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Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966 your free weekly newspaper

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Informing the community in Spain how the complex funeral system can affect anybody who spends more than 4 weeks a year here.

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Mobile Homes for Sale and Rent Sunday Carvery 25th October Entertainment to follow

by Short Fuse Saturday, 31st October NICK BARKER is back,fantastic & popular guitar vocalist New Years Eve with MICKEY LEWYS and fantastic buffet inc desserts, fun bags, cava & grapes at midnight - 30€ Bookings: 679 970 399 / 650 418 954

Pol Ind Sur, Arboleas (Opp Amigos Bowling) Open Mon-Fri 1000-1800 Sat 1000-1430

Avenida de Almeria 27, Turre

Probably the largest selection of garden furniture, gas BBQ’s, BBQ accessories, solar lights, patio heaters, parasols, unbreakable glasses and wall art in the Almeria region. FREE LOCAL DELIVERY.

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Carpet Mania

Limited Period Onl y Small Carpets from 4.50€ 1.40m x 2m from 19€ 2m to 3m from 29€

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Packages include Dining tables & chairs, 3 piece suites, up to 5 beds, including matresses, up to 8 bedside cabinets, up to 20 light fittings including ceiling & table lamps. Pictures & Mirrors etc. etc. etc...

THE HIGHEST CASH PAID FOR all house clearance items, plus cars, vans, caravans, motorhomes (English & Spanish) Instant decision, immediate collection.

Directions & Map Take exit 547 from A7 motorway head towards Albox 5kms from motorway we are blue & pink warehouse by La Alfoquia turning

Direcciones y mapas Toma la salida 547 desde la autovia A7 camino hacia La Albox Esatmos justo la salida de Alfoquia

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24 October at 7.30 p.m. with a matinee at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 25 October 2015, and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 27, 28, & 29 October at Teatro Miraflores at Los Gallardos Camping, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets, which cost € 8.50 are available from, Girasol, Total Entertainment, 1 Stop Pools and Albox Insurance in Albox and from Total Entertainment and Sophia’s Welllness Centre in Arboleas and the Independent Theatre Box Office – email: itgboxoffice@ gmail.com or phone 950 436 581.

They are also available from Gill’s Linens, PC Playa (next to PAWS), in Mojacar, Total Entertainment in Turre and in Los Gallardos Gamping

shot blasting and powder coating service available for new & old metalwork

cut out the and middle man from the buy direct manufacturer

Advance enquiries for this production have been heavy so we suggest you purchase your tickets as soon as possible for this adult comedy which does contain some lines with sexual innuendo, but will give you that “Feel Good” facture which we all strive for.

Finally - Why don’t you become involved in Amateur Dramatics in the area, you would find tremendous opportunities to make new friends meet people with differing views but be a part of a company of like minded people.

mobile: 638 900 949 office: 950 930 520 www.themetalworksspain.com info@ themetalworksspain.com

The Metal Works

A year ago, The Independent Theatre Group undertook the Willy Russell play – Shirley Valentine, this year we are undertaking Willy Russell’s “ Educating Rita. These two play were supposed to be part of a Willy Russell Festival, but we were asked to do them separately, which is why there is almost a year between them. In between we have undertaken our first Pantomime – “The Wonderful World of Mother Goose” and Ray Cooney’s “Wife begins at Forty,” as well as reprising “Shirley Valentine” in Los Gallardos.

This two actor play stars Ellie Unwin as Rita and Roger Dickman, as her Tutor Frank.

Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to seek refuge in bottles of whisky, which he hides on his bookshelves.

Rita is a forthright, twenty-six-yearold hairdresser who is hungry to “Know Everything”.

With Frank as her tutor, Rita embarks on an Open University course and her education process begins. The effects are both amusing and serious as her fresh, intuitive approach becomes clouded and stifled as she grapples with the problem of a formal education geared to the passing of exams.

