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Welcome to the April issue of Key to Mijas Costa. Still a bit murky outside for the time of year as I was writing this and also Easter, coming early, was a bit quiet. However, businesses are now gearing up for the peak season and as well as airlines putting on more flights to Malaga for the summer months, it looks as though La Cala is now becoming very trendy and the preferred place to settle on the Costa del Sol and is this issue we have plenty for you to do in La Cala and the surrounding areas. It is that time of year to shake off all the winter excesses, including nasty viruses that have plagued us this winter. On page 17 Dr Robert Zawislak of Your Doctor at Home shares his vast experience and passion of more than 30 years treating the body and mind of his clients by both traditional and homeopathic means. On page 19 Jon Stark explains how you can get your body ready for the

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summer season (as well as saving a few cents) by learning how to cook healthy, vegetarian options at home. Key Events are on page 26 in this issue and include the annual Feria Internacional de los Pueblos, Art Exhibitions and charity events including 2 Cudeca Goldies events in May, one to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday and the other a great musical event at El Oceano Hotel featuring Columbia University’s all male a cappella group “The Kingsmen” making their debut appearance at the Hotel. On a different note, on page 41 you will find some interesting information regarding Fire Protection in the community provided by www.costahelp.com. Last, but by no means least, the Restaurant Guide is from pages 52 to 67 in this issue. See you again in the summer.

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KEY BEAUTY Spring Hair & Make-up Trends 2016 What’s New in Make-up? Forget those wands, brushes and sponges! The new make-up crayons for easy application are versatile, blendable, all-in-one pigmented sticks for eyes and lips, shave your morning regime in half. Try Topshop’s “Everything Stick” or Nars Illuminating Stick (personally I love Hot Sand). Although pinks and blues are all the rage this spring and neutrals are out, the bronzes are always in for summer! Red lips and electric blue liner or mascara have been launched by all the major cosmetic houses, not to be worn together of course! MBA have a summer course starting in July ....1 day a week for 5 weeks. Why not learn the correct application of products, tricks of the trade and how to achieve the popular looks?

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What’s New in Hair? Blondes are warming up with gold tones, rose gold and strawberry blonde hues which warm up a pale complexion beautifully. The new colour is” ronze”, a mixture of copper red and bronze brown! So rich and gorgeous! Brown hair colours have gone woody ranging from expresso to chocolate! Alice bands, crowns and collars decorate sleek straight hair. Super-smooth ponytails and of course plaits are always simply gorgeous for summer!! Marbella Beauty Academy are offering hair up and styling courses this summer, and we are now enrolling for our VTCT Hairdressing Level 2 & 3 courses for September! Our September Beauty Therapy Courses are 50% booked already. Hairdressing, Fashion & Photographic Make-up and Media Make-up are also booking fast. Make an appointment for your interview now to avoid disappointment.

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KEY BEAUTY Hair & Much More Forum is a lively, modern salon providing high standards of excellence in hairdressing, beauty and customer care. Let our team of friendly, yet highly-dedicated and experienced hair stylists turn your hair dreams into reality using products from Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oreal and Redken. Forum also provides a portfolio of cutting edge beauty services and luxury pampering treatments. Our highly-trained beauty therapists will provide a prescriptive consultation to access your individual needs, using our specialist spa treatments and facials to deliver visible results. Enjoy our various massages including hot stones, aromatherapy, and Swedish. Also available is a choice of luxury manicure and pedicure treatments and gel and acrylic nail extensions, not forgetting non-chip Shellac polish for that long lasting finish.

By Forum Hair & Beauty with 20 years experience and all systems covered....micro loop, micro links, nano beads, pre-bonded, plait and fusion system....just pop in or call for a consultation. Finally we would like to welcome Zoe of Deja Vu Tattoos providing piercings and Body Art tattooing. Gift Vouchers available for that extra special present. For appointments and more information please call 952 599 098 or check FB Forum Hair and Beauty.

We offer a wide selection of spa facials suitable for all types of skin using products and equipment from Guinot, Mary Cohr and Christina Zahawi of Israel providing fantastic results from just a deep cleanse to a skin-altering course of treatments. Our most popular are the Mary Cohr Cathio Vital galvanic facial to cleanse, hydrate and brighten the skin and combine it with their latest lifting facial the CathioLift which helps to improve the contours of the face, neck and jaw line to create the ultimate result in just one session. A course of treatments will have the added benefits of softer, brighter and more supple skin , however, still as popular as ever, is the Genie Take 10 non-surgical face lifting treatment with fabulous effects from the first session. However a course of ten is recommended followed by a monthly maintenance session. Also available in the salon is semi-permanent make up, individual eyelash extensions, botox and dermal fillers and custom tailored hair extensions - stylish, sexy and absolutely safe - expertly created for the look of your dreams,

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KEY FEATURE Ideas

By Ali Meehan, Costa Women

Spring is here and it may be the best time of year to get things done, have new ideas and be creative. One of my new ideas for 2016 is an Ideas Box. We all have ideas for our businesses and things we want to achieve – one day. I recently read “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear”. Elizabeth Gilbert, the author (of Eat, Pray, Love fame) stresses that ideas are available to all of us. However if we don’t use them someone else will! “Ideas are alive, that ideas do seek the most available human collaborator, that ideas do have a conscious will, that ideas do move from soul to soul, that ideas will always try to seek the swiftest and most efficient conduit to the earth (just as lightning does).” - Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

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Since January, I have been writing down odd ideas and projects that I think I might like to do at some point in the future. These are written onto a scrap of paper and put into a box on my desk for my planning day. Once a month, I set aside a day for planning. On that day, the Pandora’s box of ideas is opened and I start to schedule some of the ideas into the coming month, or next few quarters. What ideas and projects have you wished for your business that you can achieve in the coming days, months and years. Don’t forget to write them down and start planning how you will make these ideas and projects reality. So this, I believe, is the central question upon which all creative living hinges: Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?” - Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

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KEY HEALTH Dental Implants

By Dr Belinda, Sonrisa

What is a “Dental Implant”? A dental implant is actually a replacement for the root or roots of a tooth. They are used to secure crowns, bridgework or dentures. They are made of titanium, which means that it is not rejected by the body. What are the Options for Implant Tooth Replacement? 1. Single Tooth Replacement

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2. Fixed MultipleTooth Replacement: They can attach to custom-made crowns or bridgework to restore a few teeth or all your teeth, giving you the feeling of having your own natural teeth. 3. “Click System” for dentures over Implants: If all of your lower teeth are missing, depending on the design of the removable restoration, two to four implants may be used to support a lower denture. A new denture can have attachments that snap or clip it into place on the implants. For more information book your consultation at “Sonrisa, British Dental Clinic”. Dr. Belinda will help you to find the treatment that suits you and that will fulfil your expectations.

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KEY HEALTH Is the Internet a Reliable Source of Information for Health?

By Medicare

It’s been said that 70 to 80% of healthcare is self-care. But when healthcare turns to medical care - when disease arrives - it requires information most of us don’t have. Today, ordinary people can find information online that they could never reach before. So smart web users are increasingly becoming e-patients: empowered, engaged, equipped and enabled. Recent reports suggest that 80% of online adults turn to the Web for health advice and information, and one in four chronic-disease patients goes online to find others like themselves. It makes sense: We go online to learn about far less important things, so it’s natural to do so when a family member’s health is at stake. Clearly, people are learning to find what they need online, the problem is, how do you filter the gold from the garbage? Answer: turn to professionals. This suggests that “paging Dr. Google” doesn’t replace professionals, it supplements them. Beware, not everyone online is trustworthy; it is suggested that up to 50% of medical/healthcare information online is unreliable. So yes, feel free to research your family’s health—after all, whose health is it? Just be smart about it. The same as with anything you do online. Inform yourself, think and verify: never trust just one type of source. The Internet user’s first responsibility is to learn which websites are the most trustworthy. Sometimes the answer is obvious: the NHS direct site will give you more reliable, evidence-based information about the flu than the blogs of flu sufferers trying out novel treatments. But the reliability question does not always have an obvious answer. Some patient-based

websites (e.g. patients.co.uk) are excellent sources of information about the experiences of patients with complex medical conditions. Meanwhile, some sites that at first seem to be simply informative are advancing the agenda of a commercial enterprise. For example, depression.com, despite its innocent-sounding domain name, is anything but innocent. A few clicks will take you to a description of depression as a neuro-chemical dis-order that might respond well to medication. The makers of the antidepressants Paxil and Wellbutrin sponsor the site. Source reliability isn’t the only thing that Web users have to be careful about. Some symptom checkers (Webmd.com) are often more alarming than empowering; online consultations with unknown “experts” (Justanswer.com) can lengthen, rather than shorten, the process of finding answers to medical questions and the fact is that even good information isn’t helpful if you don’t know how to interpret it or how to use it for good decision-making. A study done for Microsoft in 2008 demonstrated that online health-information seekers tend to “catastrophise”: a person Googling “headache” is more likely to follow links to “brain tumour” than to “sinus infection.” We should be informed about health maintenance and illness prevention, and we should learn as much as we can about our own chronic conditions, but we need to do it sensibly. Clinica Medicare is a Preferred Partner of “medilink” Your British Health centre here on the Costa del Sol. For more information on Clinica Medicare or any of our other Preferred Partners call “medilink” on 952 933 876.

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KEY FEATURE Positively Blue 2016

By Medicare

Positively Blue screening programmes for 2016 have got off to a great start. As you may already know, “Positively Blue” is the Mijas-based charity with the sole aim to raise the necessary funds to provide education, support and a FREE prostate/testicular screening for British men living on the Costa del Sol. During 2016 we will be offering 350 FREE appointments, there are still some appointments available for later in the year. “Positively Blue” offers a free consultation and PSA blood test as well as education and awareness on how to self examine. 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

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in men. Often it has no symptoms. Testicular cancer affects 1 in 500 men between the ages of 15 and 50 and education and self examination are essential. Both screening programmes are carried out in conjunction with Clinica Medicare, a nurse-led British health centre based in La Cala de Mijas. Call 952 835 776 to make an appointment. “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-blue.com.

