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So What’s on the Ed’s mind this month..?

Hats tipped and a nod to her Majesty’s passing. A long reign and a full life of devotion to the UK and beyond. R.I.P.

A summer of blood, sweat and beers, I can’t remember the last time I’ve attended so many music fesivals in one summer. Málaga seems to be hosting more music events than ever before as festival fever was at full temperature.. hot hot hot! Perhaps the organisers could consider October as a viable month for festivals as July & August are just rediculously hot, putting most punters off until the sun goes down.

With Oktoberfests preparing thier bratwurst and ghosts and ghouls getting ready to rise from the dead, October is also bubbling up some Indian flavours with National Curry Week! So no excuse needed to drink beer, eat puppadums and sample some German sausage! It’s all going off, but make sure you don’t get mustard down your lederhosen!

However no need to feel guilty if you work it off! We have Victoria Checa Padel Instructor who will put you through your paces and our monthly beach bum excercises to keep you feeling top.. So live for today, because tomorrow... well you know. Have an optimistic Octo-beer!

JJ the ED xx

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The Sentinella is eternally dedicated to Colin Checkley, the founder and editor of Sentinel Magazine. May he rest in peace. (Born; 1960 Died; 2004.)

Strange News: Deep repair SPA for your silicone lover...

American family decided to throw the creepy doll out in December of 2019. Weeks later, they found it inside a bench in their living room. “The kids insisted they didn’t put it there, and I believed them because they wouldn’t have dug through the garbage outside,” Madonia told the news...

that point, Elsa ceased to sing the English rendition of “Let It Go” altogether, speaking only Spanish when pressed. The family then double-bagged the bizarre doll and placed it at the bottom of their garbage which was taken out on garbage day. They went on a trip shortly after, but when they returned, Elsa too had come back, and was waiting in the backyard of their home. This time, the family mailed Elsa to a family friend in Minnesota, who taped the haunted doll to the front bumper of his truck. It doesn’t seem to have made its way back to Houston yet, as per Madonia’s latest February Facebook update on the creepy doll.

Go take a Bike!

Antequera is in the historical communication corridor between Upper and Lower Andalusía, has historically provided it with great cultural and economic riches, such as the numerous archaeological remains of various periods discovered on the territory. The Dolmens of El Romeral, Viera and Menga, the Efebo of Antequera (Ephebe of Antequera) and many other pieces in the City Museum are good examples of this. Antequera stretches out over the slopes of a hill at the foot of the Sierra de El Torcal (Torcal Mountains) in a network of streets of different character according to the historical period of their construction, dotted with countless monuments of interest: The Monuments complex of La Alcazaba, the Arco de los Gigantes, the Collegiate of Santa María, the Collegate of San Sebastián, the Arco del Nazareno, Copvent, the Santiago Church, the Basílica of Santo Domingo, etc. Beautiful geography for cyclists to enjoy....

Distance Approx 184km

Irish Guinness Stew Recipe!

Irish Guinness Stew Ingredients

2 pounds lamb, cut into cubes

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound carrots, sliced

2 medium onions, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1-1/2 cups chicken broth

1 can (12 ounces) Guinness stout

6 medium potatoes, cut into cubes

4 bay leaves

2 fresh thyme sprigs

2 fresh rosemary sprigs

2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons pepper

Cook in batches until it develops a lovely, rich brown color. Saute the veg, add garlic and cook for another minute or so,

then slowly pour in your chicken broth and Guinness.

Once assembled, cover with a lid and pop your Dutch oven into your oven. Let it bake away for about 1 ½ to 2 hours. Be sure to check on your stew every half hour or so and give it a gentle stir. The waiting can be tough! Once the gorgeous smells start filling your home, you may be tempted to rush things, but just let it simmer until the liquid thickens.

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Garlic may keep the bloodsuckers away but did you know...

Garlic, not only does it keep away the vampires but it also has many other attributes...

Garlic is technically what many people refer to as a superfood! That’s because it is highly rich in antioxidants. This means that it is likely to help your body’s cells fight against free radicals and can help to boost your immune system.

Garlic is thought to have astounding antifungal properties, too. In fact, some people make garlic water to help get rid of athlete’s foot.

Garlic is also thought to be a fantastic support for healthy blood pressure. This is largely thanks to its high levels of polysulfides, and the fact that its unique makeup can help you to manage a healthy level of cholesterol.

People have been flavoring their dishes and recipes with garlic for many years – in fact,

it’s thought that the Ancient Egyptians were readily consuming garlic as far back as 3,000 BC.

Garlic can grow really tall – taller than you might imagine! If left to persist on its own, its likely that a garlic will shoot up to four feet in height.

Garlic might be tasty, and beneficial to your health, but it can lead to some pretty bad breath! Weirdly enough, lemon is thought to combat this.

Garlic might be seen as something of a European staple, but like many, many things, it has firm roots in China.

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Job Recruitment: Helping Hands Carers £675 per week!

