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Easter has been and gone and to be honest when writing this, spring had not yet quite sprung! However, everyone is busy getting things ready for the coming season and we are proud to welcome so many new and returning clients into this April issue of Key to Mijas Costa for you to enjoy with us. In case you are not aware, the big news is that as per the election promise, the Town Hall has re-instated the Calypso Market in Calahonda which is held every Thursday morning from 10.00 to 14.00 and is already proving to be a very popular event. We are delighted to welcome on board Atletico Las Chapas, the brand new football club on the Coast that everyone is talking about. FA approved coaches training boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 14, finding the stars of tomorrow. So if your child is football crazy, this is the place to go. See page 5 for full details.

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Please help the Positively Pink Charity to ensure that British women can continue to receive free annual breast screening here on the coast. Details of events and how you can help can be found on page 9. During this issue not only will the F1 take place in Cataluña, but you will also be able to see the new season’s Moto GP to include two races in Spain, one in Jerez and the other from Cataluña. See full racing calendar on page 38. New legislation has recently come into force regarding health and safety at work. For more information see page 46. Last but by no means least we have an excellent restaurant guide in this issue with many now open for the summer season. See the Restaurant Guide and Review from pages 51-67. Enjoy the April issue and I look forward to seeing you all again in June.

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KEY BEAUTY Hair Tips from Hair Magic

By Tracy, Hair Magic

Here is some advice that might help you from colours to cuts and condition.

cause a lot of damage and will need to use good moisturizing creams to keep your hair looking healthy and shiny.

BRASSY HAIR TO CLASSY HAIR Q My ash blonde hair has gone brassy. What can I do? A This can be treated easily. First I would recommend you have a trim to remove all the dead ends and then treat your hair with our pigmented shampoo. This is a purple pigmented shampoo, anti-brass treatment. It will knock out any canary yellow tone. Your hair will be refreshed, restored and baby blonde once more.

FROM BLONDE TO DARKER Q I have had blonde hair for too long now and would like to go darker. A Again, I advise you to go to a professional as this can be very tricky. In the long run, with a darker shade your hair will be in much better condition. It it is not done properly, it can fade very quickly and look patchy. Also sometimes it is necessary to pre-pigment the hair before putting a darker colour through. Without this you could run the risk of ending up with green hair! If you have any questions or need some advice about your hair, please come and see us at HAIR MAGIC or email us at tracy@hairmagicspain.com.

I JUST CAN’T AFFORD IT! Q I fancy putting some coloured pieces into my blonde hair for a real change but still want to look really blonde. I don’t have enough money to go to a salon. How can I protect the pieces I want to stay blonde when I use the other colours to prevent them leaking onto my blonde hair and looking a mess? A Please don’t try this yourself. If the brown hair leaks onto the blonde, it will cost you more Euros to put it right. I would suggest you go to a salon’s trainee or junior stylist. It will cost a fraction of the price and there is always a more experienced member of staff overlooking what’s going on. If you do decide to do it yourself, try using conditioner on the blonde hair to form a barrier against the other dye. I CAN’T GROW MY HAIR Q I want to grow my hair longer but whenever I try, it loses all its thickness and falls flat. How can I stop this? A There are a few ways to grow your hair. Layers always work well as they take some of the weight that is pulling your hair flat. A fringe can also help to add shape around your face. HAIR EXTENSIONS are another way to add volume. Your hair will look longer and healthier with just a few hair extensions. DARK TO LIGHT AND LIGHT TO DARK Q My hair has been chocolate brown for some time now and I really want to go light again. I don’t want to wait for it to grow out. What can I do? A I would strongly advise you not to attempt this yourself. There are a few options. We can put some hi-lites in to lift the colour or we can use a colour cleanse but this will only give you one shade lift., whereas hi-lites can give you 2 or 3 shades lighter. You must try to be patient though or you can

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KEY BEAUTY ”Wish” Age-Defying Treatment from Israel As we have expanded our product range and services to accommodate a wider range of clientele we would like to introduce a new concept in specialized skincare. Christina Cosmeceuticals Specialized Skincare range from Israel. Working together with a world class team of Scientists and Cosmeticians, Christina Zehavi utilizes powerful ingredients and advanced technology to produce a comprehensive range of incredibly effective products, giving proven optimal results to promote a clear, healthy and younger looking skin.

By Forum

lasts for approximately 3-4 months. It costs 95.00 euro including a shampoo and blowdry after 4 days. Dr Gray will be in the salon for dermal fillers etc. on Tues 15th May and Tues 12th June from 2pm until 6pm. We stock a full range of Redken and Mary Cohr products. Gift Vouchers available. We speak English, Spanish and German.

One of the specific anti-ageing facial treatments from Christina that we offer in the salon is ‘WISH”, an innovative antiageing treatment for mature skin that slows and reverses skin damage supplementing the body’s natural anti-ageing mechanisms with a rich blend of active ingredients. These active ingredients smooth the skin externally while increasing moisture-nourishment and skin elasticity to treat the appearance of wrinkles from the inside reducing the appearance of expression wrinkles for a smoother, younger appearance. This age defying salon treatment is an 8 step process that reverses and prevents the signs of ageing. It treats external symptoms while protecting the skin’s delicate balance. The unique blend of advanced peptides prevents wrinkle formation and, working together, this blend blocks the neurotransmitter signals that cause muscles to contract. By reducing facial muscle contraction the skin maintains its firmness, thus reducing wrinkle formation. This comprehensive anti-ageing salon treatment is especially designed to address maturing skin and is recommended as a series of 6-12 treatments every 10 weeks or as a single treatment. Please call the salon for more information and introductory prices. Forum is now offering the Brazilian Blowdry, a formaldehyde FREE keratin straightening treatment to promote silky, strong hair with reduced frizz and a natural smoothness that

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KEY BEAUTY Make-up Tips

By Giselle Beck-Davies

If your eyes water after you have applied your make up, then you must use a waterproof mascara and dab a little Vaseline at the outer corner of each eye so that any moisture/tears from the eyes will simply run over the surface of the Vaseline and not smudge or disturb the eye make up underneath. A foundation with an SPF and some protective ingredients is a must in order to defend the skin against damaging environmental factors In order to keep your make up expertly in place try a setting mist and fix spray which you can spritz over your entire face once your make up has been applied. To keep lips soft and supple use a little of a hydrating face mask and dab onto and around your lips, allow it to absorb before applying a moisture rich lipstick. Apply a little loose shimmer onto the tear duct area of your eyes to reflect light and contrast the effect of dark shadows. As brows must be immaculate to frame and complement your eye makeup, make sure you keep them tweezed and trimmed remembering that the brows should begin above the tear duct, arch above the pupil and end in line with the outer corner of the eyes. To give extra definition to the brows, it is important to use a brow pencil. Apply firstly against the brow hairs and then keeping the pencil finely sharpened to give a nice fine stroke and finish by using a brush applicator to subtly groom, set with a little wax or gel. Contouring will give shape and definition to any face shape. Try

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lightly dusting a little matte bronzer 2-3 shades darker than your foundation along your cheek bone. Start at your ear and blend to the apple of your cheek. Gradually build up the product until you get the desired definition and to complement the shading, you can sweep a little highlight across the top of your cheek bones. If you are going to be out and about in hot weather conditions itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to keep skin extra hydrated in order to prevent dehydration which leads to a blotchy, uneven finish on your foundation. To learn more professional Tips and to become a professional Makeup Artist, call or e mail MBA. We offer International qualifications in Fashion & Photographic Make-up. The next one starts on the 17th April 2 afternoons a week until the beginning of July. MBA also run short 2 day Intensive classes. MBA are very fortunate to have a high caliber Celebrity Make-up Artist delivering their Make-up Courses, Lyndsey Cavanagh is very much in demand working on Fashion shoots and Television, and is also the ambassador for Max Factor Ireland. Glamorize Courses are also available to complement the Make-up, Individual Lash Extensions, or Semi-permanent Mascara, which lasts 2 to 3 weeks and is water proof and smudge proof. We also offer MBA brows with lash & brow tinting, very popular even for personal grooming. From short courses to becoming a Beauty Therapist we offer a very high standard of Training, striving for success... through the cascading of knowledge.

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KEY FEATURE Positively Pink Events Positively Pink will be raising money in many different ways this year to ensure that British women on the Costa del Sol will continue to be able to have their free annual breast screening. Please support Positively Pink in any way that you can. The next event is karting, details below: Karting Event Venue Funny Beach Marbella on Sunday 27th May. First race at 1pm and the challenge requires teams of 3 people over the age of 18 to compete in 4 heats to determine the champions. The cost to enter a team is 150 euros which will cover the cost of the venue. Shirts for each team with the event logo and their team name and promotional material for each business will be provided which will be distributed to people attending the event. Each team also needs to raise 100+ euros in sponsorship of which 100% will be donated directly to the charity. You can register for this by emailing info@positively-pink.com and place karting in the subject box. Payment of your 150 euros to

register can be done through the donate button on the website by entering your name and karting. San Juan Positively Pink will be participating and fund raising at the San Juan event on 23rd June on Sabinillas Beach. You can either book a luxury sun bed in the special VIP cordoned off area for this event, or if you just want to participate and use the picnic area, this will cost only 5 Euros. I only have limited information at the moment as the event is still being put together, but you can buy tickets for this event, obtain more information etc from Jan at El Oceanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main reception on 952 587 550. Positively Pinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim this year is to have a variety of events to raise money to continue the breast screening programme, something for everyone to take part in. If you think you could help or have any ideas for events etc., volunteers meet at El Oceano every Tuesday at 11.00.

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KEY BEAUTY Astonishing Academy Astonishing Academy is dedicated to providing exceptional training, education and support to the nail care professionals. You will be trained in nail techniques taught by one of the most respected names in the professional nail industry, Astonishing Nails. We will always strive to provide the highest level of training, education and on-going support. We know what works and what doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in the nail care business. You can benefit from our educatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience through our courses. Upon

By Jagoda Boder successful completion of each course you will receive an Astonishing Nails Certificate. If you would like to see a demonstration of our educator skills, please free to contact us or visit the website to make arrangements: For more information please visit our website: www.astonishingacademy.com astonishingacademy@hotmail.co.uk.

