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EDITORIAL issue105 1 16

Welcome to the first issue of Key to Mijas Costa for 2016. It has been an eventful few months both health wise for me and the immediate family as well as unusual phenomena such as earthquakes and heavy winds plus a plague of processionary caterpillars already this year. Here at Key to Mijas Costa for 2016 we have decided to change our publication dates. There will still be 6 issues a year, but we will have an extra one during the busy period in the summer and one to cover Christmas and New Year which will be published at the end of November. Anticipated publication dates for the rest of the year will be as follows: 22nd April, 3rd June, 25th July, 26th September and 28th November In this issue of the magazine, on page 16, you will find information on the Positively Pink and Positively Blue screening campaigns for 2016. Please make sure to book your appointment early to avoid disappointment this year. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the advertisements and features contained within this magazine are accurate, Your Key to Mijas Costa can take no responsibility for any possible misrepresentation. No part of this publication, including text, illustrations or photographs may be reproduced without prior written permission from your Key to Mijas Costa. All artwork is the subject of copyright and is the property of your Key to Mijas Costa. Editorial is placed at Key to Mijas Costa’s discretion due to space restrictions.

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On page 20 you will find some forthcoming events, including those for Cudeca Goldies who organise diverse fundraising events for Cudeca Hospice. For up to date information on events, please see Key to Mijas Costa Facebook page. Project Music Management is an innovative company bringing up and coming talent to perform on the Costa del Sol. If you enjoy music, please see page 26 for more information. Our Restaurant Guide is from pages 48 to 62 inclusive in this issue and there is plenty to choose from in the local area, including some great restaurants for Mother’s Day & Easter. On a more serious note, there have been drastic new laws imposed by central government here in Spain regarding holiday lets and you will find some important information on this subject on page 67. See you next time, when hopefully we will be enjoying lovely spring weather.

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KEY BEAUTY The Make-up Frenzy 2016

By Marbella Beauty Academy

Beauty and entrepreneur, Kylie Jenner, caused a frenzy in November when she brought out her first line of matching lip liners and lip liquids in 6 fabulous shades; they sold off the shelves in 10 minutes, and were later found being sold on ebay for 10 times the original price! The second launch for Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day sold out equally as quickly.

Marbella Beauty Academy just has to get this product in the next launch!

So why are these lip kits so amazing?

This course is a great grounding for: * Hairdressers wishing to add make-up to their services * Someone setting up a wedding make-up business * General make-up artist * Personal make-up skills

* The experts tell us to match our lip pencil to our lip shade, to achieve a longer lasting and perfect look! But finding the exact colour is almost impossible!! * Here in the lip kit box is the absolute match.........wow! And what an amazing box too! She even sends you a personal message, nice touch!! * The pigments are true to the colour you choose............ A beautiful shade for your pout!

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Why not join MBA for their new MBA Diploma in level 2 Make-up. We are so excited to offer 3 levels of becoming a make-up artist now!

Start your Dream Career now with stage 1! MBA New Level 2 Diploma in Make-up 1 day a week for 5 weeks 10.00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00pm..... 395 Euros Next course starts on March 4th 2016.

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KEY BEAUTY FluorOxigen+C FACIAL..... Brighten your day!

Now we are heading towards spring our skin needs to recover from the windy weather and dryness from artificial heat and this facial is the perfect remedy. FluorOxygen+C is a multidirectional treatment for skin hyperpigmentation and sun damage. It lightens the surface while regulating melanin production in the deeper dermis thus rejuvenating the skin providing long-term protection against biological and environmental factors that cause discolouration.

By Forum We offer a wide range of hair extension techniques, expertly tailored and individually created for the look of your dreams. Rachel Whatnell has 20 years’ experience with various systems including Micro links, Mini links, Micro loop, I tip, Nano beads, Pre bonded, plaited and fusion system using a wide variety human or fibre hair. Please check our offers on Facebook for great, affordable gift ideas or for that special party look or pop into Forum and book your appointment now!

This treatment uses a unique approach treating visible damage in the upper skin layers and slowing the production of pigmentation at its source to put a stop to discolouration. FluorOxygen+C lightens, eliminates hyperpigmentation and blocks melanin production to stop the formation of skin discolouration and surface damage. It also provides effective anti-ageing properties....blends of natural antioxidants and powerful extracts stimulate epidermal growth, increase elasticity and oxygen consumption leading to a healthy younger appearance. FlourOxygen+C treatment immediate benefits * Removes sebum and dead cells * Deeply cleanses the pores * Increases collagen and elastin production * Lightens and brightens the skin * Inhibits melanin production FluorOxygen+C treatment long-term benefits * Anti ageing effects * Increases skin’s oxygen consumption, moisture and tone * Rejuvenates skin Our promotional price for this fabulous treatment is 52.00 Euros per session including a shampoo and blow dry and makes the ideal Easter or Mother’s Day gift.

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KEY FEATURE Two Ways to #MakeitHappen on the Costa del Sol! Costa Women are holding two events on the Costa del Sol to celebrate International Women’s Day. The first will be a dinner in collaboration with Bites and Business, a Malaga-based Women’s business group. The dinner will be held at Avanto Restaurant in La Cala on the evening of 8th March (International Women’s Day itself). Freixenet will be launching their New Moscato sparkling wine at the dinner. The evening will include an Auction to raise funds to support the family of Ethan Adjayi who died suddenly at the age of 11. For more information visit the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/514351475416139/ Reserve a place at the dinner http://tinyurl.com/hxswufr. And on 11th March, Costa Women and 1230 The Women’s Company are again collaborating to #MakeItHappen at the 4th annual conference at Andalucia Lab in Marbella. As well as inspirational talks and personal stories, there will

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By Ali Meehan, Costa Women

be advice and ideas for Women in Business. Topics from International Speakers will include working with friends and family (Annabel Kaye), how to identify and attract your ideal Client (Caroline Balinska), Jackie Barrie (4x4x4 approach to website wonderland), Lily Yeboah (Improve your Personal Presence), Jane Keynon (is Superwoman sabotaging your mojo?), Fiona Catchpowle (Be Socially Fit – Aerobics for your Social Media in 20 minutes a day) and Jodie Rogers (How to rock 2016). If you want to join them, grab your ticket https://events.r20. constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ec4kr 0xlb6929bd2&oseq=&c=&ch=. Costa Women members will receive a discounted price until 1st March. If you aren’t a member yet, costawomen.com is free to join! Find out more about costawomen.com (a free Women’s social and business community in Spain) and 1230.co.uk (Business Networking Lunches in Kent, Surrey and London).

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KEY HEALTH Dental Veneers

By Belinda Pamos, Sonrisa

Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-coloured materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their colour, shape, size, or length. Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials.

• Teeth that are discoloured -- either because of root canal treatment; stains from tetracycline or other drugs, excessive fluoride or other causes; or the presence of large resin fillings that have discoloured the tooth. • Teeth that are chipped or broken. • Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped (for example, have craters or bulges in them). • Teeth with gaps between them (to close the space between these teeth). Veneers can be made and fitted on the same day !!!!!!

What Types of Problems Do Dental Veneers Fix? Veneers are routinely used to fix:

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How? Without impressions, just with a digital dental scan….

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KEY HEALTH Why is Cervical Screening so Important in Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health?

By Medicare

- A Cervical Smear test is an important part of maintaining health for all women who have ever been sexually active. Some women may find the smear test uncomfortable or embarrassing and so may put off having one. - This examination only takes a few minutes and could save your life. - Annual smear tests reduce your risk of Cervical Cancer by 92%. - In the UK alone it is estimated to save 1,000 lives each year. - 80-90% of abnormalities are detected through regular smear tests, and can be treated early to prevent Cancer. - In 2015 it is estimated that 5 million women missed their smear test. WHAT IS A SMEAR TEST? In a private room with a female nurse we will ask you to lie on an examination couch with a blanket over you. You will be asked to lie in position with you feet together and knees apart and a disposable plastic speculum will be inserted into your vagina. This holds the walls of the vagina open so your cervix can be seen. We will then use a tiny brush or spatula to gently scrape off a sample of your cervical cells.

These cells are then smeared onto a glass slide to be sent to the laboratory. The speculum is then removed, with minimal discomfort within those few minutes. WHEN IS IT BEST TO DO A SMEAR TEST? The Department of Health recommends women between the ages of 25 and 64 years of age, have routine smears. In our opinion all women that are sexually active need to be screened regardless of age. It is best to schedule your smear for the middle of your menstrual cycle as it is easiest to get a good sample at this time. If you are menstruating it may be too difficult for us to get an adequate sample, or if you think you may be pregnant it is best for us to know, and we can test for this. HOW ARE THE RESULTS GIVEN AND WHAT DO THEY MEAN? After 7 to 10 days you will be recalled to the clinic to discuss your results. If there are abnormal cell changes, you will be referred for a follow up appointment. If the cells are clear, you will wait another year before re booking unless you have any concerns in the meantime. At Clinica Medicare all our cervical smear tests are performed by female nurses who are experienced in Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health.

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KEY HEALTH Genius Genie Take Ten

By Anne Stark

As we get older, our muscles shrink causing surrounding fat and tissue to take on a drooping appearance. With exercise and the right diet we can generally keep our bodies in shape but the facial muscles have been more difficult to exercise, until now. When the facial muscles begin to shrink, the drooping effect on the face can be very aging. By rebuilding the aging muscle mass to its previous state, the face is fuller and benefits from a visible lift which can be retrained with regular treatments. This fuller, healthier look also helps to eliminate many lines and wrinkles. The Genie Take Ten is a perfectly natural way to exercise facial muscles. Because we are all “power” building, a 10-minute treatment is sufficient to achieve all that is possible in one session. For 24 hours after a treatment the muscles are still working and regenerating themselves. I have been working with the Genie Machine for five years now and I know exactly what the machine can do! After a course of treatments, a top-up treatment is recommended every 3 to 4 weeks or more frequent treatments are perfectly safe. Take Ten treatments are for people who want to look their best in a natural way. Please see the advertisement on page 9. Marijke suffers from Bell’s Palsy and we have had some amazing results with Genie Take Ten. Diamond Microdermabrasion is the treatment that everybody loves. If you have not tried it yet, it is a must. After the first treatment you will love it. Whether you only have one treatment or perhaps weekly treatments for four weeks depending on your skin’s condition, together we will make a plan tailor made for you. If it’s a massage, waxing, feet, eye treatments or excellent facials, I always make sure you benefit from all the latest products and my continuous training will ensure excellent, down to earth treatments.