We’ll support your life-changing opportunity: become a live-in carer in the UK. Helping Hands Home Care was founded in 1989 to provide dedicated home care and supportpeople’s independence, and now we’re delivering person-centred care to over 6,000 families across England and Wales. What does it mean to be a carer? As a livein carer, you’ll support your customer with personal care, household chores and getting out and about. But above all, you’ll provide a constant source of companionship and emotional support. We can offer you a work visa. We’re offering exciting opportunities for people to strike the perfect work-life balance, living in Spain, and working in the UK. If you’ve got 6-12 months’ care experience and want to work in the UK, Helping Hands can now offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. We offer an award-winning induction and comprehensive training completely free of charge in

Spain. Helping Hands employees receive exclusive benefits. There are many benefits of becoming a live-in carer for Helping Hands and you’ll be employed directly by us with ongoing 24-hour support so that you can focus on the person you’re caring for. You are also entitled to statutory sick pay, paid annual leave and a pension scheme. You can earn up to £675 a week, and with free accommodation on placement, you don’t need to worry about hidden costs. The main advantage of joining us here at Helping Hands is the flexibility to experience andappreciate what means the most to you here in Spain whilst also travelling to the UK for placements. Whether you’re a British expat or a native of Spain, we are excited to bring more people on board to help us continue delivering the best possible support to our customers in their own homes - email spanishrecruitment@helpinghands.co.uk (see main advert on Page 14)

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If it’s not one thing it’s another! What do we know about this outbreak...?

Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox. Do not touch the rash or scabs of a person with monkeypox.

Do not kiss, hug, cuddle or have sex with someone with monkeypox.

Avoid contact with objects and materials that a person with monkeypox has used. Do not share eating utensils or cups with a person with monkeypox. Do not handle or touch the bedding, towels, or clothing of a person with monkeypox. Wash your hands often. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, especially before eating or touching your face and after you use the bathroom. The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing.

of contracting

The rash can initially look like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy.

Other symptoms of monkeypox can include: Fever, Chills, Swollen lymph nodes

Exhaustion, Muscle aches and backache

Headache

Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)

TPOXX can reduce the amount of the virus in the body. TPOXX is considered investigational for the treatment of monkeypox because sufficient data are not yet available on the safety and effectiveness of TPOXX in treating people with monkeypox.

What age will we reach living in Spain?

At 80yrs for men and 85yrs for women

Spaniards have the highest life expectancy in the EU and third worldwide

The Overseas Property Market – Why Spain?

For lifestyle Spain is hard to beat, it’s relaxed and easy-going, safe and child-friendly. Life expectancy rose by ten years between 1970 and 2015. At 80yrs for men and 85yrs for women Spaniards have the highest life expectancy in the EU and third worldwide. Only Japan and Switzerland do better and then only by a few months. The climate suits all tastes. It ranges from four seasons with a proper winter and lots of snow in the north to the sub-tropical south. The micro-climate zones on the Mediterranean coasts of Andalucía have the best winter temperatures on the European mainland. Even warmer winter temperatures are found in the Canary Islands which are often referred to as Europe’s Caribbean.

Spain’s beaches and marinas have more Blue Flags than any other country in the world, a total of 696 in 2021, that’s 4 more than in 2020 and an all-time high. And in fact, Spain has occupied the top spot every year since the scheme began in 1987. For the cultural tourist Spain has some of the oldest cities in the world and 49 UNESCO World Heritage sites. This puts it in third place globally, behind Italy (58) and China (56). Within Spain, Andalucía is the region with the highest number (8) of recognised sites.

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GBP/EUR exchange rate rocked by gas shortage fears and recession warnings Staying up to date with the latest currency news can help you time your transfers effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for over the month ahead… Latest currency news The GBP/EUR exchange rate continued to trade in a wide range over the past month, with the pairing fluctuating between a low of €1.16 and a three-month high of €1.19, while EUR/GBP traded between £0.83 and £0.85. What’s been happening? The euro trended higher through the middle of July, supported by the European Central Bank (ECB) as it delivered a shock 50bps interest rate hike. However EUR exchange rates then fell sharply as we headed into August amid fresh concern over a potential European gas shortage this winter. Meanwhile the pound fluctuated through July amid the uncertainty of the Conservative leadership election.

Sterling was then forced off its best levels in the wake of the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest interest rate decision. While the BoE also opted for a 50bps hike, GBP investors were spooked by the bank’s warning that the UK is likely to slip into a recession later this year. What do you need to look out for? Looking ahead, ongoing concerns over European energy security may continue to act as a headwind for the euro in the coming week. Although the prospect of another 50bps rate hike from the ECB may provide some respite for the single currency. Meanwhile the pound may remain vulnerable to losses while the UK government remains paralysed while we await the outcome of the Tory leadership race in early September. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 325,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.

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National Curry Week 3rd - 9th October

National Curry Week, what’s it all about?

The very first National Curry Week took place in October 1998 and was founded by the late Peter Grove. Peter was a prominent journalist who had fallen in love with curry. His vision was to drive awareness and appreciation of the burgeoning Indian restaurant industry, whilst also raising funds for charity. To this day National Curry Week honours this vision with its three core objectives:

HONOUR THE NATION’S FAVOURITE CUISINE CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT THE INDIAN RESTAURANT INDUSTRY RAISE MONEY FOR POVERTY FOCUSSED CHARITIES

The theme “Rethinking Tourism” will reflect this. It aims to inspire the debate around rethinking tourism for development, including through education and jobs, and tourism’s

impact on the planet and opportunities to grow more sustainably. Spice up your life and check out ww.nationalcurryweek.co.uk Starting on the 3rd until the 9th of October.

The BEST Ever Bloody Mary!