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KEY HEALTH Injury or Joint Replacement Rehabilitation After injury or joint replacement, we will usually undergo physiotherapy to improve mobility of the body. However, the capability of physiotherapy is somewhat limited, as it only deals with movement, and does not work with the quality of the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft tissues. Most people do not understand that soft tissue injury e.g. muscular strain, can take up to 6 weeks to repair, and joint replacement, longer. When we sustain injury, over a short period we will begin to change our posture to accommodate the problem, which quickly becomes a long term change, even though the injury heals. By changing our posture, we start to put strain on other areas of the body which can lead to pain in non associated areas. For example, an ankle injury can lead to a lower back problem. Joint replacement involves massive invasive surgery. As well as the postural changes, the soft tissues around the replacement i.e. muscles and tendons, go into acute tension (this is a form of body self protection), affecting the pain and mobility of that area. Three months after this type of surgery, you should be looking at massage to release this soft tis-

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By Michael Izon, Miraflores Sports Massage & Beauty Centre

sue compaction. Soft tissue release through massage, and working with postural changes helps the person to return to normal mobility and movement. Most muscular strain, e.g. you strain you lower back when bending over, is indicative of already existing muscular tissue tension in the area prior to the injury. Massage is not only curative but is also preventative. A regular massage treatment, every 6-10 weeks will keep your body relaxed and prevent most muscular injuries from occurring. STOP PRESS... NEW PRICES To help in these times of crisis, when you bring your copy of Key to Mijas Costa with you, we have reduced prices to 40 euros/hour. This is the best price on the coast for clinical therapy!!! From 1st May Mike will be working mobile so please contact him on the number in the ad.

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KEY HEALTH Why would you consider coming to see an Osteopath?

By Chris Howard

If you have some pain or discomfort that’s worrying you or preventing you from living your normal life, then you should come to see an osteopath. That’s because (and of course I am biased!) I believe that osteopaths provide you with the best entry level of differential diagnosis in a clinical setting than any other comparable medical profession available. (i.e. what is the problem/diagnosis? but more importantly what it’s not). This is what your really get when you see an osteopath. Osteopaths are trained to be a bit like a detective, trying to establish a working diagnosis for the patient’s pain or discomfort by using a process of questioning (diagnostic sieve) and physical testing, to eliminate the possibility of there being any serious pathology or illness before starting treatment. Osteopathy’s main focus is on the structural and functional working of the body as a whole, i.e. something can’t work properly if its injured or damaged.(whether it’s your elbow or you heart) and because the Musculo-skeletal system, your body, which the osteopath examines, supports and connects all the other systems of the body together into one whole, (endocrine, hormonal, respiratory, cardio-vascular, gastrointestinal and neurological) any internal disorder and disease is reflected from within the body and can be tested

for and detected by a trained and skilled osteopath using medical clinical differential diagnosis. An osteopath can take your blood pressure, pulse, listen for any heart abnormalities such as vale dysfunction or arrhythmia, examine you for circulation problems or anemia, examine the base of your eyes using a special torch for other evidence of blood pressure or illness and so on. In other words, osteopaths take ALL the information they have gathered to try to discover and deal with the cause of the discomfort rather than just treating the symptoms. This makes them safe as they are aware that they can’t treat everything and will refer patients on to other medical specialists if necessary for second opinions, blood analysis/x-rays/ ultrasound/scans or other forms of treatment. Osteopathy is a distinctive health-care profession recognized by an Act of Parliament (1997) giving Osteopaths independent professional medical status. In the next issue I will explain what happens when you first visit an osteopath.

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KEY HEALTH Prepare Yourself for the Summer Season

By Anne Stark

After a mild winter, spring is the time to prepare yourself for the summer season. My inexpensive Get Results treatments will help you to get the perfect start for your preparation. Genie Complete will help you to get into those summer clothes. Slimming and toning treatments with proven results come with a price that won’t break the bank. Suitable for men and women of any age. Slimming to reduce fat and toning to improve your muscle tone. If your problem is cellulite or water retention, come for a consultation and we can plan the best treatment or combination of treatments for you. A course of treatments is required. Prices start from 25 Euros for the stomach area and 35 Euros for stomach and legs. If it’s your back or you need your buttocks lifting, this is all possible with your qualified Genie practitioner, together with this excellent equipment. Water retention is a problem for many people. Lymphatic drainage will help your lymphatic system to work better. Always when people are overweight, we should investigate if there is any medical reason for this. I have teamed together with Inez Rix who is a specialist in nutrition. If you need any information, you are welcome to call her on 674 273 375. She will answer your questions. Many people have found the Genie 10-minute Miracle non-surgical face lift treatment to be the best way of naturally improving your facial muscles. You can see a picture of Marijke on page 14. Below she will tell you her thoughts about the treatment: “I got Bell’s palsy 13 years ago after giving birth to my son and at the same time my father passed away - trauma. The right side of my face has been paralysed without any sensation on that side, a heavy feeling like you have 2 kg more weight on that side. I met Anne a few years ago, a WOMAN with lots of energy and charisma. She has been working with a machine called Genie for a while and called me to try out a special treatment just for Bell’s palsy - just amazing results. First I started to get my sensation back and then the right side of my mouth has begun to go up to a normal smile I am on my way to my old self after 10 sessions- but I am going to continue for a 2nd course of 10 sessions - I am so happy that I started with this fantastic Genie machine. Call Anne if you think this could be helpful for you. Thank you so much Anne for giving me your knowledge in this area” - Marijke Togeretz My medical pedicure is not only foot care for the elderly but treatment for feet in need of removal of hard skin and nail care, finishing with a polish, perfect for open-toed shoes. Feel the difference with micro-dermabrasion. Express facial treatment lasts 30 minutes costing 35 Euros. Helps cell removal and gives your skin that fresh, youthful look. Remember we can use exfoliation with dermabrasion all over the body. Come and have a consultation.

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KEY HEALTH Zirconium Crowns

By Chris Weir, Sonrisa

There have been many different types of crowns used in dentistry, but they all have had disadvantages. The strongest and most durable crowns have been the porcelain fused to ceramic type. The biggest disadvantage of these crowns is the aesthetic appearance, they don’t transmit light like natural teeth so they are not as natural looking, and after a few years they show a black margin which is unsightly. The all porcelain crowns have weaknesses and are prone to fracture under stress. But now we have a new crown material called Zirconium. It is very strong and can be used anywhere in the dentition. Advantages of Zirconium: 1. a) Very strong material b) Has very good aesthetics c) The cement line is thin and doesn’t show a black line d) Less tooth has to be removed for the crown preparation e) It is biocompatible and non allergenic f) It is translucent like natural teeth The material, Zirconium, is often referred to as ceramic steel because it is so strong. The colour is white/ivory which is

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ideal for replacing tooth substance. It has high hardness and tensile strength and is a good insulator which reduces the chance of sensitivity. 2. We have had over 20 years experience of the material because it has been used in the medical profession for hip replacements with no adverse reactions, and is bio-compatible. It is made from zirconium oxide, which is a ceramic material which was used extensively in the aero-space industry. The crown is made up from a thin shell of zirconium (a coping) with a softer porcelain layer fused on top to give a very strong natural looking restoration. Zirconium can also be used for multi-unit bridges to replace missing teeth and for veneers. 3. The bottom line is they are they more expensive. Yes, they cost a little more than porcelain/metal ceramic crowns, but they will last longer and you won’t get the horrible black margin showing after a few years. One of the most common reasons for replacing porcelain/metal ceramic crowns is not failure of the crown, but the unsightly appearance of the black margins that show after a few years as the gum margin recedes.

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KEY HEALTH Thermal Auricular Therapy Hopi Ear Candles (often shortened to Ear Candles) are hollow tubes traditionally made from organically grown flax, extracts of honey, beeswax and herbs. These candles provide a non-invasive treatment of the ears which are used in a variety of conditions in a practice often know as Thermal Auricular Therapy. The use of ear candles is thought to be thousands of years old and was seen in Egypt, Greece and Rome, although it is the Native American Hopi Indian tribe that had the most recent influence on modern Europe and helped to term the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hopi ear candleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The treatment is very relaxing. The client need only concern himself with lying fairly still in a comfortable position whilst the Hopi candle is gently inserted in their ear. When lit, the candles have a slight sucking action often referred to as the chimney principle, drawing out impuri-

By Pat Kaines ties to the surface where they can be gently removed. Some of the wax can be found in the lower section of the candle after removal from the ear, or some could even work its way up to the surface 24 - 48 hours later. The rising air inside the ear sets up a vibration which gently massages the eardrum. This can help to regulate the pressures involved inside the ear. The flow of air within the candle creates a circulation of concentrated vapour. This is both soothing and calming and protects the irritated areas. The session is not complete until I have given the client a facial massage using the Manual Lymphatic Drainage routine. This helps with further drainage both of the ears and sinuses and increases relaxation. So why not give me a call and book a session and discover for yourselves this wonderful and gentle treatment.

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KEY SPORTS Football Round-Up

By Steve Billingham

ENGLAND v HOLLAND - WEMBLEY February 29 An experimental side skippered by Scott Parker although Steven Gerrard had returned. There was no Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck played as the lone striker with Ashley Young and Adam Johnson as wingers. Scott Parker, again with a good engine, made some good blocks and Johnson and Micah Richards combined well down the right hand side. Johnson looked prepared to run at and twist and turn defenders. Robben put the Dutch ahead after 57 minutes with a jinxing run and low left footed finish and Huntelaar made it 2 with a close range header a minute later. Chris Smalling was involved in a nasty collision and stretchered off and Frazier Campbell of Sunderland came on for his first cap. Gary Cahill pulled a goal back for England after 85 minutes then Ashley Young equalised, clipping the ball over the keeper after Phil Jones had laid it back to Theo Walcott for an exquisite first time through ball. Robben curled his second in after 91 minutes albeit with a deflection to make it 3-2 to Holland. The England side was arguably too experimental with too many youngsters in. MANCHESTER UNITED v ATHLETIC BILBAO EUROPA LEAGUE 8TH March Bilbao is a useful side containing several Spanish internationals. However, after 21 minutes and a good build up, Hernandez’s shot was parried and Wayne Rooney followed up to give United the lead. Fernando Llorente levelled up for Bilbao with a header just before half time off a Sussieta cross. De Marco after some neat passing and a chip through put Bilbao ahead on 71 minutes with a left foot finish into the corner. Then his razor blade shot on the turn was well saved by De Gea but Munain followed up and buried. A careless handball at the other end led to a penalty. This was con-

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verted by Wayne Rooney to make it 2-3. In the return leg in Bilbao, Fernando Llorente scored with a cracking volley off a long ball after 23 minutes precisely placed into the far corner. He had been a handful both games. This left Manchester United needing to score 3 goals to qualify. Ireola’s jinxing run twisting and turning Rio Ferdinand ended in a shot narrowly wide after 53 minutes. It says a lot when the right back is as attacking and enterprising as this. A deflected De Marco shot after 65 minutes sends United packing. ‘Rooney isn’t with it tonight,’ remarked an observer. Then he goes and sticks a 25 yard curler in with 10 minutes remaining. GOLF The Andalucian Open which took place on the Aloha Golf Course in Marbella between March 15 - 18 was won by Frenchman Julien Quesne (150-1) with a 17 under par total. 2 shots back, Italian prodigy, MatteoManassero, was runner up with Spaniard Eduardo De La Riva third on 14 under. One of the favourites, Miguel Angel Jimenez, finished tied 7th on 11 under with second favourite Robert Rock back in tied 17th on 8 under. Then it was over to Agadir in Morocco the following week for the Trophee Hassan 11 tournament. Robert Rock took 11 at the fourth hole in the first round which all but ended his Masters qualification chances. The tournament was won by Northern Ireland’s Michael Hoey with a 17 under par total. THE ROCKET IS BACK! Ronnie O’Sullivan captured his first ranking title for 2 years in February, beating Stephen Maguire 9-7 in the final of the German Masters which was held in Berlin. The next tournament on the snooker calendar was won by Ding Jun Hui who beat Mark Selby 9-6 in the final at Newport on February 19.

