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EDITORIAL issue 97 19

Welcome to the October issue of Key to Mijas Costa. In my office it is 26º but my little granddaughter in the UK is on the swing in the park with her woolly hat and coat on and that is exactly why I love this time of year in Mijas Costa so much! I would like to welcome Cecilia Tacchi to the magazine. She is a doctor and now a “patient advocate”. One of the biggest problems we have here relates to our health. Even if we have quite a good command of Spanish, how can we expect to get it right with the medical terminology, especially when we are not feeling at our best? Cecilia not only does this for you, but she can help you with all your patient care from start to finish. Things are different here to what we are used to, especially the health system, and I am sure we do not really know what we are entitled to or how to make sure we get it. Please see page 19

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for more information on how she can make life easier for you. We have expanded our Holistic Section in this issue with more interesting articles for you to read as well as some new practitioners, some of whom you can meet at the annual Mind, Body & Spirit Festival in Marbella later this month, including Dorota Rozmus who you can find out about on page 25. This leads me on nicely to the numerous events in the coming months. A selection of these are on page 38. Lucy is Missing – if you have seen the dog whose information is on page 40, her owner will be over the moon if she gets her back. Finally, don’t forget to book early for Christmas as some of the restaurants have very little availability already. You will find a great selection as always in our Restaurant Section which starts on page 54. Until December…

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KEY BEAUTY Choose Warmer Colours for the Cooler Weather

By Tracy, Hair Magic

In this issue we are going to talk about colouring your hair. During the summer it’s very hard to keep the colour in as it fades so quickly so we don’t really experiment as there’s no point. Now we are coming into cooler weather, it’s the time to

use warmer colours and change a little. As we aren’t in the sun so much we look paler, so: THE DIFFERENT COLORS AVAILABLE TO US There are 3 different types of colour: SEMI PERMANENT If you aren’t sure what colour will suit you and you want to experiment, SEMI PERMANENT colour is great as it comes out in 6 to 8 washes. The other reason to use SEMI PERMANENT is when you only have a few grey hairs to cover. If you have more than 30% grey, I’m afraid you will need a PERMANENT colour to cover them. HI LIGHTS OR LOW LITES This is great if you don’t want to colour your hair every 6 weeks as there is very little re-growth. Hi lights means lighter streaks and low lights means darker or other colours (not blond). This is done with tin foil. THEN WE HAVE PERMANENT COLOURS These don’t wash out they grow out, and if you have a lot of grey hair then a permanent colour is probably better for you. What really looks nice is a PERMANENT colour with LOW LITES as this looks so natural. If you would like to come for a free consultation with Tracy at Hair Magic, she can help you choose the right colour for you. Just call and make an appointment. Please download a QR Reader App and scan the QR code on this page to see my new website www.hairmagicspain. com which is now also smart device responsive.

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KEY BEAUTY Enjoy one of our Special Facials

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MARY COHR CATIO VITAL “Dual Ionisation” Deep Cleansing Skincare Treatment

intensive 3-session treatment, for a visibly more youthful you or incorporate this with the CatioVital for an extra boost.

Much more than a traditional beauty care treatment, CatioVital “Dual Ionisation” is a fully unique and revolutionary method that leaves the skin visibly more beautiful in just over an hour. This treatment deep cleanses the skin, thanks to the “sauna effect” of the thermal masque, which helps the skin breathe freely and effectively absorb the active ingredients.

This is available with a full facial for 50.00 Euros or as a 30-minute express treatment for 36.00 Euros.

CatioVital” Dual Ionisation” is twice as effective as classic skincare methods as it allows the penetration of high performance products such as Hyaluronic Acid, Depolymerised DNA, Vitamin C and Fruit Acid Enzymes. It also includes a tenminute relaxing facial massage as well as the fabulous Mary Cohr Ice Lift masque leaving the skin visibly fresh and supple.

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This treatment is tailor-made, based on the client’s skincare needs, and is available in 6 versions according to beauty goals. It is one of many specialist treatments performed in the salon by the proprietor, Claudia, who is highly qualified in Guinot, Mary Cohr and Christina skincare treatments. These treatments are available per session for 50.00 Euros or as a course of three sessions over three weeks for 140.00 Euros. MARY COHR CATIO LIFT Spectacular Lifting for your Skin Rejuvenate your facial muscles through muscle stimulation. Unlike most lifting treatments that only target the skin’s structure, CatioLift works deep down by stimulating the facial muscles which recover their tone, beautifully firming the skin. The features appear spectacularly “lifted” and the facial contour is reshaped. The face is lifted, wrinkles and fine lines are visibly diminished, the neck skin is refined and the complexion appears more youthful. An immediate lifting effect from the first session! As soon as the CatioLift treatment is over, do a mirror test on half of your face. You will see the difference! Recommended as an

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KEY BEAUTY Keeping up with the Demands of the Industry Listening to the demands of employers is paramount to us and this year we have found the production teams coming over from the UK want to employ here in Spain rather than bring people over with them. Clients here in Spain also want an all-rounder. The person they are looking for has to be a Hairdresser and Make-up Artist, but also able to apply spray tan, nail

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enamel and have an understanding of the Business side of events organisation. We are offering fully-certified International Training in these subjects; students build their Portfolio during training including face charts, mood boards and photographic evidence. The course is 3 Days a week for 1 year and can be paid monthly!

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KEY FEATURE International Women’s Networking Day – Inspiring Change

By Ali Meehan

Inspired by the International Women’s Day celebrations in March, Costa Women founder, Ali Meehan, had the idea of bringing a full day business-focused event to the Costa del Sol in order to inspire and motivate business women to succeed and learn from each other. “International Women’s Networking Day – Inspiring Change” will be held at Andalucia Lab in El Rosario, Marbella on 21st October starting from 09:30. The day has been organised by Sociomimetics, Shaw Marketing Services, Fiona Catchpowle and Joy Fahey. Sponsors include Liberty Seguros and Costa Gestion with Costa Women supporting the event. It features a packed programme of talks from business experts sharing their knowledge and insights. The Key Note address will be from Pancho Campo of HC LIVE on the topic of “Marketing your Business on the Costa del Sol”. Dur-

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ing the day, topics will range from selling your product or service to other cultures, “How to maintain your business, before, during and after the crisis” and life as a Solopreneur. In the afternoon, there will be a social media section with case studies, tools and tips, a discussion around “Bloggers the New Influencers”, where to find content plus lots of time for networking and making new contacts. From 18.00 there will be an additional Open Networking Cocktail Reception open to all Women, including those who have not been able to attend the whole Networking Day. Download the programme for a list of all speakers, sponsors and collaborators and how to book your tickets - http:// www.shawmarketingservices.com/IWD2014.pdf or visit http://costawomen.ning.com/ to become a member and see all the event information.

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

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answer. Some patient-based websites (e.g. patientsLikeme.com) are excellent sources of information about the experiences of patients with complex medical conditions. Meanwhile, some sites that at first seem to be simply informative are advancing the agenda of a commercial enterprise. For example, depression.com, despite its innocent-sounding domain name, is anything but innocent. A few clicks will take you to a description of depression as a neuro-chemical disorder that might respond well to medication. The makers of the antidepressants Paxil and Wellbutrin sponsor the site. Source reliability isn’t the only thing that Web users have to be careful about. Some symptom checkers (Webmd.com) are often more alarming than empowering; online consultations with unknown “experts” (Justanswer.com) can lengthen, rather than shorten, the process of finding answers to medical questions and the fact is that even good information isn’t helpful if you don’t know how to interpret it or how to use it for good decision-making. A study done for Microsoft in 2008 demonstrated that online health-information seekers tend to “catastrophise”: a person Googling “headache” is more likely to follow links to “brain tumour” than to “sinus infection.” We should be informed about health maintenance and illness prevention, and we should learn as much as we can about our own chronic conditions, but we need to do it sensibly. Clinica Medicare is a Preferred Partner of “medilink” Your British Health centre here on the Costa del Sol. For more information on Clinica Medicare or any of our other Preferred Partners call “medilink” on 952 93 38 76.

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KEY HEALTH Preparing for Autumn

By Anne Stark

Crazy Angel Crazy Angel is a fabulous collection of professional tanning products, combining ultramoisturising Bearberry extract with naturally-derived dual tanning agents, Crazy Angel creates a flawless, luxurious and long-lasting tan whilst moisturising the skin. You can choose from a deeper, darker, olive tan with 13% DHA, luxurious golden tan with 9% DHA or light, natural, golden tan with 6% DHA. Fast-acting Express is designed to deliver luxurious tanned results in just 2-4 hours. There is something for everyone either if you are a seasoned tanner or a first timer. For best results and a longer-lasting tan, well-exfoliated and moisturised skin is required. So, if you want to prolong your natural tan, have a special occasion to attend such as a party or wedding, we all know that a little bit of a tan works wonders! Get Results Facial The C-Vital antioxidant facial programme neutralises free radicals that are responsible for the oxidant action that causes loss of elasticity, firmness and skin luminosity. To protect the skin from premature ageing and to activate collagen synthesis, C-Vital treatment can be started at any time of the year and is perfect after the summer. A good facial is a shock treatment for all those men and women with visible signs of facial ageing and fatigued, devitalised skin and loss of firmness. The C-Vital range has the best pure Vitamin C, used for its stabilising actions, along with antioxidants and other vitamins (Vitamin E, Lipoid Acid and Orange Extract) to prevent and repair, in a natural and direct way, the visible signs of ageing. The utmost comfort both during and after the treatment gives you a sensation of wellbeing, providing instant luminosity and vitality and together with the use of Ultra-Sound, your C-Vital facial will give a deep cleanse and deeper penetration of the products. All my facial treatments include eyebrow colour and removal of facial hair and take 1½ hours. Genie Take Ten Is it your birthday soon? Would you like to look 10 years younger??? Would you like to reshape your facial muscles by building more muscle mass? You can do all that with Genie Take Ten – the most powerful, non-surgical treatment. You can say goodbye to Cosmetic Surgery and join the people who find this treatment inexpensive, with visible results after only the first session – it is simply revolutionary. Please don’t be fooled by imitations. Patented technology is unique to the Genie system. That’s why it is known as a personal trainer for the face and body. If you are any questions, please call Anne on 652 292 899.

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KEY HEALTH Don’t Struggle, We Can Make Your Life Easier!

By Medilink

Has life got a little bit harder for you around your own home for one reason or another? Are you struggling with the existing layout of your home and specifically the layout and design of your bathroom(s) and/or kitchen? Are you having problems with the accessability of your bathroom(s) and/or kitchen? Do you need the help of an established and reputable company that will “make life easier” for you around your own home? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes”, then read on… Unique Reforms has been established on the Costa del Sol for 10 years now and they specialise in bespoke bathrooms and kitchen installations. One of the distinguishing factors that sets Unique Reforms aside from other building companies is that they cater for those who have limited mobility and as such have special/specific requirements in their homes. Would the installation of a newly designed bathroom/wetroom and/or kitchen tailored specifically to your personal needs help make life easier for you around your own home? Unique Reforms offer a very personal service to their clients, taking the client through the whole process from discussing client requirements/needs, initial design, sourcing and purchasing the right products for their needs, right through to completion. They take pride in their attention to detail at all stages of the process. Bathrooms/Wetrooms: Are there things that you feel could be incorporated into the design of a new bathroom/wetroom that would make life easier for you, things such as: • Support rails by your toilet • A raised toilet • A walk-in bath • Seating in the shower cubicle itself • A full wetroom • Lowered bathroom sinks • Non-slip flooring • Widened doorways for wheelchair access Unique Reforms can offer you help with all of the above and offer a range of products such as sanitary ware, easy ac-

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cess baths, showers and wetrooms. Taking baths as an example, Unique Reforms can offer and fit a range of specialist baths that are designed to provide comfortable bathing with varying degrees of assisted entry and exit, from easy access “Walk-In” to “Total Care”. These baths are designed and engineered to suit the needs of each individual. These baths offer numerous options such as fixed height baths with door entry and exit, deep tub options (thus taking up less space in the room), shower canopies as well as hydrotheraphy spa options. Kitchens: If you are considering changes to your current kitchen layout then do not forget that Unique Reforms are also able to offer similar design options, products and services for people who are looking to have their kitchens re-designed or re-fitted to meet their specific needs. Here, things that they can offer to make life easier are items/ changes such as: • Low level appliances, such as ovens, hobs and microwaves • Low level sinks with rebated under cupboards for wheelchair access • Horizontally mounted kitchen units • Low level electrical sockets and light switches • Widened doorways for wheelchair access A member of the Unique Reforms team would be more than happy to discuss the full range of options available to each client to find a solution that is both the most suitable and cost effective for them. They can offer the Initial Appointment FREE OF CHARGE to any client who may be considering making changes to their homes to make their lives easier around the home. As well as the initial appointment they are also happy to provide estimates for any work proposed. Unique Reforms is a Preferred Partner of “medilink” offering a specialist bespoke service here on the Costa del Sol. For more information on Unique Reforms or any of our other Preferred Partners please call “medilink” on: 952 93 38 76.