The world is seemingly divided into two camps, those who love Bloody Marys, and those who hate them. But we’re going to add a third to the mix: those who don’t like Bloody Marys, but maybe just haven’t found the right one yet.

2 scallion stems

½ jalapeño

1 (11.5-ounce) can tomato juice

1 heaping teaspoon jarred grated

horseradish, like Gold’s

1 ounce lemon juice

1 ounce pickle or caper brine

5 dashes Maggi Seasoning sauce

5 dashes hot sauce

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

3 ounces vodka

Preferred garnish, as desired, Combine

all ingredients except vodka and garnish in Mason jar or other large container. Stir until well combined, or mix in blender for smoother drink. Let rest in refrigerator at least 30min. In two pint glasses filled with ice, with salted or spiced rim, if preferred, add 1½ ounce vodka each. Top with Bloody Mary mix. Garnish with vegetables, lemon wedges, olives, capers, bacon.. you decide! Serves 2... enjoy the bloody pleasures....

Things Amazon don’t want you to know...

Just Walking To The Toilet & Back Can Take Up Your Whole Break Time!

We’ve all heard the rumours about unfair employment practices at Amazon, but one basic problem is the place is just so flipping big. Employees have very strict time limits of 15 or 30 minutes for their breaks, meaning that is the amount of time allowed between scanning an item. So if the toilet or break room is a 10 minute walk away… then sorry! In 2020, The Washington Post (which, ironically, is owned by Jeff Bezos) reported that Amazon had fired 2 employees who where openly critical of their working conditions during the pandemic. At the same time, workers in 74 warehouses and fulfilment centres tested positive for Covid. A bad week for Bezos all round. Of course, Amazon denied there was a connection between the firings and the criticism, but how easy is that to believe? If you must get

yourself a refurbed Alexia, beware. Voice recognition tech is still quite young and there are countless, some quite disturbing accounts of such devices going rogue. A woman found that her Echo had, without having being asked, sent recordings of private conversations to one of her husband’s employees. Amazon claimed that Alexia must have misheard a string of commands and confirmations, all during a conversation about flooring. Unlikely. That’s not the worst recording it could have shared of course. Be careful if you have a little helper set up by your bedside… Hmmmm OMG!!!!

This months “Building the bum of your dreams” is easier than you think: The Clam Shell It’s Name implies the way your legs and hips make a clamshell when doing the movement, This exercise will strengthen your hips and thigh muscle by stabilising your pelvic muscles and toning your glutes. For this exercise you have to lie on your left side with your hips and feet stacked, your knee should be flexed up to 90 degrees. Now raise your right knee as much as possible by you without lifting your

Time!

Maintain your BEACH BUM!

foot and left knee off the ground. Hold this position for a couple of seconds. then slowly lower your right knee over the left knee. You have to complete 20 repetitions on the right side, then you go for the left side. You can increase or decrease the repetition according to your ability and strength of muscles.

Solar Panels...one size does NOT fit all!

Solar panels are not one size fits all. They are chosen based on their specific application. Every home solar system is custom designed. For example, an expensive high-efficiency panel may perform just as well as a standard or economy panel under certain circumstances. Bigger is not always better. Which solar panel you choose depends a lot on these variables. When you meet with a solar consultant, they should ask you questions and closely examine your roof before recommending a specific type or brand of panel. This tells you that they are looking out for your best interest and not upselling you to a specific high-cost brand. Some photovoltaic panels are compatible with only specific types of inverters, some with all inverters, etc. Your panels and inverter must fit together like puzzle pieces. The type of system your home needs determines which inverters and panels are an option for you. The efficiency of a

panel tells you how well it converts sunlight into electricity. This is not as important of a metric as you may think. Modern solar panels all have very high efficiency, typically around 20%. The differences between panel efficiency ratings are negligible for the cost increase. The only time this might be of importance is if you are trying to maximize production in a small available space. The best way to determine which options may work for you would be to talk with a solar specialist. They are well versed in the complex nature of solar system design and will maximise your investment.

LAKE VIÑUELA - PUENTE DON MANUEL

Pubes, Everything you want to know but were afraid to ask!

Everything you wanted to know about pubic hair but were afraid to ask!

Colour, does the carpet match the curtains?

Pubic hair color stands alone and doesn’t depend on the color of the hair on your head. The color is determined by the amount of melanin (a pigment substance) in each hair, which can be different because the amount of melanin is different in different parts of your body. In most cases, the color of your pubic hair is closest to the natural color of your eyebrows. Throughout life, the melanin in your body decreases. This makes hair lighter and eventually grows gray, both on the head and in the pubic area.

Hair around the anus: everyone has it! Hair around the anus is absolutely normal. The distribution of hair, including on the genitals, is often due to genetics. Scientists still aren’t completely sure why anus hair grows. One popular theory is that the hair helps keep your smell around, which, in turn, attracts potential partners.

According to another theory, the hair softens

friction and prevents irritation.

Is it normal to have a lot of hair around my vagina?

Yes, it is normal to have a lot of hair around your vagina. Hair on the vulva and around the scrotum is normal. Everyone has pubic hair around their genitals, and it starts growing during puberty.

Pubic hair helps prevent dirt and bacteria from entering the vagina.

Is armpit hair the same as pubic hair?