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KEY LEISURE Cruises from only 399 Euros

By Calypso Travel

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KEY FEATURE Special Tribute for Annemarie Philipps, Musical Director of the Choir & Orchestra “Collegium Musicum Costa del Sol” On 29 March 2012, the Marbella Town Hall paid a special tribute to Annemarie Philipps in respect of the 20 years’ work she has dedicated to Collegium Musicum as Musical Director. Many of Annemarie’s friends were gathered for the presentation of a special honour handed to Annemarie by the Mayor, Angeles Muñoz. In her tribute the Mayor referred to the fact that it is people such as Annemarie, who show such dedication and hard work that make Marbella and the Costa del Sol a better place for all of us. Other tributes were spoken by Count Rudolf von Schoenburg (the Honorary President of the Society), Don Cándido Fernández Ledo of the Banús Foundation, the German Consul, Guenther Necas and Delyth Bressington, the President of Collegium Musicum. All expressed their appreciation for the wonderful work Annemarie has done over so many years for Collegium Musicum and the magical way in which she brings together people from so many different backgrounds and nationalities and directs them in music-making of such a high standard. The members of Collegium Musicum have also celebrated this mile-

stone. On March 18th some 100 members and guests enjoyed a wonderful Gala Evening held at the Mijas Play Restaurant in La Cala de Mijas in honour of Annemarie. There was a special jazz session played by 5 members of the Brass section of the Málaga Orchestra who came all the way to show how much Annemarie’s contribution to the musical life on this coast is appreciated by the professional musicians as well as our own amateur members. After speeches made by Brigitte Sociás, the longest-standing member of Collegium Musicum, and Count Rudi, the formalities concluded with the President, Delyth Bressington, making a presentation to Annemarie. Then they danced the night away!!!! Collegium Musicum holds rehearsals every week in Fuengirola and are currently rehearsing for their performances of Mozart’s “Requiem” at the beginning of June. They are always happy to welcome new members into both orchestra and choir and at present are specifically looking for string players. More details on our website www. colmus.org or 952 775492 / 659 111 526.

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KEY FEATURE Dario Meets Englebert

By Dario Poli

A regular visitor to Marbella and the Costa del Sol is Engelbert, a name I first heard when I was sitting in my father’s car heading into the City of Leicester in 1967. The car radio was playing and we heard a most wonderful voice, singing a beautiful new ballad called, “Please Release Me.” My father, who had been a trained Opera singer in his younger days, simply said to me. “Dario you have just heard a voice in a million the best quality voice Britain has ever produced. This voice and that song will be a massive success. Remember my words.” His prediction was correct, because Engelbert rose from the tough beginnings of his singing career as Gerry Dorsey, to one of the biggest International Superstars of our time and “Please Release Me” has remained one of his most recognised hits and all time favourites with his devoted fans. As Arnold Dorsey, he was one of ten children born in Madras, India, to British Army officer Mervyn Dorsey and his wife Olive who moved to Leicester and my connection with Engelbert began, when his brother Erwin, walked into the popular restaurant that I owned at that time, situated in the town centre opposite BBC Radio Leicester. We hit it off immediately and Erwin and I became good friends and he came with their father” Mr Dorsey Senior“, a proud and upright man in stature and in character and on one memorable occasion, met my father. Both men took to one another immediately. They shared several things in common one being the adoration of Engelbert’s superb voice, and the second that they both had a passion for “arm wrestling”. My father and Mr Dorsey senior though retired, were physically strong. Both men had never been beaten in arm wrestling, even against younger and fitter athletes, but in the restaurant neither was able to put one another’s arm down, so each contest ended in a draw and a friendly celebration followed, with a good glass of red wine on the house. Engelbert’s career continued to go from strength to strength. He swept every audience before him with his great voice, natural charm and good looks, combined with good management and Engelbert’s unfailing instinct for choosing good songs. Hit followed hit. “The Last Waltz,” “Quando, Quando, Ouando,” “Spanish Eyes,” “Les Bicyclettes De Belsize,” “A Man Without Love,” “Red Roses For My Lady” and many more successes followed. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” “Ten Guitars,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “Il Mondo (My World),” “Misty Blue,” “Yours Until Tomorrow,” “After the Lovin’,” “Wonderland by Night,” “A Man Without Love,” “From Here To Eternity” and many more. From Japan to the Americas; everyone wanted Engelbert, the singing sensation, and in Leicester the people were so proud of their homegrown star. He has never forgotten his roots and his family, and still

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resides in the Leicestershire countryside. During this fun time with the Dorsey family, Erwin invited me to accompany him to the Isle of Man to help him make his return to show business, as he had been a very good singer in his own right. I agreed to go with him and that decision changed my entire life. This meeting with Eddie thrust me into the spotlight of a world of music and show business, and as a young man in my early twenties, I was hooked and later I teamed up with my sister Delia and formed the singing duo Dario and Delia and my eyes still filled with stardust, became a professional artist and commenced our own climb for recognition, performing around the world, in most of the best-known venues with TV and radio appearances to our credit and working with some of the best names in the business like Buddy Greco and Dave Allen, but I kept in touch with Erwin (Eddie Dorsey). Years passed and I did not meet Engelbert until the nineties. I had just co- written a piece of music on the subject of Nostradamus with the International record producer Roberto Danova and once again, I met his brother Erwin purely by chance in a local Leicestershire pub. Erwin introduced my music to Engelbert who invited me to his home which had a room lined with gold discs. I liked him from the word go as he immediately put me at ease during our chat. On the advice of Engelbert, a recording of an exciting, innovative and original new piece called “Nostradamus” was produced and being with him over this period, I learned a lot from him about what it takes to achieve success. I was invited to join him, his beautiful wife Pat, his son and personal manager Scott to Hamburg, and saw him perform live to huge audiences. It was sensational; the German public went crazy for him, and the audience, totally captivated by his performance showered literally hundreds of “Red Roses,” on the stage. He is the consummate professional of everything that he sang, said and did, and Engelbert has received scores of “Gold and Silver Record Awards” for successful singles and albums and has collaborated with almost all of the most famous names in the music industry, with regular appearances on TV, all over the world. He also supports a charity in America. His family are hospitable people in an unpretentious way, helping those who genuinely need them. But I sincerely believe that Engelbert’s voice is the most potent source of healing I know. Long may he continue to use his voice to bring joy to others? To top his outstanding career the BBC has recently chosen Engelbert to represent the UK for Eurovision Song Contest, so we, and all his fans wish him well on the night! “I consider myself fortunate to have had the privilege to have met Engelbert, this great performer of music”

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KEY FEATURE Happy Harmonies! The Mijas La Cala Lions, together with their affiliate the Diabetic Support Group, were present to offer assistance at the 4th Annual Barbershop Convention held this year at the Sunset Beach and Torrequebrada hotels in Benalmadena between the 22nd and 25th March. Several hundred ‘BarberShoppers’ from across Spain, the UK and Europe attended to demonstrate their vocal expertise during a series of contests and concerts. A truly harmonious programme was enjoyed both by the convention delegates and the general

By The Mijas La Cala Lions public who attended the concerts. You may be aware of the sad passing on 30th March of Lion and Diabetic Support Group co-founder, Frank Bowles (see page 13). Indeed Frank’s many and varied activities included singing, together with his wife Anne, in a barbershop quartet. Sadly he was too ill to join her for the convention. Anne Bowles is pictured above with the Mayor of Benalmadena, Señor Javier Carnero.

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KEY EVENTS Events organized by the Foreigners’ Dept., Mijas Town Hall

In May Informative Talk in English “How to Legalise your House in Mijas). Date and place to be confirmed. For more information and booking: 952 58 90 10. 4th - 11th May - Excursion to Southern Morocco, “Wonders of Nature” – The excursion with the Costa del Sol Culture Bus is organized by VIA Reisen in collaboration with the For. Dept. 819 Euros – Information and Bookings: 951 881 860. 11th May Spring Concert of the Choir, T.I.M.S. – The International Music Society – Concert Hall, La Cala Town Hall at 7.00 p.m. Tickets at 5 Euros – for more information 952 58 90 10. 15th May - Concert of the Danish Choir “Horsholm-Koret”. Parish Church Mijas Village at 7.00 p.m. Free entrance. For more information 952 58 90 10. 22nd May - 15th June Photography Exhibition of last year’s Mijas International Festival presented by the Club “Friends in Focus”, Tourist Office, Mijas Village. 29th May Charity Football Match - with the “Bolton Wanderers” Veterans. Osunillas Football Pitch from 5-7 p.m. For more information 952 58 90 10. 8th -10th June - Mijas International Festival. An International festival packed with stands, music, dance, cuisine, handicrafts and more from over 20 different countries. An unforgettable experience. Art Exhibitions

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Ensalada Mixta! A new exhibition by local artists Margit Björklund, Elaine Carlton and Sally Huntington runs until May 14th. This time the three artists are joined by Richard Wood and Ian Hunter who will each be showing some of their latest work. The exhibition can be seen at Jinete, Carretera La Cala Golf Km 4.5, Mijas Costa. It is open every day except Friday between 13:00-22:00. Further details from 952 119 170. Continuations! Margit Björklund from Sweden and Elaine Carlton from England continue to show some of their latest work in a joint Art Exhibition at Dibleys Tapas Bar, C./ Marbella 9, La Cala de Mijas (opposite St. Teresa’s Church). This exhibition can be seen until 24th April. Opening hours: daily 11- 21. Sally Huntington A solo exhibition showing the work of Sally Huntington is at The Sussex Bar in La Cortijera, La Cala de Mijas. The exhibition runs until 15th May and can be viewed daily from 10.00 – 19.00. Further details 952 493 409. Art at Mijas Playa Lavinia Croft is joining textile artist Elaine Carlton in showing their work at the exciting venue: Mijas Playa in La Cala de Mijas. Elaine’s work has been produced in black and white with a bit of sparkle to fit right in with the lovely decor of the venue and Lavinia is showing some of her enchanting flowers which add calm and beauty to this wonderful wedding venue. The exhibition runs until June and can be viewed daily from 13.00 – 15.00 and then 19.00 until 22.00. Further information on 952 493 749.

