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Mobile Homes for sale and rent long and short term

high quality specialists in antique & modern re-upholstery

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entertainment at miraflores Sat 27th Sept - 7.30pm NYE Tickets Now Available

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sofas, chairs, wing chairs, corner units, stools, headboards.....

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Nail traps found on rambling route

Photo by: David Jackson

Photo wins a prize in the Antas photo commpetition!

Hueral Overa local cycling club Indalbike have found a number of home made nail traps hidden on local rambling routes.

The traps, large nails hammered into bits of wood before being hidden in the dust (spiky end up) seem designed to stop cyclists, but as the Guardia point out – step on one of these and you could be left too injured to walk home, miles from anywhere.

And coming down a hill on a bike at high speed and hitting one of these things could cause a very nasty

This little photo of mine won silver tell you! prize in the Antas photo competition, Source: www.davidjackson.info accident. awarded at the feria last Huercal Overa townhall have ordered weekend. the locales to sweep local routes, and For those of you who are are working with the Guardia Civil to interested, it was taken track the perpetrator. They haven’t said from the big cliffs over The Best school for people like you! how many they’ve found, but a number the river. It was almost Would you like to have been located, so someone has the end of me – fumbling learn Spanish? about through the thorn been busy.

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If you haven’t been to Yorkshire Linen for a while, now is a great time to visit and see the new collections.

Choose from beautiful bedding and a huge range of curtains, cushions, voiles and accessories.

You’ll also find all your everyday essentials such as pillows, protectors, duvets, sheets and towels.

security grills - garden gates & railings spiral staircases - motorised sliding gates garage doors - ornate gazebos

between Amigos Bowling & Mora oil, poligono industrial, arboleas

New Season New Style Treat your home to a fresh new look

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TIGER BREAD whole €2,99 ½ sliced €1,59

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Shop Tele: 950 951 494 avenida america 21, albox butchers tele: 634 372 188 open 9am - 2pm

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F.A.C.E. Start The New Season With A Donation To Little Owls.

F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone) kicked of the new season of fundraising and donating activities by making a donation of a light weight wheelchair to “The Little Owls” at Hostel Meson in Arboleas.

“The Little Owls” is a voluntary, practical support group, who provide emotional and practical support to persons who are living with terminal illnesses, or to those people who are bereaved, and even to people who are simply just lonely. In fact “The Little Owls” will try and assist any one who may need help with in the Arboleas and Partaloa area.

“The Little Owls” can provide a listening ear, and also help to talk through any worries a person might have. They can provide information on local services available to those needing further help, and can also offer practical assistance in the form of shopping, ironing and assisting people to visit hospitals or doctors.

For those that need it, “The Little Owls” can also provide companionship by dropping in to some ones home, maybe just for a cup of coffee and a chat. They can also provide various bits of equipment i.e. Zimmer frames, commodes and wheelchairs on short term loans.

Finally “The Little Owls” can also offer carers, a short break from their caring

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role, even if it is only for a few hours a week. Being able to leave your loved one with some one you can trust, can make such a big difference, and it can make things for the general carer just that little bit easier.

If you would like assistance from “The Little Owls”, or just want more information , please e-mail littleowls@ hotmail.es F.A.C.E. are pleased to support “The Little Owls” and it is hoped that this affiliation will continue long into the future.

Should you be interested in joining F.A.C.E., who are always on the look out for new members to join their dedicated team, or you would like further information regarding F.A.C.E., please contact Adele Wrigglesworth (F.A.C.E. President) on telephone number 667 255 094 or look up the F.A.C.E Facebook Page, or visit the F.A.C.E. Web Site at www.face-charity.com Richard B. Tolman.

Photographed - From Left To Right - Representing F.A.C.E.- Amanda Maunders, Gilly Elliott-Binns, Lorraine Cundy, Pauline Marshall and F.A.C.E. President Adele Wrigglesworth. Representing “The Little Owls”, Founder Member Cathie Ringrose with Tina Huntly and Jean Leighton.

Translations, Conveyancing, NIE, Wills & Inheritance Residencias, Cadastre, Notary / Court Appearances, etc.

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MARIO REDONDO Is a professional and energetic solicitor for all your legal and financial needs

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Let us look after your home this summer city life. They often feature minimal design and repeated patterns for maximum effect.

Mediterranean gardens Mediterranean gardens can be formal or informal, and take their inspiration from the shrubby vegetation of the hot, dry climates of the south of France, Italy and Spain. Gravel is often used between drifts of drought-tolerant plants, including lavender, olive trees, rosemary and vines. This is a style that can adapt well to the British climate, but some Mediterranean plants dislike winter wet and will need protection in a cooler climate.

Contemporary gardens Whatever your tastes and lifestyle, there will be a garden design style to suit you

Choose your style

Urban gardens City gardens have to tick lots of boxes, providing outdoor space for planting, relaxation, play and entertaining. Usually in a relatively small area, they need clever designs to make them work well. Most urban gardens become either functional spaces or plant-filled havens into which you can escape hectic

General Maintenance MARIO www.mariostanciu.weebly.com mariostanciu07@gmail.com

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Call Richard on 608 673 681 or 662 422 170

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SMITH PLUMBING SL official gas installers to Spanish Regs IG II New Installations Safety Checks Gas Boletins Issued Fully Insured 19 years experience in this area

Tel: 950 468 041

Crisp, clean lines are an intrinsic part of contemporary design, which can be applied to either small or larger gardens. Equally important is the use of space, geometric layout and the absence of too many fussy details and clutter. This all adds up to a garden that could be the perfect antidote to a hectic lifestyle - dynamic yet relaxing.

Materials tend to be natural and timeless such as stone, slate and wood, and plants become just one part of the architecture – think clipped hedges, specimen trees and simple blocks of planting.

Water is often used to create reflection, movement or sound.

Read more on: www.rhs.org.uk

removals & Storage

De Lima’s

Pet Sitting

Ken & Jackie Dog & Cat Sitter service

Mojacar Playa, next to Hotel Sal Marina

• Your home or ours • Honest & trust worthy • 5 years experience of all types of animals • References available on request

Removals & Storage Local • National • International Weekly service to and from the UK Tlf: marc 647 006 183 E: enquiries@decimas.biz www.delimas.biz

Painting & Decorating

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why not let us give your home a new look and brighten up your house Call Steve for a FREE Quote Tel: 622 899 167

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Pool Maintenance S&S Services

Pool cleaning/ maintenance/gardening Sue & Steve Barham El Rulador Bellavista Arboleas 950 449 675 600 212 335 or 627 625 805 elbarhams@hotmail.com

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Roquetas Fishermen Want Old Permits Returned

By Martin Shortland

Fishermen in the port of Roquetas are planning to take action in order to recover the fishing permits they once held. The Association of Ship Owners based in the port want to reclaim what they call ‘their right’ to catch blue fin tuna, which years ago was one of the main catches. Roquetas was traditionally an important port for tuna fishing, the waters of the Cabo de Gata and the Seco de Olivo provided abundant supplies of the valuable fish.

But all that changed fifteen years ago when the quota system was introduced. Severe restrictions were imposed, mainly to protect what was then considered to be an endangered species, mainly caused by over fishing.

In the subsequent years, according to President of the Association, Antonio Rodriguez, the blue fin has recovered

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and it’s now common to see them again as they migrate through the local waters.

Talking to me last weekend, he said, “The local fishermen are artisanal, unlike the big boats, we use hooks and line, so we can never over fish any of the larger varieties like tuna.”

The large fleets which come into the Mediterranean seeking this valuable catch are not concerned with what damage they cause; they use nets which trawl up everything in the way.

He added, “They are only interested in the tuna, everything else they catch is thrown over the side – it’s a terrible situation.”

