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Welcome to the April issue of Key to Mijas Costa. This is my favourite time of year with my birthday, the weather is glorious, businesses have reopened and the fragrant smell of spring flowers is wafting into my office.

We have been very busy in recent weeks and have as always a lot of new businesses to tell you about.

We are often asked about properties to rent etc. Ultimate Estates in La Cala has actually got back to us when we have enquired so we would recommend them. With property prices at a more realistic level, overseas residents are once again buying to rent, which is good news for the economy. For more information see page 3.

Racking your brains for something different to do with the kids? Take them to Kidz Kingdom for a fun day out. See page 11 for further information.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the advertisements and features contained within this magazine are accurate, Your Key to Mijas Costa can take no responsibility for any possible misrepresentation. No part of this publication, including text, illustrations or photographs may be reproduced without prior written permission from your Key to Mijas Costa.

All artwork is the subject of copyright and is the property of your Key to Mijas Costa.

Editorial is placed at Key to Mijas Costa’s discretion due to space restrictions.

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We hope our front cover inspires you. It reminded us of the great fun you can have on a Dolphin trip or perhaps a banana ride? Barry is back at Splash Watersports so book your trip for a memorable start to the season. More information on page 25.

Has struggling through this recession made you find yourself constantly complaining and very angry? This caught my attention. Turn to page 30 where Joy will give you some insight into how to turn this around. Remember a smile is free and lights up the world.

We are bringing our Restaurant Guide into the 21st Century.

Even I have succumbed to the Smartphone brigade! There is plenty of talk about QR Codes in this issue. Take a look at some of the adverts in the restaurant section and get scanning!

See you again in June.

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KEY BEAUTY Hair Extensions – What They Can Do For You?

By Tracy, Hair Magic

People always seem to think long hair is all that hair extensions can give you. This is so not the case. Tracy at Hair Magic has been specializing in hair extensions for over 25 years. Extensions can be used to colour and thicken your hair.

use EXTENSIONS for this. We can put as many different colours through your hair without causing any damage and the sun does not fade extensions hair as quickly as your own. This will cost probably less than a full set of highlights, from 50 Euros.

EXTENSIONS TO COLOUR If you want highlights but your hair is very dry, we can

EXTENSIONS FOR FULLNESS, VOLUME At HAIR MAGIC we do more extensions to give volume than any other. The great thing about this is you can have two extensions on each side or 40 on each side, depending on how thick you want it to look and how much you want to spend. You can wear your hair up and in any style with these EXTENSIONS and they are almost completely invisible. This can cost as little as 16 Euros (not including blow dry).

EXTENSIONS FOR LENGTH If you have fine or thin hair, it is easier to extend than thick, course hair and it’s cheaper as you won’t need many extensions. If these are done correctly, for example not too much glue is used and they are put in with the correct tension, they absolutely won’t damage your hair. If anything, when they are taken out, you hair will be a little longer and in better condition than before as your own hair is being protected from the harsh sun.

We have 5 methods, ‘silicone glue’, ‘plastic glue’, ‘ready bonded’, ‘clip-ins’ and the newest method, ‘micro rings’.

The important thing is to choose the method that suits you and your hair.

The cost for a full, long set of EXTENSIONS depends on the length and amount we put in so it can cost from 275 Euros (excluding cut and blow dry).

If you need any advice about your hair in general, the colour, the cut or even a perm, please call us. Consultations are free.

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KEY BEAUTY FluorOxigen+C FACIAL.....Fabulous Spring

Facial to Prepare for the Summer Months!

FluorOxygen+C is a multidirectional treatment for skin hyper-pigmentation and sun damage. It lightens the surface while regulating melanin production in the deeper dermis thus rejuvenating the skin providing long-term protection against biological and environmental factors that cause discolouration.

By Forum Hair & Beauty

a Shellac or Glitter Gel finish! Fabulous feet for just 20.00!

Just call the salon on 952 599098 or check facebook on Forumhair Andbeauty.

This treatment uses a unique approach treating visible damage in the upper skin layers and slowing the production of pigmentation at its source to put a stop to discolouration.

FluorOxygen+C lightens, eliminates hyper-pigmentation and blocks melanin production to stop the formation of skin discolouration and surface damage. It also provides effective anti-ageing properties. Blends of natural antioxidants and powerful extracts stimulate epidermal growth, increase elasticity and oxygen consumption leading to a healthy younger appearance.

FlourOxygen+C treatment immediate benefits * Removes sebum and dead cells * Deeply cleanses the pores * Increases collagen and elastin production * Lightens and brightens the skin * Inhibits melanin production FluorOxygen+C treatment long-term benefits * Anti ageing effects * Increases skin’s moisture and tone * Rejuvenates skin Our promotional price for this fabulous treatment is 45.00 per session including a complimentary shampoo and blow dry!

As spring is here and your feet will soon be on show, why not treat them to our wonderful “Happy Feet” Pedicure with either

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KEY BEAUTY Dinair Air Brush Makeup

By Giselle Beck-Davies, Marbella Beauty Academy

Dinair is perfect for your everyday needs as it is flawless, long lasting, fast and easy, light weight and hypoallergenic.

Experience Dinair Daily Wear Results for Yourself Unlike traditional makeup (where you rub makeup into your skin), airbrushing sprays a fine mist, so the makeup “sits evenly” on your skin. Airbrush makeup provides flawless coverage (sheer or opaque) by minimizing skin imperfections while giving skin a beautifully natural looking finished result.

Say Hello to High-Def Close Ups The same makeup used on celebrities and fashion models.

Smooth, naturally even skin in any light.

Dinair Airbrushing Has You Covered Red spots, brown spots, any spot or blemish, even dark circles under your eyes! You’ll look bright, awake and alive at any time of day.

To help minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, pull the skin tight during your foundation application. For better results, try Dinair’s “Smooth Surface Instant Line

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Filler” or “Perfect Skin Line” before your foundation routine to achieve a natural look.

Flawless Makeup in Record Time Two to three minutes to be exact. Imagine the time you’ll save in the mornings!

All Day Coverage for Everyday Wear Dinair airbrush makeup lasts as long as 24 hours without smearing, running, fading or caking. No more afternoon touchups, no more “excusing yourself” (unless you want to)!

Say Good-bye to Bacteria and Waste No more tissues, cotton balls, sponges or brushes that hold a ton of bacteria. Spray on a thin layer of makeup without wasting a single drop. Clean up is just as easy for both face and airbrush. Soap and water will do the trick.

Next course at MBA is on Thursday 9th May 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Price including kit is 350 Euros. Call 693 507 267 or mail info@marbellabeautyacademy.com.

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KEY FEATURE Kidz Kingdom In Kidz Kingdom you will find a magical display of kids’ play equipment, where you can have hours of excitement, thrills and fun with your friends: Climb up to the top and be the King of the Castle; race your friends back down on our crazy, wavy super slide; helter skelter down like lords and ladies of the manor; splash around in the ball pool; jump and bump on the trampoline; play hide and seek in all the nooks and crannies, tunnels, cubby-holes and other hiding-places you will find if you look; play interactive shooting games against your friends – one against one, or teams for more fun!

Baby and Toddler Area There is a segregated area for under 3’s, providing a wide range of educational and exciting play equipment to interest and stimulate babies and toddlers alike, completely separate from the older children.

Junior Area The junior area consists of 3 decks of fun, adventure and thrilling modular play, including a 3 lane wavy slide for those racing against each other, a spiral slide, a large ball pool, spinning discs, trampolines and many fun-filled and challenging interactive activities. The 2 deck Fun Ball Battle section includes guns, cannons, ball vacuums, a ball fountain and many other interactive ballistic machines.

All providing hours of fun, excitement, mental stimulation, and, importantly, good healthy exercise for the growing child. We firmly believe that this kind of healthy activity should be made available at a reasonable cost. Therefore, whilst many of our competitors charge for the use of their facilities on an hourly basis, we do not. You can play all day for the same price!

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KEY FEATURE Positively Pink Calendar of Events for 2013 The start of 2013 has begun well for Positively Pink with a number of local bars holding events to raise funds for the charity. We would like to thank them all for their efforts!

As you will see from the schedule of events aside, 2013 will be a busy year and will endeavour to continue to raise funds so that we are able to offer a Gold Standard FREE Breast Screening programme annually. As you will know, over 500 ladies attended the programme in 2011 and over 420 attended in 2012. The 2013 programme is scheduled to commence in May/June 2013 but a confirmed date will be announced shortly. Keep an eye out in later editions of the “Key To Mijas� magazine. The charity will also this year be launching Positively Blue, so that we can ensure that the male expat population has access to a comprehensive screening programme.

We would ask all readers to help support the charity in any way they can and we would also welcome them attending/ taking part in any of the events aside.

By Positively Pink

If any reader requires further information on any of the events or wishes to register to take part then please email the charity (info@positively-pink.com)!

Event: Karting Challenge Para Gliding Challenge Party at the Castle Skydive Pink & Blue Ball Pink & Blue go red for Christmas

Date: 15th June 2013 29/30th June 2013 7th September 2013 21st September 2013 3rd October 2013 15th December 2013

Registered Address: Ctra. De Mijas, KM 199, Miraflores Playa, Mijas Costa, 29649, Malaga. www.positively-pink.com info@positively-pink.com Positively Pink Spain @positivelypink1 Charity Reg No. G 92860477 / 1492

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KEY HEALTH Hallux Valgus: The Painful Bunion Deformity Initially it appears to be a simple cosmetic problem when the great toe starts to move towards the other toes of the foot. However, the bunion deformity very soon becomes extremely painful and during its further evolution it has an influence on the lesser toes and results in a painful complex forefoot deformity. At this stage the only solution for the patient is a surgical correction of the forefoot.

The human foot is an impressive construction by nature. It consists of 26 bones, 33 joints, muscles, tendons and over 100 ligaments. We make an average of 15,000 steps per day with it.

Our feet can absorb this tremendous impact only because the weight of our body is being distributed on a larger area with the help of muscles and the fat pad tissue on the sole of the foot.

The construction of arches in the foot plays a key role in this process. The ankle joint connects the foot with the lower limb and has therefore an important influence on the static mechanism of the entire body. Any malposition in the foot area can have a negative effect on the pelvis and the posture of the spine.

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Provided by Medilink

The sole of the foot also works as a sensitive organ of touch, provided by a large net of sensitive nerves. During every step it continuously sends information to our brain.

The role that our foot plays in the function of our body is generally under estimated. Most of us only become aware of our feet after we begin to have problems with them. Any pain, limitation of movement, change of posture, skin characteristics or colour are signs of a disorder in the highly complex anatomical construction of the foot. The most frequent forefoot deformity is the bunion deformity, or in technical terms, Hallux Valgus. It requires a sensitive patient examination through a highly trained specialist to define in detail the cause and further consequences in the evolution of this deformity and the pain mechanism. A great part of pain caused by forefoot deformities can be positively influenced, or even completely treated, with the help of custom-made in-soles, change of footwear and correct physiotherapy.

However, from a certain point on, especially when the lesser toes are already involved in the process of deformity, only surgery can offer a definite solution.

Exclusively in the forefoot area over 130 surgical techniques are described! This shows the importance of this area and how frequently this deformity occurs amongst the population. In modern foot surgery we prefer surgical procedures that maintain the existing joints, if possible, and due to the unlimited variety of fore foot deformities, every patient has to be treated with an “a la carte surgery” to reconstruct the individual forefoot problem.

The implant material preferred by Dr. med. Petr Spurek is titanium and at FSC Marbella we also have good experience with bioresorbable implants.

Post-surgical treatment obviously depends on the performed surgical procedures but, in general, the bone healing process takes 6 weeks. During this period we allow our patients already partial weight bearing with the help of special shoes or orthotics. In our clinic we do not apply plaster any more, as we use only the latest more advanced material that has replaced it.

Usually after 6 weeks normal gait with full weight bearing in comfortable shoes is allowed and full sports activities can be performed 3 months after surgery.

This editorial was written by Dr. Spurek. “Foot & Sports Clinic Marbella” (led by Dr. Spurek himself) is a Preferred Partner of “medilink” offering a specialist service here on the Costa del Sol. For more information on “Foot & Sports Clinic Marbella” or any of our other Preferred Partners please call “medilink” on: 952 93 38 76.

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KEY HEALTH What is Reiki?

By Pat Kaines

Reiki is the energy that surrounds us all. It is the energy that helps us to grow and to flourish. The word Reiki is made up of two Japanese words: ‘Rei’ means Universal and ‘Ki’ means Life Force Energy.

Reiki has its roots in ancient Indian and Tibetan forms of healing. It is the name given to a system of natural healing which evolved in Japan from the experience and dedication of Dr. Mikao Usui. He was inspired to develop this form of healing from ancient scriptures after many years of study, research and meditation.

How does Reiki work?

During the Reiki healing session the client will either lie fully clothed on a massage table or be seated on a chair. The Reiki practitioner, who has been attuned to the Reiki energy, will then place his/her hands either directly on or just above various parts of the clients’ body for a few minutes at a time.

This enables the energy to flow through the body, clearing blockages along the way and going where the healing is needed most. A full treatment normally takes one hour.

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Often the Reiki energy is described as being felt as hot, cold, heavy, butterflies or even as a sharp stab. Sometimes the client feels nothing at all, but that does not mean that the energy is not flowing.

It is possible to heal at all levels: physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. Acute injuries can be helped to heal quickly but more chronic illness takes longer. Even in terminal illness, there is usually great benefit to be gained and an enhancement of the quality of life, giving a sense of peace and acceptance during the time remaining.

Please note that Reiki is not an alternative to allopathic medicine but can be used safely in conjunction. You cannot ‘overdose’ on Reiki. The body will take on board only as much as it needs at that particular time.

Patricia is a Reiki Master practitioner and has been attuned and trained in Usui Shiki Ryoho (advanced level). For more information or to make an appointment please call Patricia at Clinica Medicare in La Cala de Mijas. Tel: 952 835 776 or directly on 666 170 868.

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KEY HEALTH Pictures Speak Louder Than Words

By Anne Stark

My good friend, Inez, is getting married soon and of course every woman wants to look her best on that special occasion. So, we got together and made “The Plan” – my Genie treatments combined with an eating plan will do the trick. Without exercise the plan will take longer, so regular daily activity will accelerate the results. As Inez is a Herbal Life distributor, she obviously has knowledge of how the body functions. Most of the time she had two meal replacement shakes, two snacks and a meal consisting of either chicken or fish with vegetables. The shakes have all the vitamins and minerals you need, so you are full of energy.

How it works! In 4 weeks she has lost 3kg in weight and 12 cm from her waist. You can of course use any diet plan.

There are many to choose from. Just follow the one that suits you.

Inez is full of energy and ready for her big day. On this page and also on page 12 you can see her transformation after just 10 treatments of the 10 Minute Miracle, Genie Take 10.

You can see clearly how it builds muscle mass, especially in her cheeks, and the whole face has been lifted.