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KEY HEALTH Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral The Easier Way to get Everyday Protection What is in Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral contains a range of vitamins and minerals together with other relevant micronutrients. These include: Vitamins A, Vitamin B Complex, C, D3, E, Chromium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese and Selenium. Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral does not contain beta-carotene, making it suitable for smokers who are advised not to supplement with this vitamin. Antioxidants are mutually supportive within the body, which is why combination supplements can be more effective than large amounts of single antioxidants. Why take Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral? Strict Standards Like all Pharma Nord products, Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral is manufactured to pharmaceutical standards and offers superior levels of bio-availability (the levels of absorption of nutrients by the body). Combat Free Radicals Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral contains 18 antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals which protect cells from attack by harmful free radicals. Free radicals are created all the time as by products of our body’s own metabolism and by external factors like pollution, car fumes, chemicals in our food, smoking and alcohol, to name a few. This heavy exposure to free radicals can easily overload our body. Modern lifestyle makes it wise to increase our antioxidant intake through supplementation with a quality multivitamin preparation. Protection Antioxidants can help to protect cells from free radical damage by neutralising them. Antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E and the minerals selenium and zinc are found in colourful fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Unfortunately, their quality is undermined by food processing and packaging, the use of chemicals and pesticides, to mention just a few drawbacks of “fresh” food. Antioxidant levels may be depleted in people who have a diet high in convenience foods, people undergoing strenuous physical exercise and those suffering from chronic illness. Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral is sugar and gluten free and is available in 60 and 150 tablet packs. Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral and You Does Your Daily Multivitamin Offer Enough Protection? Vitamins are chemical substances which are important for the normal functioning of the body. Minerals are inorganic substances present in the environment. Like vitamins, min-

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erals are essential for the majority of processes occurring within the body. Vitamins and minerals cannot be made in the body. They have to come via diet or supplementation. Many people take their vitamins every day to ensure that their bodies have enough nutrients to keep them healthy and yet, there is no way of knowing whether the nutrients are being properly absorbed in the body. In addition, there is also a difference between the amount of antioxidants necessary to prevent basic deficiency and the higher dosages which provide optimum protection. How Much Bio-Multi Vitamin and Mineral Should I Take? Pharma Nord recommends an intake of 1-2 tablets per day, to be taken with meals. Are There Any Contra-Indications? Pregnant and lactating women and those on medication should seek professional advice prior to taking nutritional supplements.

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KEY HEALTH The Benefits of Winning

By Sarah Hawes Cambridge 800

This has been an exciting year for Cambridge 800 and it’s not over yet! A new Slimmer of the Year, a new Consultant of the year, winners trips, photo-shoots, video shoots – so what happened after the Spain Convention? Cambridge 800 whisked their amazing winners from the 2014 Convention in June, off on an all expenses paid trip to Amsterdam in Holland. The winners were: Katy Healer Slimmer of the Year of Benalmadena, Hilary Stokes Consultant of the Year of Pinar de Horadada, Alicante, Lynda and Lauren Gibson Sponsors of the Year of Orihuela Costa, Alicante. After their holiday in Amsterdam, Holland, our amazing winners will now be flown over to the UK for an all expenses, extended weekend trip to the Cambridge Weight Plan Convention. They will be entertained, wined, dined and be privy to one of the most uplifting weekends imaginable -The Cambridge Weight Plan UK Convention! Cambridge Conventions never fail to delight the audience. More memories to treasure forever for our 4 successful winners.

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And what else? Katy Healer will be entered into the International Slimmer of the Year competition, which takes place at the UK Convention, where she will be competing against approximately 19 other Cambridge countries. On 27 October, for a short 2-week window, everyone and anyone can vote online for Katy Healer to win International Slimmer of the Year for Spain. This is the first, and one of the most important stages of the voting process, and this is the only voting section that is open to the public. Posts will be on Facebook, with Katy’s video of her story, along side all of the other contestants that have been entered. This is where we need you, the readers’ help. Please help Spain to win the International Slimmer of the Year 2014 – vote for Katy Healer and vote for Spain. Voting is live from 27 October until 11 November. There will be further voting, but this happens at the Cambridge Weight Plan Convention in the UK, so the voting by the general public is so important for Katy to get into the top 3 finalists.

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Please help Katy to win the Cambridge International Slimmer of the Year by voting online from 27 October. Watch out for postings on Cambridge 800 Spain Facebook page, where you will be given the link to vote. See the video and feel Katy’s journey… it’s an emotional roller coaster – with a happy ending. You will also see posts on the Facebook pages of Sarah Hawes, Katy Healer and other Cambridge Consultant pages. Katy was helped throughout her weight loss journey by 2013 Slimmer of the Year Robert Blyde, aka Rob Stevens and Rebecca Butler. Katy admits that their support and guidance was invaluable in her endeavours to lose weight and regain a healthy relationship with food. It just goes to show that success breeds success!

In the meantime Cambridge 800 fans, keep healthy, enjoy Spain… oh and please vote for Katy Healer – Cambridge 800 Spain entry into the International Slimmer of the Year. What this space for the next issue of Key to Mijas to find out what happened to Katy… Thank you for voting and for your support for Katy. If you have been inspired by Katy, or you are keen to lose weight and keep it off… and you would like the chance to win a holiday, why not try Cambridge 800. The worst thing that could happen is that you decide it is not for you and you stay the same… or you may find, just like Katy did, you find it easy, and this time next year I could be writing about your phenomenal weight loss journey! To find your local Cambridge 800 Consultant:

Katy herself, has now decided to help others, just as she was helped by Rob and Becky and has trained to be a Cambridge 800 Consultant and is now helping people in the Benalmadena area to achieve their goals, just like Katy did. Who knows, perhaps one of Katy’s slimmers will be our 2015 Slimmer of the Year!

www.cambridge800.es Facebook: Cambridge 800 Spain Tel: 952 586 324 or 952 475 954 Email: admin@cambridge800.es

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KEY HEALTH Why Replace Missing Teeth? When a tooth is lost, far too often little thought is given to the consequences of this loss. Obviously if it is at the front of the mouth, then the thought of an embarrassing gap may motivate a patient to seek a replacement tooth, but if it is further back in the mouth very often it is ignored. The extraction of a tooth leads to bone loss in the vicinity of the extraction, often causing gum recession and root exposure of the adjacent teeth. Then the adjacent teeth may tilt towards the gap changing the bite and leading to food trap areas which can lead to decay. The opposing tooth may start to over erupt into the space, this can lead to problems in the opposing arch, and changes to the bite and sometimes pain in the jaw joint. The loss of teeth may lead to a patient changing their bite to compensate for the loss, which in turn can cause pain in the jaw joint. What are the Options? You can replace lost teeth with: 1. Implants - They are the closest you can get to healthy, natural teeth. Dental Implants are replacement roots made of titanium which can be used to replace an individual tooth or for an implant-supported bridge or denture containing multiple teeth. They will allow you to confidently eat, smile laugh, talk, play and enjoy all your regular activities of everyday life without thinking about your teeth.

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2. Dentures - removable plastic or metal frameworks carrying false teeth. Dentures can replace missing teeth, but have many drawbacks. They cover soft tissues and provide areas for food to trap; they can cause the loss of taste and have to be removed for cleaning. They can sometimes cause the loss of other teeth. If they are not cleaned thoroughly they can cause decay in the teeth they fit round. 3. Bridges - These are fixed replacement teeth. They are attached to your natural teeth and are fixed permanently. Normally you fit crowns to the adjacent teeth either side of the gap and carry the missing tooth from the crowns. Sometimes they are glued to your adjacent teeth, this saves crowning the teeth. They are made of porcelain and are very natural looking. The material of choice today is zirconium, because it is very natural, strong, and biocompatible. What is important is that you should always try and maintain a complete arch of teeth with no gaps, to preserve a normal bite and function of your teeth. The replacement of choice would be the permanent solution, either an Implant or a fixed bridge.

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KEY HEALTH Patient Advocacy Compass Health Guidance provides a ‘patient advocacy’ service, reducing the stress for patients at a difficult time, as M.D. Cecilia Tacchi explains. What is it? A patient advocate is someone who acts as a link between the patient and the medical services (Doctors and administration), helping with consultations and the decision-making process. This reduces the fear and stress for patients, which can mean better results being achieved through the treatment. What does a patient advocate do? Patient advocates are involved in the process from the start; organising and preparing consultations with specialists, translating and taking notes, ensuring both parties understand the situation. They also help the patient search for other treatment options that are available and make sure the patient has access to their medical history. Why did you decide to do this? When I was awaiting the birth of my second child, I realised that during the consultations I was treated like a scared and nervous little girl. That’s when I started to question how it would be for other women. I never thought this would be a problem, but on becoming the patient, the situation changed. When I started working privately, I saw how some people fought their insurance companies to get

By M.D. Cecilia Tacchi authorisation for treatment. It bothered me that people had to fight bureaucracy while ill, so I wanted to help them. Why is this service important? With the health system now so big and fragmented, primary doctors no longer have the time or tools to act as a coordinator between the patient and specialist, and best results are achieved when treatment is coordinated. Translators are not often available in hospitals, and they rarely have enough medical knowledge to ask questions on the patient’s behalf, therefore patient advocates can meet with patients and their families first, to then analyse the aims of the consultation. The objective is not to oppose doctors, nor look for errors, but to ensure the management of the patient’s health is coordinated in such a way that it achieves the best results with the least possible stress. What services are offered? Help getting healthcare in Spain, preparation for consultations by reviewing the case and outlining the aims, accompanying to the appointment to translate and help understanding, reviewing the appointment to discuss options and alternatives, setting up follow-on appointments, etc. More information, including a blog about the Spanish healthcare system can be found at http://compasshealthcareguidance.com/

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KEY HEALTH Thai Foot Massage

By Pat Kaines

Thai Massage is system of massage and manipulation developed in Thailand and influenced by the traditional medicine systems of India, China and South East Asia. From this traditional technique, which dates back over 2600 years, comes Thai Foot Massage. Thai Foot Massage is a vigorous massage of both the feet and lower legs up to and including the knees. There are over 700 pressure points located in the bottom of the foot corresponding to the internal organs and systems of the body. These points on the feet and legs are kneaded, stretched, massaged and pressed, with particular pressure from the thumbs and knuckles and also by the use of a short wooden stick. The treatment includes working on Sen lines which are the equivalent of the Chinese Meridian (or energy) lines. This ensures a whole body workout, with all the major body parts and internal organs being stimulated to release and let

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go of any blockages and ‘stuck’ energy. A Thai Foot massage will help you to rebalance your body and mind, eliminate wastes and toxins from the body and invigorate you both mentally and physically. More specifically, it will help to boost your immune system, speed up physical healing and increase your overall energy levels. It can help to improve the circulation in your feet and legs and also help to reduce stiffness in the feet and legs and thereby help to improve mobility. It’s a perfect anti-stress massage helping to ensure a more comfortable night’s rest and sleep. I have been a massage therapist for 16 years and have a wealth of experience, having worked in both the NHS and the private sector back in the UK. I am based at Clinica Medicare in La Cala de Mijas. For further information or to book an appointment, please call the clinic on 952 835 776. Or call me direct on 666 170 868.

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KEY HOLISTIC Psychosynthesis and Naturopathy These are some of the frequently asked questions when people first hear about Psychosynthesis and Naturopathy: Can you explain what Psychosynthesis is? Psychosynthesis is a modality of psychotherapy, established by Dr. Roberto Assagioli, an Italian psychiatrist and acquaintance of Freud and Jung. He was way ahead of his time by integrating Eastern and Western techniques such as guided visualisation and meditation. Psychosynthesis lends itself well to counselling, coaching or consulting. Psychosynthesis is a tool for personal and interpersonal growth. It offers creative, effective ways to explore our conscious and unconscious mind. It can help us heal wounds from the past, which still impact our life today. It can heal parts of our personality that are in conflict, and help to find solutions that truly benefit our authentic sense of self. It offers an optional spiritual perspective, which is well worth exploring for those who are open to it. Psychosynthesis holds the vision that there is a potential in each of us waiting to be unleashed. It is a unique, inclusive approach. There are just a handful of Psychosynthesis counsellors practising in Spain, all trained abroad. Presently, I am the only Psychosynthesis counsellor in this area. What do you focus on in your counselling practice? I offer counselling for relationship issues, depression, grief, anxiety, support with chronic illness or general lifestyle issues and changes. The focus of my work is on healing trauma and addiction. Childhood trauma can originate from simply not being seen for who we really are. Trauma is also caused by living through stressful situations, such as an accident or a natural disaster, acute or chronic illness, as well as grieving the death of a loved one. Severe trauma is inflicted by abuse - emotional, physical, or sexual – and it tends to affect how we function in various areas of our daily lives. The client needs to feel safely held before healing the trauma can start. Addictions include substance abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, eating disorders, addictions to relationships, romantic intrigue, sex, as well as co-dependency, workaholism, gambling, excessive spending or debting and addictions to internet or modern technology. Often both go together. Trauma is the underlying primal wounding; addictive patterns are the survival strategy through which we try to suppress feeling the pain of the trauma. This goes on until the coping strategy ceases to work and the person can no longer sustain the self-abuse. Psychosynthesis lends itself well to working with trauma and addiction, enhanced by its inherent spiritual aspect. Carl Jung said, the “craving for alcohol is the equivalent of the spiritual thirst of our being for wholeness.” Reconnecting with our primal wounding, and to a spiritual dimension of hope, while being fully seen and accepted, offers a way out. Therefore, it makes sense to address both trauma and addiction at the same time. What other options do I have to enhance the counselling process? For those open to the principles of Twelve-Step work based on