They are often assisted by aircraft and helicopters who can help track the shoals of fish. The local fishermen still use the methods inherited through the generations and they are now bringing pressure on the local authorities to help them. Mr Rodriguez has written to the Fishing Board of Andalucia and also sent a copy to the government in Madrid. As he explained to me, “We only want to be allowed to return to the ways we used to fish for tuna before the restrictions were introduced.”

Another worrying aspect of this story is the number of private boats which are now operating out of the port and catching tuna. It’s against the law and the Guardia Civil has increased the number of patrols checking on small

recreational craft. Last year, over 100 people were caught in possession of tuna at sea and were arrested and subsequently fined. Repeat offenders are liable to a prison sentence if caught again.

Ladies Day In the Garden Tomorrow 11am - 3pm

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Thursday 11th September

Come join us in the garden at La Vida on This Thurs 10th July 11 - 2 pm Local Stalls & Crafts All AllWelcome Welcome

Sue Scott Medium/Master Healer• Anna(Tarot) (Tarot) Lesley Frillies • M+S Underwear • Anna • PetSupplies Supplies•Silver • Silver Semi PreciousJewellery Jewellery •Pet Semi Precious • Hand Made Cards • Rascal Designs •Hand Made Cards •Rascal Designs • Free Blood Pressure Checks by Almeria Angels ••Reiki Reiki•Jewellery • Jewellerywith withEvi Evi

Teri Hair Stylist & Sandra are in. Beauty Salon is Open Pedro & Maria Serving FreshServed Tapas with a drink.

Enjoy the views.

Lunch from 12.

See map on our main advert on P.29

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ALL ORGANIC PRODUCTS UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER

Buy organic, know what’s in your food!

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Tyres, Services, Spare Parts & Rapid Mechanic repairs Neumaticos y Servicios Albox, S.L Behind the BP, 04800 Albox (Almeria) Tel: 950 430 855 - Fax: 950430 855

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Crystal Cave joins

Punto Casi Nuevo – The Nearly New Shop Visit Punto Casi Nuevo on their new website www. youwantitihaveit.com where you will find great deals on all toiletries, furniture, household products and much more. Click and collect or parcel service available.

Serendipity

What’s Your Lucky Charm?

Crystal Angels Energy Stones Jewellery Birth Stones Hanging Crystals Crystal Man of Almeria is now in Serendipity Opening hours:10am - 2pm Mon - Sat We will be happy to open outside these hours!

Crystal Man of Almeria

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BP Garage Large Selection of Dyes & Embossing Folders

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Or if you are passing why not come in and browse around. We are still offering all the usual services which include transportation of all your goods and pets to the UK. We are fully registered DEFRA & TRACE Total Entertainment is the place to book your coach trips and mini breaks this autumn. Visit both shopping centres in Murcia on 25th September for just 12€pp. Spend 2 nights in October in a 4 star hotel in Cordoba for just 195€pp. Call in for details of our trips to Ronda in November & Granada in December. Don’t forget our cosy 10-seater Mini Cinema showing films in English 6 days a week from just 3€pp. A great way to escape the sun on a hot afternoon. Beer, wine, soft drinks & popcorn are all just 1€, or cool down with an ice cream and enjoy the air conditioning! You can watch all the latest releases, classic films and we have a large range of children’s favourites too. Call or call in for more details.

CENTRO MEDICO Y PSICOTECNICO Virgen del Saliente

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SINCE 1993 •EXCHANGE OF INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENSES •OBTAINING & RENOVATION OF DRIVING LICENSE •OBTAINING & RENOVATION OR PERMISSIONS OF WEAPON •POSSESION OF DANGEROUS DOGS

RESIDENTS of Spain who continue to use a UK driving license need to have a medical certificate, that is precise to deliver together with another documentation in Traffic in Almeria, which we do for you of free form.

C/Ramon y Caja, s/n, bajo (Esq, Meson La Caldera) 04800 ALBOX (Almeria)

950 431 535 - 607 472 760- 677 324 344 email:crcvirgendelsaliente@hotmail.com facebook: psicotecnico virgen del saliente

THE NEARLY NEW SHOP MUEBLES Y MAS

Tel: 642 953 309

Google me for a new way of shopping online www.youwantitihaveit.com Avda. 28 de Febrero No 30. Albox C.P 04800

Lulu’s

shop in Albox – as well as everything you might expect from your local computing shop, such as Tablets, Smart Phones and a huge range of computer accessories, Raquel also has a range of other goods including: scented diffusers with new scents to choose from including Anti-Mosquito sets & refills to keep those annoying insects at bay; SIM cards for any mobile phone (and Raquel can also top up your mobile phone’s existing SIM)! Pop in for more details of what she has to offer, including an excellent technical service. Raquel speaks good English, so you’ll have no problems being understood!! Find Inford@tox at Longo’s Square or for more information call 950 633 223 or check out Facebook.

to advertise in the next albox feature give rachael a call on: 950 121 936

Lulu’s Dog Grooming Parlour - City & Guilds trained Lisa looks after and handles all dogs with the utmost care. Lisa opened after years of working for various vets in and around the area. So much was the demand for her skills that she opened parlour of her own next to Eurowise on Avda. Lepanto.

Your pet will certainly be pampered after a visit there!

Lisa also stocks a wide accessories for your pooch., plus Scalibor, flea, tick & dental treatments and the cheapest prices on Royal Canine food in the area!

For more information or to book an appointment call 950 952 940 / 697 569 750 Crystal Cave The Crystal Man of Almeria is now in Albox, you will find him next door to Jacks Bar in the shop that was formerly Serendipity.

John will be previously offering all the stock that was previously on sell, along with his fantastic range of Crystals, Birth Stones and much more.

So get on down to the Crystal Cave and check out Johns Crystal Balls.

Driver Driver is your local garage situated behind the BP garage in Albox.

Paco and the team offer a full range of services including all makes of tyres new and used, ITV renewal, tracking alignment, oil changes, diagnostics and repairs, brakes, dampers, and accessories.

now open mondays

Peluqueria Canina

computer services

professional dog grooming parlour

Pop in & see Raquel for details of our new products

call 697 569 750 for appointments

Visit Us on the web: www.infordatox.com Phone: 950 633 223

Lisa is City & Guilds qualified she sets the standard Others Try to follow Nail Clipping and Anal Glands - Only 5€ each!

No need for appointment

Open 10.30am - 6pm Tuesday - Friday

Avda LePanto, 20, 04800, Albox, next door to Eurowise

Tel: 950 952 940 . 697 569 750

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Weekly and monthly promotions offers and gift cards Exclusive Anniversary Party in October with a bag sale, demonstrations of treatments and gift bags Winter Wake-up Packs.....stay bright throughout the season

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Summer Hours from 1st July to 15th September MON-SAT 9.30am - 2pm

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Louise specialises in modern and traditionalgentsbarberingandnow offers a Walk-in Barber Service, so no more appointments needed.

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The benefits of Kansa Va t k i fo o t m a s s a g e Relaxes and revitalizes tired feet, toes, ankles and calves.

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look good, feel good with our full range of treatments Refresh your colour for autumn Full Head Tint incl. Blowdry only 23.50€ Re-Touch Tint incl. Blowdry only 16€ Special Offer Blowdry only 7.50€ Albox Rambla

Health & Beauty Hair and beauty salon

Lucie - “Vidal Sassoon & “Mahogany Hair” of London trained - has now joined our professional team covering all aspects of hair design Oro Gold colours with Keratin & Argan oil for that smooth touch.

Meridian Health Today Next Dietician Date: 16th September

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• feeling tired and not refreshed by sleep ake daily exercise, such as 30 minutes walking or •T ot being able to function properly during the day •n cycling, at least four hours before you’re planning and finding it difficult to concentrate to go to bed, to allow your body temperature to cool down.

• being irritable How much sleep do you need?