KEY HEALTH Travel the Healthy Way Restlessness and feeling tired aren’t necessarily the only side effects of long trips. The dangers of travel-related health problems have attracted growing attention as people are more mobile than ever, regularly travelling long distances in airplanes and cars. Health Considerations Looking after your circulation is really important as complications can occur in just about any environment of prolonged sitting. In particular, long periods of immobility, not drinking enough fluids and water loss in dry, compressed airplane cabins can result in swelling due to insufficient blood circulation, with fluids accumulating in tissues throughout the legs. Most people will notice the effects of in-flight swelling if they take their shoes off and have difficulty putting them on again at the end of a flight. This can be alleviated by drinking plenty of water, moving your legs and ankles and getting up for regular walks during a flight. However, in some cases, leg and ankle swelling can lead to dangerous conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is when a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins in the body. DVT can cause pain and swelling in the leg and may lead to complications such as pulmonary embolism. This is when a piece of blood clot breaks off into the bloodstream and blocks one of the blood vessels in the lungs. DVT and pulmonary embolism together are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), which is estimated to be the third most common cardiovascular disorder after cornary heart disease and stroke. Over 750,000 VTE events are estimated to occur annually in six major EU countries including Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and the UK. Pycnogenol and Improved Circulation There are natural ways to improve your circulation and protect against swelling and DVT. Pycnogenol® is an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. It is a blend of active bioflavonoids, also found in fresh fruits and vegetables, and has been shown to help prevent against swelling and potential DVT. The benefits of Pycnogenol have also been compared to the wearing of compression stockings, which is typically advised for DVT patients. Individuals who suffered a single episode of DVT were treated for one year with compression stockings or Pycnogenol. A third group received both treatments. Pycnogenol was found to lower pressure in veins in the same way as compression stockings and to provide greater relief from pain, restless limbs, subjective swelling and skin alterations during the one year trial. Even greater symptom relief was found in the third group using both Pycnogenol and compression stockings. Pycnogenol and Jet-lag Symptoms Wide-awake at 3AM, only to be drowsy at lunchtime? Prob-

By Pharmanord lems acclimatising to a new time zone can slow down trips and make for grumpiness. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help. Bright light stimulates your body to be awake, so if you need to be awake, open the curtains or get outside. Conversely, if you need to sleep use dim lights indoors. A study published in the journal of Minerva Cardioangiologica also reveals that Pycnogenol reduces jet-lag by nearly 50 per cent in passengers taking 7 to 9 hour flights. The two-part study, consisting of a brain CT scan and a scoring system, showed Pycnogenol lowered symptoms of jet-lag such as fatigue, headaches, insomnia and brain edema (swelling) in both healthy individuals and hypertensive patients. The study consisted of 133 passengers. 50 mg of oral Pycnogenol was administered three times daily for seven days, starting two days prior to the flight. For further advice on travel health or more information on the wide ranging benefits of Pycnogenol, visit ANNI’s Vital Store in Elviria. Contact details can be found in the advertisement below.

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KEY HEALTH What is a Sports Massage? In a nutshell, a Sports Massage is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the manipulation of soft tissue to release tension, reduce pain, restore range of movement and to promote good conditionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. All of the aforementioned are achieved through a range of techniques. Obviously, every person I see in the clinic is different, they are all shapes and sizes and they all have different tolerance levels. Therefore, each treatment has to be adapted accordingly. If there is pain or discomfort, loss of mobility or restriction of movement I, as a soft tissue therapist, can treat and hopefully cure the problem. If, on the other hand, there is a sporting activity or a training schedule that the client is following, then, regular treatments can enhance performance. A Sports Massage is not only for sports people. Our everyday working lives and lifestyles can create the same set of problems and these, in the same way, can also be treated successfully.

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Massage has a number of benefits which are physical, physiological and psychological. It can help maintain the body in better condition, prevent injuries and loss of mobility to injured muscle tissue and if you are a sports person, massage can help boost performance and extend the overall life of your sporting career. Quite often, after having received a Sports Massage from me, I shall give you some home-work to do. I firmly believe that the client has to take responsibility for their own health. I shall show you exercises specific to your problem, these will have to be performed preferably on a daily basis to aid your recovery. This in turn makes the following appointment less painful! To make an appointment please call Clinica Medicare in La Cala de Mijas on 952 835 776 or call me on 666 170 868.

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KEY HOLISTIC Your Magnificent Self… A Journey to Freedom Your Magnificent Self… A Journey to Freedom is my love story that recalls my amazing journey Awakening to who I truly AM, Integrating with my Divine self and allowing myself to live a most Enlightening life… No matter the chaos that is happening in the world. My love story truly began when I moved to Spain and in the quietness of the beautiful Environment I found myself at peace in the core of life itself. This peaceful and loving feeling allowed me to perceive Magdalena, my Elemental Being that had come to help me be aware of the love that flows through my physical body and All That IS. This love or consciousness is my Divine Self, my IAM Presence that is naturally integrating with my physical body and mind. Magdalena’s most important message was to love myself first, to be our own best friend and love everything about myself, to see the perfection in All of myself and take responsibility to be Magnificent, Grand, Healthy, Joyful and Abundant. In this blissful state I can allow myself to open up to infinite potential. Magdalena’s daughter, Cordelia, came along a little later to remind me of how powerful IAM and can choose in each moment how I desire to live my life and feel safe and alive

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in my own right. It was also important for me to embrace all my broken, hurt and dark parts so that they could be released and transformed into new potential. Cordelia’s most important message was to trust that everything in life is OK, is on purpose and to live my life… My Way and not how others think I should live. For the ones who resonate with my love story IAM holding a 5-week, intense (25 hours) Master Creator Class in May for you to enrol in your very own stage performance and love story and take the lead role in Your Magnificent Self... A Journey to Freedom. You will be inspired to express your innate creativity through Play, Dance, Song, Writing, Art, Expanded Journeys and Celebration of All that you truly are. For more info you can contact me through my website http://www.memymagnificentself.com or by phone 650 796 579. All money I raise goes to my non-profit Asociacion Magnifica Conciencia No 11791 that funds my Creative Art Project I bring into local schools. Barbara Franken… Creative Visionary & Master Creator… Inspiring New Energy Consciousness

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The Charity Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Thank Its Sponsors:

KEY FEATURE Positively Pink & Positively Blue’s 2016 Screening Programmes Commence We are delighted to advise that both the Positively Pink & Positively Blue screening programmes for 2016 will start in February and will run until December. As you may already know, “Positively Pink” & “Positively Blue” are the Mijas-based charities with the sole aim to raise the necessary funds to provide education, support and a FREE breast or prostate/testicular screening for British men and women living on the Costa del Sol. For the ladies, “Positively Pink” offers a comprehensive (Gold Standard) screening process that includes a consultation, physical examination, health education as well as a mammogram or ultrasound. As well as this, ladies will also receive a translation into English of the result(s). Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is one in nine. Each year there are approximately 41,000 new diagnoses. The incidence of breast cancer for men is on the increase too with approximately 300 new cases diagnosed yearly in the UK. It has been shown that early detection of breast cancer can improve the outcome. Survival rates from breast cancer have improved partly in recent years due to early presentation and from individuals being breast aware. The risk of breast cancer increases with age. 80% of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50 though Positively Pink believes that screening should be available to all women from 18 years of age. For the men, “Positively Blue” offers a free consultation and PSA blood (Prostate) test as well as education and awareness on how to self examine for testicular cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 30,000 men diagnosed annually. Around 10,000 men die from it every year, making it the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men. Often, in the early stages, Prostate cancer has no symptoms. Testicular cancer affects 1 in 500 men between the ages of 15 and 50. Both screening programmes are carried out in conjunction with Clinica Medicare, a nurse-led, British health centre based in La Cala de Mijas. Dr. David Deardon, a UK-trained Specialist, oversees the screening programme for Positively Pink (he also Heads up The British Surgical Clinic). Dr. Wolfgang Kleimeier is a Specialist in Urology and he oversees the Positively Blue screening programme (he also Heads up Clinica Urologica in Marbella). Clinica Medicare, Dr. Deardon and Dr. Kleimeier all provide their time, clinic space and expertise free of charge to the charity.

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A special message from the Charities’ founder: Lorraine Palmer, the founder of both Positively Pink & Positively Blue, continues to believe that “early detection is your best protection”. She would like to thank everyone who continues to support the charities, from our small team of volunteers who work tirelessly with the support of the local businesses who each year ensure that we are able to continue in giving you access to the FREE Screening programmes. The 2016´s programmes are being launched differently and we need to make you aware of some fundamental changes. Both programmes will be restricted in the number of appointments available due to the reduction of income during 2015. In 2015 Positively Pink screened in excess of 900 ladies and Positively Blue screened in excess of 450 men. To run these programmes and offer this many screenings, the charities spent in excess of 80,000.00 euros. As in previous years, both programmes are offered FREE of Charge, however the charity would now ask that each attendee make a donation (the charity is suggesting a minimum donation of at least 10.00 Euros, more if possible, is made) as without the sufficient funds, the charities will NOT be able to offer these invaluable screening programmes in future years, to the community. The 2016 campaign began in February and appointments will be available by calling Clinica Medicare on: 952 835 776. PLEASE NOTE: Bookings for the whole of 2016 can already be made and will be offered on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Please do not delay in making a booking, as if you do, we may not be able to offer you a screening in 2016! “What can YOU do to help “Positively Pink & Positively Blue, Costa del Sol”? If you would like to host or organise an event (such as a coffee morning, sponsored walk/run), have an event in mind, would like to help us raise awareness or you would like to get involved with the charity please get in touch on Tel: 952 835 776 or email: info@positively-pink.com. For more information about Positively Pink & Positively Blue, please visit our websites: www.positively-pink.com/www. positively-blue.com or follow us on Facebook.

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KEY HOLISTIC Bathing in Sound - Experiencing Harmony! Have you ever bathed in sound? The Sound Bath is the New Meditation! Imagine being immersed in beautiful sounds that are healing to your body, mind and soul... The Sound Bath is an exceptional sound experience. It may be an unforgettable sound experience for those who seek deep relaxation, rejuvenation and an acceleration of their inward journey. Time is suspended as you enter a world of vibration, sensation and experience. Physical injuries can be healed and old emotional traumas released. Great insights can be accessed as you connect with your inner self. You feel truly, vibrantly alive. The sounds of the gong and singing bowls Christine Heckel plays for you accompany you gently on your inward journey; they have a regenerative and cleansing effect. They harmonize body and mind. Nada Brahma - everything is sound - is an aphorism from the Indian Vedas, which represents the Being, our Being, the Being of Everything using the harmonious interaction of vibration. And this is probably why most people very easily dive into a very deep relaxation with these divine sounds of the singing bowls and gongs. These sounds can reach us in a way that will lead us to different levels of consciousness. Detached from the constantly flowing thoughts, they may connect us with the natural rhythms of life and

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open up access to our deeper personal layers. The soothing sounds vibrate deep into our body on a cellular level, massaging our internal organs to release deeply seated stress. A Sound Bath is a general term for experiencing relaxation and transformation through sound and vibration. But, what makes it so interesting is the intention to bring people back into a balanced, whole state, by playing specially tuned instruments and frequencies. Christine works only with Therapy singing bowls, especially tuned for this kind of work. When people enter a space open to examine the deeper realms of consciousness through vibration in the form of deep ambient, acoustic sound, transformation is believed to occur that is long lasting. In the words of Jonathan Goldman, we most remind ourselves that “intention + frequency = healing.” A Sound Bath can be a “Once you’ve had your first Sound Bath you’ll want more”. Christine Heckel is an official representative of the Peter Hess Institute (Germany). She is the only sound massage practitioner in Spain authorised to teach under the auspices of the Peter Hess Academy Spain. She offers regular group activities as well as professional training on Sound Massage. For more information check her website www.christine-heckel.com