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Alcoholics Anonymous and related self-help groups; those can be used within and without the counselling process to provide additional support. I also offer group counselling. Additional group work supports the individual client in their growth process. Participants benefit significantly from witnessing their own challenges in their peers. Feedback from peers enhances each participant’s personal growth. A commitment to group counselling can lead to lifechanging benefits. Those who cannot afford one-to-one counselling do find it is a cost-effective option to start the healing process. In my workshops I address topics such as Authentic Living, Healthy Relationships, Letting Go of the Old and Embracing the New, and How to Deal with Aspects of Our Personality Getting in the Way. I give talks on topics such as Healing of Trauma & Addiction, Recovering from Eating Disorders, Psychosynthesis as a Tool for Personal and Spiritual Growth as well as Holistic Healing with Naturopathy and Kinesiology. If you are interested in attending a group, workshop, or talk, please contact me. What is Naturopathy and Kinesiology and how does it support my healing process? Naturopathy provides a natural system of healing and complementary medicine. In the hands of a trained and experienced practitioner, the side effects of natural remedies are significantly less than those of pharmaceutical drugs. They can help heal both acute and chronic conditions. This is especially helpful for healing the body when it has been abused for years by alcohol, drugs, eating disorders or stress. Often times in eating disorders, the digestive system has been damaged and needs to be restored. Kinesiology helps to select the right remedy and offers a way through food allergies and sensitivities while healing the body. Where did you train and what are your qualifications? Born in 1966, I started training in Psychotherapy and Naturopathy in 1995. Over the years, I trained in Germany, the UK, the US, India, Mexico, and Spain. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling from the Psychosynthesis & Education Trust, London, accredited by the University of East London, and a qualification as a Practitioner of Alternative Medicine & Psychotherapy issued by the German Health Authorities. In my former career in International Marketing and Business, I worked as Strategic Marketing Director, among others for the leading manufacturer of homeopathic remedies in Germany. I also provide coaching, as a one-off or in multiple sessions. My training in Mediation helps to resolve interpersonal conflicts of any kind. With a solid background in Business and Marketing, I can offer business consulting as well as trainings for team building and group dynamics. My practice is located in Calahonda with convenient parking nearby. I also do online sessions via Skype. I work in English, Spanish, and German. You can reach me on 603 460 154, via Skype ID pmikat and by e-mail: petramikat@gmail.com

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KEY HOLISTIC Welcome to the classified section of the Key to Mijas Costa new Holistic Section of the magazine which covers pages 2126 in this issue. Many of the practitioners in this section will be at the Mind Body & Spirit Festival on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October at the H10 Andalucia Plaza Hotel, Nueva Andalucia (See details on page 23). BIOBEA HEAL YOURSELF CENTRE (Elviria) - Mind Body or Spirit - you do not need to suffer in silence! Our team of experienced, qualified specialists can help with fast, effective, permanent solutions to confusion, depression, aches, pains, stress, anxiety, insomnia, injuries, self sabotage, worrying or just stuck in bad patterns? We are open and have Yoga classes 7 days a week. See page 23. Call/txt/Whatsapp 672 154 044 and find us on Facebook for our latest events and offers or view our website - www.biobea.com. CAROLYN JOLLEY – UK-qualified Modern Pilates Instructor for mature adults. Classes in Cabopino. Free Taster Class. Block of 4 - 8 Euros per class. Drop in 10 Euros. See page 23. Tel: 622 281 285, Email: carolyn_joley@hotmail.com, FB: www.facebook.com/CarolynJolleyPilates. CAROLINE DELANEY Young Living Distributor, Raindrop Technique, Massage and Reiki Therapist - Have you experienced essential oils in spa treatments or bath and body care products? Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their health, cosmetic and emotionally uplifting properties. Young Living has always been at the forefront of bringing this ancient tradition to modern users, introducing millions to a total mind/body wellness they may never have dreamed possible. For your very own authentic oils or more information: Tel: 672 599 017. CHRISTINE HECKEL - Are you stressed or in pain? Experience the healing qualities of the Tibetan Singing Bowls. 121 sessions and seminars along the Costa del Sol. See page 23. Tel: 667 438 829, Email: info@christine-heckel.com, Web: www.christine-heckel.com, FB: www.facebook.com/pages/ Christine-Heckel DOROTHEA HEALING VOICE - Medium - Sound Healer, Vocalist and Composer working with Quantum Vibrations. Download Mp3 sessions to work with your emotions, your old patterns and beliefs, your physical pain or stress for you to use every day at home. See page 25. Tel: 666 167 920 Email: dorothea-healingvoice@hotmail. com, Web: www.voicedorota.com. FB: www.facebook.com/ dorothea.healingvoice.

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ECOLIFE HERBOLARIO Located in Urb. Calypso, C.C. Valdepinos local 10B, Calahonda. Diet Supplements, Ecological Products Free from Allergens, Milk, Egg and Gluten. Naturam Cosmetics. Tel: 952 939 539. www.herboecolife.com. IZABELA L-SLETNER- mental wellness trainer at her MEDITATION SCHOOL. Teaches meditation and EFT (emotional freedom technique) to facilitate harmonious human. It is all about self-understanding and acceptance. Classes in “Namaste Holistic Centre” in Cabopino and individual appointments. See page 23. Tel: 610 697 379, Email: izabela@izabelasletner.com. EUNICE O’ROURKE – Reiki Healer & Nu Skin Galvanic Facial Treatments. Also Beautiful 925 Silver Jewellery set with precious and semi precious natural stones and New and PreLoved Designer & High St Fashion. All at very reasonable prices. By Appointment. Tel: 952 592 133, Email: eunice@ mercuryin.es, FB: www.facebook.com/eunice.orourke. GAIL NELSON-SNELL MSEC - Qualified Metaphysical Practitioner. Can help you see life from a new and different perspective with a practical, psychological and spiritual approach. Gail can help in all aspects of life – How to Make Money, Addictions, Relationships, Career, Finances, Low Self Worth and Health. International Consultant and Member of the British Register of Complimentary Practitioners. Gail can offer you her experience to change your life if you are ready for that journey. 25 Euros per session. See page 23. Tel: 951315300, Email: gailchillzone@gmail.com, Web: www. the-chill-zone.com. FB: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Chill-Zone. MARIAN TERESA PSYCHIC. Angel Card Reader. If you are looking for answers and guidance in Love, Career, Relationships, Finance, Health or just Life’s Path. I am available for one on one and group readings, during the week, and also Weekends. For a Reading please contact: Tel: 634 276 730, Email: mariantangels@gmail.com. MARY WILDE – Reflexology & Reiki. See page 23. Tel. 609 289 917. MEI FLYNN International Qualified & Licensed Workshop Leader and Life Coach based on the philosophy of Louise Hay. Tel: 603 771 639, Email: info@meiflynn.com Web: www.meiflynn.com NAMASTE HOLISTIC CENTRE Cabopino, behind Eyeprint. Nonprofit making organisation. Holistic therapists, workshops, courses and treatments in exchange for a small donation. Tel: 650 460 664, Email: info@cabopinoholisticcentre.com, Web: www.cabopinoholisticcentre.com FB: www.facebook. com/cabopinoholistic

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KEY HOLISTIC NATALIA GIL - Qualified Quiro-massage, de-contracting, toning, relaxing, anti-cellulite, osteopathy/chiropractic, foot massage, lymphatic drainage. Next visit end of November. Available at The Chill Zone Coin and Bio Bea Elviria. See page 24. Tel: 666 666 996 (English) Email: natagilfer123@gmail.com (Spanish). PETRA MIKAT – UK-trained psychosynthesis counsellor and naturopath offering individual, couples and group therapy, individual or group coaching, consulting for businesses on team building, group dynamics, or marketing. My strength lies in supporting people healing from trauma, eating disorders, or addictions. I help people turn challenges into opportunities! See pages 21 and 23. Tel: 603460154 Email: petramikat@gmail.com Web: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/petra-mikat/24/296/20/en FB: https://www.facebook.com/PetraMikatPractice. ROSHANNA EVANS – Human whisperer. Empowering people and business since 1975. Cut the crap consulting, Peak performance coaching, integrative wellness therapies, structural alignment, business ecology. Tel: 618 190 112, Email: r@rshna.com.

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SABIA RATHOUR M.S.T.A.T - Prana Healing Help is at hand! ‘Change your energy’ chakra and Aura balance, feel the difference when you receive a healing, improving your health, well-being, relationships and much more! Alexander Technique - Do you have aches and pains? Back, neck and shoulder pain. Improve your balance, poise, and co-ordination. Tel: 606 567 560 email: sabiarathour@hotmail.com. SABIA RATHOUR M.S.T.A.T - BOLLYWOOD CREATIVE DANCE. 6-week course starting in Cabopino now! Enjoy how to release your inner goddess and have fun! Open to all levels, abilties and ages. Tel: 606 567 560 Email:sabiarathour@hotmail.com. SOUL NOMADS Would you like to feel inspired and increase the flow of abundance in your life? Or are you looking for the perfect gift for a friend or loved one? We create beautiful prints with inspirational quotes and powerful affirmations to infuse your life with positivity. From 9.90 Euros. For more info visit www.soulnomads.com.

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KEY HOLISTIC You are Loved Sharing Vibration of Divine Sound Dorota is an Energy Coach - Sound Healer, Vocalist and Composer working with Quantum Vibrations. Dorota was born in Poland and lived in Australia for a few years. From the tender age of 7 she studied music including classical and also plays the piano. She graduated from the Academy of Music and was in the jazz section as a vocalist. Dorota won festivals in Poland including debut young girl in 1978 as well as New Faces in Australia in the 1980’s. She went back to Poland in the 90’s where she produced TV shows, music and methods of relaxation using the power of her voice. She also created venues called “relaxation studios” in Poland. Dorota is now enjoying life in the sun on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. Dorota has dedicated a great part of her life to studying spiritual awakening and quantum understanding of healing, singing toning and sound vibration. However the gift of her healing voice has always been present, allowing many people around the world to be touched by her sound vibration. You are Loved The Universe is a loving place. It is vibration of light and love. That’s why understanding we are loved is the most important thing. The change comes through feeling and thinking from the heart and allowing self love as the base to start loving the world; to be happy, joyful and healthy. Dorota’s connection to the universe through the vibration of her voice is holding the frequency of high energy to allow the shift. Dorota’s amazing voice will touch you with love and bring

By Dorota Rozmus peaceful harmonisation of your mind, body and soul. Singing with the Angels, she will lovingly connect you with your soul. Her singing voice, through toning, offers Light - Love Activations, Healing and Clearing. Her Energy Coaching sessions are about quantum understanding and harmonization of mind, body and soul vibration. On Dorota’s new website, www.voicedorota.com she is offering Energy Coaching and mp3 sessions for you to use every day at home, e.g. 10 minutes activation in the morning to give you a boost of energy to go out and face the world or you can have a deep relaxation session to sleep well and to allow your vibration to work for you whilst you are sleeping. You will also be able to download sessions and courses to work with your emotions, your old patterns and beliefs, your physical pain or your stress. You can experience Dorota’s energy healing by taking part in her Energy Coaching, internet courses, sessions, workshop and Retreats along the Costa del Sol. You will be taken into deep, very personal guided healing and activation experiences with live singing. You can find Dorota at the Cabopino Holistic Centre, Shanti Som Resort in Monda or see her at the Mind, Body and Spirit Festival on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October at the H10 Andalucia Plaza Hotel, Nueva Andalucia. For more information, see the contact details below. www.voicedorota.com

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KEY HOLISTIC Welcome to Women’s Wellness and how to balance your hormones with Progesterone Therapy. ProgesterAll is a non-steroid, bio-identical hormone balance cream, which your body can relate to and recognize. This miracle cream became know by Dr. John Lee, an American doctor who realized through investigation that women didn’t need HRT, they needed Natural Progesterone Cream. Doctors worldwide were prescribing HRT without knowing if the patient had hormone balance or not: If you were 50 or over, had irregular periods, night sweats and hot flushes – they said you needed it. Dr. Lee pioneered Progesterone Therapy and made information available for women around the world. Women were and are today suffering with flushes & night sweats – it is in fact due to excess estrogen, so the last thing they needed was more estrogen! Even though the HRT drug was a mixture, it was in fact killing women around the world. The main Estrodilβ was in fact banned in 1995 in the UK, Italy, France and America. Women deserve the right to know that Natural Progesterone is the answer to most of their symptoms by balancing the hormones naturally. Stress & Hormones - as we age we should in fact become more relaxed and be ready for our future as a mature woman without menstruation and its symptoms. Unfortunately today our lives are so busy with economical stress, family problems and personal relationships that stress plays a large role in hormone imbalance. If we, as women, are to balance our hormones and get relief from related symptoms, we must learn to get our lives in order to become stress free. How can we do that? First we need to look at our home life and talk openly with our husbands and children (if the children are at reasoning age). Tell them how you feel and discuss problems on a one-to-one basis too. Explain