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KEY HEALTH Feel Re-energised Naturally Do you find yourself struggling to stay awake in the evening or to get out of bed in the morning? Does a 3pm energy slump sound familiar and do you rely on caffeine or sugary snacks for an energy boost throughout the day? There is a more natural way to feel energised – a vitamin-like substance called coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which is needed by all our cells as part of their energy mechanism. CoQ10 has gone from being a relatively unknown substance to many people’s secret to more vitality. While small quantities can be found in some foods, most is manufactured within our bodies. Our ability to produce CoQ10 peaks at around age 20 and tapers off with age, creating a need to top up our levels. Natural CoQ10 levels are also depleted by intense physical exercise, chronic disease and certain medications such as cholesterol-lowering statins. Understanding the Health Benefits CoQ10 has been described as an ‘age-reversing’ nutrient, capable of strengthening our muscles, improving heart health and sustaining energy levels as we age. In fact, Dr Peter Langsjoen, fellow of the American Journal of Cardiology, said “If you take only one supplement, make it CoQ10.” It’s no surprise that as the hardest working muscle in the body, the heart has a high energy requirement and contains larger concentrations of CoQ10 than cells in other tissues. Cardiovascular disease remains the single biggest killer in the UK, accounting for more than one quarter of all deaths. In cases of heart failure CoQ10 levels in the heart drop, causing an energy shortage that prevents the heart muscle from contracting with its usual force. This causes shortness of breath and chest pain. CoQ10 works by increasing the energy turnover in heart muscles and has been shown to improve survival in people with heart failure, as well as the elderly.

By Pharmanord “Two of my four grand children live a four hour drive from home and I wanted to have the energy to visit as much as possible. The problem was that I often felt tired and lacked the energy to keep up with my hectic lifestyle.” Travelling four hours to babysit seemed like climbing a mountain and of course, Elaine needed the energy to play with the children when she arrived. Either something in Elaine’s life needed to change or she needed to find a new source of energy. That is when she heard about coenzyme Q10 and she has never looked back. “I have always tried to lead a healthy lifestyle, eating well and exercising, so I could cope with my busy routines. Although sometimes it would be hard to resist caffeine and sugary snacks if I felt I needed a boost. I thought there must be a more natural way which is when I discovered Bio-Quinone Q10 in my local health food shop. I had only heard of Q10 in skin creams and didn’t realise it was so vital for energy production. Elaine takes one 100 mg capsule of Bio-Quinone Q10 per day and describes it as her ‘fuel for daily life.’ “Since taking Q10 I feel like my life is without limits. I can enjoy everything to the full and run around after my grandchildren. This was something I previously found hard after a long drive.” For more information visit www.q10.co.uk .

The Science Increasingly research points to CoQ10 as a nutrient with a huge impact on human health. Like all supplements, the raw material must be effectively absorbed and used by your body for the benefits to be experienced. This is called bio-availability and should be considered when choosing a supplement. Dr David Mantle, nutritional adviser at Pharma Nord explains, “Q10 raw material consists of molecules assembled in large orange crystals. They cannot be absorbed by the intestine in this form and do not dissolve in water and only slightly in oil. As a result, Q10 powder mixed with oil or dry powder-based supplements provide minimal to no absorption. Look for a supplement where the Q10 crystals are broken down into single molecules and dissolved in oil for best absorption.” Life without limits Elaine, 55, is a busy working grandmother, faced with the demands of child care and caring for an elderly mother, all while working a three day week. She wanted to keep living life to the full but found her energy levels were low. KMG - FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS - TEL 666 666 998 - 952 934 805

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KEY HEALTH Classical Homeopathy ¨In homoeopathy we treat the whole person in disease helping the body-mind unity heal itself in a natural, safe, quick and delicate way¨ - Dr. Robert Tadeusz Zawislak Zarzycki I am medical doctor who recently moved to Spain from Poland, having spent more than 30 years in private general practice based on natural medicine, promoting a healthy life style and prophylaxis. I had especially chosen homeopathy as I feel that it is the most flexible, natural, delicate, efficient and safe method of supporting human health. My first contact with homoeopathy occurred in1980 during the course of my medical studies at the Medical Faculty of Jagiellonian University in Cracow, from where I was graduated in 1983. As a physician, I had a very wide range of interests in different medical systems and treatment methods due to my innate curiosity. From herbal medicine, iridology, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine, medical radiesthesia, radionics, reflexotherapy and physiotherapy, to anthroposophical medicine and homoeopathy. As I mentioned before, the latter, namely homeopathy, had focused my attention and has dominated my medical practice for the last thirty years. I was learning, popularising, teaching and practicing this method of treatment in Poland as, for many years, I was involved as the president of the Little Poland Association of Homeopathic Physicians in different activities - as an organiser, advisor, lecturer, teacher and practicing physician. I have always been curious about the real cause of disease, health problems and suffering of my fellow human beings and had collected many useful answers about WHY & HOW. Working individually with the person in need, I consciously do not use the term “patient”, because in reality each one is an active co-creator of his own life, not just a passive receiver. So being a doctor I am more like a detective and coach, than omnipotent judge and ruler, who makes a statement of a fixed diagnosis and adjusts the cure, rather than a sentence of some years in jail. This kind of approach gives the possibility to solve many more problems and helps the individual to grow, develop and evolve to a better level of health and well-being. Homeopathy is a much personalised form of medicine. It stimulates individual homeostasis of the whole organism and in its specific diagnostic process takes into account the intellectual, psychic and emotional features of a person along with one’s biological make-up and actual disease symptoms. It tends to recognise individual characteristics of a person who is ill – it means ¨the person in disease process¨. By this method of treatment, a homeopathic physician works with his patient in search of a unique reactivity type manifested by a specific constellation of signs generated by the person in disease. All this

By Dr. Robert Tadeusz Zawislak Zarzycki essential data is obtained by observation, asking open, general and specific questions, medical examination and medical tests. Homeopathic remedies are micro-dosed substances derived from different sources: minerals, plants, animals, any synthetic chemical substances or even physical agents such as an x ray, radiation or electric current. A specific homeopathic remedy is obtained by a precise and controlled process of successive “dilute and shake.” Thus the original substance is gradually being decentralised and therefore, this process potentises and transforms the original therapeutically inactive substance into potent medicine. Homeopathy has its limits, too. For example, we cannot treat psychosis or organic diseases with irreversible tissue changes or irreversible results of injuries, but we can stimulate the natural defence forces. It is highly indicated in cases of exhaustion or extreme physical weakness, as it strengthens our natural resources. To get the best results, avoid self-medication – stay in touch with your doctor.

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KEY HEALTH What is Lymphoedema?

By Patricia Kaines

Lymphoedema is a swelling that develops as a result of an impaired lymphatic system. This may be due as a result of the lymphatic system not developing properly or through damage or trauma to the lymph vessels thereby preventing them to drain the body’s tissues sufficiently. It can affect any part of the body but is most commonly found in the limbs. A recent study has estimated that at least 240,000 people in the UK may be affected by this condition. Unfortunately I do not have any figures for Spain. Regular readers will know that I have often written about the lymphatic system in the past, also known as the waste disposal system of the body, and how passionate I am about the subject! There are two types of lymphoedema:Primary Lymphoedema – This is congenital, from birth and is usually due to the under-development and/or failure of the lymph vessels. Primary lymphoedema can be hereditary. It can also manifest itself without any obvious cause at different stages in life: *Lymphoedema praecox - during puberty, especially in girls. It can develop very quickly. *Lymphoedema tardum – this develops around the age of 35 years and over. This is found in both men and women. Secondary Lymphoedema – This is the result of a problem outside of the lymphatic system that prevents it from working properly, most often from one of the following:

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*Surgery – especially when lymph nodes have been removed during treatment for cancer. *Radiotherapy – this kills the cancer/tumour cells, but it can cause scar tissue that interrupts the flow of lymph. *Accidental trauma/injury or infection that may damage the lymph vessels and in turn reduces lymph drainage. *Reduced mobility/paralysis. *Problems with veins not working properly, normally due to varicose veins or after a DVT. *Obesity. *Cancer. Unfortunately, most of the underlying causes of lymphoedema are irreversible and as such, there is currently no known cure. However, appropriate treatment such as Manual Lymphatic Drainage and the wearing of compression garments can be implemented to reduce the swelling and keep it to a minimum. *The above information is also available from the Lymphatic Support Network (LSN). I have recently seen an increase in the number of clients coming to see me for either oedema (a lesser form of lymphoedema) and lymphoedema. If you have any concerns and would like further information please contact me at Clinica Medicare in La Cala on 952 835 776 or call me directly on 666 170 868.

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KEY HEALTH Tasty Vegetarian Meals Previously, like a lot of young men, I had a very poor diet. I was the type of person that would drink loads of sugary drinks, goods from the bakery and meat. About three years ago I took up a vegetarian cooking class that changed my way of looking at food. I got to learn how to cook better options of food that still taste good! What I learned was that vegetarian food is knowing how to season your vegetables. That’s why I subsequently took up a nutritionist course - to learn how the body works, what it needs and how to supply it with the right nutrients to keep it in good health. I suggest you start gently and then expand your taste buds! The first thing is that it would be a good idea to add juicing or blending to your diet, which is a great way to add the 7-aday vegetables and fruit that is recommended by any doctor to keep your body health. Why not try mixing a combination of fruit and vegetables? For example, you could add some spinach, 6 strawberries, a cup of water, tsp. maca powder, tsp. Organic Super Mix (it’s made of chlorella, spirulina, barley grass and wheatgrass). You might also want to add a banana or kiwi fruit to taste. The super mix is great for those with an underactive thyroid. It will activate your metabolism thanks to the iodine as well as detoxify your body from the inside from heavy metals and toxins that we absorb from pollution and other contaminents which need a little help to expel them from the body. Another thing we should all try is to add more raw vegetables to our diet. The reason for this is to achieve great enzymes, vitamins, and phytonutrients from your vegetables, that will make your body thrive, not just survive. Here is a very simple, but tasty vegetarian recipe.