10 treatments only cost an affordable 250 Euros. If you are interested in looking good and would like some help in reaching your goal, you are more than welcome to sample my treatments without obligation.

Spring is the time to prepare yourself for the summer season whether it is for a facial, massage, waxing, pedicure of eye treatment. My knowledge, combined with excellent professional products, will guarantee you the best results.

P.S. Genie also has a lymphatic drainage option to combat water retention or accelerate your weight loss. Good Luck - Anne

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KEY HEALTH Sea Buckthorn Oil – Omega 7 What is sea buckthorn oil?

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a berry bush found in Asia and Europe. The berry has been used in traditional Asian medicine for more than one thousand years. In the past few decades, scientist from the University of Turku, Finland have carried out extensive research into sea buckthorn which has resulted in an improved understanding of the health effects the berry has to offer.

Sea buckthorn oil is rich in beta carotene, vitamins and omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9.

Why take Omega 7(R)?

Dry eyes? Dry mouth? Intimate dryness?

Modern research has found that sea buckthorn oil is an important source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (particular omega 7). Polyunsaturated fatty acids are important structural components of mucous membranes, which form the protective lubricating lining of internal organs such as vaginal, digestive and respiratory tracts, as well as the surface of the eyes and mouth.

Mucous membranes may become dry as a result of ageing or environmental factors. Sea buckthorn oil may therefore help to maintain healthy mucous membranes, as a source of nutrients required to maintain their structure and function.

Linda loves Omega 7 “It has been life changing for me, I no longer need my eye drops and Omega 7 benefits so many other areas of the body that is a must in my daily routine” Q How did you discover Omega 7?

A I wanted natural help for my dry eyes, which have plagued me for about 10 years. I was tired of using drops and feeling uncomfortable. I found out that other people with my problem us sea buckthorn oil to provide moisture from the inside.

Q Tell us more about your problem.

A My eyes felt dry and gritty most days, and also they would become red and sore. It would flare up when I was under artificial lighting, in air conditioned rooms or when I wore false eyelashes. It also seemed to worsen after I had my two children. I was forced to use eye drops every single morning. If I ever forgot my drops, my eyes would be terrible all day and people would think I’d been crying!

Q How has Omega 7 helped you?

A No more eye drops and no more discomfort! With the TV and photographic work I do, it’s important that my eyes look clear and healthy. Omega 7 has helped me achieve that.

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Q How long did it take to work for you?

A I took two capsules in the morning and two at night and I started to see an improvement in a fortnight. After a few more weeks I was able to stop using my eye drops.

Q Do you recommend it to others?

A Absolutely! It has been life changing for me. Sea buckthorn benefits so many other areas of the body that it is now a must in my daily routine. Pharma Nord’s Omega 7 is made to such high standards that I know my health is in good hands.

Linda Lusardi has been a household name in the UK for many years. She is a model, TV presenter and actress.

Linda is married to actor Same Kane and has two children.

100% natural. Totally unique.

Natural Lifestyle WINNER – Best supplement 2011.

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KEY HEALTH What is Toothache?

By Chris Weir, Sonrisa

Toothache is pain around the teeth and jaws as a result of a dental condition.

Causes: 1. Dental Cavity 2. Exposed Pulp 3. Gum Disease 4. Cracked Tooth 5. Jaw Pain from the Temporo Mandibular joint.

Other causes which may result in dental pain are: 1. Earache 2. Sinusitis 3. Angina Toothache can vary from a mild ache to sharp pain, throbbing pain and severe pain. When it’s most severe pain and pain relievers don’t stop the pain, a quick visit to the dentist is the only answer. Many patients will try anything to avoid going to the dentist, such as strong pain relievers and antibiotics, but they don’t treat the cause of the pain only the symptoms, and they will still have to go to the dentist to get treatment, but the sooner you go, the better the chances of saving the tooth.

Dental causes: Cavities, broken teeth, abscesses, cracked tooth,

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gum disease, receding gums and impacted wisdom teeth.

Small cavities can be treated simply with a filling. Deeper cavities may have exposed the pulp and will need root canal treatment or extraction. Abscesses will need antibiotics and possibly extraction. The cracked tooth will have a hairline crack which will be painful when biting hard and sensitive to hot and cold. This may require root canal treatment and a crown. Receding gums cause exposed root surface which is sensitive to hot, cold and acidic foods. This can normally be treated with topical fluoride gels, sensitive toothpastes and sensitive mouthwashes.

The impacted, erupting wisdom tooth can cause pain, swelling and infection. This can be treated with pain relievers, antibiotics and possibly extraction. The jaw joint (the TMJ) can cause dental pain, and this can be due to an injury to the jaw, arthritis, grinding (bruxism) or stress. This can be treated with anti inflammatory tablets such as Nurofen, heat treatment to the joint, a bite guard and avoiding eating hard foods.

How to avoid toothache: 1. Keep your teeth and gums healthy.

2. Reduce intake of sugary foods and drinks.

3. Brush your teeth twice a day.

4. VISIT YOUR DENTIST.

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KEY HEALTH New Branch of Optica Laza and Hearing Aid Centre Laza Now Open in Calahonda The new branch of Opticians, Optica Laza, which also incorporates Hearing Aid Centre Laza, has now opened its doors at CC Los Cipreses in Calahonda, near the chemist (see Calahonda map at the back of this magazine). This purpose-built centre is now on your doorstep with ample free parking either right outside or in the nearby car park.

As you would expect from the Laza establishments, they pride themselves on their personal service which is more than evident in the new branch. Rocio and Grabiella (pictured above) will be pleased to welcome you in the new Calahonda branch where they can attend to your every need in your own language, be it English, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian or German.

In state of the art surroundings, Optica Laza has a wide range of designer glasses at low prices and many bargains as well. There is also a great selection of sunglasses, lenses

and all manner of accessories, so something to suit every taste and budget. Please see advertisement below for the special offer on Zeiss lenses.

Hearing Aid Centre Laza has all the most up to date equipment to test your hearing and the Calahonda and Fuengirola branches are the only authorised Widex centres on the Costa del Sol. Digital hearing aids are available from only 45 Euros per month and equipment comes with a 3 year guarantee, free batteries, interest-free finance and loss and theft insurance.

The introductory offer for the new branch of Optica Laza in Calahonda is a FREE eye test so why not pop in soon to see Rocio and Grabiella. Of course the staff at the La Cala and Fuengirola branches will be just as pleased to offer their personal service to you if either of these branches is more convenient for you.

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KEY HEALTH Biceps Tendonitis, one of the

many causes of Frozen Shoulder The biceps muscle is in the front of your upper arm (the one you see when Popeye has had his spinach!). It helps you bend/flex your elbow and rotate your lower arm. It also helps keep your shoulder stable.

Muscles narrow at both ends to become tendons, (like strong cords) and it’s the tendons that connect to bone.

The biceps muscle is connected by its tendons at both the shoulder and elbow joints. At the shoulder joint, there are actually two tendons that connect the biceps to bone, which is why the muscle is called the biceps: bi, meaning “two”, so it has 2 attachments at the shoulder, one called the “long head” of the biceps, the other the “short head” of the biceps (see diag.1).

Most problems are of the long head of the biceps, which

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By Chris Howard

causes pain and/or weakness down the front of the arm near the top of the shoulder; usually with a sharp pain on lifting the arm, sometimes accompanied with a snapping sound or clicking sensation. In most cases, damage to the biceps tendon is due to a lifetime of repeat activities. As we age, our tendons slowly weaken with everyday wear and tear. This degeneration can be worsened by overuse - repeating the same shoulder motions again and again is nearly always the culprit of biceps-related pain in the shoulder mostly because the tendon runs along a groove or “valley” in the arm bone (where it can become easily inflamed) and can also come under stress from nearby rotator cuff muscles.

In my opinion, most of this damage/inflammation is caused because of other muscle imbalance around the shoulder, especially the pectorals (see diag 2) which are often over tight and shortened mainly because of the amount of time we spend bringing our hands in towards the centre of our bodies with varying degrees of force and repetition, i.e. driving, cooking, cleaning, reading, using the computer, playing tennis or padel, swimming and especially using mobile phones! All these things and more can rotate your upper arm inwards far enough to easily cause friction along the sides of the groove where the biceps tendon runs, altering its normal tracking, thus causing inflammation and pain. So other over-tight muscles are often to blame and it’s the cause of this imbalance which I aim to put right with corrective physical treatment, which may include your neck and upper back or even changes to postural tension from your hips and legs.

Untreated over time, this friction can lead to the development of micro or macro damage to the tendon, including tears. I don’t treat all biceps tendon problems the same way. Often the first thing is to rest the arm as much as possible, I give advice on changing the activity causing the problem ie. use higher pillows, hold your phone differently, change your work position/habits etc., how to use ice and anti-inflammatory medications, then these are combined with physical therapy to loosen and rebalance the other muscles which are often the cause of the original problem, and then some shoulder exercises to strengthen and avoid repeat episodes. (If necessary I may recommend corticosteroid injections or in extreme cases surgical treatment if the tendon is subluxed (loose) or dislocated ( has come out of its groove.) and would then advise on rehabilitation..

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KEY HEALTH Passion studio Back at Tamisa Golf Hotel with Dance, Pilates and much more...

Passion studio is back at the Tamisa Golf Hotel with Dance, Pilates and much more...for everyone who likes to train in a relaxed atmosphere and luxurious surroundings.

Enjoy your Pilates classes overlooking the golf course accompanied by live piano music, the water gym in the recently renovated spa and wellness centre, and your dance classes in our beautiful dance room.

Try our healthy meals and fruit drinks in the Red Salon in the company of your teachers and friends.

Our prices are affordable so that everyone can join us and start a new, healthier life and make new social contacts. Our team will inspire you and guide you to reach your goals.

Caterina, the founder of Passion Studios, specialises in Pi-

By Passion Studio lates and Fitness Classes at all levels. Britta will accompany you in Water Gym Classes and outdoor Group Training.

If you like to dance, Omar will move your body and soul in salsa rhythm. Daniella, one of the most energetic Zumba teachers on the coast, will make you shake and dance like you never thought possible. Caroline, our expert Belly Dancing teacher, will transmit to you the graceful and extremely feminine movements which are typical in these dances.

New in our team is Ricardo. He will shortly be starting Afro Dancing, a very exhilarating rhythm which will transport you to the heart of the Black Continent.

Why waste more time? Join us now. First class is free!

For more information call Caterina on 699 237 951.

See website info@passionstudios.es

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KEY HEALTH The Benefits of Massage

By Michael Izon, Horizon Therapies

There are a number of benefits of massage including: - The patient’s circulation can be improved.

- The massage can induce a soothing feeling as the nervous system responds better than any other body system to massage.

- By stimulating the flow of lymph towards the lymph glands, a massage can help eliminate waste and toxic products.

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- A massage can help the digestive process become more efficient as well.

- The respiration system also responds to massage treatment by stimulating the circulation system.

- Last but by no means least, massage obviously has many benefits for the muscular system by addressing various muscular conditions and injuries.

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KEY FEATURE Tea at Sam’s

By Sue Cross

Robotically, she dressed in her best trouser suit and studied her reflection in the mirror. She knew that she had good dress sense – hadn’t she been told innumerable times by colleagues at work when she was a fashion buyer? What had she done to drive him to another woman?

She took a taxi to the heart of the city where James’s office was situated. The normality of the city’s activities affronted her as she watched cyclists, shoppers, young mothers with prams and business people going about their daily routine.

A brass band played on a street corner and Celine felt as if it were mocking her. How could life go on like this? She paid the taxi driver and ventured into the tall, modern block that housed his office. It was a long shot but worth a try. Feeling strangely empowered, she strode out of the lift on the eighth floor. She had planned what to say to the young blonde receptionist but the desk was empty and so she walked straight into his office, not knowing what she would say to him if he was there.

Good, the office was empty. She had to act quickly.

Nothing in his desk drawers. Except a bottle of Aramis.

‘What the heck? He hates aftershave!’ She thought in fury, now convinced there was another woman.

Her hands shook slightly as she moved with rapidity, opening the tall filing cabinet. The third file she opened held the evidence that she had been looking for. Holding her breath, she withdrew a package that was bundled together with an elastic band. The photographs, about a dozen in all, showed a young, attractive girl with olive skin and slanting eyes.

There were poses of her standing outside what looked like a club or café and the rest were taken in her apartment. There was one on the small balcony that led off the sitting room and others sitting on the sofa in the living room. There was even a picture of her holding Celine’s Persian cat. She was drawn to the girl’s hair. It was dark, long and curly. Feeling a mixture of disbelief and triumph that her plan had born

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fruit, she stared at the pictures for what seemed an eternity until she heard a noise in the corridor. Jumping, she knew she had to escape before she was discovered. Enraged that this stranger should be usurping her in her own home, she rammed the pictures into her large leather handbag and headed for home. She would confront him tonight.

“Good morning Mrs Smedley, are you looking for your husband?” the receptionist was back at her post.

“Er, it’s all right. I’ve sorted out what I came here for,” Celine sounded composed as she walked to the lift, thankful that the doors opened as soon as she pressed the button.

Once home Celine looked at the photos, this time checking every detail. She studied the one taken outside the bar. The girl was wearing a tight fitting black top and short skirt and was smiling into the camera. Celine could just decipher the name of the bar – Virgo. The irony did not escape her as she wracked her brain trying to remember where she had seen the sign before. Then, before hiding the evidence, she carefully lifted the long black hair from the dressing table and placed it in an envelope with the pictures.

For some reason that was beyond her she cooked a chicken casserole for him and put a bottle of white wine to chill in the fridge. Self pity was beginning to engulf her like a choking smog, replacing the fury and disappointment that had at first bombarded her. She had always trusted her husband and thought that they had a good, solid marriage. They didn’t even argue very much as she let James get his own way.

He was a bit of a sulker and Celine hated the heavy atmosphere and silence that a row produced. Perhaps she wanted to prove to him what a stupid move he’d made cheating on such a devoted wife who looked after her appearance, was affectionate, kept an organised home and prepared delicious meals. Why else would she go to all this trouble cooking for him?

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KEY FEATURE Dario Meets Bettina Huggino, a Lady of Andalucia I first met Bettina Huggino in the mid nineties when I was dinning with some friends in a simple but delightful Spanish venta (a type of restaurant typical of this part of Andalucia), situated in a gentle valley near the small bustling town of Alhaurin El Grande high in the hills between Fuengirola and Marbella.

Today it is still a popular meeting place for the local farmers, builders and artisans and the other nationals living in and around the area. On Sundays the place is heaving with the noisy crowds of excited Spanish families, who like to gather in the venta and relax with their friends and families, enjoying themselves, devouring delicious helpings of paella and drinking good bottles of Rioja, with gusto.