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By Aly Farmer that you need help in the home and everyone should take responsibility for their room and maybe even cook occasionally – or make a timetable and everyone gets a chance to cook something. Find time for yourself, arrange your week and plan it! Make sure you have “my time”. Go for a walk, meet friends, go to an exercise class or do something else you like to do. You must have your own time. You may only want to sit and read a book. Don’t rush your work in the house, take it easy, plan and do things at your own pace. When you go to bed, sit comfortably with a soft light on. Imagine you have a box in front of you - go through your day. When you get to a bad part - imagine you are putting those negative things in the box, move your hands and throw it in the box. When you come to the good things -feel the warmth of the feeling you felt when you saw your friend, sister or child and hold that feeling. Sit very still and quiet and ponder over the good things in your day. You will sleep much more relaxed and fall asleep easily. For more information: www. menopausesymptoms.co. Migraine & Hormone Balance – many women don’t realize other things that our doctors just don’t tell us. Mid-cycle our estrogen rises to balance with progesterone to enable us to conceive – this surge in estrogen causes 4-5 days of headaches or even migraine. This would be around day 14-18, when ovulating. Women who are migraine suffers are prone to this. The next step is 3 days before your period the hormones become unbalanced, estrogen becomes the dominant hormone and causes you to feel upset, tearful, stressful and even sometimes very depressed; the estrogen hormone has again become dominant and progesterone is low. With Natural Progesterone Therapy all these symptoms can be erased and you will sail through your menstrual years without PMT or mid-cycle migraine. Migraine occurs when the veins in the brain constrict, the blood flows slowly producing small mounds in the veins and causing pain. Try to combine good eating habits when using Progesterone Cream to avoid migraine. At the same time during mid-cycle and pre-menstrual days, it’s advisable to cut down on fatty foods, refined sugar, cakes and pastries, but increase your intake of fruit and vegetables and healthy vegetarian-type foods. Avoid sugar, chocolate, coffee, oranges and orange juice – which cause acidity and aids migraine attacks. Eat light meals in the evenings and avoid caffeine and too many carbohydrates in the evenings. Food will be digesting while you sleep; with excess estrogen and digestion, you have a good chance of migraine, and could well wake up around 5am or wake in the morning feeling like you have been hit by a bus.

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KEY FEATURE Soroptimist International: “A global voice for women” Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization for women working in management and the professions who, through service projects, advance human rights and the status of women, via International Goodwill, Understanding and Friendship. SI was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California, now has more than 80,000 members in over 3,000 clubs in 130 countries. With their projects, Soroptimist International aims to make a positive difference to an individual, a group of persons or society at any level. It is a global voice for women through Awareness, Advocacy and Action. On matters of political controversy between nations, of party politics and of sectarian religion, Soroptimist International maintains a position of strict neutrality. Any women can join no matter her race, religion or nationality. As a Soroptimist one may participate in Club meetings of any Soroptimist Club in the world. As a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with general consultative status at the United Nations (UN) Soroptimist representatives have direct access to, and a voice at the UN centres and work together with organizations like UNESCO, ILO, WHO, UNIDO and FAO. If you want more information about Soroptimist International visit: www.soroptimisteurope.org. Club Costa del Sol was founded in November 2006 and has members of different nationalities and ages. The official language of the Club is English. Aside from our monthly meetings, we work together on club projects, which is both gratifying and stimulating. Club life is an oppor tunity to exchange ideas and professional experiences as well as providing an opening to the local community and the outside world and its problems.

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Many of the social activities of our club include participating at local markets as well as organizing benefit-based events in order to raise funds for different goals and charities. Recent events have enabled us to: - support the NGO Tierra de Amani who helps street children in Tanzania, to get them off the street and back to school. - give financial aid to ADIMI, an association for disabled children in Mijas. - help the local cancer care hospice, CUDECA. - construct a well in a village in Togo by selling Soroptimist calendars. - give financial support for a local kindergarten to remain open after hours in order to cater for the children of victims of domestic violence. - support the Mijas “Food Bank” We prepared special Christmas parcels with clothes and food for 450 families in the municipality. At the moment we are supporting three major projects: ‘Vida sin Violencia’ - raising funds for and awareness of domestic violence. In collaboration with the Women´s Institute in Malaga we have started an informative campaign with announcements in the press and distribution of posters informing of the helpline - 900 200 999 - where information about women’s rights is given in 51 different languages. ‘Clean water for Sierra Leone’ - together with our Friendship Links in Denmark, England and Sierra Leone, we are raising funds for the construction of water wells in remote areas. Collaboration with the University of Malaga on education projects. For more information about Club Costa del Sol, please have a look at our website: www.soroptimist.es Facebook: Soroptimist International – Clubs de España E-mail: soroptimist.costadelsol@gmail.com

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KEY FEATURE Forthcoming Performances at the Salon Varietes 24 - 26 October: The play “Two” by Jim Cartwright. A “twohander”, which presents a microcosm of working-class life in a Northern local in the 80’s.

If you would like to book tickets for any of these show, please contact the Box Office. Telephone (+34) 952 47 45 42

7 - 11 November: “Oh What A Lovely War!” World War 1 musical

Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 11.00 – 14.30 We also open one hour before any show!

1 November: the Music of ShowaddyWaddy 14 November: Johnny G: Rock ´n Roll Legends 21 -25 November: “Relative Values” by Noel Coward 28 November: The Rat Pack 5 - 9 December: Christmas Musical Revue

Our address: Teatro Salon Varietes C/ Emanicipación, s/n, Fuengirola 29640 Contacting us: Mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com Or follow us on Facebook.

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KEY FEATURE Dario Meets Artists Mugge Fischer & Ose del Sol, of Grupo Artenovum

Over the years our readers can testify that I have written about some quite amazingly talented people, who live and work on the Costa del Sol. Mugge Fischer and Ose del Sol can easily be described as outstanding artists for their imaginative ideas, versatility and talents they possess. I know this from working with them. No matter what problem you present to them, they always find a way to create a positive direction and outcome. So I was delighted to be able to interview them for Key to Mijas Costa Magazine. Mugge what brought you to Spain? Well, I guess like anyone else, the climate, the sun, the need for a little adventure, and the need for a year living abroad (that has turned into almost 14 years now). What are the differences between working here and in Denmark? I am so fortunate to have jobs that I like; my day job with Norrbom Marketing and my 24/7 job with my own company, Artenovum. I guess there are a lot of differences between working here and in Denmark, but all depending on the sector, the city and the place and your education. How did you meet Ose del Sol and when did you found the Artenovm design company? I meet Ose del Sol in Madrid the year 2000, when he was working there as a Mural Painter and he was already back then, a very good artist. I went back to Denmark to finish a project for hearing impaired people that I was doing for the Ministry of Social Welfare. When that ended in 2001 I moved to Spain, but it wasn’t until June 2004 that we decided to start Artenovum, and decided that Ose to go 100% for the art. And that has been 10 years now....time does pass very quickly. Ose and you have quite an outstanding reputation for creating popular events and have created some amazing projects in your time here. Tell me about some of them? Well as you know Dario, I have always been involved in show business, first as a dancer, then actor/singer and also as a director. Before I went to Spain I directed 1-2 musicals a year in Denmark, which was great fun. Besides small and limited exhibitions, we always try to make a big event every second year. We are both sort of perfectionists which is why we only do things according to our rule: Do it well, or don’t do it.

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In recent years the 3 most outstanding events that we have made, has been the presentation of the Marbella Song, where we were involved in the organisation and presentation at Da Bruno’s Sul Mare, attended by a fantastic audience, including Royalty and representation from the Marbella Town Hall, and also one of my portraits of the legendary Yanela Brooks, was used for the cover of the CD with the “Marbella Marbella” song; the music of course written by you. In 2012 we were back at Casino Marbella, and with the fantastic help from the Marketing director of the Casino Marbella, Montserrat San Francisco, we managed to make it into the event of that summer, with more than 500 guests. Are you involved in anything new and exciting at the moment? Yes, of course, we are always involved in something new. This year we have been busy designing our new line of colourful, comfortable, unique and creative clothes, all made in Spain. We started with a small summer collection, and have just finished the fall and winter collection. All is internet based, so all sales are made on-line – a small exclusive brand – growing day by day. www.t-sharte.com. And at present of course, there is the new Amsterdam Musical project, which we are so for tunate to be involved in, in many ways. We have made designs for the logo, we are making sketches for the costumes and one of the main characters in the musical is the Donna de Amsterdam, painted especially for this musical by Ose del Sol, as a par t of our collection www. donnasdelmundo.com - it is a very exciting project, fantastic music, a great story – working closely together with other creative people. It is so much fun, and it will be a great success. Other than that, we are still selling our exclusive Works of Art, to art collectors and buyers around the world. www.osedelsol.com – amplifying our Graphic Collection and our Home Collection as well. So yes we are busy, involved, and being creative, which besides all our friends of so many different nationalities, is the most enjoyable part of life. Thank you Mugge and Ose. Very good luck with all that you do especially Amsterdam the Musical, which by anyone’s standard, is an audacious project. Grupo Artenovum - Tel: 650 32 40 12 – www.artenovum.com – artenovum@artenovum.com

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KEY FEATURE Facebook’s New Save Button is Actually Useful! As you probably know by now, I am a huge fan of Facebook and all things techie. However there are times even I roll my eyes to the ceiling when a new feature is installed, as quite often there are glitches and issues that send my inbox pinging with questions from students on “how do I use this?” or “what happened to that?”. This time however Facebook have got it fairly darn right from the off and once Facebookers have the hang of it, Facebook will probably gain a few more very happy customers. The Save feature is a time-saver for those who love to look at Facebook, but don’t because you know you’ll get distracted by lots of shiny buttons to press. What if I told you, you can now browse your newsfeed and be outta there in minutes without getting distracted? Interested? Let me explain – the new “Save” feature allows you to, how can I say this, “save” a newsfeed item for later, such as a link in a status update by your friends, an event or Page post link (currently you cannot save for later photos or posts without links). Seriously it’s that simple and for once does what it says on the tin! All your saved posts and relevant links to maybe a great website offering top-tips on Facebook

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are stored in a new area on the right hand column for you to look at later, which only you see. Here are some images that show you how to use it:

For more details on Facebook and other social media top-tips I have a special area on my website for KTMC magazine readers http://fionacatchpowle.com/key-mijas-costa-magazine.

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KEY FEATURE Making Scents

By Sue Cross

When Kristin came into the house the following day for her lunch, she was delighted that three more customers had ordered oils. This time she was prepared and had bottled up a sizeable batch in advance. She was also excited to see a letter with a Spanish stamp waiting for her and recognised the writing to be that of Celine, her friend and confidante, who, after a disastrous marriage to James, had married her old flame, Nick. She had joined Nick and moved to his beautiful old farmhouse in southern Spain where she, together with Samantha and her husband Carlos, helped him run a guesthouse offering painting holidays. Sitting down with a sandwich, she ripped open the letter in anticipation. Dear Kristin,

It has been a scorching summer and we are glad that October has arrived with cooler temperatures. We’ve had a busy few months with a full house of mainly English guests enjoying a break and a place of peace to practise their painting. Samantha and Carlos are well, as are the children, and all send you and the family their love. I have some exciting news. It has been confirmed that I am expecting a baby! Nick is so thrilled – he can’t wait to be a father again. I haven’t felt sick like I did when I was expecting Annabel, so maybe I’m having a boy. The baby is due in seven months and it is so lovely to have a caring husband after the terrible time I had with James. We never hear from him, but maybe that is a good thing. We are all missing you so much and I wondered if you could come and stay for a while – perhaps in the half term holiday? I feel bad that we can’t put you up but, if we wait until we have no paying guests, we might not see you for years! All of you come if you can because there is an English lady who has moved into the village who is offering B & B. Her rates are very reasonable, as she has just started up. Please, please try and make it!

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she would speak to Harry that evening about his offer to mind the children so that she could visit her friends alone. She would just have to hope that Fran could manage the salon without her. The salon phone never stopped ringing all afternoon so that, at the end of the day, Kristin felt frazzled. She needed another pair of hands and placed an advert for a receptionist in the local paper. There was no way that she could ask Fran to hold the fort until she had some help. Only then would she tell her about her plans for a holiday in Spain. A week later, after interviewing several people, most of whom were unsuitable, Kristin decided to offer Claudia the receptionist’s job. She had a pleasant speaking voice, was confident without being arrogant, and was well groomed. Although she had only just left school and had no experience, Kristin thought it would be easier to have a blank canvas on which to work, rather than taking on someone who was set in her ways. Claudia was thrilled and agreed to start work the following Monday. “You’ll be busy preparing cubicles for treatments, cleaning the salon, making drinks for clients and answering the phone. Appearance is very important. So always look well groomed – no chipped nail varnish or scruffy shoes – you know what I mean. You’ll also have to learn about the treatments and products so that you can sell both. I’ll put you on a month’s trial and, if we both get on, then you have a job. Then, if everything works out, we can talk about commission,” Kristin told her. Claudia picked up her work effortlessly and was such an asset to the business that Kristin was able to mention the holiday to Fran. Harry had already agreed to look after the children that week, as it was half term. MAKING SCENTS by Sue Cross is available as a paperback or ebook on Amazon. Check out Sue’s website www.suecross.com or scan the QR code above.