By Jon Stark Raw Courgette Pasta with Bolognaise Sauce Ingredients Pasta: 1 courgette spiralised in a Spiromat Bolognaise Sauce: 1 tsp Coconut Virgin Extra Oil 1Onion, diced 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed 4 Sun-dried Tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 Red Pepper (2 if small), thinly sliced 4 Fresh Tomatoes, diced 1 cup Natural Cashew Nuts, blended 1 tsp. Himalayan Pink Salt 2 tbsp. Oregano 1 and a half tbsp Cumin Powder ½ tsp. Black Pepper 200ml Tomato Sauce (approx) ½ Cup Water (if necessary) First prepare the Bolognaise, add the coconut oil to a pan with the onion, garlic and red pepper. Fry it all in the pan until it starts to get soft. Add the spices and the sun dried tomatoes. Let it cook slowly. Next add the fresh diced tomatoes and cook for a little longer. Once almost cooked, add the cashews and let it soak up the moisture. Now add the tomato sauce and, if needed, the water. The Bolognaise sauce should be nice and thick. Tip Personally, I like to pass over the Bolognaise sauce with a hand blender and then pulse through it all to make it smooth and creamy. If you would like any further information please contact Jon by email - Johnstr22@gmail.com

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KEY HOLISTIC The Love Affair between Human & Divine The love affair between my Human and Divine selves that I write about in my book Your Magnificent Self… A Journey to Freedom continues to unfold when I meet another Elemental Being, Jeremy. In fact it is Jeremy that paints a most magnificent picture of how consciousness from the Cosmos comes down to meet the consciousness of Mother Earth and in their ‘coming together’ their raw primal energies transform into ONE life force energy that nurtures all life on Earth. It is this life force energy that can be felt within our physical body and mind, vibrating anew with each breath we breathe. Waiting for the Human heart to awaken to the Divine embrace, to come together and know that they are, infinite potential flowing through the Magnificent MasterCreator who creates heart and soul desire on the physical plane and far beyond. Jeremy urges everyone to find plenty of quiet me-time in which to feel, listen and observe the Divine energies within and outside of self that continually dance and flow, through the Earth, the Heavens and all life, waiting patiently for the Human self to respond to their loving embrace. Jake comes to help us understand how important it is to accept and embrace All of Self, the fears and pains, the broken and forgotten parts and to allow them to come back home and integrate into one Body Consciousness (Body, Mind & Spirit). When a per-

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By Barbara Franken, Creative Visionary and Master Creator

son’s body feels at peace and clear in mind, no matter the physical circumstances, we can allow ourselves to perceive the potential that lies behind chaos and clouds. Potential that knows the natural state of being of Humankind and waits patiently for each heart to consciously create and reflect love, joy and abundance. Jake urges everyone to understand that each person is responsible for our own thoughts, words and actions that create our life situations and circumstances. When we truly see this we can choose to be clear and thoughtful of what we truly want to create and experience. For the ones who want to gift themselves with some ‘quiet, playful and creative me-time’ with like-minded friends, IAM sure you’ll love my MasterCreator Class in May. (Every Tues. 2-7pm 25 hours) and be inspired to express your innate creativity and joy through Play, Dance, Song, Writing, Art and Expanded Journeys and Celebrate the MasterCreator that you truly are. Please contact Barbara@memymagnificentself or by phone 650 796 579. Links to purchase my book are in my website’s store http://www.memymagnificentself.com. I ask a donation of 65 euros which goes to my non-profit Asociacion Magnifica Conciencia No 11791 that funds my Creative Art Project I bring into local schools.

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KEY HOLISTIC NEW: J.O.Y. Sound of Yoga

By Christine Heckel

Yoga combined with different Sound Media (Sound Bowls, Gongs and Mantras) Yoga is a 5000 year old Indian body of knowledge including a holistic exercise system - now well known and practiced by many people. Nevertheless some people might think of seemingly impossible and weirdly twisted poses when thinking of Yoga. With Sound Yoga this might change! Here Sound and Yoga come together - a wonderful experience and a special highlight! This is yoga full of joy for the body, soul, and spirit combining sound (singing) bowls, gongs and mantras with Asanas (yoga poses). Using Sound Yoga does give yoga classes more depth and allows the participants to let go easily. Various sound bowls, gongs and mantras are used for different Asanas in order to produce harmonising, balancing and energising sound vibrations. These sound vibrations allow a deep muscle relaxation and help to release tension and blockages in the physical body as well as the subtle energy field of a person. Our own primordial sound in all our tissues, muscles, bones, organs, lymph and nerves is awakened in its depth by the sounds of the sound bowls and gongs. Indwelling life energy in each of our cells is brought into vibration producing a sensual experi-

ence. The deep relaxing effect of yoga Asanas may be intensified using singing bowls and the healing frequencies of the richness in harmonic sounds may reach deeply into the fascia. A sensation of security and safety is created. Letting go and regeneration in the entire organisms happens almost by itself. In Sound Yoga singing bowls are not only used for meditation but do find an active part in yoga classes. Singing bowls are special instruments with a relaxing rhythm (beat), a healing, enchanting sound space for relaxation. It is important to use instruments which intensively connect us with our own inner rhythm. The sounds of the singing bowls make deep contact with all of our cells. Research verifies the effect of our special Therapy and Sangha meditation sound bowls. Sound Yoga gives participants an awesome yoga experience, as stretching on a much deeper level is possible. In October 2016 we will start with our first EMILY HESS Sound Yoga Teacher Training for Yoga Professionals in Marbella. For further information please contact Christine Heckel, the only representative of the Peter Hess Institute in Germany representing the Peter Hess Academy Spain, at +34 667 438 829, view my website - www.christine-heckel.com or email me on ch@ christine-heckel.com.

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KEY HOLISTIC When is a Crystal more than just a Crystal? Years ago, I was gifted what looked like a coloured stone. Each day, I would take it out of my pocket and simply hold it. Without knowing why, I felt drawn to placing it into my hands whenever I had a moment to myself. A few weeks after receiving this gift, I was enjoying a chat and a coffee with a friend. She’d brought along her eight-year-old daughter, Abbey, who played alongside us. I reached into my pocket and held my new stone for a few moments before placing it onto the table. No sooner had it touched the tabletop and Abbey sprang to action. She flew around our table and reached for the stone. There was an immediate change in Abbey’s energy. She went from rushing around to sitting contently as she held onto this stone. Her eyes were fixated on it. Both her Mum and I were amused by Abbey’s interest in the stone. We continued chatting while Abbey sat quietly in a state of peace and stillness. Getting up to leave, my friend asked her daughter to return the stone to me. Instantly I saw a look of panic on this little angel’s face; a realisation that the bond she enjoyed with this stone would be broken. I looked into her green eyes asking, “Abbey, do you like this stone?” “Oh yes!” she replied, enthusiastically. “Then, my little angel, it belongs with you!” I replied, with a smile on my face, “It will keep you happy and protect you and help you to become stronger than a lion!” What I didn’t know was that those words and the stone would change Abbey’s life forever. A few days later, I received a call from Abbey’s Mum. She wanted to share some news with me about Abbey. She started to tell me about Abbey and the tremendous challenges that she’d been going through at that time. Abbey was being bullied at school and her teacher was quite hard on her. A gentle and loving soul, Abbey’s sensitivity was also causing a tremendous level of stress. She suffered from night terrors and for four months had been waking up, screaming and terrified. I was heartbroken to hear what Abbey had been dealing with and asked if there was anything I could do.

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“Mark, you have already done it!” she replied. I was confused by her response as I hadn’t given Abbey a healing session. “Mark, the stone you gifted to Abbey? I can tell you that from that very moment she never let it go. Day and night, that stone is with Abbey - in her pocket, in her hand, next to her on the table while she eats. My husband and I noticed a change within Abbey. She’s coming home from school, singing in the car! She’s watching TV again and even happy before going to sleep. She’s so relaxed once the stone is by her side and so much the Abbey we know and love. The other day, I screamed to my husband in excitement that Abbey had slept right through the night! It’s the first time in ages she slept through and she hasn’t woken in the night since from night terrors. We’re now able to slowly decrease her medication with the full support of our doctor. We’re overjoyed and cannot thank you enough.” I asked Abbey’s Mum if they’d done anything else differently? Change in diet or medication? “Absolutely nothing,” she replied. My life changed that day and I set about learning all about these beautiful stones that I soon came to know and love as healing crystals. I now teach people from all around the world about Crystals. I love working with them and know they are one of the more powerful memory-stores of energy on the planet. I spend many hours working with the crystals in my academy, placing positive, healing energy into each one of them. Most of my crystals hold over 50 hours of healing energy. Once happy with the energy that a crystal holds, I gift many of them to people in need of a helping hand. If I place a crystal on my Facebook page for sale, almost every one finds a home in less than 10 minutes; such is the powerful energy within these beautiful, healing crystals. I often think about Abbey and smile knowing that even one little crystal can change a life and clear away darkness. You never know that one day you could just find yourself looking down at a crystal as it calls to you. You see, as is their magic, you don’t really choose a crystal; it is the crystal that chooses you. MARK BAJERSKI Founder of Pure Energy Healing Pure Energy Healing Academy www.markbajerskicom

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KEY FEATURE Ever Changing World In the summer of 2015, composer, artist and writer, Dario Poli, received a communication from Florence Olara of The Hague Justice Portal introducing herself to him and inquiring if he could be interested in writing a new musical composition, especially for the Peace, Justice and Security Foundation. Her friendly but professional manner of conversing with him, created a good impression and an immediate bond was established. She informed him that she was creating a special gala event that would assemble international and Dutch celebrities and personalities from genres such as film, music, sports, business, and international justice, politics, NGO’s, society and local communities etc. to celebrate and promote the theme of peace, justice and security in The Hague, the city of peace, justice and security. Hearing the details and realising it was an ambitious plan and exciting event, Dario accepted the challenge and readily agreed. She arranged for Dario to attend the 70th anniversary of the founding of the UN held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, where he was introduced to officials and personalities. As it was such an important task, Dario decided that for this special gala event, he would bring in the best professionals he knew to help create the new song. He firstly wrote the music but to write the lyrics, he brought in the locally well-known and talented Scottish musician, David Mairs, the co–author with Dario, of “Amsterdam the Musical” and much more, as well as being his favourite lyric writer. David, hearing Dario’s new music, wrote a brilliant text to match the music that eloquently evokes the spirit of the song and the inspiration of the Foundation entitled “Ever Changing World.” Dario at this point decided that the new song for the foundation would require a different level of musical expression, with English vocals and recording standards. So he contacted his long-time friend and renowned British musical director, David Redston, whose association goes back to the 1970’s, when David worked with Dario as his musical director, conductor and arranger. Their careers took them in different directions for many years, until they reunited to collaborate on “Diana - the Musical” in the 1990’s. David Redston has had a long and illustrious career in music, working non-stop as a composer, arranger, and conductor.

