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Where has this year gone to? I cannot believe that the festive season is already upon us and at the time of writing there were still people sunbathing on the beach. What a glorious autumn we have had. As always, there is plenty for you to read in the final issue of 2013. If you fancy a change in career, then there are some wonderful bargains to be had on beauty courses if you book before the end of December. See page 8 for further details. In the unfortunate event that you wind up with another cold or flu this winter, then relief is at hand with new Bio-InfluZinc + C. For more information, see page 13. I am sure that many of you will be thinking about exercise after the excesses of the festive season. The new CrossFit phenomenon has now reached us with a centre in Elviria. If you want to get the kids more active during the winter, then what better way than to

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enrol them into Field of Dreams, the local community-based Football Club. This is suitable for both boys and girls from as young as 3 years. A sure fire way to prize them away from the computer games! See page 31 for further details of both these activities. In the unfortunate event that you are involved in an accident, how will the emergency services know how to contact your next of kin? You will find out the answer to this question on page 38. We have especially enjoyed putting together the restaurant guide this issue as we have found some new ones for you from all points of the globe. You will also find details of what’s on where during the festive season, so enjoy! All that remains is for me to wish all our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you all again in 2014!

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KEY BEAUTY Hair Extensions – What they can do for you Tracy at Hair Magic has been doing hair extensions for the last 25 years and has every type on the market at VERY reasonable prices. The best way for me to tell you what they can do for you is to answer frequently asked questions.

By Tracy, Hair Magic

terrible! We also normally use 2 to 4 different colours to get an exact match to your own hair. For more information on Hair Extensions or to book our free consultation, call Hair Magic on 952 931 777/673 998 787.

Q My hair is really fine – can I use extensions to thicken my hair? A We do more extensions to thicken hair than we do to lengthen it and it’s very cheap as we charge per extension. For thickness you need 20 to 35 extensions at a cost of between 3 to 4.50 Euros depending on the length and quality of hair you choose. Q Will they damage my hair? A There are many bad things said about hair extensions. If they are put in properly with correct tension, they will absolutely not damage your hair. Q How long do they last? A We fully guarantee our hair extension for the first 8 weeks but they can last for five months. Q How do I look after them? A You treat them as if they are your own hair. You can’t leave them wrapped in a towel and you can’t go to bed with them wet or tie them up when wet, as they can tangle. You can even colour your hair with them in as they are real hair. You can use straightening irons, tongs, hair dryer, all as you would with your own hair. Q I would love long hair – how many extensions do I need and how much will it cost? A In order to have long hair you need between 70 and 120 extensions. It all depends on how thick your own hair is and if it is fine, you won’t need as many. If your own hair is thick, we have to match the extensions to your own. If not, you will see a line between your hair and the extension and this looks

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KEY BEAUTY Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Available This Season at Forum Forum is a lively, modern salon providing high standards of excellence in hairdressing, beauty and customer care. Let our team of friendly, yet highly-dedicated and experienced hair stylists turn your hair dreams into reality using products from Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oreal and Redken. Forum also provides a portfolio of cutting edge beauty services and luxury pampering treatments. Our highly-trained beauty therapists will provide a prescriptive consultation to access your individual needs, using our specialist spa treatments and facials to deliver visible results. Enjoy our various massages including hot stones, aromatherapy, reflexology, fusion and shiatsu. Also available is a choice of luxury manicure and pedicure treatments and gel and acrylic nail extensions, not forgetting non-chip Shellac polish for that long lasting finish (see advert for offer). We offer a wide selection of spa facials suitable for all types of skin using products and equipment from Guinot, Mary Cohr and Christina Zahawi of Israel providing fantastic results from just a deep cleanse to a skin altering course of treatments. Our most popular are the Mary Cohr Cathio Vital galvanic facial to cleanse, hydrate and brighten the skin and combine it with their latest lifting facial, the CathioLift, which helps to improve the contours of the face, neck and jaw line to create the ultimate in facials and Genie Skin-Tech , an advanced organic wheat germ micro-dermabrasion. Fine crystals are passed over the skin to remove dead skin cells and replaced with antioxidants and vitamins to feed the skin. The result is a visible reduction in fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, stretch marks and skin pigmentation. A course of treatments will have the added benefits of softer, brighter and more supple skin; however, still as popular as ever, is the Genie Take 10 non-surgical face lifting treatment with fabulous effects from the first session. However a course of ten is recommended followed by a monthly maintenance session. We also offer a resident osteopath, Brigitte Reters ROP258. Osteopathy can be used to relieve pain from illness, injury and bad posture, treating shoulder pain, neck and back pain among many conditions like IBS. Our fully-qualified practitioner has a comprehensive knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology and bio-mechanics and is therefore able to

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provide effective results. We would like to wish all our clients a happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Gift vouchers available. Dr Gray will be over from the UK for botox, restylane, collagen and thread vein removal on Tuesday 18th February and semi permanent makeup artist, Lynda Martin, is available for consultations at the salon. For appointments and more information please call 952 599 098 or check FB Forumhair Andbeauty or email us on forumlacala@hotmail.com.

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KEY BEAUTY A Career for Life

By Giselle Beck-Davies

Choosing the best qualification in Beauty Therapy, Make-up or Hairdressing is not easy as there are many options out there! The main points to look out for are: - That it is an International Qualification - enabling you to work anywhere in the world and also to earn a job promotion. - The College has an excellent examination success rate. - The Tutors are well qualified and experienced in their subject. - The Tutors are qualified to teach and have experience in delivering to a class. - There is plenty of equipment available to practice with. - You will leave the Course salon-ready having completed enough hours! You cannot be employable after 2 days training! - The Standards are very high and professional. Amandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story at Marbella Beauty Academy: Amanda Gunnell joined Marbella Beauty Academy in September 2012. She was extremely shy and quiet. Having decided to do a Body Massage course, Amanda soon decided to do the Full Beauty Therapy Course and loved every minute of it. Poor Amanda was nagged into wearing her very long hair up in a bun and to communicate more with the clients; she never minded one bit and went from strength to strength, always with a lovely smile on her face.

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Graduation came and Amanda had achieved amazing examination results; she then decided to apply to work in the Steiner Spa on board a cruise ship. Couch in hand, Amanda went for her interview with the Steiner recruitment manager and delighted us all by being accepted. Having never been away from her home or family before, this brave young lady had to send her beloved horses to stay with friends in Wales. It made me cry when I saw pictures of her waving the lorry off down the lane. All goodbyes to family and friends done, she arrived in London at the Steiner Academy, where she would stay for the next month learning about the product ranges and training in Bamboo Massage and Stone Therapy Massage. The next part of this exciting adventure was to be in the Isle of White gaining her STW95 licence which anyone working on boats or ships requires, learning about emergency drills, life saving rafts, fire fighting and the safety rules of working on board ship. Great Stuff!!! Finally having passed everything with flying colours, the day came when Amanda was told where her new home would be for the next 9 months, on board the Premantur Ship. She has been cruising around the Med for a month and last week set off for Brazil. WE WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK AND HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD AND LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING ALL ABOUT IT!

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KEY HEALTH The Genie Experience

By Anne Stark

I am not surprised that more and more people are finding The Ten Minute Miracle by Genie the best way to enhance their beauty. It’s very simple, 10 treatments of 10 minutes duration, 2 to 3 treatments per week. It comes with guaranteed results to enhance cheek bones, lift the corners of the mouth, fill out upper lip, sharpens jaw line and helps reduce crepe-like neck at the same time improving the texture and tone of your skin. Don’t be fooled by imitations – only Genie Take Ten has the patented Baxendale Wave and is more effective than any other system available in the beauty industry. With all this, as well as your up to date Genie qualified therapist, you know you will be in good hands. “Does it hurt”? Clients ask. Well, you should expect to feel a tingling sensation and also a little pulling of the contraction. It is important that the therapist uses the correct preparation products before treatment as, for example, alcohol-based products will result in burning of the skin when reacting with electrical stimulation. It is most important to note that re-using pads will reduce performance by as much as 70%, as well as increasing the risk of skin damage, notwithstanding the hygiene aspects! I welcome you to a FREE Trial Treatment where every detail of the treatment will be explained to you. For those people who have suffered from Bell’s Palsy, this is the best treatment for you. The price of 10 treatments by Genie is 250 Euros. Why 10 treatments? Well you will see the difference after the first treatment but we want lasting results. This will happen after the 6th treatment, so less than 10 treatments is really wasting your money. So, pick up the phone and arrange to come for your Trial Treatment at NO COST to find out for yourself if this is a treatment for you! For those who find massage an important part of their wellbeing, I am pleased to announce that I have gone back to school to improve my skills, so that I can treat my clients even better! My Deep tissue Therapeutic Massage for Sports’ Injuries or General Wellbeing is always a welcome gift to receive. See the advertisement on page 9 for more details. Gift vouchers are always available for my large selection of excellent treatments for both face and body. You will find something for everyone. My best regards to everybody for this festive season and thank you for your support in 2013. Happy 2014 Anne

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KEY HEALTH Ovarian Cancer Often referred to as the silent killer, ovarian cancer presents with symptoms that can easily be confused with other health problems. The key to diagnosis is “Persistent, Frequent and New Symptoms”. 7,000 women are diagnosed every year in the UK with ovarian cancer but the average GP may see one case of ovarian cancer every five years. Most tumours on the ovaries are not cancerous, but benign. They are not life threatening and can occur for a number of reasons. Only around 1 in 5 ovarian masses found in women still having their periods (menstruating) are cancerous. That figure rises in post menopausal women - those who have gone through the ‘change’ some time ago. For women in this group it is likely that one in every two tumours will be malignant (cancerous). Symptoms awareness currently provides the best safety net for women and early diagnosis often leads to the best outcomes. Recent studies show that the majority of women with ovarian cancer, even those with early stage disease, do have symptoms prior to diagnosis. There is increasing evidence that symptoms may be present for a median of 12 months. Whilst the presentation may be vague, non-specific symptoms, there is accumulating evidence that women with ovarian cancer experience symptoms that are persistent, frequent and new to them. What are the symptoms?

Supplied by Clinica Medicare - Stomach and/or pelvic pain - Persistent bloating (no relief from the bloating feeling) - Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly Other symptoms may include: - Excessive tiredness and back pain - Urgency to pass urine - Change in bowel habits Remember ovarian cancer primarily affects women over the age of 40, but it is important that women of all ages are aware of the disease and its symptoms. The symptoms occur for many reasons and your healthcare professional is unlikely to want to send you for unnecessary tests. But if the symptoms continue, occur on most days or started for no apparent reason, make sure ovarian cancer is considered. The sooner ovarian cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. Survival can be 70% for women diagnosed with early stage ovarian cancer. That means that seven out of ten women will survive for five or more years. If you are having symptoms more than 12 times a month your Healthcare Professional should do a CA125 blood test. Clinica Medicare would like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year to all our customers and friends.