The noise level grows with impatient intensity in parallel harmony with the pleasure of the company and experience shared. Numerous little children run in and around the tables pulling the ears of yelping dogs and chasing nervous cats, totally oblivious of all and sundry, but carefully scrutinised by devoted and indulgent grandparents while the waiters weave in and out between them with consummate skill. I watched the scenes unfolding in front of my eyes with a detached enchantment and I was reminded of Fellini’s evocative film “Amacord”.

The furniture in the venta is of a simple type and the décor is quite ordinary except for one constituent. The walls were then covered with many beautiful and colourful paintings depicting rural scenes of Spain that sadly are fast disappearing from the traditional rural environment of Andalucia.

The paintings appeared simple at first glance, but it was not long before my fascinated eyes were dragged to the named encrypted on each work; Bettina Huggino.

I was idly chatting to a man sitting next to me who I later discovered was Bettina’s hard working husband Felipe (Philip).

We were formally introduced and to my surprise, was enlightened that the creator of the unusual paintings hanging on the venta walls were the works of Bettina Huggino, a charming lady sitting in front of me.

I asked her to explain the Spanish sounding name Huggino; laughingly she told me her real name is “Huggins” and very English, but her Spanish friends nick–named her Huggino, which they all preferred and this has stuck.

She was a blonde; her long, flowing hair tucked up high in the classical style; with grey blue eyes to match; a gentlewoman with a kind, but steely character, who carried the comfortable persona of a lady who lives securely within her own world, and who is the mistress of that mysterious place, the inner soul.

She reminded me of one of those courageous English la-

By Dario Poli

dies, that at the height of the British Empire, confidently travelled and lived in the most obscure and remote places of the globe, oblivious of hardships, dangers or inconveniences to themselves, seemingly protected by a spiritual charm.

She lived in a small finca, within walking distance of the venta with views from her home that were stunning, looking upon the mountain where Ibex still roam, her garden filled with an intoxicating variety of fruit trees and flowers. Her life was simple, having no telephone, computers, or running water (from a well) and electricity from a generator that kept her husband busy with maintenance.

I had an immediate rapport with them both, as they were a down to earth and natural couple, modest and devoid of any pretentiousness. In her studio I saw many of her paintings, which she explained are known as El Arte Naif, (naive art) and her style was simple but direct using brilliant colours as bright as the Spanish sun.

With her fertile imagination, Bettina depicted scenes from everyday events of rural life in Andalucia, which she observed during her many years living in this region, capturing on canvass particular customs and details which sadly will not always be with us, as the Spanish people race headlong into the modern commercial jungle, embracing the inevitable lack of spirituality it brings with it.

She was totally absorbed in her work and when creating, she painted from morning till dusk not aware of how hot or how cold it became.

Bettina exhibited her paintings in Lucena, Granada, Seville and Marbella just to mention a few cities, where she delighted art lovers explaining to me that she sold mostly to Spaniards from all over Spain who delight in her depiction of their rapidly vanishing way of life, which pleased her, as she is a real Devonian and not Spanish.

I gently reminded her that another pair of great English artists Delius and Elgar, were ignored and misunderstood by their own countrymen, their talents only discovered and understood by the French and Germans. She politely smiled, her natural modesty and reserve keeping her down to the Spanish earth from where her inspiration was derived.

Bettina Huggino sadly is no longer with us, but her art and vision has much to offer the art-loving public and I’m sure that it won’t be long before the wider world, sees her work and hears her name in a similar breath as her fellow countryman, Lowry, as her paintings are a valuable source of recorded history and memory for a future generation. A simple but beautifully expressed reminder of the humanity of Spanish life that we all love.

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KEY ASTROLOGY Astrology4Everyone In the last few issues I’ve posted articles about the personal planets, what they mean and the effects they can have on us as individuals. Some of you may be well acquainted with astrology but for those new to the subject, and maybe for the not so new, this month’s article is a brief description of what astrology is, where it came from and to some extent how it works! For now let me take you on a fascinating journey that has brought Astrology full circle… as a science in the practical sense and how it provides us with a means of self-discovery… finding out what makes us tick, and what doesn’t! There’s a lot more to it of course, but one step at a time…

‘To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven’…

So what is astrology and how does it work? What do those peculiar symbols and signs mean in a natal birth chart, also known as a horoscope? The answers are there if we want to dig a bit deeper and learn more about this intriguing subject.

Watching the sky has been a part of man’s life for thousands of years and in ancient times seasonal changes were marked by the longest and shortest days (solstices) and the times when night and day were the same length (equinoxes) and these became a calendar for hunting and planting. The people of that era noted the position of the Sun and Moon when heavenly phenomena occurred (what we know as solar and lunar eclipses) and how these coincided with significant events on earth. They were considered omens and eventually turned into myths and fables which told about gods, demons and heroes; a complex hierarchy of celestial beings who watched, judged and manipulated the lives of men!

For centuries Astrology has been the means of revealing the potential of an individual by drawing up a birth chart using the date, place and time of birth. Early astrologers grouped the stars into patterns that we know as Constellations; the sky was divided into twelve segments, the twelve signs of the Zodiac starting with the Constellation of Aries. The ‘stars’ or planets eventually acquired ‘personalities’ and ‘mythologies’ of their own, and astrologers began to attach significance to the position of these planets against certain constellations. This mapping out took mathematicians of the time months to perform by hand but with current technology we can calculate the positions of planets in signs and houses in a few min-

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By Janet Powell

utes on the computer! Perhaps not so well known is the fact that Astrology and Astronomy were once considered part of a single discipline and astrologers were among the most respected members of society. It was with the coming of the ‘Age of Enlightenment’ in 18th century Europe that rational thinking took over from intuition and so began the separation that has only in the last half century or so seen Western astrology make a popular comeback.

Today astrology is used for many reasons. It’s a way of learning about ourselves, our family and friends and also as a guide to the patterns that unfold in our lives.

Through astrology we can make informed decisions about our health, relationships, careers and much more because it enables us to see ourselves and our potential with more clarity. And when we understand more of ourselves we are able to develop tolerance and understanding toward others. Birth charts are in effect like mirrors of our individual personalities.

There are ten planets including the Sun and Moon (also called the Luminaries) in everyone’s chart, each representing a different cosmic force or vibration that affects our basic character traits and changing urges and needs.

Planets provide the energies that drive our physical, emotional, mental, and intuitional systems and these are modified by their position in the sign and house of an individual’s chart and in relationship (aspect) to the other planets in that chart. Although most people know their Sun sign and the various traits associated with it there is at the time of birth a significant sign rising on the Eastern Horizon called the Ascendant or Rising Sign, which together with its ruling planet is equal in importance to the Sun and Moon position in the birth chart.

Some still view astrology as nothing more than a touchyfeely, sentimental New Age superstition and maybe that view is understandable when few books or articles about astrology give an explanation of how or why it works.

But our world is changing rapidly and there’s no doubt Western astrology is fast becoming a practical tool to guide us through the labyrinth of challenges we are currently facing and will face in the future. It is an elegant and beautiful symbol of the unity that surrounds us and is powerful evidence that we are connected not only to each other but to the creative force of our Universe.

For more information about astrology and chart readings write to Janet at astrology4everyone@yahoo.co.uk.

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KEY LEISURE Patios, Xmas and New Year Cruise or Weekend in Morocco?

See the “PATIOS OF CORDOBA” when the houses in the old town open their doors to the public to view their spectacular display of flowering plants and water features. This happens for a short period of time during May. Please contact us if you would like details of how we can arrange a visit, either for 1 day or stay a night or two in the wonderful city of Cordoba.

XMAS & NEW YEAR CRUISING FROM MALAGA. Fantastic prices with NCL from only 890Đ per person for a 9 NIGHT

By Calypso Travel CRUISE to the Canary Islands & Madeira departing 17 December or 26 December. This price includes a 5% discount for early booking. Also another amazing price, the same cruise departing Malaga on the 8th December for a mere 460Đ , also includes 5% discount for early booking. What are you waiting for? The prices will only go up!!!

WEEKEND IN MOROCCO Guided coach tour from Costa Del Sol visiting Tetuan, Tangier & Chaouen, 2 nights in a 4* star hotel including breakfast & dinner, only 189Đ per person.

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KEY FEATURE Anger

By Joy Fahey

Dear Joy I find myself feeling frustrated and angry nearly every day.

I just don’t seem to be able to shake it off. I hate myself for feeling like this which just makes it worse. I find myself getting cross with everybody and everything and finding it difficult to control my emotions. Even my friends have noticed that I snap at them for no particular reason. Going to work is difficult as I’m always in such a bad mood and people there tend to avoid me. What can I do, can you help?

Helen Hi Helen Well you’ve made a great move just writing to me to start with, and I’d bet it was a relief having done it! You’ve obviously got a lot of pent up energy looking for a way of expressing itself. In many of my letters I write about the fact we are all energy doing its thing, and sometimes it shows up in being angry. Firstly, all of us get angry sometimes, some people bottle it all up and some people just let it out, so be assured you are not alone in that.

We have to look at it with a different perspective and find the positive. You’ve got lots of energy, that’s great; some people have to struggle to find enough energy to do the things they want to do. Your ‘angry’ energy is trying to tell you something, your job is to listen to what you’re trying to say.

Once you start to look at it differently straight away you begin to change the focus, instead of being totally identified with the anger you become the observer of it, in other words you start to take control of it, rather than letting it have control of you. You need to ask yourself what is really going on, what really makes you mad. When I’m faced with these challenges I write a letter to myself. I write down all the

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things that are going on in my head. If you like I download it out of my head and in doing so you clear the space to put a new positive program in.

I have a journal for all my head downloads and it really does clear the blocks and frees me up. So that’s number one.

Next you need to move your body and loose some energy in exercising. Take a brisk walk, its great therapy for shifting your energy and your perspective, or do a session at the gym, ride a bike, go for a swim. Any kind of exercise is not only necessary but essential for using your energy constructively rather than destructively.

Thirdly turn this anger into gratitude in your thinking. This is real food for the soul to calm the waters. Focus on what you DO have rather than on the things you don’t. It’s so easy to fall into complaint mode which, in itself, makes anyone feel frustrated! List down all the things you have and feel grateful for, you will start to see just how fortunate you really are.

Here’s one of my favourite affirmations to say to yourself each day to put you in the right frame of mind.

“I begin my day with gratitude. I am grateful for another day.

I am grateful to breath the air, I am grateful for the trees, the grass, and the sky. I open my mind to focus on gratitude today. I release all limiting beliefs and I choose gratitude instead” Talk to your friends about what you are doing and have a fun conversation about all the things you are all grateful for, it will make an interesting conversation and rebuild your friendships!

All the best and ‘thank you’ for your letter Joy See more at www.joyfahey.com

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KEY FEATURE Getting the Correct Advice

By Age Care Association

Age Care Association recently hosted a visit from the Mijas Foreigners’ Dept at their Advice Centre in Doña Lola, Calahonda. Anette Skou, coordinator of the Mijas Foreigners’ Dept visited the newly opened Advice Centre to give a presentation on some of the information available from them and to update Claudia Langer, Manager and her team of volunteers. Anette is originally from Denmark and has been with the Foreigners’ Dept since 1985, so she has plenty of experience to pass on! It was very informative and clarified some of the misconceptions which abound about the rules and regulations for ex pats living in the sunshine. As an example, she explained how to get on to the Padrón, the importance of doing so and the benefits in general.

As the aim of the Age Care Advice Centre is to be a onestop-shop for information, particularly for the older local community on the Costa del Sol, this was a good way of

starting with a firm foundation of correct information to counteract the rumours and misinformation that circulate.

Anette also advised about the many events run by the Mijas Foreigners’ Dept throughout the year including Friendship Days and the Blues Festival in July.

Claudia is delighted that the Mijas Foreigners’ Dept is supporting the Age Care Advice Centre and said that she was looking forward to working with them in the future to the benefit of the older local community.

The Advice Centre is located at Doña Lola, Calahonda, next to Oscar’s Bar and on the Bus 220 route. It is open Monday to Friday, 10-2 pm and everyone is welcome.

Photos by David Tyrrell: Ana & Claudia - Anette Skou & Claudia Langer, Manager of the Age Care Advice Centre Group1 - Claudia Langer and her team of volunteers

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KEY SPORTS England World Qualifiers

By Steve Billingham

SAN MARINO v ENGLAND, World Cup Qualifier, 22 March The StadioOlimpico in Serravalle has a capacity of 7,000.

Wow! Goalkeeper Ben Foster was recalled to the squad as back up to Joe Hart. Frank Lampard skippered the side and Wayne Rooney sang the national anthem again. The bearded bloke who was a bit rough and ready with Walcott in the Wembley fixture, Della Valle is at the back for San Marino again.

Klutz Della Valle turned the ball into his own net off a Leighton Baines cross after 12 minutes. ‘The brass band is annoying, it is like the vuvuzelas in the World Cup,’ remarked an observer, ‘Wonder if Bernie Clifton is among them (minus the ostrich of course.) ‘Mind you, the football isn’t helping, it is rubbish.’

Alex Oxslade-Chamberlain plays 1-2 with Wayne Rooney before turning again and doubling England’s lead on 28 minutes. Rooney crossed, Oxslade-Chamberlain headed down and Defoe tapped in from close range for England’s third. Ashley Young hit a pile driver with his weaker right foot for the fourth.

Frank Lampard steers the fifth home (and his 28th England goal.) It says a lot for the strength of England’s midfield now when quality like Steven Gerrard and Scott Parker are only on the bench.

‘Watch this, this’ll be in,’ remarked an observer as Wayne Rooney lined a free kick up after 53 minutes. Sure enough, he curls it over the wall and away from the goalkeeper. And is then substituted.

His replacement, Daniel Sturridge can only hit the post with a close range header moments later. Hart makes his first proper save of the match after 65 minutes. Then Ashley Young clipped a high ball in and Sturridge headered in for seven before Walker cut it back and Defoe tapped in for his second and England’s eighth.

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utes and rescue it for them?

The final score finished England 8 San Marino 0, their highest score since the 8-0 Euro ’88 qualifier win over Turkey back in 1987.

MONTENEGRO v ENGLAND March 26 Coming into the match, I thought the national press had made a bit of a hoo-hah about the central defensive pairing of Lescott and Smalling. Perfectly able defenders and England will win I thought. Lescott has defended well (and scored a goal) at Euro Championships. Why worry against Montenegro? Over-cautious perhaps?

The Montenegro stadium holds 12,000. Yowzers! Wayne Rooney exquisitely chipped the keeper after 2 minutes but hit a post.

After a Glen Johnson drive forces a save, Rooney heads in off a Gerrard corner to give England the lead.

Milner fired a low cross in after 27 minutes when he might have had a go himself but Rooney was unable to convert.

‘Montenegro haven’t looked dangerous at all remarked an observer.’ ‘England have looked far more dangerous.’

A Game Of Two Halves Jovetic, the Montenegro forward headered against the side netting and they started applying a bit more pressure. Vucinic should have buried a chance for the equaliser on the hour, he also curled wide on 71 minutes. Jovetic also looked dangerous.