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When approached by Dario to work on the Justice, Peace and Security Foundation project, David jumped at the opportunity to work with his old friend once more. When “Ever Changing World” was written, David was a natural choice as his vast experience and theatrical flair enabled him to combine many different influences into one fantastically dramatic song. As David explains: “When I first heard the song, I knew I wanted to work on the project. It is such an inspiring and uplifting piece of Music, that we feel truly reflects the values and aspirations of the Gala.” On Learning that the Foundation was also looking for an original painting, Dario contacted two of the most creative talents in Andalucía, Mugge Fischer from Denmark and Ose del Sol, a Spanish painter from Marbella, the joint owners of Grupo Artenovum. They wrote to Florence. “For many years we have worked closely together with Dario Poli on many projects, and most recently “Amsterdam the Musical”. The world is ever changing and moving, and so are we. And we are so pleased to have been asked to be a part of yet another project together with Dario. This time for something that we all dream for: Peace and Justice. So when we were contacted by Florence Olara from The Peace and Justice Foundation who asked us to be part of the process, in our field – ART, we took about 1 second to say...”Yes, Dear Florence... off course we will”. So we are right now working on a painting, which is going to be a magnificent work of art, for a great cause in which we are proud to be participating...peace and justice in an ever changing world”. Mugge & Ose. The final connection that Dario was able to present to Florence, was the talents of respected International Dutch artist Ernst Kraft living in Spain, who after contact with Florence, worked day and night for several months to produce a special book on children titled “When the Beast Awakens.” creating all characters and illustrating the original images. Ernst is the creator of the charming published children’s book “Paco Pulpito y Matamoscas.” Dario Poli, David Mairs, David and Joe Redston, Mugge Fischer, Ose del Sol and Ernst Kraft are now looking forward to arriving in the beautiful city of The Hague sometime in September to present their creative efforts to a selected audience that Florence Olara and her team have gathered for the exclusive gala event and an important part of this, will be the first live public performance of the song “Ever Changing World.”

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KEY EVENTS General Feria Internacional de los Pueblos This will take place as in the past at the fairground in Fuengirola from 28th April to 2nd May with many “casetas” providing cuisine and entertainment from around the globe. La Cala de Mijas Lions Diabetic Support Group April’s event will be a Canapé Workshop and will take place on Thursday 28th April from 11.30am at the 3rd floor restaurant in El Corte Inglés, Mijas Costa. More information is available from Anne Bowles on 607 879 450. Reduced Cinema Ticket Prices during 3 Days in May Get cinema tickets for only 2.90 Euros each for 3 days in May in Spain via Money Saver Spain http://moneysaverspain.com/cinema-festival-spain/. Vaz Des DJ Duo Live from Australia Appearing live at Sala Moonlight Hotel Sunset Beach Club on May 11 at 9pm. Tickets only 10 Euros each and are available at the door. Atlantis Property Management and Real Estate SL will be celebrating their 1st anniversary at CC Los Olivos Locals 3 & 4 on Friday 10th June. Additionally they will be celebrating the joining to the team of their In-House Lawyer, Pedro Quesada Arroyo. They will also celebrate the inauguration of the new theme for the summer “Promoting Andalucia” essentially combining Art, Photography, Sculpture Fashion and Music, associated with Andalucia. This will run from 10th June until the end of the summer. This 1st year Anniversary will be accompanied by Spanish Guitar, Flamenco (Spanish attire optional for guests) Spanish Wines, Traditional Tapas and Jamon/Chorizos. More information – info@atlantispmr.com. Art Exhibitions Mijas Art Center The 2016 Exhibition continues in the Fountain Room of Mijas Town Hall until 2nd May. More information artscentremijas@gmail.com

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Street Photography with a Poetic Twist/Optic Reflections and Reflections of a Society “You change every day, you evolve, that’s why even though the scenery is the same, you see the things you know and you see them differently”. All the images are straight from camera, no juxtaposition or retouching. Mena Sambiasi is an Argentinean photographer who resides in Mijas Costa. The series exhibited are “Neighbourhood” (Malaga) and “Appearances” (USA) shot between 2014 and 2015. The exhibition will continue until May 2 in the Centro Cultural de La Cala de Mijas (Boulevard La Cala de Mijas) from 10am to 7pm. Charity Events Cudeca Goldies Events Friday13th May from 1.30pm - a day of musical entertainment and celebration of all things English to drink a toast to HM Queen Elizabeth 11 in honour of her 90th birthday. This event will take place at the Hotel Tamisa Golf on the Camino Viejo de Coín and is in aid of Cudeca Hospice in collaboration with Cudeca Goldies. More information on page 67. Thursday 26th May from 7.30pm “Stars by the Sea” debut of “The Kingsmen”, an all male a cappella group from Columbia University, New York City. The Kingsmen sing all kinds of music, from the 50’s to the present day in a style that will have you dancing around your table. Also featuring the ever popular Johnny Baker and Frankie B. More information on Page 27. Childline Andaculia Saturday 21st May Childline Andalucia is excited to announce the New Jersey Boys will be playing at The Hotel Tamisa Golf Mijas in aid of the organisation. A new charity to the Costa del Sol, Childline Andalucia aims to support the immediate needs of expatriate children and teens through dedicated and confidential support and advice. For the first time in Spain, children from the expat community will have a dedicated contact point for dealing with issues such as bullying, cyber bullying, drugs, domestic violence, abuse, and suicide awareness. The Tamisa event aims to raise much needed funds for this fledgling charity. Tickets are on sale now at 35 Euros and can be obtained from The Tamisa Golf Hotel, includes a dinner, raffle and performance by the New Jersey Boys.

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KEY SPORTS Open Darts and FA Cup 5th Round 2016 UK Open Darts - Butlins, Minehead A three-day tournament taking place between 4th and 6th March. Highlights of the opening day were 170 check-outs by Jamie Caven and Michael Van Gerwen. Rob Cross of Hastings round 3 encounter with Michael Van Gerwen was described as ‘Like Bristol Rovers and Man United in the FA Cup.’ Temp worker, Barry Lynn, found himself up against Gary Anderson and jokingly said pre-match that he would ‘bash him around the board.’ Two very interesting ties. Bazza’s Run – The first ever Pub Qualifier into the Quarter Finals Van Gerwen prevailed against Cross 9-5 including a 9-dart finish but after surprisingly beating Gary Anderson 9-3, Lynn then overcame Stuart Kellett 9-5 with a check-out of 125, bullseye, 25, bullseye to move into the quarters – the first ever pub qualifier into the quarter finals. Ex postie, Joe Cullen, beat Stephen Bunting 9-7 to move into a major televised quarter final for the first time while Phil Taylor won a brisk, entertaining match with Vincent Van Der Voort by 9-7 with a bullseye finish. Peter Wright edged Cullen to move into the semis while a still game Barry Lynn went down 6-10 to Michael Van Gerwen, ‘I’ll smash you next time,’ he chuckled. Phil Taylor coasted past Mark Webster 10-3 to set up a highly anticipated semi-final with Van Gerwen. The first half of the match was very nip and tuck at 5-5 but Van Gerwen pulled away winning the next four legs. Taylor hit a double 18 and double 16 finish to make it 6-9 but went down 6-10 Van Gerwen finishing on 25. Taylor had at one point been 4-1 up. Snakebites the Cobra ‘Why is Peter Wright called Snakebite?’ remarked an observer as he cheerfully jigged on in his now familiar warm-up routine. Wright took the early initiative and at the half way

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stage led 5-2. Jelle Klaesen though, and not for the first time in the tournament, did not look happy with the crowd. Klaesen closed to 5-6 hitting double 1 but then Wright pulled away again closing out the match 10-5 with a 125 check-out. The final was, like last year, between Peter Wright and Michael Van Gerwen. Wright runnered up a major final for the sixth time going down 4-11. Chelsea v Manchester City - FA Cup 5th Round A very entertaining and attacking first half, a pinpoint Fabregas cross and Diego Costa headed Chelsea in front. Within the minute, Manchester City were level, 19 year old David Faupala on his first start scrambling the ball home. Chelsea should have taken the lead when Fabregas crossed again but Pedro’s snap shot was palmed away by Willy Caballero. He should have buried it. A quick Chelsea break forward found Hazard and his ball through was buried by Willem from an acute angle to give Chelsea the lead. Then Fernando didn’t properly clear and Gary Cahill smashed home the rebound to put Chelsea 3-1 up after a deep cross by Fabregas had been hit back in by Hazard. Hazard’s low free-kick found its way through the wall past an unsighted goalkeeper. The free-kick was OK but not great and the goalkeeper was badly out of position, comically shuffling the other way. Cahill took another flailing arm, blood had earlier poured from his nose following a clash in a headed challenge. Traore was ‘fouled’ by Argentine defender Dumacello on 74 minutes but Oscar’s penalty was palmed away by Caballero. A very unorthodox header by Traore found its way in at the far post with Caballero again hopelessly out of position. Chelsea moved into the quarter-finals with a 5-1 win over Manchester City. John Terry, surprisingly, did not make an appearance on the park at the final whistle although Joe Hart did.