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KEY HEALTH Bleeding Gums

By Chris Weir, Sonrisa

Many people have bleeding gums, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suffer any pain, hence they are unlikely to seek treatment. Are bleeding gums a problem, does it matter? The answer is a resounding YES! If left unchecked, they will continue to deteriorate with swelling, receding gums, loose teeth, bad breath, sensitive teeth and finally tooth loss. If you are experiencing some or all of these symptoms, you have got periodontal gum disease. Periodontal disease can progress to tooth loss and is directly linked to heart disease, strokes, respiratory disease and digestive disorders. How does it start? It starts with the build up of bacteria in the mouth which invade the gum tissues, multiply rapidly forming plaque on the teeth which, if left unchecked, will harden to form tartar. This leads to the progression of gum disease, with gingival pocket formation, receding bones and bone loss. Bacteria multiply rapidly in the gum pockets round the teeth, producing toxins which destroy gum tissue and bone leading to loose teeth, bleeding gums, swelling and eventually the bacteria can invade the blood stream and spread round the body. Once the bacteria have got into the blood stream, they can spread to other parts of the body causing more serious conditions. What are the causes? 1. The main cause is poor oral hygiene (not cleaning your teeth regularly leads to the build up of plaque). 2. Smoking (there is a strong link between smoking and gum disease). 3. Poor diet (lack of vitamins such as vitamin C). 4. Stress (stress lowers the immune system). 5. Drug abuse (many drug addicts have poor oral hygiene and decayed teeth). 6. Dry mouth (people who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produce saliva suffer gum problems. Saliva protects the soft tissues of the mouth). 7. Hereditary factors (some people are more at risk because of inherited genetic factors). 8. Hormonal factors (women are more likely to suffer from gum disease during pregnancy and menopause due to hor-

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monal changes). 9. Medication (the oral contraceptive, steroids, anti depressants can all affect the gums). How do you treat gum disease? 1. Establish good oral hygiene through visits to the dentist/hygienist for thorough scaling and polishing of the teeth, to remove all the tartar and plaque from the teeth both above the gum and below the gum. 2. Reduce the bacteria levels with mouthwashes, special gels and regular daily tooth brushing. 3. Injecting antibiotic gels into infected gum pockets and sometimes oral antibiotics are needed to lower the bacteria levels. 4. Reduce your sugar intake (sugar helps plaque grow). 5. Maintain good oral hygiene with tooth brushing 2/3 times every day. (b) regular use of dental floss and inter-dental brushes (c) using mouthwashes to reduce bacteria and plaque. 6. Maintain a healthy diet and make sure you get your vitamins. How do you maintain health gums? 1. Visit your dentist twice a year for proper scaling and polishing. 2. Reduce bacterial levels and plaque with regular mouth washing with any mouthwash containing CHLORHEXIDINE such as Corsodyl, Perioaid, Bexident etc. or use Listerine which also reduces plaque and bacteria. 3. Brush your teeth and floss every day. 4. Reduce your sugar intake and eat a healthy diet. 5. STOP SMOKING (people who smoke and have poor oral hygiene will get gum disease and lose their teeth and are also likely to suffer HEART DISEASE). Remember, looking after your teeth and gums leads to a healthy mouth and body. Neglect your mouth and bleeding gums is the least of your problems. It will lead to tooth loss and possible heart disease, strokes and pneumonia. The mouth is the main door to the body; bacteria enter the mouth, multiply rapidly, enter the blood stream from the gums and spread through the body causing systemic diseases. You can reduce the chances of gum disease by simply keeping your teeth, gums and mouth clean with good, regular oral hygiene.

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KEY HEALTH Getting a Cold? Bio-InfluZinc ™+ C The Wonder of Zinc Zinc is an essential dietary mineral, being a vital component of a number of enzymes which catalyse over 200 metabolic reactions necessary for normal functioning of cells. The body does not produce or store zinc, so it requires external dietary sources for a continual supply. Good sources of zinc include meat and fish. Severe Zinc deficiency is rare in the UK, although nutritionists consider many individuals do not have an adequate intake of this mineral. Those at greater risk of zinc deficiency include teenagers undergoing puberty, pregnant and lactating women and the elderly. Of the various chemical forms in which zinc supplements may be available, zinc gluconate (a readily absorbed form of zinc) has been the most widely used in clinical trial studies. Bio-InfluZinc ™ + C sits perfectly within our established range as a topical, instant defence against the onset of the common cold. What is Bio-InfluZinc ™ + C? Bio-InfluZinc ™ + C is designed to target the onset of a cold. The orange flavour pastilles contain organically bound, bio-available zinc and natural vitamin C in the form of Acerola cherry extract. The pastille preparation ensures fast, soothing delivery of the active ingredients to the mucous membranes in the oral cavity and throat. They’re sugar free, containing only natural sweeteners. Dynamic Duo The benefit of combining zinc with vitamin C is that they both contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system and defend against cell damage for oxidative stress. Vitamin C also helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, while increasing energy levels. High, acute intake of zinc and vitamin C could be useful for brief periods of 7-10 days, depending on the circumstances. By taking a pastille every few hours, you can ensure a consistent delivery of the zinc and vitamin C right to the source of the cold. Nature knows best Both the vitamin C and the zinc in Bio-InfluZinc ™ come from natural sources. It’s this attention to detail that creates a quality supplement. Acerola cherries are known for their exceptionally high Vitamin C content, which is around 30 times that of an orange. Organically bound zinc is better identified and taken up by the body. This is pretty important in a pastille, where fast action is needed. Full of Cold? Think Zinc! It is now understood that zinc, administered within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms, reduces the duration and severity of the common cold in healthy people.

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In a 2011 Cochrane Review, Singh et al outlined the benefits of the essential trace element zinc for real-time protection against colds. Their review revealed that absenteeism from school and work due to colds can be reduced in children and adults when they increase their zinc intake. Zinc trials for colds began as far back as 1984. However, there was a delay in reaching this important conclusion due to the outcome of some trials being affected by poor bio-availability. How much can I take? The recommended daily intake is 3 to 6 pastilles daily, unless otherwise advised. Blisters save you money! Studies show that people who buy certain vitamins (such as vitamin C) in jars and tubs could be wasting their money. The active ingredients can be affected by humid environments, oxidative damage, and sources of contamination. The blisters effectively protect the pastilles against this and keep them active for many months.

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KEY HEALTH Antigym®

Interview with Paloma R.Hergueta

I have always had a desk job and as a result, have been suffering from back pain for some considerable time now. A friend told me that she heard of Antigym® many years ago and that there was now a practitioner in Marbella so I set off to meet Paloma Hergueta. Not only was I delighted to meet Paloma for an interview, but she also gave me an Antigym® session while I was with her. Paloma stresses that, regardless of your age, your musculature is malleable, which means that you can overcome the learned behavioural and posture patterns that are now causing you pain with very easy movements. “At any age, contractions, stiffness and muscular joint pains that shrink and restrain the body disappear allowing the body’s movement to regain its natural amplitude.” “The unique method of body work comprises subtle but powerful movements”. Over the course of the sessions, participants, of any age, regain mobility, vitality, health and independence”. Explained as a voyage through one’s body and its history, Antigym® draws attention to how the body has quietly reorganised, adapted and protected itself over time. During the sessions participants are led towards a reawakening and rediscovery of parts of the body. Travel through your body Practicing Antigym® is like embarking on a voyage through your body and its history. You discover how throughout your life your body quietly reorganised, adapted and protected itself. You learn to perceive and understand your body in a deeper, more accurate and autonomous way.

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Discover new territories Each Antigym® class is an opportunity to discover, rediscover or awaken new parts of your body. Initially some of the muscles that you are trying to engage seem so foreign that you have no idea how to reach them! Little by little, a new connection develops between this unknown or poorly known muscle and your brain. Your muscular vocabulary increases, becomes richer. You explore new possibilities of movement. Regain your natural range of movement Class by class you learn to rid yourself of the contractions, stiffness, and muscle and joint pain that exhausts you, shrinks you, and restricts your freedom. Your movements and your breathing regain their natural volume. Today, more than 30 years after its creation, Antigym® is practiced worldwide. It remains a deeply original and different method. Now, you can practice Antigym® on the Costa del Sol with Paloma R.Hergueta, a certified practitioner of Antigym® in Marbella. Contact 651 716 489 or email palomarh.ag@gmail.com for details of classes and more information. You can also find out more on www. antigymnastique.com. I am looking forward to my Antigym® sessions as the first one left me feeling very relaxed and also that a ton of tension had been lifted. In the meantime Paloma showed me a very simply technique I can use sitting at my desk. By just rolling my whole foot over a tennis ball while I sit, it is amazing how many muscles can be awakened!

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KEY HEALTH Dream Believe Achieve with Cambridge 800 It has been a very busy and an exciting year for Cambridge 800 in Spain. We have had many customers successfully losing weight and improving their health, our Spanish Convention in June, Slimmer of the Year, Consultant winners, the Winners’ cruise through the Mediterranean and lucky winners being invited in November to go to the UK Convention … a huge celebration of successes. We are now approaching Christmas, a time traditionally recognised of fun, parties and general over-indulgence. The customers that have lost weight with Cambridge will have learnt how to control their food cravings, recognise which foods energise them and which foods make them feel lethargic and bloated and put on weight. Many of our customers have not just lost weight, but their blood pressure has significantly improved, as has the blood glucose readings of our diabetic customers and their overall health and nutritional status has also seen improvements and their overall wellbeing is far more positive. Losing weight and keeping if off is not just about looking good – it´s about improving your health and taking control of your life. It is well documented that by losing weight, blood pressure and cholesterol improve, knees and other joints don’t ache as much and blood sugar levels are more stable. The things that we don’t see from the outside of our bodies, and can only be measured by clinicians are the improvement in our cardiac function and our liver function. The body is an amazing computer that self heals. But unless we give it some help, as it gets older and starts to wear out, it will start to have some hiccups and failures.

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By Sarah Hawes, Cambridge 800

If we put petrol into a diesel car, it will ruin the engine and won’t go … our body is no different … wrong foods mean the body won’t function so well. So if we constantly abuse our bodies, it will start to fail and need medical help. With Cambridge 800, you can go a long way to helping your body to work properly and prevent or reverse some conditions. If you have tried to lose weight on your own, only to put more on each time, we have the solution. Cambridge 800 is only available from Accredited Cambridge 800 Consultants. They themselves have successfully lost weight with Cambridge, so they know how you feel. All Consultants receive intensive training to be able to help people just like you. They will select the most appropriate Programme for you, according to your medical conditions, medications and lifestyle and help you throughout your weight loss journey, help you to stabilise your weight and then guide you into long term maintenance … or as we prefer to call it, “My Life”. If you want to lose weight, don’t leave it to chance. Choose Cambridge 800. There is a Cambridge 800 Consultant near to you, who will help you one to one. You can lose weight once and for all. For more information, call Cambridge 800 Head office on: 952 586 324 or email: admin@cambridge800.es www. cambridge800.es. Find us on Face Book: Cambridge 800 España-Spain Don’t just dream of losing weight, let 2014 be your year to lose weight for good with Cambridge 800 – it will be your last weight loss journey. We look forward to helping you achieve your Dreams, by helping you to believe in yourself and you will achieve.

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KEY HEALTH Massage

By Patricia Kaines

Massage, the use of touch, is perhaps one of the oldest, most natural and instinctive forms of expressing nurture and the desire to heal. The recent trend towards alternative therapies within the medical field is also reflected in the revived interest in massage. Unfortunately, for a number of years massage became associated with variety show jokes, the inference was that massage was sex merely sold under another guise. Luckily we have all moved on since then and now massage is once again appreciated as a healing skill in its own right. What is massage? Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues (skin, muscles, fat and connective tissue) that may also be combined with energy work. It is a natural extension of touch, the giving and receiving of touch. Massage can be varied to provide for the individual needs of the client and benefits can include relief from headaches,

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back pain and muscular tension. Whatever the massage system used there will be psychological effects that will be common to all of them. These will include a feeling of well-being and relaxation and an increased awareness of your body. So, give yourself a treat and book a massage with Patricia, whether you have a specific problem that needs addressing or not. With almost 15 years of experience in massage therapy working in both the NHS and privately, you know that you are in good hands. Choose from one of the following: a sports/deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, a gentle relaxing massage or even an Indian Head Massage. Patricia is available for treatments at Clinica Medicare in La Cala de Mijas. Please phone the clinic on 952 835 776 or phone Patricia directly on 666 170 868. Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: We have used Patricia regularly for a long time now and her treatments are highly recommended.