Armpit hair is also known as axillary hair and grows in the underarm area. Pubic hair is darker and thicker body hair that grows in your genital region.

Barbarian

Cast: Georgina Campbell

The first thing to be said about Zach Cregger’s Barbarian is that you can’t really talk about it; to say too much about is not just to spoil its inherent surprises but to reduce its actual power. It’s a cinematic version of Fight Club, less of an actual narrative and more akin to a Godfrey Reggio attempt at experiential manipulation. It’s as if Cregger started with a white board filled with all the most transgressive imagery he could conjure in attempt to see how much he could manage to sneak into one film. The answer is ‘a lot’ in an assault so over the top it easily surpasses anything approaching horror and transcends to pure silliness more than once… and yet remains a consistent, unified whole even as it bounces wildly between extremes.

Random funny!

Two black eyes for two differnt reasons, just a slip of the toungue... Two blokes with matching black eyes spot each other in a bar.

One man approaches the other and says, “I’ll tell you my story if you tell me yours. How’d you get the black eye?”

The man responds, “It was a terrible mistake, really. I was trying to take the train to Tottenham this morning, and the lady at the ticket counter had the most exquisite, bigest rounded and firm beautiful breasts I had ever ever seen, they were absolutely amazing and I’d never seen anything like them in my life. I meant to ask politely, ‘May I have a ticket toTottenham,’ but my tongue slipped and I accidentally said, ‘May I have a ticket to Tit-tingham.’ She rightfully got angry and punched me in the face.” So I ended up with this shiner!

how can I help sir...?

The other man responds, “Yes, I suppose you deserved that. I sadly have a very similar story to tell behind my black eye... I was sitting down with my wife this morning at the breakfast table. I meant to say, ‘Honey, please pass the Cheerios,’ but my tongue slipped and I accidentally said, ‘You have ruined my bloody life!”

Hey! Did you know that

CBD Rocks will bring you reliable information and advice on CBD each month. We also offer free consultation service so that you can call upon us at any point! U Having difficulty falling asleep? suffering from insomnia? Or maybe you are a real early bird. A large group of people suffer from sleep problems, often called sleep disorders. In reality, and many don’t realise, a good night’s sleep is extremely important to function well. Sleeping well in general helps to avoid damage to your health. Chronic sleep disorders increase the risk of getting diseases and other health problems. They also cause decreased energy, concentration and memory problems, and even irritability.

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Although more scientific research needs to be done on how the endocannabinoid system works, CBD appears to be a natural alternative to prescription sleep aids. CBD generally causes no side effects and can be used by almost anyone. Tip on how to take CBD: Whilst CBD can help relax in the moment when taken twice a day everyday it will slowly allow your body to regulate itself, improving not only your sleep but many other ailments.

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Tunisia

Tunisia, country of North Africa. Tunisia’s accessible Mediterranean Sea coastline and strategic location have attracted conquerors and visitors through the ages, and its ready access to the Sahara has brought its people into contact with inhabitants of the African interior.According to Greek legend, Dido, a princess of Tyre, was the first outsider to settle among the native tribes of what is now Tunisia when she founded the city of Carthage in the 9th century BCE. Although the story is certainly apocryphal, Carthage nonetheless grew into one of the great cities and preeminent powers of antiquity, and its colonies and entrepôts were scattered throughout the western Mediterranean

Tunisia Population

region. Carthage fought a series of wars with its rival, Rome. Rome prevailed in the mid2nd century BCE, razed Carthage, and ruled the region for the following 500 years. In the 7th century Arab conquerors converted the native Berber (Amazigh) population of North Africa to Islam.

GaryOldman

Gary Leonard Oldman was born on March 21, 1958 in New Cross, London, England, to Kathleen (Cheriton), a homemaker, and Leonard Bertram Oldman, a welder. He won a scholarship to Britain’s Rose Bruford Drama College, in Sidcup, Kent, where he received a B.A. in theatre arts in 1979. for which he received Time Out’s Fringe Award for Best Newcomer of 1985-1986 and the British Theatre Association’s Drama Magazine Award as Best Actor for 1985. Before fame, he was employed as a worker in assembly lines, and as a porter in an operating theater. He also got jobs selling shoes and beheading pigs while supporting his early acting career!

How to improve your sleep patterns...

Many factors can interfere with a good night’s sleep — from work stress and family responsibilities to illnesses. It’s no wonder that quality sleep is sometimes elusive.

You might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep. However, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these simple tips.

1. Stick to a sleep schedule

Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don’t need more than eight hours in bed to be well rested.

Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, including weekends. Being consistent reinforces your body’s sleep-wake cycle.

If you don’t fall asleep within about 20 minutes of going to bed, leave your bedroom and do something relaxing. Read or listen to soothing music. Go back to bed when you’re

tired. Repeat as needed, but continue to maintain your sleep schedule and wake-up time.

2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink Don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed. In particular, avoid heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of bedtime. Discomfort might keep you up.

Sleep patterns cont.

Nicotine, caffeine and alcohol deserve caution, too. The stimulating effects of nicotine and caffeine take hours to wear off and can interfere with sleep. And even though alcohol might make you feel sleepy at first, it can disrupt sleep later in the night.

3. Create a restful environment

Keep your room cool, dark and quiet. Exposure to light in the evenings might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Avoid prolonged use of light-emitting screens just before bedtime. Consider using roomdarkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.