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• Only go to bed when you’re feeling tired.

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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer Bytes. David, who runs the Albox Computer Club, sent me a very interesting program.

Well, interesting to a “TechnoGeek” like me anyway! It was a new program on partitioning.

So let’s start the usual way, as taught my all my University Professors – Ask the question that will set the piece. So, in deference to there wisdom I will start with - What is partitioning?

Will I ever need to use it? What makes this product different from the hundreds of other partitioning programs already out there that have proven themselves?

Partitioning is the process of separating your hard into distinct sections. Think of it as a huge folder. You get yourself several wads of paper and put them all into this folder and you are happy. As time goes on and your notes, sketches and thoughts, start to get a little disorganised and difficult to find. What do you do? Well at University, we were advised to get separators which were simply coloured pieces of card that clipped into place to create separate sections. This is exactly what a partition is, nothing more or less. Having said that, the methods use to make, and record the exact locations and sizes, are a little more involved and beyond the scope of this short article. Having said that - “it just works”.

This leads nicely onto the next question which was ‘Will I ever need to use it’? Now the answer to this can be a little thorny in as much as there is no right or wrong answer. If you have window 7 or newer then a certain amount of partitioning has already been done for you without your knowledge or consent.

This is done for your benefit and must never be tweaked, tinkered and in any way messed with. Should anything go badly wrong with your system, this hidden partition should contain all the information that is needed to correct the

problem. As this isn’t perfect technology, things go wrong and I have had to repair a windows 8.1 laptop in an endless ‘Repair’ loop. I suggest to everyone that they have a ‘Data’ partition where you will store all your documents, music, videos and family pictures.

Also on this partition I would keep a working copy of your system ‘just in case’!

Now you will have three (3) partitions.

Number 1 is hidden and made by Microsoft to assist in repairs and is essential. Number two (2) is the main Windows 7, 8, 8.1 Operating System, which holds all your programs, applications and ‘Apps’ (a moron’s word if ever there was one!). Finally, there is my suggestion that you have this ‘Data’ partition.

By separating your very important data from the less important OS (Operating System) you create a digital safety net that will reduce the chance of loosing your data and should your OS go wrong youw will have your data safe and the opportunity to correct these problems and get on with your life.

What makes this program better than any of the others? In a word versatility! Unlike some other programs, “Partition Assistant” (better tell you which one it is) uses ‘Wizards’ to assist in you making the right decisions for you separations. It will also allow you to just ‘dive in’ and use it in an unrestrained manner (with predictably dangerous effects). The thing that I will be playing with, is the section that will allow you to make a working version of Windows on a memory stick – something that Microsoft want you to spend an unreasonably large amount on money to do.

It is only a little thing, but I can find dozens of uses for this clever little add-on.

I’m now off to Jack’s Bar in Albox for my Friday afternoon computer clinic! Maybe make a suggestion using the email address under this article for further article that will be useful to you.

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space

Neil Armstrong was first to walk on

the moon; Buzz Aldrin followed him fifteen minutes later, immediately getting his name into the record books by becoming the first to pee on the moon. NASA edited the live feed so on Earth people didn’t see Buzz undoing his flies; no seriously the space suits were fitted with special bags designed for that mundane purpose.

The special bags were shaped like condoms; NASA designed three sizes for the Apollo astronauts to choose from before they blasted off. Men being men, they all chose LARGE. So to preserve their masculinity the bags were renamed

large, gigantic and humongous.

Space has a smell; on the Space Station, astronauts returning from space walks have reported an aroma reminiscent of grilled steak and welding fumes in the airlock.

NASA has been unable to replicate the smell on earth. The weird smell is the nearest astronauts get to tasting a steak as the near zero gravity makes liquids rise so they get blocked noses as the mucus rises in their bodies. This makes tasting doubly difficult as not only are they bunged up but food aromas float away before they can reach their taste buds.

Earth with our one solitary moon has nothing on Saturn which has over 150 moons.

Venus on the other hand is the only planet without a moon. Venus at 462C is the hottest planet in the solar system due to its greenhouse atmosphere being 96% Carbon Dioxide.

It’s also the only planet to rotate anti clockwise around the Sun. Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System; it’s two and half times bigger than the rest of the planets combined.

Stat Attack!!!

I think statistics are daft. Personally, I’ve never been a huge number fan and I don’t think that the Nobel Mathematics Prize lot are going to come knocking at my door anytime soon, unless they need directions to Albox.

Despite my reluctance to fully embrace statistics, numbers are everywhere you look. Have you noticed how so many people are desperate to quote percentages and other statistical mysteries to us? Having said that, some do make me smile.

I was browsing through something last week and stumbled across an article which claimed that in 2012 more than 50000 Americans had received medical attention for injuries related to jewellery. Now that’s a statistic I enjoy and I have to admit to passing a pleasing half hour trying to work out exactly how so many people managed to inflict injuries on themselves with their rings, bracelets and necklaces. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to come up with any answer to that one.

Then I came across an advertisement for personalised number plates. I know there are an awful lot of people who spend bucket loads of money on these things, but quite why some of them are worth more than a second hand air bag is beyond me.

Apparently, if you are so inclined, you can pay several hundred Euros for number plate SOF 714D. Of course, you recognise this immediately as spelling out Soft Lad…don’t you? No, neither did I, but, whoever paid for that plate is fully deserving of that title.

Then there are the silly figures, you know, the ones Economists use and that are, quite frankly, ridiculous.

Only last week I was reading somewhere that a particular bank was worth 2 trillion Euros. Do you know what a trillion of anything looks like? No me neither, although there are times aren’t there when you feel like you must have that much in short change in your pockets or purse.

Fortunately for us, statisticians have researched this question-of course they have, well what else do they have to do all day. Apparently, if you had the inclination to lay a trillion banknotes end to end, they’ll reach the whole length of whichever check-in queue you’ve just joined at the airport!

But you see that’s my point about statistics being daft.

Rather than spending ages carefully laying so much money end to end, why on earth don’t they just spend the stuff?

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter, Alice. He lives part of the year near Albox, but works in Qatar, teaching. If you wish to contact Graham regarding this article email: helenandg@yahoo.co.uk

The red spot is a storm that’s raged for hundreds of years and is larger than three Earths. One of its 57 moons Ganymede is larger than the planet Mercury. Although Mercury is closest to the sun it’s not the hottest.

A Mercury day last six months as it spins very slowly on its axis, so the side facing the sun is hot enough to melt Zinc at 420C whilst the dark side is cold enough at minus173C to freeze Hydrogen.

Mars has the tallest mountain in the solar system; its 22,000 metres high, three times higher than Everest. The gravity on Mars is only one third as strong as on Earth so things get much higher.

Neptune takes 164 years to orbit the sun and is seventeen times heavier than Earth. It’s the eighth furthest planet from the sun but not the coldest, that award goes to Uranus, the ‘butt’ of so many jokes.

The temperature on Neptune is a balmy -200C compared to Uranus being -224C, all year round. That would turn the oxygen we breathe

down here on Earth to ice. Both Uranus and Neptune are about half the size of Saturn and four times larger than Earth.

The Sun is already so big a million Earths could fit inside; its 15 million degrees Celsius at the centre as nuclear fusion converts hydrogen into helium. In five billion years it will have burnt all the hydrogen and start on the helium. Over 130 million more years it will expand into a red giant, eventually reaching a size big enough to consume Earth. Once burnt out it will shrink down to the size of our world yet still weigh the same; becoming a White Dwarf.

Back down to Earth; in about 140 million years the Earth’s slowing rotation will mean a 25 hour day. All the planets except Earth are named after mythological gods. The Moon is drifting away from us by four centimetres a year so already in my lifetime it’s moved two metres further away.