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KEY ASTROLOGY The Sun, Moon and Ascendant Signs …

What do they really mean in the Birth Chart? I suspect most of you reading this article will at some time or another have read the horoscope section of a paper or magazine to see what the ‘stars’ hold for you. However using the sun sign alone to predict future events is very much a hit and miss affair, mainly because the other nine planets and the Ascendant that we all have in our individual birth charts, are missing! A bit like trying to make a Victoria sponge cake with only one ingredient! Just knowing the sign and degree of your Sun, Moon and Ascendant can highlight a number of personality traits and characteristics that are individual to you… which helps to explain why not everyone born under the same Zodiac sign is the same! Because there are ten planets in each person’s birth chart, predictions solely using Sun signs can often be far off the mark! The Sun, essential character! Sun symbolizes our basic personality and the Zodiac sign it occupies describes our character’s essential qualities. The Sun, by sign and house position, describes our ego’s traits and our core personality and although some say it’s the most important sign we have, that’s not true. The Moon and Ascendant signs are just as important, but they can’t be determined properly without an accurate date, place and time of birth. This is because the Moon changes signs every 2 ½ days and the Ascendant sign changes every couple of hours, every day! Knowing our Sun sign traits is all well and good but it’s only a fraction of the story; while a Sun sign may occasionally be able to define what’s happening for us on a conscious level, that isn’t who we are entirely ... not by a long shot! The Moon, emotions and responses! Moon symbolizes our inner self, the part of us that responds from habit, feelings and instinct. These traits are who we are inside ... an intimate side of our character that only we and those close to us really know. Sometimes our Moon sign may be in a different element (fire, earth air, water) to our Sun sign and this can create an inner conflict. As an example, a person’s Moon may be in nurturing and home loving Cancer on the day and time of birth but they were born in the Sun sign of Aquarius! Imagine, Aquarius Sun on the one hand is saying I want to be free to be my unique self, no ties thank you, but the Moon in Cancer is saying, I want closeness, home comforts and a loving family! What then? The ideal would be to choose close loving relationships that allow personal freedom, on both sides. This

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kind of conflict often affects people negatively if they aren’t aware of what’s happening to them on an inner level; they can’t understand why they feel the way they do! It’s a challenge, but one that can be overcome if the inner self is allowed some air time! Also at hand is the birth chart… a better understanding of where the planets are by sign and house in our birth chart can indicate the cause of a perceived inner conflict and as with everything, becoming aware is the first step towards integrating those parts of ourselves that we hadn’t previously understood! The Ascendant (Rising Sign), temperament and personality. This is the sign that is rising on the Eastern horizon at the time and place of birth and because this sign changes so quickly, calculating an accurate Ascendant will depend on the exact time of birth. For example, if a person was born around sunrise, the Ascendant sign might be the same as their Sun sign. The Ascendant represents how we project ourselves out in the world, and how the world sees us back! It describes our temperament, the lens through which we view everything outside of ourselves and the personality we put on public display! It’s a side of our character we willingly show the outside world. If you know your Ascendant sign, it’s worth remembering when checking the daily and monthly zodiac columns … rather than looking up the sign of your Sun, look up the sign of your Ascendant! This is because a forecast based on the Ascendant is likely to be more accurate regarding life circumstances and immediate future and there will be times when you can relate to the reading quite easily. These basic parts of our character provide three different views of our life, all of them valid, but the most interesting part of learning and understanding more about the planets and signs in our own chart is when we discover a myriad of potentialities previously undreamt of… that is, up to now! If there are any readers who would like to know the sign/degree of their Moon and Ascendant, send me an email with your birth details i.e. full date and place of birth (town & country), and an accurate time of birth and I’ll forward the information to you. For those wishing to learn more about Astrology, I will be holding more Workshops for Beginners in Mijas Costa in the New Year. Write to me at astrology4everyone@yahoo.co.uk for details about these events and information about private readings Until December, Hasta luego… :)

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KEY SPORTS The Ryder Cup 2014

By Steve Billingham

There was entertaining talk of 57-year-old Bernhard Langer being recalled (as there was in 2010) after impressive Seniors form and also a tied eighth finish at the Masters, plus 50-yearold Miguel Angel Jimenez, who has won on the Euro tour this season. In the end, Stephen Gallagher got the nod ahead of Luke Donald, a bold pick by Paul McGinley but logical based on recent form. Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood were only in as wildcards but after Poulter’s blinder at the last one, it was understandable. Westwood’s experience would steady the ship. No Tiger Woods in the American team this time. 50/1 Hunter Mahan secured his Ryder Cup slot with a victory in the Barclays tournament in late August. Spoilsports! Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley both withdrew from the BMW Championship after 2 poor rounds. Mickelson shot a 76 and pulled out – only 24 hours earlier he had declared Cherry Hills ‘a fun course to play.’ The Ryder Cup commenced at Gleneagles in Perthshire at 7.35 am on September 26 with the fourball. Ian Poulter, paired with rookie Stephen Gallagher, did not perform and were beaten. Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia lost on the final green to Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley. The conditions were very windy and cold. Westwood and Donaldson were performing better though and Stenson and Rose had performed solidly winning both their fourball and foursomes matches comfortably. McIlroy and Garcia teed off again in the afternoon with Europe trailing 1½ - 2½ and managed to get half a point despite being 2 down with 3 to play. Big iron shot by Garcia on the last after McIlroy’s drive had hit a tree. He had holed a putt from 40 feet on hole 17. Victor Dubuisson teamed effectively with Graeme Mcdowell and Europe were 5-3 up

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after the first day’s play. In his fourball match on day 2 paired with Rory McIlroy, Ian Poulter chipped in beautifully from 40 yards at the 15th, having played ‘like a 5 handicapper for much of the tournament.’ He then holed a long putt at the next to level the match up with Patrick Walker and Rickie Fowler who was holing some nice putts himself. A pitch at the last to a few feet by Poulter and an exquisite chip by McIlroy, and a very fine match was halved. Stenson and Rose produced a third straight win. And so to the afternoon foursomes. Victor Dubuisson hit a crisp iron shot to 3 feet at the 11th, Walker also hit a beauty and both putts were conceded. Europe won that match 5 & 4. Rickie Fowler and Hunter Mahan look to be the only Americans holing putts. Jimmy Walker missed a tiddler while Kaymer missed several putts for Europe after starting with a birdie fest. Rose and Kaymer halved a match with Spieth and Mahan which they should have won 3 and 2 but Europe were still 10 – 6 up going into the singles. Phil Mickelson sat the second day out. The final day’s singles play and Graeme Mcdowell came back from 3 down to win his match with Jordan Spieth. Rose finished all square and Stenson carelessly missed from four and a half feet for a half point with Patrick Reed. Martin Kaymer chipped in for an eagle and a win over Bubba Watson. Jamie Donaldson, after missing an 8-footer for victory, played an approach shot to 2 feet at the next. Skipper Tom Watson nodded to Keegan Bradley to concede the putt and Europe won the Ryder Cup with a 14 ½ - 9 ½ lead. The final result was Europe 16 ½ - USA 11 ½.

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KEY FEATURE Having a Great ‘Reason Why’ Will Change Your Life? This morning was our fortnightly Women’s Network Business Breakfast which I have the pleasure of hosting. The subject today was ‘What is your ‘passion’ and the ‘reason why’, you are involved in your business?’ But this question doesn’t just have to apply to business, ‘What is your passion and reason why, for anything you do?’ In my latest book ‘Empowering Women How to Live a Magnificent Life’ I ask this very question ‘What is your reason ‘Why’. How big is your passion for your life, your relationships, your work etc, how much do you want them to be all that you dream of? This is the one and only difference between having a Magnificent Life or not. How much do you want it, and what are you prepared to do to get it? One of the ladies there this morning was a personal trainer, she looked amazing, her whole body was in perfect shape and she glowed. So much so, I asked her what her key to success was. She replied ‘discipline, hard work and feeling good about myself!’ But, she continued ‘I used to be overweight and very self conscious, I hated the way I looked and my self confidence was below zero’. Anyway, I asked her what happened, she told me her sister was getting married and she was to be ‘maid of honour’! Well there was the reason! She lost her weight, started exercising, got hooked, and the rest is history. How will you feel once you’ve achieved your goals, as opposed to not achieving them? For me this was, and is, my driving force. It’s not actually about money or assets; it’s about how I feel about myself and the burning desire to share with you my few words of encouragement and what I truly believe we are all deserving of. Sharing the things I’ve learned, through my own toils and troubles, and the tools I’ve discovered, that have made such a difference in my life and reaching out to people who are going through difficult times, so they too can have a happy and fulfilling Magnificent Life.

That’s my hot button, what’s yours? I’ve had my fair share of failures. Abusive relationships, making a million and losing it all knocked the wind out of me but it didn’t stop me picking myself up and getting back on top again. Having seen my mother struggling in her old age to pay the bills and trying to have a happy retirement; I absolutely don’t want that for myself. It’s the ‘reason why’ that will inspire you to take action in anything you want, having a burning desire to make your life count and something to feel proud of. Find your ‘hot button’, what do you feel passionate about? Start today, success is inevitable if you take one step at a time, day by day, growing and learning and be determined not to give up! Let me know what your ‘reason why’ is, and if you’re stuck and need some help, I offer a ‘Rapid Change’ Complimentary Coaching Session where you can get unstuck and to go forward to reaching your goals! My eBook ‘Empowering Women How to Live a Magnificent Life’ is a FREE download at www.joyfahey.com.

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KEY FEATURE Tuk Tuk Spain (Part 1)

By Key to Mijas Costa

I was browsing through Facebook one morning, as you do, and came across “tuktukspain”. As I have travelled extensively in the Far East it caught my eye, and I started to investigate. Firstly I liked the page and then sent a message to the owner, who happened to be a student at Malaga University who was presenting this ecological project as part of her degree. I then arranged to meet Myriam and her father, Rudi, who was born in Holland, about the project. When we started to talk, I thought it might be interesting not only to present the project to our readers as it develops, but also to give a little background on the family who have lived in Spain for many years. I will therefore present this article over two issues. Rudi van der Zalm is Dutch. His wife is Spanish and is from Jaen. They met in Switzerland whilst Rudi was working in the hotel industry. They then moved firstly to Gran Canaria and then Tenerife before coming to work in the Time Share industry (Club La Costa and Matchroom, Playa Real) and have lived in Mijas Village itself for a number of years. Rudi now has his own online car rental business which he operates from the centre of Mijas Village. Myriam is the middle of three daughters – the oldest is a nurse and the youngest one is 11, so is still at school. Myriam was born in Spain and enjoyed her school life here and is now studying Business Adminstration at Malaga University. She has travelled extensively. She first came across the Tuk Tuk idea in Amsterdam and what at

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first seemed just something very light hearted has developed into her presentation as her thesis project as the vehicle is 100% electric and is therefore an ecological project that she is putting together. Tuk Tuks are a major form of transport in Thailand, for example, but they pollute the atmosphere, are very noisy and not particularly safe. Myriam would have liked to present her project in the town where she lives, Mijas, but this presents many problems, not least the winding, cobbled streets. She has found that Malaga City itself is very well advanced in its thinking with regard to sustainable energy with the Smartcity Malaga project and so Myriam presented her project in July. The idea is to use the Tuk Tuk as a tourist attraction or for special occasions such as birthdays and celebrations to take customers on a tour and perhaps followed by a visit to a special restaurant. Other ideas can be for golf or other resorts that are a little off the beaten track and this could be a novel way of transporting their customers and offering them a special and unique add-on. The sustainable Tuk Tuk is gaining popularity in other European cities and now it is coming to Andalucia….. In the next issue we will be talking more about the workings and mechanics of the Tuk Tuk, i.e the speed, ITV provisions and other matters, but in the meantime, if you have any ideas for its future use or would like any further information, please visit and like www.facebook.com/tuktukspain of their website www.tuktukspain.es where you can make contact.

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KEY FEATURE Insatiable Gravy Update Insatiable Gravy would like to say a BIG thank all Fans that have kept them at Number 1 for 20 weeks now in Malaga, on Reverbnation, with almost 2000 Fans on Revebnation, Beat 100 & Fandalism. Also to all the people that have purchased and downloaded their 2 tracks from iTunes, “Legs Like That” & “Fade to Grey”: don’t forget that 50% of all sales from “Fade to Grey” will go to Alzhiemers!! Insatiable Gravy have just released a new track “Stars Inside Me” (music composed by Mario and vocals by Genavieve) from there soon-to-be released Album “Synesthesia”, which will be available in iTunes; they are at present working on a New track “Clouds of Violence” which should be available by Christmas.