After a mad goalmouth scramble the ball bounced around like a pinball. Hart made a fantastic save from substitute Damjanovic’s header before he squeezed it home having had another effort blocked.

Steven Gerrard had a couple of accurate, long range hits but they were saved. A Gerrard free-kick is then scrambled away... but only just. The ‘iches’ of Montenegro got a share of the spoils with a 1-1 draw.

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KEY EVENTS What’s On Coffee Mornings every Tuesday 11am to 1pm at the Age Care Advice Centre at Dona Lola, opposite El Zoco, Calahonda, Mijas Costa, next to Oscar’s Bar. Art El y Ella at Galería Restaurante Lucia, C/ Maestra Angles Aspiazu, 17, Fuengirola. M-F 12-21.00pm. Sat and Sun closed.

Exhibition features two AIA (Andalusian International Artists) members - wife and husband Dolores and Roger Cummiskey, who exhibit their artworks consisting cross stitch and charcoal drawings. www.rogercummiskey.com/el-y-ella/ June 16th Bloomsday Bathe on the Beach 2013. Join fellow Joyceans for a little reading and a paddle /swim on the beach in front of Hotel Florida, Fuengirola from 8.00am. Informal readings from Ulysses by James Joyce in English, Spanish, Swedish, Finnish or any language and a Continental Breakfast.

Breaking New Ground!

Artists Elaine Carlton, Don Widdall and Richard Wood from England are joined by Sinikka Ahokas-Gröhn from Finland for their spring exhibition which runs until 13th May. Elaine and Sinikka are both textile artists. Sinikka expresses her creativity by painting on silk and produces beautiful, shimmering colours whilst Elaine uses heat, fibres and fabrics to make her interesting landscapes.

Don mostly works with watercolours and pastels whilst Richard uses oils and acrylics to produce his atmospheric images.

Tinto Verano!

A second exhibition entitled ‘Tinto Verano!’ begins on 13th May and runs until 8th July. This features work by Elaine Carlton & Richard Wood from England, local Spanish artist Ana Belen Aguilera and for the first time Wendy Lucas from America will also be exhibiting some of her recent work. The exhibitions can be seen at Jinete, Carretera La Cala Golf Km 4.5, Mijas Costa which is open every day except Friday between 13:00-22:00. Further details from 952 119 170.

Purple Paradise Elaine Carlton is also exhibiting some new work in a new venue. Her exhibition entitled Purple Paradise features some experimental work that uses fabric and flame resulting in some truly interesting textures which are then embellished with stitch and beads. This work can be seen at Purple Moon on the Paseo in Fuengirola. The lounge restaurant is open daily from 12.00 until late. Further details from 952 461 133.

Charity Events 20th April Kim’s Animal Rescue – From in the DogHouse at 12 noon. Stroll through the beautiful countryside of Almogia to raise money for Kim’s Animal Rescue! Only 5 Euros to enter, or request a sponsorship form - info@kimsanimalrescue. com. Walk approx. 8 km. Water stops and snack breaks en

Age Care Advice Centre route. BBQ follows supplied by the KAR team. Dogs welcome but must be kept on lead or on a long line at ALL times. More info: Nando Brown, www.inthedoghousedtc.com.

21st April P.A.D Spring Fair in Mijas Village - Organised by PAD in collaboration with the Foreigners’ Dept. Stands and Entertainment. Main Square Mijas Village from 11am to 3pm.

21st April Sponsored Walk in Elviria to El Soto and fun day at El Soto Restaurant. All details on our sponsored fb event page. Anyone who wants a stall email skitchen71@gmail. com. In aid of Ciudad de los Ninos children’s home, Malaga.

30th April Charity Fundraiser at La Sala from 8.00 pm. 3-course dinner plus glass of wine for only 40 Euros per person. Live music, auction and raffle. Prizes include a week’s stay at the new Dogchester Holiday Home for your four legged friends, Bottles of Champagne and much more. Auction items include a dinner for two at La Sala and Reginas Puerto Banus, cut and colour by hairdresser to the stars Jonathan Scott Yeadon at Reflections etc.

12th May P.A.D Dog Show in Mijas Village - Organised by PAD in collaboration with the Foreigners’ Dept. Stands and Entertainment. Main Square Mijas Village from 10am to 3pm.

Town Hall Events 1st May Sardinada on the beach in La Cala.

7th to 9th June - Mijas International Fair in the Main Square, Mijas Pueblo.

Flamenco in the Square - Every Wednesday at 12.00 a flamenco show is held in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña (Mijas Pueblo), weather permitting.

Guided Walks - The Tourist Office organises several guided tours of the Sierra de Mijas. There will be two tours each Saturday (one low difficulty and the other medium/ high), which will begin at 9.00am from the Mijas Tourist Office or surrounding areas. Groups of 25 people. Cost 3 Euros p/p which includes refreshments at the end of the walk in one of the many bars of Mijas village. For more information: Tourism Office. Tel: 952 58 90 34. E-mail: turismo@mijas.es.

For more information on forthcoming events visit www.mijas.es Markets Wednesday – Outdoor Market, Fairground La Cala 9.00am to 2.00pm Thursday – Outdoor Market - Centro Valdepino, Calypso 9.00am to 2.00pm Last Friday of the Month La Cala Boulevard Eco Market from 10.00am Saturday – Fairground La Cala 9.00am to 2.00pm Sunday – Hipodromo Boot sale from 9.00am to 2.00pm and Calypso Boot Sale from 9.00am to 2.00pm

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KEY PETS Laws relating to Dangerous Dogs The laws in Spain relating to dangerous dogs are very strict.

It is now 5 years since I registered my dogs Boy Boy and Sheba as ’Dangerous’ and after a hectic week thought it would be of interest for other owners to be aware of the amount of documentation required for those that have not yet registered their dogs.

I thought I would list the documents I had to obtain for my new licence, however some documentation may differ between municipalities. It is best to call your local town hall for specific requirements: A photocopy of my residencia and 2 passport photos.

Original Certificate showing that I had no criminal record. I required this certification from Seville.

Medical certificate showing my psychological aptitude (similar to that required for people purchasing firearms) which included showing physical capability.

An Insurance insurance policy covering the animal with a Đ120,000 liability for civil responsibility and a receipt to prove the last payment.

I had to produce copies of the microchip and vaccinations to verify they were up to date.

The laws are strict I am required to ensure my dog wears a muzzle outside in public areas and must be kept on lead no longer than 2 metres in length and only one dog per person. I am the only person that can walk one dog at a time. If a dog is kept outside of the home, they must be secured with suitable walls or fencing min 3 meters and if lost, reported to the local authorities within 48 hours.

It is possible to take a test with a specially qualified vet to show your competence at controlling your dog and testing their aggression – if passed, you will be given a certificate to prove the dog does not have to wear a muzzle outside the home. This test is carried out by a vet who is qualified in training and behaviour normally at a Guardia Civil dog training school.

Owners with no licence of a dangerous dog which are listed and not adhering to the law could be fined up to 115,000 Euros. Authorities will also have the ability to order dogs to be ‘put down’ if seen to be dangerous and/or aggressive. I asked at my Ayuntamiento what the fine is if a person does not have a licence and was informed from 3000 to 6000 Euros.

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By David the Dogman

All dogs need to be registered before 3 months of age. On a visit to the vet, a dog will need to be micro-chipped and the vet can complete the registration documents. Over and above this, owners of potentially dangerous dogs need to register dogs at the Town Hall.

Licences are valid for five years.

This is not an easy application and unless you are able to speak and read Spanish fluently, I would strongly recommend that you first discuss this with your vet and seek his assistance on each stage. You should also be prepared to pay for this service.

Here is the list of dogs considered dangerous or classified as potentially dangerous: a. Those belonging to one of the following breeds and their crosses: * Pit Bull Terrier * Staffordshire Bull Terrier * American Staffordshire Terrier * Rottweiler * Dogo Argentino * Fila Brasileiro * Tosa Inu * Akita Inu b. Those animals that have all or many of the following characteristics: * Strong musculature, powerful or athletic constitution, robustness, agility, vigour and endurance. * Strong character and marked courage. * Short hair. * Thoracic perimeter between 60 and 80 centimeters (24 and 32 inches), height at the shoulder between 50 and 70 centimeters (20 and 28 inches) and weight over 20 kg (44 lbs). * Voluminous, square, robust head, with a wide and large skull and muscular and pronounced cheeks. Strong and large jaws, robust, wide and deep snout. * Broad, short and muscled neck. * Broad, thick, deep chest, with arched ribs and short and muscled back. * Straight, parallel and robust forelegs and very muscular hindquarters, with relatively long hind legs at a moderate angle.

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KEY PETS Spring is in the Air

By FrenchbullRus

Spring is in the air at Frenchbullrus... with two successful matings in March and a further two litters expected later in the year, it looks like it will be a busy year for us, so it seems only right to discuss the breed we are experts in but in doing so a lot of what we are going to write about could apply to any pedigree dog. We would however first like to welcome Helle and her husband Kim into the Frenchbullrus family. They are owners of Harald,Molly and Cala, 3 beautiful pedigree French bulldogs from a long line of champion dogs in Denmark. We are proud to join with them in the successful mating between Harold and our Cala and Lilly and look forward to mating Harald with Lulu later in the year. Molly will then be paired with our amazing boy, Buster, bred by us 3 years ago. All puppies will have pedigrees and will leave home with pet passport, 1st and 2nd injections (as standard) micro-chip, fully wormed, vet checked with puppy pack. We are also proud to now be able to offer a gold package which will include completed pet passport with all injections in rabies, 3 full vet checks, micro-chip, pedigree, personalised photo album of your puppy from birth to leaving home, premium puppy pack and your puppy insured for a whole year, with cover active in all European countries!!! This will mean that we now feel happy for our dogs to travel from 15 weeks of age. We would also like to point out that anybody who has one of our dogs be it a pup or a rescue dog, can enjoy our closed members page which is active 24/7 meaning you have access to us at all times for advice. You can also use this page to meet your pup’s family members, from mum and dad, nan, grandad, great grandparents, aunties, uncles to cousins and of course your pup’s brothers and sisters. So to move on to a few issues we are worried about, Google French bulldogs and you will come across some things that concern us –e.g. “french bulldogs don’t breed naturally” “most french bulldogs cannot give birth naturally” “french bulldogs never have large

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litters”. If this was true, we would have to seriously consider breeding this breed, as if today’s dogs are no longer able to mate or give birth naturally then we have a problem with the breed in question, which needs to be addressed. Thankfully Crufts did this for us last year with the French bulldog being stopped from going any further by the vets who found that the Frenchies they were looking at were so far removed from the breed standard code and that there were issues with the overall health! Thank God and about time, because we were getting really worried that the public would soon forget what a real French bulldog looks like! So you like the flat face, wide chest, short body and legs and sticky out eyes. You also like the new Tea Cup French bulldog? This by the way is a genetic fault and they nearly always have serious health issues and they should never be bred from. French bulldogs should be sporty looking, even set, have a good open nose, not too flat a face, with even set eyes and should be able to enjoy a walk without getting out of breath. All our dogs breed naturally and give birth naturally, and with all our dogs being family members with their pups being brought up in the family home meaning pups leave us, social, happy, well behaved pups.

We would also like to point out that 90% of the French bulldogs we rescue have serious health or social issues, where they have been badly bred then sold to people with little idea about the breed and who have no access to an expert to help them with any teething problems they may have...We have 1 French bulldog on our books as we go to press with social issues. This lovely boy will need a loving, understanding home.

If you feel you could offer a rescue Frenchie a good home, please contact us. We also network with other rescue centres and are normally the first to know when a rescue French bulldog comes up. Find us on Facebook or go to our website www.frenchbullrus.com. Go to links page and tap direct link to our many Facebook pages.

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KEY PETS A Word of Advice on Protection for the Dreaded Sand Fly

This is the time of year to upgrade your dog’s defences for both internal and external parasites. We continue treatments for these conditions throughout the whole year but I realise that many dog owners feel they only need to protect their animals from spring until the end of summer.

I can assure you this is not the case, as this is the reason so many dogs here in Spain are affected by the dreaded sand fly resulting in Leishmaniasis. If detected quickly and treated properly, your dog can be saved. If not, this will mean your dog will have to take expensive treatment and continual blood tests for the rest of its life. There is still no cure for this affliction.

Depending where in the dog’s system it attacks, is very critical. We know of one of our males, Van, who is now 7 years old and lives in San Pedro who has survived with the problem for the last 4 years. It has been a very expensive procedure for his owner, but he has 3 of our dogs and just loves the Rottweilers.

It was a very strange set of circumstances. The dog came back to us to be used as a stud as he is very well bred and a son of multi champion, Ken de Breogan. I collected him from San Pedro on a Friday evening as the owner was going away for the weekend. The owner explained to me he had an allergic reaction to the pollen from his fruit trees. He stated the dog had been affected the year before and his vet had given him treatment which had cleared the problem. He was so confident that I did not look carefully at the dog before we put him in the car. By the time we arrived home it was dark, so I decided to look at the dog in the morning. To my horror whenever I touched the dog’s skin, I realised this was not a simple allergy, but it was a major problem which required urgent treatment. I contacted my vet who was attending a seminar in Cordoba, explaining the situation. He gave me a few tips to check various points but nothing confirmed what we suspected. I contacted the owner who was in Barcelona. He said he would drive back and meet me at his finca on the Sunday morning.

Needless to say we did not try to use the dog for the purpose of breeding, as we were afraid it maybe Leishmaniasis, even though all the quick tests the vet had proposed did not confirm the situation. I

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met with the owner as arranged and he was still sure it was a problem with the fruit tree pollen, but reluctantly agreed to take the dog to his vet in the morning, The next day before lunch he called to confirm the dog had Leishmaniasis in his skin but would have to await the results of further blood tests to determine if the problem had spread to his organs. This took a further 2 days. During this time the dog remained with the vet, as he placed the dog on a continual treatment regime until he knew the extent of the problem. At last back came the test results confirming it had not passed to any of his organs but that he would be placed on a strict treatment regime of injections and tablets for the first month. At the end of this period he would have further blood tests to prove what form of treatment would be required from then. The vet claimed that the dog’s strength and condition had saved him from further damage plus the fact it had been detected in the very early stages.

The dog was a 60kg plus Rottweiler. He has not lost any condition or weight. When he was sick, the main signs of a problem was when you touched his skin it felt like a rough campo road and a little eye discharge. Only sign of any problem, he is on daily treatment with one additional treatment every 30 days, 2 or 3 days before he is due his 30 day treatment his eye discharge appears, within one day after this treatment it disappears.

All his blood tests have proved normal but as you can imagine the cost of the treatment has been tremendous, all for the love of a dog.

This dog from a puppy had been treated with Ex-spot but the vet convinced the owner to change to another product called Advantix which has only 50% of the protection against the sand fly and had been used for only 2 months before the problem arose. The other 2 dogs have had no problem and they are both over 10years old. They are and always have been much more relaxed than Van as he is always on the go and requires a lot more attention.