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KEY ASTROLOGY A Brief Look at Some Astrological Events in 2016 Welcome to the first edition of Key to Mijas Costa magazine in 2016... quite a different kind of year astrologically to the last one with possibly a few bumps during the first half then gradually easing as the year goes on. I say bumps as there are two planetary retrogrades coming up that can’t be ignored. I explained the retrograde phenomena in a recent article but briefly it is the illusion of a planet slowing down and turning backwards in the sky, retracing its steps, so to speak. The first and most important is planet Mars, which turns retrograde on 18th April and doesn’t go direct until 2nd July 2016, a full two and a half months! The nature of Mars isn’t comfortable slowing down as it loses momentum and becomes frustrated taking one step forward and two steps back. Mars is fire, energy, passion... great attributes that help to push us forward but not necessarily when this planet goes retrograde. In fact during this period it would be wise to slow down and take a second look at certain goals if you think they are going a bit off-key. Delays can frustrate action, in turn causing anger and irritability! Have patience! Try to let things flow in the most natural way, don’t force or push anything at this time as the consequence may not be to your liking! Understand that not everyone wants to move in the same direction or at the same pace as you. When the retrograde period is over, in this instance at the beginning of July, Mars will settle back to his old self and the pace will pick up once again! The second retrograde is our old friend Mercury, the messenger planet which rules the mind and every aspect of communication. From 29th April until 23rd May 2016 Mercury turns retrograde in the sign of Taurus where judgement on financial matters will need extra care, so eye any new ventures with caution at this time. Like Mercury, we need to slow down too and take care not to overlook the finer details, whether that involves reading the small print in a contract (before signing it of course) or sending a cheque in the post. The most important thing to remember when planets go retrograde, is to slow down with them... our lives are so full on there seems hardly time to smell the coffee, let alone drink it! Enjoy

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the ride even if it goes at a snail’s pace - you’ll reach your destination eventually! A much rarer event involving Mercury is when it crosses the Sun. This occurs only so many times each century and not always during the day. However on 9th May 2016 at 1.12pm (Spanish time) we shall have the opportunity to witness this crossing as it will be visible from the US, Europe and the UK... Symbolism is everywhere in Astrology and this Mercury crossing is no exception. Think of it this way... the Moon reflects light but the Sun shines a light on everything in its path, in fact nothing escapes it and Mercury, planet of the mind and communication will be literally bathing in the spotlight as it crosses the Sun! On a personal level this could be a time when our potential to shine is revealed, we may feel more courageous about opening up and speaking our truth and by doing so we will honour ourselves as well as others. Turning to the second half of 2016 and especially from September when the planet Jupiter moves into the sign of Libra. I feel a more harmonious time will descend upon us as Jupiter the planet of abundance and expansion travels through Libra the sign of balance and harmony which is ruled by Venus the planet of love... now you don’t need to be an astrologer to put these altogether! Romance could be in the air for some, while others already in a relationship may decide to up the stakes further. As Jupiter is also the planet of gambling as well as luck, perhaps it’s time to take a chance and gamble on love? I can only say this, in Astrology nothing is a given; planets in signs and houses and the aspects they make are only potentials; the outcome of any situation will always and only ever be what we choose to make of it... Due to my work on other projects at the moment, my time is limited and the next astrology article will appear in the June issue of Key to Mijas Costa magazine. I shall still be running Astrology for Beginners Workshops, one a month from April to June; if you are interested in astrology and want to find out more then come along and

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By Janet Powell learn the basics of this fascinating subject, find out what makes you tick by using your own birth chart as a point of reference. For information about the workshops, write to me at astrology4everyone@yahoo.co.uk. The following are two of the testimonials I received after last month’s workshop: Beginners Astrology Workshop, 29 January 2016: “Working with your own birth chart, Janet makes a seemingly complex subject easy to understand by breaking it down into ‘bite-size’ chunks. Through completing the simple exercises, you feel as though you’re making real

progress, even as a beginner. By the end of the workshop everyone was amazed at how much they had learned in just four hours! I can thoroughly recommend this workshop, and am really looking forward to the next one. Thanks Janet.” Gill S, Mijas. Beginners Astrology Workshop 29th January 2016: “I really enjoyed attending the astrology workshop with Janet Powell. I have found Janet to be very professional and inspiring. It was wonderful to understand and learn step by step how to interpret my own astrological birth chart. Janet explained things clearly and very patiently, it was extremely helpful and clarifying. Looking forward to the follow-up session. Thank you Janet.” K. Emery, La Cala

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KEY EVENTS La Cala Spoon Route The 2nd La Cala “Spoon Route” takes place every Wednesday and Saturday from 12 – 3pm until 17th April. You can enjoy typical local gastronomy for this time of year at the 10 participating venues shown in the poster above. 2 Euros is all it costs for a drink and a small local stew, so pop down to one of the establishments and enjoy a winter warmer on market days in La Cala. If you complete the “tapaporte” you will be entered into the final draw for a prize. Art Exhibitions: Artistas Eclécticos - “New Year Aspirations” Four artists from Artistas Eclécticos show their art consisting of different techniques and styles at Venta el Jinete, Carretera la Cala Golf, km. 4.5, La Cala de Mijas until April 11. Open daily from 12 22, except Fridays. Sinikka Ahokas-Gröhn silk-paintings shine bright with impressions of Arabian and Spanish culture with a Scandinavian twist. Elaine Carlton gets an interesting texture to her art with hand and machine stitching on old fabric, complimented with other materials and found objects. Wendy Lucas Lusk “a romantic colourist” uses acrylic and oil in her paintings, mystical in content and with lots of colour. Jane Gomis uses watercolour in a subtle and delicate way in her Andalusian flower, cottage and garden paintings. Sinikka also has an exhibition at Centro Cultural La Cala called “Arte de Seda” from 26th February 26 to 4th April. More information: www.artistaseclecticos.com, Tel. 952 119 170. Costa Women International Women’s Day Events There will be 2 Costa Women International Women’s Day Events in March, the first is on Tuesday 8th March at 7.30 and is in place of the monthly Costa Women Business Breakfast. The event will take place at Avanto Restaurant in La Cala and is in conjunction with Bites & Business Malaga. The 2nd event is the 4th International Women’s Day Event which once again will be held at Andalucia Lab, Marbella, on Friday 11th March from 9.30am to 4pm. Please see Costa Women Facebook page for more information on these and other upcoming events.

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Cudeca Goldies Events At the time of going to print, the Cudeca Goldies, who put the fun into fundraising and raise funds for Cudeca Hospice, have the following events scheduled for this issue, but please check their website – www.cudecagoldies.com or their Facebook page for updated information. 6th March – March’s Flea Market will once again take place at the Valparaiso Restaurant on the Ctra de Mijas (A387) KM 14 from 10am to 2pm. 10th March sees both a day time Mad Hatters event and also an evening Masquerade event at the ever popular Olivia’s which is beachfront in La Cala de Mijas. Please see cudecagoldies.com for up to the minute information. 17th March is of course St Patricks Day. Tamisa Golf Hotel have organised an event starting at 7.30pm and will include a 4-course dinner and live entertainment provided by The Celtic Dancers. 18th March from 7pm until late – Live Music Event at Millennium near the Dog Park in Calahonda. 26th March Woody Tennis Tournament – this will be held at Lew Hoad Tennis & Padel Club near the exit of the toll road immediately on the right on the road up to Mijas Village. Details were not available at the time of going to print, so please see the Goldies website for further information. 3rd April’s popular Flea Market will once again take place at the Valparaiso Restaurant on the Ctra de Mijas (A387) KM 14 from 10am to 2pm. 23rd April Fashion Show at Restaurant Valparaiso – this is going to be a fantastic event, but again full details not available at the time of going to print, so please see www.cudecagoldies.com for more information. The Social Side Janet Powell, who writes the Key Astrology column in this magazine, also enjoys singing. You can see her perform on Friday 11th March at Trattoria Portobello Restaurant, Fuengirola port from 7pm. Please see the poster above for more information. Jan Siggs International Medium, Healer and Minister Jan Siggs presents A Spiritual Service of Mediumship and Healing Certificate Presentatin on Sunday 13th March at the Hotel IPV Palace near the Sohail Castle from 5 – 7pm. More information on page 14.

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KEY SPORTS Arrows!

By Steve Billingham

BDO World Darts Championship - January 2-10 De Vreede playing in a Pacman shirt, wasn’t even born when his opponent, American, Larry Butler, made his last Lakeside appearance in 1992. Darryl Fitton missed several match darts and should have won 3-1 against veteran, Dennis Barbour. But Barbour clawed back and eventually won in sudden death after it was tied at 2 sets all and 9 legs apiece. A very tough and entertaining match - the best of the first round. Ted Hankey, back after a 4-year absence, was beaten 3-0 by Martin Phillips while current World Champion, Scott Mitchell, had a close shave but came from behind to edge over 3-2. Richard Veenstra, on his debut, played some entertaining darts in a 3-2 win over the number 3 seed, de Graaf, a very evenly matched contest between two Dutchmen. From a Dutch nip and tuck affair to a Yorkshire nip and tuck affair between John Boy Walton and Brian Dawson - another tough match, no quarter given. Dawson came from behind to level at 2 sets all after Walton had 2 match darts to win 3-1, then took the deciding set by 4 legs to 2. Excellent matches in round 2 Harbour met Phillips in round 2. Both men well into their 50’s, Harbour played at his own pace slowing up occasionally as well and prevailed by 4 sets to 1. Mark McGeeney missed 8 match darts and went down in sudden death to defending champion Scott Mitchell.

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Scotty was Somehow too Hotty! Belgium’s Geert de Vos was 3-1 up and cruising (might have even been 3-0 up actually) in his match with Scott Waites but with the quarter finals looming seemed to lose his nerve a bit and there was a shift in momentum. ‘De Vos looks like he wants to get off the stage,’ quipped the commentator strangely at a point when De Vos was still ahead. De Vos’s scoring rapidly declined. His average went from 102 to 64 and Waites was able to level the match at 3 sets apiece. After winning just one leg in 3 sets, de Vos had 3 arrows at tops to get back into the match but Waites hit double 8 to break his throw. Waites then took out 158 to move 2 legs up. Single 9 and double 8 wrapped up a totally unlikely, at one point, Waites victory. Veenstra made the semis on his debut, Barbour’s run ended to Jeff Smith (2-5) while Jamie Hughes progressed over Armes the Dutchman (5-1). Scott Waites edged Glen Durrant in another cracker coming back from 2-4 down to win 5-4. The semi final between Canadian Jeff Smith and Richard Veenstra was a cracker, Smith won by 2 clear legs and 6 sets to 5 with a 10 darter. After beating Hughes in the semi, Scott Waites followed up his 2013 success with a 7 set to 1 win over Jeff Smith in the final, a surprisingly one-sided match. Scott Waites: back from darting wilderness through injury – and now champion again.