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KEY HEALTH Common Myths about Varicose Veins Anyone who has varicose veins can tell you what they are! Whilst many varicose veins are small and do not cause a great deal of concern, sometimes they can develop and become enlarged, swollen blue veins on the legs. Eventually varicose veins become symptomatic and result in aching, swollen legs. Chronic veins can lead to discolouration of the skin around the ankle which may ultimately break down and become ulcerated. There are many old tales of Varicose Veins; here are answers to some of the myths about Varicose Veins. 1. They are hereditary True. Unfortunately, if your parents had varicose veins, then your chances of developing them are higher, particularly if your father had varicose veins. 2. Standing or sitting for long periods brings them on True. Those with jobs involving standing or sitting for extended periods can find they are more prone to develop varicose veins. This is because the blood pools in the legs and the muscles that normally pump the blood back to the heart are not being used. If you have to stand for a long period of time, try shifting your weight from one foot to another every few minutes. If you work sitting down, try and get up and move around every 30

By Jane Naughton, The British Surgical Clinic

minutes to stimulate the circulation. Wearing support socks or stockings can help reduce the incidence and severity of varicose vein development. 3. Treatment is painful and drawn out process False. Whilst many surgeons still offer “old-fashioned” vein stripping surgery which is quite painful and requires hospital admission, recent surgical advances has made treatment of varicose veins much simpler, quicker and less painful. The key to treatment is the accurate mapping of the veins in the leg and identification of the damaged veins which are causing the varicose veins. Today most varicose veins can be treated as a day case procedure, often under local anaesthetic, and usually patients can get back to their everyday life very quickly. With the new minimally invasive surgical options of VNUS Closure Fast® or Laser, some clinics are now offering a “walk in – walk out” service. Recent controlled clinical trials demonstrated that the Closure technology created less bruising and pain than Laser. The British Surgical Clinic’s dedicated Marbella Veins Service offers all patients a FREE initial consultation to assess and discuss the best possible treatment for their varicose veins. For further information visit our website www.marbellaveins.com or call Jane on 951 703 243 to make your appointment.

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KEY FEATURE What’s on at the Salon Varietes Our Christmas pantomime is a family treat again this year. It is an English tradition that many other countries enjoy (although they think we are mad - oh yes they do!). This year we are presenting the story of Aladdin, the poor boy who discovers a magic lamp from which the genie appears and grants his wishes. There is the beautiful princess with whom he falls in love, her poverty stricken father, the Emperor of China who sees the wealth of Aladdin’s mother, the Widow Twanky (played as always by Peter Height, another strange English tradition) and proposes. There is love, villainy, comedy, camp, songs, dance, audience participation. It’s perfect for all the family and if you have never seen a pantomime at the Salon Varietes, something to talk about for days. That opens on December 20th to 23rd and January 2nd to 5th. Matinees on December 21st and January 4th and 5th. We hope by then to have a full online booking system operational on our website www.salonvarietestheatre.com. Up to date information is available on our Facebook page. After the panto we will have a one woman show, Zelda, performed by Bobby Aaron. Zelda was the wife of F Scott Fitzgerald, writer of The Greta Gatsby. Her story is an amazing one and

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this performance promises to be the highlight of the season. Dates are January 10th and 11th. On January 17th the return of the very popular Johnny G. He always sells out the Salon so for once book early means it! On January 24th the farce ‘Not Now Darling’ opens. That goes on to Wednesday 29th. Directed by David Vincent who also takes a major role this is one of the fixtures of the Salon season. David has long experience in professional theatre including four years in the West End with the Theatre of Comedy. Just the thing to make you forget the Christmas credit card bills arriving in mid winter. February begins with the Jump Band on the 1st. A must for lovers of Jazz and then another Salon regular, The Old Time Music Hall. First night is on Friday February 7th and goes to the following Tuesday. Directed by Sian Hopkins the regular MC is, of course, Colin Pollard. Timings of all our shows are each night at 8 but on Sunday at 7. The Box Office number is 952 47 45 42 and Sarah Jane or Helen will be there from 11.00 to 2.30 each day except Sunday and for an hour before curtain up on show nights. Whether you come to the theatre or not we wish everyone a very Happy Christmas.

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KEY FEATURE Dario Meets TV Presenter Karen McMahon I first bumped into Karen, when she was working as Marketing & PR Manger for Bookworld España in Fuengirola and even in those days, she constantly impressed me with her Northern English openness and directness; her bubbly enthusiasm combined with professionalism in dealing with customers such as me. If I recall correctly, I once made a remark to her that she should be on TV and not to my surprise, a couple of years later there she was interviewing me on my Marbella Campaign which she helped to support; and quite recently on November the 14th on Mijas 340 TV she interviewed Sandy Mellule, the owner of this very magazine and myself, asking me questions on my work and my latest project - a new musical “It Happened in Amsterdam” jointly created with popular local entertainer, David Mairs, as well as what was happening with the campaign and generally informing the viewers of my background. It was quite amusing and I enjoyed the experience immensely. Now for this Key magazine article, it was my chance to interview her, so I asked. “What brought you to Spain?” With a huge smile she replied. “I always said I was born in the wrong country and I like to spend as much time outdoors as possible and love sunny days, hence Andalucia... Karen went on to tell me about her career in Spain. “I started work as Marketing & PR Manger for Bookworld España. I also managed their shop in Fuengirola and helped to open the one in Puerto Banus and then Torrevieja. I did weekly book reviews for the company on Onda Cero and R.EM. Radio, then moved on to Mijas 340 TV, MIJAS INTERNATIONAL preparing and reading the news, interviews and events as well as selecting interesting people to interview. It is a daily live programme Mondays to Fridays from 20.00 to 21.00, dedicated to entertain and inform the English speaking for-

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eign population. The programme is produced and presented by Gabi Rey and myself and we offer a very entertaining and informative programme with different sections: the local news, culture, sports, charity, cuisine, nature, business, legal, what’s on guide etc The viewers are kept up to date with relevant local news and activities taking place in Mijas and the Costa del Sol and the Mayor of Mijas, Ángel Nozal, reviews the week’s news in English in “The Management Report” every Friday at 20.30 on Mijas International. Karen you are always so busy, so do you have any time for other pursuits? “Yes I enjoy going to live music gigsfavourite music – blues, all forms of Jazz and music from the 1970’s. I love all types of theatre and can’t get enough of reading books...Always wanted to appear in a soap opera - as a mysterious character or a character that is antagonistic!!!” I also love travelling and learning about different cultures, especially gastronomy!!! “So you’re quite an eclectic personality”, I suggested? Without reply she simply grinned with her cheerful expression that easily removes any negativity from around her sparkling personality. I must confess I enjoyed interviewing her and I left her feeling cheerful and uplifted, as in all the years of knowing her, she has always managed to keep her positivity. shining; inspiring others as she goes about her daily business. If you like to be kept up to date with the news and what is happening in your area… then this is your programme! Email: mijasinternational@mijascomunicacion.org or telephone: 952 583 030. Internet Viewing: www.mijascomunicacion.org. The show is Monday to Friday from 20.00 to 21.00.

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KEY ASTROLOGY Retrograde Planets As we come to the end of 2013 it seems the year has literally flown by and in a few weeks 2014 will be upon us! It’s true to say the last few years have proved to be more than a bit challenging for many, both personally and globally, so what can we expect from our cosmic friends in 2014? This is an interesting question, not least because Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Mercury are all going retrograde** at various times during the first few months of next year and we could be in for a few revelations! Briefly, Jupiter represents expansion, abundance, also excess. Mars represents, action, strength, also war. Venus represents refinement, relationships, also self-indulgence. Mercury represents the mind, communication, also restlessness. As these planets retrograde they slow down, and for us this means a period of reflection and consideration in the areas represented by each Planet (as above). The following is a brief outline of what to expect and when while these planets are retrograde, and those with birthdays in the signs mentioned may feel the effects more strongly. Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer 6th November – 5th March 2014 When Jupiter turns retrograde the emphasis is upon inner awareness, inner growth and personal integrity; there’s a need to evaluate whether we are being honest with ourselves or disloyal to our true self. Opportunities that arise during these few months will be the result of seeds planted in the past from people we’ve met or connections we’ve made in the past. Jupiter is about learning and Cancer is about instinct, intuition and imagination. Venus Retrograde in Capricorn 21st December 2013 – 30th January 2014 When Venus is retrograde, it provides lessons in evaluating the wor th and value of relationships, people and things in our life. Some may feel the need for solitude, a place away from the madding crowd, to gather their thoughts and make sense of them. If we are out of sync with what we truly value this period could prove more challenging, but when Venus goes direct at the end of January whatever could

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not be ar ticulated or understood will then become abundantly clear. Mercury Retrograde in Pisces/Aquarius 6th –28thFebruary 2014 Mercury rules the mind and intellect and communications are more likely to go AWOL during a Mercury retrograde period. We may experience communication and mechanical breakdowns, setbacks and delays, more than usual that is, and while some of these are beyond our control often the problem lies with ourselves and being in too much of a hurry… now is the time to slow down and smell the coffee! Put the brakes on, reflect, review and re-assess and see if where we’re heading is where we want to go! Mars Retrograde in Libra 1st March 2014 - 19th May 2014 This is a good time to go back over situations (either mentally or in reality), to do things again and make corrections in the way we handle events. During this retrograde we have an opportunity to review the way we handle anger and to understand that anger is not a negative emotion – it’s there to let us know our boundaries have been breached! This is when we can learn to assert ourselves and not shy away from confrontations. ** When a planet turns retrograde it appears to stop and go backwards in the sky but this isn’t what’s happening at all, rather it’s an optical illusion based on the relative speeds and orbits of the Earth and the Planets around the Sun. An easier explanation would be to think of riding in a fast car which is passing a slower-moving car... the slower moving car appears to be moving backward, but it isn’t really, it’s just the relative speed and direction of the two cars that gives the illusion. For more information about retrogrades and in particular Mercury retrograde, refer to my article in October 2012 issue of Key Magazine or write to me for a copy of the article at astrology4everyone@yahoo.co.uk. Happy holidays to everyone and a Fabulous New Year… and, don’t forget the grapes!