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Statistics in Spain Crime rates in Spain remain among the lowest in the EU according to the latest Interior Ministry crime report. However, since the economic crisis began in 2008, there has been a steep increase in domestic burglaries and theft as a result. In 2012 the number of burglaries in homes rose by 25.4%. The message to expat residents is not to panic. There are some simple precautions to take, as you would back in the UK, such as fitting security grills, installing exterior lights and alarms, being careful about what Acontent is posted on social networks, especially anything to do with trips and holidays away from home.

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As soon as you discover you’ve been burgled, whether it’s a break-in or theft at your home, first call the police. Don’t touch anything until they arrive. A police report will be needed to process your claim.

Then secure your home to avoid further damage, board up any broken windows, make a list of damaged or missing belongings, detail the damage to your home resulting from the burglary, taking photographs of damaged windows or door.

At this point, you can call the claims department of your home insurance

company. We advise you to have your policy on hand when you call.

Peace-of-mind with Linea Directa

We understand that your peace-of-mind is important, especially in your home. Our claims department will take a full statement of the circumstances of the incident. We will check the insurance coverage with you explaining all the procedures. If emergency repairs are required from locksmiths to glaziers, we will help you swiftly handle your claim and get things back to normal as soon as possible. Fortunately, incidents of theft in Spain are relatively small compared to other EU countries, however should you be burgled, your homeowner’s insurance policy will cover the loss or destruction of personal property if it’s stolen from your home.

Hold-up outside the home

In many cases, your home insurance policy may cover you for any incidents that occur outside your home. Should you be the victim of a hold-up outside your premises your personal belongings are covered. We will ensure replacement documents are quickly and efficiently dealt with, and if required, arrange the locks on your home to be changed.

We hope the information provided in this article is of interest.

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News Apartment and Beach Still Preferred Holiday Rental Options

Demand for rented holiday homes in Spain has remained stable during 2014, according to the Fourth Annual Analysis of Trends in Holiday Rentals prepared by the travel website, TripAdvisor. The survey, of 1,200 Spanish users between 28th and 30th July, is not limited to the summer season but aims to reflect the preferences of the traveller for the whole of 2014. In fact, 68% of those questioned said they would choose the holiday rental as their preferred option at any time of the year.

“The benefits highlighted by users of this type of accommodation include the freedom they have compared with a stay in a hotel, better prices, more privacy and savings on meals,” said Banca Zayas, head of communications for TripAdvisor in Spain. He added: “However, this year the price has become more important with respect to 2013, now ranking as the third most important factor when choosing a holiday rental.”

With regard to the type and location of the properties preferred by Spanish travellers, 55% of those surveyed still choose an apartment and the beach as the most desirable options, and although one week is usually the ideal period for 34% of the respondents, “there has been a slight reduction in the percentage of travellers who choose to rent for two weeks (25%

versus 26% in 2013),” said Zayas.

This year’s second choice of length of rental period is “just less than a week or a weekend”, (currently at 26% compared with 20% in 2013).

According to the study, other determining factors for renting during the holiday period are a good location (85%), a good environment (81%), that the property has a dishwasher, television or air conditioning (67%), that it be outward facing (59%) or that it has parking available (50%).

Meanwhile, El Mundo reported that the online platform HomeAway has also released data on bookings made by its users for the period from June to September 2014, which indicates an increase of almost 11% in the demand for holiday rental accommodation in Spain this summer, compared to the same period in 2013.

Among the destinations most requested by Spanish users of this portal are Andalucía (especially Cádiz and Málaga), the Balearic Islands and Valencia. The portal highlighted the continued growth in the Spanish interest for this type of accommodation for the summer season (representing 20%), exceeded only by the number of requests made by French travellers (35.4%) and Germans (22%).

Source: news.kyero.com/

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LEGAL CORNER

WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Question: My parents are in very bad health and are thinking of moving back to the u.k.

I understand that they could sign an authorization to me for me to deal with the sale of their property when a purchaser has been found. If this is the case what do we need to do?

Answer: Yes, it is perfectly possible for your parents to issue you with a power of attorney to deal with the sale of the property.

To achieve this you would normally go to a solicitor, who will organize the signing at the notary of the necessary document.

Your parents would need to assist at the notary with their passports and a translator (which would normally be organized by the solicitor).

The solicitor will send the instructions (minuta) to the notary with the faculties that need to be included.

Please note that the power of attorney cannot be used after the person that granted it has deceased.

If your parents had already moved back to the u.k. then the solution would be a dual column , dual language power of attorney prepared by a Spanish solicitor in Spain that your parents could sign in front of a notary in the u.k.

Before the document is valid in Spain it would need to have the Hague´s Apostille attached to it.

Michael Davies.

Abogado.

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.

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56,736€

Ref: Vera Playa P-58052 - 50 m2 - 1Bed - 1Bath Apartments located just 400 meters from the beach. All the ground floor apartments have a private garden, All the top floor apartments a solarium with a jacuzzi. All the apartments have underground parking. The estate has gardens and swimming pool.

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105,000€

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795,000€

Ref:Mojácar RM-82175-500 m2 - 5 Bed - 4 Bath Villa, situated in the best street of Mojacar, spectacular views of the sea. Very spacious & bright, the perfect place to live all year round & enjoy the Sun. Located a few meters from the Parador de Mojácar & just across from the beach in Mojacar.

Ref: Arboleas I-30207 - 90 m2 - 2 Bed - 2 Bath A nice villa on a plot of 600m² located just a few minutes from the village. Complete with a lounge, a fitted kitchen and an arched porch area. The plot this fenced and the property has water and electricity connected.

65,000€

Ref: Vera Playa I-30001 – We have properties in several “Al –Andalus” urbanisation.There are 2 and 3 bedroomed apartments and duplexes with 3 bedrooms available. The apartments are light and airy and many come with excellent views.

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The 3 bed/2 bath villa has a great sized lounge, patio doors leading out onto the terrace, lounge has a wood pellet burning stove, and hot/cold aircon unit, flyscreens fitted throughout.

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Ref: Em-1 Caro €110,000

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Bedar, 04288 (next to Miramar Restaurant)

Tel: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466

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The Huercal-overa areas no1 top selling agent VH225 €109,950 CEE E42 34 • 2 bed, 2 bath Villa • 672m2 private garden • Edge of village • Walk to amenities

VH683 €54,950 CEE TBC • 3 / 4 bed Country House • Habitable but more work needed • More rooms can be made • Remote but good access

VH532 €99,000 CEE E43 57 • 2 bed, 1 bath Villa • 500m2 private garden • 5 mins drive to Huercal-Overa • 25 mins drive to San Juan beaches

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Long Term Rental Properties OFFER wanted around UNDER Huercal Overa, VH660 €134,950 CCE G56 69 La Alfoquia • 3 bed, 2 bath Country House • 1,690m2 of flat, fenced land and Zurgena.

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Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria

Tel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563

www.veritashomes.co.uk info@veritashomes.co.uk You can find us on Mojácar Playa

€69,000

1 bed / 1 bath fully furnished Apartment with sea views on front line development with pool and parking near amenities. Ref. 1605

Mojácar Playa

€109,950

vera town

€70,000

3 bed / 2 bath large Townhouse with garage / basement & patio set in front of the municipal indoor pool. Ref. 1590

mojÁcar playa

€79,950

3 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Apartment with sea views near golf and beach in Marina de la Torre. Ref. 1559

Mojácar playa

€115,000

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€85,000

2 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Townhouse with private garden, patio, roof solarium and parking place. Pool. Ref. 1555

cantoria

€110,000

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3 bed / 1 bath sea facing Apartment within 300 meters to promenade. Store room. Tennis court & pools. Ref. 1589

Charming 4 bed / 2 bath Villa with pool and garden on walled plot of 2.620 m² on tranquil setting . Ref.1517

el cucador

antas

€110,000

Opportunity! 3 bed / 2 bath Villa on plot of 769 m² in Cuesta de los Pinos. Fully fitted kitchen. . Ref.1516

Beautiful sea facing 2 bed / 2 bath Apartment with private parking.