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KEY FEATURE Blues & Rock Concerts in March Following on from the success of the “Hot Summer Nights” concert season in the Mijas auditorium, Big M Promotions have organised 2 concerts at the magnificent Palacio de la Paz in Fuengirola in March. The first is “A Festival of Blues & Rock”, and that is followed by the top ‘BON JOVI’ tribute band - “Bon Giovi”. Friday 4th March – “A Festival of BLUES” “Many people were very disappointed when the annual “Mijas Blues Festival” was cancelled in 2015, and another Blues event in Benalmadena ended up being a “Rockabilly” show”, said Martyn Wood, head of Big M Promotions. So I decided to book a top UK Blues/Rock Band, ‘Hundred Seventy Split’ along with the popular ‘Mama Paula Blues Band’ and guitarist Tijs Groen, for ‘A Festival of Blues’ in Fuengirola”. “Hundred Seventy Split” has rock royalty in Leo Lyons and Joe Gooch (both formerly of the iconic band, TEN YEARS AFTER, Leo played with TYA at Woodstock in 1969), and they are joined by drummer Damon Sawyer (Muddy Waters, Bill Wyman and Paul Rogers). “Hundred Seventy Split” play a mix of ‘Ten Years After’ classics as well as high energy Blues and Rock.

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Saturday 5th March – “Bon Giovi” - The World Premier Tribute to “Bon Jovi” Back by huge public demand are “Bon Giovi” and “Stereo 80”. Both bands wowed the audiences in the Mijas auditorium last summer and join forces again for 2 hours of the most popular BON JOVI tracks as well as classic rock songs of the 80s. Stereo 80 start the night with their excellent 80’s rock covers from AC/DC, Guns ‘n Roses, Van Halen, Queen and many more. VENUE: Palacio de la Paz, in the Fuengirola fairground – Doors open 8pm, concert starts 8.30pm. Tickets can be bought on-line at www.ticketsource.eu/ bigmpromotions or call 952 661 819 and at: Sunshine Golf Store, La Cala de Mijas Yorkshire Linen Warehouse – Mijas Costa Woody’s - Los Boliches Photos: Hundred Seventy Split Bon Giovi – Credit Alicia Orta Stereo 80 – Credit Alicia Orta

COMPETION TIME!! Big M Productions have once again kindly given us two pairs of tickets to give away for each of the above events, so if you would like to be in with a chance to win tickets for either of the above events, please send the answers to the following very easy questions to us - keymagazine@yahoo. com - no later than 2pm on Thursday 2nd March stating your preferred event. Please fill in the missing blanks: 1. David Bowie’s Major ---

2. The name of Pink Floyd’s 70’s album ------3. Billy Joel’s uptown ---4. Hall & Oates famous hit -------5. Supertramp album --------- in America 6. Genisis drummers Phil Collins and ------- -------7. Lulu’s hit single I’m a ----8. Led Zepelin No 1 album Stairway to -----9. Hit single ‘Those were the Days’ by Mary ------Good Luck!

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KEY FEATURE Amazing Talent from around the World Project Music Management is a new music enterprise designed to bring some of the world’s finest musical talent to the Costa del Sol. On a monthly basis you can experience the wonder of a string quartet, pianist, solo cellist or a vocalist that will mesmerise. Not only classical music will be featured, but any genre of musical performance that would enhance the cultural lives of the people on the coast. On March 3rd the amazing Jacob Shaw (cello) will perform in the Danish Church in Las Lagunas, a wonderful space for a solo cello recital. Jacob is truly remarkable. A beautiful programme of Bach, Britten and Hui will be performed. Details of this concert are on this page.

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Project Music Management promises to bring up and coming talent from around the world to perform, give talks, master classes, the works. These concerts will take place in a variety of venues, with the artists brought in being incredibly diverse in genre. They will also be involved in a Visual and Performing Arts Festival titled A Project - Salida del Sol which will run from the 2nd to 9th October this year and will be an annual event, expanding over the coming years. It will encompass 7 nights of consecutive concerts, diverse in nature, in a variety of venues up and down the coast. Local music groups, TIMS and Collegium Musicum, will appear in the opening Gala Concert at the IPV Hotel on Sunday 2nd October. More information will be made available over the coming months, as we detail progress and developments in this magazine. Having set up this enterprise, Project Music Management intends to bring artists from all over the world to this part of Spain on a regular basis. They will bring music to the people by playing in more local venues, thus making it more accessible to many. To display this promise of a variety of genres, May brings two exciting acts to the coast. Vaz Des, an Australian DJ Duo will perform in Moonlight Bar in Benalmadena on the 11th. They will bring a mix of new music and stellar covers. This will be followed by The Kingsmen, one of America’s finest all male a cappella groups from Columbia University, New York. They will be here from the 23rd to 30th May, performing a number of concerts for your enjoyment. More information on these events will be in the next issue of Key to Mijas Costa magazine. EDITOR’S NOTE It has been a pleasure meeting Project Music Management and discussing the exciting new musical projects they will bring to the coast. I am very much looking forward to meeting the international artists they will bring and to attending concerts in various venues, and to working with them in general. If any reader has a venue, innovative space, that they feel would lend itself to an event, please contact the magazine by email on keymagazine@yahoo.com in the first instance and we will pass on the information. This is just the start of a very exciting new project that will enhance the lives of expats in the area and I am honoured to be a part of it. I hope to see you at the first concert on March 3rd.

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KEY FEATURE Techno Top 5

By Steve Billingham

Diff-erent – The Final Driver DJ Bone under an alias, the techno slammer of 2015 and big smash with Dave Clarke, excellent loops and hooklines.

Marcellus Pitman – The God Player Dewitt to it Very, very good down tempo number from Detroit. Wicked, atmospheric hookline.

Anthony Dupont – Jumping All Night Wicked jacking techno, a bit like Surgeon’s Brownian Motion

The Orb – A huge ever growing pulsating brain that rules from the centre of the ultraworld (live) Taken from the Orb live 93 album, beautiful chill-out tune, Alex Patterson’s masterful samples are in full evidence.

Luxux Varta – Kuft Bad electro track, one of the stand-outs of 2015

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KEY PETS Our Best Sellers

By Doggie Delights RUS

In this edition we would like to tell you about some of our best selling products and why they are proving so popular with dog owners and helping to reduce chemical overload in dogs. All our product range is made freshly to order with the exception of Colloidal Liquid Silver which naturally has a good shelf life of up to 2 years. 100% natural, organic, free from any chemicals including preservatives and are alcohol free and safe for all dogs including very young puppies, older dogs or the infirm with the added benefit of being totally safe to lick. 3 in 1 Balms Our range of balms which include soothing balm, fungus balm, healing balm, sensitive balm, insect repellent balm can be used in three different ways. • Neat…simply use neat to moisturise skin, heal wounds, soothe hotspots, dry skin or naturally repel fleas, ticks, mozzies – in fact any insect that bites. • Warmed to a liquid and used as a massage oil – simply remove a spoonful, warm and massage into your dog’s fur. For more details on the many health benefits of massage, please look at our Facebook page “Doggie Delights RUS”. • As a grooming spray – again, add a spoonful of warmed balm to boiled water, allow to cool, shake well and simply spray. Why not try out Colloidal Liquid Silver to make a wonderful cleansing, antifungal, anti bacterial grooming spray or our range of home-made herbal-infused tea bags (a large range covering all kinds of skin and coat conditions)? Simply put one of our tea bags in boiling water, leave to steep for 30 minutes, squeeze out all the goodness, add the spoonful of balm and transfer to a spray bottle and use. Each batch will naturally last 3-5 days.

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Dog Perfume Another amazing Product is Doggie Delights RUS Dog Perfume. It stays naturally fresh for six months. Our perfume is liquid silver based, packed with beautiful, natural and organic essential oils. A beautiful smelling perfume designed for regular use. Our perfume is alcohol free. Colloidal Liquid Silver Colloidal Liquid Silver is by far our best selling product, changing dogs’ lives and treating and preventing ear and eye infections, hot spots, itching, skin wounds and infections, stomach upsets including IBD of all types and much more. Emergency Itch Relief Emergency Itch Relief comes in the form of our oatmeal parcels. At only 4 euros each, simply run a bath hanging an oatmeal parcel from the tap. Soak dog for 10 minutes. Do not rinse. Remove dog from bath and simply pat dry. Alternatively, soak the oatmeal parcel in warm water, transfer to a spray bottle and use as a soothing spray. Our Oatmeal Parcels are jam packed with essential oils, herbs and roots all known to soothe itchy skin regardless of what is causing the itch and can be used on all dogs. Organic Herbs and Unrefined Oils Finally, our large range of 100% natural and organic herbs, unrefined oils and honey are used in the treatment of a whole host of medical conditions in dogs. Joanna, our qualified dog groomer and dietician, is happy to help you in any way she can. Simply email her at doggiedelightsrus@hotmail.com of if you would like to make an appointment to get your dog groomed, call her on 661 152 451.

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KEY FEATURE 2016 Sponsored Swim

By 4 Paws Adoptions

For the 10th year running brave swimmers (22 of them) took to the sea in Carvajal from the Caribbean Bar on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day for a good cause and pulled in the crowds to watch and help raise funds for 4 Paws Adoptions. More than 250 people attended the event which has become a firm traditional favourite on the Costa amongst the expatriate community. In its time 4 Paws Adoptions has managed to home many mistreated and abandoned animals destined for death row and from there giving them a second chance for a better life in their next forever homes. The ever growing New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Swim attracts supporters to the Caribbean Bar in Carvajal where owners Simon and Dawn kindly host the event. This year 22 swimmers took part and as always the safety divers were in attendance who also took photos. Steve, Scott and Charles the owner of Into The Blue Diving School kept a keen eye on the swimmers.

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After the swim a welcome hot soup was waiting and then the festivities continued with an auction (19 prizes) and an absolutely outstanding raffle (80 prizes). Jambo, the first Staffie trick dog champion with his kissing booth lapped up the attention charging 2 Euros for a kiss! To round off the afternoon the draw took place for the 10-night cruise won by Sharon Barratt with ticket number 273. Stacey from 4 Paws Adoptions wished to thank all those who donated generous prizes and supported the event that raised 4,910 Euros (helped by a gentleman called Karl who swam very recently as he felt he could not just hand over the money without swimming so he took the plunge) which all goes to the animals for veterinary preparations for adoption, operations and well being of the animals. For more information on 4 Paws Adoptions visit: www.facebook.com/4pawsadoptions telephone 609 572 407 website www.4pawsadoptions.com email stacey@4pawsadoptions.com

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KEY MOTOR These are the fixtures for F1

and Moto GP for this issue: Moto GP F1 March 20 – MELBOURNE Australia April 3 – SAKHIR Bahrain April 17 – SHANGHAI China

March 20 – LOSAIL Qatar April 3 – RIO HONDO Argentina April 10 – CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS USA

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KEY MOTOR Road Traffic Offences

Provided by n332.es

Below is a summary of some road traffic offences, together with the amount of the fine and points deducted from your licence as well as the reasoning behind each offence. Offence: Using Your Mobile Phone Whilst Driving Using your mobile phone when driving also carries a fine, even if you are holding it on “speaker”, you are still holding and using your mobile. You are also not allowed to wear any kind of headphone or headset. Even the popular single-ear Bluetooth headsets are not permitted when you are driving. You cannot have any headphones or headsets which go into your ear. The police, and others besides, communicate by Bluetooth headsets when they are patrolling on their motorbikes, but the difference is that these headsets are built into the helmet and do not go into the ears. This sort of integral device is permitted, but no others. Fine: 200 euro and the loss of 3 points Reason: Distractions are one of the main contributing factors to road traffic collisions. Using your mobile means that the driver’s attention is distracted from the most important function, driving the car. Even the distraction for a second can be deadly, when the vehicle is moving at the same time. Offence: Failing to Respect the Priority of Pedestrians Failing to respect the priority of pedestrians and the fact that pedestrians take precedence will result in a fine and, depending on the potential risk to those pedestrians, the loss of 4 points.