Doing calming activities before bedtime, such as taking a bath or using relaxation techniques, might promote better sleep.

4. Limit daytime naps

Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep. Limit naps to no more than

one hour and avoid napping late in the day. However, if you work nights, you might need to nap late in the day before work to help make up your sleep debt.

5. Include physical activity in your daily routine

Regular physical activity can promote better sleep. However, avoid being active too close to bedtime.

Spending time outside every day might be helpful, too.

6. Manage worries

Try to resolve your worries or concerns before bedtime. Jot down what’s on your mind and then set it aside for tomorrow. Stress management might help. Start with the basics, such as getting organized, setting priorities and delegating tasks. Meditation also can ease anxiety.

THE QUEEN IS DEAD

GOD SAVE THE KING!

in the Armed Forces, Elizabeth is patron to more than 600 charities and organizations.

5. The monarch has made 260- plus official overseas visits to 116 countries around the world.

6. In an average year, Elizabeth hosts more than 50,000 people at various banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and garden parties at Buckingham Palace.

7. Her Majesty has launched more than 20 ships. The first was the battleship HMS Vanguard in 1944, and the most recent was her namesake aircraft carrier, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, in December 2017.

8. The sovereign has given out approximately 90,000 Christmas puddings to staff. How sweet!

9. Ever since her father, King George VI, gave her a Brownie box camera, Elizabeth has been a keen photographer and loves taking pictures of her family.

Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 96 years old after becoming the longest-reigning British monarch. The news came after Buckingham Palace announced that she was put on medical supervision early Thursday. As the world mourns her death, and Prince Charles succeeds to the throne, we’re honoring the Queen’s legacy by looking back at her long life and the immense talents, fascinations and gifts she possessed.

1. Her Majesty is fluent in French and often speaks the language for audiences and at state visits without the need for an interpreter.

2. During her reign, the queen has received more than 3.5 million letters — and counting. Talk about a full inbox!

3. She’s bestowed some 404,500 honors and awards.

4. From the British Red Cross to regiments

10. She’s sat for over 130 official portraits, including a 3-D holographic image created in 2003 in honor of the island of Jersey’s 800year allegiance to the English throne.

11. She sent a message of congratulations to the Apollo 11 astronauts for the first moon landing in 1969, which was later deposited there in a metal container.

12. Her first horse was a Shetland pony named Peggy. The avid equestrian now has some two dozen racehorses in training each season.

13. Her Majesty once demoted a footman and cut his salary for giving her corgis whiskey!

14. In addition to lace-trimmed pillows and its own chefs, the luxurious nine-carriage Royal Train comes with a hard-and-fast rule — no bumpy tracks while the queen is taking her 7:30 a.m. bath!

15. There’s a private ATM (only for royals!) she could use at Buckingham Palace.

How does your garden grow...

Steps for keeping your garden in shape in Spain:

Removing the pests. Disease and pests can eat through your garden and make it look awful, kill your plants and cause infestations you really could do without. The first tip for cleaning out the garden is to sort your pest issues out and call in an exterminator for those pesky bugs that just won’t let go! Maintain your compost pile. You don’t want to have any issues when it comes to your compost, so make sure that you prevent mold growth and seeds from blooming in your compost bin. Re-line the bin and make sure that the lid stays firmly closed. You can spread the compost over your perennial plants and feed them nutrients along the way. It protects from weed growth, too! Clear up the vegetable patch in your garden if you have the chance. You want to know that your vegetables can thrive and grow

without being strangled by weeds and that means raking, pulling back, and clearing off dead leaves. The compost can keep them looking good for springtime, and that’s what you want for your plants.

Even if you’re not a fully-fledged flower- or veggie master, knowing what types of plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables you can grow in Spain might come in quite handy. Especially if you like the sound of becoming selfsufficient, so that you can live on a varied and healthy Mediterranean diet.

Golf tips from the “19th Hole!”

It’s been said before, “Golf is a simple game made difficult by those who play it!”

Now before we start, this blog has been generated from a series of Golfing Exercises for seniors, some of which I have adopted. Others are beyond this old body’s capability. So…..please don’t shoot the messenger!!

With a new season about to kick off I thought it might be useful to stretch all those muscles that have lain dormant under the Andalucian sun for the past 3-4 months, the accompanying excess booze has done little to enhance your flexibility..Golf is a sport played by millions of people around the world and it can be great exercise if you take care to maintain proper balance, body alignment, muscular strength and range-of-motion. Most golfers need a lot of strength to keep golf going well. But when you reach a later stage in life, your body loses some of its power, and muscles have become much less pronounced. It is important to know the right exercises for seniors. Strength and stretching golf exercises for seniors. Here’s an overview of some exercises that might help your golf game. Shoulder Stretches Do these stretches before and after a round to help prevent shoulder stiffness and injuries. Stand with the arm at your side. Lean forward so you feel a stretch in your back. Place an uninjured hand on the opposite hip to increase stretch. Bring arms out wide, raise up on tiptoe, then bend down as far as possible without pain or discomfort through the back of the shoulders. Repeat both sides for 1 minute each. Neck Stretch Do this exercise before and after golfing to prevent neck stiffness and pain while playing golf. While sitting on the floor, use both hands to pull head towards your chest. Pull gently while trying to keep your head straight and looking forward while doing this exercise. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat 10 times. Seated Trunk Rotation Do this to increase flexibility in the lower back and hip flexors. Sit on a chair with your legs stretched at a 90-degree angle. Rotate onto your right side as far as possible without pain or

discomfort through your lower back and hip flexors. Rotate as far as you can on the other side through the same range of motion. Repeat both sides for 1 minute each.