Terraces of 25 m² & 6 m². Fully furnished. Ref.1595

mojÁcar playa

Mojácar playa

€115,000

€120,000

Well appointed 4 bed / 2 bath Village House on plot of 300 m² in Los Colorados. Terrace, patio & garage. Ref.1545

mojÁcar playa

€134,950

3 bed / 1 bath southeast facing Apartment with sea views near beach and promenade.

Communal pool. Ref.1562

End of terrace 2 bed / 1,5 bath Townhouse with sea views within walking distance to beach & amenities. Communal pool. Ref.1572

2 bed / 2 bath Apartment with private garden near commercial center & beach. Build 89 m².

Private parking. Pool. Ref.1587

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Mojácar Playa

€199,950

3 bed / 3 bath semi detached Villa with sea views on small community with pool near amenities. Terraces & solarium. Ref.1137

€195,000

3 bed / 2 bath House + 2 bed / 1 bath guest House with pool on plot of 1,300 m² on little hamlet with train station. Ref.1478

€115,000

Mojácar Playa

€155,000

2 bed / 2 bath Apartment. Beautiful sea views. Nice development with pools set across the road from promenade. Terrace: 33 m². Underground parking.

Ref.1596

€225,000

Just reduced! 3 bed / 2 bath Villa on plot of 500 m² close to beach & amenities. Terraces &car port. Ref.1560

Please visit our office or refer to our website for more “bargains”. Vendors: If you are seriously considering selling your property please visit our office to discuss effective ways of achieving your goal.

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From Sequins to Sunshine book

“We were like two expectant parents waiting for all our babies to arrive.”

Lorna qualified as a dance teacher when she was 17 and she soon became the owner and principal of an extremely successful dance school in Brighton with classes as diverse as Latin American, freestyle disco, country and western as well as the more traditional ballroom dancing. “ I ate, slept and dreamt dancing.”

Once she was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2007 she was forced into giving up dancing so Lorna and partner, Alan had to consider other options. Alan was happy to emigrate to Florida. “ I think Alan would have been perfectly happy to sell CocoCola in Sea World.” And the second choice? Spain of course.

Andalucia to be exact, a popular home for budding expat writers and farmers. Breeding alpacas was seen as a lucrative business.

You might remember Alan Parks’ book which also documented their move to The Olive Mill in Cordoba province with their virtually insurmountable complications over their car and livestock as well as their solar energy. Whilst there is some overlap-after all they did share this experiencethe stories are not identical but do complement each other.

My advice is not to read them together otherwise you might

by Lorna Penfold

attempting to breed alpacas as in the sad case of Back Dancer can transform the stalwart into an emotional wreck. When the alpacas first arrived at The Olive Mill there was so much elation.

They were quickly mated and the air of expectancy was optimistic before disaster struck. Alan had to remind Lorna: “ If you have livestock, you are going to have deadstock.”

As well as the managerie of cats, dogs, domesticated and strays, Marybelle the pig and numerous fowls, there are some delightful accounts of day-outs to Malaga and Fuengirola and Cordoba, the Mezquita and the Jewish Quarters with the infinite Spanish fiestas and expat barbecues who share the same dream of breeding alpacas.

Then of course there are frequent visits from family and friends to endear you to want to share Lorna and Alan’s life here in Montoro, the good times and the bad ones.

“Are we bonkers?” “Yes, maybe we are! Let’s call it an adventure……………….”

Available as an ereader from Amazon.

experience a bit of deja vu.

Lorna initially set up a blog, encouraged by numerous friends as a way of keeping in touch which reads like a diary, spilling out her heart and emotions of the risks taken in adopting a hermit-like existence, thwarted at every crossroad with unceasing obstacles. She admitted that “nothing is plain sailing” and wearing her heart on her sleeve had made her vulnerable to emotional outbursts and fits of depression. Life plods along nicely for a while then there are plenty of setREVIEW it by Carol Naylor. backs. www.carolnaylor.blogspot.com / Losing a cria, then its www.carolesleynaylor.wordpress.com naylorcl@hotmail.es mother when you are

pause for thought

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“Don’t be indebted to anyone, except in your obligation to love them.” So wrote St Paul in his letter to the Christians in Rome; and what wise advice indeed. For of course we’ve all seen in recent years the danger of allowing debt to escalate, as a little more care in that regard would have prevented the immense damage caused to so many by the recent recession.

But the second, more positive part of his advice, I suggest, could have even greater impact, if only we’d all really love each other, recognising the debt we have in this regard. It’s so easy and natural to put myself and my interests before those of others, but in his letter, St Paul remind us that this attitude indicates a lack of love. So I ask myself:- Would I deliberately hurt someone I love? Would I use them? Would I cheat them or steal from them? Of course not! On the contrary I’d happily work without charge to help those I really love, and freely forgive their misdemeanours. And that’s just how St Paul says I should treat everyone. How much happier and more at peace our World would be, if only we could really love others in this way – never worrying about the slights we receive, but only concerning ourselves with the welfare of others.

An impossible dream? Well perhaps; but Paul does offer some help. For he continues his theme, reminding us that our ultimate goal isn’t here in this World, but in heaven, and that time therefore is very much of the essence. For if this life is all we have to look forward to, then of course our love for others will be somewhat limited. But as soon as we broaden our horizons and see this brief existence in the context of eternity, then suddenly our immediate self-interest seems trivial and the need to reach out in love to those around, whilst yet we have time, becomes the natural response to the incredible love we see God continuously showing us.

Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard; for any wishing to Worship, whilst additionally, further information about the Anglican Church in this area may be seen on the web site www.mojacarchurch. org Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com

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4. In darts, what is the lowest score that CANNOT be scored with a single dart? ........................................

5. Which sports playing area is 2.7 meters by 1.5 meters? ........................................

6. James Naismith invented which sport? ........................................

7. Who were the runners up in the Europa League Final of 2010? ........................................

8. 8 minutes and 47.8 seconds is the fastest ever winning time for what race? ........................................

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Cholay

(Curried Chickpeas)

Method Place the water, tea bag and bay leaf into a pot, and bring water to the boil. Reserving about 100g (4 oz) of the chickpeas, stir the remaining chickpeas into the boiling water.

When beans are heated through, discard the tea bag and bay leaf. Remove from heat. Drain the chickpeas, reserving the water and setting it aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan over medium heat, and sauté the sliced onion until tender. Remove from heat, cool, and mix in the reserved, unboiled chickpeas, 1 tomato, and 1/2 the chopped coriander. Set aside.

Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Blend in the ground coriander, cumin seeds, ginger and garlic.

Cook and stir for 15 to 20 seconds, until lightly browned. Mix in the turmeric. Stir the chopped onion into the frying pan, and cook until tender. Mix in the remaining tomatoes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper and garam masala. Bring the tomato liquid to a boil, and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in the boiled chickpeas, sliced onion mixture,

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and enough of the reserved water to attain a thick, gravy-like consistency. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes. Garnish with the remaining chopped coriander to serve.

Ingredients 450ml (16 fl oz) water 1 tea bag (darjeeling or English breakfast will do) 1 bay leaf 2 (400g) tins chickpeas, drained 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 onion, sliced 3 tomatoes, chopped small handful chopped fresh coriander 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon grated root ginger 1 clove garlic, grated 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional) 1 onion, finely chopped cayenne pepper to taste 1 pinch garam masala (optional) Source: www.allrecipes.co.uk

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The Irish Rover

Mojacar’s original & only Irish bar.