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Fine: 200 euro Reason: Pedestrians are the most vulnerable of all road users. Facing a potential collision with a vehicle, the pedestrian will always come worse off, and so they need the most protection. Offence: Failing to Maintain a Safe Distance Driving behind a vehicle without maintaining the correct and safe distance (which does vary with weather and road conditions), will result in a fine and the loss of points. Fine: 200 euro fine and the loss of 4 points Reason: Driving too close to the vehicle in front reduces your reaction time and your overall stopping distance, thus making it more likely that you will collide with that vehicle if they have to react to something in front. Although there are mathematical calculations relating to the correct distance, always remember the 2 second rule and leave a 2 second time gap between you and the vehicle in front. To do this, find a fixed object ahead such as a sign or tree and count the time between the vehicle in front passing that point and the time you do. If you can´t time 2 seconds, at your normal speaking speed, say the phrase, “only a fool breaks the 2 second rule”, which takes about 2 seconds to say. In wet conditions, the gap should be at least doubled and considerably lengthened in the event of cold and icy conditions.

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KEY MOTOR MOTO GP Makes Changes to Race Direction Role

The Moto GP season will start on 20th March and the following information was provided by http://m.crash.net/ motogp/news/226480/1/motogp-make-changes-to-racedirection.html on their website on 5th February 2016. “The first regulation changes in response to last year’s endof-season MotoGP controversy have been agreed. At a meeting of the Grand Prix Commission - comprising FIM, Dorna, MSMA and IRTA - it was decided that a new panel of stewards will be set up to rule on any rider punishments. This panel will not contain any members from Dorna, which is seeking to remove itself from the process. “After the incident of last year, we as Dorna decide not to be involved in the committee who put the penalties on the riders for any infringement of the sporting code during the race,” Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta told MotoGP.com. Instead the new panel will comprise of Race Director Mike Webb, plus two more stewards from the FIM. “We decided to separate the duties and tasks of Race Direction and the judges, the panel of stewards,” said FIM president Vito Ippolito. “We want to let Race Direction focus on managing the races because there are a lot of responsibilities and delicate matters to do. “We want to let them be free to manage the race but not to involve them anymore with the task of penalising riders. It needs more time and special dedication. “We will have the panel of stewards with three stewards; one will be the Race Director themselves because they will be there throughout the season and Grand Prix. It will be the current Race Director who is Mike Webb and two more stewards from the FIM. “One of them possibly also a permanent steward as we think with this structure, with this panel of stewards completely dedicated to judge the behaviour of riders during the races and practice, we can achieve a very high level of decisions.” MotoGP Race Direction is comprised of Mike Webb (IRTA), Franco Uncini (FIM) and Javier Alonso (Dorna), with Loris Capirossi as the riders’ representative and expert advisor. Although Ippolito’s comment that penalising riders “needs more time and special dedication” could be taken as suggesting mistakes have been made, sources within Race Direction are certain that the correct procedure and punishment was given following the Sepang incident between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez.

By crashnet.com However, Dorna appears to have been stung by the insinuation that as a Spanish company, with one member inside Race Direction, they were in a position to influence the process for nationalistic reasons. Marc Marquez and Jorge Lorenzo are indeed Spanish, but it is hard to see from a pure business perspective - Dorna holds the commercial rights to MotoGP - why Dorna would not prefer Valentino Rossi, the most famous motorcycle racer of all time, as world champion. Either way, those that work with Alonso insist he has never shown any sign of favouritism and adopts a calm, pragmatic approach inside Race Direction. The issue of perception aside, the new panel should increase the chances of a quick decision on any infringements and therefore more riders are likely to be punished during the actual race. The fact that Rossi’s punishment was served at the next (and final) grand prix is felt to have been a significant factor in the uproar. But it is a double-edged sword, since there is no chance to appeal a punishment once it has been served during a race, such as a ride-through or disqualification. The only time a regulation was judged to have been broken by Rossi or Marquez during the last three rounds of 2015 was when Rossi deliberately forced Marquez wide at Sepang. The incident ended with Marquez on the ground, but after a thorough post-race examination of the TV footage, plus interviews with both riders, Race Direction found no evidence to prove Rossi had kicked Marquez. However the relentless series of passes between the pair prior to the incident (and obvious tension following Rossi’s Thursday allegations that Marquez was assisting Lorenzo) was seen as unusual and taken into account in determining Rossi’s punishment. Race Direction’s decision was unanimous: Rossi was handed three penalty points, which resulted in a back of the grid start at the Valencia finale. The decision was later upheld by the FIM Stewards after Rossi’s Yamaha team lodged an appeal. Rossi went on to lose the title to team-mate Lorenzo. The whole saga, regardless of who was to blame, brought a bitter end to what had been a thrilling season, with Dorna and the FIM declaring that ‘changes would be made’ even before Valencia”.

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KEY COMPUTERS Social Networking Scams Thanks to social networking sites, you can connect with friends, relatives, and even celebrities all over the world. The problem? You can also connect with a wide variety of cybercriminals who specialize in online hoaxes. Here is a short list of the most common types of social networking scams: 1. Hijacked Profile Scam Recently, a girl I’d gone to high school with suddenly sent me a message on Facebook that said, “Hey, if you get some time, will you give me a call?” I was immediately suspicious. We’re nothing more than mere acquaintances, and we’ve never once spoken on the phone. Though I figured her Facebook account had been hacked, I messaged her back and told her I couldn’t make long-distance phone calls. She responded by saying she had this wonderful business opportunity for me to get in on, and sent me a couple of links.

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3. Suspicious Photo Scam This is one of the most common ways online con artists obtain login information to hijack an account. One of your friends, whose account has been hacked, posts a link on your page with a message such as, “OMG! Is this a naked picture of you?” This causes you to panic and you click the link, only to find yourself back at the Facebook login page. You figure it’s just one of Facebook’s many glitches and login again. By doing this, you’ve just disclosed your Facebook (or Twitter) account login information. Now, some cybercriminal is out there using your profile to attempt to scam your friends. If you see a suspicious link, simply delete it and send a message via email or text message to your friend to warn them they’ve been hacked.

At this point, I knew it was a scam. Her profile had obviously been hacked, but the scammer was attempting to be clever by using personal details in our conversation, such as where we went to school. I ended up deleting her from my friend’s list because I couldn’t get a hold of her to tell her she’d been hacked. 2. Quiz Scam It may be in your best interests to delete all app requests, and never take social networking quizzes. Turns out those “Which Twilight Character Are You?” quizzes could end up costing you a monthly charge. It starts out innocently enough: You see the quiz on your friend’s profile, click on it, and enter your cell phone number as instructed. The quiz pops up, you take it and find out you’re more an Alice than a Bella, and promptly post it on your profile for all of your friends to see and participate in. When next month rolls around, you’re shocked to learn that a 9.95 euros fee has been added to your cell phone bill for some dubious “monthly service.” Remember that the quiz asked you for your cell phone number in order for you to take it? You were so anxious to get the results that you didn’t even stop to wonder why they wanted it. Now you know.

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KEY FINANCE Sterling may be Falling…

By Smart Currency Exchange

Sterling may be falling but your clients can still save money compared to previous years. While the current GBP/EUR rate may not match the dizzy heights seen a few months ago, it’s important to put this into context, and consider what this really means compared to the rates seen over last few years. While currency market predictions are an uncertain science, what does seem likely is that these fluctuations will continue and sterling will weaken further – the complete opposite of the events seen in the market at this time last year, when sterling was strengthening.

To ensure your clients achieve the best possible rate, we recommend working with your Account Manager at Smart Currency so your clients can take advantage of a ‘forward contract’, which allows them to book the current rate now for a transfer in the next year. This means that they will know exactly how much they need to pay for this transfer when they make it, regardless of any further adverse currency movements that could lose them money.

Average rate between 1st Jan - 11th Feb

Cost of 250,000 euros in sterling

2016

1.3207

£189,293.56

2015

1.3124

£190,490.70

£1,197.14 lost

2014

1.2081

£206,936.51

£17,642.95 lost

* historical average interbank rates, 11.02.2016

The graph above shows the trends in the GBP/EUR rate during the six week period from Jan 1st to Feb 11th in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

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How much you would have lost compared to 2016

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KEY FINANCE Private Medical Insurance – Don’t Wait Till It’s Too Late

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It’s not uncommon for us to receive a request for Private Medical Insurance when the customer thinks that they might have a Medical problem and want to get it checked. Or, there are other occasions when we offer Private Medical Insurance to our Customers many may respond with “I´m healthy, nothing wrong with me, I don’t need it”. However, when you are healthy is precisely the correct time to take out Private Medical Insurance. Insurers won’t provide cover on a pre-existing Medical Condition, so don’t wait till it’s too late. Don’t wait till you think you might have a Medical problem because that is too late. Get Private Medical Insurance today. And there has never been a better time to take out Private Medical Insurance with Right Way Insurance. Our recommended Medical Insurer provides great coverage and services but also important discounts without reducing your coverage. At Right Way Insurance you could benefit from up to 50% of Discounts off Medical Insurance, spread over 3 years, with one of the biggest and best Medical Insurance providers here in Spain. If you take a New Policy between 1st March 2016 and 30th April 2016 you can benefit from 50% of Discounts. There is a 25% discount off the Normal Premiums during 2016, plus 15%

discount during 2017 and 10% discount in 2018. That’s 50% of Discounts You won’t pay normal rates till 2019. It doesn’t matter whether you are an individual, a couple, a family, employed, self-employed or retired, Right Way Insurance has a Medical Insurance Policy to suit your needs and budget. All you have to do is contact us to find out more. And there should be no doubts about the coverage and services that you will receive. The Health Insurance policies will include:PRIMARY CARE: General Medicine, Paediatrics, Clinical Analysis, Health Care at Home, 24 Hour Emergency Hospital Care, Ambulances, Standard X-Rays and Basic Annual Cardiological Check-up. SPECIALISTS: Consultations, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Gynaecological Check-ups, Preventative Programmes, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology and Complementary Diagnostic Aids. HOSPITAL CARE: Surgery, Medical and Child Care, Childbirth, Prostheses, Dialysis, Intensive Care Unit etc. Go the Right Way for your Cover and contact Right Way Insurance today on 952 934 963 to discuss your Insurance needs or go to www.rightwayinsure.com and provide your information to us online.