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KEY FEATURE Making Scents (Chapter 2) It had been another busy day in the salon and Kristin was grateful that the books balanced that evening, except for the five pounds that Angela Lee owed. Fran had left for home and, climbing the spiral staircase into the hallway, Kristin caught the delicious smell of home cooking. Harry was a proficient cook and was happy to prepare the evening meal. His job as a geography teacher meant that he was usually home a good hour before her. - “Hi sweetheart, how was your day?” Kristin kissed her husband on the cheek, which felt hot and bristly. He smelled of cooking and soap. - “Not bad. There’s a shepherd’s pie in the oven – shall we have a tin of baked beans with it?” He knew that the children, Ricki and Nina, would prefer those to anything else. - “Mmm – lovely. I’ll just pop up and get changed.” The children, Nina aged seven and Ricki, nine, were watching television in the faded but homely sitting room, with their feet up on the sofa. - “Hi you two. Dinner’s ready – go and wash your hands.” - “I’m starving. What is it?” Ricki asked, ever keen on his food. - “Shepherd’s pie and beans. Hurry up.” Nina switched off the television and ran to the downstairs cloakroom ahead of her elder brother. It seemed as if Nina had wings on her feet, as she preferred to run, unlike Ricki who liked to amble. Like his father, he had a bit of a tummy and had also inherited his brown wavy hair. Nina took after her mother and was dark and of slim build. Kristin threw her white uniform into the laundry basket together with the day’s used towels from the salon and slipped on a shocking pink tracksuit. She eased a pair of shoehorns into her white work loafers, promising herself that she would give them a polish in the morning. Suddenly tired, she contemplated the pile of ironing that shouted at her from the corner of the room, but as she had been up at five that morning, decided that leaving it one more day would not make much difference. Downstairs, Harry was

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By Sue Cross banging the gong in the hallway to announce that supper was ready. The family always ate around the kitchen table. It was an important part of the day and a time that Kristin enjoyed when guilt did not gnaw at her stomach. She was grateful to have a husband who supported her, but wondered if he would one day tire of their unusual role reversal. Times were changing fast in the seventies, but it was hard to ignore the subtle judgmental attitudes that her peer group threw at her. She knew other working women of course, but she was also aware that many of them had given up eating at the table, instead grabbing a snack to munch around the television. The result was that communication gradually fizzled out like a damp candle. But, they did not have a husband like Harry. Although a natural career woman, at times Kristin doubted that she had made the right choice. There seemed to be two clubs of women: the working women’s club and the stayat-home mum’s club. Membership was free and the two clubs never agreed on each other’s rules. In fact, the stayat-homes looked down their powdered noses at the working women and rather enjoyed their perceived superior status. At the school gates they compared notes, each competing with the other on the achievements of their offspring, while the working women suppressed their guilt and overcompensated when their children did not reach the high standards of their critics. Kristin had been criticised to her face and was glad to delegate the collection of Nina and Ricki to her next-door neighbour, Lulu Atkins, who refused payment no matter how hard Kristin tried to press her. Instead she accepted the occasional bottle of wine or bunch of flowers with blustering good grace. MAKING SCENTS by Sue Cross is available as a paperback or ebook on Amazon. Check out Sue’s website www.suecross.com

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KEY FEATURE Veronika Balint “We wish Veronika the best of luck in her modelling career. Who knows, she could eventually be the next James Bond girl and you will have seen her first on our front cover!” I think these will be words that will haunt us. They were the last ones we said to Veronika at the end of our interview with her which was published in the October issue of this magazine. Lo and behold, just weeks later on 30th October Veronika won the Chica Interviu 2013 in Madrid! Apart from the 3,000 Euro prize money, Veronika’s modelling career has now truly taken off, not only here in Spain where she has just been photographed for a limited edition calendar, the proceeds of which are to benefit children in Ethiopia, but in her home country of Hungary where she was currently

working at the time of writing. Veronika paid a visit to Tipi Tapa in Fuengirola to sign autographs before she left on her trip home and we took the opportunity to catch up with her and to get some more photos which we share with you above. We wish Veronika all the best in her new career and also thank Fer Diomedi for providing us with the front cover for the October issue. You can catch up with both of them on Facebook. Watch this space for another of Fer’s photographs in our February issue – you never know – lightening could strike twice!!!

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KEY FEATURE I don’t know what to do

By Joy Fahey

Dear Joy I feel very guilty in writing to you but I don’t know what to do. My par tner went into hospital for a minor operation but something went wrong and he died a few days later. I feel so angry, sad, disorientated and frustrated as I don’t really know what happened and it’s left me in pieces. I find myself blaming the hospital and can’t get the answers I want, but that won’t bring my par tner back. We were very happy together and I don’t know how I’m going to carry on. I walk around in a daze; I can’t sleep and wonder what I’m going to do to with myself now. I’m sorry to write this but maybe you can help. Mary Dear Mary Firstly I’m very pleased you’ve written to me and I’m sure you speak for many people who have gone through a similar situation. Indeed it is very sad and I completely understand your feelings. It is quite natural to feel as you do, so it’s impor tant that you understand it is normal to feel that. Anger is such a deep felt emotion, the combination of frustration, feelings of rage, fury and indignation, which can leave us feeling helpless and hopeless or in time can give us determination to take action to make changes. The many reports of failings in some hospitals and the sad effects of that on actual lives lost have been in the news recently. It takes courage to speak out and here in Spain it can be difficult to have a voice and answers. But the key questions now are ‘how do you deal with your pain and how do you move forward with your life, pick yourself up and start again?’ In any recovery the old adage of ‘time being the great healer’ is certainly true, we never forget but the pain eases and our thoughts change and we slowly adapt to the new circumstances. There are many support groups and bereavement counsellors who can help you come to terms with your grief and I would recommend this would be a

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good thing for you. The desperate quest for answers of ‘why’ can over shadow our whole lives, the injustice can eat away at us, so what is the answer? We can either get locked in this story and the past and in a way lose our own lives as a result, or we can let go and move forward. After losing my own son, now many years ago, there seemed no way forward, I lived for many years in a desolate place inside feeling so many mixtures of emotions of guilt, anger, desperation, emptiness and the like, it made no sense. Why, why, why was a continual record playing over and over again. A dear friend encouraged me to start writing and painting. These two creative activities opened me up to new possibilities. I started to study watercolour painting and got absorbed in art books and finding exhibitions I could attend. It led me back to life, it helped me look outside myself at nature’s beauty, and it changed my thinking and gave me a new focus. I started writing a journal; each day I would record my feelings, it released me to change my ‘why’ record and I started to see beyond why and began to see I could make my life valuable. Thirty five years later my life is dedicated to helping people and painting, and now I can thank my darling Nathaniel for the opportunity to be able to do this. Who would have thought that possible, certainly not me at the time. Finding something you can focus on cer tainly helps to ease the pain and writing down your feelings is incredibly cathar tic. It really does help to release pent up emotions, it gets them out of your head and it clears the path to see things differently. Your life is valuable, you are valuable, you can’t go back, and your past doesn’t equal your future. This is a new beginning for you, which in time you will see as a new oppor tunity. I send you much love Joy

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KEY FEATURE Her Highness, Princess Lara the Cute On 19th November we were delighted to be asked to support an event being held at The Blarney in the Boulevard, La Cala in aid of Princess Lara the Cute, daughter of locals, Steffi and Johnny, who I am sure many of you will know as they have lived in the area for many years. Princess Lara the Cute was born with Beals Syndrome and therefore has severe mental and physical disabilities. However she is an incredibly strong minded and hardfighting little girl who simply will not give in. She needs a lot of help and does get some from local charities but it is never enough to cover the several operations that she will need and the cost to her parents of being there with her. It was the first of the cold nights at the event at The Blarney but that did not stop a large number of people coming out

to support the event with a quiz, music, magic show, raffle and trays full of food. The event was buzzing and went on until very late and raised a massive 1500 Euros! Everyone had so much fun that other events were planned that night, some of which will already have taken place by the time that you read this. Lara is a very dear little girl and you will fall in love with her immediately. Unfortunately she and the family are going to need all the support we can give them for some time to come to ease their lives as much as possible, so if you can arrange an event yourself or if you would like to donate for her op and help with funds towards travel and accommodation, catch all the information on her Facebook page, Her Highness, Princess Lara the Cute.

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KEY SPORT England’s Form and Coral Masters England v Germany, November 19 ‘I remember Andros Townsend when he was on loan at Leeds and he wasn’t anything special,’ remarked the bloke at the local Chinese Take Away. ‘I would like to see him run the German full-back though’. A game against top draw opposition which would show where England was in terms of preparation for next summer’s World Cup finals. No Phillip Lahm or first choice keeper, Manuel Neur, for Germany though, or Mario Gomez or Mirislav Klose either for that matter. A promising run, dummy and cross from the by-line by Andros Townsend after 2 minutes. ‘Ol Bernie Clifton is hot on trombone tonight isn’t he?’ remarked an observer as the England band blasted out in the stands. A tremendous one handed reflex save by Joe Hart, flinging himself to his left to keep out a thundering header by Per Mertesacker. Mertesacker then headed Germany into the lead on 39 minutes. Four minutes later, a 20 yarder by Steven Gerrard dipped narrowly over the bar following good attacking work by Chris Smalling. The first half was largely poor. ‘Walcott and Welbeck may have made a difference,’ remarked an observer. Then a screaming low left footed drive by Andros Townsend hit a post in the 57th minute and Hart made another good parry from a Goetze low hit. It must be mentioned that Jagielka marked Goetze reasonably effectively throughout. On as a substitute, Jack Wilshere played a decent through ball but Sturridge made a hash of it, miskicking when it should have been in. ‘There’s no world beater here,’ was the comment as the final whistle went on another German win, by a single goal. Coral Masters Darts (October 31 – November 3) Phil Taylor showed no signs of slowing up at 53 as he stormed to a Coral Masters win, held in Edinburgh. He trounced a flu-ridden Adrian Lewis 10-1 in the final, having overcome a clearly under par James Wade in the semi by the same score-line. Other highlight matches were Lewis pipping Ray Barneveld in the semi and Wade hitting bullseye to take out Australian, Simon Whitlock, in the quarter final after Whitlock had led 7-4. Andy Hamilton and James Wade received stick from sections of the crowd during games and Wade was seen frequently complaining to the referee, threatening at one point

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to abandon the match with Taylor. Champion of Champions Snooker A new tournament and format contested by the World’s top 16 ranked players, took place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry between 19-24 November. Judd Trump could not get going and missed several easy balls going down 2-6 to Stuart Bingham. In contrast, the following evening saw a high quality affair between Neil Robertson and Ali Carter, nip and tuck all the way. Carter missed a virtually straight green for the match and Robertson cleared to nick a 6-5 victory. He had, at one point, been 3-1 down. Bang in form Ding JunHui, the first winner of 3 back to back ranking tournaments since Stephen Hendry in 1990 had led Ronnie O Sullivan 3-0, 4-2 and 4-3 yet still went down 5-6 in a dramatic final frame thriller which saw both players ‘twitch’ the blue several times before O’Sullivan finally knocked the blue and pink in. Rocket n’ Robbo Ronnie O’Sullivan potted a green, bouncing the cue-ball off the side cushion and cannoning into a red and black together to develop the final red. It was a stand-out shot of his semi-final match with Neil Robertson along with a 4 cushion snooker escape. A good clearance of 80 by Robertson made it 4-5 and a 125 break in the next levelled it up but O’Sullivan took the match out with a 119 break. The other semi final was won by Stuart Bingham who is finding himself at the business end of tournaments more often now, triumphing over Mark Selby 6-4. Rocket n’ Ballrunner In the final, Bingham took the first frame convincingly and later played a great screw shot on the brown down the bottom rail to level up at 2-2. Bingham went 5-3 up before O’Sullivan reduced the arrears to 4-5 going into the evening session with a 130 break. A 93 break in 7 minutes levelled the match at 5-5 but Bingham, with smart safety play went in at mid-session 7-6 up. After another nip and tuck exchange in which Bingham took the lead 8-7, O’Sullivan took the next with a crucial 96, his first sizeable break for some time then scrapped over in the next to go 9-8 up. A run of 49 for O’Sullivan closed out a well contested and hard fought match by 10 frames to 8.