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KEY FEATURE Buyers Warned to Avoid Cutting Corners on Property Purchases

Potential buyers of property in Spain were warned on 21st March to avoid cutting corners when purchasing a home or holiday apartment. Estate agents, lawyers and property developers who offer ways to save money and speed up the Spanish conveyancing system may lead to purchasers ending up with hugely expensive headaches later on, the British Embassy warned. Despite the well-known problems facing thousands of past purchasers of property in Spain, the Embassy is aware that there are still property industry representatives who are trying to tempt future buyers with apparently attractive methods to secure their dream homes more quickly or cheaply. Such offers may in fact be very bad value. “You should exercise extreme caution if an estate agent, promoter or lawyer urges you to cut corners to save money or time”, said Embassy property adviser, Alex Brown. “The Spanish property conveyancing system is different to the UK. When you choose an estate agent, promoter or lawyer to help with your purchase, check that they are qualified, reliable professionals and have significant experience of operating in Spain and expert knowledge of how the system works.” Although the vast majority of British property owners enjoy life in

By British Embassy Madrid Spain and have had no problems, thousands of British ex-pats are facing some kind of legal problem with their homes, some because they were advised to cut corners during the purchasing process. Many others are facing difficulties through no fault of their own, caught up in the complexities of Spanish planning regulations. “There is a wealth of information on the Embassy’s UKinSpain website“, said Alex Brown. “We strongly urge people to check the advice in full, make sure they use fully qualified, reputable advisers throughout the purchase process, and avoid any kind of ‘dodgy deal’ that could end up costing huge amounts of heartache and hard-earned money later on.” The advice came as thousands of Britons headed for the annual ‘A Place in the Sun’ show in London from 30th March until 1st April, aimed at potential purchasers of property abroad. The show’s website www.aplaceinthesun.com/ offers information about legal and tax issues when buying overseas. Further Embassy advice on buying property in Spain can be found on the UKinSpain website at: http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-forbritish-nationals/living-in-spain/property-in-spain.

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KEY FEATURE Finding and Using a Language Tutor Whatever route you have chosen for your learning, you might want to consider adding a language tutor into the mix. This way you will be able to regularly practise speaking (much more so than you would in a group lesson) and you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. You don’t have to take lessons every week; many tutors will be happy for you to schedule the occasional lesson as you see fit, or possibly fix up an e-learning arrangement where you can send them questions or exercises for them to mark and comment on. A good tutor will be able to advise you on learning materials, and will adapt to your learning style, concentrate on your areas of concern, and answer each question as it comes up. That is the beauty of one-to-one tuition: it’s flexible, and personalised. Where Can I Find a Good Tutor? You may find tutors advertised in local newspapers. A fantastic resource is language-school-tutors.com, which matches students with teachers all over the world and is free for students. Because there’s a tiny fee for tutors, it’s possible that it will appeal most to professionals for whom this is an investment in a career rather than a part-time hobby, so there’s an element of filtering out people who are just doing “a bit of tutoring on the side”. Of course, if you’re looking for a Spanish or French tutor, you could also try emailing me – languagetuition@gmail.com. Word of mouth Perhaps you know someone who is taking lessons; it’s even more likely that there will be someone in your wider network who can help. Post a Status update to your Facebook profile: “Anyone know…”? Or, even better, tweet the question: that way you are not limited to responses from people to whom you are linked with directly. You may well get responses from language tutors themselves searching twitter for new students. Although that can feel like being spammed, don’t dismiss them – it’s worth investigating what they have to offer. How Do I Know If They Are Any Good? Many people prefer to use native speakers, and understandably so. Their accent will be flawless, their grammar effortlessly correct. But non-native speakers, on the other hand, know what it’s like to learn the language themselves and are perhaps better aware of the potential difficulties and how the language relates to English, so don’t dismiss them. It’s best, though, if they have lived in the country whose language they are teaching you, and/or spent some time intensively studying it at university. If they have been recommended via word of mouth, you already know how good they are. They

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By Claire Handscombe

may also have references posted up on their LinkedIn profile, or these could be available by email if you ask for them. Other factors to consider include how long they have been teaching (though some are naturals from day one), and how much they are charging: too low a fee can indicate that they do not think of themselves as a professional. It’s essential that you have a good rapport with them: those first faltering words in a new language can be nerve-wracking, and it’s important to feel safe. Bearing that in mind, you might want to ask for an initial telephone conversation or meeting over coffee, or a sample lesson, though you will usually be expected to pay for this. Trust Them! Language tutors are professionals. And it may seem obvious, but they are also two other things: linguists, with an understanding of how languages work, and teachers, who understand how people learn best. Feel free to ask them if you are not sure what the purpose of a particular exercise is. But if they say you need to learn your verbs, they have good reasons for this; if they recommend you don’t yet read a certain text, or tell you that it will confuse you if they answer a certain question you have and they would prefer to wait until a later lesson, trust them. There is method in their madness. Homework Don’t fall into the trap of thinking an hour’s lesson a week ought to do the trick. Imagine if you didn’t clean your teeth in between visits to the dentist’s: how painful would those visits be? So if you are having regular lessons, make sure that at least a couple of times a week you open your book and read over the vocabulary, or even better do the exercises your tutor will set if you ask for them. Life is very busy for many of us, so don’t set unrealistic goals – even ten minutes twice a week will mean that you progress faster and maximise your investment in the lessons this way. (For many people, “little and often” is better than one big chunk.) And don’t leave it till the night before! If you have learned something new in your lesson which your homework is designed to reinforce it’s best to look at it while the tutor’s explanation is still fresh in your mind, and while you still have time to email them with any questions. Regular homework really does make a difference. Want to win a copy of Conquering Babel? The competition is hosted from my blog - conqueringbabel.wordpress.com/ competition. Head over to the blog and leave a comment saying why you want to learn a language. The answer that Claire likes best will earn its author a copy.

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KEY PETS The Importance of Worming your Puppy Correctly with a Proper Treatment & Time Schedule

By Graham Stark, Macfin Rottweilers

Disgusting as it may seem, many puppies are born with worms, round worms, usually Toxocara Canis. This type of worm can do all sorts of damage to your new puppy’s intestines, not to mention the fact if it is not tackled promptly, can result in death of your new pet. Another fact is that children can become infected with it. The prime reason for puppies being infected is due to lack of care by the owner of the mother, She must be wormed prior to breeding, one day before the calculated birth date of the litter, then again one day after the birth of the pups. If this procedure is not carried out, puppies can become infected with the larvae while still in the womb. This particular worm migrates through the animal’s body, finds a nice spot to hibernate and becomes dormant, waiting for the right time to wake up, when it completes its migration. When a bitch becomes pregnant, these dormant larvae reactivate, migrating across the placenta and infect the puppies. During the final migration stage, the worms pass through the lungs of the pups, from there, making their way to the intestines, where their development is completed, become adult worms and start laying eggs, thus the cycle starts all over again.

ated on a patient suffering from this dreaded illness, without finding parasites present.

The worm eggs infest the environment of the puppies, ready to infect a new dog or worse an unsuspecting child. Many so called experts claim that parasites are not a major problem to adult health. Ask yourself how many times you have taken a worming treatment or zapped yourself to rid your system of such parasites. Then consider the claim by leading cancer surgeons, that without fail, they have never oper-

I suppose like everything else, the responsible section of society are already following most of the required advised procedures but it’s the irresponsible members of society who just don’t care.

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It is in the interest of humanity that anyone breeding dogs or owning a dog no matter how small, should fully understand the importance of using a proper worming procedure on a 3 to 4 month schedule. We use only Drontal Plus which may be a little costly but for sure works, as before we have used many different products recommended by various vets, only to find they were not suitable, namely Piperazine, Panacur, to name a few. REMEMBER always clean up behind your dog no matter how small, as your dog can be leaving those dangerous eggs all over the place, infecting children and other animals. Also those expensive yearly injections for Rabies and the 7-series Cocktail can be totally useless if your dog has not been properly wormed. For the same reasons if your dog for some reason becomes ill, it is much simpler to treat a dog of any kind who is worm free, than one who has never been wormed correctly.

If you are not sure or require any advice you can email nikorottweilersmf@gmail.com.

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KEY PETS French Bulldogs

By Joanna Oxley Barlow

Frenchbullrus is everything Bulldog, offering a couple of legal top quality litters a year. We are now active in the rescue field, so if you could offer a Bulldog a good home, please contact us. 20 years working in this field, we offer professional grooming of all breeds, boarding, dietry advice and run over 6 animal welfare sites. You can follow our direct links to our Facebook pages by going to our links page on www. frenchbullrus.com. All our puppies are brought up in our family home and are of a pure blood line with both parents holding full FCI pedigrees. Go to our website to view our photo albums. Facebook allows you to meet our many clients and the dogs we groom, our past litters of puppies and people who have adopted a rescue Bulldog from us. Here you will find we are very active and on call to answer any questions you may have, and you will receive the lastest news on rescue dogs in need, dietry advice and dates of where you can meet us in person at one of the many charity events we go to, or places that we give talks on different aspects of animal care. You are welcome to email us on frenchbullrus@hotmail.com or simply call Joanna 661 152 451.

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Calahonda Dog Show Gary Joynson of the Calahonda Dog School is in the process of organising a Dog Show in Calahonda Park, anticipated to be at the end of June. It is early days yet, but please check his Facebook page (see ad on this page) for further developments. Dog Park in La Cala My Facebook comment on the sorry state that the new dog park in La Cala was left in by members of the public received a lot of comments. I hope by now that the guilty parties have been back to clear up the mess left by their dogs. The Town Hall have very kindly given us a dog park in La Cala in front of the La Noria Urbanisation but please only let your dog enjoy it if you are a responsible dog owner and can clean up any doggie mess that your own dog may make there so that the park can continue for the future enjoyment of ALL dog owners and that the Town Hall is encouraged to provide us with more such parks in the local area.

