills of Brazilian superstar Pelé. Footballing legends come in all shapes and sizes and for all sorts of different reasons, but you can count the number of truly world renowned great players on the fingers of your hands. Maradona, Cruyff, Best, Moore and I’m sure we will be adding the diminutive genius that is Lionel Messi to the list sometime soon but for me the greatest of the great was Edson Arantes Do Nascimento or Pelé. Born in Minas Gerais, Brazil on 21st October 1940 his father Dondinho played for Fluminense. He scored an incredible 1,281 goals in just 1,363 games. It all started for Pelé at age 15 when he signed for Santos and immediately made a huge impact. He played for Santos for the next 18 years and would have moved to play in Europe had he not been declared a national treasure by his government and forbidden to do so. Pelé simply possessed the ultimate in footballing technique and natural athleticism. His dribbling, passing, pace, powerful shot, exceptional heading ability and prolific goal scoring set him out as the finest footballer of his day. He is the all-time leading scorer of the Brazil national football team and is the only footballer to be a part of three World Cup winning squads. He won his first major title with Santos in 1958 as the team won the Campeonato Paulista and he finished with just 58 goals to his name - a record that stands today. He gained a reputation for scoring spectacular goals and it was not unusual for him to take the ball on the edge of his own penalty box and dribble past an entire team and score. 32
He retired from club football in 1974 but still played occasionally before returning two years later to help the game evolve in the United States signing for the New York Cosmos. He played a further 107 games but past his peak only managed a mere 64 goals. Along with former foes like Bobby Moore, Franz Beckenbauer and Rodney Marsh he helped to raise the profile of the game in America.
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But it is on the World stage that Pelé will be best remembered. He made his debut for Brazil at age 16 and was the youngest international scorer of a goal. He won the first of his World Cups in Sweden in 1958 including a hat trick in the semi final against France. The 1962 Finals saw him pick up an injury in the second match and although part of the squad, he did not play in the winning final. The 1966 tournament saw England emerge victorious and Brazil surprisingly eliminated in the group stage but it is at the 1970 Finals in Mexico that was to prove the highlight of his career. The Brazilian team at this time contained other greats such as Rivelino, Jairzinho, Gérson, Carlos Alberto Torres and Tostão and they played in this tournament which is widely recognised as the greatest team football in the history of the game. They were quite simply unplayable and marched on to the final with sublime ease. Brazil played Italy in the final, Pelé scored the opener and they won the match 4–1. Pelé was named player of the tournament. Tarcisio Burgnich, who marked Pelé during the final, was quoted as saying "I told myself before the game, he's made of skin and bones just like everyone else — but I was wrong".
Pepi’s Page Although the Refuge is bursting at the seams and we even have dogs in the house due to lack of room, we felt we could not refuse to take this poor little girl in. She is very frail and just a bag of bones. Strangely enough, one of the hunters we know had been tempting her with food in an attempt to catch her. He eventually succeeded and brought her to us. We have called her Lacy. This is the link for people to donate to Pepis Refuge www.pepisdogrefuge.com/donate.html Pepi's Refuge Calle Hormigo, Las Ravueltas, Pedrera, 41566 Tel: 953 120 574
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Davide & Family from Sardinia in Italy, welcome you to their new Italian Restaurant in Fuente de Piedra.