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KEY FEATURE Interview with Music Composer/ Producer Mario Alaimo of Insatiable Gravy “How’s is the music progressing?” “Great at the moment - several releases in iTunes, people are listening”. “What can we expect next?” “We have two more Dance tracks to release within the next couple of months, then I will change the way that I create the next phase of music”. “Why a change?” “I feel it’s time to produce more serious musical and lyrical songs that mix new technology and old analogue styles with a hard edge”. “After almost mastering Reason and Cubase software over the past twenty years or more I am at this moment study-

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ing Ableton Live which I’m really enjoying because it’s like playing live”. “Once you have mastered one piece of production software, the basics of getting music onto a track are all fairly similar, whichever Music Software or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) you choose to use”. “So combining the top 3 DAW’s, I hope to achieve a professionalism that improves the system I use to record and a new style of music will be much more experimental yet more exciting”. Look out for Insatiable Gravy’s New Release “Stolen from Angels” on Facebook, YouTube, Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify and Twitter....

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KEY FEATURE TECHNO TOP 5

By Steve Billingham

Dez Williams – The only Way I Know Drummier downtempo electro with wicked sampling. Broken English Club – Suburban Hunting A limited edition run of 999 copies on the Cititrax label, Oliver Ho under a different guise. Live drums, throbbing analogue b lines, electro sounds, drones and drill sounds. Wicked, freshest for a while. Slam – Parallel Phase Jackhammer 4 track techno ep on Soma. Shadow Art more melodic, Parallel Phase possibly the most banging and best, in the vein of Beltram’s Ball Park but with lighter drums. ‘Ave it’!

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Joe Farr – Fracture then Collapse Another 4 track ep with a March release on Onnset Records. The title track has off-beats and a Patrick Bolton remix while Fat Duck and Jack killed Jill are more in the Ruskin/Blueprint mould. Steve Billingham – Dark and Lonely Waters Various drones and chants floating in and out and played by Colin Dale, Oliver Ho and Space, Ibiza. Listen on sbillingham888 Soundcloud page.

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KEY PETS The Name you can Trust

By Joanna the Dog Groomer

It’s that time of year again when dog groomers like myself see an influx of dogs coming in to be shaved now that the warmer weather is on its way. This brings me to this month’s topic – shaving – where I will cover some basic advice on this issue such as: • The benefits of shaving • When not to shave • Why your dog was shaved shorter than you wanted Benefits Cooler, comfort, to control fleas and ticks, less brushing needed, improve skin conditions, for dogs that enjoy swimming, for style of breed. When not to shave Dogs that suffer from clipper itch, that have very pink skin with lots of moles, breeds that should not be shaved. I will go into more details here: Certain breeds, for example Chow Chow, German Shepherds, Labradors and Collies that have thick undercoats are not best suited to being shaved unless (a) it is for health reasons or (b) their owners are committed to having them shaved 2-4 times a year. Shaving these types of breed damages the fur and more often than not, results in a coat which grows back much thicker, sometimes of a different texture and rarely, a different colour. So, if owners do choose to have these breeds shaved, they should be made aware that their dogs may need to be shaved every 2-6 months every year for the rest of their lives. For owners who are concerned that their long-coated dogs are overheating, I advise them to ask a groomer to access the dog’s coat and advise on which route is best suited for both owner and dog. As a German Shepherd owner myself, I know that the down sides of owning this beautiful breed is full-time moulting all year round. However, it is possible to keep these breeds cool, comfortable and reduce moulting by learning to remove their undercoats or taking them to a professional

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groomer 2-4 times a year. Shaving off these breeds is a quick fix that is misunderstood and only suitable for owners who understand fully the pros and cons. Why sometimes there is no option and why your dog was shaved shorter Every dog groomer will agree they want to groom every dog like the breed looks at Crufts, so that when you walk your dog, people stop you and ask “Where did you get your dog groomed?” or “amazing haircut”. It’s the best advertisement we can get rather than “Oh my God – which groomer did THAT”? I am sure you can appreciate that this is not the sort of advertising we need. Knots and matting are simply painful and I hope no groomer would put a dog through discomfort and pain just to please the owner. Knots and matting limited to a small area can be cut out but for dogs that are knotted or matted all over, sometimes shaving is the only option as the dog’s welfare should be the groomer’s prime concern. The length of the coat that remains is left down to the size of the blade that cuts through the fur, or if not possible, that cuts under the matting, so the closer the knots or matting are to the skin, the shorter the blade. Sometimes it is best to also consider a very tight shave if your dog suffers with overheating, you are unable to bring your dog for more regular haircuts and want the cut to last many months, the dog has a skin complaint (shaving often helps), your dog has a serious flea or tick infection or you are unable to brush your dog. Preventing Knots or Matting Research your dog’s breed, their coats and how best to care for him/her. Do some research on the internet; watch videos of how best to groom the breed, what equipment to buy etc. Remember your dog’s coat and skin have a huge impact on both their mental and physical health and both coat and skin problems are the leading cause of discomfort in every breed of dog.

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KEY MOTOR New ITV Centre coming to Mijas Costa At the time of writing, it was mooted that the new ITV centre would be opening during the first 2 weeks in April but that does not seem to have taken place. We understand official opening is due 25th April. You can obtain book your ITV online when the centre opens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the link is http:// itvcitaprevia.es/itv-mijas-las-lagunas/. The information is in Spanish. You will also be able to telephone for an appoint-

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ment on 902 702 727 Monday to Friday from 7.30 to 20.30 and Saturday from 9.00 to 14.00. The centre is located near Dunnes, Iceland etc in Mijas Costa on PĂłligono Industrial Molino del Viento, 29650 Las Lagunas. You can also just turn up on the day without an appointment but it is not guaranteed that you will be seen and you may have to wait a very long time!

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KEY MOTOR F1 & Moto GP Fixtures F1 May 1 – SOCHI Russia May 15 – CATALUNYA Spain May 29 – MONTE CARLO Monaco

Moto GP April 24 JEREZ Spain May 8 LE MANS France May 22 MUGELLO Italy June 5 SPAIN Catalunya

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KEY MOTOR UK Driving Licences

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I reproduce here the information kindly provided by n332. es which is a group of Guardia Civil Trafico in the hope that this will help clarify the position. Please like their Facebook page to obtain up to date information in English on all matters relating to motoring in Spain. “We have received a number of questions regarding an article posted by the CAB (Citizen’s Advice Bureau) in Spain which states “Drivers with Valid UK Driving Licences Fined Illegally”. In view of the number of questions received, we have visited our associates from the Guardia Civil Trafico who run the N332 Facebook page in order to help to solve the doubts that article has generated. Question 1. Can I be fined if I have a VALID UK driving licence? YES, if you are RESIDENT and your licence complies with one of these two cases: The holder of a European driving licence with an INDEFINITE DURATION or GREATER than 15 YEARS (or five years in the case of group permissions 2) with legal residence in Spain acquired on January 19, 2013 or before that date – You must renew your driving licence from January 19, 2015. The holder of a European driving licence with an INDEFINITE DURATION or GREATER than 15 YEARS (or five years in the case of group permissions 2) with legal residence in Spain obtained dated after January 19, 2013 – You must renew your driving licence from the moment two years of residence in Spain has been met. NO, if you are a holiday maker. In conclusion, having a Valid European Driving Licence does not mean that you cannot be fined. It sounds rare, we know, but the law changed in Spain and if you are living PERMANENTLY in Spain, your European Licence must be renewed. We have published above what conditions must be met for licences to be renewed. Question 2. As a European citizen, can I get a 500 euro fine if I do not renew my licence? NO, you cannot. According to the “Reglamento de Conductores” there are 2 types of fines for Residents who are driv-

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ing with “Non Valid Driving Licences.” 1- When the driver is living in Spain and there is no agreement between their country and Spain to change the licence, you must get a NEW ONE in Spain, which means carrying out an exam again. Once they are resident, their licences are not valid. This is what happens with drivers from non-European Countries such as Russia, Senegal, Canada, etc. You can check the list of the countries with agreements on the DGT website. In this case, the driver is fined 500 euro if there is not an agreement between both countries, and 200 euros if there is an agreement and the licence has not been changed. 2- European Drivers who must renew their licence under the new DGT instructions, if they do not do it, they will be fined 200 euro, because this licence can be changed. Therefore if you have a European Licence and you receive a 500 euro fine, you must complain to the DGT because there has been a mistake with the fine. Question 3. As a resident, can I be fined if I do not hold a Spanish driving permit? NOT in all cases. You can hold your European Driving Licence and BE A RESIDENT IF your licence is not among those that should be changed, so you can keep driving with it until it expires (see conditions above). Question 4. As a holiday maker, if I own a Spanish vehicle, can I be fined if I do not hold a Spanish driving permit? NO, you can own a house or a vehicle, but this does not mean you are resident. Many foreigners have a holiday house in Spain and they have a vehicle with Spanish plates which they use on their vacations here. To avoid being fined unfairly, please download the document EX-15 and fill it in. See the point 4.1 and make a cross in the option “CERTIFICADO DE NO RESIDENTE” and take it to the NATIONAL POLICE. Once they have legalized the document, take it with you in the car and…. PROBLEM SOLVED! We hope that these questions have solved all your doubts. Remember to call 060 for more enquiries”.

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KEY COMPUTERS Computer Stress Relief Computers have become a way of life. There are few people who don’t use computers nowadays but they are related to stress and can make you want to pull your hair out at times! The following computer stress relief techniques will hopefully help in relieving this stress: 1. Get comfortable How comfortable are you now reading this? This is important. Remember most of us spend half our days in front of the computer.