By Scissor Productions You can view their Music Video in HD on Beat100 with the following link http://www.beat100.com/watch-video/starsinside-me-official-music-video_10092589/ and they would appreciate your votes and likes. Mario and Genavieve have been creating their own style of Music Videos for almost 7 years, which you can find on many Media sites on the net; with around 150,000 viewings, they look forward to every new release! Recently overwhelmed when DJ Carmie from KPTR Party Train Radio Station in Florida contacted them to play their tracks.Thanks also to Poppa Lee Jay of Heart FM Spain for promoting their tracks too and especially Key to Mijas Costa for all their dedicated work!

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KEY EVENTS Male Body Service Manual There is something for everyone in the run up to the festive season. Here are some of the highlights: Art Exhibitions AIA Hermosa Vida/Beautiful Life An exciting new exhibition of charcoal drawings and cross stitch creations. AIA members, husband and wife team Roger and Dolores Cummiskey from Dublin, are exhibiting at Galeria Restaurante Lucia, C/ Maestra Ángeles Azpiazú, 10, Fuengirola. Open daily from Monday to Friday from 12.00 - 21.00. Closed Sat and Sun. Until 14th November. Lena, Anders and Gerrie continue their superb hospitality serving up their unique Danish and Norwegian fare alongside new and innovative Artworks always with a smile and a happy word. Andalusian International Artists (AIA) are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Galeria Restaurante LUCIA. The AIA celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year 2004-2014 proudly presenting original Artworks along the Costa del Sol. www.aia-artgroup.com. Artistas Eclecticos Exhibitions by Members & Guests of Artistas Eclecticos Autumn Glory! Four members of Artistas Eclecticos: Margrit Borklund, Elaine Carlton, Jane Gomas and Richard Wood have a new exhibition at El Jinete reflecting the joys and beauty of this time of year. Their exciting joint exhibition can be seen at El Jinete, Carretera La Cala Golf Km 4.5, Mijas Costa until 1st December. It is open every day except Friday between 13.00 – 22.00. Further details from 952 119 170. Inside out! Jane Gomis and guest artist, Penny Bancroft, are having a joint exhibition at La Luna. Jane works in watercolour and Penny is exhibiting some of her retrospective work. The exhibition can be seen until 2nd November at La Luna restaurant, Urb El Coto, Mijas Campo. Tuesday – Saturday 19.00 - 22.00 and Sunday 13.00 - 17.00. Tel 952 588 036. More information at www. artistaseclecticos.com. Events Organised by the Town Hall Flamenco and Handicraft Market in the Square Every Wednesday: Flamenco Show: 12 noon. Handicraft Market: From 11am to 2 pm. Main Square, Mijas Village. Every Saturday: Flamenco Show: 12 noon. Constitution Square. MijasVillage. Historical Reenactments “Torrijos Landing” 29th November – La Cala, Mijas Costa La Cala International Christmas Fayre Typical Christmas food and drinks as well as handcrafts. For more information, please contact the Mijas Foreigner Dept. Tel. 952 589 010 From 29th November to 14th December.

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Language Exchange Workshop A wonderful way to brush up on your Spanish conversation with natural speakers from each country. From 9.30 - 11.30 in the Day Centre for the Elderly on Wednesdays on the seafront in La Cala. For more information contact the Foreigners’ Dept. on 952 589 010. Afterwards you can also visit the La Cala market and enjoy a great menu of the day at the Seniors Centre in La Cala, which is right on the beach. “I Speak English” Volunteers Needed The Programme called “I Speak English” set up by the Mijas Foreigners Department at local schools and high schools is helping Mijas children with their English language. Foreign residents volunteer to go and speak to the school children on a weekly basis. If you have a good command of English and would like to share your time to help school children improve their English (you don’t need to speak Spanish) contact the Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall on 952 589 010 or email: frd@mijas.es. Other CAC Mijas Contemporary Art Museum Until 30th October and in celebration of the Friendship Day with Denmark, exhibition by Danish Artist, Lars Physant, at the CAC Mijas in the centre of Mijas Village International Women’s Day 2014: Inspiring Change This will be held on 21st October from 9.30am at the Andulacia Lab in El Rosario. For more information see page 10. PAD Autumn Fair Sunday 26th October from 11.00 - 15.00 in front of the Town Hall, La Cala. Stalls plus bar, BBQ, Tea, Coffee & Cakes etc. Over 50’s Show The Over 50’s Show will be held this year in the Palacio de Congresos, Estepona on 8th and 9th November. Key to Mijas Costa will be sharing a stand in the Costa Women section so we look forward to meeting you there. Mind Body & Spirit The Mind Body & Spirit Festival on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October will be held at the H10 Andalucia Plaza Hotel, Nueva Andalucia (See details on pages 21-26 for some of the exhibitors). Lions Club Christmas Fayre The Lion’s Club Christmas Fayre will be held at the Hotel Tamisa Golf, Camino Viejo de Coin on 16th November. Christmas Fayre Jardin Botanico There will be a Christmas Fayre at Jardin Botanico, La Cala later this year but the date has not yet been confirmed. Please see Key to Mijas Costa Facebook page for updates. For any other updates and new events, please see Key to Mijas Costa Facebook page and weekly interview on Mijas International.

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KEY FEATURE Album Reviews KASABIAN 48:13 Highlights of the album are ‘Stevie’ for the interesting loops at the beginning. I like the funky Ian Matthews drumming and guitar licks on ‘Treat’. It then goes wicked with a house beat and a funky lo-slung bass-line. This could be a slamming house tune in its own right, it’s like an old early 90’s Warp thing, bit of Kraftwerk in there as well; the outstanding piece for me on the album and one of the smartest pieces of indie I’ve heard in a long time. ‘Explode’ has another electro feel about it, like the Tubeway Army in places while ‘Eez-eh’ is very catchy and dance-ey and stands out along with Treat. The strongest tracks are belters, the others are so-so. It’s a varied selection with influences including mystical, electro, 70’s and other tracks are rockier like their older stuff.

By Steve Billingham KAISER CHIEFS EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION AND WAR The album has a soldier fighting in the war theme. Track 2 ‘Coming Home’ is outstanding- slow, funky bass-line, jangling guitars, indie made the proper way and some of the best in ages as is the following track, the fresh sounding ‘Misery Company’ - the chorus is wicked. ‘Ruffians on Parade’ is catchy (woah woah!) and more up-tempo and there is another powerful chorus on ‘Meanwhile Up in Heaven.’ On most albums now there are 4 good songs if that. On here there are 4 belters back to back - a rare feat. The keyboard hooks in ‘Bows and Arrows’ are excellent and there is an inventive marching breakdown in ‘Cannons’ which could easily have been a song in its own right. Final track, ‘Roses’, begins in a wartime documentary voice-over style poem, another effective touch on a very strong album: the best indie album this year.

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KEY PETS Lucy is Missing

By Joanna the Dog Groomer

Lucy has been missing since 16th August from the Mijas Road. Firstly I would like to appeal to every reader to please take the time to tell as many people as you know about Lucy. Together we may bring Lucy home. Lucy is a 12-year-old cross – Shih Tzu/Terrier, blue/ grey in colour. She is very much missed by her owner, Lesley who has put an alert on her microchip, alerted all local pounds, rescue centres and the Police. Lesley still goes out searching for Lucy but so far, nothing. We will never give up hope in finding Lucy, but really need as many people as possible to know about Lucy’s story, all over Spain, as she could be anywhere by now. You can contact me by phone or emails (details in the ad on this page) if you would like to know more about Lucy or have any more information. A 500

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Euro reward is offered to anybody with information leading to Lucy’s safe return home. Now to my News I have moved back to La Cala so now dogs can be dropped directly to my home – there is parking right outside. I am now also able to offer a few more appointments to new customers. I do all small/medium breeds and I am fully trained in all aspects of grooming including ear plucking/cleaning, anal glands, toenail clipping and I also do a mouth and teeth check. I offer extras such as Argan Oil Treatments and I also do special puppy classes for very young dogs to get them used to being groomed (puppies must have completed all vaccines). I do not use muzzles, restraints, box dryers or cages and only do one dog at a time, meaning less stress for the dog and owners, who can pick up their dogs as soon as they are ready; this takes about 1½ to 2 hours for most dogs. The photos above are of dogs I have groomed for many years and I am sure their owners will be over the moon to see their family members in print! If I can help you in any way, please just call, but please book appointments in advance.

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KEY MOTOR Male Body Service Manual If you are an avid fan of Moto GP, I am sure you are very disappointed that you will not be able to watch this live through the usual channels this year. However, highlights are broadcast on ITV 4 on Monday nights at 21.00 our time here in Spain, so if you have access either to ITV4HD or the ITV Catch Up service, you can still enjoy the best bits! The Final F1 and Moto GP Fixtures for this season are as follows:

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KEY COMPUTERS Windows 10 - Wait - What Happened to 9? Microsoft has officially announced that the next version of the Windows OS will be called ‘Windows 10’- 10? What happened to Windows 9? Originally codenamed “Windows Threshold”, the new operating system essentially does away with the tiled “Metro” user interface that Microsoft had attempted to implement across its entire device line, from desktop PCs to Surface tablets and Windows Phone devices. It is such a substantial leap, according to Microsoft’s executive VP of operating systems, Terry Myerson, that the company decided it would be best to skip over Windows 9, the widely expected name for the next version. Well all the speculation is finally over - for the most part anyway. Windows 10 was launched into the consciousness of Windows enthusiasts around the globe on the 4th October. It was no more apparent then by the fact Microsoft’s blog post about the next version of Windows and the Insider Program website were knocked offline by the crush of traffic. I think there just might be a few people interested in this upcoming version of Windows. Yes, the Start menu is back. Yes, there are virtual desktops. No, the Charms bar hasn’t gone away. And no, we don’t know when Windows 10 will ship or what it will cost. But we’ve seen the technical preview of Windows 10 and the word to bear in mind for this release is productivity. Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore repeatedly emphasised that this is a

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very early build without even all the features that have been announced, and that there might be rough spots. We didn’t see any problems in the time we had to try it out. This isn’t the place to look for changes in Explorer or the control panel, let alone desktop tools like Paint and Notepad or Store apps like Music and Video. The technical preview is about the core features that are supposed to prove Microsoft can balance touch, mouse and keyboard without making any users feel abandoned. Windows 10 is all about balancing the demands of different users. It’s not just business users with desktop PCs and keyboards, versus tablet users. Windows is for sensors and data centres and Windows Phone and Xbox One as well as tablets and laptops and desktop PCs and giant wall screens and all the devices in between (at least in Microsoft’s ambitions). But what we’re seeing in this first technical preview release is very much about balancing the heritage of two decades on Windows with the new world of touch, and consumerisation features introduced in Windows 8 by giving them more security options and more management. At the preview event, there wasn’t a touch screen in sight and we only got to use Windows 10 with a mouse and keyboard on a big screen that takes full advantage of the new ways of arranging windows and swapping between virtual desktops. The technical preview is designed to make power users happy, not change the hey - the copy is done for the world. Windows 10 is now available for download beta testing from their website.

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KEY FINANCE The Euro has been the Weakest of the Major Currencies

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Unfortunately of late the euro has been the weakest of the major currencies, losing nearly three US cents. It was down by a more modest quarter of cent against the British pound, which had to contend with an increased likelihood that Scotland would vote for independence. The euro took a serious hit when the European Central Bank announced interest rate cuts and a bond-purchase programme which looked suspiciously like quantitative easing, even if it was not billed as such. The markets had been very keen to hear what Mr Draghi would say following his declaration at Jackson Hole that the ECB would ensure the zone would not fall too far back on the economic path to recovery. Cutting the interest rate to .05% was not on everyone’s mind and many economies are still looking for a full blown QE programme. France and Italy in particular cannot wait for this to happen as both economies continue to stagnate. Spain at the moment seems to be recovering with a slight increase in the number of people returning to work albeit seasonally adjusted and 10-year bond sales raising funds quite easily at rates around 2.3% remarkable transformation from those dark days when rates were knocking around 7%. With inflation remaining low and an uneven economic zone, governments still have many hard decisions to make.

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In the UK it came as no surprise that the Bank of England held interest rates; the interesting part will be to see how many members this month voted for an increase. By the time you read this we will know. Mortgage approvals in the UK fell during the month of July. The question - is the market cooling or is it simply tougher lending criteria? Construction however still powers ahead and Redrow have announced they need to take on additional staff to cope with demand. Factory growth however has slowed to a 14-month low as concern existed over the tensions between Russia and the Ukraine. Better news for the UK came in the shape of data that suggests the UK is the 9th best placed in terms of economic development but of late the first prize has gone to the States for the fastest factory sector growth. Exchange rates for the period 6 August- 5 Sept 2014 High Low £ to $ 1.6861 1.6293 £ to euro 1.2663 1.2448 Euro to $ 1.3418 1.2926 For more information on how you can save money, please contact Moneycorp on 952 587 657 and please mention Key to Mijas Costa.

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KEY LAW Spanish Law Firms and

Money Laundering - 2014

By Victoria Anzola, Iberdata 21 S.L.