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KEY MOTOR Streets of London in Los Claveles, La Cala will once again be the dedicated Motor Sports venue for 2012 showing live Formula 1 and Moto GP events in HD throughout the season so if you would like to join like minded motor sport enthusiasts, see the calendar below for events for this issue. Streets bar and kitchen will be open for drinks and snacks during the events so we look forward to seeing you there. Formula 1 and Moto GP Calendar for this Issue

F1 22nd April BAHRAIN Sakhir 13th May SPAIN Cataluña 27th May MONACO Monte Carlo 10th June CANADA Montreal Moto GP 29th April SPAIN Jerez 6th May PORTUGAL Estoril 20th May FRANCE Le Mans 3rd June SPAIN Cataluña 17th June GREAT BRITAIN Silverstone

KEY MOTOR Porsches and St Patrick – SOL Classic Car Club’s March Run

By Jean Joss

Club member Ian Couch organised this month’s run – with the help of his son Michael - while he was still on a drill ship in the Far East and using the computer programme, Google Ear th, classic cars combined with up-to-the-minute technology. The family turned out in two of Ian’s three Porsches (he’s a long-time fan of the marque) to take the other members on a spectacular route nor th of Malaga into the mountains round Antequera. The day began at Alhaurin el Grande and finished with an excellent lunch in the Venta Jose Carlos on the outskir ts of Malaga. Between times drivers and passengers enjoyed the scenery with a shor t stop at El Torcal and a tapas break. In keeping with the date,

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they were given a quiz sheet on St Patrick and things Irish and Chrissie Blackburn (whose husband drives a Rolls Royce Silver Spur) enter tained everyone with some Irish songs. Planning for a technical meeting this month and next month’s run is under way – keep looking at the website www.solclassiccarclub.net for more details. Classic fans are always welcome at any Club events. Photos:

Replica, Porsche 356 Speedster, 1954 Porsche 996 Carerra 4S, 2000 Supplied by Richard Joss

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KEY FINANCE Sighs of Relief in Athens The sighs of relief in Athens and Frankfurt were almost audible in the UK last week after private investors agreed to a deal on Greek debt which allows the next bailout to go ahead. It was touch and go whether they would. Fortunately 86% of them did and participation will increase to 96% when ‘collective action clauses’, put in place to avoid any deal being scuppered by a minority, are implemented. The deal is harsh. Private investors swap existing bonds, for new ones worth less than half of the originals. On top of this the new bonds pay less interest and will be repaid later. But it means that Greece will avoid defaulting on bonds due for repayment next week. Things might be alright for a bit in Europe now, but there’s still a long way to go before the euro’s sovereign debt issues are solved and we can really break out into song. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to keep the UK policy at 0.5% in March, making it three whole years that the rate hasn’t moved and the outlook suggests that rates will stay put for a good while yet. It is not so clear for asset purchases and with so much uncertainty around the ‘wait-and-see’ approach seems the most sensible option, at least until the impact of October and February’s schemes are assessed. News from the Bank of England’s Q1 Inflation Attitudes Survey revealed a drop in households’ expectations of inflation in the year ahead from 4.1% in November, to 3.5% in February. UK service sector continues to grow but lost some momentum. The services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped from 56 in January to 53.8 in February. Despite the monthly drop, the indication is

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By Moneycorp that the sector is still expanding. The survey showed new orders increased which helped to boost employment. This in turn sent the confidence reading to its highest level in a year. Nonetheless, the external environment is challenging and rising oil prices have forced firms to absorb higher costs. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to be enough to offset government spending cuts, which present a sizeable headwind to the labour market. Eurozone rates stay put but economic forecasts fall. The ECB also left interest rates unchanged last week in spite of the pressure on inflation from higher oil prices. Eurozone rates have been at 1% for three consecutive months now. President Draghi is confident that the second round of loans to banks has averted the immediate threat of another financial crisis in the Eurozone and “removed tail risk from the environment”. But it hasn’t prevented the ECB from revising down its forecast for GDP growth to between -0.5% and 0.3% in 2012 and between 0% and 2.2% in 2013. The US service sector expanded in February. The Institute for Supply Management’s index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 57.3 points, up from 56.8 in January. This is the fastest rate of expansion in a year. US labour market improves again. The US economy added more than 227,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate stayed at 8.3% but this is still well below last year’s rate and at its lowest since 2009. The persistent improvement in the US labour market over the last few months will help to cement confidence that its economy is gathering strength and will continue to recover.

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KEY LAW What to Do When the Community Does Not Want To Start Legal Action in Court

By Jose Luis Navarro, Intercalaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Solicitor and Property Administrator

It is quite common to face cases in which it is clear that the community should start legal action against some owners, but for whatever reasons this never happens.

outstanding community fees pending payment but the community does not approve of taking them to court; b) There are some owners who have made some works in their private flats and have changed the configuration and aesthetics of the building, etc.

For instance: a) There are many owners who have some

It is also common that the actions to be taken are not against any owner of the community but a third party. For example: a) The community paid for work that was not done properly and you want to claim for rectifying it; b) There are construction defects in the building but the community does not take legal action against the developer; c) The community is entitled to ask for compensation as a result of some damage caused by a neighbour or another third party etc. In all these cases, the Spanish Civil Code provides that any owner of the community is entitled to act in court on behalf of the interests of the community, but we should take into consideration that all the advantages he may get from the court decision would remain for the benefit of the community. On the contrary, this owner will have to suffer and to pay for all the inconvenience and consequences if the court ruling goes against the community. This means that if the owner wins the case on behalf of the community, he will not personally gain any advantage, but, conversely, if the owner loses the court case, he will have to pay for all the costs because the community would not be obliged to pay anything. Taking all of this into consideration, it would be worth taking legal action on behalf of the community when the situation seems to be clear, but this weapon should only be used in a reasonable way, so, as always, take proper advice before going ahead.

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KEY FINANCE Funeral Plans When most of us first came to live here in Spain, possibly not one of us gave much thought about the fact that we would eventually be dying here. Probably it never even occurred to us that our relatives or friends back in the UK would end up having to make funeral arrangements. The cost of a funeral has historically increased above the normal levels of inflation and this is a situation that is predicted to continue. A funeral costing just £850 fifteen years ago would cost nearer £2,750 now. It is impossible to say what that cost might be in five or ten or more years’ time.

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By Rightway Insurance & Finance What is certain is that a Funeral Plan, which is bought now at today’s prices, or paid for in convenient monthly instalments, would provide the amount required to pay for the services of a Funeral Director. This would enable the Funeral Director to carry out all the necessary arrangements and documentation in respect of your planned wishes when the inevitable happens. It will not cost your family one-penny more – whenever it is ultimately needed. For the benefit of your friends and loved ones that you will leave behind, consider a Funeral Plan, which is available from Right Way Insurance & Finance, your local agent.

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KEY FINANCE Qrops - The Risks of Doing Nothing Stephen Ward was a member of the UK Government’s Pensions Industry Working Group advising HMRC on the pensions’ legislation changes which introduced Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) in the 2006 Finance Act. He is also the author of the definitive textbook on pension taxation, “Tolley’s Pensions Taxation 2011-12”. A QROPS is a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme. It is a mechanism that allows an ex-pat with a UK pension fund to transfer their fund to an overseas location. What are the key benefits of a QROPS? The key benefits of having your pension fund in a QROPS as opposed to in a UK scheme include: 1. Greater flexibility of benefits – a higher lump sum can be possible if required. You can now withdraw up to 40% of the fund at age 55, (plus all investment growth), with tax at less than 1% on this amount. And income of up to 15% per annum of the residual fund is now possible. 2. Tax efficiency - on taking benefit from a QROPS - The level of tax on this income when received in Spain will be less than 3% per annum if correctly reported. Compare this with the levels applicable to income from a UK pension fund. 3. Protection for dependents on death - Following the QROPS member’s death a lump sum or income is available. With lump sums no UK tax is payable whereas in a UK scheme tax at 55% of the fund

By Stephen Ward BA (Econ), ACII, APMI Managing Director Premier Pension Solutions SL

will typically apply. The importance of expert advice With schemes based in countries including Guernsey, Isle of Man, Malta and New Zealand available, which is the best jurisdiction to choose? What is the best scheme to suit your particular requirements? Well that is where expert advice is required. Premier Pension Solutions were the first advisers to complete QROPS transfers in the Costa del Sol shortly after their launch in 2006, and have completed more transfers than any other pensions’ consultants in Spain. The risks of doing nothing Expected future pensions from UK pension schemes are not as safe as they might seem. The Government can change the rules of the game at will, as they have shown in recent years. Pension funds are now seen as a source of considerable tax revenue, so moving your fund now rather than later has to be given urgent consideration. If you want to hear how a switch to a QROPS would benefit your pension fund contact our Regional Director Brian Brannan on 610 926 335, or email bbrannan@prempensions.com. www.prempensions.com. Premier Pension Solutions SL (CIF B55414198) is registered with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) and Dirección General de Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones (DGS) and is an authorised agent of AES Financial Services Ltd, authorised to conduct investment and insurance business.