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2. Plant magic Plants and crystals are also wonderful for getting rid of toxins that help in computer stress relief. Why not place a plant on the desk next to your computer? Place a quartz cluster or purple fluorite cluster next to your computer to help protect you from its electromagnetic field. 3. Take regular breaks When I am working online or on my computer I always take regular breaks. The Internet is addictive. By setting your alarm once an hour, getting up and stretching your legs, you give yourself computer stress relief. 4. Get outside Breathe fresh air as often as possible. Take a ten-minute break once an hour and go and breathe in the fresh air or try opening a window, it really does help. 5. Up to date equipment If your equipment is really slow or keeps crashing this can be very stressful. If things are slow, rather than getting annoyed, practice deep breathing. But try to update your computer by upgrading hardware and giving it a clean up to get rid of viruses and free up space on your Hard drive. 6. Back up your information We have many customers who have lost all of their personal documents and photos. This can be very stressful and simply avoided by making regular back ups of your data onto an external drive or memory stick. 7. Learn the basics If you don’t really know how to use a computer, then get yourself some computer lessons. Of course using a computer is going to be stressful if you don’t know what you are doing, but all you need is a patient teacher! 8. Computer City Remember we are always here to help you with all your computer needs so take a deep breath and let us help you!

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KEY FEATURE Fire Protection

By Anne HernandĂŠz, Costahelp.com

Certain areas in our beautiful province of Andalucia are more densely wooded and are prone to forest fires. In Mijas alone, a couple of years ago there were 54 forest fires compared to 4 in BenalmĂĄdena and only 2 in Fuengirola!

or barbecue using coal or gas from 1st June to 15th October? Electric barbecues are permitted. Make sure your neighbours are aware of this or they could be receiving an unexpected fine from the Council!

As a result of this, the Junta de Andalucia obliges all urbanisations to create and maintain a fire protection corridor (cortafuego perimetral) which is approximately 15m wide. It is also compulsory to install fire hyrdrants at strategic points. The Fire Brigade will visit and offer guidance following a free inspection.

We have had an extraordinarily dry, mild winter and just last month the fires have already started. We certainly do not want to see a repeat of previous years, so please ensure you are properly informed and undertake the necessary clearance. It can be costly, but we cannot risk losing our properties, belongings, pets and even worse, the lives of innocent people. For more specific information or help in your area, contact your local council.

And did you know that it is also prohibited to light a fire

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KEY LAW Spanish Criminal Code Reform 2015 and its Implications for Companies The 2015 Reform provides companies with an exemption from criminal liability if they have effectively implemented a compliance programme that meets the requirements of the new Code. The new reform clearly follows what has been incorporated in the legislation of many other jurisdictions around the world, and it is also contained in international treaties to which Spain has adhered. Multinationals operating in Spain with already robust compliance programmes should ensure that they assess the local risk of their operations and that they ensure their corporate global compliance programme is adapted to the Spanish requirements. The previous Criminal Code Reform in 2010 introduced into the Spanish legislation the possibility for companies to be held criminally liable for acts committed by their directors or employees. However, it left some uncertainty regarding the value of having a compliance programme as an effective corporate defence. The 2015 Reform establishes that the effective adoption and implementation of a compliance programme can serve as an exonerating or attenuating factor when a company is subject to criminal liability for crimes committed by its directors or employees. The Code differentiates between: - Crimes committed in the benefit of the company by its legal representatives or by those with authorised decisionmaking authority (typically the senior management); and - Crimes committed in the benefit of the company by individuals under the management of others (“subordinated individuals”), if the commission of the offence was possible due to a lack of surveillance and control by the management. Requirements of the law In the first case, the new Code allows to exempt companies from criminal liability under the following requirements: - The board of directors has, prior to the perpetration of the crime, adopted and implemented an organisational, management, and control Model (the “Model”) suitable to prevent offences of the type committed. - The supervision of the Model is entrusted to a supervisory body with independent powers of initiative and control. The Code accepts that in small and medium-size companies, the board of directors may accomplish this function directly. - The individual authors of the crime committed the offence while intentionally and fraudulently eluding the Model. - The supervisory body has not neglected its duties of supervision and control.

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By Victoria Anzola – www.seqqe.com If the crime is committed by a subordinated individual, the company will have to prove that it had effectively implemented an organisational and management Model suitable to prevent offences of the same type as the one committed, prior to the commission of the offence. The Model must incorporate the following: - Risk assessment to identify the activities within the company that may represent a risk; - Policies, procedures, and controls to prevent, mitigate, and/or sanction any criminal risks detected; - Financial management system to prevent the commission of the crimes identified; - Obligation to report any potential risks or non-compliant activities to the compliance officer/committee (i.e. the need to implement whistle blowing channels); and - Disciplinary system to sanction any violation of the management Model. - Periodic verification and changes to the model if significant violations are discovered, or if there are significant changes in the organisation, control structure, or activities of the corporation. The Code is broadly focused on crimes of very diverse nature-not focusing exclusively on bribery and/or corporate fraud. The Spanish criminal code contemplates this model as a preventive tool (and an affirmative defence instrument) in a number of ‘typical’ crimes of a “corporate” nature, such as: Fraud, influence peddling; swindling, money laundering, punishable insolvency, IP and IT damages, personal data misuse, property planning corruption, drug trafficking, terrorist financing, forgery, credit card theft, trafficking in human organs, slavery, crimes against tax and Social Security regulations... Conclusion Companies should carefully identify the risks that they may be exposed to where the crimes listed by the Code could be committed and adopt a compliance programme (Model) tailored to prevent the same. In multinational companies with well-established corporate compliance programmes, the mere translation into local language of the programme will not be sufficient to comply with the requirements established by the new criminal code – although there will be a clear benefit of having it, particularly if it is the reflection of the existence of a true culture of compliance within the organisation. It is clear that staff training is key to the effectiveness of any such Model that the company generates. (Adapted from “Corporate Compliance Programs”, Maria Hernandez, Eversheds International Law)

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KEY FINANCE Protect your Family Take away the worry, the stress and the financial burden from your loved ones at the most difficult of times. The most beneficial aspect of Funeral Insurance is the ease at which the Services can be activated. You can protect your family from the difficulty of making Funeral arrangements in a foreign country and in a foreign language. Here in Spain almost half of the 47 million population has a Funeral Insurance policy in place for peace of mind, security and assistance when it is needed most. These are not pre-paid plans but an insurance policy that can be paid on a monthly basis, quarterly or half-yearly basis. Funeral Insurance provides the following services: • Provision of the Funeral Service - Administration and provision of contracted funeral service. Normally include: Coffin, Funeral Car, Vigil, Preparation, Shroud, two natural floral crowns with bow and inscription, Centerpiece of Natural Flowers, Two Taxis for family, Civil or Religious Ceremony, Civil and Parish Registration, Processing and Organisation, Medical Certification, Taxes and Fees, Burial or Cremation Costs including Urn, Morgue, Marble or Granite Tombstone, Inscription and Installation. • Transfer-Free Choice of Cemetery - Cost of preparation, burial and transfer of deceased from place of death to cemetery designated by his family, freely selected in Spain. • Repatriation - At request of relatives, the Insurer will take care of administration and costs of repatriation from the place of death in Spain to nearest international airport to the place of burial in the insured person’s country of origin. In the event of repatriation, a return ticket from the country of origin to Spain, or vice versa, for a companion is included.

By Rightway Insurance & Finance • Family Care - Includes post-mortem service to the family, with the purpose of facilitating necessary steps for the correct provision of the service contracted. Coverage includes all necessary administration for obtaining and processing of official documents required after insured person’s death. • Legal Assistance - Helpline staffed by a lawyer, for prevention of any litigation, regarding rights of insured person in his private life. Also includes any telephone consultation for legal matters related to the death of the insured person. • Psychological Care - This coverage aims to prevent the complications derived from the death of an insured relative in the policy, to control the risk factors, to foresee the phases of bereavement, to offer practical help adapted to the deceased’s relatives. • Worldwide Care - This insurance policy has worldwide coverage. The coverage of Basic World Wide Care includes the following: Transfer or repatriation for health reasons, Emergency medical expenses while abroad, Travel for a relative of the hospitalized policy holder, Accompanying relative in case of death, Extended stay in a hotel, Children’s travel, Premature return of the insured person to Spain in the event of the death of a relative, Delivery of medications, Long distance medical consultation, Information Service, Loan and/or advance of legal costs/bail and Sending of urgent messages. This is never an easy subject to talk about, however, having a Funeral Insurance means that your loved ones have one less thing to worry about. So contact Right Way Insurance today for more information on 952 934 963.

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KEY FINANCE Save thousands when moving back to the UK

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KEY FEATURE Facebook Profiles are not for Businesses! If you are in business and want to use Facebook as a marketing tool, use a Page not your Profile. I still find it hard to believe, but then I guess I am in my own little Facebook Bubble, that there are still people using a Facebook Profile to market themselves on Facebook when they should be using a Page. Apart from anything else I don’t quite understand their lack of etiquette ... OK yes, I’m a social media snob, but really this is just about commonsense. OK, let’s outline the reasons ... 1. It’s the Rules of Facebook - essentially that should stop you right there, but clearly many miss this fundamental point. 2. Asking people to be your friend on your Profile when you have not met them and then bombarding them with Page invites, tags and the such like is Spam. It is a complete and utter NO. If you are one of these people could you please get in touch and tell me why you do this? 3. Using a Profile looks unprofessional, it’s lazy and it clearly says ‘I don’t know what I am doing’. 4. As a Profile you are invading people’s privacy. 5. As a Page you can display relevant business information to everyone 24 hours a day. With a Profile you have to wait for that Friend request to be accepted and have no means of displaying what you do as a service. 6. A Profile is limited to 500 friends and Pages can have unlimited Fans, so ultimately your potential exposure is greater. 7. In addition, you have other tools such as Insights, scheduling, checkins, offers and adverts. Why would you want to risk being closed down by Facebook by not playing by the rules? What do you believe is the short-term gain?