Your No 1 Entertainment Venue in Mojacar for All the Family

Thai Red Chicken Curry ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil 450g chicken breast chunks 1 or 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, depending on spice level desired 1/2 courgette, split down the middle and then sliced 1 red pepper, seeds removed and sliced into strips 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into strips 1 onion, quartered then sliced 400g tin of coconut milk 2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander

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Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Mix in the curry paste, courgette, pepper, carrot and onion.

Cook and stir for another 5 minutes.

Pour in the coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then simmer over medium heat for a few minutes, or until thickened.

Right before serving, stir in the coriander.

Note: If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add one tablespoon of cornflour to the coconut milk.

Source: www.allrecipes.co.uk

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Method

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Maria, Managing front of House Pedro our Spanish Chef Preparing

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Slow cooked chicken jalfrezi Method

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 5 cardamom pods 8 whole cloves 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 3 onions, chopped 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 675g chicken pieces, skin removed 2 tablespoons grated root ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 6 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon chilli powder, or to taste salt and pepper to taste 3 green peppers, cut into strips 1 teaspoon garam masala chopped fresh coriander, to garnish

cumin, salt and pepper.

Once the chicken is browned, add the chopped tomatoes, ground coriander and chilli powder.

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, add the green pepper. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.

Taste and season as needed with salt and additional chilli. Add the garam masala and simmer a further 20 minutes. (Remove the lid and simmer uncovered if the mixture is too watery.)

Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh coriander.

Source: www.allrecipes.co.uk

Mesón de

Ingredients

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Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Add the cardamom pods, whole cloves, bay leaves and mustard seeds. The mustard seeds will start to pop; at this point, add the chopped onions and garlic.

Cook until onion is soft.

Add the chicken pieces to the pan and brown on all sides. Whilst browning, add the root ginger, turmeric,

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per couple to take away after having our night menus Valid only with this voucher dinner 19.00-22.00 until 30th SEPTEMBER

Mesón de Irene Monday-Saturday inclusive. Lunch 1pm - 4pm

menu del noche

4 Courses with Wine & Coffee

Enjoy our Daily Menu del Dia from 12:30!

Only 10€ Our Restaurant menu includes daily fresh fish , meat dishes cooked to order. Churrasco, Sirloin available also see our Daily specials board

This Sunday Free Chicken Paella & Special Tapas Tasting in the Garden 4pm All Welcome Ann & Penny continue to cook your British favorites

TRADITIONAL BRITISH SUNDAY LUNCH

vegetarian menu available

served FROM 12.30

Salmon, Cod fillet,

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4 courses with bottle of ESTE wine per couple & coffee inc Lunch 1pm - 4pm, Freshly Baked Bread

Roast Lamb Shoulder & Pork Knuckle, 12oz Entrecote, 20oz T-Bone, 10oz Pork Tenderloin, Roast Potatoes & Fresh Veg. new smoking

conservatory Mon: Roast Lamb Shank - Tues: Rabbit in garlic & beer Wed: Roast Pork Knuckle - Thurs: Roast Pork Loin now open Fri: Roast Lamb Shank Sat & Sun: Roast Lamb Shank & Pork Knuckle children

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Homemade pie night Wednesday from 6pm s

Evening Bar Menu from 5 €

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menu available

All your favorite pasta dishes including Ravioli, Lasagne, Macaroni, Carbonara, Tortellini & a wide range of pizzas from Margaritas to a Meat Feast

Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pm,Sun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel: 950 430 145 English Tel: 647 730 103 www.mesondeirene.com

Poligono Industrial Albox, Near the ITV Garage

5.95€

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Everyday 7pm - 11pm

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COMMUNITY NEWS

LEARN SPANISH…

…in a fun and enjoyable class with Paco at Camping Los Gallardos, MiraFlores Restaurant.

New, beginners class starts Wed 10th september 16.30pm

Private lessons and different levels also available.

CALL PACO 661 142 606

What’s on at

Sun 14th Sept

Table Top Sale

Proceeds to Puppy Rescue 10am-2pm Breakfasts & Lunches Available (All tables now reserved)

Sat 13th Sept

Last Night of the Proms on

Big Screen!

All Welcome Menu del Noche Available until 10pm

LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Church of England

Costa Calida-Costa Almeria.

Priest Reverend Pauline Williams 950 956 166 / 687 250 860 Mojacar:- Eucharist Sunday 11am. The Church of San Pascual, Aqua De Enmedio Albox:- Community Hall Aljambra,Eucharist last Thursday in month at 11am Evensong second Sunday month 6pm Almeria.

Peurto Lubreras - Tanatorio Pinera (follow the signs for Estacion) Every sunday at 6pm.

Roquetas:- 3rd Thursday of the month at 1200(noon) at Burtys Bar. Church Wardens are Eric Dore 950 515 105. Pam Carter 667 947 573 or visit www.mojacarchurch.org

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Do you want to improve your Spanish and speak English with new friends. Every Thursdays from 9.00 pm in L’arrivée Tapas & Lounge Café in Aguadulce.

You can taste our fantastic tapas and enjoy improving your Spanish and speaking English with people from Spain and other countries. Your first pint of beer and tapa is for free. Just come and enjoy

Living water Church

Mojacar. An Evangelical informal service at 4.00pm every Sunday, opposite Red Cross Centre on Mojacar Playa. Contact Pastor David Hamilton 697 522 521 John 950 529 321 Margaret 950477063 For more info visit www.livingwate rchurchmojacar.com

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zurgena and district branch 3620

Taekwondo ... be the best ...train with GTF

Weekend & Midweek Games Other Sport Available Coming soon to Thursday Nights with Andy & with prizes

Want to improve your Spanish?

Martial Arts Classes for Children & Adult S

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old school moves 2014 style

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE FORTHCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS IN 2014

Wed 17th Sept : Coffee Morning at Latino’s 10.30am Sat 20th Sept: Integration Day in Huercal Overa. Branch having a stall at this event and a chance to see the WW1 Exhibition which will be shown at this event in English and Spanish. 11.00 - 19.00 Sun 21st Sept: Autum Social Evening to beld at La Vida, Cucador from 19.30 to late. Tickets prices at €7.50 members or €8.50 non-members. To include a buffet and music by DJ Johnny Slade Fri 26th Sept: Quiz night returning to Latino’s from 19.30.

Tickets only 2€ this month as no buffet Thurs 2nd Oct: Branch meeting at Latino’s 10.30 for 11.00 Sun 5th Oct: Fashion show in conjunction with Glad Rags of Albox. Time and place to be advised shortly Usual Bowling and Card Nights - Details on request Meetings are held at Latino’s in La Alfoquia on the first Thursday of the month. 10.30 for 11.00 start.

New members are always welcome and you do not have to be ex-service to join.

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La Cena in Albox is a fine dining experience without the expense. A beautifully decorated restaurant, run by husband and wife team Simon and Carol. At the moment they are serving a superb Menu Del Noche for only 10.95€ which includes a Caraffe of wine and you can now choose from a choice of 7 Starters, 6 Mains and 5 Desserts. Full A La Carte is also always available. Please call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm today and reserve your table, you will not be disappointed!

The Beachcomber John and the team at The Beachcomber always ensure your food is beautifully cooked and is served with a smile.

With fish and chips to die for plus all the traditional favourite meals you would expect. John has also added a Slimming World breakfast to the menu, which is the perfect way to enjoy a meal and not feel guilty!

Telephone now to book or to find out more about any of our many events: 950 473 099. is Bistro Bonita situated in the pretty village of Cerro Gordo and just 10 minutes outside Albox. They do delicious homemade food including beef wellington, orchard pie and speciality food.

All freshly prepared so booking is essential. Try their homemade 3 course Sunday lunch at 8.50€.

Free venue for your Party or Get Together just phone Chris for details - 950 930 169 or 650 599 739.