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KEY FEATURE Seek out the Embassy’s New Social Media Channels and Get More out of Living in Spain British people living in Spain can now use two new social media channels to engage with fellow residents, as well as to find news and advice from the Embassy and its partners who support Britons abroad. The new channels - ‘Brits living in Spain’ on Facebook and @BritsliveSpain on Twitter – let residents search for and share useful tips and experiences, thus enabling the 800,000-strong British community to better help each other and make more of Spanish life. The launch by the Embassy of these social media channels coincides with the first official visits this week by the new British Ambassador Simon Manley to Malaga, Alicante and Barcelona - and ahead of visits to the Spanish islands in the coming weeks. Mr Manley said: “These days, whether we are young, or just young at heart, we are all going digital. Our new Facebook and Twitter channels are the perfect way for Brits living in Spain to get more information about the issues that matter, and to comment on them so that we can engage better with our nationals living abroad. “I would really encourage Brits in Spain to search out our new channels, ‘like’ or ‘follow’ them, and reap the benefits of a new way of communicating with each other and with us.” The new social media channels are regularly updated with useful, independent information tailored to local demand, and will provide open forums for residents to engage with fellow Britons across Spain. How to join: Facebook: Go to www.facebook.com. If you don’t already have an account you will be prompted to create one. Search for ‘Brits living in Spain’ and once on the webpage, click on “like”. Twitter: Go to www.twitter.com and sign in or create an account using your email address. Search for @BritsliveSpain and then click on “follow”. Twitter: You can also follow the Ambassador personally by searching on www.twitter.com for @SimonManleyFCO and clicking on “follow”.

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Social media is increasingly popular among all age groups. According to the Office for National Statistics, half of all Britons use social media regularly, with one in five people aged 65 or over using it on a daily basis. More than half the British population now have Facebook accounts, including more than 12 million people aged 30-49 and another 5.5 million aged 50+. Meanwhile a quarter of all people in Britain have Twitter accounts, enabling them to keep up with the latest news. More than three million Twitter users are aged 35-54, with another million users aged 55+.

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KEY EVENTS Age Care Advice Centre Age Care Association has changed venue for its weekly Coffee Mornings. These are now held at the same time, every Tuesday from 11 am to 1 pm, but now at the El Zoco Café, Supersol, El Zoco, Calahonda. People can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain. Pop along for a chat or call on Tel 952 933 409 for more information. Markets Wednesday – Outdoor Market, Fairground La Cala 9.00am to 2.00pm Thursday – Outdoor Market - Centro Valdepino, Calypso 9.00am to 2.00pm Saturday – Fairground La Cala 9.00am to 2.00pm Sunday - Calypso Boot Sale from 9.00am to 2.00pm Hipodromo - Boot Sale from 9.00pm to 12.30pm Last Sunday of the Month La Cala Boulevard Eco Market from 10.00am Art Exhibitions AIA - December ART - Watercolour original artwork by Enrique Agusti Lafuente and original oil, watercolour and acrylic paintings by Roger Thomas Cummiskey, both AIAArtGroup members, all at very affordable prices. Galería Rest. Lucia, Calle Maestra Angeles Aspiazu, Fuengirola (up from the three horse roundabout). Open daily M-F: 12-21 h. until 13th January, 2014. Closed Sat and Sun. This new exhibition features artworks by two members of the Andalusian International Artists Group. The gallery owners welcomed the two artists, congratulated them for the quality of the exhibits, and highlighted the good work being done by the AIA. “The artworks bring a fresh look for the Christmas period. They are in complete contrast to each other and yet are in harmony. It promises to be a delightful exhibition.” Festive Treats! - Some of the founder members of Artistas Eclecticos have combined their work to make a phenomenal new exhibition. Three artists from England: Elaine Carlton, a textile artist who produces textural pieces, Don Widdall who works in pastel and watercolours and Richard Wood who produces atmospheric scenes in watercolour and oil, are joined by Finnish artist Sinikka Ahokas-Gröhn who produces shimmering images on silk. From 21st January - 10th March Richard Wood, Niki Marko, and Margit Björklund will be exhibiting. These joint exhibitions are on show at El Jinete, Carretera La Cala Golf Km 4.5, Mijas Costa until 20th January. It is open every day except Friday between 13.00 and 22.00. Further details from 952 119 170. The Contemporary Art Centre, Calle Malaga 28 in Mijas Pueblo, was recently inaugurated and will have more than 400 pieces of art from some of the first class artists such

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as: Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Salvador Dalí, George Braque, Tsuguharu Foujita, etc…that belong to the private collection of RMC (Remedios Medina Collection) that the managing company Spanish Art Brokers has placed at the disposal of the Art Centre. Most of the collection is made up of works by Pablo Ruiz Picasso of different techniques: lithographs, linocuts, prints, sculptures, ceramics, etc…with a total of 130 works of art. Amongst these we must highlight the magnificent collection of ceramics, considered the second best in the world, which you will be able to admire in the exhibition halls of the Art Centre. Another important part of the collection is that by Salvador Dalí; different techniques and different periods of the creative life of the artist. His collection adds up to 125 works of art. The rest of the collection, apart from the works carried out by contemporary artists such as Pablo Picasso, also have an important part made up of different techniques of painters from the XIX century, professors and painters that influenced the Málaga artist genius like: Antonio Muñoz Degrain, Jose Moreno Carbonero, Joaquin Martinez de la Vega, Jose Denis Belgrano… amongst others. For more information call 952 59 02 62, www.cacmijas.com. Town Hall Events La Cala Xmas Market - until 30th of December there will be a Christmas Fair organised on the Boulevard at La Cala, with stands offering typical products, with performances on stage, workshops for children, Father Christmas and the Three Kings. The stands will be open every day, from Monday to Friday from12 midday to 8pm. Activities to be enjoyed by all the family! Exhibition - The Moraga association once again is present at La Cala with works by one of its members, Santiago Molina, who offers an exhibition of paintings and sculptures that can be seen until 7th of January at the Cultural Centre, La Cala. Carmen Escalona - The artist from Mijas says goodbye to working with clay with a retrospective exhibition that shows some of her most valued creations. The exhibition is at the Cultural Centre in Las Lagunas and can be visited until 19th of January. A Trip to the Snow - The Youth Council in Mijas has presented one of its star programmes: the skiing trip, which will be going to Andorra once again from 22nd of February to 1st of March. Those interested can register at the Youth Delegation at the Las Lagunas Theatre from 20th January. New Year’s Eve Gigs The band, Dirty Little Secrets, will be playing at the Tamisa Golf Hotel, Camino Viejo de Coin on New Year’s Eve. See www.dirtylittlesecrets.es for more information. Steve Summers is singing at La Casa, Algaida, Calahonda on New Year’s Eve, plus brilliant buffet only 35 Euros a head. See Facebook for more information.

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KEY PETS Up to Date News Big changes for us here at Frenchbullrus - we have made the choice to stop breeding. There are many reasons why we have made this choice, because of the increasing amount of French bulldogs we are finding in need of rescue and the fact that this breed seems to suffer with their fair share of genetic health problems. No matter how hard breeders try, nobody can guarantee life-long good health and a life free from problems common to this breed. We are finding that more and more people are unable to cope with owning a high pedigree dog and an influx of adult dogs needing new homes here in Spain has shown us that this very popular breed is beginning to suffer the fall out of impulse buying. We are hearing of more and more French bulldogs in rescue centres all over Spain, with most having health problems common to the breed that the owners just cannot afford to manage or cope with. We are also seeing more and more French bulldogs with serious social problems which are NOT usually common with the breed and we feel this is due to poor breeding and possibly interbreeding of close family members which does seem to be a major problem here. So Frenchbullrus are moving forward with their rescue work.

By Frenchbullrus I, as a dog groomer, have made the choice to go mobile so that I am now able to come to your home to groom, which is much less stressful for your dog. However I also still offer a pick-up and delivery service as normal. To make an appointment you can call or text me on 661 152 451 (because I live in mountains, connection can be hit or miss, so please text if you cannot get through) or you can email me at frenchbullrus@hotmail.com. We have active Facebook pages and welcome people willing to rescue a French bulldog to our contact list. We should point out that all dogs we rescue are spayed and have completed passports and micro chip before being re-homed. However, we do also network dogs that are being re-homed direct from their owners as we feel this works very well and saves the dog the upset of moving from A to B to then to be re-homed again. All homes are vetted and full backup support is offered. We wish you all a fantastic Christmas and Happy New Year and to all the doggies too. REMEMBER on average 5 or more dogs die each Christmas from getting into chocolate gifts - chocolate is very toxic to dogs and can be fatal, so take care!

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KEY FEATURE ‘ICE’ In Case of Emergency We all carry our mobile phones with names and numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn’t know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this ‘ICE’ (In Case of Emergency) Campaign. The concept of ‘ICE’ is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name ‘ICE’ (In Case Of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of

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accidents there were always mobile phones with patients but they didn’t know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognised name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialling the number you have stored as ‘ICE’. Please tell your friends and family or share this information on your social media platforms. It won’t take too long before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life, or put a loved one’s mind at rest. For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. Please pass this around as many people as possible as this can help in an emergency

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KEY COMPUTERS Repair, Upgrade or Buy New??? A question often posed in our offices. What is the best solution when you encounter hardware problems? How do you compare the price of different solutions and what is obtained in these cases? As always, there is no specific correct answer, but maybe a few quick guidelines will help to assess the situation for the different products: Printers: Nowadays, almost always built out of the cheapest plastic possible, and in my opinion in most cases not possible to be repaired for a lesser price than buying a new one. You should however still consider a repair if have bought a large stock of cartridges or if a new printer is not compatible with your software. This happens unfortunately more often than the general public think, as the major players in the market abide by the rules set out by the software providers and do not offer “old” software for new printers. PC Towers: These are composed normally of a number of components, which can be individually replaced and as such are a lot easier to repair or upgrade. Power supplies, hard disks, DVD burners, even motherboards and CPU’s can be swapped without any major investment in labour. This will normally result in quicker and better operation than before the repair as the new parts have simply been developed over time, but….there comes a time, where you have to consider whether it is worth it on an overall basis, as you will hit a technological wall, where you can only squeeze so much out of your existing PC. New technologies are constantly developed and new programmes might be asking too much of your beloved tower to make it worthwhile. In this case you will have to go all in and either buy new or perform a major upgrade, where the price of the latter very often comes close to buying new. Do not forget the cost involved in moving all the data and installing new programmes on the equipment when preparing your budget.