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KEY FEATURE Andalucia Lab will train 1,800 Professionals in 2016

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The Costa del Sol’s pioneering centre for innovation in tourism and business, Andalucia Lab, has announced that it will be running 126 training courses in 2016 which will help 1,800 professionals. These free training courses are created to meet the real needs of professionals working in Andalucia, focusing on the four key themes of online marketing, marketing for tourism, social media and entrepreneurs. This centre, which is run by the Tourism and Sports Department of the Junta de Andalucia, benefits a wide range of businesses in Andalucia by training them in courses which deal with 41 different themes. The training sessions are delivered in Spanish and focus on key topics such as website analytics, apps, SEO, marketing planning, online reputation management, selling online and many more. These courses are free and open to all. The objective of Andalucia Lab is to equip Andalusian busi-

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nesses with fundamental knowledge which can allow them to make informed decisions and become skilled in new technologies to propel their companies forward. It also offers an affordable office space within their Co-working area. Businesses have a work space within the large, light and airy co-working room, a lockable cupboard and access to the centre’s facilities including high speed Wi-Fi, printer, photocopier, meeting rooms, training and even a conference room, as well as access to their business experts. Coworking spaces are available very cost-effectively, to allow even small businesses to afford to work away from home in a positive and inspirational environment. Everyone is also welcome to use their Café Lab, a comfortable area with free Wi-Fi, where people can work and hold meetings without the need to book, and attend their free training courses. To find out more, visit www.andalucialab.org.

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KEY FEATURE St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day @ The Tamisa St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day was celebrated at the Tamisa on 17th March. The event was organised by Cudeca Goldies to raise funds for Cudeca Hospice, the only hospice in Spain. We would like to thank Pimlico Plumbers for their sponsorship of this event and glad to see that their party really enjoyed the evening, and also the Tamisa Golf Hotel for providing the hotel for the event. Thanks also to the Celtic Dancers and Alan de Ward

who kept us thoroughly entertained throughout the evening. Thanks also to the Cudeca Goldies who organise diverse events throughout the year. Last, but by no means least, thanks to the general public who attend the events as this helps enormously to generate much-needed funds for the Cudeca Hospice. For details of forthcoming events, please see www.cudecagoldies.com of the Facebook page.

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KEY RESTAURANT GUIDE Issue106 22nd April - 2nd June 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 in the magazine.

Agra Curry House Recently reopened after the winter break to rave reviews with excellent chef. Located in Riviera del Sol near the Pharmacy. Attentive service and reasonably priced. Take away and FREE home delivery service available. 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. There is also a variety of Biriyani dishes and several vegetable dishes available and Kid’s menu. I have had a small sample of some of the dishes at Agra and the Bhindi Bhaji (Okra) was excellent as was the Onion Nan. Some Indian

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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!

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.

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.

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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 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. The Queen’s 90th Birthday will be celebrated at the Tamisa on Friday 13th May from1.30pm and will be in aid of Cudeca Hospice in collaboration with Cudeca Goldies. Please see page 67 for more information and reservations.

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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. 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. On the roundabout at Torrenueva. Sister restaurant to Indian Ocean in Playa Marina. High class, elegant venue, from the

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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.

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.

Indian Ocean Reasonbly priced without compromising on quality. Warm welcome. Good selection of different dishes if you fancy a change. 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 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

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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. This stylish eaterie offers a venue with stunning sea views and glorious sunsets; it is the

perfect location to set the scene for a romantic meal, offering a balanced selection of fresh fish and prime cuts of meat dishes. Start your meal experience with a freshly made Cocktail or indulge with a special G&T from the ample gin menu. The Restaurant is adorned with comfortable, chic furniture and provides the perfect setting for light lunches, lunch meetings and of course, dinner. At lunch time the restaurant offers a light bites menu or choose from the main menu selection of 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 only 25 Euros per day or standard sun beds with a shade for only 5 Euros each per day. 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 favourites such

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as Spaghetti Bolognaise and Chicken Nuggets and Chips at very affordable prices. Live Music 2016 is on 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.

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 homemade desserts, 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.

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

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spoilt for choice. Fronted by Sofia, affectionately known as “Mrs Wu” among the locals and husband, Gi, 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 starters, main course, rice or noodles, and dessert 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 13th Year! In Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Large selection of daily specials and sandwich fillings. 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. 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 in Torrenueva run by 3 AA Rosette award-winning chef, Steve Hyatt, and his wife Alison who is front of house. New Menu. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6.00pm. Special Earlybird 2-course menu is only 20 Euros per head available from 6-8pm which includes a glass of very good quality house wine. Great new a la carte menu includes Fresh Rock Oysters, the ever-popular Bang Bang Shrimp and for those who prefer a non-fish option, Olive & Duck Liver Paté with Walnut & Orange, Citrus Dressing and Garlic Toast. 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 or then again, Blue Marlin Seafood Stew or perhaps Lobster Thermidor. If you should have any room left for dessert, then the Boozy Bread, Butter and Date Pudding or Crèpes Suzette are highly recommended. 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 English Garden Restaurant Chic, fine dining restaurant on the Avda de España, Calahonda, offering the best of culinary traditions from around the world, - a little gem of a find.

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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 Carte 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 effort 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 opportunity 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.

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our meal on each occasion, so Brasa y Fogo comes highly recommended. We suggest you give Brasa y Fogo a try, either for lunch or dinner.

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.

LA PLAZA BAR Lovely, relaxed venue at the entrance to the picturesque port of Cabopino Full menu of exotic cocktails. Summer specials Sundowners at only 3.75 Euros, served from 17.00 – 21.00. Mixed Cheese and Cold Cuts Platter for 2 persons now available. Brian is a familiar face in Cabopino as Brian’s La Plaza Bar is well established. It is in the Plaza just before you enter the port of Cabopino. This is a lovely, relaxed venue where there is a full menu of exotic cocktails to include Pimms, Sangria, Mojito, Daiquiri, Sex on the Beach etc. Beers, wine, exotic coffees, soft drinks and milk shakes are also served. Summer specials Sundowners include Sex on the Beach, Tequila Sunrise and Sea Breeze. Popular place for a pre-dinner drink or to spend time chilling after you have eaten. Relax with a cocktail or a special coffee. A great place especially if you have some friends over from back home as you will be able to have a good chat and not be drowned out by loud music! Have a nice stroll viewing the boats in the port and then enjoy a great night out! Key recommended.

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BRASA Y FOGO NEW – first Brazilian “Rodizio” in the area - recently opened on the slip road to El Chaparral Golf (next to The Hut). Unlimited buffet and top quality cuts of meat served at your table from the “sword”. Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 2pm until late. Unlimited buffet is available from Tuesday to Friday at only 6.90 Euros. Brazilian Rodizio (Tuesday to Friday 10.90 Euros, Saturday, Sunday & holidays 11.90 Euros) is carved at your table from top-quality cuts of meat with delicious flavours – Criollo Sausage, Chicken Wings, Ribs, Pork and different cuts of prime Beef – as much as you can eat (buffet as well, which is includes rice, black beans and fried banana)! Don’t forget of course the delicious Brazilian cocktails such as the ever popular Caipirinha. There is also a selection of desserts. Very attentive and friendly service from the Brazilian staff and yes, we have been more than once and have thoroughly enjoyed

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WOK COSTA DEL SOL Best quality unlimited Asian Buffet, Teppanyaki, Wok, Sushi, Seafood, Thai Curries, Mexican and traditional Chinese dishes. At Urb La Noria behind the market in La Cala. Open every day for lunch, 13.00-16.30

and dinner, 19.00-24.00. A favourite local eating haunt. Eat either inside which is air conditioned or on the impressive terrace, weather permitting. Ready-made starters and shellfish dishes. For main course simply select from the fresh meat, fish and vegetable areas and take it to the wok or plancha area for the chefs to cook to your liking and with a sauce of your choice. Ideal venue if you are visiting the market. Very friendly and helpful staff, fresh, good quality food, plenty of choice. Dessert area offers fruit, crème caramel, tiramisu, profiteroles and a large selection of ice cream. Bowls of sweets for the kids. Easy Parking. Prices are now 9.95 Euros every day at lunchtime, 13.95 Euros Monday to Thursday nights and 15.95 Euros, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Wifi. BBQ area during the summer months.

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KEY FEATURE Me and My Dog Don’t Sleep Together... Very Well The vast majority of people who seek professional advice already know what their problems are and quite probably, the solutions will be suggested. That’s precisely why I will not pursue the professional services of a sleep consultant. I already know how that scene is going to play out. Sleep Consultant: “What’s the problem?” Me: “You know, I’m glad you’re sitting down because I’ll bet you’ve never heard this one before…..I can’t sleep.” Sleep Consultant: “Not at all?” Me: “No, I sleep fine for the first four or five hours then I’m wide awake for three or four hours.” Sleep Consultant: “Any idea what’s causing this problem?” Me: “No, not really. No stress. No anxiety. I’m tired. I want to sleep, but I can’t” Sleep Consultant: “Are you disturbed by some sort of sound?” Me: “Well, sometimes I might hear snoring?” Sleep Consultant: “Your wife snores?” Me: “Well, I don’t know. She might. But she lives in another city so unless she snores really, really loud….” Sleep Consultant: “Then who?” Me: “My dog, Jake.” Sleep Consultant: “Well, why don’t you just shut the bedroom door?” Me: “What good would that do?” Sleep Consultant: “Well, you might not hear him snore.” Me: “We sleep in the same room.” Sleep Consultant: “The same room?” Me: “Okay, the same bed.” Sleep Consultant: “Well, there’s your problem.” Me: “That’s not the only problem.” Sleep Consultant: “What else.” Me: “Nightmares.” Sleep Consultant: “When did the nightmares start?” Me: “When he was about five. I think they involve handcuffs and house cats.” Sleep Consultant: “So you sleep with a dog that snores and has nightmares?” Me: “Plus there’s a fair bit of farting going on.” Sleep Consultant: “Audible?” Me: “Yeah, but those might be mine. Truthfully, I think that’s what triggers his nightmares but hey….let him get his own sleep consultant.” Sleep Consultant: “What do you do when you can’t sleep?” Me: “I usually listen to all-night radio, A.M. radio…a bunch of wackos selling growth hormones, conspiracy theories and religion.” Sleep Consultant: “And this helps?” Me: “Well, it convinces me that I’m the most normal person on the planet.” Sleep Consultant: “Do you ever get up…maybe get a warm glass of milk?” Me: “I used to but the pain was too much.” Sleep Consultant: “So you get headaches in the middle of the night?”