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KEY LAW Occupational Health & Safety Having tightened up the laws on Data Protection and Internet Law, the next move seems to be in the area of health & safety in the work place. Below is the first paragraph on the directive and there follows some extracts from the Office Ergonomics Handbook. “Article 40.2 of the Spanish Constitution entrusts the public powers with responsibility for monitoring occupational health and safety, as one of the governing principles of economic and social policy. This constitutional mandate implies the need to develop a policy for the protection of health at work by preventing occupational risks and this Act constitutes its fundamental pillar. This act can be considered as the general legal framework within which various preventive measures shall be developed, consistent with the decisions of the European Union which has expressed its desire to progressively improve working conditions through a gradual harmonisation of those conditions throughout the various European countries”. The table of contents deals with purchasing considerations and how should I sit at my computer workstation, moving on to your chair, your workstation, your keyboard and mouse etc to office lighting, rest breaks, environmental concerns, stress etc. Below is the extract that deals with the question “What is Ergonomics”? Ergonomics can be defined as fitting the job to the worker. Not all workers are the same size and everyone has limits. Ergonomics aims to design workstations, work processes, equipment, and tools to fit you. As a worker, it is important that you know how to adjust your office workstation to suit your needs. If a job does not fit a worker, the worker is more likely to be exposed to risk factors that may lead to musculoskeletal injury. The main ergonomic risk factors in the office include the following: – REPETITION: tasks or body movements carried out over and over again. – AWKWARD POSTURES: body positions which deviate from neutral such as twisting your neck to view your monitor or reaching to use your mouse. – STATIC FORCES: maintaining a position for a prolonged period of time (e.g. prolonged sitting, viewing the monitor with a bent neck, or reaching for the keyboard). Every person responds to ergonomic risk factors in different ways. For example, one worker may have symptoms of an injury while another worker performing the same tasks may not have symptoms. Ergonomic risk factors should be identified and reduced to lower the risk of injury for all workers. Even those workers who are not experiencing pain should take ergonomics

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seriously to reduce the risk of developing an injury. Purchasing Considerations When selecting office products, adjustability is a key feature. Even though a product may claim to be “ergonomic”, it may not suit your needs, therefore, BUYER BEWARE. You can use the information in this handbook to determine what equipment you need to make your office fit you, while learning how to appropriately set up the equipment that is currently in your office. Before You Buy Office Equipment – Find out what you need. – Most office equipment has been designed for the average male who is 5’10” while the average female is 5’4”. This means that some chairs and other office equipment may be too large for some users, or too small for others. – Try Before You Buy. Arrange to get samples of equipment from your supplier. – Have your supplier explain and demonstrate adjustment features. How Should I Sit At My Computer Workstation? WRISTS: Keep the wrists in a straight position. Do not bend them up, down, or from side to side. ELBOWS: Keep elbows bent between 90 and 100 degrees (right angle), keep them close to your body, and supported if possible. SHOULDERS: Relaxed (not slouched or raised). NECK: Facing forward and not looking up, down, or to either side. HIPS: Bent around 90 degrees with your thighs parallel to the floor. LOW BACK: Supported to maintain its natural curve. KNEES: Bent at approximately 90 degrees with enough space between the back of your knees and the chair to place your fist. FEET: Resting flat on the floor or supported by a footrest. Iberdata 21: Tel 692671657 www.dataprotectionlaw.es www.cursofacturaelectronica.es www.iberdata21.com EXPERTS IN DIGITIAL SECURITY AT NATIONAL LEVEL Editor’s Note: Even if you work for yourself, you should heed this advice. I now suffer with chronic back pain due to years of sitting in a chair for hours on end that was built for a man!

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KEY RESTAURANT GUIDE Issue82 17th April - 16th June 2012 Welcome to Key to Mijas Costaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Guide and Review. We are privileged to have such a variety of good quality restaurants in our area to suit all tastes and budgets. Restaurants in this magazine have been tried and tested where possible so this is an honest report from our own experience. If a restaurant does not measure up, it does not get to be in our magazine and for this reason as well as being so comprehensive, we believe this is the best restaurant guide in the area. In this issue we have upgraded our symbols (see legend above) so you can get more of an idea of what facilities the restaurants have to offer. Please note that the star ratings have been chosen by the owners of the restaurants. We are delighted to welcome back so many of the fine restaurants into the magazine for the summer season. You will find restaurant reviews below after the main restaurant guide.

Battuta can be found in Jardin Botanico opposite the BP garage 3 doors from Snack Attack in La Cala. Battuta is open every day from 4.30 p.m. Battuta has a large, airy terrace and a fully air-conditioned bar for the warmer months and a cosy and inviting indoor bar for when it is a little bit cooler. You can while away your evenings with a choice of cocktails or whatever drink you may fancy as Battuta has an impressive selection of alcoholic drinks. We recommend either a pre or post dinner drink or just have some fun with

friends, family or locals. Easy parking right outside. Please see main ad.

Bunkers Bar is now under complete new ownership. Adrian & Karen welcome you to Bunkers Bar to enjoy home cooked food, Breakfast and Lunches from 10am, Evening Meals from 7pm with homemade specials available. Situated at the Miraflores Golf Academy, come and see our large, newly refurbished sunny terrace overlooking the Golf Course, now totally weatherproof, and also our lovely decorated Bar area. We show all live sports on 2 large TV screens and have Wi-Fi and internet point available for your emails, face book and boarding cards. Now showing 2 LIVE Premier Games at 4pm Saturday & all Sunday Games with Beer from 1 Euro and Burgers from 2.95 Euros during games. Always playing great music to create a friendly family atmosphere. We hold regular popular Quiz Nights on Tuesday at 9.00pm and Bingo and Quiz Nights on Wednesday & Sunday Nights at 9.00pm. Our ever popular Sunday Lunch is back at 6.95 Euros for Main course or 9.95 Euros for 2 courses, always using home roasted meats and fresh vegetables all served with traditional Yorkshire Pudding. Karaoke & Live Music is held on a regular basis and we always have special deals on food and drinks. Why not book our lovely Terrace for your own party or get together, free of charge, we can arrange catering and/or entertainment for you. A weekly Golf Society and League Darts team complete the line up to make this a true localsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bar. Tel. 952 93 93 81 / 619 56 16 20. Please see main ad.

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Cake Creations By Bettina As you are all aware, Spanish cakes are a little bit like a blind date – they sound great on the phone...! Now you can have your cake and eat it! Bettina bakes exceedingly good home-made cakes with fresh ingredients made the traditional way from recipes handed down through generations in her family. Perfect for bars, restaurants, birthdays, anniversaries, or just to treat yourself. Carrot Cake, Baked Cheese Cake, Coffee Cake with Amaretto Frosting, Chocolate Fudge Cake plus many other favourites. Bettina also offers a great selection of cakes and cupcakes for your special day or any celebration. All birthday cakes and celebration cakes are unique and made to your specifications with prices to suit everyone. Taste it to believe it. We are often asked where to get a good cake for a birthday etc. – now you have the answer. We have test driven the American Cheese Cake and the Carrot Cake and they are yummy!! See her Facebook page to give you some idea of what she is capable. Don’t forget to order now for your Early Summer Weddings. Boxes of 6 or 8 cupcakes now available. Perfect for pressies. Available with edible printed photos. Please see main ad.

Cravings is now established in their new and bigger frontline premises near Barclays Bank in Nueva Andalucia so you can enjoy Cravings most delicious deli and Greek food in spacious comfort or on their large terrace. On the menu Hot Salt Beef (the picture in the ad was taken at Cravings on a recent visit) either with Latkes or in a sandwich (great flavour and generous portion), New Green Cucumber, Various Salads including Coleslaw, Fish Balls (THE BEST), Chicken Soup, Chopped Liver etc. If available, do have a plateful of the delicious Bean and Barley Soup. Cravings also offer a Greek menu to include Kleftico, Houmous, Taramasalata, Mousaka, Salads. For dessert try either the Cheese Cakes, the renowned Apple Strudel or Lockshen Pudding. To take the pain out of entertaining at home, Cravings specialize in take away. Cravings is really worth a visit. You will be pleased to know that Cravings is now open daytimes including Sundays when roast dinner is also on the menu. NEW at Cravings, three course Greek menu of the day for only 10 euros. There is something for all tastes at Cravings. Cravings will be open until 10.00 p.m. from mid-May. Please see main ad.

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Fellini’s, the well-known Italian Restaurant at the Aztec Country Club in Riviera del Sol, has been a favourite haunt for many years and indeed celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. We apologise to Dolores for omitting Fellini’s from the restaurant guide in the last issue. The emphasis is on a friendly, family service with reasonable prices but retaining a high standard of cuisine. Summer opening hours are now from 12.00 to 12.00. On the menu at lunchtime are Tapas, Pizza and Pasta etc. In the evenings Fellini’s retains its extensive Italian menu of family favourites such as pastas, pizzas, meat and seafood dishes cooked to perfection all of which is available as take away as well. Our particular favourites from the extensive menu are Minestrone Soup, Antipasto or Spaghetti Pil Pil for starters, Vegetable Risotto, Veal Milanese or any of the delicious pastas or pizzas for main course to name but a few. I am also rather partial to the Veal Saltimbocca. We are now also hooked on Fellini’s Pizzas which are authentic, thin and crispy and we believe the best in the area. There is also a good selection of homemade desserts and a fine wine list including favourite Italian wines. Fellini’s welcomes family dining with several suitable items on the menu for children. Why not celebrate your birthday, Engagement or other occasion at Fellini’s? Buffet or Menu from as little as 12 Euros a head. We hope you and your family have many enjoyable evenings at Fellini’s. For further details view Fellini’s website at www.restaurantefellinis.com. Please book early for the live music show on 27th July featuring Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra as this gets booked up early. Please see main ad.

Hotel Tamisa Golf is on the Camino Viejo de Coin and has recently re-opened after refurbishment. Comfortable venue, great ambience and great views over the golf course and beyond, fine food, fine wine, attentive service and lively entertainment make for a perfect evening. Hotel Tamisa Golf is renowned for its Traditional Sunday lunch with Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding and all the trimmings accompanied by the ever popular Dave Lee aka Dean Martin of the Rat Pack. Happy Hour is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 18.00-20.00. Hotel Tamisa Golf has a special offer for Key to Mijas Costa readers. Any Friday night in April and May, bring your own wine “no charge”. Just enjoy your dinner. Reservations essential. Hotel Tamisa Golf holds numerous events throughout the year including fund raisers which

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are always enjoyable, so please get in touch to find out what is going on. Hotel Tamisa Golf is a firm favourite with the locals. Don’t forget that Hotel Tamisa Golf is fondly known as the Jewel of Mijas and makes the perfect wedding venue throughout the summer months in the Tamisa Gardens. Please see main advert for further details.

Indian Ocean 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. Firstly I must comment on how reasonable the price is, particularly in relationship to the quality of the food served. Too many local Indian restaurants are not at all shy in charging an enormous amount for quite a mediocre meal. Indian Ocean is at Playa Marina and is tastefully decorated. Papadoms were very fresh. I was delighted to see Prawn Puri on the menu and this and the Chicken Tikka for starters went down very well. The other half went for the Bhuna which he thoroughly enjoyed. I decided to go for one of the many specials on the menu, Galina Cafreal, a very tasty Goan curry cooked with toasted coconut, green chillies, ginger, tomato and fresh coriander which was superb. Whilst I really enjoy the traditional Indian favourites, it is nice to see such a good selection of different dishes if you would like a change. Indian Ocean also does it hot if you like to add a bit of spice to your life. Indian Ocean does a free home delivery service in the local area, so if you fancy a night in with a curry, you can have something really tasty delivered to your door. This now arrives punctually with a happy delivery man. I would still advise that you make sure your address and directions are clear and that you leave your phone number. We continue to enjoy our meals from Indian Ocean. Delivery is always with a smile. Indian Ocean is Key recommended. Enjoy al fresco dining during the warmer months. Please see main ad.