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ALBOX Fresh food served daily - Check out our specials board

Fri 12 - 9.30pm Sat 12 - 5pm

Cod ‘n’ ChipS or homemade pie

Beer-battered atlantic Cod, Homemade Chips, with Mushy/Garden PeaS

5.95€

salad alternative to chips

5.95€

Bookings Advisable Takeaway option available

Free Free entry entry to to all all the the gig’s gig’s Friday 12th 9pm - Robbie Williams Tribute 3 Course Meal 10.50€ or Fish & Chips 6€ Free entry for all.

Saturday 13th 9pm - Brendan O’Dee 3 Course Meal 10.50€ Free entry for all Sunday 14th 4pm - Tradewinds Sunday Roast available Free entry

All bookings to barunique@hotmail.com or call Glenn on 634 393 235

Bacon Bap or Sausage Sandwich

3€

With tea or regular coffee 9am - 10.30am

LIVE FOOTBALL

regular TRIBUTE SHOWS see website for details

tel: 950 473 099 www.beachcombermojacar.com

La Cena

Restaurante

Albox

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Includes a caraffe of wine per couple 7 starters, 6 mains & 5 Desserts Full A La Carte also available Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday

Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

Find us across the old bridge from Palza Mayor Albox, opp Bar Wassy

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TAPAS Daily

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1€

STANDARD BREAKFAST 2.75€

Menu del noche

Beach Opening Times 10am til close Food served 10:30am til 10pm

includes free tea or coffee

9am - 4.30pm (Sun 10 - 12)

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ALL DAY BREAKFAST from 9AM

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Market Day

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Activities Monday

fun quiz players required for thursday nights EXPRESS your interest

• Art Class 9-1:30pm • Line Dancing from 2:30pm with Eleanor & Gilly • ROCK’N’ ROLL 7:30PM

Tuesday

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Thursday

• The forum community singers

Want to sing but think you cant?

Friendly Weekly Workshop from 15:30

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PLUS Pool table tuesday night then fri afternoon till sat night Sunday Breakfast

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Traditional Sunday Lunch

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ballroom dancing

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Kingsize bed 80€ ono

all-in-one bed frame & glass head board, slatted bed base & bedside cabinets, dark wood with silver detail, to fit kingsize mattress. Bed surround measures total area of 200cm x 174cm, head board measures 173cm in length. needs assembling. Buyer to arrange collection (nr Los Gallardos).

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drainage

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• Emergency Drain Cleaning • High Pressure Water Jetting • CCTV Surveys • Drainage Repairs • Location of Cesspits • Qualified Engineer • Expert Reports

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Consumables Albox, Almeria Tel: 950 120 900 digital vision

case (with security lock) 30 inch 5.4kg as new 40€ Tel: 950 466 222

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gravity and folding in on itself, and I wondered how one plastic nut would manage to hold up four arms laden with wet washing, bearing in mind the sleekness of the central pole.

I quickly discovered – it doesn’t!

As it stood in our back garden all flopsadaisical I could imagine that as a work of modern art it was probably worth millions; however, as a functioning washing line it wasn’t worth its component parts. As we say in the southwest ‘Andsome is what ‘andsome does, and this ‘andsome wasn’t doing anything!

I called for reinforcements, and Pete appeared, armed with a Jubilee clip. ‘That’ll keep it up!’ he prophesied, as he tightened the clip in a stranglehold around its throat.

It did, for the first load of washing. But by the second load its artistic temperament and lack of moral fibre had re-

asserted itself; the clip had slipped down, the arms had folded inwards, and the washing sagged in sad and soggy folds.

By now I was less than enamoured with it; I would go so far as to say I was peeved. I voiced my dissatisfaction emphatically over the wall to Andy next door, who galloped to the rescue, upended the offender in order to get a better grip on it, pushed the clip back up, gave it a stern talking-to and replaced it in its holder.

It retaliated in style – Instead of falling down, the arms popped off the top! Defiantly it hung, arms akimbo, washing dragging the gravel, like a mutant but nevertheless elegant, windmill.

I was beyond swearing.

My rage was deep, silent and implacable. I will not be defied by a household object; I will get that washing line up, or perish in the attempt!

I’m going to stick a couple of screws through its gizzard – that should josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk learn it!

By Jos Biggs

Thinking Outside the Box

We were talking recently about the commercials we remember from those far off days of the late fifties and early sixties. The ones where the jingles were so catchy, some of us Baby Boomers still hum them today. Murray Mints; Esso; Macleans Toothpaste; Coates Cider and Rael-Brook Shirts to name a few.

Then there were those old black and white television programme; legends of the time such as Take Your Pick, I Love Lucy, Armchair Theatre, No Hiding Place and Wagon Train, And for the younger viewers, those great Saturday tea time series: Robin Hood, William Tell and The Buccaneers . . . they don’t make heroes like Dan Tempest anymore. We listed off twenty or so programmes that we remembered and the thing that struck me was the variety that was available, even though there were just two channels to choose from.

Reviewing some of those vintage programmes, it was a surprising reminder just how many of the young actors went on to become stars, like Burt Reynolds and Clint Eastwood, but also sad to think of those who are no longer with us, such as Robert Shaw and Dennis Weaver.

It was a natural progression I suppose, to compare these oldies with some of the dross that we see today not to mention the endless

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repeats.

But it’s not all bad of course especially as we seem to view the past through deeply rose tinted spectacles much of the time, but when we watched an episode from the new series of Through The Keyhole introduced by the aptly named Keith Lemon, it made us long for the days of David Frost and Loyd Grossman. The emphasis then was on the home and the celebrities themselves, now it seems it’s all about Mr Lemon.

The soaps, if you are into that sort of thing, have definitely improved beyond recognition as far as the quality of acting is concerned, although they still drink non-existent tea from empty mugs and chew exaggeratedly after putting morsels of food the size of a gnats kneecap into their mouths. And I wish they would put a bit more effort into taking the actors through the rudiments of the trade or profession they are portraying. A ‘chef’ in one of them gives the impression that buttering bread would be a challenge.

Talking of chefs, the celebrity varieties make me laugh out loud sometimes, not at their jokes or indeed their tasty creations, but at some of the exotic ingredients with unlikely sounding names and which most of us have never heard of and are even less likely to find in a branch of Tesco’s.

There was that cheeky chappie Gino D’Acampo this week on his Italian Escape series - which I find fascinating, as much for the beautiful Italian scenery as the cooking - knocking up a massive Florentine steak creation which to be fully authentic he told us, should be served up on a wooden chopping board. What he doesn’t have to do of course is to wash the damn thing

afterwards nor indeed does it fall onto him to scrub the grill, clean the utensils or generally get involved in the kitchen in any way after he has created his masterpiece.

And that goes for all of them.

James Martin’s Saturday Kitchen looks like a hand grenade has been lobbed in after each programme, and where is he? Winging down the motorway in one of his vintage Ferrari’s leaving the hapless BBC cleaners to put it all back together in time for James and his two vandal guest chefs to give it some more of the same treatment next week.

But I still watch and marvel at the food they prepare.

It’s just that the likes of you and me who live in the real world will weigh up the amount of shopping and washing up we will have to do if we decide to attempt one of their recipes. As often as not I’ll decide to simply not bother and just stick to a roast chicken again. It’s less trouble that way.

One programme I do enjoy is Grand Designs. Mind you I don’t know if it’s included to make for good television or that the individuals who are renovating the properties are duffers at maths, but I find it hard to believe that in almost every case they manage to go over budget.

Not small amounts either, but one hundred, two hundred, sometimes three hundred grand. And how do they get hold of such vast amounts of money anyway, especially the ones who look as if they have just come out of the sixth form.

Still credit where credit is due. Without them many historic houses that would otherwise have been lost forever, are now restored to their original splendour.