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Being Ella Durham By Ella Durham The first thing which most people ask me when they learn that I’m an author is, “What made you decide to take up writing?” It’s not an easy question to answer. I’d always enjoyed reading and as a child, I’d written some poetry and regularly scribbled down my imaginings into silly short stories. It was fun! I was good at English composition at school (hands up all those who remember it being called that!), relished writing essays or tackling writing projects. Like so many other youngsters, I had a pretty vivid imagination. To my surprise, my school reports showed that I was good at expressing it, too! Then the real world of adulthood, studies, marriage and an executive career in the Civil Service came along. My interest in fiction was put on a back burner while I developed my home and work life. But it was frantic. So when my second husband Dave and I had the opportunity to change our lives, we decided to take the plunge in 2003 and move permanently to Spain. I really felt it was a chance for me to do the sort of things I’d always enjoyed. Once settled on the Costa, hobbies and passions were the order of the day for Dave and me — like animal rescue, cooking, making new friends, football (Dave only!) and generally enjoying the wonderful Spanish way of life. I worked in an animal rescue centre for three years until we moved inland. Then in 2009, quite by chance, I bought a glossy magazine and noticed their short story writing competition. I decided to give it a go and would you believe it, I won! The editor even wrote to me with my prize and said she would love to read more of my work. I didn’t dare tell her that I didn’t have any. So, I decided this was the perfect kick up the bum I’d needed to really learn the finer techniques and formats of popular fiction writing. My writing journey had begun. I enrolled on a fiction writing studies course as a mature student and eagerly devoured the assignments; loved it all. My first real success was with the local magazine, ‘The Andalucian’, and I became their resident short story writer for the next three years. Building on that success, one of my light-hearted ‘twists in the tale’ found favour with Black Coffey Publishing when they snapped it up for their compilation of short stories entitled, ‘Leaving Home’. But all the while, the novel within me refused to go away. It was a story which had been gnawing away at my brain during years of sleepless nights. I had the plot: a murder mystery set in the Scottish Borders. I had the title: ‘Ebony Blood’. All I needed was the means to get it done and published. What am I saying? ‘All’! 36
Fate lent a hand when I suffered a serious illness which required months of lay-off and convalescence. It gave me the chance to finally concentrate on getting the novel off my mind and onto actual paper. Thanks to the wonderful advice and friendship of my first editor, Tricia Johnson, and the unwavering support of my husband, I was able to complete the manuscript. Several redrafts later, I found Ant Press and the terrific team of Victoria Twead and Joe. With their help and hard work, ‘Ebony Blood’ became a reality and it was launched to the public in August this year. I can’t tell you how wonderful it felt when I first held a copy of it in my hands. Cliche alert folks....It was a dream come true. During this time, Diane Hamer, the editor of the new and ebullient bi-monthly, ‘Inland Solutions’ magazine asked if I would like to be on her team as the short story writer. How could I refuse? I was delighted to be part of her exciting new venture into publishing and I still find it challenging to create those short stories to a deadline. You often hear someone say, “Eee, I could write a book about that!” But at the risk of being accused of crowing, not everyone can say that they have ever gone ahead and had it published. Why did I take up writing? On reflection, the answer’s simple: to prove to myself that I could do it to a professional standard. But just in case no-one liked my stories or my novel, I chose Ella Durham as my pseudonym!!! I believe everyone needs a sense of personal achievement in life. This has been mine.
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If you like murder mystery fiction and getting hooked into an absorbing tale of danger, death and deceit, then why not order your own copy of Ebony Blood. Paperback and e-book versions are available from www.amazon.co.uk, Barnes and Noble and from all good bookshops.
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Saydo Male Voice Singers On Saturday 7th December the members of Saydo Male Voice Singers entertained an appreciative audience who enjoyed a variety of popular and some lesser known songs, including Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Rhythm of Life from the show Sweet Charity and The Drinking Song from The Student Prince, to name but a few. The singers were accompanied by Kate Perkes, without whose help they would not be where they are now, and a bouquet of flowers was presented to her to show their appreciation for all her hard work. Admission was free and a raffle was held to raise funds to purchase equipment for the Saydo Bowling Club; a total of â‚Ź140 was raised. The singers are back at rehearsal after the Christmas break on 7th January 2014. They meet every Tuesday at 1:30pm to rehearse songs old and new. They are planning to perform in the near future with the proceeds going to charity.
As always, we are looking for new members to join us. Over the last year we have lost several members who have returned to the UK. If you can make a joyful noise, enjoy a bit of banter and a laugh, why not come along and join us — no audition required. For further information, give Gordon a ring on 680160524.
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The Paradoxical Commandments by Dr Kent M. Keith
People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centred. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway. People favour underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway. Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.�
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Tech Corner - with Inland Computer Services So long old friend and thanks for all the good times ... On 9th April 2014, Microsoft will officially stop releasing security updates for Windows XP. Internet Explorer v6 users will also no longer receive security patches and updates. Whilst IE6 should have been laid to rest some time ago by most users, it is estimated that 30% of users are still running XP. If you are still using good old XP, this doesn’t mean that the sky will fall in on 9th April, you will be able to continue using the operating system, however, the are two trains of thought regarding the potential impact If Microsoft are no longer going to provide patches for XP, then malware developers will, in theory, have an easier target, however, the end-goal of the criminals is to extort or cause chaos to the most popular targets - which is why downloading pirated movies/music/software very often results in a virus, because it’s easy pickings for planting malware and retransmitting to others. So, if lots of people upgrade from XP (we recommend bypassing Vista...), then perhaps the virus writers might not be too interested in the remaining XP users? It may be time to remove my rose-coloured specs...
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The three Kings preparing to take gifts to the children of Fuente de Piedra. Another one taken on Monday the 6th January 2014 of the Giant Roscon Cake in Calle La Iglesia , Fuente de Piedra. The Ayuntamiento supply and share this huge cake & hot chocolate with all the villagers.
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