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KEY LAW New Communication on the Application of the Judgment of Safe Harbour In order to report directly to the “Responsible”(i.e. Data Protection Officers, DPOs) of companies involved in international transfers of personal data to the US and to the concern generated by the report titled “AEPD Ultimatum to Spanish companies: forbidden to use Dropbox or Google Apps?, the Spanish Protection Agency Data (AEPD) wants to point out the following: • The AEPD has not given any ultimatum to Spanish companies. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgment on 6th October that transfers (involving personal data) from the EU to the US cannot continue to be carried out, following the legal basis of the decision on the US Safe Harbour. • The Agency has already announced publicly on 29th October, in the framework of joint action of European data protection authorities, that it was to establish contact with all the companies that had recorded that they used Safe Harbour for making international transfers. That same day, the AEPD began sending a communication to these companies in order to facilitate direct communication with those responsible, by providing them adequate information channels. • The Agency has required in any case that companies stop using certain storage services in the cloud. Agency actions are not aimed at the prohibition on using specific tools but to inform companies to require a service provider, if necessary, that offers them a service appropriate to the CJEU ruling.

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By Victoria Anzola – www.seqqe.com • The CJEU ruling is aimed at companies, not the citizens who make domestic use of personal data that might be stored in the cloud. • In the case of Spain, the time frame defined by European Data Protection authorities is concrete, where companies (DPO’s) report to the General Data Protection Register of the AEPD before the end of January on the continuity of transfers and their compliance with data protection regulations. The Agency has never announced its intention to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the companies in default. In the letter sent to those companies, the AEPD only indicates that in the failure to change the legal basis for personal data transfer, the Agency may initiate proceedings to agree, if necessary, temporary suspension of transfers. • The Agency, together with European data protection authorities, is committed to finding sustainable solutions to implement the CJEU ruling and is determined together with the EU Institutions, Member States and businesses to find a path to compliance with the judgment. In any event, companies (DPO’s) who have questions may raise your questions through Sede electrónica de la AEPD. https://www.agpd.es/portalwebAGPD/canalresponsable/ transferencias_internacionales/AplicacionSentenciaSHides-idphp.php.

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KEY FEATURE A Picture Paints a Thousand Words Over the last few years Instagram has become a dominant social media platform, and being under the Facebook umbrella since 2012 has only increased its popularity. Today it’s not just about #selfies either, brands are jumping on board and even the Golden Globes! So if you want to be part of this latest social media revolution what do you need to know? 1. Instagram is an image-sharing platform, on mobile devices only. That includes tablets/pads, but not desktop. So if you are all fingers and thumbs it’s probably not for you. 2. #Hashtags are a huge part of the description section of the image when posting and are used to label the image ac-

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curately under numerous categories simultaneously. If you don’t know your #childrenslaughterhouse from your #ChildrensLaughterHouse then you could be in trouble. 3. Launched on 6 October 2010 as an iPhone app, within one month it gained 1 million users. As of January 2014 it had 150 million active users. 4. In June 2013 it released a 15-second video component. In the first 24 hours 5 million videos were uploaded. 5. Over 90% of Instagram users are under the age of 35. If you would like any more information on Instagram of indeed any other social media platforms, please contact me via email - fiona@fionacatchpowle.com.

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KEY FEATURE Life Expectancy

By Anne HernĂĄndez

We ex-pats should never complain again about our lives in Spain. Spain has just been declared the healthiest place to live in Europe, and possibly even the world!

nean diet, the warmer climate and greater opportunity for life outside the home doing walking, all of which adds up to healthier living.

The medical journal, Lancet, reports that we have an average of 70.9 years of healthy living, and a life expectancy of 81.4 years.

Despite campaigns to ban smoking and encourage healthy eating, UK comes in at a lowly 12th place, way behind Italy, Greece, Ireland and Germany and the US, not surprisingly, comes in at 17th.

The latest figures based on 20 years of collected data, puts Spain first due to a combination of factors, our Mediterra-

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KEY RESTAURANT GUIDE Issue105 26th Feb - 21st April 2016 The Key to Mijas Costa magazine’s website, www.keytomijascosta.com, is Mobile Friendly. For simplicity, we have also individually included a QR code in the legends of the individual restaurants in the Restaurant Guide so that you can click through directly from your mobile, enabling you to store the details of your favourites for future use. Just a reminder that we have highlighted the USP of each venue in the Restaurant Guide and given a brief “taster”, but you will still be able to read the whole updated review either online at www.keytomijascosta.com or through the individual QR codes. We are delighted to report that, at the time of going to print, the majority of the restaurants in our restaurant section could be found on the first page of Google through our restaurant guide! The reviews of new restaurants will continue to be shown in full text online.

Bar Tuta Lounge Bar La Cala’s Ultimate Chill Out Bar in Jardin Botanico - open every day from 4.30 p.m. Bar Tuta is a popular choice with the locals for either a drink after work or a place to chill at weekends or even a birthday party etc. Bar Tuta boasts a large, airy terrace, fully air-conditioned, comfortable seating, choice of cocktails and an impressive selection of alcoholic drinks and of course friendly staff. Easy parking right outside. Good programme of events and live music – please check with venue. BarTuta has now got bigger. The owners have acquired the

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next “local” and are making Bar Tuta more than twice the size so you can enjoy your local chill out lounge in even more comfort. Work starts soon but Bar Tuta will remain open throughout the refurbishment.

Cafeteria Los Olivos Top Notch Spanish Café & Restaurant in the Los Olivos Shopping Centre, Calahonda - Large terrace, spacious air conditioned interior, large car park. Ideal for an informal business meeting. Open 8.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday serving English and continental breakfast, large selection of Tapas, plus lunch and dinner. The Rosada Skewer with Prawns, Chips and Salad is our favourite! Everything well presented and extremely fresh, competitively priced and service is attentive. Cafeteria Los Olivos serves a selection of different breads including whole meal to complement your tapas. Please also ask about the dish of the day. We thoroughly enjoyed a Chick Pea & Chorizo Stew recently and it was great value too! Key Recommended.

El Zoco Café The classy café at the Supersol, El Zoco, Calahonda, right by the supermarket. Sister café to Cafeteria Los Olivos. Keen prices, top quality food and service, daily

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specials, a range of tapas, selection of breakfasts or simply a cup of coffee or refreshing drink. Established since 1975, prides itself on attention to detail and is renowned for being spotlessly clean. Ideal venue. Open from 9 until 9. Key Recommended.

Hotel Tamisa Golf Comfortable venue, great ambience and stunning views over the golf course and beyond. Camino Viejo de Coin, overlooking Mijas Los Lagos golf course. Fine food, fine wine, attentive service and lively entertainment make for a perfect evening. Renowned for Traditional Sunday Lunch. Happy Hour Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 18.00 - 20.00 with half price drinks. Numerous and varied events throughout the year including fund raisers, contact the hotel for more information. St Patrick’s at the Tamisa will be in aid of Cudeca Hospice in collaboration with Cudeca Goldies and will be celebrated on Thursday 17th March from 7.30pm. Please see page 57 for more information and reservations.

Il Pasha Lebanese Restaurant Authentic Lebanese restaurant on Avda de España, Calahonda. All food freshly prepared and cooked to order from extensive menu. A vegetarian’s paradise! Belly Dancing plus 3-course meal and 1/2 bottle of wine for just 35 Euros on Thursday & Saturday nights. Authentic Lebanese restaurant at the top of the “Strip” in Calahonda, tried and tested (more than once) by the Key Team, so you know that the quality of the food is going to be fresh and simply excellent. Most of the tasty Lebanese favourite dips are available such as Hummos, Mutabal, Labne, Tabuleh etc plus other salads as well as various starters such as Falafel, Kebbeh, Musakaa, Arayes etc.

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Main courses include Shawarma, Chicken or Lamb Skewers, Kafta etc. Home-made Cous Cous is sometimes available but I would suggest you phone to ask. After your meal you can retire to the comfortable terrace to enjoy a pot of mint tea and a selection of Baklava and share a Sisha pipe. Take away service available. Thank you Ali. We really enjoyed the meal and the belly dancing and now the Cous Cous as well.

India Lucia High class venue with plenty to choose from. Attentive and helpful staff. Excellent choice for vegetarians. FREE delivery service to local area. On the roundabout at Torrenueva. Sister restaurant to Indian Ocean in Playa Marina. High class, elegant venue, from the large wooden entrance door, high ceiling, ambient lighting and small terrace for al fresco dining during the warmer months. Extensive menu of both Indian favourites and many new dishes for you to try from the wonderful specials menu. Fantastic selection of vegetable dishes. Attentive staff are very helpful explaining all the different flavours and you can even personalize your choice for the intensity of the spice etc. Something on the menu for everyone. Fresh, tasty curry with a touch of class. First class food, service and very competitive prices. We recommend that persons with limited mobility use the rear entrance of the restaurant. A restaurant where customers return again and again.

Indian Ocean Reasonbly priced without compromising on quality. Warm welcome. Good selection of different dishes if you fancy a change. FREE delivery service to local area. Henry and the staff at Indian Ocean made us extremely welcome from the offset. Henry has a great sense of humour, is mild mannered and I notice how his customers greet him fondly – a good sign as he has regulars. Indian Ocean is

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at Playa Marina and is the sister restaurant to India Lucia. Tastefully decorated. Prawn Puri and Chicken Tikka for starters went down very well. Bhuna enjoyed as well as the special - Galina Cafreal, a very tasty Goan curry cooked with toasted coconut, green chillies, ginger, tomato and fresh coriander. Traditional Indian favourites plus a good selection of specials. Indian Ocean also does it hot if you like to add a bit of spice to your life. Key recommended. Enjoy al fresco dining during the warmer months or air-conditioned if you prefer to sit inside.

Japanese Restaurant Ginza Wide range of authentic Japanese food including Sushi and Sashimi and Teppanyaki Show plus much more in its sophisticated surrounds. Ginza is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Decorated to a high standard. Highlight is the Teppanyaki show where exotic food using the best quality ingredients is masterfully prepared on a hot steel plate right in the middle of the table. The chef will show you the unforgettable cooking display called “Teppanyaki”. Pepper pots etc are expertly thrown in the air and you must watch the trick with the eggs. Try to catch a bit of the omelette in your mouth when cooked! This is great fun to experience something a bit different or particularly if there are a few of you. Try one of the specially selected Teppanyaki menus which are great value for money. Ginza is open from 12.00 to 24.00. Places around the Teppanyaki spectacle are limited, so it is advisable to book. Food here is consistently of the highest standard, excellent service, Teppanyaki show makes for a very entertaining night out. We visited Ginza recently and the standard of food and service is as good as always.