Leg Swings This exercise improves range of motion in the hip, knee and ankle joints as well as your lower back. Stand on the right side of a step or box with your left leg, back to the step. Place hands on hips and swing your left leg forward and backward for 30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat.

Seated Hip Stretch This exercise stretches your hips, where most injuries occur. It is easy to do at home with a chair for support. Sit on the chair with the feet flat on the floor, bend the knees. Make sure the back should be straight. Take one hand to gently pull toward the knee. Russian Twist This exercise will help you to strengthen your hamstrings and buttocks muscles in addition to improving balance and stability. Sit on the floor, knees slightly bent. Place a light weight ball on the ground in front of you. Hold it with both hands, arms fully extended at your sides. Twist your body to the left and bend down while keeping your elbows straight. When you feel a stretch through the side, return to start position and twist to the right while bending down. Repeat for 45 seconds per side for a total of 3 sets. That’s it for now – I’m knackered just thinking about any or all of the above! There are other exercises you can do – maybe keep those back for later. So… get yourself off to a flying start and get a jump (please, not literally) on the competition.

Written by Squadron Leader Shackleton

Turtles

Sea turtles are large, air-breathing reptiles that inhabit tropical and subtropical seas throughout the world. Their shells consist of an upper part (carapace) and a lower section (plastron). Hard scales (or scutes) cover all but the leatherback, and the number and arrangement of these scutes can be used to determine the species.

Sea turtles come in many different sizes, shapes and colors. The olive ridley is usually less than 100 pounds, while the leatherback typically ranges from 650 to 1,300 pounds! The upper shell, or carapace, of each sea turtle species ranges in length, color, shape and arrangement of scales.

Sea turtles do not have teeth, but their jaws have modified “beaks” suited to their particular diet. They do not have visible ears but have eardrums covered by skin. They hear best at low frequencies, and their sense of smell is excellent. Their vision underwater is good, but they are nearsighted out of water. Their streamlined bodies and large flippers make them remarkably adapted to life at sea. However, sea turtles maintain close ties to land.

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The Billionaire’s boys club is full of four wheeled flying machines and the bit of flash owned by Elon Musk is quite an eye opener. But hold on a minute, doesn’t he champion electric powered vehciles? Elon Musk (€182.1 billion) is known for his innovative mind and off-the-wall ideas. This is the same guy who sold the public flamethrowers and bought the original Lotus from The Spy Who Loved Me to make it a real submarine. McLaren has been known for making cars that are comfortable as well as fast, and he was so impressed with it that he started Tesla to try to outdo the McLaren. He drove it every day until he crashed it after adding 11,000 miles to it when Peter Theil asked him, “What can this thing do?” That was in 2012. Now he famously drives a Tesla Model S but in all honesty, does he have a choice? And how long until he makes a center-driver Tesla to match the F1?

Wonder Drugs That Changed The World!

Wonder drugs that changed the world!

1) Pfizer launched its “little blue pill” in March 1998. Within the first year, the erectile dysfunction drug had racked up first-year sales of €788 million. It currently takes in more than €2 billion per year. More importantly, it has revitalized the sex lives of millions of people. It’s not a lifesaver, admittedly, but its users would argue that it’s certainly a quality-of-life saver.

2) The Pill -Contraception was a taboo subject in the 1920s when Austrian scientist Ludwig Haberlandt first proposed using hormones as a way to prevent contraception. And it wasn’t until 1960 that the first birth control pill was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Beyond its obvious purpose, the pill can also ease cramps and PMS symptoms and can actually make your skin clearer.

3) Insulin Discovered in 1921, insulin

dramatically changed and often saved the lives of people with diabetes. Prior to its discovery, patients suffering from the disease were put on near-starvation diets so their bodies were able to process the sugars they needed. But the discovery that the insulin hormone would help convert sugar into energy offered an alternative.

4) AZT, was one of the biggest breakthroughs in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It’s not a cure, of course, but it was the first drug to block the enzymes HIV.

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10.In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all the world’s nuclear weapons combined.

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5. Honey is the only natural food made without destroying any life.

4. A snail can sleep for three years.

3. The most common name in the world is Mohammed.

2. The cigarette lighter was invented before the match

1. Hummingbirds are the only animals that can fly backward

Horoscopes

by Juanita Banana of Banana Moon Yoga Therapy, Studio, Travel & Retreats...

ARIES: March 21- April 20

The best way to handle difficulties is to go with the flow and consider looking at them from a whole new perspective, allowing you to gain a greater understanding of a previously confounding situation! Take charge when the opportunity arises as, with this new perspective, comes natural leadership.

TAURUS: April 21- May 21

If you’re feeling insecure, address the situation as soon as possible. There’s a lot of excitement coming your way as October begins so don’t let a misunderstanding ruin your mood. Be aware and ready for a potential power struggle around the 8 th and 9 th .