At present only Ex-spot & Scalibur collars are proved effective but they are very expensive. We are presently involved in proving a much cheaper alternative which works on a similar basis as Ex-spot. Up till now it has proved very effective.

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KEY COMPUTERS Internet Television, Everybody Please Panic!!!

Right, after a short 8-year break we are back with more, useless technical stuff, this time about the immediate future of television on the Costa del Sol. Satellite vs. Internet What is new then? Well, as many of you might have discovered (those that do not have a Sky Plus subscription) Channel 5 went missing in December last year. This apparently is a prelude to a major changeover of English channels from one satellite to another, which will mean stronger and better signal for everyone, provided of course you are in the UK! For everyone else, and specifically for the Costa del Sol, this is really bad news. The new satellite beam is a lot narrower than the existing one and you will now need a larger dish to receive the signal. Rumours have it about six meters. Unless you have really tolerant neighbours, this is not really an option.

The solution to all this lies once again in the Internet.Why would you want to receive your television signals over the Internet, then?

Well, mainly because you have no other choice. Over the years, the English community has been blessed with the possibility of receiving Sky, FreeView and other English channels via the “traditional” dish on the roof, which gives you a very high quality viewing experience, but for other less privileged people, this has not been the case. Scandinavians, Russians and others have always had to look for other ways of enjoying their homeland channels on the Coast. It is called IP-TV streaming or just television over the Internet and is for the moment a vast and completely opaque market with many providers, offering many packages in many different qualities.

Technical Stuff These are mainly two popular ways of passing TV signals over the Internet. Both have advantages and drawbacks. The Slingbox system consists in setting up a box for each user at the beginning of the chain, which will send all the channels available at the origin down to you, giving you a complete copy of whatever is available at home. This is specifically good, when you wish to see more than the mainstream channels, i.e. thematic channels, reviews of old comedy etc. However, the compression method applied by Sling is inferior to the “pure” streaming as codecs, the software used for compression and decompressing the signal, has come a long way since these boxes were first developed.

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channels at a higher quality, but has the problem that if the Internet speed goes below their threshold points, it simply stops working until the speed is reestablished. Furthermore, you are forced into accepting the channel bouquet of your provider. The signal in any case will never be better than the weakest link in the chain, which can be anything from a faulty signal reception in the country of origin all the way down the network to your own internet speed. You might even experience some Internet providers, which will let you browse at full speed, but somehow limit your streaming experience, as this is a heavy load on their infrastructure.

As well as with traditional television providers, there are huge differences in choice and quality of your provider. It is important to realize, that the more hardware your signal provider has invested in at the other end of the system, i.e. the country of origin of the signal, the better the quality per MB. This will result in a clearer signal using the same speed or the same signal using less speed. Which one depends on the choice of your provider.

Is it Legal?

Hmm. The packages we sell in our offices are all official, you get a bill with VAT, and my provider claims solemnly, he pays the SGAE, which is the Spanish Society of Artists. We therefore assume it is; but it is sort of a grey zone. When for instance Sky buys legal rights to show a movie, they obtain those rights to a certain geographically limited area and pay for that. If you then later pass that signal on to somewhere outside the zone, is that legal then, as you have actually bought it already, and can you then do what you want with it, including possibly pass it on to others? This discussion has existed since the beginning of time and whatever has been said about receiving satellite television on the Costa del Sol, surely can be applied to IP TV. The EU furthermore have issued a circular saying there should be no boundaries between any countries with regards to television signals, so all in all it’s probably a case for legal experts.

Anyway, I hope as always I have added to the confusion, even if I have only just scratched the surface. Please drop round if you have any queries or doubts and I shall be happy to show you the different options live, which brings me to the most important part of the article: WISE is now located on Avenida de España, 1, still in Calahonda, in front of the church in new and larger premises, you can find our advert below on this page, hope to see you soon.

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KEY MOTOR Formula 1 and Moto GP Calendar for this Issue F1 21st April BAHRAIN Sakhir 12th May SPAIN Catalunya 26th May MONACO Monte Carlo 9th June CANADA Montreal

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Moto GP 21st April USA Austin 5th May SPAIN Jerez 19th May FRANCE Le Mans 2nd June ITALY Mugello 16th June SPAIN Catalunya

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KEY FINANCE This Issue’s Financial News Roundup In the UK the Chancellor has now played his hand and revealed his Budget and we now know that the deficit this year will be £123.2bn. Gross domestic product, which grew by a negligible 0.2% in 2012, is forecast to expand by 0.6% this year and by 1.8% in 2014. Needless to say, those growth projections are lower than they were when they were last wheeled out in the Autumn Statement. Elsewhere in the speech were the usual selection of tax cuts and stimulus measures which have now been well-documented. It was not the Budget for growth that had been predicted and hoped for but “a Budget for people who aspire to work hard and get on”, “a Budget for an aspiration nation” and “a Budget for a Britain that wants to be prosperous, solvent and free”.

Investors didn’t know quite what to make of it but they had great fun trying to come to a decision before, during and after the 54-minute speech. During the London session Cable ranged across one and a half US cents and the pound covered more than one euro cent. The Chancellor did not shift the emphasis of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) from inflation to growth (although he did say the MPC’s remit was up for discussion). The minutes of the March MPC meeting did not show any increase in the number of members voting for more asset purchases. The employment data did not show an increase in either the rate of unemployment or the number of jobseekers. There was plenty that could have gone wrong for the pound but none of it did.

In the euro zone just when we thought matters were settling, up pops the issue in Cyprus who have to find around 5 billion Euros before receiving the bailout from the ECB etc. It’s now well documented that all Cypriot bank account holders were asked to pay however the government voted against this and now finds itself in a position of potentially running out of cash and leaving

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the country bankrupt. Who will have bailed them out runs between, yes, the EU/ECB/IMF, Russia or maybe the church by the time you read this - however the answer will have been found.

Looking forward and the incoming new governor for The Bank of England will now have a different job to the last one as The Bank has now been handed new powers to look at unemployment and boost growth.

It’s not just Cyprus however that is causing some concern. The OECD has trimmed its growth forecast for France and suggests it must do a lot more to be competitive and create jobs at the same time suggesting the French government avoid any further spending cuts.

Better news for the zone came when a recent survey showed consumer confidence improving and investors still liking Spanish and Italian bonds and Portugal successfully selling government bonds.

In the USA the Federal Reserve commits itself to long term low interest rates and maintaining its monthly bond buying programme and with unemployment dropping and new housing starts increasing, it’s beginning to look a healthier picture in the US. Exchange rates over the month have seen quite a bit of volatility and are shown below

£ to $ £ to Euro Euro to $

High 1.5473 1.1744 1.3385

Low 1.4849 1.1357 1.2858

To get more for your money, contact our preferred currency specialist, Moneycorp, by ringing 952 587 657 and quote Key to Mijas. A free, no obligation chat, takes just a couple of minutes and you can end up saving thousands.

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KEY FINANCE Provide Peace of Mind Life Insurance can provide peace of mind for you and the people you want to protect most, your family. You can ensure the financial security of those closest to you as a Life Insurance Policy will provide your family essential financial help should the worst happen.

Yet there are many Expats that don’t have any Life Insurance arranged here in Spain. Don’t keep putting it off, contact us today to discuss your situation and we can help provide that peace of mind of financial security for your family.

Mortgage Protection, Family Protection or Business Protection, there can be many reasons for a person to consider having Life Insurance here in Spain and these may include: - Covering Inheritance Tax costs - Making up for your lost income as a result of the death of the family breadwinner - Funding your child’s future education - Paying off household debt such as a Mortgage - Paying off a Loan - Paying for funeral and other related expenses - Loss of a key person in a Company such as a Business Partner - Maintaining the standard of living of your family We can guarantee that not only do we have excellent Life Insurance products, but the premiums are also very competitive and provide much better value for money when compared with those policies

By Right Way Insurance & Finance SL provided by the banks. We can often provide a saving of up to 50% when compared with Banks here in Spain. We find that so many of our own clients have been provided Life Insurance by their Banks, normally due to a Mortgage arrangement. So although your Bank may advise you to the contrary, you should know that there is no legal reason why you cannot change your Life Insurance to us and start saving your money. Many Banks will tell you that you receive a reduction in your interest rate and lower monthly payments on your Mortgage because you have Life Insurance with them, however, it could be that the saving we provide you on your Life Insurance is more than what you save on your Mortgage payments.

Our Life Insurance policies are flexible and can include other additional benefits such as coverage for Critical Illnesses (such as Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke), Permanent Total Disability and even Repatriation.

The Repatriation coverage can be of particular benefit to those wishing to have Life Insurance to assist their family with Funeral Expenses as this extra coverage will provide for the transportation of the deceased Insured to the international airport nearest to the chosen burial site (example; your home in the UK) without any limit in costs and thereafter, covers the onward transportation from the airport to the place of burial up to a maximum cost of 1000 Euros.

Go the Right Way for your Life Insurance and contact Right Way Insurance today.

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KEY LAW The “Like” Button and Cookies Do you mind that those “some ones” will sell your personal information – information you thought was private – to advertisers, spammers and even identity thieves?

“Like” buttons can be used to track your preferences, for potential use in all of these activities. As such they can be in breach of internet safety privacy laws. The German state of Schleswig-Holstein in 2011 said that the buttons breached German Data Protection Laws and told federal agencies that they should remove “Like” buttons and similar social plug-ins from their websites. The Privacy Commissioner of Canada raised similar concerns in 2010.

“Like” buttons are “Cookies”. Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission, recently stated: “If you log in to a web service, the cookie that remembers that you are logged in is fine – and indeed this makes our lives a whole lot easier online. But a cookie that is used to build a profile of what you are doing online is less OK: it might mean that your web surfing over time (searches, web pages visited, the content viewed, etc.) is tracked, for example in order to match ads against your interests as determined from the profile. The use of such cookies requires your consent,” Cookies are messages that a Web server transmits to your Web browser so that the Web server can keep track of your activity on a specific Web site. Cookies are merely text files that you can delete at any time. Cookies cannot access your

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hard drive and they cannot spread viruses. However, they can be a factor in your privacy and anonymity on the Internet. Any personal information, such as credit card data, can be stored in a cookie unless you have turned off the cookie feature in your browser. The cookie will only provide information that you have provided by your choice to the web.

Article 5(3) of the European E-Privacy Directive states that EU countries have to make sure consumers are “offered the right to refuse” cookies (except in essential cases) and they have to give “clear and comprehensive information” about the purpose of each cookie.

There is a big variation in how this Directive has – and is being – applied in each European country. In Spain the law demands that users opt into cookies (that is, positively accepts the cookies).

For more information on how to comply to the cookie law and other important laws (Internet and Data Protection Law), please contact me or visit our web site.

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KEY LAW Check Your Spanish Will Inheritance tax is becoming a huge concern for many people and it is not always easy to calculate the amount you will have to pay because this tax is not a fixed percentage but on a scale that depends on three main factors: A) The value of the Estate (real estate properties, deposits in bank accounts, cars, etc. less the money owed to third parties) that you would inherit; B) Your relationship to the deceased; C) How wealthy you are.

Apart from that, there is a great difference if the deceased was a Spanish resident in Andalucia for the last five years of his life and if the beneficiary had been resident anywhere in Andalucia for the last year. When both circumstances are concurrent, the beneficiary would have nothing to pay if the value of his part of the estate is less than 175,000 Euros and if he/she was the spouse, child or grandchild of the deceased.

If this is not the case, then each beneficiary would have to pay in accordance with the value of his/her share of the estate and they would inherit with a discount of 15,956.87 Euros per beneficiary if they are the child, grandchild, parent, grandparent or spouse of the deceased (for children and grandchildren, this amount will be increased by 3,990.72 Euros for each year that they are under 21, to a maximum of 47,858.59 Euros).

If the beneficiaries are a brother, sister, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew and an ascendant or descendent in law, the amount of the reduction would be only 7,993.46 Euros.

Many wills have been made establishing that should the husband die first, everything will be left to the wife and should the wife die first, everything would be left to the husband. If they both die at the same time, everything would go to the children in equal shares. This has always been the normal way for the British, but now we should revise it.

In fact the way of disposing of your property and assets in Spain could now be wrong in many instances.

For example, if the deceased had not been living as a resident in Spain during the previous 5 years, then the Andalucian reduction of 175,000 Euros would not apply. The net value of the estate to be inherited in total would be 75,000 Euros, if his wife and four children outlived him and none of them had wealth in excess of 402,678.11 Euros in Spain.

In this case, should the will say that everything would go to

By Jose Luis Navarro, Intercala’s Solicitor and Property Administrator his wife, she would discount the amount of the legal reduction by 15,956.87 Euros from the 75,000 Euros and would have to pay inheritance tax on the difference of 59,043.13 Euros, i.e. tax of 6,128.49 Euros.

In the same example, supposing the will would have said that everything would go to the wife and four children in equal shares, there would be no tax to be paid because the share for each of the beneficiaries would be 15,000 Euros, and as the reduction is 15,956.87 Euros, none of them would have to pay anything.

It is now very important to check your particular case to organise your will in advance in order to avoid or minimize inheritance taxes, so please, take proper advice.

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KEY RESTAURANT GUIDE Issue88 17th Apr - 16th Jun 2013 Welcome to Key to Mijas Costa’s Restaurant Guide and Review. We have such a variety of good quality restaurants 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. The restaurants are now ready for the spring season so enjoy!

QR CODES You will notice that some of the restaurant advertisements in this issue now carry QR Codes. If you have a Smartphone and you don’t already have a QR Code Reader, just download one for free. Open the App and point at the QR Code until it is in the viewfinder and voilà – Try the Elegante ad for example. This will take you into their section of our online restaurant guide at www.keytomijascosta. com. We have created a full package for them to include a slide show of their dishes, the report in this issue, a map, menus and links to their website and Facebook. In future issues we intend bit by bit to replace the magazine restaurant guide with a few lines for each restaurant highlighting their USP and then a QR Code will link directly to the online restaurant guide. Readers who don’t have a Smartphone will still be able to access the restaurant guide through our website, www.keytomijascosta.com and of course will in addition be able to see some of the restaurant’s dishes, menus etc just as they would if they accessed via a QR Code on their Smartphone. We are sure you will enjoy this innovative concept. Have a click around on all the QR Codes on the adverts in this section. We are sure you will find it really useful! (Advertisers please note: The basic editorial will still be free of charge, the shortened version in the magazine and the full one online. However, if you would like the full Monty like the one we have made for Elegante, please contact or phone us. You can do this directly by scanning the QR code on page 72 to bring up the email contact!).

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Bar Tuta can be found in Jardin Botanico opposite the BP garage 3 doors from Snack Attack in La Cala. Bar Tuta is La Cala’s ultimate chill out bar and is open every day from 4.30 p.m. Bar Tuta has a large, airy terrace and a fully airconditioned bar for the warmer months with comfortable seating 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 Bar Tuta 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.