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Le Papillon Restaurant and Beach Club Situated on the beachfront in the well-established urbanisation of Marbesa, between Elviria and Cabopino. Le Papillon offers a venue with stunning sea views and glorious sunsets; it is the perfect location to set the scene for a romantic meal, choosing from a wide selection of fresh fish and succulent meat dishes. Start your meal experience perusing the appealing Cocktail menu or indulge in a fabulous G&T from the ample gin menu. The Restaurant has recently been refurbished with comfortable, chic furniture and provides the perfect setting for light lunches, lunch meetings and dinner. At lunch time the restaurant offers a light snacks menu or choose from the main menu selection of hearty dishes such as Baked Sea Bass, Rack of Lamb, Paella and the delicious Le Papillon Chicken Curry. Other favourites include Tempura Prawns and Chicken Caesar Salad for starters and Grilled Salmon or Jack Daniels Pork Fillets for main course. Bali, or “Chill-Out beds” are available from 25 Euros per day or standard sun beds with a shade for only 5 Euros each per day. There is also an early dinner special menu which is served from 5 until 7pm, also priced at 15.50 Euros for two courses and includes Prawns Pil Pil, Caprese Salad, Beef Stroganoff and Grilled Chicken in Wild Mushroom Sauce. Children are welcome at Le Papillon Restaurante & Beach Club. There is a small play area and of course the beach front is fantastic for kids. The Children’s Menu offers healthy starters and traditional kids’ favourites such as Spaghetti Bolognaise and Chicken Nuggets and Chips at very affordable prices. Live Music begins from 18th March 2016 every Friday from 8pm and Sundays from 2pm. Le Papillon really is a place for all seasons and an experience not to be missed! For further information please contact the restaurant directly on 952 834 113 or follow them on Facebook.

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Ristorante Zia Lola Located in Mijas Golf opposite the Eurostars Hotel. Good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high standard of cuisine. Please call for details of entertainment. Now in its 3rd year. Extensive, all-weather terrace and cosy, indoor restaurant with bar area and plenty of room for the kids to play. Open all day from Tuesday to Sunday. Good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high standard of cuisine, and extensive kids’ menu. Great Italian menu of family favourites - pastas, thin and crispy pizzas, wide selection as well of meat and seafood dishes cooked to perfection and also available as take away. Zia Lola can also cater for events. Good selection of home-made desser ts, fine wine list including Italian favourites. A very popular venue all year round with the locals for a glass of wine, a snack, great meal, celebration etc. Live music on Friday nights. We suggest you book as this popular restaurant gets really busy. Key Recommended. Bookings now being taken for Special Menu and Live Music on Easter Sunday, 27th March.

Sofia’s Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order. Extensive menu with something for everyone - you will be spoilt for choice. Fronted by Sofia, affectionately known as “Mrs Wu” among the locals and husband, Gi,

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is the chef. Hong Kong is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala, next door to Henry’s. Spacious indoor restaurant with modern décor with large, covered and outdoor terraces. Hong Kong serves fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order with many meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes to eat in or take away. Open from 12.00 to 16.00 and 18.00 – Midnight every day. Selection of keenly priced menus for two or four people. Special lunchtime menu only 7.80 Euros per person and includes TWO star ters, main course, rice or noodles, and desser t or tea/coffee, with plenty of choices. Good quality food, great choice, keenly priced. Key recommended.

Snack Attack Mijas Costa’s Favourite Café - Now in its 12th Year! In Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Open weekdays 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Saturday’s 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and Sundays 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Kitchen closes MonFri 5pm and 4pm at the weekend. Breakfast from only 3.95 Euros and of course their wonderful Sunday Roast, two courses only 10 Euros! Super Saver Meals including drink only 5 Euros, changes daily. Large selection of daily specials and sandwich fillings. Healthy eating options. Everything available as take away for days out or take a baguette of your choice to the airpor t? Extensive menu, something for everyone. Large selection of soups and mid-week roast during the winter months, plenty of choice of fresh salads during the warmer weather. Full cyber-café facilities including 4 stations of high-speed internet, faxes, photocopying and all phone top-ups. If you would like to adver tise on the four screens at Snack Attack, please ask a member of staff. For more information see http://www.keytomijascosta.com/restaurantguide/snackattack/index.php.

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The Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant Unique Seafood Restaurant recently opened in Torrenueva by 3 AA Rosette award-winning chef, Steve Hyatt, and his wife Alison who is front of house. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6.00pm. Special daily 2-course menu only 20 Euros per head available from 6-8pm which includes a glass of house wine. Great a la car te menu - tried and tested dishes include Calamari Rings in Panko Crumbs, Surf and Turf Skewer, Tuna Sahsimi, Seafood Slider, Bang Bang Shrimp and Duck Breast Salad - awesome and a little bit different. We also tried the Grilled King Scallops served on a bed of Seaweed Tar tar with Saffron Dressing – really mouth watering. For main course we would highly recommend the Mixed Fish Grill served with delicious sweet potato chips and also the Cape Malay Dhal Monkfish and Tiger Prawn Curry – we are still talking about that! If you should have any room left for desser t, then the Boozy Bread, Butter and Date Pudding and Chocolate Ravioli are highly recommended. “Wee Plates (tapas) available from 6-8pm. Alison has chosen the wine list very carefully and there is something for everyone’s taste including some organic choices and “blue” wine. Key Recommended. The Blue Marlin will be closing for holidays from 3rd to 10th March inclusive.

The English Garden Restaurant Chic, fine dining restaurant on the Avda de España, Calahonda offering the best of culinary traditions from around the world, - a

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little gem of a find . Seasonal Menu changes and their Sunday Lunches are just two of the many reasons for dining at The English Garden at this time of year. Their clients have already been praising the Winter Menu since the change from their Autumn Menu in December. The Sunday Lunch Menu, with both traditional and international dishes to choose from, is 3 courses at only 22.50 Euros and will be available from 1.30 – 6pm every Sunday. Their Early Bird Menu, again, 3 courses for 22.50 Euros, is available every evening from 6 – 7.30pm, and the “Winter” Á La Car te Menu is available every evening from 6pm until the final orders are taken in the kitchen at 11pm. In addition to all their menus, which can be found on their website, there are daily Chef’s suggestions on the blackboards. If good wine at affordable prices in your pleasure, the wine list is a selection of quality wines from around the world, which like their menus, is constantly changing as Marisa introduces new wines to complement new menus. With slight and subtle changes to the “shabby chic” décor, Marisa creates a warm winter feeling for this time of the year. Lighting changes, changes to table settings, colourful winter rugs around the restaurant, all help to create the warmth and unhurried pleasure of winter dining. It is a small, personal restaurant where every diner is treated as a friend who will return time and again. Your table is yours for the evening; they don’t turn tables around (although they do have round tables!). They delight in their clients taking time over their food and making it a dining experience. Nothing overshadows the effor t and passion put into producing a Winter Menu of perfect dishes, the right mixture of tastes, created and cooked with love and care. Each plate that is served is a picture of pleasure to come. Dining at The English Garden is the oppor tunity to enjoy every aspect of fine dining. Personal service, interesting décor and music, food plated for visual enjoyment, quality produces cooked perfectly, a dining experience unique and affordable. Capital city perfection at Mijas Costa prices. Closed Mondays . Contact details on page 47.

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Venta El Jinete Nestling in beautiful scenic countryside, the large imposing terrace has views across to the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean. 4.5 kms from La Cala on golf road, just before Golf entrance. Open every day except Fridays for Lunch through to Dinner. Enjoy a long, lazy lunch on warm days, sundowners and supper or a romantic dinner in the evening. Warm and cosy interior restaurant has seating for small groups and additional areas for large parties, golfers and family gatherings etc., making it the ideal venue for events. Excellent set menu only 17 Euros with a choice of starters, main course and desserts are wonderful value. A la carte reasonably priced includes various Mediterranean dishes, succulent steaks and meat from the charcoal grill. Everything beautifully presented by attentive and charming staff. Excellent wine list. Live music on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (please enquire) when menu is priced at 22 Euros. Scan QR code for full details. We enjoyed our evenings at El Jinete immensely during the summer. Great service, food and entertainment. Stunning views and art exhibitions held here regularly. Lovely venue to get away from the coastal area for a change. Venta El Jinete is very popular so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. RESTAURANT REVIEWS

AGRA CURRY HOUSE Recently opened in Riviera del Sol near the Pharmacy for lunch and dinner to rave reviews. Excellent chef and attentive service as well as being reasonably priced. Take away and FREE home delivery service. Agra is owned by Rowie who many of you will know from Korma restaurant. There is a good selection of starters at Agra Curry House including Prawn Puri and Chicken Chat as well as a choice from the Tandoori oven. Chef’s Specialities include two of my favourites – Chicken Mango and Chicken Achari. For main dishes you can choose either chicken, lamb, prawn or king prawn from a Tikka Masala through to a Vindaloo or Phal and everything in between.

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There is also a variety of Biriyani dishes and several vegetable dishes available. Kid’s menu also available. I have had a small sample of some of a couple of dishes at Agra and the Bhindi Bhaji (Okra) was excellent as was the Onion Nan. Some Indian friends of mine gave it the thumbs up as did friends who were only here for a week on holiday but ate at Agra twice during their stay! Take away and FREE delivery service – ideal for cold winter nights spent indoors. We welcome Agra Curry House back to Key to Mijas Costa after the winter break. Agra Curry House will reopen in March with the same, excellent chef.

THE LITTLE GERANIUM Shabby chic style bijou restaurant located right behind the Town Hall in La Cala, headed up by Michelin Star Chef and Fellow Master Chef, Steven Saunders, and Michele as front of house. Booking essential. Please see the advertorial on page 59 for more information on The Little Geranium, but here is what we thoroughly enjoyed from their evening tasting menu. After the “amuse bouche” there followed a Terrine of Wild Venison (not often on the menu in La Cala!), pressed with Duck, Confit Figs and Homemade Brioche (pictured above) and then a magnificent King Scallop sitting on top of Homemade Black Pudding adorned with some Caviar and a few Pomegranate Seeds. We were totally blown away with the quality of each course. Katty then poured a sauce (bisque) made from Lobster and Prawns around the scallop, simply sensational! For our main course we chose different dishes – my partner had the Galician Beef with Baby Vegetables, Red Wine Jus and Truffle and I (always keen to try something different and a lover of duck) chose the duck cooked ‘souvide’. Steven explained enthusiastically what ‘souvide’ meant; basically it helps make the meat more flavoursome by cooking it very slowly in a water bath at a low temperature. It was cooked on the rare side, served with fresh Cherry Glaze, Squash Puree, Garlic Confit and Truffled Cabbage. Each course looked like a work of art and tasted so heavenly! We wrapped up the evening with some aged Manchego Cheese and with it came a little glass of sweet wine they called ‘Music Tinto’. It was smooth and sweet and complemented the saltiness of the Manchego perfectly. All in all, a perfect evening and highly recommended. Booking details can be found on page 59. We welcome the Little Geranium back to Key to Mijas Costa.