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By Hans Jeppe Nielsen, - Manager - Wise

Laptops: Are like towers, but the parts are hard to obtain. Normally they are propriety components, which work only in specific devices, spare parts are located in the Far East, and generally are a lot more expensive than in the case of a tower. Nevertheless, it is still very often worth replacing a broken screen or a hard drive in an otherwise perfectly good laptop. Just arm yourself with patience or demand airmail shipment, an expensive but fast solution. Tablets, Iphones, Smartphones, GPS navigators are all just the same as laptops, only worse. Very often, you need to replace not only the screen but also the sensory layer, the printed circuit boards and plugs, all in one go, as they are only sold as a set, due to the difficulty in replacing miniscule components. Cables: As a whole, when faulty, throw them out and buy new ones. It is hard to throw a cable away just because the plug has come loose, but in my experience it is close to impossible to re-solder it and very often the “cost of ownership” of a faulty cable, i.e. the amount of times that things do not work when you need them to is far higher than buying new. An exception to this is network and antenna cabling though, as crimping these is normally not difficult if you know what you are doing and you have the right tools. In our offices, we have many years of joint experience in assessing, repairing and replacing components. Of course we can help you with that special Christmas present too! You can find our address in the advertisement on this page. Come round and say “hello” to our new member of staff, Ann-Christine, who can also help you out. She is a lot friendlier than I am! We are now open every day from 9.00 to 14.00 and normally also in the afternoons between 16.00 and 19.00. A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all of you from the WISE team Yours Hans J. Nielsen - Manager

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KEY COMPUTERS RIP Windows XP On 8th April 2014, it will be the “end of life” for Windows XP. Now, that doesn’t mean XP will suddenly stop working. You can keep using it if you want, but I wouldn’t recommend it. End of life means Microsoft won’t be releasing any more security updates to the average user. Any security flaws that hackers find won’t be fixed. Your computer will be a sitting duck, even with security software installed. Here’s a fun fact: XP first appeared at the end of 2001. As late as 2010, computers were still sold with XP installed. Windows Vista, which arrived 6 years after XP, only lasted until 2011. If you think about it XP will be nearly 13 years old. Like a teenager, it’s having trouble adjusting to the world. In spite of a major overhaul with Service Pack 3, XP just wasn’t

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built for the modern digital age. It’s missing key security features introduced in Windows Vista. It can’t support the latest, safest and most Web-compatible versions of Internet Explorer. It can’t take full advantage of the latest hardware advances. Many third-party companies would love to stop supporting XP. It takes a lot of time and money to make sure programmes and hardware work on every version of windows, this even affects the Internet. Web developers will be overjoyed to see XP-only Internet Explorer versions 6, 7 and 8 go away. It’s going to be a serious change for many people. In most cases it’s going to mean a new computer, upgraded software and possibly new accessories like printers and scanners. And there’s an even bigger problem until last year, upgrading wouldn’t have been quite so bad. Windows 7 was still fairly close to Windows XP in look and how it worked. In fact, I expect Windows 7 to be the next Windows version that people stick with for quite a while. Now, however, Windows 8 is the only operating system available on new computers. When you try it, you’ll find that it’s radically different from previous Windows versions. The interface was meant for touch-screen tablets and doesn’t work that well with keyboard and mouse. In fact, even finding the Desktop is an adventure in itself. The Windows 8.1 update allows you to bring back some of the old Windows. Microsoft will even include a tutorial on how to use Windows 8 - finally. But it’s still a steep learning curve, especially coming from XP. You can find copies of Windows 7 for sale online. You can install it on your current computer - assuming it isn’t too old. You could also buy a Windows 8 computer and downgrade. Just be aware that you can’t do an in-place upgrade from XP to 7. You will have to wipe your hard drive and install Windows 7 from scratch. If you buy an upgrade version of Windows 7, you will need Windows XP installation discs to prove that you are eligible. Whatever you do, start planning now. April will be coming up fast and you don’t want to be still using XP when it arrives. Visit Computercity for advice, service and help for setting up your new system. Computercity is located in La Cala above Café Boulevard. Contact Marcus on 616 160 474 or Marcel 640 336 119 Email info@computercity.es or find our special deal on Facebook: facebook.com/computercity.es

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KEY FINANCE Water, Water Everywhere!

By Rightway Insurance & Finance

If you have ever suffered a burst pipe then you will probably be aware of how much damage can be caused through water escaping. If not then pause for a moment and consider this. Water can create havoc with your electric wiring, your ceiling may collapse, redecoration will certainly be necessary and prized possessions can be ruined beyond repair.

a major headache. If you are adequately insured with a reputable and reliable company then a lot of the upset and trauma can be avoided by calling just one number - the Home Assistance Company provided by the Insurer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who will come out and carry out all the repairs and redecorations necessary thus saving that headache!

Arranging for plumbers, electricians, decorators and also clearing up the resultant mess from the water can become

Why not call us today for a quote and let us arrange your insurance the Rightway.

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KEY FINANCE Some Encouraging Signs at Last The last month has seen an element of uncertainty in stock markets as investors digested news from the improving economy in the USA. The question is when will they start tapering their money stimulus programme? By the time you read this, The Federal Reserve will have its first woman chairman in Janet Yellan. PMI’s across the Eurozone are causing concern as for the second month the economy seems to be on a backward step, big concern is France. Greece still very much in the news with visits from the Troika audit committee who are finding it difficult to agree a new budget with the country whilst at the same time Greece struggles to implement in full its previously agreed measures. The European Central Bank reduced interest rates last month and may have to take further action to bolster the economy. Some good news for Spain however where we have come out of the recession and may see some easing of our austerity measures early next year. Ireland are also exiting the recession and have agreed they will not require any further support and eyes are on Italy where budgets are being discussed to present for 2014.

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By Moneycorp

In the UK all seems to be fine particularly as the manufacturing sector grew at its fastest rate for 18 years. Public sector borrowing for October was little changed from last year however for this year has dropped by around £6billion. Going forward with the current strength of the UK, it is anticipated that the fall for future years could be as high as £20/30 billion. The overheating of the property market still causes some concern as mortgage approvals are up 33% year on year. UK banks are still in the headlines as the Cooperative saga rumbles on and just when you thought it could not get any worse up pops RBS who have foreclosed on business accounts then sold assets recovered at a profit. Is integrity in the banking sector in the UK at a all time low? The pound has certainly been the winner during the last month so if you wish to make more of your currency transfers or simply enquire about the exchange rate give Moneycorp a call. They can be contacted on 952 587 657 and please mention The Key to Mijas Costa. Finally Moneycorp wish all readers a Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

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KEY LAW Pan-European Behavioural Patterns An international law firm specialising in Digital Business conducted a pan-European study that analyses and compares the behavior of citizens in Spain, UK, Germany, France and Italy when providing personal information on websites and search engines. The findings of this study on the protection of personal data of minors in the network reveals that the majority of parents surveyed require that it is necessary for them to give permission if a company requests personal information on their children: - The British view that parental consent is required by 35% of those surveyed - the Germans by 57%. - The Spanish by 65% - the French by 52% - The Italians by 59%. Data Protection Regulations Although there is a European Directive on data protection in each of the EU countries and specific restrictions are related to the collection and processing of data from stakeholders and in particular, minors. In this sense, the age at which parental consent is required for the collection and processing of data varies from country to country and is one of the items discussed in the new European data protection law scheduled for early 2014.

By Victoria Anzola, Iberdata 21

- How to obtain the consent of parents or guardians where required and, especially, how the information on parental authorisation is to be given to children at the time of data collection. Age of Majority In Europe the age of majority varies between 16 and 18 years, while worldwide it ranges from 14 to 21. - In Germany and France under 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cannot usually enter into a contract without the consent of their parents. - In Spain children are able, in general, to consent to the processing of data at age 14, but for lower ages they require the consent of parents or legal guardians. In France, the only data that can result in lower subscription newsletters are e-mail and age. - In Italy there is no specific legislation on data protection. However, children under 18 cannot consent to the procurement of goods and services. - In the UK the standards set by the Information Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office (Data Protection Authority competent in the UK) states that parental consent is required if the child is under 13 years.

Companies need to know what exactly the data they want to collect on children, knowing that child data is ESPECIALLY SENSITIVE DATA. The companies therefore have to take precautions to avoid violating the data protection law for children. Many of these issues can be solved with creativity, because the challenge is to train and educate children on the protection of their own data.

Data from the study The study was conducted from August 28 to September 4, 2012 using an online survey involving more than 5,000 European citizens between 16 and 75 years, of whom 1,024 were Spanish aged between 16 and 65 years. For more information please contact me, Victoria, or visit our web sites.

http://www.iberdata21.com/curso.php/idioma/es/curso/ privacidad-y-seguridad-en-colegios

957 40 40 99 / 692 671 657 www.dataprotectionlaw.es www.moneylaundering.es www.iberdata21.com EXPERTS IN DIGITAL SEGURITY AT NATIONAL LEVEL MEMBER OF THE BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SPAIN

The legal aspects for companies that collect personal data from minors must take into consideration are: - Establishing mechanisms for age verification.

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KEY FINANCE Are the Utility Companies all Foreign to you? We find that expats experience their biggest frustrations here on the coast with the Utility companies. They just don’t operate the way we are used to and what with the language difficulties as well, something that should be quite simple can turn into an unimaginable nightmare. Help is now at hand. Paco, who used to own Movil Office in El Zoco Calahonda, has had umpteen years of experience dealing with Telefonica (now Movistar) both with the landline and mobile aspects and knows every twist and turn of how not only they, but also how all the telecom-

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munications companies operate down here on the Costa del Sol. He has helped expats with not only telephony from all service providers, but also other utility companies such as that other expletive “Endesa” amongst others! Paco speaks Spanish, English, German and French. If you need any help with the utility companies or other assistance in how to go about dealing with other government departments etc that you may have difficulty with in your daily life but don’t want to trouble your gestor with something you deem to be too small for him to deal with, Paco is always on hand to help. Please see the advertisement on this page.

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KEY RESTAURANT GUIDE Issue92 17th Dec 2013 - 16th Feb 2014 In this issue we cover Christmas, New Year and Valentine’s Day so please have a good look through to see what is on offer and don’t forget to book as early as possible for the festive season in order to avoid disappointment. We have several new restaurants in this issue from all around the world and some of your favourites will be back again in the next issue after the winter break. Not only has the Key to Mijas Costa magazine’s website, www. keytomijascosta.com been updated for Smart device use, but we have also individually adapted the restaurants in this guide so that you can click through directly from the QR codes to your Smart device and thus they will be stored for your use again and again so that you contact your favourite restaurant instantly or see what is new since your last visit. We have highlighted the USP of each venue and given a brief “taster”, but you will still be able to read the whole updated review either online at www.keytomijascosta.com or through the individual Smart codes which feature on the adverts of the individual restaurant and on all of the legends of the appropriate venue. We are delighted to report that, at the time of going to print, the majority of the restaurants in our restaurant section could be found on the first page of Google through our restaurant guide! The reviews of new restaurants and the restaurant of the issue will continue to be shown in full text in the magazine.

Bar Tuta Ultimate Chill Out Bar in Jardin Botanico - open every day from 4.30 p.m. Large, airy terrace, fully air-conditioned, comfortable seating, choice of cocktails and an impressive selection of alcoholic drinks. Easy parking. Please check for events and music.

Cafeteria Los Olivos Top Notch Spanish Café & Restaurant in the Los Olivos Shopping Centre - Large terrace, spacious air condi-

tioned interior, large car park. Ideal for an informal business meeting. Open 8.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday serving English and continental breakfast, Tapas, lunch and dinner. Attentive service.

Cerveceria Tipi Tapa Fine example of a high-quality, typically Spanish Taps bar/restaurant. Excellent quality, affordable prices. At the Miramar end of Mijas Costa - first entrance to Fuengirola past the Sohail Castle. Pass the Mosque on your right, left at the roundabout into C/Malaga. Cerveceria Tipi Tapa is a few metres down the road on the right. Selection of fine BBQ meats, enormous range of “tapas”, served all day. Everything beautifully presented and of the highest quality, including “Cinco Jotas” award winning ham and best quality Beef from Galicia. Breakfast and Menu of the Day available. During the winter months, due to its enormous popularity during the summer, Restaurant Tipi Tapa is proud to continue to host its impressive, typically Andalusian Flamenco Show. This now features three times a week, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7.00pm, with flamenco dancers, guitarists, snare drums and male and female flamenco dancers. Tickets for the show cost only 5 Euros. It is an impressive show that leaves everybody hooked and asking for more. The show of course will be accompanied by the best of Spanish Tapas, with over 150 varieties to choose from, served by our professional staff. If you are a local resident, this will be an unforgettable experience. Due to the popularity of this event, booking is required. Please see Facebook for special Christmas and New Year’s events.