Cafeteria Los Olivos You will find Cafeteria Los Olivos in the Los Olivos Shopping Centre on the road up to the toll.

See map at the back of this issue and also on the advert on page 63. If you have not been to this shopping centre before, then it is fairly new and there is a great supermarket on the complex as well as other outlets. Cafeteria Los Olivos is one of the most spotless restaurants in the area. There is a large terrace and spacious air conditioned interior with plenty of room between tables, free wifi and an enormous car park which also makes Cafeteria Los Olivos an ideal place for an informal business meeting. Cafeteria Los Olivos is open all day from 8.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday serving English and continental breakfast, Ta-

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pas, lunch and dinner. Breakfast includes from a Croissant or Churro, Toast with Olive Oil and Tomato to a Full English.

All kinds of sandwiches and baguettes are available as well as a large selection of salads. Tapas include Anchovies in Vinegar, Russian Salad with Prawns or Tuna, Meat Balls in Tomato Sauce with Chips, Pork Medallion with Pepper Sauce and rice to name but a few. Also available is Gambas Pil Pil, Melon with Serrano Ham and Gazpacho. Main meals include Burger with Chips and Salad, Half a Roasted Chicken with Chips and Salad, Rosada with Chips and Salad, Entrecote, Pork Chops and our own particular favourite, the Rosada Skewer with Prawns, Chips and Salad. Portions are generous, extremely fresh and competitively priced. There is also a selection of desserts, ice creams, drinks etc including freshly squeezed orange juice. Service is always very attentive. We hope you will all enjoy a visit to Cafeteria Los Olivos. Please tell them that you saw them in the Key to Mijas Costa. Please see main ad.

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. They really are stunning. Boxes of 6 or 8 cupcakes now available. Perfect for pressies. Available with edible printed photos. Please see main ad.

Cerveceria Tipi Tapa is a fine example of a typically Spanish bar/restaurant, but of excellent quality at affordable prices. Tipi Tapa can be found at the Miramar end of Mijas Costa – come off at the first entrance to Fuengirola past the Sohail

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Castle. You will find the Mosque on your right and a few metres past that there is a roundabout with the Cayetano supermarket on it. Take a left there into C/Malaga and you will find Cerveceria Tipi Tapa a few metres down the road on the right. Cerveceria Tipi Tapa has a selection of fine meats from the BBQ all served with potatoes and salad, such as Mixed Grill for two people, other fine cuts of steak, pork or various meat skewers, a selection of fish etc. As the name of the restaurant suggests, it also serves a full range of the ever popular Spanish “tapas”, small portions either for a snack or to pick and mix with your friends. Tapas are served all day so Tipi Tapa is also an ideal place to eat if you are a little outside normal dining hours. A selection from the tapas menu includes favourites such as Russian Salad and other salad variations, a good variety of “embutidos”, different types of Spanish sausage, hams and Salamis from around the country, prawn and fish dishes, meatballs, croquettes, several vegetarian options such as Tortilla, Caramelised Goat’s Cheese with Crispy Almonds, Brie Blini with Cranberry Jam, Aubergine with Cane Sugar and many, many more both for meat and fish lovers and vegetarians too. Tipi Tapa is an ideal place to try Spanish favourites. We have now had the pleasure of visiting Cerveceria Tipi Tapa and have tried first hand some of the tapas mentioned above. We were warmly greeted, the service is outstanding but the food even more so. Everything comes beautifully presented and is of the highest quality such as the “Cinco Jotas” award winning ham which was the best we have had in a long time. Cerveceria Tipi Tapa serves the best quality Beef from Galicia which is renowned for its outstanding flavour. We have been able to sample this which was included on the Menu of the Day and I can confirm that the quality was indeed outstanding. There are also other options available on the menu del dia at a reasonable price. We are delighted to recommend Cerveceria Tipi Tapa to our readers. A video can be seen on www.keytomijascosta.com/videos/tipitapa/ to whet your appetite. Please also see main ad.

Cravings is now well established in their front-line 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 as well as breakfast if you are an early bird. 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

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either the Cheese Cake, the renowned Apple Strudel or Lockshen Pudding. To take the pain out of entertaining at home, Cravings specialise 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. This is superb value. Choose starters from Houmous, Tsaziki, Taramasalata all home-made and freshly prepared served with pitta bread. We really enjoyed the Lamb Kebab which was absolutely delicious, taken from the choice cut of the leg and slowly grilled until tender and tasty. Mousakka was also tried and tested as well as Dolmades. For dessert we had a great portion of home-made Baklava. It was not overly sweet. Cannot believe that the three course menu was only 10 Euros. Terrific value for money. Of course we have visited more than once!!! There is something for all tastes at Cravings. Cravings is open from 8.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and Mondays until 18.00.

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Darts at Smile is at the Castle end of the Paseo in Fuengirola and is now open every day from 5.00 pm. A wonderful venue if you are just popping in for a drink but as the name suggests, it is the only dedicated darts venue on the Costa del Sol. Regular money competitions are held for top prizes of up to 250 Euros. Darts at Smile has regular visits from professional darts’ players, see Facebook and website for details. Please see main ad.

Elegante Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is in a wonderful setting just opposite the beach about 150 meters from the Carousel ‘merry-go-round” going towards Los Boliches on the Paseo in Fuengirola. Elegante boasts an enormous intimate terrace that has great baby blue décor which you cannot miss as it is illuminated at night! Elegante also has a trendy indoor restaurant with a rather interesting ceiling, as well as a friendly and comfortable lounge for pre or after dinner drinks. Before opening Elegante, Christian, one of the owners, who is also the Head Chef, worked in the kitchens of many well known restaurants in London, including two years at the Savoy Hotel, and as sous-chef at Claridges’s

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Hotel for 10 years. Elegante offers some of the most delicious and traditional European cuisine on the coast using the freshest ingredients. Elegante is open all day every day from 11.00am until late for breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner and of course excellent cocktails and drinks from the well stocked bar mixed expertly for you by the Bar Manager, Sasha Winzek, who has received global awards for his bartending skills. Sasha can create almost any cocktail you can think of and also entertains you by juggling bottles and flame throwing! The bar is open until late, especially in the summer months! Why not enjoy an all day breakfast, a snack, lite bite or salad and not of course forgetting the fabulous Sunday Lunch served from noon until 10.00 p.m. Elegante also offers a special “Menu of the Day” – great variety, 3 excellent courses served all day and all for just 9.95 Euros! For the new season there is now a great selection of Tapas or the most delicious Pizzas all of which are reasonably priced and served until closing time. If you are on the beach you can even order a spit roast chicken and chips to take away!

Or perhaps you would like to take a break with a nice cup of tea and cake? Kid’s menu available. From the new a la carte menu the Tiger Prawns Pil-Pil is recommended. If you prefer a salad or pasta, the Grilled Goat’s Cheese and Roast Pepper Salad or Seafood Spaghetti are recommended. Three varieties of paella are on offer as well. For main course, meat dishes include a selection of fine Steaks, Spit Roast Suckling Pig, and a good selection of home-made burgers all served with Chunky Chips, House Salad, Coleslaw and Onion Rings. Fish dishes include Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas, Swordfish, Salmon with Moroccan Spices and Cous Cous, Mussels Marniere or grilled Lobster either Thermidor or to your liking, half or whole. There is also a good selection of home-made desserts. As we were going to print, the new ice cream freezers were being installed. The staff at Elegante are highly trained, professional and attentive. They provide a high standard of service and quality at all times.

Ideal venue for private functions. There is so much variety to suit all budgets and tastes. We sincerely recommend this great restaurant. Lovely owners who are going out of their way to make this restaurant the talk of the town. Great value for money, stunning food, plenty of choice for everyone whether you want a salad or paella, a fine a la carte menu or a night on the town with friends, we are sure that once you have tried it, you will be back time and again. Even if you are an ex-pat and live here, they will make you feel like you are on holiday. Please mention to the staff that you read about Elegante in the Key and you will be well looked after. NEW to Elegante – the Strawberry Mojito which is pictured above.

We understand that Elegante is the only venue in Fuengirola to serve this delicious new cocktail. Try it – we have and it is to die for. Please see main ad and also scan the QR Code on with your Smartphone for more information.

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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. The emphasis is on a friendly, family service with reasonable prices but retaining a high standard of cuisine. Fellini’s has an 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 home-made 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 see main ad.

Hotel Tamisa Golf is situated on the Camino Viejo de Coin and overlooks the new Mijas Los Lagos course which has now re-opened after a 5m euro investment and is attracting a lot of attention. 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 and is served until 5.00 p.m. Happy Hour is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 18.00 20.00 with half price drinks. Hotel Tamisa Golf holds numerous events throughout the year including fund raisers which are always enjoyable, so please get in touch to find out what is going on or for details on how Hotel Tamisa Golf can help you with your event or celebration. Hotel Tamisa Golf specialises in weddings. Hotel Tamisa Golf is a firm favourite with the locals. Please see main advert for further details.

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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 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 exper tly 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 par ticularly 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. The lobster in their adver t is seriously tempting and is making my mouth water just looking at it! 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 por t of Cabopino. This is a lovely, relaxed venue where 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. A great place especially if you have some friends over from back home as you will be able to have a good chat and not be drowned out by loud music! Have a nice stroll viewing the boats in the por t and then enjoy a great night out! Key recommended.

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Le Papillon Restaurant and Beach Club is Heritage Resort’s stylish, beachfront restaurant, with stunning sea views and glorious sunsets. Le Papillon has an extensive range of culinary delights offering International dishes and traditional Spanish Cuisine and is therefore the perfect location to set the scene for a romantic meal. The Restaurant offers a fine wine list (over 60 varieties) and Cocktail menu – try one mixed by the Gin Specialist! The Restaurant has recently been refurbished with comfortable, chic furniture and provides the perfect setting for lunch and dinner. The lunch time menu has light snacks and more hearty dishes such as baked sea bass, rack of lamb, paella and the delicious Le Papillon chicken curry. Eat at the Beach, Dine under the stars!!! Le Papillon welcomes all kids.

There is a great play area and the beach front is fantastic for kids. The Children’s menu offers healthy starters and traditional kids’ favourites such as Spaghetti Bolognaise and Chicken Nuggets and chips at very affordable prices. The open roof terrace and decking is now open at Le Papillon. Live Music takes place on certain evenings. Le Papillon is an experience not to be missed! For summer 2013 - Every Sunday we will have a DJ at the beach. Come join the party, enjoy cocktails, snacks or a delicious paella! A very warm welcome to Joaquin, our new manager at Restaurante Le Papillon! Joaquin and his team are waiting to welcome you! Joaquin has worked in several excellent restaurants along the coast and in the UK. We are sure he will be a great asset to the team. Great cocktails menus available! Chill out beds available from 25 Euros per day. Present the Le Papillon ad to claim your welcome Kir Royale. Easy parking. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. Follow Le Papillon on Facebook of visit their website. 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, 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

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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.

Smile Bar is at the Castle end of the Paseo in Fuengirola and is now open every day from 5.00 pm. Smile Bar is Fuengirola’s most luxurious bar and terrace, great décor with really comfortable seating yet despite all this, normal bar prices for drinks and cocktails. Friendly staff and service. Large TV screens showing all live sports. Smile Bar is available for private functions. Don’t forget that downstairs at Smile Bar is also the dedicated darts venue for the Costa del Sol (see Darts at Smile above). Please also see main ad.

Snack Attack is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Now in their 10th successful year. On the menu are Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, Healthy Granola, Yoghurt and Fresh Fruit and Smoothies.

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,

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two courses only 10 Euros. Extensive menu with something for everyone. Snack Attack now has full cyber-café facilities including 4 stations of high-speed internet, faxes, photocopying and all phone top-ups. If you would like to advertise on the three screens at Snack Attack, please ask a member of staff.

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Suave is one of Fuengirola’s chicest venues – a bar in touch with Marbella but on the seafront in Fuengirola, Los Boliches, opposite Madrid Playa. Suave has a large, comfortable terrace and lounge café with tasteful décor. Open every day from 11.00 am. Suave can cater for private parties both big and small. Suave is open for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. A daily special 3-course menu is available from 12.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., 7 days a week. The menu is changed every Sunday to ensure variety. Don’t forget Suave’s renowned Sunday lunch. To whet your appetite there are a variety of different breakfast options from full English to Muesli with Greek Yoghurt and everything in between. Sandwiches include Mature Cheddar with Tomato and Red Onion, Brie and Roasted Pepper, Roast Beef to name but a few. There is also a good selection of salads on offer as well as Ploughman’s. Perhaps you would prefer a sharing platter for two? Starters include Tempura Prawns with a Sweet Chilli Sauce, Gazpacho, as well as family favourites such as Prawn Cocktail and Soup of the Day. Main courses feature Fillet Steak with grilled Tomato, Mushrooms, Onion Rings and Fries, Beef Stroganoff with Rice, Lemon Chicken & Vegetable Skewers with Salad, Fries and Mayo plus vegetarian options, Pastas, Stir Fry etc. Desserts include Apple Pie with Cream or Ice Cream, Lemon Cheesecake, so plenty to suit all tastes and budgets. If you just want to chill with friends, enjoy a drink or cocktail in comfort from the extensive drinks menu, for us, Suave is one of the best venues in Fuengirola. It ticks all the boxes for décor, ambience and attention to detail, staff friendliness and service and of course the food. Please see main ad.

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. We had not had fish and chips for a while and were running too late to make dinner one night and we both just fancied a nice portion of fish and chips. Thanks guys. It was just as good as ever, if not better!