Japanese Restaurant Ginza can be found in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Japanese Restaurant Ginza has been decorated to a high standard and offers a wide range of authentic Japanese food to include Sushi and Sashimi plus much more in its sophisticated surrounds. The highlight of eating at Ginza is the Teppanyaki show where exotic food using the best quality ingredients is masterfully prepared on a hot

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steel plate right in the middle of the table and 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 for 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. A video can be seen on www.keytomijascosta.com/videos/ginza/. Please see main ad.

La Plaza Bar 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. There is a full menu of exotic cocktails to include Pimms, Sangria, Mohito, Daiquiri, Sex on the Beach etc. Beers, wine, exotic coffees soft drinks and milk shakes are also served. Summer specials Sundowners are priced at only 3.75 Euros and are served from 17.00 – 22.00. They include Sex on the Beach, Tequila Sunrise and Sea Breeze. This is a popular place for a pre-dinner drink or to spend time chilling after you have eaten. Relax with a cocktail or a special coffee. Have a great night out! Key recommended. Please see main ad.

L’Oriental next to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Benamara for the finest Lebanese food on the coast. Meze unbeatable with many dishes to include humus, kibbe, stuffed vine leaves, tabouleh, falafel, arayes, Lebanese style sausages and many, many more, all delicious and really fresh and this is just for starters. We can’t normally manage anything else but if you still have room, please try Kharouf Mashwi, which is lamb with rice, almonds and pine nuts, simply delicious! There are many dishes suitable for vegetarians. To finish off we always enjoy Baklawa washed down with a nice pot of mint tea. The food is always consistently fresh. Beautiful décor, lovely extensive outdoor terrace with fountain in the summer months. Pop in, you will not be disappointed. Well worth the drive. Belly dancing at weekends. Please ring for details. We love it! Ideal if there is a big group of you and it is a vegetarian’s paradise! Key Recommended. Please see main ad.

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and Saturday Karaoke with Smurf from 8.30 pm until late. Nice, friendly Londoners. Families are welcome. Please see main ad.

Mumtaz is an Indian restaurant in Fuengirola opposite the entrance to the Hotel Angela and has been on the Coast now for over 25 years. Ash, the owner, is always on hand to explain the preparation of all the dishes. He never writes down any order and has not got it wrong yet even when we have had a party of 20! No gimmicks here, just excellent food. Ash is from London and we would say Mumtaz serves the nearest thing to what we would call an “Essex Curry”. The standard has always been maintained since we were first introduced to Mumtaz twelve years ago. Ash explains his secret which is due to the extra time and expense that is taken to ensure that he only buys the best quality cuts of meat available which is reflected particularly in all the lamb dishes, which are as tender as butter. Also recommended are Tikkas, Kormas, Chicken Tikka Masala and Prawn Dansak. For me, Mumtaz nan breads are the best on the coast. This is a simple restaurant, no frills and reasonable prices. Please mention to Ash that you come on recommendation from the Key to Mijas Costa. Please see main ad.

Peppers top floor El Zoco has been well known for many years and has recently been taken over by Big Dave and the family. Big Dave is a real friendly face and is well known amongst the boxing fraternity especially due to fighting the famous Lenny McLean, so the bar is boxing orientated and pay per view boxing is always shown as well as other sports on the plasma screens. Dave and the family are hearty eaters so you will always get a generous portion at Peppers. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 2.00 pm until late serving all home-made traditional English dishes, Traditional Sunday Lunch from 1.00 pm, choice of meats plus all the trimmings from 8 euros. Closed Mondays. Lunch, dinner and snacks are always available and the kitchen stays open until Peppers closes. Weekly specials Tuesdays Drinks 2 for 1, Spirits & Mixers and Draught Lager only – includes Disco and Karaoke from 8.00 pm. Wednesday and Friday is Karaoke with Bazoo and Lady Irene from 9.00 pm until late

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Restaurant Al Dente has recently opened its doors in Calypso, Calahonda. Restaurant Al Dente is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also offers some very appetizing snacks and tapas at good value prices. Daily and weekly specials as well as a daily menu. Everything is cooked to order. To whet your appetite here are some choices from the menu. One of the items on the starter menu is Tostone which is a special large Italian Bread served with Brie and Bacon. We understand this is a must and I am looking forward to trying this. There is plenty of choice of salads including Chicken, Pancetta or Goat’s Cheese and also a selection of soups. As you would expect from a good quality Italian restaurant, there is plenty to choose from in the way of Pasta and Pizzas, but the menu also includes meat and fish options. Desserts include Crepes, Tiramisu and Banana Split and of course your meal can be accompanied by a good choice of Italian wines and Champagnes to suit all tastes and budgets. Finally round off your meal with a special coffee or liqueur. Restaurante Al Dente will be a fine dining experience and you can either eat inside in the air conditioned restaurant or outside on the al fresco terrace. Seating is comfortable and parking is easy. Sam, the owner is featured in Key News. Whether you fancy the Full Monty, or just a coffee, drink, snack or pizza, Restaurant Al Dente will be pleased to welcome you. Take away service available. Please see main ad.

Retro Eaterie and Bar can be found in La Cala on the left hand side of the road behind the petrol station in the direction of the post office. Retro is the brainchild of Dave and Jayne Baldwin (formerly of Playa Miraflores). As the name suggests, style of the venue is retro which is fast becoming all the rage, with banquette seating at some tables and

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décor which will bring back some memories! We have been “guided” over the years into all sorts of weird concoctions as far as food is concerned but I know there are many of us who still also long for the comfort food of an era gone by. On the menu favourites such as Cod & Chips in Homemade beer batter, Rump Steak, Retro House Burgers, Beef Bourguignon, Thai Curries and for dessert Kickerbocker Glory and Banana Split. On Sundays you can look forward to Spit Roast Carvery for only 11.50 Euros including soup. The team are full of exciting ideas so please follow them on Facebook to see what events they have planned. Please see main ad.

Snack Attack is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Now in their 8th successful year. Please see brand new menu for 2012. New on the menu are Eggs Benedict, Healthy Granola, Yoghurt and Fresh Fruit. Great value breakfast at only 3.95 Euros! Super Saver Meals including drink at only 5 Euros, changes daily. We always enjoy the specials – there is a very large selection and this changes daily, including the sandwich fillings. You may be interested to know that there are many healthy eating options available at Snack Attack. An assortment of different salads, brown bread, jacket potatoes, an extensive choice of fruit juices, freshly squeezed orange juice and numerous flavoured teas, smoothies and health drinks, they are more than happy to accommodate you with your healthy eating option. Suggestions are poached or scrambled eggs instead of fried, jacket potato with tuna to name a small selection. Please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff to help you eat more healthily. Everything is available as take away for days out. Why not take a baguette of your choice to the airport? Snack Attack is now open weekdays from 7.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Saturday’s opening hours are 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and Sundays from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. for breakfast and of course their wonderful Sunday Roast, two courses only 10 Euros. Snack Attack now has full cyber-café facilities including 4 stations of high-speed internet, faxes, photocopying and all phone top-

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ups. If you would like to advertise on the screens at Snack Attack, please ask a member of staff. Key Recommended. Please see main ad.

Streets of London can be found at Los Claveles opposite La Cala. We asked Nick the secret of the continued success of Streets and he told us Streets is as good as it always was and serves typical London Pub Grub. Streets of London is open all day, every day from 12 until 12 for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a credit-crunch busting lunch at great value of only 5 Euros (changes daily)! Wednesday Nights we are loving Curry Night. Indian Starters include crispy Papadoms with home-made salads, chutney and relish, Tandoori Chicken, best ever Onion Bhajis and Sheik Kebab. There are four choices of curry for main course plus vegetarian and a selection of rice and naan bread. This is a buffet so you can help yourself to as much as you want and all this for just 10 euros per person!!! NEW menu and Salad Bar and also new for summer 2012 new style all day BBQ on Saturdays. We love the Sunday Roast. We had the whole three courses which were very reasonably priced, cooked to perfection and there was plenty of it. Service was also very attentive. Main course includes a choice of five meats plus every trimming at only 9.50 per head. If you enjoy a good shoulder of lamb you will not be disappointed but please be sure to book it first! Steak night on Fridays is also tried and tested and comprises succulent Sirloin Steak plus all the extras and a glass of wine or beer for only 10 Euros. There is an attractive beer garden, pool table and Kid’s Play area with Bouncy Castle and now a separate terrace and restaurant for families. The restaurant itself faces the ocean and is fully air-conditioned. Food and service are as you would expect from a restaurant with several years experience under its belt. An ideal place for kids, kid’s parties and indeed any type of function. Great value for money. Nick is so full of ideas and enthusiasm. He is always looking for different ways to entertain his customers, whether they are kids, families or sports enthusiasts. Nick strives for quality

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at affordable prices, but most of all – fun. Don’t forget that F1 and Moto GP are always shown live at Streets so if you are a motor sport addict, join Nick for race days. See page 38 for the sporting Calendar. Please see main ad.

The Boat House Fish & Chip Restaurant and Take-Away is in El Zoco, Calahonda and is open from Monday to Saturday 6.00 to10.30 for the best fish and chips on the coast. Large portions, peas, pies and a slice. Skate now available. As well as being the best chippie in the area, The Boat House now has on the menu suet puddings, Steak and Kidney, Chicken and Leek and also Roast Chicken. Vegetarian options include Brie Wedges, Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni and Lasagne. A large selection of yummy desserts are also available. Eat al fresco by the fountain in the square, weather permitting, or in the large air-conditioned/heated restaurant. Take-away service available. Friendly atmosphere. Key recommended. Please see main ad.

Venta El Jinete is on the La Cala Golf Road, 4.5 kms from La Cala and is situated just before the Golf entrance. Nestling in beautiful scenic countryside, the large imposing terrace has views across to the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean. This is such a wonderful spot to enjoy a long lazy lunch on warm spring days, sundowners and supper or a romantic dinner in the evening. The 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. The excellent set menu at only 17 euros with a choice of starters, main course and desserts is wonderful value. The a la carte is reasonably priced and includes various Mediterranean dishes and of course succulent steaks and meat from the charcoal grill. Everything is beautifully presented by attentive and charming staff and Karen and Roque will ensure that your meal is perfect. The excellent wine list provides choice, quality and value with the house wines specially selected for their high quality. Live music is provided on Thursday evenings with Essentials playing Jazz Ballads and accompanied by a Saxaphone player and Saturday evenings by the delightful Spanish singer Rocio with the set menu priced at 22 euros. If you are not yet one of El Jinete’s loyal clients why not try a visit and we are sure it will become one of your favourite places. Venta El Jinete is open every day except Fridays for Lunch through to Dinner. Please see main ad.