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That’ll Learn It

As soon as I released the new whirligig washing line from its restraining plastic cover its arms flopped open, enveloping the top half of me in a determined embrace of metal and line. Gently and patiently I untangled one arm from my head and neck only for another to wind itself around me in a display of misplaced affection.

Eventually I overcame this aluminium octopus, straightened its arms and unknotted its line, though how line that is tied at both ends can get a knot in it is a mystery to me.

I pushed the arms up and tightened the plastic nut that holds them in place on the central pole. This single nut prevents the whole lot from obeying

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The air in the tunnel was dangerously low in oxygen, methane was building up at an alarming rate.

At least the removal of excavated earth was progressing well. The final breakthrough was approaching.

One last thrust with the improvised shovel, a small avalanche of dry earth and then sunlight, fresh air and freedom. This is how one group of tourists managed to get out of Alqueria with at least some cash still in their possession.

The new tourist initiative by the Alquerian establishment was built on a firm foundation of fantastic fabrications and outright lies. On paper Alqueria appeared to be the French Riviera with free beer and dancing girls, in reality it was Scunthorpe on a wet Sunday.

Holidaymakers were lured to the village republic with false promises and rigged climatic data. Once there the borders were closed, prices trebled and the unfortunate visitors relieved of their cash and all portable wealth.

The system was simple, pick them up from a charter flight at Murcía airport.

Drive them into Alqueria. Keep them there until their wallets and tempers had been exhausted. Then drive them back to the airport where the expected return flight never materialises. The Spanish authorities didn’t mind Alquerians passing through their country as long as they didn’t touch anything on the way.

Keeping the holiday makers occupied while their cash was being surgically removed was simple enough. Remitroot whisky rendered most of them incapable of logical thought while rigged gaming machines accounted for the rest. Manuela was the main attraction as tourist hostess, she was certainly worth a second look.

She brought a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘package holiday’.

As far as complaints were concerned Loco Paco was given the job of Customer Relations Representative. He refused to answer any query without first consulting his imaginary five foot tall pet rodent, Bert. Complainees went away confused, bewildered and in some cases sorry for Paco, but they went away which was the object of the exercise.

Visitors soon began begging in the streets, some formed escape committees. Tunnels were started. One group was seen using a vaulting horse, but Rodriquez had already seen that film.

A glider was found in an attic and one couple tried to cross the border disguised as a female alpaca. Unfortunately a male alpaca in quizzical mood was roaming on the other side. The couple are still receiving counselling. Those that made it out of Alqueria were forced to commit petty crime in order to pay their way home.

The summer tourist season ended with bumper profits for Alqueria. Alqueria now headed the international blacklist for tourist destinations. Some countries were so outraged at the treatment of their nationals they threatened military action.

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Leading Removal Company reports on strengthening housing market One of Spain’s top removal companies has reported that they experienced a resurgence in the Spanish housing market during 2013 and it looks like 2014 will be an even busier year. Mat Ford-Dunn, the Managing Director of ‘Advance Moves International Removals’ pointed to the fact that many property values in Spain have now fallen to a much more realistic level and this has definitely resulted in increased house sales. This has been noticed in all regions of Spain as Advance Moves operate their relocation services throughout the mainland.

Advance Moves has its main warehouse in Murcia, Spain, with an additional warehouse in Kent in the UK and has had to purchase 5 new vans and trucks to cope with the increased demand over the past year.

The UK housing market is also in a state of recovery and increased house sales have resulted in more people selling up and looking to buy in Spain. There are many factors that

tempt expats to Spain, not least the recent periods of turbulent weather, which many parts of the UK have suffered.

On the flip side, for economic reasons many British Expats are now able to sell properties in Spain and Advance Moves are often the first choice when it comes to repatriating them back to the UK. Mat was also keen to point out that the increase in demand for their removal services was also down to the level of service and expertise that Advance moves offer to their clients and the fact that many clients had already seen the brightly liveried vehicles on the roads undertaking their removal services.

Advance moves is also a member of the British Association of Removers and one of only a few companies that export wrap furniture to provide extra protection for international removals.

‘Our clients know that they are getting a more competitively priced, premium removal service, when compared to the rest of the market. The increased volume of removals enables Advance Moves to offer their clients a more regular and flexible timetable for their individual removal requirements’ Mat sees the trend continuing throughout 2014 with the housing market in the UK and Spain continuing to make steady process.

Advance Moves are gearing up for another busy year.

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If it’s a door or window that you need screening, give them a call as they offer many different options including roller, plisse and sliding.

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• FOOTBALL – Germany beat Scotland 2-1, Northern Ireland won by the same score in Hungary while England met Switzerland (Monday) in qualifying games for the 2016 European Championships. This weekend the top Premiership game is Arsenal v Manchester City. And Wembley could stage the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020.

• F1 - Lewis Hamilton ‘brilliantly’ won last Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Nico Rosberg was second with Felipe Massa third. Rosberg leads the driver’s championship by 22 points from Hamilton. This weekend it’s r the San Marino Grand Prix in Misano.

(2nd) Les Armfield (5th) and Jim Budd (14th).

The team game, on Thursday, was fourballs with the best three to count on par threes and the best two on the remainder. The winning team was, José Ramon, Antonio Ubeda, Ben Scott and Jim Budd (95). Second were Peter Warnham, Hylton Smith, Brian Couper and Les Armfield (89), followed in third

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• ATHLETICS – Mo Farah won the Great North Run, Mary Katany the women’s race and Spain’s Jordi Madera the wheelchair event.

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• BOXING - IBF Super-heavyweight champion Carl Froch is set to fight James Degale early next year at the City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest FC. And in May 2015, Kell Brook (who was stabbed in Tenerife earlier this month) may fight Amir Khan at Wembley.

• CRICKET - After winning the Test series and losing the ODIs, England (180-7) beat India (177-5) by three runs in the recent 20/20 over game at Edgbaston. Yorkshire are on course to win the County Cricket title for the first time since 2001 while Worcestershire and Hampshire will replace Northants and Lancashire in the top flight, one of them coming up as Division 2 champions.

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donations and the sale of painted stones was 121.69€. A special thank you to Barbara Goff, for the donation of the painted stones.

Forthcoming fixtures are Wed 17th Desert Springs, Thursday 25th Away day to Camposol and Thursday 2nd October Aguillon.

Guests are welcome to join the society on both Wed and Sat comps and can book in either at Badgers Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or by phone on 950478525 / 6860388259.

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Badgers would like to announce that the total raised in the MACS tin in memory of Margret Weston, from

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19th Hole Golf Society Thursday 4th September at Valle del reception from Karen and her team at Este a 9.40 1st Tee time failed miserably to make the round more comfortable from this never ending run of high temperatures. 33 competitors took part in this best Two from Four team game.

The high temperature, humidity and the infamous no second cut from fairway to rough, made this a real test of the ability of the players to keep the ball on the now very narrow fairways, even a couple of feet of the fairway either resulted in a lost ball or no option but to chip back on to the fairway.

the Venues Bar, then back to La Vida to be welcomed by the New Management team and tasty Tapas.

Clear winners was the team of Terry Caddick, Dave Keymar, Geoff Smith and Nigel Greenwood with a score of 82 with the 2nd placed team ( on countback) Mark Cuffey,Mark Danson, Dave Sharp and Peter Easthope with 76. The individual stableford winner, again on countback was Dave Keymar with a nett score of 34. Mark also scored a Two on the tricky 14th and securing a Nearest the Pin on the same hole.

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Good days golf slightly spoilt by the very difficult set up of the course, but a great

Results: Best Two Scores from Four 1st Terry Caddick, Dave Keymar, Geoff Smith and Nigel Greenwood Nett 82 2nd Mark Cuffey,Mark Danson, Dave Sharp and Peter Easthope Nett 76 Twos: Mark Danson 14th

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