Take-away service available. Friendly atmosphere. Key recommended. Freehold/Leasehold for sale of this well established and popular Fish and Chip restaurant. 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 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 now provided on Monday evenings with the ever popular Monkey Tennis. Thursday evenings remains with Essentials playing Jazz Ballads and accompanied by a Saxaphone player and Saturday evenings is usually a return from Mike of Monkey Tennis. The set menu in priced at 22 Euros on evenings with live music. 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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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

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CHEZ MAX RESTAURANT You will find Chez Max on the Cambio de Sentido, Riviera del Sol. Chez Max directly overlooks the sparkling Mediterranean either from the ample terrace or

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the beautifully appointed indoor restaurant. At Chez Max the emphasis is on fine cuisine prepared by first class chefs using only top quality ingredients, with the most important being “passion”. The food is beautifully presented and served by attentive, yet unobtrusive staff. There is ample parking directly outside Chez Max. Owner Carl has put many years into getting Chez Max exactly right from every aspect which is why the Restaurant is renowned amongst connoisseurs of fine dining to be a cut above the rest. You will feel at home at Chez Max as the menu is available in 9 languages. The menu is international but with a Gallic twist. Starters include Beef Carpaccio with Celery, Mushrooms, Walnuts, Parmesan Cheese and Walnut Oil, Snails Burgundy Style and Home-made Duck Foie Gras coated in Pistachio Powder and a glass of Malaga Sweet Wine. As well as Caesar Salad, you can also choose Max Salad with consists of Grilled Goat’s Cheese, Apple, Smoked Salmon, Honey and Pine Nuts or Nordic Salad with Smoked Fish: Salmon, Tuna, Sword Fish and Cod. You will find Monkfish with Leeks and Mashed Potatoes or perhaps Salmon Supreme with Leek, Mushrooms and Sherry Sauce amongst the many choices of fish dishes. Meat and Poultry of course includes Beef Tartar and Chips and Chateaubriand as well as Home-made Confit Duck Thigh in Orange Sauce with Red Cabbage or a simple Sirloin Steak with Chips and Salad. There is also an extensive selection of desserts and a Pancake menu. As you would expect from a restaurant of this calibre, the wine menu has been carefully chosen to complement your meal. You can also choose the Chez Max Menu which includes Starter, Main Course and Chef’s Dessert for a very impressive price of only 32 Euros per head. If you are not already an aficionado of Chez Max Sunday Brunch, then you are in for a treat. Not only do you help yourself from the exquisite display on the buffet but you are also offered a choice of delicious main course dishes and then back to the dessert buffet. The food on offer is of outstanding quality and included Lobster, Dressed Salmon, Roast Beef, Serrano Ham, Prawns etc and a vast array of accompanying fresh salads. The main course was plentiful, so do save some room to try some of the delicious desserts. All this top quality fayre for just 30 Euros per person! If you are looking for comfort food, then Chez Max is not for you. This is a very special place for lovers of fine food and wine. Vive la difference! We welcome Chez Max back into Key to Mijas Costa. Please tell the staff that you read about the restaurant in Key to Mijas Costa. Key recommended. Enjoy.

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DA BRUNO MIJAS COSTA has recently opened its doors in CC Centro Idea on the Fuengirola/Mijas Road. Here you

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can enjoy top quality Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. The kitchen is open from10 a.m. with a hearty breakfast and remains open until midnight. Da Bruno Mijas Costa also organises special events to suit customer tastes. Da Bruno Mijas Costa holds about 200 people, 120 in the spacious indoor restaurant and 80 on the terrace. Alexandra and Giancarlo Paparusso will personally be responsible for making you feel like you are sitting among friends. The spring seasonal menu includes such delicacies as Artichokes Carpaccio with Rocket and Parmesan, Spinach Salad with Candied Apple and Goat Cheese, Escalope of Foie Gras with Fresh Pineapple, Linguini with King Crab Leg, Champagne Risotto with Marinated Salmon, Lobster Ravioli, National Spring Lamb Chops, Ossobuco Milanesa Style, Rosada Basque Style and Wild Sole “Meuniere” Style. Please see main ad.

JULIE’S BAR AND RESTAURANT is located in the boutique por t of Cabopino with stunning views of all the yachts that you can enjoy all day whilst having a bite to eat or a drink al fresco on Julie’s extensive terrace. Also a great ambience at night to chill with a drink or cocktail and/or enjoy dinner. Lunchtime menu includes a selection of star ters such as Battered King Prawns with Chilli Dip or the Combo Platter. There is a good selection of salads with favourites such as Caesar or Avocado and Prawns but for something that little bit different, why not try the Gourmet Salad which consists of Duck Magret and Shredded Duck dressed with Hoi Sin Sauce, Spring Onions, Bean Sprouts and Fresh Salad. Good choice of Burgers, Sandwiches and side orders. Home-made Pancakes and Waffles are also available with special discounted offers.

An assor tment of Ice Creams is also available. Happy Hour is from 5 – 7 pm every day. In the evenings you can enjoy the special dinner menu with two courses for only 20 Euros and 3 courses for 25 Euros. There is a good choice for all three courses with the star ters including such favourites as Avocado and Prawns Platter or Beef Carpaccio. For main course why not try the Steak and Ale Pie or Fresh Fish of the Day or the ever popular Fajitas? There is also plenty on the desser t menu. Julie’s make great cocktails or choose a fine wine to complement your meal. You may like a Gourmet Coffee. Julie’s is open Wednesday to Monday from Mid-day until late.

You can follow them on Facebook. Julie’s French owners, Florice and Stephane, welcome you and we welcome Julie’s back into Key to Mijas Costa. Please see main ad.

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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. Wok Costa del Sol has now become a favourite local 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 Mexican dishes with ready-made star ters 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 plancha 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. We have tried these and they are really delicious. If you are visiting the market, this is a just a stone’s throw away for you to enjoy a great value lunch.The staff are very friendly and helpful, food is fresh and of good quality with a nice variety of what is on offer. We also loved the desser t table, which offered fruit, crème caramel, tiramisu, profiteroles and a large selection of ice cream including a lovely digestive lemon sorbet. Included in the desser t area for kids was not just a great selection of ice cream but bowls of sweets which included marshmallows and jelly sweets. Easy Parking.

See venue video on www.keytomijascosta.com/videos/ wok/. We welcome Wok Costa del Sol back into the magazine. Please see main ad.

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SSALATHAI Many of you will know that we have RESTAU a soft spot for Thailand RA OF THE IS NT having visited many times SUE and therefore know good Thai food when we find it. Jack, one of the owners is Thai as is the chef, so you can be sure that the food at Ssalathai is authentic. You will find Ssalathai Thai Restaurant at Urb Playa Marina, Mijas Costa, now on the La Cala map. If you are not familiar with Thai food, then I would suggest on your first visit that you try the special menu for two people at only 50 Euros which will give you a good selection across the board to sample this exotic cuisine. The special menu includes assorted starters followed by Tom Yam Koong, Thai’s favourite soup with Spicy Prawns. Main courses include Stir Fried Fish with Chilli Sauce and Basil Leaves, Chicken Penang Curry, Seasonal Vegetables in Oyster Sauce, Steamed Rice and Dessert. From the a la carte menu starters also include Beef or Chicken Satay, Thai Spring Rolls, Thai Fish Cakes and Soups. Salads include two of my favourites, Thai Beef Salad and Glass Noodle Salad with Prawns and Chicken.

For main course, chicken dishes include Green or Red, Penang or Yellow Curries, Stir Fry with Ginger and Chinese Mushrooms, Thai Sweet and Sour and Thai with Cashew Nuts (both dishes being different from the Chinese dishes and rate amongst my favourites), as well as Stir Fry with Chilli, Green Beans, Garlic and Basil Leaves. Pork dishes also include Sweet and Sour, Stir Fry with Chilli and Basil Leaves or with Vegetables and Soy Sauce. Amongst the beef dishes is the delicious Beef Massaman. There are also several Duck, Fish and Prawn dishes, a nice selection of vegetable, rice and noodle dishes, including an outstanding Pad Thai as well as a selection of Thai desserts.

The menu indicates the fieriness of the dish so that you can choose what is suitable or simply ask for it spicy if you prefer it that way! Thailand is renowned for its attentive customer service and is known as the land of smiles and you will certainly find this at Ssalathai. Please say that you heard about Ssalathai in the Key. Key recommended. Tried most of it now, love everything including the service. We are proud to vote Ssalathai restaurant of issue 88. Please see main ad on page 71.

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TRINI’S can be found at the bottom of Avda de España, Sitio de Calahonda (near the Pharmacy). Please see the Calahonda map at the back of this issue. Trini’s has been recently refurbished. Trini’s is a comfortable cocktail Lounge with a large terrace where you can listen to music and dance until the early hours. Come and enjoy events such as weekend singles’ parties, live music, fashion shows, karaoke etc in a nice, select atmosphere. Trini is happy to invite you to a welcome drink. Please see main ad for further information.

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KEY RECIPE Marinades for BBQ As this is the start of the BBQ season, I thought it would be nice to have a couple of marinades in this issue.

QUICK BARBECUE SAUCE Ingredients 4 tablespoons tomato ketchup 1 tablespoon Honey 1 tablespoon Wine Vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Dash of Tabasco Salt and Pepper Method Mix the ingredients together and taste for seasoning.

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FRESH GINGER AND HONEY MARINADE Ingredients 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Grated Root Ginger 1 tablespoon Honey 1 teaspoon Mustard Juice of Half a Lemon Salt and Black Pepper Method Combine all the ingredients and whisk lightly with a fork.

Works really well with lamb steaks, kebabs and chops.

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KEY NEWS AFRODITA

can be found on the back road behind the BP Garage in between that and the Post Office in La Cala. Lesley, the owner, is always on hand to give advice.

Afrodita specialises in sexy, classy underwear along with a new range of swimwear. There is plenty to suit everyone at Afrodita and it is an excellent place to buy a special, sexy gift for a loved one. Don’t be shy to ask. Naughty but nice! Please see main ad.

AIRTECH

Punctual, honest, reliable and they clear up after themselves. Their knowledge regarding air conditioning is quite cool to say the least. Whether you need air conditioning for a bedroom in an apartment or in a business such as a restaurant that needs ducting, Airtech can satisfy your needs. Units can be used for either hot or cold air. It might be a good idea to have your existing system serviced now before the weather turns really hot and have it cleaned, sanitized and re-gassed, if necessary. The laws have changed recently and all units should now run on the new R422D gas. The latest systems run much quieter and are more economical than they were a few years ago. Airtech are registered with the Junta de Andalucia and carry full public liability insurance. This makes them one of the top companies to use as they have dotted all the ‘i’s’ and crossed the ‘t’s’. Why not give them a call to chat about your needs? No obligation quote. They may not be the cheapest, but their efficiency and knowledge offers the best value. We recommend this service. Please see main ad.

ALC HEALTH

reports another year of record breaking iPMI growth. International private medical insurance provider ALC Health (a la carte healthcare) recently reported a 40% growth on individual and 35% growth on group business gross written premiums for 2012. Andrew Apps, Director at ALC Health comments: “Over the past three years we have seen a steady growth across all our target markets and with 2012 continuing to break yet more records for the company.

Our boutique approach to customer service and competitive pricing structure has enabled our members to get the cover they need at an affordable price whilst enjoying the very highest level of personal service and support that has become the hallmark of ALC Health’s continued success. 2012 has been another leap forward for ALC Health and during this summer we will be adding further product options to our already flexible Prima brand of international medical insurance plans, offering even greater cover choice to both individuals and group scheme members. The past year was an exciting one for ALC Health and we are looking forward to pushing forward the boundaries even further. ALC Health is an international medical insurance company protecting private clients, companies

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and organisations worldwide. With an enviable reputation for service excellence, the company places a high emphasis on building one to one relationships with its clients, ensuring that buying medical insurance should be easy, efficient and straight forward at every step. With many of ALC Health’s employees having lived and worked overseas, the company understands the importance of international medical insurance needing to be flexible to match each client’s personal circumstances. This experience has enabled ALC to stand out as an organisation that has been able to bring together a range of quality products with the highest level of service, at a very personal level. Please see main ad.

AZTEC HAIR ACADEMY

Simply the best! Based in the centre of Fuengirola in purpose-designed premises, the Aztec Hair Academy is a well established facility bringing cuttingedge philosophy into the exciting world of hairdressing, opening up opportunities for people of all ages who aspire to build a career in the fashion industry. Upon completion of our training courses, successful students will gain EDEXCEL BTEC level 2 and Level 3 which is an international qualification that can take you all over the world. The principle 12-month course is delivered in English. The course is open to people of any age from 16 upwards, offering career opportunities to school-leavers and job changers. For the more mature student, the course is ideal for those seeking to change direction and work in the constantly developing world of hairdressing or by continuing on to the level 3 qualification and the possibility of a career in further education. Upon completion of the course, the newly qualified students receive assistance in securing work placement and benefit from our ongoing support as they gain experience. In addition to the full time course, there are part time options and short, ten-week taster courses available for those who may not be sure about the direction that they wish to take. For those with experience in hairdressing we offer individually tailored refresher courses in subjects such as barbershop, long hair and cutting etc. We have no more than ten students in a class. Successful students are invited to attend recruitment lectures with Steiner Cruises, who offer career opportunities to hairdressers wishing to work in the exciting environment of cruise liners.

Due to demand, we now do short beauty courses covering a wide range of subjects. We are having our annual open day on Wednesday 24th April 3pm till 7 pm so please come along to meet the students and teacher. To arrange your appointment or for further information please call Helen on 952 475 571, or email us at: info@aztechairacademy.com. Please see main ad.

BEDS

The Bed Warehouse is your one-stop shop for a new bed or mattress. When you consider how much time you spend in bed, or in some cases, how much fun you have in bed, it is important that you choose something

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KEY NEWS that is really comfortable and that suits your individual needs!

You spend much more on a car, but let’s face it, if it was not comfortable, you would probably change it. So, if you are not a good sleeper or have various aches and pains, you may well need a new bed or mattress. For those of you that don’t know us well, during the last 10 years Sandy has had problems getting comfortable in bed and sleeping. The lights are on, then they are off and she is in and out of bed. She was actually driving herself mad so I had a chat with Peter and his daughter, Emma of Beds. They invited us both down to the warehouse and she was able to test all sorts of mattresses, thick ones, sprung, memory foam, in fact anything you can think of. Sandy picks up the story now. As hubby said, it was a bit like a stage show and I was playing the leading role. I tried all sorts of mattresses at the warehouse and in the end I chose a top quality memory foam mattress. As the existing base was an awkward size, this was made to measure. My mattress was delivered

by Peter and Emma. They managed the difficult delivery as we have a spiral staircase and so had to heave it up to the bedroom on a rope. They even took away the old mattress without any problem. What can I say – we both sleep like babies now. Why I did not do this a long time ago, I don’t know. In fact I sleep so well now, that I don’t really want to get out of my bed in the morning! I feel much more refreshed and vibrant, so maybe it’s a new partner I need after all? Anyway, we highly recommend the Bed Warehouse. They will shortly be stocking all kinds of solid oak furniture so pop down to have a look. In the meantime if you are suffering, please see Peter and Emma. The Bed Warehouse sells most well-known UK top quality brands and they are much cheaper than most other outlets. Years of knowledge. Please see main ad.

CAMBRIDGE 800

Your Weight Plan, Your Way. Summer is on its way. This means only one thing. Cambridge 800 is heading towards Conference time. So what does this mean? The Slimmer of the Year will soon be announced.

Cambridge Slimmer of the Year wins a holiday for themselves, and for their Partner. Also their Consultant, who helped them to lose weight and keep it off, joins them on an all-expenses paid holiday. At the Conference, the Consultant of the Year will also be revealed. They too win a holiday! Why is Cambridge so generous? It is all about people. Cambridge is a nutritionally balanced weight loss programme, consisting of 5 different Steps.

Cambridge can be used with and without food as a method to lose weight, stabilise your weight and keep it off for good.

Cambridge changes people’s lives and improves their health.