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CAFFÉ STELLA 1 & 2 Many of you will recognize Gino seen in the Key News together with his wife, Stella, and the children. Gino has been based at Caffé Stella, the terrace restaurant outside the Supersol supermarket in El Zoco, Calahonda where the little local bus stops. Both restaurants have the same menu featuring Brushetta, Focaccia, Pasta dishes, Salads including Tricolore which is lovely and fresh, Pizzas such as 4 Seasons with a topping of Ham, Mushrooms, Tuna and Artichokes, as well as Chicken Milanese, Pollo Pizzaiola which is Chicken, Black Olives, Tomato Sauce, Capers and Cherry Tomatoes. There are special great value menus both day and night with plenty of choice and great portions. Desserts are also delicious. Live music some nights. Please enquire. Caffé Stella 2 is just down the hill in El Zoco, next door to the ferreteria. Caffe Stella 2 features the same menu but also serves a selection of fresh tapas. You can enjoy both terrace and indoor restaurant with large screen TV at Caffe Stella 2. Gino and Stella look forward to welcoming you. Please see main ad.

DA CARLO After an absolute nightmare with previous locals, I am pleased to announce that Carlo and Karen have now relocated Da Carlo at the Doña Lola Resort, Calahonda. The pair of them rolled up their sleeves and were up to the elbows in paint when we caught up with them last month, and this included painting the chairs, a painstaking task! We are pleased that Da Carlo is now up and running again after a very successful opening night on 29th March. As well as the beautifully decorated restaurant, there is also a lovely lounge area where you can sit for as long as you like after your meal and enjoy a coffee and some after dinner drinks. Turning to the menu, Starters include Aubergine Parmigiana which I remember was always delicious, House Pate served with Caramelised Onions and Carpaccio of Beef for example. There is a good selection of Main

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Course Salads including Nicoise and Caesar. Fish includes Lemon Sole is a rich creamy white wine sauce, Sea Bass served with Spring Onions and Cherry Tomatoes or maybe Whole Grilled Langostines drizzled with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley. Meat dishes include the ever popular Veal Milanese and Veal Saltinbocca, an old favourite - Fillet Steak Rossini topped with Foie Gras and a Marsala Jus, or Beef Stroganoff, Fillet or Entrecote Steak and Calves Liver Veneziana. There is a good selection of Pastas and also Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms, Pancetta and Truffle Oil. There is also a good selection of favourite Italian desserts such as Sicilian Cannoli, Tiramisu and Panna Cotta to name but a few. Carlo loves his wine and this is reflected in the fine choice of wine available to accompany your meal. Please ask for daily specials etc. Booking recommended. Open 7 nights a week. Please see main ad.

EL OCEANO The incredible EL OCEANO has now embarked on its 11th season of sustained growth and ever increasing popularity! This wonderful success story is based on an almost never changing team of dedicated professionals, chefs, waiters, barmen, receptionists and housekeepers who are constantly reminded by this family owned establishment that the ´Client is King´. Following last year’s total refurbishment of the main restaurant and waterfront, this closed season has seen an inspired improvement of the already fabulous Polynesian Pool Bar, featuring a new boardwalk sun-deck, literally over looking the beach below. EL OCEANO addicts will already know that their favourite beach front meeting place is open all day everyday, non residents are always welcome to spend an unforgettable day in `paradise´...where lunch can last forever and dining by the water’s edge each evening is simply unrivalled. Pop in and take a look around, find out what’s going on...you’ll definitely be back!!! Please see main ad.

LE PAPILLON The stylish Le Papillon Restaurant and Beach Club is located right on the beach and offers beautiful panoramic views of the sea and mountains. Every Sunday we are bringing back a top UK tribute act and our resident band Revival to entertain our guests every week from 2pm. Our full a la carte menu and snack menu will be available all day. Book a table now to enjoy sensational music and cocktails and delicious food at terrific prices. Chill out beds and sun

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loungers are available. A full kids’ menu and children’s play area are available. Restaurante Le Papillon offers the finest Spanish and International Cuisine at the Beach. Private parties, functions and Wedding packages are available. Call reservations 952 834 113. Please see main ad.

MAX BEACH The prestigious Max Beach is located beachside at the Riviera del Sol exit of the A7. Fine décor and directly overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and mountains of North Africa, Max Beach now has a separate play area for kids especially for its clients, so is suitable for families as well. Max Beach is closed on Mondays, open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 6.00 p.m. and on Sundays from 1.00 p.m. for Sunday Lunch. Max Beach is Belgian owned and as well as international favourite dishes, you will find others that represent the Gallic flair of this renowned restaurant. Starters include Smoked Salmon, Carpaccio, Prawns Pil Pil and Tempura King Prawns. There is a good selection of Main Course Salads and a large Fish menu including Sole Meuniere or perhaps Salmon Flambee with leeks, mushrooms and Sherry served with French Fries. Main courses range from Steak Tartare to Chateaubriand in Salt, Vol au Vent of Chicken Breast and Mixed Vegetables in a creamy sauce and puff pastry or perhaps you would prefer the Roasted Duck Breast in Ginger Sauce with 5 spices. I know it is going to be very difficult to choose! Excellent desserts and of course fine wines to accompany your meal. Children’s menu available. The last Wednesday of each month Max Beach hosts a typical Belgian Evening showcasing Belgian Cuisine – and beers I hope! Max Beach, a venue for everyone with fine food, great views and ambience and now catering for all the family. Please see main ad.

MUFFINS is the newest kid on the block opening just as we go to print, so we have not been able to try this one yet, but we understand that Muffins pride themselves on homemade, freshly cooked food. Muffins is situated on the slip road to the BP garage in La Cala, next door to Sunshine Golf. Muffins serve a great selection of all day breakfasts with the Big Breakfast at only 7.00 Euros which includes 2 Bacon, 2 Sausages, 2 Eggs, Hash Browns, Beans, Tomato, Black Pudding, Fried Bread, Mushrooms and 2 Toast, plus tea, coffee or water. Smaller breakfast is only 3.50 Euros. You may fancy Kippers, Porridge or even boiled eggs and

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these are all on the menu. Daily lunchtime specials are available at only 5.00 Euros as is home-made soup. Delicious sandwiches and pastries are also available. Muffins can also make takeaways for the beach. Large Terrace, Easy Parking, Wi-fi available. Linda and Liz have been immortalized in the dolls pictured above. See if you can guess which one is which! Please see main ad.

TAGS TAPAS BAR is in Calypso, Calahonda next to the Santander Bank and is open from 11 am. Andy and Tina, the owners, have been well known for many years amongst locals in the Doña Lola complex as they are the owners of the Mini Mart. Tags offers some of the cheapest drinks locally with beer only 2.40 euros a pint. Along with coffees, teas, beers and wines, Tags Tapas offers a minimum of 1012 fresh, home-made hot and cold tapas every day for only 1.80 Euros each. Excellent deals are a choice of 4 tapas plus bread for just 6.40 Euros. Just imagine the pair of you being able to sample 8 tapas, in itself a plentiful meal, for only 12.80 Euros. Special meals are from only 5.90 Euros and they change daily. Friday night fish and chips. X-large Cod and Chips for only 8.50 Euros. Full a la carte menu available. Sunday Lunch has a choice of 4 meats and all the trimmings at only 8.95 Euros. Don’t take our word for it, get yourself down there. Oh, did I tell you? All their equipment is brand new and the place is absolutely spotless. Easy Parking. An ideal place for a beer, coffee or lunch on Market Day which is on Thursdays in Calypso. Please see main ad.

THE LOFT Open 365 days and nights, from mid-day until 3.00 p.m. (4.00 p.m. weekends), there is always a time and a day to call at The Loft. The lounge and music bar for all ages. Coffee, cakes, tapas, free wi-fi and internet, quiet corners, so perfect for daytime get togethers or business meetings. Weekend sport, a game of pool, great choice of beers and a wine list for the connoisseur. Meeting up with friends? BOGOF between 5.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. every weekday. Live music and a playlist that bettered, will bring on free shots and champagne. Join one of our tasting evenings, enjoy our book club, love our ladies meetings, win up to 500 Euros in our Wednesday draw, watch blockbuster movies on Mondays, try our special cocktail early evening on Saturdays... The Loft has a bar full of VIP’s because every one of our clients are very important people, that’s why our

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staff are friendly, efficient and different. The Loft aim is to: please everybody all of the time, and make sure everybody has a good time. Parties, Parties and Parties. From groups dancing around champagne bottles in the early morning to baby showers in the early afternoon. Office parties, birthdays, divorces and even post wedding parties. Catering is easy, we can or you can. The Loft, Avda de España (The Strip) Calahonda. Not cheap and cheerful, just classy and value for money... The quality bar in Calahonda. Tel 951 272 699. www.theloftcalahonda.net.

UBAR can be found in the Main Square in La Cala (formerly Bar Unique) and is now headed up by Alan who ran Splash at the Aztec Club in Riviera last summer. UBar is La Cala’s newest Wine Bar with Karaoke Nights. Thursdays is Ladies’ Night with half price drinks for the ladies. Weekends feature Guest DJ’s. UBar shows all sporting events. Chic and affordable. UBar is already THE place to enjoy your night out in La Cala.

WOK COSTA DEL SOL can be found at Urb La Noria behind the market in La Cala and is open every day for lunch and dinner and has now become a favourite eating haunt. You can eat either inside which is air conditioned or on the impressive terrace, weather permitting. Wok Costa Del Sol offers unlimited Asian Buffet, Teppanyaki, Wok, Sushi, Seafood and Chinese dishes with ready made starters and shellfish dishes as well as traditional Chinese dishes. For main course just select what you would like from the fresh meat, fish and vegetable areas and take it to the wok or grill area for the chefs to cook to your liking and with a sauce of your choice. Lobster and Crab are also available at the weekend. These have been tried and tested and are really delicious. There is also a good selection of meats etc to put on the BBQ so look out for that as it may be outside. New to Wok Costa del Sol is Mexican food. The staff are very friendly and helpful, food is fresh and of good quality with a nice variety of what is on offer. We loved the dessert table, which offered fruit, crème caramel, tiramisu, profiteroles and a large selection of ice cream including a lovely digestive lemon sorbet. Included in the dessert area for kids was not just a great selection of ice cream but bowls of sweets which included marshmallows and jelly sweets. Easy Parking. Please see main ad.

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KEY RECIPE Sausages with Mustard & Honey Good quality sausages are great on the barbecue. Large barbecue sausages with a variety of flavours are always available at G T McKenna, Irish Butcher. Coat the sausages with mustard and brown sugar for

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