The Executive Service of the Commission for the Prevention of Money Laundering, SEPBLAC, and Bank of Spain are mounting and offensive against law firms in Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga and Marbella who may be involved in undercover Money Laundering operations with their customers. According to the General Bar Council of Spain (CGAE), money laundering inspections are taking place in major law offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with forays into Malaga and Marbella. The SEPBLAC is intending that inspections are to be extended to firms of all sizes and across the country. Lawyers are obliged to inform the Bank of Spain of suspicious customers and transactions. SEPBLAC has conducted inspections of only a few law firms…and added that the FATF (Financial Action Task Force, which works closely with the OECD) has noted that it is not carrying out effective supervision of the legal profession. SEPBLAC has reported to the Bar that the FATF high-

lighted this concern in a recent visit to Spain, and in the coming months FATF will return to Spain to check whether it has remedied the deficiency in monitoring of the sector. SEPBLAC requires very detailed documentation on Law Firms’ clients. The CGAE warns in its circular that if the documentation requirements are not met or the company cannot prove that it complies with the law, they may be very heavily fined. Specifically, the fine can be up to 1.5 million Euros, or 5% of the capital involved, or double the amount of the financial transaction amount. LAWYERS, ACCOUNTANTS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, FINANCIAL SERVICES LEARN HOW TO COMPLY – you all need to comply with the Prevention of Money Laundering rules. For more information please contact me, Victoria, on: 957 404 099 / 692 671 657 or visit our website: www.iberdata21.com

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KEY RESTAURANT GUIDE Issue97 17th Oct - 16th Dec 2014 The Key to Mijas Costa magazine’s website, www.keytomijascosta.com, is fully compatible for Smart device use. For simplicity, 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, thus storing the details of your favourites for future use. Just a reminder that we have highlighted the USP of each venue in the Restaurant Guide and given a brief “taster”, but you will still be able to read the whole updated review either online at www.keytomijascosta. com or through the individual QR codes on the adverts. We are delighted to report that, at the time of going to print, the majority of the restaurants in our restaurant section could be found on the first page of Google through our restaurant guide! The reviews of new restaurants will continue to be shown in full text in the magazine. Please don’t forget to book a table at your favourite restaurant for Christmas or New Year as early as possible in order to avoid disappointment.

Bar Tuta Ultimate Chill Out Bar in Jardin Botanico - open every day from 4.30 p.m. Large, airy terrace, fully airconditioned, 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 conditioned interior, large car park. Ideal for an informal business meeting. Open 8.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday serving English and continental breakfast, large selection of Tapas, plus lunch and dinner. The Rosada

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Skewer with Prawns, Chips and Salad is our favourite! Everything well presented and extremely fresh, competitively priced and service is attentive. Key Recommended.

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.

India Lucia High class venue with plenty to choose from. Attentive and helpful staff. Excellent choice for vegetarians. On the roundabout at Torrenueva. Sister restaurant to Indian Ocean in Playa Marina. High class, elegant venue, from the large wooden entrance door, high ceiling, ambient lighting, to the extensive menu of both Indian favourites and many new dishes for you to try from the wonderful specials menu. Fantastic selection of vegetable dishes. Attentive staff are very helpful explaining all the different flavours and you can even personalize your choice for the intensity of the spice etc. Something on the menu for everyone. Fresh, tasty curry with a touch of class. First class food, service and very competitive prices. We recommend that persons with limited mobility use the rear entrance of the restaurant. A restaurant where customers return again and again. For the winter months, Restaurant India Lucia has introduced a 10 Euro special menu. Please ask for details.

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taining night out. Japanese Restaurant Ginza was voted restaurant of issue 91.

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

made us extremely welcome from the offset. Henry has a great sense of humour, is mild mannered and I notice how his customers greet him fondly – a good sign as he has regulars. Indian Ocean is at Playa Marina and is the sister restaurant to India Lucia. Tastefully decorated. Prawn Puri and Chicken Tikka for starters went down very well. Bhuna enjoyed as well as the special - Galina Cafreal, a very tasty Goan curry cooked with toasted coconut, green chillies, ginger, tomato and fresh coriander. Traditional Indian favourites plus a good selection of specials. Indian Ocean also does it hot if you like to add a bit of spice to your life. Key recommended. Enjoy al fresco dining during the warmer months or air-conditioned if you prefer to sit inside.

Japanese Restaurant Ginza Wide range of authentic Japanese food including Sushi and Sashimi and Teppanyaki Show plus much more in its sophisticated surrounds. Ginza 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 enter-

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La Plaza Bar Lovely, relaxed venue where there is a full menu of exotic cocktails. Summer specials Sundowners at only 3.75 Euros, served from 17.00 – 22.00. Brian is a familiar face in Cabopino as Brian’s La Plaza Bar is well established. It is in the Plaza just before you enter the port of Cabopino. This is a lovely, relaxed venue where there is a full menu of exotic cocktails to include Pimms, Sangria, Mojito, Daiquiri, Sex on the Beach etc. Beers, wine, exotic coffees, soft drinks and milk shakes are also served. Summer specials Sundowners are priced at only 3.75 Euros and are served from 17.00 – 22.00. They include Sex on the Beach, Tequila Sunrise and Sea Breeze. This is a popular place for a pre-dinner drink or to spend time chilling after you have eaten. Relax with a cocktail or a special coffee. A great place especially if you have some friends over from back home as you will be able to have a good chat and not be drowned out by loud music! Have a nice stroll viewing the boats in the port and then enjoy a great night out! Key recommended. Please see main ad. Now serving Mixed Cheese and Cold Cuts Platter for 2 persons.

L’Oriental Finest Lebanese food on the coast. Next to Senator Banus Spa 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. Recently refurbished and new additions to menu.

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Ristorante Zia Lola Located in Mijas Golf opposite the Eurostars Hotel. Good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high standard of cuisine. Opened in December in Mijas Golf opposite the Eurostars Hotel. Owned by Dolores, who previously ran Fellini’s at the Aztec Country Club in Riviera for many years. Cosy, indoor restaurant with bar area and large terrace with plenty of room for the kids to play. Open all day from Tuesday to Sunday. Good quality, genuine Italian food, friendly, family service with reasonable prices, high standard of cuisine, and extensive kids’ menu. Great Italian menu of family favourites - pastas, thin and crispy pizzas, meat and seafood dishes cooked to perfection and also available as take away. Good selection of home-made desserts, fine wine list including Italian favourites. We suggest you book as this popular restaurant gets really busy. Key Recommended.

Sofia’s Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant In Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order. Extensive menu with something for everyone - you will be spoilt for choice. Fronted by Sofia, affectionately known as “Mrs Wu” among the locals and husband, Gi, is the chef. Hong Kong is in Jardin Botanico, La Cala, next door to Henry’s. Spacious indoor restaurant with modern décor with large, covered and outdoor terraces. Hong Kong serves fresh Mandarin Cuisine cooked to order with many meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes to eat in or take away. Open from 12.00 to 16.00 and 18.00 – Midnight every day. Selection of keenly priced menus for two or four people. Special lunchtime menu only 7.80 Euros per person and includes TWO starters, main course, rice or noodles, and dessert or tea/ coffee, with plenty of choices. 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.

Snack Attack Mijas Costa’s Favourite Café - Now celebrating 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

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from only 3.95 Euros and of course their wonderful Sunday Roast, two courses only 10 Euros! Super Saver Meals including drink only 5 Euros, changes daily. Large selection of daily specials and sandwich fillings. Healthy eating options. Everything available as take away for days out or take a baguette of your choice to the airport? Extensive menu, something for everyone. Large selection of soups and mid-week roast during the winter months. 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. For more information see http://www.keytomijascosta. com/restaurantguide/snackattack/index.php.

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 59 or http://www.keytomijascosta.com/restaurantguide/ ssalathai/index.php.

Tita Spices specially select spices in India for their own comprehensive range. Curry is the food most eaten in the

UK and we also love it here in Spain. Many of you like to make a good curry yourselves at home and the best place to start is with the best quality ingredients. Tita Spices now sponsor Key Recipe which in this issue is “Tandoori Chicken”. You can find this on page 69 along with details of the new Tita Warehouse near the Aquapark which is open to the public. Tita Spices also host a great Facebook group where you can find all manner of fusion recipes.

You will also find this issue’s competition sponsored by Tita ImpEx on page 69 so if you would like to win an Indian meal for two, just answer the simple competition question. Remember you have to be in it to win it! There is also a special offer in this issue of the magazine of 3 small bottles of Tita Spices Tita Masalas if you present page 69 at the Tita Shop.

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Venta El Jinete Nestling in beautiful scenic countryside, the large imposing terrace has views across to the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean. 4.5 kms from La Cala on

golf road, just before Golf entrance. Open every day except Fridays for Lunch through to Dinner. Enjoy a long, lazy lunch on warm days, sundowners and supper or a romantic dinner in the evening. Warm and cosy interior restaurant has seating for small groups and additional areas for large parties, golfers and family gatherings etc., making it the ideal venue for events. Excellent set menu only 17 euros with a choice of starters, main course and desserts are wonderful value. A la carte reasonably priced includes various Mediterranean dishes, succulent steaks and meat from the charcoal grill. Everything beautifully presented by attentive and charming staff. Excellent wine list. Live music on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (please enquire) when menu is priced at 22 Euros. Scan QR code for full details. We enjoyed our evenings at El Jinete immensely during the summer. Great service, food and entertainment. Stunning views and art exhibitions held here regularly. Lovely venue to get away from the coastal area for a change. Venta El Jinete is very popular so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Voted restaurant of issue 90. For more information visit http://www.keytomijascosta.com/restaurantguide/ ventaeljinete/index.php.

Now taking bookings for Xmas.

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CHEZ MAX A La Carte Luxury Dining with spectacular views by the sea at reasonable prices. Menu is International but with a Gallic Twist. Daily special two and three course menus and a wine menu that has been

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carefully chosen to complement your meal. You will find Chez Max on the Cambio de Sentido, Riviera del Sol. Chez Max directly overlooks the sparkling Mediterranean with spectacular views either from the ample terrace or the well-appointed, indoor restaurant. The food is beautifully presented and served by attentive, yet unobtrusive staff. There is ample parking directly outside Chez Max. The menu is international but with a Gallic twist. You will feel at home at Chez Max as the menu is available in 10 languages. Please don’t forget the everyday menu of just 22 Euros per head for two courses – a selection of star ters such as Prawn Salad, Prawn Croquettes, Salmon Tar tare, Beef Carpaccio and Lobster Bellevue to name just a few or perhaps be tempted by Gallic Specialties such as Snails Borgoña or Frogs Legs. This is followed by a choice of either meat or fish dishes for main course and at only 28 Euros a head for three courses, you could be tempted by desser ts such as Crepes, Profiteroles or Dame Blanche, for example. New to Chez Max for the winter months is “Crazy Sundays” where you can enjoy a discount of 15% on food all day long! As you would expect from a restaurant of this calibre, the wine menu has been carefully chosen to complement your meal. Carl has acquired some very special wines that he sells at very good prices such as Creu de Lavit White Wine at just 22 Euros and in the Reds, El Ar te de Vivir Ribero del Duero for 20 Euros, Lacrimus Rioja at 22 Euros and Pago de Carraovejas Ribera del Duero at just 35 Euros. If you are looking for comfor t food, then Chez Max is not for you. This is a very special place for lovers of fine food and wine. Vive la difference! Please tell the staff that you read about the restaurant in Key to Mijas Costa. During the winter months Chez Max will be open until 5th January with a special New Year’s Eve menu. Opening hours are from Thursday to Sunday inclusive from 1.00pm (closed Monday to Wednesday inclusive). Chez Max will then close for one of its biggest reformations ever. Owner, Carl, has exciting plans to build an impressive Beach Club with a large pool and bar area with an elevator taking you up to a fitness area looking over the Mediterranean Sea. So watch this space! Chez Max (formerly Max Beach), Riviera Km 198, Mijas Costa. For reservations call (+34) 952 932 780 or go to their website, www.maxbeach.com.

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EL OCEANO Sensational in Summer … Wonderful in Winter!!! Now open right through the autumn and into the Christmas/New Year period. Following on from the success of another fabulous summer season, El Oceano is delighted to announce that they will remain open throughout November & December! And the great news is that you can take advantage of some amazing low-season room rates whilst enjoying the Splendour that is the coast’s finest beach front experience.... right through the autumn and into the Christmas/New Year period...The world class chefs and impeccable menus will dazzle your palate and the elegant surroundings will make your dining experience unforgettable. Something to celebrate??? It has to be El Oceano, with group menus and drinks packages now available!! As always, El Oceano will be bringing you some of the best entertainment on the Coast throughout its extended opening! Sensational in Summer...Wonderful in Winter!!! Don’t risk disappointment, book now on 952 587 550 or info@ oceanohotel.com.

HARLEYS Snacks, beer, soft drinks and cocktails as well as darts leagues and competitons and events for Santana Golf Society. Harleys is at the far end of Las Jarales, Ca-

lahonda past the Mercadona and occupies the big corner plot. It boasts a substantial terrace for you to sit outdoors all year round, weather permitting. Harleys is open every day from 8.00am until late. Harleys serves beer, soft drinks and Cocktails as well as a food menu including special children’s menu and takeaway – pizzas only. Harleys is wheelchair friendly, has wifi and you can also find Harleys on Facebook. Live sport is shown. Harleys also run events for Santana Golf Society.