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Me: “No, I stub my toe on the damn ramp every time I get up. Sleep Consultant: “Ramp?” Me: “Yeah, I had a ramp built into the end of the bed.” Sleep Consultant: “So you have trouble getting in and out of bed?” Me: “Not me, the dog. It’s a dog ramp.” Sleep Consultant: “Why?” Me: “Because he’s 13 years old and I don’t want him jumping up and putting stress on his back legs.” Sleep Consultant: “So let me get this straight – you sleep with a dog that snores and has nightmares and comes in and out of bed on a ramp.” Me: “Plus sometimes he’ll try and push me out of bed. I don’t think he means to, he just straightens out his legs and pretty soon I’m clinging to the edge of the bed.” Sleep Consultant: “And you can’t sleep that way.” Me: “Actually I can but before long I have this recurring dream in which I’m falling off a cliff and I wake up screaming.” Sleep Consultant: “Which causes anxiety and therefore insomnia.” Me: “No, actually he seems to sleep right through it. Maybe my screams are muffled by his nightmare whining and barking, I don’t know.” Sleep Consultant: “Is that about it for all the noise?” Me: “Did I mention the squeaking?” Sleep Consultant: “Your dog squeaks.” Me: “No, but sometimes he rolls over on his Magic Froggy and the frog squeaks. It’s the cutest thing.” Sleep Consultan: “Have you thought about having the dog sleep in another room?” Me: “I tried that and it didn’t work.” Sleep Consultant: “Why not?” Me: “There wasn’t enough room for both of us on the couch.” Sleep Consultant: “What about making him sleep on the floor?” Me: “No, my back couldn’t take it.” Sleep Consultant: “So how long have you had this problem?” Me: “About seven years, now.” Sleep Consultant: “And how long have you had this dog?” Me: “About seven years now.” Sleep Consultant: Do you see any correlation between your sleep problem and your dog?” Me: “Ah ha. So you think the problem might be contagious?” Sleep Consultant: “No, no, no. The problem is you and your dog sleep in the same bed amidst snoring, farting, screaming, whining and barking!” Me: “Well, I knew all that before I came to you!” Sleep Consultant: “Well, the only thing I can tell you is you must seek professional advice.” Me: “You mean go see another sleep consultant?” Sleep Consultant: “No, you need to see a psychiatrist, probably a whole team of them. Frankly Mr. Thomas, you’re nuttier than Michael Jackson mainlining Froot Loops.” Me: “Well, that’s easy for you to say. You don’t listen to allnight radio.” www.williamthomas.ca

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KEY NEWS theme “Promoting Andalucia” A combination of Art, Photography, and Sculpture”. If you are interested in contacting ATLANTIS PMR, please email - info@atlantispmr.com or call 0034 952 933 870 www.atlantispmr.com. Please see main advertisement on page 45.

ATLANTIS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND REAL ESTATE SL

offers a host of professional property and tourism services for Property Owners, Property Buyers and Rental Clients. Atlantis PMR is a one stop for Property and Vacations on the Costa del Sol. Jason Nicholas Ritchie and Luis Miguel Alves are the Managing Directors of this motivated and friendly Agency. The team comprises Sandra Chica (Secretary and Coordinator,) Angel Sanchez Garcia ( Sales Manager) Benjamin Lartigue ( Sales Agent), Javier Salzar ( Sales Agent), Carlos De Leon ( Long-term Rentals/Sales). Holiday Rentals, Property Management, Project Management and Maintenance are also services provided by Atlantis PMR. Their portfolio of properties for sale and rent extends all the way along the Costa del Sol and inland, however the majority are located in the areas of La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa Riviera del Sol and Calahonda where their office is located, in the Central Commercial Centre Los Olivos in Calahonda adjacent to Supersol and Wikiker. Atlantis PMR now have an In-house lawyer , Pedro Quesada Arroyo, who is able to offer legal services associated with buying/selling Property as well as many other legal services. He is available for free consultations and advice. He is now offering a service for the Registration of properties for the new Rental Law or applications for first occupancy Licences. Accountancy services are also available for Property owners as now with the new Rental Law, tax declarations have to be made every three months. Atlantis PMR collaborate with many established Companies on the Costa del Sol including Sanitas for Health Insurance, Mapfre for Property, Car and Personal Insurance, Securitas and Alarma Direct, Opel Cars, Malaga Car Hire, as well as offering many excursions along the Coast. Atlantis PMR also offer Building Construction and reform of existing or new Properties as well as interior design packages with collaboration with many leading Furniture Stores including El Corte Ingles, Roche Bobois and Costa Mueble. The Slogan for ATLANTIS PMR is “We make a difference”! This is certainly evident with the various Gallery Expositions they host at their Agency, highlighting Costa del Sol Artists. The next collection of ART commences from the 10th June and runs until the end of the summer with the

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BUDDY’S GROWSHOP

is now open in Poligono La Ermita, Marbella. Buddy’s Growshop is a One Stop Shop with easy loading and competitive prices. Products include the most advanced LED technology, low cost and energy saving with proven results. Organic fertilizers, as well as all the top brands such as Plant Magic, Atami, Bio Bizz, Aptus Canna, Guanokalong and many more. Come on down to the store and we will be happy to answer any of your questions or contact us on info@buddysgrowshop.com. We look forward to seeing you soon. Please see main advertisement on page 50.

CALAHONDA PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC

has recently opened on the top floor of CC El Campanario in Calahonda (see Calahonda map at the back of this magazine). Celia is a fully qualified and registered physiotherapist who specialises in the prevention, recovery and physical functional maintenance of her clients through the use of various types of manual physiotherapy techniques to provide better quality of life. Celia treats all types of physical pain and injuries including sports injuries, general pain, trauma, accidents, neurological etc. using a variety of manual techniques to suit each client such as massage, dry needling, kinesio taping, manual lymphatic drainage, training, stretching, electrotherapy and acupuncture. You don’t need to suffer pain, so please call Celia to make an appointment to discuss the best course of treatment for you. There is free parking right by the clinic. You can find Celia’s contact details in the advertisement on page 14.

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DR ROBERT ZAWISLAK

is a medical doctor, originally from Poland but recently moved to Spain. Dr Robert has more than 30 years experience in the medical profession. He now practices from the El Campario Clinic in the Avda de España, Calahonda. As well as general medicine, Dr Robert also has a passion for alternative treatments, particularly homeopathy, where he is able to unify the mind and the body. Dr Robert is in fact my own GP now and I have found him to be extremely helpful, patient and with a lovely bedside manner. Please see the main advertisement and article on page 17.

SPLASH WATERSPORTS

is a licensed RYA Training Centre and can be found in the lovely, picturesque port of Cabopino. Splash Watersports has been operating since 1989 and offers Dolphin Trips where you also might be lucky enough to see Whales, Sunfish, Flying Fish and Turtles. You can get a full HD video of your trip to remember the fantastic day you had. At Splash Watersports you can also enjoy all sorts of aquatic fun such as Rapid Rib Rides, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Airstream, Fishing Trips, Private Functions and NEW to Splash is Luxury Boat Charter. Splash Nautical at the same location can help you with Boats and Moorings, Chandlery Items and Licenses for Boats and Jet Skis. Please see main ad on page 31.

HAIR MAGIC

is located in Calypso, Calahonda, behind La Caixa Bank and where the market is held. Tracy has specialised in all aspects of hairdressing for over 25 years and she is the leading specialist in hair extensions in the area. Tracy also has years of experience in colouring, cutting and unisex hairdressing. Beauty treatments are also available at the salon. Tracy is always happy to welcome you for a consultation at Hair Magic. Please see main ad on page 9.

SENIOR WORLD

is located in Los Boliches, on the corner of Calle Gibraltar in Fuengirola. Senior World has a wide range of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, nursing beds, daily living aids, riser recliner chairs etc either for sale or rent. Very knowledgeable and friendly service. Please see main advert on page 13.

THE COLONIC HYDROPTHERAPY ROOM

Arch Therapist is located at Centro Sanum Clinic on the Mijas Road near Da Bruno Restaurant. “The Greatest Wealth is Good Health” and “We are what we Eat” are all too familiar nowadays. Our diets now are often reliant on packaged foods with additives and chemicals as well as a lot more meat than is healthy for us. Our colons can become full of impacted waste. The fallout from this can cause many problems including fatigure, weight problems, skin problems, immune system problems, loss of libido, headaches, IBS, insomnia, depression etc, all due to toximea. Please pop into the clinic for a consultation where we will fill in a lifestyle analysis and decide if you could benefit from Colon Hydroptherapy. There is a 20% discount if you present the advert on page 13. Please call 722 553 792 for more information.

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KEY FEATURE Car Thieves

By Anne Hernandéz, Costahelp.com

With the summer looming (we hope!) and the anticipated influx of tourists, there are always new scams being thought up to deprive us of our personal belongings! Car thieves, who are mostly operating in supermarket and shopping centre car parks, have a new ’trick’! If you return to your car and put it into reverse or look through the rear window before driving off and see a sticker on the back window, do not stop, drive off and remove it later. The

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car thieves are sticking a paper on the rear window so you just jump out to remove it and invariably leave the engine running and, ladies, leave your bag on the seat. As you get out, they jump in and drive away with your car. They now have not only your vehicle but your shopping and any personal belongings you might have had – your house keys, your money, your credit cards, your passport etc and your personal identity too! Please do not fall foul of these rogues, spread the word and together we can try and beat this latest scam.

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