GEMINI: May 22- June 21

Analise the pros and cons of a political situation at work. Get out your abacus and start crunching numbers as calculations are going to be very important this month. Doublecheck your bank account balance. Do a cost/benefit analysis of your current level of happiness and potential future happiness based on a number of different criteria.

CANCER: June 22- July 22

If you’re getting cold feet about a new partnership, romantic or business, hold off on making things oficial and take a little more time before committing. Listen to your intuition. Head to the gym or do some yoga to help find balance and allow problems to melt away.

LEO: July 23- August 23

Enough with the shortsighted struggles for supremacy — they make you unhappy and reduce your chances of achieving what you really want. As the month begins, do an honest self-assessment of what skirmishes are worth undertaking and what points you can reasonably let go.

VIRGO: August 24- September 22

Your intellectual curiosity is going to lead you

in all kinds of fascinating new directions, so if you have an idea, follow it! You could be making all kinds of new discoveries now that will be shape your personal and professional life for years to come.

LIBRA: September 23- October 22

Building towards mid-month, your energy is high and your attitude is excellent. Details are not as important as the big picture, so look at things as globally as you can. By the 26th, things could not be going better.

SCORPIO: October 23- November 21

You’re feeling good, you’re looking great and everybody wants to be your friend. Plus, you’re feeling attuned to the world and at one with your fellow human beings. Wondering what’s going on? Don’t worry about itsometimes things just go your way!

SAGITTARIUS: November 22- December 21 You’re in a quiet, private and meditative space. If you would rather sit alone, light a candle and listen to the sound of your own breath, then cancel what you had planned and spend some time communing with yourself and getting what you need. The more you know about how you’re feeling, the more equipped you’ll be to make good decisions.

CAPRICORN: December 22- January 20

If you’re feeling detached, an observer of your own life. ask yourself is something going on that’s making you more uncomfortable than you’re admitting to? As difficult as it may be, start getting in touch your emotions and you’ll find whatever was frightening you is not as badas you thought.

AQUARIUS: January 21- February 19

You may be feeling a little bit underappreciated, perhaps from resentment about your position at work or a family dynamic. Calmly and politely insist on being taken seriously.

Jokes ha ha :)

Whats you father’s occupation?

Asked the school secretary, filling in the forms at the start of the academic year. “He’s a magician,” said the small boy. “How interesting! What’s his favorite trick? “Sawing people in half.” “Really? Now, next question. Any brothers or sisters?’ “Yes, one half brother and two half-sisters.”

A Mexican guy comes riding up to the border on his bicycle with two big sacks over his shoulders.

He tells the border guard that the sacks are full of sand, but the guard doesn’t believe him.

The guard detains the guy, and rips open the bags, but there’s nothing but sand.

He even has the sand analyzed, only to find that it really is just sand. And the sack is just a plain sack.

Two days later, the same thing happens. And then it happens again, two days after that. Every time, that guy is on the bike carrying nothing but sand. This goes on for seven years. It drives the border guard crazy. He loses his job because of it.

One day, he tracks the Mexican guy down and says to him, “I’m no longer a border guard so you’re off the hook, but I have to know what is it that you’re smuggling in that f##king sand?”

The bicycle guy smiles at him and says, “I bring bicycles across the border señor!”

The local job office in Glasgow was advertising for a bikini waxing assistant. Job discription: removing ladies panties, make them comfortable and easily accessible for waxing. Then after waxing, apply soothing

oils gently to the areas after waxing. I didn’t sound difficult, so of course I had to ask..!

Excuse me, where can I apply for the waxing assistants job?”

The woman at the desk looked at the man with a smirk and said, “do you know how to get to Manchester?”

“Yes I said, but is that where the job is?”

“No”she replied, “ but that’s where the back of the que is, good luck!”

A typical macho man married a typical good looking lady, and after the wedding, he laid down the following rules. “I’ll be home when I want, if I want, what time I want, and I don’t expect any hassle from you. I expect a great dinner to be on the table, unless I tell you that I won’t be home for dinner. I’ll go hunting, fishing, boozing, and card playing when I want with my old buddies, and don’t you give me a hard time about it. Those are my rules. Any comments?” His new bride said, “No, that’s fine with me. Just understand that there will be sex here at seven o’clock every night, whether you’re here or not.”

As an airplane is about to crash, a female passenger jumps up frantically and announces, “If I’m going to die, I want to die feeling like a woman.” She removes all her clothing and asks, “Is there someone on this plane who is man enough to make me feel like a woman?” A man stands up, removes his shirt and says, “Here you go, iron this!”.

** A tough looking group of hairy bikers are riding when they see a girl about to jump off a bridge, so they stop. The leader, a big burly

Jokes ha ha :)

man, gets off his bike and says, “What are you doing?” “I’m going to commit suicide,” she says. While he doesn’t want to appear insensitive, he also doesn’t want to miss an opportunity, so he asks, “Well, before you jump, why don’t you give me a kiss?” She does, and it is a long, deep, lingering kiss. After she’s finished, the tough, hairy biker fully aroused says, “Wow! That was the best kiss I’ve ever had! I would marry you! Why are you committing suicide?” “My parents don’t like me dressing up like a girl…”

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine, they laid down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” Watson replied, “I see millions and millions of stars.” “What does that tell you?” Watson pondered for a minute. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies, and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and that we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. So then Holmes, what does it tell you?” Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke. “It tells me that someone has stolen our bloody tent Watson!”