It is all about people and when people achieve great results, they should be rewarded, and that’s exactly what Cambridge do. Cambridge also creates careers for people. In Spain this is important. There are precious few jobs, let alone careers in Spain. Cambridge is proud to have invested heavily into Spain. So who can use Cambridge? Most people can use one or more of the programmes. As with all weight loss regimens, some people are contra-indicated. The skill of the highly trained

Cambridge 800 Consultant is vital in the support and guidance of their customers to help their customer stay on track and re-educate their eating habits. Customers are supported all the way through their weight loss journey and into long term maintenance, or as Cambridge prefers to call it, “my life”. Why? If you don’t change your lifetime habits, you will put your weight back on again and Cambridge wants their customers to succeed long term. This is why so many Cambridge customers become Cambridge Consultants. So who wins with Cambridge? Everyone! If you as a customer improve your health, you win. If you win a prize, you win. If you gain a career you win. Your family will win too. Cambridge is like no other company. Developed back in the 1960’s by Professor Alan Howard with evidence based independent Clinical Trials, Cambridge is this summer 29 years old, so no fad diet programme. In fact far from it. Used by many medical professionals to help their patients lose weight, Cambridge is a product of choice in the UK and many other countries and is fast becoming one of the leading weight loss programmes in Spain. Watch this space for more information of the winners at the Cambridge Conference to be held in June of this year. If you would like to know more about Cambridge 800 and see how it can change your life, email: admin@cambridge800.es or call: 952 586 324 or 952 475 954. Cambridge 800, the inspirational way to lose weight and keep it off for good. www.cambridge800.es. www.facebook/cambridge800España-Spain. Please see main ad.

CABLETEC

We have spoken at length to Rupert of Cabletec regarding the impending changes to the various satellite systems. He explained that at the moment nobody knows exactly what is going to happen. However, on a brighter note, he assures us that whatever may happen, whether you live in a house, apartment (urbanisation) or in the campo, or even if you have a bar or restaurant that currently has a satellite system, he will be able to find the correct solution to suit your purpose. If you have any concerns now, it may be an idea to have a chat with him by phone but we would recommend that you drop him an email with your queries as he is quite busy at the moment as you can imagine. We are sure that he will be able to both answer your questions and also accommodate your needs. He is very knowledgeable, honest and reliable and we highly recommend him. Please see main ad.

COSTA E-CIG

The price of cigarettes has escalated in recent months, not to mention the health benefits of quitting smoking. Are you fed up with having to go outside in the rain to smoke when you are in a restaurant or bar? Are you shortly going on a flight were you cannot smoke for several hours?

There is no better time than now to purchase a Costa E-Cig by EGO, the easy way to cut down or quit smoking for good. Why? The E-Cig is now available in Spain AND it is on offer for read-

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KEY NEWS ers of this magazine at only 39.99 Euros (rrp 59.99). See the ad on page 13 NOW for details of how to purchase the Costa E-Cig at an unbeatable price.

DATE CLUB LOCK & KEY PARTIES

Get ready to unlock your possibilities!

Lock and Key Parties are the hottest interactive and fun way for singles to socialise, make new friends...or just have a great time! For busy single professionals, what could be better than meeting up to 100 people or more in one night? On arrival at the Party, women get LOCKS and guys get KEYS and everyone mingles while trying to unlock to win prizes. The concept was created for the purpose of breaking the ice and increasing the odds of meeting that special someone. Unlocking the locks increases your chances of winning great prizes, and maybe even finding a great new relationship. The game repeats itself throughout the evening so you meet many people, not just those who you unlock with.”When you go to a nightclub or a party, it can often be intimidating to approach people. At most singles’ parties, people don’t mix much at all, the men and women kind of stay with people they know and don’t interact very much. At our Lock and Key Parties, the whole point is to approach people and now you have the perfect excuse,” says DateClub director Sarah Allibone. “At our Lock and Key events, the stress or potential embarrassment of being rejected on the spot is eliminated”. Each time a lock and key match, the successful couple are given a raffle ticket each for a chance to win great prizes. They are also issued with new locks and keys to go out and surf the crowd all over again. Listen for the familiar sound of yelling and laughter when someone has found a match! “Men like it because unlike at a club or bar, they have a reason to approach women without getting any ‘attitude’ from them,” says Ana, the Madrid Event Host.

“And women like it because they can approach men without giving them the wrong impression”. One recent male participant in Barcelona was amazed at how the women thought nothing of going up to him and asking him to try his key in their lock.

He said he only got 2 unlocks during the Party but left with 4 telephone numbers! Success stories also abound. Sarah says former Lock and Key Party participants have emailed her with news of their engagements or marriages. For much less than the cost of an average date, admission to DateClub’s Lock and Key Parties is just 10 – 15 Euros, which typically includes a welcome drink and snacks as well as great music and prizes.

Their next Party is being held on Saturday 5th May at Mozaic Restaurant & Lounge in El Rosario, Marbella. You can register at the door on the night of the event, but are strongly encouraged to visit www.dateclubconnect.com to confirm your attendance in advance. Without RSVP you are not guaranteed entry into the Party. DateClub has been established since 2006 and currently organizes Speed Dating events and Singles Parties in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and now on the Costa del Sol. Register on their website to receive news of their next events.

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HEALTH PLAN SPAIN

Up to 4 months free on selected policies, with reduced waiting times and with no exclusions for pre existing medical conditions (with the exception of grave illnesses). (Terms and conditions apply). Please see main ad.

HOT TUB RENTAL COMPANY

Now here’s an idea – a company that hires out hot tubs, either on a daily, three-day or a weekly basis! Imagine sitting in a 40 degree tub sipping champagne or sangria in the privacy of your own home, on the terrace, in the garden or on a penthouse roof!

Add something a bit special to your BBQ or party or in fact just as a special treat after a hard week or if you are on holiday. In fact who needs an excuse? Rental cost includes delivery, set up and all water treatments and chemicals. All you have to do is enjoy! Please see main ad.

IMAGES

Now well established for some years in Elviria and recently making a return to Calahonda in the CC Los Olivos. This renowned unisex hair salon also incorporates beauty, massage, manicure and pedicure. Pleasant, helpful staff and a well respected name amongst both the local English and Scandinavian ex-pats. Top quality products used.

Both establishments are near to nice cafe/bars, so if you like, hubby can drop you off and he can pop in for a coffee or drink and a read of the paper while you pamper yourself! Please see main ad.

KIDZ KINGDOM

As we all know, even when the sun shines it is sometimes hard to keep the kids occupied and amused, so on a dull or wet day, this problem is multiplied.

We recommend that you take the kids to Kidz Kingdom at Bel-Air in Cancelada for the day. There is so much for them to do and it is a very safe and fun environment. Mums and Dads also get the chance to meet other parents and can enjoy a drink or something to eat on the premises while the kids enjoy themselves. Whether you are taking your own kids or a group of kids accompanied by adults, we are sure that you will all have a fun day out. Kidz Kingdom is probably one of the best venues on the coast for a children’s birthday party and much healthier and more fun than McDonalds! We have heard from many of our friends that they have had a great day out at Kidz Kingdom and that the kids slept all the way home in the car!

With the new motorway and with no major road works now

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offers classes in Zumba, Toning, Salsa, Nordic Walking, Pilates, Cardio, Stretching and Water Gym at all levels and the first class is free. Now introducing Afro Dancing. You can also use the Sauna, indoor or outdoor pool and Jacuzzi after your work out. Please see main ad.

LA CALA BLUE

Homeowners - need to sell? Investors are buying proper ties with good rental projections. We can package your proper ty with a rental guarantee for the investment market. Come and see us for a free consultation on how to attract a buyer for your proper ty.

We also offer rental guarantees on quality proper ties from Benalmadena to Estepona. You could have a healthy income for your proper ty without the hassle, as we offer long term and shor t term options. We do all the hard work, professional management, laundry services and 24 hr customer helpline. Please see main ad.

LA CALA BLUE ECO SWITCH

We also offer the Eco Switch, guaranteed to save you a heap of Euros on your electricity bills. Recommended for rental proper ties and homeowners for air con, Jacuzzis and water heaters. No cards, meters or sensors. A simple solution for long term savings. Please see main ad. Bring this magazine with you and present the Lets in the Sun adver t to claim your 10% discount. Valid until the end of June. Save on your electricity bills now.

OPTICA LAZA

The new optician and hearing aid centre is now open in Calahonda. Pop in for your introductory offer of a free eye test or for any information relating to sight and sound. Please see main ad.

PAUL CURTIS TURNER

We welcome Paul, the professional Chiropodist, back into the magazine. Paul takes care of your feet in the comfort of your own home. If you have corns or bunions, hard skin etc., Paul will take care of all your needs and you will feel like you are walking on air after one of his treatments. Please see main ad.

PASSION STUDIO

is now back in the luxurious surroundings of the Tamisa Golf Hotel on the Camino Viejo de Coin. Passion Studio

QR CODES

You may have noticed a few of those squares with the funny pattern inside them. At Key to Mijas Costa we have been using one on the front cover for quite some time now. Why? Because if you scan over it with your Smartphone, you get to like us on Facebook. How does it work? You simply download a scanner App. There are loads to choose from and what’s even better is that they are FREE. Once you have downloaded the App onto your phone, just place the phone in the camera site of the QR Code and then magic! If, for example, you scan the one on page 3, this will direct you straight to Ultimate Estate’s website so that you can see all the properties they have on their books. No need to type in any domain name, just swipe and you are there! They do not have to be huge – from a square centimetre will do, although of course if you want one on a van or billboard for example, they should be proportionate. There can be all sorts of uses for the QR Code. Turn to page 72 and you will see what we mean. The QR Code can come in a size and colour of your choice. Readers – get swiping. Advertisers – if you would like one, just swipe the yellow QR Code on page 72 to contact us.

REYCLING ANALYST

Every now and then we have to ‘loz’ a piece of furniture etc that we no longer need or one that is broken, also items such as a TV or white goods that are simply no longer cost effective to repair and we are at a loss to know what to do with them. Obviously sneaking down to the ‘basura’ is not the correct way of handling this as it is quite unsightly for the neighbours and is also not environmentally friendly as well as being illegal. If you have such items for disposal, why not give Recycling Analysts a ring and they will come and remove your unwanted goods free of charge.

We highly recommend this service. Many languages spoken.

Please check out the main ad in this magazine.

SENIOR WORLD

has a large showroom in Avda Los Boliches on the corner of C/Gibraltar in Fuengirola. A wide selection of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, nursing beds, daily living aids, riser, recliner chairs etc. Carlos is very knowledgeable and will help you with everything you need. So if you need some help with mobility items, either for yourself or perhaps a visitor, Senior World is the place to go. Please see main ad.

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Simply the Best! Introducing our Beauty Staff at Spikes: As from 4th January this year the tutors, Helen and Becky, have taken over the management of Spikes Hair and Beauty in Calahonda in front of the Mercadona supermarket.

This gives a great opportunity for Aztec Hair Academy students to gain work. Spikes is a spacious salon with three beauty rooms.

Introducing our Beauty staff at Spikes: Maria – is our masseuse.

She is Spanish and speaks excellent English. Massage is one of the most ancient healing therapies - good to reduce stress, relieve pain and many more benefits. Jo - from the U.K., is the best for all your beauty needs. She is English and Spanish speaking. Specialising in facials. Amalia - From Romania came from the U.K. five years ago so speaks excellent English and a little Spanish. Amalia is our Nail technician. Come and pamper yourself! Ask about our special fifteen minute beauty treatments for only 10 Euros. Also available are Hair and Beauty gift packages and Monthly Special Offers. Introducing the Hairdressing staff at Spikes: Helen, from England (Manchester), is the director of Aztec Hair Academy. She has lived and worked on the coast for 13 years teaching and to keep her skills up to date - part time hairdressing in her own salon and now as joint manager, at Spikes. Before coming to Spain she was a hairdressing teacher in Manchester. Becky, from England, is Helen’s right-hand woman, teaching at Aztec Hair Academy and joint manager at Spikes. She has been working now with Helen for five years. She studied for her level 3 hairdressing qualification here in Spain at the Aztec Hair Academy 4 years ago. Now she is working for her assessor teacher qualification. Becky speaks good Spanish. Katrina, from Finland, has lived in Spain for 4 years. She was a part-time student at Aztec Hair Academy and now works with the team at Spikes. Katrina speaks Finnish, English and a little Spanish. Phone Spikes for a free consultation or to book an appointment 952 935 297. Please see main ad.

you have left a message and is also honest and fully insured. We hear all kinds of horror stories, so would you really want someone who is not registered taking care of your property? Ultimate Estates are looking for properties to rent as they have a long list of clients now who are looking for holiday, short and long term rentals. They have a dedicated team with over 50 years combined experience to help you maximise your rental return. Ultimate Estates will always give you the right advice and can give you a service which is tailor made. Ultimate Estates specialise in the area from La Cala to Elviria.

As well as the rental service, they are also Estate Agents and have a wide range of properties for sale in the area from a beach front apartment or villa to properties overlooking the golf course. They can also source inland properties too. Whatever it is you are looking for, however unusual, why not give them a call? Whether you wish to buy, sell or rent a property, their dedicated team are here to help and advise you. Click on the QR code on the main ad on page 3 from your Smartphone to be taken straight to their website.

WISE

We welcome back Hans from WISE after an 8-year break he tells me, so how time flies! Yes, he is still around and has also written one of his informative articles, this time about something that is on all our minds – what is going to happen when we lose UK TV? WISE has now moved to new, bigger premises at Avda de España No 1 (the old La Caixa building) opposite the church and the taxis in Calahonda.

WISE offers complete network television, PC and internet solutions. Enjoy his article. Please see main ad.

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COMPETITION

As the draw for the competition for two tickets to see Calendar Girls at the Salon Varietes does not take place until 17th April, we will announce the winner on

SPLASH

We welcome Splash Watersports back into the Key to Mijas Costa. Splash Watersports can be found in the picturesque port of Cabopino. As well as the nautical shop which sells boats and moorings, chandlery items and licenses for boats, Splash Watersports is one of the only fully licensed RYA Training Centres on the Coast. At Splash Watersports you can also of course enjoy a dolphin trip and you may also see Whales, Sunfish, Flying Fish or Turtles on your trip. A full HD video of your trip is available There are also a number of fun rides available such as rapid rib rides, waterskiing, wakeboarding, airstream, tornado and hurricane rides. Rides start from only 15 Euros. Great for a fun day out to remember. Please see main ad.

ULTIMATE ESTATES

can be found in the main square in La Cala next to the Sol Bank. Ultimate Estates is tried and tested. I am sure that you would only want to hand the keys of your ‘castle’ to a company that has in the first instance called you back if

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POLICE STATION

A new Guardia Civil and Policia Local station has opened in La Cala. It is situated where the old health centre used to be in the road where the tower is. It is open from 8.30 a.m. to 14.30 weekdays. English interpreters are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.00 a.m. to 13.00. On Mondays during the same hours interpreters are also available for translation from German, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian.

FACE BOOK

The Town Hall has a new social media presence on Facebook - Urbanismo de Mijas – for all your queries.

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