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KEY FEATURE Be Part of Something Special The Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) is a membership organisation that offers friendship, help and support to those who have served in the RAF and their families. Members get together at clubs throughout the UK and overseas to participate in social, fund-raising and welfare activities. Membership is open to everyone; full membership for RAF personnel or associate membership for anyone interested in the aims of the Association supporting those who have served and their families. Come and join us and ‘be part of something special’. The Costa del Sol Branch have a social meeting on the 3rd Monday of every month at El Jardin Bar, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena starting at 14:00. Everyone is welcome to attend, you don’t have to be a member, so please come and join in the fun and meet some new friends. An important part of the RAF Association is providing welfare assistance to any qualifying RAF or ex-RAF person and

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his/her dependants. Since 2006 an average of over 40,000 Euros each year has been disbursed to needy cases. There are also three RAFA Respite Care Homes in the UK that are jointly funded with the RAF Benevolent Fund. These provide much needed care and support to serving and ex-RAF personnel and their families as well as hotel accommodation for holiday breaks. The Costa del Sol Branch Welfare team are involved in many cases where ex-RAF personnel or their families require help with domiciliary or respite care, financial assistance or simply the use of mobility aids. If you or anyone you know requires welfare assistance, please contact our Welfare Officer on 952 567 412. Various social events are arranged during the year and for more information on these and in general, please visit the website - www.rafacostadelsol.co.uk.

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KEY LAW New Law for Holiday Rentals Following legislation by other regional governments, on 11th February the Junta de Andalucía published the new law for holiday rentals of less than two months. Although there will not be any inspections for one year, the law comes into effect from 12th May, so before publishing any marketing for the property and taking rental bookings after that date, the new legislation has to be met. If using a travel agency or other means to advertise and secure a booking, then owners need to get a number by registering their property with the Tourism Department. This number then has to be shown on all advertising and bookings. The homeowner has to submit a declaration, confirming the property, contracts, prices and deposits comply with all the requirements of this law. Once submitted, the property can be rented out but it does intend to improve conditions in the holiday homes and maintain, at least, minimum standards. Requirements: • A licence of occupation • Compliance with technical requirements for construction • Ventilation to the outside and curtains or blinds to darken windows • Appropriate suitable furnishings and equipment • Air conditioning and heating and contracted mains services. All bedrooms and lounge must have air-conditioning units to provide cooling (if rented from May to September) and heating (if rented from October to April). Homeowners

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have one year to comply with this • Providing tourist and leisure information for the local area • Complaints and claims forms and details of compensation and rights to retain deposits • Inclusion of cleaning services, bedlinen and towels (and spares), instruction manuals for appliances • Local community rules and information re pets, smoking etc and the rate per night must include water, electricity, heating and air conditioning • Fully-stocked first-aid box • Contact number for help in case of problems Not included in this law are: • Rentals when no financial transactions take place • Same tenant staying longer than two consecutive months • Rural properties • Room only when the owner also lives in the property but restricted to 6 people renting (max 4 per room) All properties that are not registered or have not filed a declaration of responsibility and are being rented out to tourists after 12 May, could face big fines as can owners of properties that do not meet the requirements of this law. Before signing anything or for further help contact: Rosario Monter, Solicitor, on 951 51 48 15 or 625 523 930, email: info@costahelp.com, website: www.costahelp.com

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KEY FEATURE Some Interesting Information Alertcops España For those of you who do not speak Spanish and are worried about your safety and security here, did you know that there is an app you can download for free called Alertcops España? It is being offered by the Spanish Law Enforcement Authorities (FFCCS) to instantly alert the authorities and aims to enhance and facilitate your security as a citizen. It will ask for personal details, language spoken etc and can even locate you in an emergency via your mobile Android phone! Download the app to your mobile phone, fill in the details and it will send you a password that you then use to validate your registration. Once validated, you can use it to alert robbery and theft, vandalism, physical attack, sexual aggression, female violence, radicalism, school bullying and even if you are lost. How cool is that? And for those going to England, there is a similar app called Panicguard which is described as ‘the definitive personal safety app to help prevent and fight crime’.

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By Anne Hernández

Malaga 9th Best City According to data collected last year from more than 40,000 participants from different countries and demographics, the only Spanish city to make it into the list of top ten best cities in the EU in which to live, is our beloved Málaga! The rating takes into account the infrastructure, services, work opportunities, integration of foreigners, location of properties and sense of security. It also gives consideration to the cleanliness, green areas and environmental contamination. Other cities in the top ten in order are Aalborg (Denmark), Vilna (Lithuania), Belfast, Hamburg, Rostock, Copenhagen, Leipzig, Munich and Braga (Portugal). So, what an accolade to be given - Spain is not only the top healthiest place to live in Europe according to the recent figures released but we, Málaga inhabitants, also live in the ninth best city in Europe! Viva España!

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KEY FEATURE William Thomas – Tennis Coach & Author In 1973, the hotel tennis instructor in Mijas at the TRH Mijas Hotel was a Canadian by the name of William Thomas. He lived in Mijas for one year attempting to get a career started as a writer. William started a Saturday morning tennis ‘camp’ for kids in the village. Now ten books and several movies later (reference www.williamthomas.ca) he is returning to the Costa del Sol to work on his next writing project.

By William Thomas

nadians living in Nerja who were trying to invent a board game, taking his books out in boxes. I never did. The short of it- those guys invented Trivial Pursuit and became multimillionaires, after which I wrote the movie about them which went around the world.

“In the early 70’s I was teaching tennis and living in Mijas while trying to become a writer. I did okay.

Ten books later I’m coming back and staying on the Costa del Sol for a month to work on the stage adaptation of my next book – “The Legend of Zippy Chippy”, which can be found on Amazon.

I used to complain about the lack of English books and the owner at the time told me to go and complain to four Ca-

Watch out for more from William Thomas in forthcoming issues of Key to Mijas Costa magazine.

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KEY FEATURE Processionary Caterpillars Apart from the earthquake, thunderstorm and torrential downpour, fog and winds, our winter has been extraordinarily mild. The generally unnatural warmth has encouraged those nasty little processionary caterpillars to come out of the pine trees early looking for a suitable place to bury themselves and metamorphosise into chrysalises and then come out in the summer as moths … and they are out in force! Many of you will know from personal experience that these caterpillars are an irritant to the human skin and can result in severe and unpleasant reactions but for our small children, cats and, especially dogs, they can prove fatal. Each caterpillar has some 500,000 hairs along the length of its body. They shed the hairs that are harpoon-shaped and break the skin releasing the toxic substances. Apart from causing a very unpleasant and itchy rash, to certain individuals it can affect their breathing or eyes. And because the wind can carry these hairs and spores, it is not just down to physical contact with the caterpillars! Dogs, by nature, are curious and will try to sniff or lick the caterpillars and it is not rare for dogs to lose part of their tongues or, in the worst cases, it can result in their death by asphyxiation

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By Anne Hernández which is similar to anaphylactic shock. Some call it the worst annual plague in Spain and their singlefile processions can be seen for one or two months every year. They nest high in the pine trees so it is not always easy to spot the white cotton-like nests and treat them but the caterpillar’s bright yellow/orange colouring is an attraction to children who do not realise the dangers. In autumn, the nests in the pine trees should be treated (big Council fines if you cut the trees down) but once the caterpillars reach the ground there is little than can be done safely except to be aware and extremely cautious. Many home remedies abound, spray with hairspray then set alight to them, pour paraffin, oil, alcohol or petrol onto them etc but, because of the dangers, no professional would ever advise any amateur dealing with them so seek professional help and get them dealt with properly. If you or your child has been in contact with them, go to the doctor for an antihistamine treatment. If you dog has been in contact, take him to the vet immediately although you can help by washing his mouth out with warm water but quick action is the key to the treatment.

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KEY NEWS ALEGRIA AID Most animal-lovers here in Mijas Costa

will have heard of Mary Locke Burgess and many say she is an angel on earth! Mary was so touched by the plight of the abandoned and mistreated animals here she set about personally rescuing them and now has over 70 dogs roaming her land and 8 rescue horses sharing her horse farm at Finca Alegría. Mary came to Spain nearly 30 years ago, and, after much personal sadness, decided to dedicate her life to helping as many of the abandoned animals as possible. Mary rarely asks for anything (but never refuses anything either!) and has spent virtually all her life’s savings on the feeding and vet fees of her ‘fur babies’. She even manages to help rescue centres with bedding and their pleas for help to foster or adopt the animals in their care and says she keeps in touch with all of those she has managed to home wherever they may be – UK, Finland or Sweden. She is one busy lady and credits her tireless energy to her dogs. ‘I don’t have time to sit back and ‘retire’, there is still so much work to do!’ she said. The daily costs of food alone is in excess of 60 Euros (not counting the generous donations of dog biscuits) and with just a meagre pension to manage on now, she has opened a charity shop in Playa Marina which she is working in alone from 10.30 till 13.00 Monday to Friday. Mary is eternally grateful to everybody who has donated unwanted items but would love to hear from anybody who could spare just a couple of hours a week to help in the shop. This is one lady with a huge heart; her title of ‘angel on earth’ is well deserved! You can email her on playamarina@jet.es. Please see main ad on page 31.

On Facebook you can stay up to date with their latest offers and discounts. Estepona Furniture & Carpets also has a great-looking web site with online shop - www.esteponafurniture.com, displaying a good range of available products. You can browse or purchase on line and have goods delivered straight to your home or arrange to collect from the store. Furniture World Estepona is the kind of company that constantly evolves and stays true to the customer. Contact details on the advert on page 46.

GREEN MOTORS Many of you may recognise Karl

Green from the picture above. Karl previously worked at Speedy’s and Chili Motors in Mijas Costa, but has now set up his own garage, Green Motors, in Mijas Costa (see map above) near Carrefour and the Ford dealership. Karl undertakes all aspects of car maintenance and repair work to a high standard. For those of you who have not used Karl before, his price is THE price; he does not take any liberties. He will always help you out and some jobs he is able to do on the spot while you wait. We have personally had our cars maintained and repaired by Karl for many years. Karl is English but he also speaks fluent Spanish too, so there are no problems when he orders parts. Please give him a call or just pop in. Key recommended. Please see advert on page 33.

SEARCH COSTA DEL SOL PROPERTY is ESTEPONA FURNITURE & CARPETS, known

as Furniture World Estepona, was founded in 1986 with two things in mind: great products and warm customer service. Being a family business frequented by families of all nationalities allows them to establish a deeper connection with their customers’ needs and requirements, always ready for the next challenge. Sofas, beds, fitted carpets, rugs, wood flooring, bedding are just a small part of a great range of quality products that you will find inside their showroom. Thirty years’ experience fitting flooring and carpets also makes them The Specialist to go to if you are looking to change one room or you are planning a major project; their years of experience, expertise and execution skills will meet all your expectations. Online is another area where you can find Estepona Furniture & Carpets.

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a vibrant real estate agency providing an excellent service along the coast. Our professional team of staff specialise in property sales and rentals, offering an excellent service to all vendors, buyers and holiday makers. We have villas and apartments in great locations for holiday lets and offer a number of services to make sure all our clients have a 5 star experience whilst visiting the coast. Our properties for sale cover most of the Costa del Sol from Torremolinos to Sotogrande and we have all types of properties from Studio apartments to Luxury villas. We also work as part of a network of agents; we sell bank developments and work direct with developers. We can also provide a number of services such as lawyers, notary, insurance and building services. We are always looking to market new properties so if you are thinking of selling, please contact us today for more information. All of our properties are marketed on Rightmove Overseas, in local publications and in the UK to name just a few. Contact details on the advert on page 41.

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