Cravings Delicious Deli, Salt Beef and Greek Food Near Barclays Bank in Nueva Andalucia. Open from 8.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and Mondays until 18.00. Spacious terrace, early bird breakfast, Hot Salt Beef, Latkes New Green

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Cucumber, Salads Fish Balls, Chicken Soup, Chopped Liver etc. Now stocking Kosher frozen chickens and Salamis (Wurst). Three-course Greek menu of the day for only 10 euros. Terrific value for money. Something for all tastes.

El Zoco Café the new, classy café at the Supersol, El Zoco right by the supermarket. Sister café to Cafeteria Los Olivos. Keen prices, top quality food and service, daily specials, a range of tapas, selection of breakfasts or simply a cup of coffee or refreshing drink. Established since 1975, prides itself on attention to detail and is renowned for being spotlessly clean. Ideal venue. Open from 9 until 9. Key Recommended.

Fish N Chips Riviera’s only Fish and Chip Shop, serving 8-10 oz Atlantic Cod freshly fried to order. Situated in Las Terrazas de Miraflores, Riviera del Sol. Riviera’s only Fish and Chip Shop, serving 8-10 oz Atlantic Cod freshly fried to order with real chippie potato chips. Various Pies, Sausages, Savaloys, either battered or nude, cold drinks etc to eat in or take away. Why not have a wally or a pickled onion to accompany your meal? Absolutely mouth watering. The ORIGINAL British take-away. Open Monday to Saturday. Easy Parking, Parties catered for. Not to be missed. Closed Sundays. After testing out numerous fish suppliers on the coast we have now found one that meets our high standard so we look forward to seeing you all soon.

Hotel Tamisa Golf Comfortable venue, great ambience and views over the golf course and beyond. Camino Viejo de Coin overlooking Mijas Los Lagos golf course. Fine food, fine wine, attentive service and lively entertainment make for a perfect evening. Renowned for Traditional Sunday lunch. Happy Hour Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 18.00 - 20.00 with half price drinks. Numerous and varied events throughout the year including fund raisers, contact the hotel for more information. Burns Supper will be celebrated in traditional style as always at the Tamisa Golf Hotel on Saturday, 25th January in 2014. Only 39 Euros per person, which includes whisky and wines. Book now to enjoy this special event. To make the most of it,

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overnight packages including B & B are available from only 30 Euros per person!

Japanese Restaurant Ginza Wide range of authentic Japanese food including Sushi and Sashimi and Teppanyaki Show plus much more in its sophisticated surrounds. Ginza is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Decorated to a high standard. Highlight is the Teppanyaki show where exotic food using the best quality ingredients is masterfully prepared on a hot steel plate right in the middle of the table. The chef will show you the unforgettable cooking display called “Teppanyaki”. Pepper pots etc are expertly thrown in the air and you must watch the trick with the eggs. Try to catch a bit of the omelette in your mouth when cooked! This is great fun to experience something a bit different or particularly if there are a few of you. Try one of the specially selected Teppanyaki menus which are great value for money. Ginza is open from 12.00 to 24.00. Places around the Teppanyaki spectacle are limited, so it is advisable to book. Food here is consistently of the highest standard, excellent service, Teppanyaki show makes for a very entertaining night out. Japanese Restaurant Ginza was voted restaurant of issue 91.

L’Oriental Finest Lebanese food on the coast. Next to Crowne Plaza Hotel, Benamara. Beautiful décor, lovely, extensive outdoor terrace with fountain in the summer months. Meze unbeatable with many dishes, all delicious and really fresh. Vegetarian’s paradise. Pop in, you will not be disappointed. Well worth the drive. Belly dancing at weekends. Please ring for details. We love it! Key Recommended. L’Oriental will be closed from 15th January to 15th March for refurbishment and some additions to the menu.

Restaurante La Mandragora Calahonda’s Premier Restaurant specialising in the finest International Haute Cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. Established 25 years, La Mandragora is situated on the middle floor of CC El Zoco. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 7.00 pm. (re-opening end December). Open kitchen and decor combines modern design and traditional European decor with many antiques and paintings by Slovakian artist,

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Jaro Jelenek, adorning the walls. Small terrace overlooking the Mediterranean and a much larger terrace outside the entrance. Service always very attentive and friendly. Owner, Rudolf, pays great attention to detail and is constantly sourcing new products from the freshest of ingredients and coming up with new, innovative ideas, which are expertly prepared by chef, Mario Kasala. La Mandragora is also renowned for its extensive and excellent wine list of which the staff are very knowledgeable and can help you choose the perfect wine to complement your meal. On this note, I would recommend that you book yourself in for one of the exciting Madraje (wine pairing) events which we have thoroughly enjoyed. These will take place on 9th and 23rd January and 6th February for this issue. Re-opening end December after winter break.

Ssalathai The best quality, authentic Thai food in Mijas Costa Situated at Urb Playa Marina, Mijas Costa, (see La Cala map). Special menu for two only 50 Euros giving good selection to sample this exotic cuisine. Recommended dishes - Coconut Soup with Chicken, Special Mixed Starter, all of the curries, Beef Massaman and the very best Pad Thai on the Coast! In fact we love everything on the menu! Thailand is renowned for its attentive customer service and is known as the land of smiles and you will certainly find this in abundance at Ssalathai. Please see main ad on page 67. Ssalathai will be closed for their winter break from 16th January until 27th February.

Suave One of Fuengirola’s chicest venues – a bar in touch with Marbella but on the seafront in Fuengirola, Los Boliches, opposite Madrid Playa. Large, comfortable terrace and lounge café with tasteful décor. Open every day from 11.00 am. Caters for private parties. Extensive menu served all day (new menu coming for 2014). Daily special 3-course menu available from 12.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., 7 days a week, changed every Sunday to ensure variety. Don’t forget Suave’s renowned Sunday lunch. 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. Key recommended. Suave is a very lively venue for Christmas and New Year so make sure to book.

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The Boat House Fish & Chip Restaurant and Take-Away The best fish and chips on the coast! In El Zoco, Calahonda, open from Monday to Saturday 6.00 to10.30. Large portions, peas, pies and a slice. Skate now available as well as suet puddings, pies and vegetarian options. Large selection of yummy desserts, Eat al fresco by the fountain in the square, weather permitting, or in the large air-conditioned/heated restaurant. Take-away service available. Friendly atmosphere. Key recommended. Freehold/ Leasehold for sale of this well established and popular Fish and Chip restaurant.

Venta El Jinete Nestling in beautiful scenic countryside, the large imposing terrace has views across to the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean. 4.5 kms from La Cala on golf road, just before Golf entrance. Open every day except Fridays for Lunch through to Dinner. Enjoy a long, lazy lunch on warm days, sundowners and supper or a romantic dinner in the evening. Warm and cosy interior restaurant has seating for small groups and additional areas for large parties, golfers and family gatherings etc., making it the ideal venue for events. Excellent set menu only 17 euros with a choice of starters, main course and desserts is wonderful value. A la carte reasonably priced includes various Mediterranean dishes, succulent steaks and meat from the charcoal grill. Everything beautifully presented by attentive and charming staff. Excellent wine list. Live music on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (please enquire) when menu is priced at 22 Euros. Scan QR code for full details. We enjoyed our evenings at El Jinete immensely during the summer. Great service, food and entertainment. Stunning views and art exhibitions held here regularly. Lovely venue to get away from the coastal area for a change. Venta El Jinete is very popular so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Voted restaurant of issue 90. Please check for availablability and special menus for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. RESTAURANT REVIEWS

CAFE STELLA International cuisine with an Italian twist. On the lower floor of El Zoco, Calahonda, next to Viva. Caffe Stella has now become a very popular haunt amongst locals and tour-

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ists. Open from 8.30 every day until late. Breakfasts, snacks, daily fresh tapas, lunch and dinner. Menu del dia Monday to Saturday from 1-5pm, 3 courses only 8.95, changes daily. Evening special Menu 5.45pm until late 3 courses plus drink 12.95, changes daily. Specials, pizza, pasta, meat and fish, international cuisine with an Italian Twist, all freshly cooked by owner/chef, Gino. Mouth-watering Aubergine au Gratin, Mozzarella and Tomato Salad and also Tiramisu tried and tested. Live music Thursday and Saturday Nights. Air conditioned and al fresco on the terrace. We welcome Caffe Stella back into the magazine. Bookings still available for Xmas Day, New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s. See Daily Boards and Facebook.

CORNISH PRIDE Serving the finest fresh pasties, pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, breakfasts, cakes and pastries as well as snacks etc. Cornish Pride can be found in the market area of Calypso, Calahonda. Now under new “happy” management. Owner, Tony, brings a fresh feel to Calypso and Cornish Pride is once again becoming a nice meeting place for the locals. Open early for breakfast and lunch from 8.00 to 2.30 p.m Monday to Friday. Closed Saturday. All pasties are made by Rowe’s in Cornwall and freshly baked on the premises every day. Ideal for take-away, especially for the airport and a lot fresher and cheaper too! Easy parking. Something for everyone. Key recommended. More than worth a try, especially if you are looking for somewhere for a snack after you have visited the market. New to Cornish Pride is the Sunday Carvery from only 8.95 Euros. Choice of 2 meats and all the trimmings. 2 courses 10.95 Euros, 3 Courses 12.95 Euros. This carvery only started at the beginning of December so we have not had time to try it yet, but we have heard from the regulars that they really enjoyed it and that there were return visitors from the first week to the second. See you there! Cornish Pride is open from 8.00 on Sunday and Carvery is from 1.30pm.

DA RICO RESTAURANTE Recently opened in Riviera del Sol. Emphasis is on Italian home-cooked food. Da Rico is past the Miraflores Driving range, take the turning to the Golf Course. At the fork, go straight on and you will find Da Rico further up Calle Zafiro on the right on the Las Islas complex (See Riviera Map in this magazine). Open Mon-Thurs 18.00-23.00, Fri, Sat and Sun 13.00-16.30 and 18.00-23.30, closed Tuesdays. Cosy indoor restaurant for the winter and extensive terrace with great views. Rico is Italian and now his mother has also come from Italy to join him in the kitchen, so the emphasis is on Italian home-cooked food. There are usually daily specials but from the main menu we enjoyed the Pizza Bread with

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Garlic, although you may also like Tomato with Mozarella, Brocheta or a Salad from the large selection, or soup for the cooler months. There is a choice of Fresh Pasta such as Tagliatelle, Tortellini, Spaghetti and Gnochi with a selection of sauces and a huge choice of Pizzas. Also for the winter months you can choose a wholesome stew, or from the meat selection we had the Milanesa Parmesana and the Sirloin of Pork served with either Salad, French Fries, Pasta or Sauce. We enjoyed both of the main courses and there were plenty more choices including a good selection of Fish dishes. For dessert we tried a small selection and both the Chocolate Mousse and the Tiramisu we would recommend. Winter offers – Mondays – for those eating in the restaurant – for a couple, 2nd Pizza Free, and on Wednesdays all Pizzas are 6 Euros. Free delivery to Riviera, Calahonda and La Cala, order times 18.00 to 23.00. Availability for last minute office celebrations only 15.00 Euros a head for special menu, Christmas Lunch and New Year’s special menu only 22 Euros.