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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. Please see advertisement on page 66 for special Christmas and Holiday Packages.

PUNJAB PALACE INDIAN RESTAURANT Beef dishes, Phals, food cooked to order, Tandoori chef, great selection of your favourite dishes plus good vegetarian choice and a large al fresco terrace plus excellent service – who could ask for more? Punjab Palace Indian Restaurant is situated at the far end of Playa Marina (near El Faro and La Cala) and has been established for a number of years. Punjab Palace is open every day for dinner from 18.00-24.00 and also for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 13.00-16.00. Take away service and one of the few Indian restaurants in the area offering free home delivery to local areas. Enjoy fine Indian dining with authentic dishes all cooked to order in the beautiful indoor restaurant or “al fresco” on the extensive terrace. Punjab Palace boasts its own Tandoori chef. As well as the extensive a la carte menu, there is also a menu with plenty of house specials. From the main menu, starters include all your favourites such as Onion Bhaji, Vegetable and Meat Samosas, Chicken Pakora and an assorted platter. Other starters are Dahl Soup, Prawn Puri plus a Chicken Tikka Puri, Chicken Chat and chef’s recommendations of

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Alu Tikka and Keema Tikka. There is also a large selection of Tandoori dishes including a Tandoori Mixed Grill. Chicken dishes are plentiful and include all the Indian favourites including a Phal, Patia dishes of Chicken, Lamb or Prawns, Special Kadai dishes, plenty of Lamb dishes and something that I have not seen elsewhere in the area, a large selection of Beef dishes. There are also many Prawn dishes to choose from as well as a large selection of Balti and Biryani dishes. Vegetarians are also well served at Punjab Palace. There is also a good range of Rice and Nan Breads. Children’s menu also available. The specials menu includes King Prawn Butterfly as a starter plus 13 main dishes amongst which are a Punjab Special and 5 special chicken dishes, Goan Specialities (chicken or lamb) – I am intrigued to find out what Mr Dean Special is!!! There is also Kashmiri Biryani and Cocni Rice plus a mixed bread basket, so something for everyone. For dessert the home-made Mango Kulfi is recommended. Punjab Palace is one of the favourite Indian Restaurants of the locals who eat here on a regular basis. Beef dishes, Phals, food cooked to order, Tandoori chef etc and excellent service – who could ask for more? Please also see http://www.keytomijascosta.com/restaurantguide/ punjabpalace/index.php.

spring onions – you really must try this! Main course favourites are the Slovakian Beef Goulash which I always enjoy and the Lamb Fillet with sugarcane honey and balsamic vinegar reduction is also highly recommended. Please leave room for a delicious dessert – I personally love the Apple Strudel but there are many more to choose from. La Mandragora is a culinary delight but 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 prefect wine to complement your meal. Restaurante La Mandragora also offers a keenly-priced menu for two with a large starter to share plus a main course each of your choice from a good selection – the perfect excuse for a regular visit! New on the menu are some stunning tapas dishes too! The owner of this restaurant takes great pride in the quality and presentation of the cuisine and the discerning diner will return time and again to enjoy the experience that is Restaurante La Mandragora. La Mandragora is recommended by TripAdvisor, the Easy Jet magazine and Key to Mijas Costa magazine. The 2nd season of Restaurante La Mandragora’s superb wine and dine events (Maridaje) are being held regularly throughout this winter – 5 exclusive dishes combined with 5 impressive wines. Dates for this issue are on Thursdays - 16th and 30th October and 13th and 27th November, at only 29 Euros per person. Places are limited so advance booking is recommended. Please visit Restaurante La Mandragora Facebook page for more information.

RESTAURANTE LA MANDRAGORA Calahonda’s Premier Restaurant specialising in the finest International Haute Cuisine with a Mediterranean twist was established over

25 years ago and is the oldest restaurant in Calahonda and the surrounding area. La Mandragora is situated on the middle floor of the CC El Zoco, Calahonda. La Madragora is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 7.00 pm but will be closed from 8th to 25th December inclusive. The interior dining area seats 60, has an open kitchen and the decor combines modern design and traditional European decor with many antiques and paintings by Slovakian artist, Jaro Jelenek, adorning the walls. There is a small terrace overlooking the Mediterranean and a much larger terrace outside the entrance to the restaurant. Service is always very attentive and friendly. Now the best part – the food! 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 his chef into the wonderful dishes that we all enjoy. I believe good food is an art form and should awaken all the senses as well as being pleasing to the eye and the palate. Some of the dishes that have excited diners at La Mandragora over the years are starter dishes such as Chicken below 0 and Caesar’s mushrooms sautéed with

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THE MERINGUE SHOP is the home of gorgeous homemade meringues for any occasion in a variety of sizes, flavours and colours with a crisp outside and a wonderful, chewy centre. The meringues are Fat and Gluten free and are made with fresh egg whites and no artificial flavourings. Gift platters or table centres for Christmas and New Year can be made up with your choice of colour and flavour. The Meringue Shop also makes all kinds of cakes and cupcakes for any occasion. Please book your celebration cake, cupcake or meringue selection in good time to avoid disappointment. You can also visit The Meringue Shop at a number of events in the run up to Christmas, including PAD in La Cala on 26th October, the Over 50’s Show in the Palacio de Congresos, Estepona on 8th and 9th November, the Lions Christmas Fayre at the Hotel Tamisa Golf on 16th November and at Bowtique in Jardin Botanico, La Cala (date to be confirmed). Please see a selection of some of the beautiful meringues and cupcakes featured in the caption photos above.

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is situated at the entrance to Buenavista on the “Strip”, Avda de España, Calahonda (just behind Rumours Bar). Ambiente is a family-run business that has been established for 22 years and is set on two floors with a great selection of gifts, decoration, art, accessories and jewellery hand made from genuine wood plus other hand-crafted objects and amazing pieces from all over the world – something to suit every taste and budget. You will find a very warm welcome at Ambiente as well as a relaxing atmosphere. Gift wrapping is available. Are you looking for a special gift for Christmas, then Ambiente has a great choice of unusual objects. Ambiente is open from Monday to Friday from 11.00-14.00 or by appointment. Please see main ad in the Leisure section.

ASTRA BELLYDANCE

Bellydance, Bollywood, Zumba and Yoga for Fitness & Rejuvenation! A touch of the exotic comes to the Costa del Sol! Astra is a qualified UK and International BellyDance & Bollywood teacher, as well as Zumba & yoga. Having worked in India as a performer for weddings, corporate events and films, she is bringing these vibrant and exotic dance forms to the Mijas Costa & Marbella areas with regular weekly classes. Bellydance has increased in popularity and has great music, exciting moves, noisy coin belts and its own special dress code. You don’t need a dance partner and classes always guarantee laughter! Bollywood is lively, vibrant and the music makes you smile. Both are great for physical fitness with emphasis on posture, core stability and mastery of technique, making it a low impact workout that tones and conditions the body. Suitable for all ages, sizes and fitness levels. Yoga provides tranquility of the mind, mental and physical balance and helps aid in flexibility, toning and a unity of the body, mind and spirit. Through gentle stretches, relaxation and exercises, reach a new sense of peace and wellbeing. Zumba is an effective, easy to follow, Latin inspired, calorie burning dance fitness party that is moving millions of people towards joy and exhilaration. Take the “work” out of workout! Currently running special offers at “Sswing Escuela de Baile”, Fuengirola (near the Castle) discounts on all classes including Zumba, Bellydance & Bollywood as well as other classes run there such as Salsa, Tango, Hip Hop & Pilates! Come in and check out the classes, 1st class with Astra is free! Also teaching with Passion Studios who have moved to the newly built “Raquetas de

Mijas” Padel & Tennis gym, near St.Anthony’s College, La Cala Hills. Zumba & Bellydance as well as many more such as Pilates, Toning, Nordic Walking, Salsa and Spin classes! Astra also has new Yoga classes at “Namaste Holistic Centre” Cabopino (advert included in Key to Mijas), with Bellydance classes to follow and Bollywood with another fantastic teacher at Namaste. Please contact Astra for more info on any of her classes/workshops, group or private and she hopes to see you shimmying your way to happiness soon! For more information email Astra: astrabellydance@live. com or call (+34) 622668948 or visit www.astrabellydance.com. Please see main ad in the Leisure Section.

BOWTIQUE

is situated next door to Snack Attack in Jardin Botanico, La Cala. Bowtique is now well established and is a modern, yet spacious boutique selling items of fashion, gifts, shoes and bags as well as jewellery and accessories – every girl’s dream! Bowtique is open from 10.00-18.00 Monday to Friday and from 10.00-16.00 on Saturdays. New stock arrives weekly so please come and browse at any time or try something on in the ample changing room – you know you want it! There really is a great selection in all colours and sizes and right on trend. Why not treat yourself or a friend or perhaps buy a gift voucher to take the headache out of choosing something for someone else. Ideal for Christmas shopping. Oh, and I forgot to mention, everything is under 50 Euros so you will be sure to find something to suit. Make someone feel a million dollars for under 50 Euros. Plenty of parking right outside so you simply have to pop in! Please see main ad in the Beauty Section.

HOTEL CARMEN

was recently constructed (in April 2013) and is situated right in the heart of La Cala (see map in the advert and also at the back of this magazine). It is a family-run boutique hotel ideal for families as well, and is just 100m from the beach. Hotel Carmen has 12 bedrooms with parquet flooring, air conditioning, refrigerator, free wifi connection, desk, balcony, 32 inch TV screen and integral bathroom. Two of the rooms that are situated on the top floor have a large terrace and sea views. After many years, the old and well-known Hostal Carmen was demolished and then converted into a new, modern hotel under the direction of the same family who started the business more than 30 years ago and continue

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KEY NEWS to offer the best service to its guests day in and day out. The hotel is completely adapted to guests with limited mobility, with one room set aside which conforms with all the security laws. In addition, Hotel Carmen boasts a modern café which is open to the public and serves the best coffee and English breakfast, snacks and tapas from 8.30am to 11.30pm. You can also enjoy free wifi from the comfort of the terrace of the cafeteria and watch the world go by. Hotel Carmen is open all year round to welcome guests. Please come and visit us and see for yourself or you can contact us – details are on the advertisement on page 29.

IDEAS COMPUTER ACADEMY

is located in the pedestrian side road by the chemist in La Butibamba and has been established in La Cala since 2006 having previously been located in Fuengirola. Melvyn, the owner of Ideas, is able to help you with all sorts of computer-based projects, whether it is a basic course on how to use the computer or internet, Windows and Office plus 2D and 3D graphic design, photo and video editing and much more. With over 30 software programmes and hours to suit you, (Ideas is open from 10.00-14.00 and 16.30-21.30) plus a world of patience and a little humour, learning can be most enjoyable at Ideas Computer Academy. Please see main ad in the Computer Section.

SENIOR WORLD /PODOMEDISAN

Senior World is well established in their large showroom in Los Boliches and sells or rents a wide range of Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs, Nursing Beds, Living Aids, Riser Recliner Chairs etc. At Senior World you will receive a very friendly and helpful service and this is the place to go if you either need some help yourself or have a friend or relative coming to stay who might do so. Senior World has recently joined PodoMediSan, the high-quality, custom-made Orthotics specialist which was previously located near the post office in La Cala. So if you were wondering where PodoMediSan had moved to, you can now visit Sandra at Senior World in Los Boliches and she will always be happy to help you at the new location.

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SONRISA DENTAL CLINIC

would like to welcome Belinda to the clinic. Belinda is an experienced dentist who specialises in Implants and Aesthetic dentistry. She has Masters degrees in Implantology, Oral Surgery and Periodontology. She worked in general practice in Bristol for five years both NHS and Private, and provided support services to the Bristol Dental Hospital. Kathryn and I have to return to the UK for a while to attend to my poorly Mother; we have to move her to a Nursing home and clear and sell her house. Belinda will be running the Clinic with Raquel, and the clinic will continue to be open as normal. Please see main ad in the Health Section.

TECH TEAM SPAIN

Are you happy with your current UK TV viewing service? If so, fantastic! If the answer is no, then here is the solution. Tech Team Spain brings you problem-free UK TV with a Madrid based High Speed server for glitch-free viewing. You only need 2mb internet speed. Package includes HD channels and full TV box menu and guide as well as full Football package including all Premier League games. There is also a huge free-to-view video on-demand library for all subscribers. You don’t need any technical knowledge to use the system and there is 24-hour, UK-based Customer Service/Life support. All you need is the box which costs 150 Euros and then a monthly subscription of only 30 Euros which is far cheaper than the Sky packages – and you do not need a satellite dish. Please see the advertisement on page 2 for more information including the available channels. Just call to book a home demo – we are glad we did, as until now we have not been able to view a proper service since we lost the satellite connection in February, so this product comes with the endorsement of Key to Mijas Costa. Please mention that you saw the ad in the Key when you call for your free demo. Coming soon from Tech Team Spain is 4G Superfast internet, no ADSL or phone line required. Again, please call for more information and a demonstration. Watch out also for network solutions, CCTV and baby monitoring. You will soon be able to see more information on these and other products on the Tech Team Spain website.

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