A guy and his wife are sitting and watching a boxing match on television. The husband sighs and complains and get’s all

frustrated and annoyed as he expected to be entertained and enjoy the excitement, “This is disappointing. It only lasted for 30 seconds, what a complete flop!” “Good,” replied his wife. “Now you know how I always feel.”

Two guys were playing golf. On the tee, Jack hit his shot way left of the fairway in some buttercups. Bob proceeded to hit and his ball went way off to the right in the bushes. Jack eventually found his ball and proceeded to hit in the buttercups. All of a sudden, he heard a big *POOF* and a fairy appeared. She proceeded to say to Jack that she was Mother Nature and that she was really upset at him for damaging the buttercups. She said, ‘’Jack, for all the damage that you did to my buttercups, you will not have any butter to put on your toast in the morning for the next month. No, as a matter of fact, I am so upset at you that you won’t have any butter for the whole next year! That should teach you a lesson so you won’t hurt my creations.” *POOF* She disappeared. Jack, stunned by what just happened, called out, “Bob! Bob! Come over here here quick!” Bob replied, “Wait a sec. I’m hitting my shot and I’ll be right over.” Jack yelled back at Bob, “Where are you?” Bob answered, “I’m over here in the pussy willows.” Jack shouted back, “Don’t hit the ball Bob! For the love of God, don’t hit the ball!”

2 couples always meet up for a game of bridge. One night the usual couple cancelled, the new bloke got bored and made small talk to bond with the other.. “Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don’t have a good partner, you’d better have a good hand!”

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1) In 1916 which American become the world`s first billionaire?

2) Registered at 118.1 decibels, for what did Paul Hunn set a world record?

3) What name did George Foreman give to all five of his sons?

4) Why is white chocolate not actually chocolate?

5) Which product derived its name from the French for ‘velvet hook?

6) What is the name of a ?! (i.e. a question mark followed by an exclamation mark)?

7) If the mother of a liger is a tiger, then what is its father?

8) What is the only fruit whose seeds grow on the outside?

9)In 1956, which American became Princess of Monaco?

10) What phrase meaning ‘disdain for something one wants but cannot have’ comes from a story about a fox being unable to reach some fruit in a tree? food in 1810?

11) Which diarist lived at 263 Prinsengracht, Amsterdam?

12) A portmanteau of which three words were used to give Durex condoms their name?

13) In 2019, who was named by Forbes as the youngest “self-made billionaire ever”?

14) Which ubiquitous household object gets its name from the Latin word meaning ‘admire’ or ‘to wonder at’?

15) Does the Statue Of Liberty hold a torch in her right or left hand?

In basketball, what is the onomatopoeic name given to a perfect shot that hits nothing but net?

Complete this famous Ernest Hemmingway six word story: ‘For sale, baby shoes, ……’.

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What’s On in your area and things to do on the Costa Del Sol! (Changes may apply due to COVID restrictions)

Every Wednesday - The Malaga Picasso Museum is offering free guided tours in English which is included in the price of admission. Starts 11.30am.

Every Friday - Boot sale at Los Arcos on the road to Cartama - Coin. Come and sell your unwanted things + bric a brac.

WEEKLY STREET MARKETS

Monday - Marbella, Torrox, Alora & Riviera del Sol.

Tuesday - Fuengirola, Marbella, Benihavis, Algeciras & Tarifa.

Wednesday - Arroyo (flea market in paloma park) La Cala & Alhaurin de la Torre. Thursday - Torremolinos, Alhaurin del Grande & San Pedro.

Friday - Arroyo, Tivoli & Paloma Park, Mijas Costa & Marbella.

Saturday - Puerta Banus, Mijas Costa, Coin, Istan, Estepona, Ojen Pueblo & Fuengirola Flee Market.

Sunday - Fuengirola (Mosque), Torremolinos Flea Market, La Trocha Boot Fair, Coin, Estepona, San Roque & Sotogrande, Mijas Hipodromo Boot Fair, Calypso Calahonda.

Age Concern Fuengirola y Mijas - now have three locations where you can pop in to catch up with old friends and make new ones. We meet every Thursday at the pensioners building in Los Boliches around the corner from Los Boliches station.

El Torcal - 13kms south of Antequera. A land under the sea some 100 million years ago. Fossils are continually being unearthed. The park has striking karst formations with rock structures with names like the sphinx, the jug, the camel and the screw.

CAC contemporary art gallery

The CAC offers fantastic contemporary artists a chance to exhibit their works. Located in Central Malaga near the Port. Cafe and Shop.

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Check listings for regular shows! C/ Emancípación, s/n, Fuengirola 29640

POMPIDOU CENTRE MALAGA

Different sections with different art, that transfers you from place to place, age and age - Muelle Uno Málaga Port.

LUX MUNDI

Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre (Foundation Lux Mundi Centro Ecumenico), Calle Nueva No 3, Fuengirola, 29640.

Opening hours Monday to Friday 10.00 to 13.00 Tel 952 474 840 Email luxmundif@gmail.com

Feria Virgen del Rosario Fuengirola, from 6th to 12th of October

The Feria del Rosario held in honour of the patron saint of Fuengirola. It is one of the most outstanding in Andalusia due to its typicality, the traditional costumes. But above all for the great prominence given to the horses and beautiful, decorated carriages.

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