SOFIA’S HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT In Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order. Extensive menu with something for everyone - you will be spoilt for choice. We welcome Sofia’s Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant back into the magazine. Hong Kong is fronted by Sofia who is affectionately known as “Mrs Wu” among the many locals who dine at Hong Kong and her husband, Gi, is the chef. Hong Kong has moved into new, bigger premises since it was last featured in the Key, but is still in Jardin Botanico, La Cala, but now next door to Henry’s. Spacious indoor restaurant with modern décor with both large, covered and outdoor terraces. Hong Kong serves fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order with many meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes to eat in or take away. Hong Kong is open from 12.00 to 16.00 and 18.00 – Midnight every day. Extensive menu with something for everyone - you will be spoilt for choice. There is also a selection of keenly priced menus for two or four people. Special lunchtime menu is only 7.80 Euros per person and includes TWO starters, main course, rice or noodles, and dessert or tea/coffee, with plenty of choices. You can see what is on offer in the ad in this section of the magazine. Good quality food, great choice, keenly priced. Key recommended. Availability for Christmas and New Year. Now booking for Chinese New Year on 31st January - An event not to be missed!

EL OLIVO DE LA CALA A lovely venue with extensive outdoor terrace in the warmer months and cosy fireside dining in the winter. Mediterranean menu with a Gallic twist. Excel-

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KEY FEATURE Zia Lola Pictured above is Dolores with her two girls. If you were wondering where you know her from, she owned Fellini’s Italian Restaurant at the Aztec Club in Riviera. After many years at that venue, it was recently closed as the complex is now being totally refurbished – watch this space. Dolores has now moved to Mijas Golf where she opened her new Italian restaurant, Zia Lola, on 6th December and we would like to thank her for inviting us to the opening party. It was well attended and we were treated to some excellent Italian

tapas, wine, beer etc on the night. Zia means “auntie” in Italian and Lola is an affectionate abbreviation for Dolores, so we are sure that with Dolores’ years of experience, both the locals and visitors to Mijas Golf will enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at Zia Lola’s for many years to come. Many of the favourite dishes you enjoyed at Fellini’s will be available at Zia Lola’s and Dolores looks forward to welcoming diners both old and new. More information in this Restaurant Guide and in the advertisement below.

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lent service and competitive prices. El Olivo de la Cala is behind the BP garage in La Cala in the road leading down to the beach. Please see the La Cala map at the back of this magazine for the exact location. This is a lovely venue with extensive outdoor terrace in the warmer months and cosy fireside dining in the winter. The restaurant will have been open for five years this coming April and owner, Rafa, was born in France but has lived in Spain for a good number of years and the menu is therefore Mediterranean with a Gallic twist. El Olivo de La Cala is a firm favourite with the locals. There is plenty to choose from the a la Carte menu, but this is also accompanied by daily specials (I have always enjoyed these). They include home-made Foie Gras, King Prawn Casserole and Roasted Peppers stuffed with Black Pudding. To whet your appetite for the main event, here are some suggestions. Suckling Pig with Confit of Gooseberry with Apple and Foie Gras, or perhaps Slow-roasted Leg of Lamb, or Iberian Pork with Potato and Onion Sauce. Amongst the choices for dessert are Chocolate Soufflé, Crème Brulée and Waffles. Every week El Olivo de La Cala has a wine that is on promotion and is often a little cheaper. There is live music most Saturdays. Excellent service and competitive prices. El Olivo de La Cala is the perfect place for special events such as birthdays, weddings, Xmas, New Year and Valentine’s Day. El Olivo de la Cala is closed on Sundays during the winter months. We welcome El Olivo de la Cala to the magazine and we are sure that you are going to enjoy this little gem.

RISTORANTE ZIA LOLA Located in Mijas Golf opposite the Eurostars Hotel. Good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high standard of cuisine. Zia Lola opened recently on 6th December 2013 and is located in Mijas Golf opposite the Eurostars Hotel. It is owned by Dolores who previously ran the renowned Italian Restaurant, Fellini’s, at the Aztec Country Club in Riviera for many years. Zia Lola has a cosy indoor restaurant with bar area and a large terrace with plenty of room for the kids to play with their friends. Zia Lola will be open all day from Tuesday to Sunday. Expect to find good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high standard of cuisine, and extensive kids’ menu. Great Italian menu of family favourites - pastas, thin and crispy pizzas, meat and seafood dishes cooked to perfection and also available as take away. Good selection of home-made desser ts, fine wine list including Italian favourites. Many dishes that we have come to enjoy have been retained, so you can still look forward to Parma Ham and Melon or Tomato, Mozzarella and Avocado or the best winter warmer, home-made Minestrone Soup for star ters. There is also a large selection of Salads, my favourite pasta dish, Tagliatelle Montanara with Wild Mushrooms, Parma Ham and diced Fillet Steak with a Cream Sauce, a choice

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of Risottos and many Pizza options. Meat dishes include Scalopinne al Limone, Sirloin, Fillet and Entrecote Steak options, and Fish - Grilled Sole or King Prawns. For desser t we would highly recommend the home-made Tiramisu. We understand that there is a new Italian chef, so expect to see some “daily specials”. We look forward to seeing you there and wish Dolores and her family every success at Zia Lola. Closed the nights of 24th and 31st December. Open all day 1st January.

STREETS OF LONDON Serves typical London Pub Grub, caters for kids and has a great Beer Garden. Los Claveles opposite La Cala. Open all day from 12 until 12 – no siesta. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have included Streets of London in the reviews in this issue as they have now introduced their new menu, so there is plenty to tell you about! New at Streets is Lunch Club from Monday to Friday 12-4pm 2 courses plus drink for only 6.99 Euros. Monday and Tuesday kids eat for free from 1-7pm, (one only per adult, eating from main menu). Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 for 1 on selected main meals (from a selection). Curry Night Buffet continues on Wednesday, great value only 10 Euros a head - plenty to choose from the unlimited buffet for Starters and Mains. Steak Night on Fridays comprises succulent 6oz Sirloin Steak with chips, mushrooms and tomato and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink for only 10 Euros. Saturday is Family Day – in the proper English Beer Garden, totally safe and includes pool table, Kid’s Play Area with Bouncy Castle and Climbing Frame. Great family day out, live sports all day. Excellent Sunday Roast served all day. Choice of five meats plus every trimming at only 9.50 per head for one course, two courses 12.50 and 3 courses 15.50. NEW 4 courses for 6 people or more only 20 Euros per head including Free unlimited wine. Delicious home-made desserts! There are additions to the starters as well as a great, new, extensive Burger menu, pub classic dishes, and Streets’ famous specials such as Ribs, Shoulder of Lamb and Hawaiian Chicken, Salads etc. The Restaurant faces the ocean and is fully air-conditioned. Ideal place for kids, kid’s parties and a general place for a good laugh. Great value for money.

WOK COSTA DEL SOL Best quality unlimited Asian Buffet, Teppanyaki, Wok, Sushi, Seafood, Thai Curries Mexican and traditional Chinese dishes. At Urb La Noria behind the market in La Cala. Open every day for lunch, 13.00-16.30 and dinner, 19.00-24.00. A favourite local eating haunt. Eat either

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ZORBA’S GREEK TAVERNA At last our very own Greek Taverna on the Strip. Attentive service, good-sized portions and the prices at Zorba’s are very reasonable. The Kleftico was outstanding! We are happy to include Zorba, at last our very own Greek Taverna on the Strip (Avda de España, Calahonda). We are lucky to have so many styles of cuisine to choose from in our area, but a Greek Restaurant has always

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SNACK ATTACK Mijas Costa’s RESTAU RA Favourite Café - Now celebratOF THE IS NT SUE ing its 10th Anniversary! In Jardin Botanico, La Cala.Open weekdays 7.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Saturday’s 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and Sundays 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. for breakfast from only 3.95 Euros and of course their wonderful Sunday Roast, two courses only 10 Euros! Weekly roasts and soups available during the winter months. Super Saver Meals including drink only 5 Euros, changes daily. Large selection of daily specials and sandwich fillings. Healthy eating options. Everything available as take away for days out or take a baguette of your choice to the airport? Extensive menu, something for everyone. 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. Snack Attack is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and graces our Front Cover. There is also a feature on page 62.What can I say? You have become a landmark in the area. Thanks guys for supporting us throughout the last 10 years and here’s to 10 more! What more fitting accolade for us than to vote you best restaurant in this, your anniversary issue!

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YAZAN MOROCCAN RESTAURANT AND BAR LOUNGE This venue is a little treasure. Breakfast, international menu, tapas and dinner including Cous Cous and Tajines. Yazan is at Las Jarales, Calahonda, take first exit and turn right. It is near the end. You will find a feature on this restaurant on page 64 along with the advertisement but this venue is a little treasure. Yazan is open for Full English Breakfast at only 4.00 Euros including tea or coffee. You can then enjoy lunch from an international menu, tapas and dinner. We tried some of the Moroccan tapas (although others were available) of Tabouleh, Pastelas, Humus and Pinchitos washed down with Moroccan Mint Tea. The tapas were so good, we ordered a second round! I am so looking forward to trying the Cous Cous and Tajines but there is plenty for everyone on the menu, including vegetarians. Halal meat is used at Yazan. In addition there is a well stocked bar and very comfortable cocktail lounge to chill out in. On the week of going to print there was live Flamenco on the Saturday night but please check Facebook for events. Nadia welcomes her guests very warmly and some of you will already have recognised her from the photo on page 64 and will be pleased to see her again. The food is really good, something a bit different, and very reasonably priced. Closed Tuesdays.

been missing. Zorba’s is open all day for Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Dinner from Monday to Saturday. Zorba’s large indoor restaurant has a lovely appeal to it and includes a good sized bar area with a private terrace overlooking the pool plus a large front terrace as well. Zorba’s is owned by Kevin with many years’ experience both here on the Costa del Sol and previously back in the UK where he had a Greek Restaurant for many years. There are many dishes to choose from for starters, including some delicious favourites such as Pork Marinated in Red Wine, Hummus, Aubergine and Tahini Dip, Tzatziki, Taramasalata, Hallumi and many more or you can make up your own Meze by choosing any 3 from the starter menu. Main course includes Kleftico, Stifado, Afelia, Moussaka, Kebabs, Grilled Salmon and Vegetarian options, but we would suggest that you try either the Mixed Meat or Mixed Fish Platter to give you an overall taster. Having said that, the Kleftico was outstanding! The mixed meat platter had several choices and included some very tasty slow-baked potatoes and plenty of fresh vegetables. Good-sized portions and the prices at Zorba’s are very reasonable. We were quite full after the first two courses, but then we were also treated to an outstanding dessert which was a kind of Apple Strudel but made from a pancake-type pastry with a delicious filling of apples, raisins, cinnamon etc. Attentive service, goodsized portions and the prices at Zorba’s are very reasonable. We would like to thank Kevin for inviting us to try the food at Zorba’s. We were not disappointed (but we couldn’t prize any of the recipes out of him)! Key recommended.

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inside which is air conditioned or on the impressive terrace, weather permitting. Ready-made starters and shellfish dishes. For main course simply select from the fresh meat, fish and vegetable areas and take it to the wok or plancha area for the chefs to cook to your liking and with a sauce of your choice. Lobster and Crab available at the weekend. Ideal venue if you are visiting the market. Very friendly and helpful staff, fresh, good quality food, plenty of choice. Dessert area offers fruit, crème caramel, tiramisu, profiteroles and a large selection of ice cream. Bowls of sweets for the kids. Easy Parking. Prices are now 9.95 Euros every day at lunchtime, 13.95 Euros Monday to Thursday nights and 15.95 Euros, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Wifi. See venue video on www.keytomijascosta.com/videos/wok/.

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KEY RECIPE Bacon Pasta with Pesto Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perfect recipe for this time of year, cheap and quick to put together! Cooking time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 minutes. Serves 4 Ingredients 450g dried and chunky pasta shapes such as rigatoni or penne 1 tablespoon oil 8 slices streaky bacon, diced 1 chilli, finely chopped 2-3 tablespoons pesto Black pepper

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