The play is being performed at Teatro Pedro Gilabert in Arboleas on Friday and Saturday 23 and

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

between Amigos Bowling & Mora oil, poligono industrial, arboleas

“Shirley Valentine” is alive and well in the Almanzora Valley

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now in Stock - autumn - Winter season high quality leather sofás in different colours at incredible prices

FURNITURE

monday to friday 10:00am to 19:00 saturday 10:00am - 14:00 POL.IND.EL REAL, C/VENTE VACIO E-14, 04628 ANTAS - ALMERIA

TEL: 950 392 307 MOVIL: 627 215 345

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Spain World Blindfold Wine-Tasting champions for third year running

SPAIN has won the World Blindfold Wine-Tasting championship for the third year running, knocking Belgium and Sweden into second and third place.

The competition, held in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the south of France was organised by the magazine La revue du vin de France and involved a team having to guess the country, the type of grape and even the region of the wine.

Spain was represented by a team made up of oenologists Philippe Cesco, José Aragunde, Roberto Santana and Alfonso Torrente, who gained 140 points – two points more than Belgium and 25 more than Sweden.

The Spanish team had only met once before to prepare for

the contest and, although they were thrilled to win, but were 'disappointed with themselves' for not having successfully identified the Bollinger.

Teams participating came from Andorra, France, Russia, the UK, Poland, Portugal, Québéc in Canada, Finland, South Africa, China, Argentina, Luxembourg, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Switzerland and the USA – which came last with 69 points.

Wines came from New Zealand, Germany, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Spain, South Africa and, naturally, France.

Spain's entry was a 2006 tempranillo grape variety from the wine merchant Quinta Sandoria. thinkspain.com

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Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm

Saturday 10am - 2pm Poligono el real de Antas, c/Venta Vacio, Nº 5, 04628 (Almeria) Tel: 950 096 191 grupamuebleelreal@gmail.com

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Free Wi-Fi for patients and visitors

ALL nine of the Canary Islands' district hospitals now have free Wi-Fi available to patients, staff and visitors. A total of 544 connection points have been set up, giving wide coverage which means the entire building is online in all cases.

Until now, the only Wi-Fi was in areas exclusive to personnel.

The internet speed is 'the fastest allowed by law', explains health boss Roberto Moreno, because 'we are not a

Furniture Shop

telecommunications operator, we are a medical service' meaning the hospitals are limited to how sophisticated their online facilities can be.

El Rincon del Mueble

Also for legal reasons, in the same way as hotels and holiday resorts, the hospitals have to assign a username and password for all surfers, whether they are patients or visitors. http://www.thinkspain.com/

cabrera music club

It will be the last event of the summer for Cabrera Music Club.

Lets go out with a SWING and blow the roof off.

There are 7 in the band and you can see from the poster they a very interesting group!!

The music is certainly the sort to dance to, and the singer, Spanish and French, is very charismatic.

Late in the year so a first in afternoon for Cabrera Music Club at 2.00pm Enjoy! Thanks to Cazzie at El Konejo for this one.

Lots of discounts on: Beds, Leather Sofas, garden furniture

Visit either one of our shops (see below) and recieve 5% more discount.

El Rincon del Mueble

Poligono Industrial “El Real” C/Vente Vacio - 04628 ANTAS Tel/Fax 950 459 071

fuNERAL DIRECTORS, TANATORIOS & INSURANCE

El Rincon del Mueble

Paraje “Las Marinas” - Ctra. Garrucha Vera Km 1 s/n - 04620 VERA Tel/Fax 950 460 867

YOU CAN NOW TAKE YOUR POLICY WITH YOU SHOULD YOU NEED TO RETURN TO THE UK

One call and we will take away the worry of organizing things at such a difficult time.

We have been established for over 50 years and employ two native English funeral directors who will assist you through every step of the process, at your own speed and ensure that the funeral of a loved one is as you desire.

Collyfer cover all areas of Almeria and parts of Murcia

We have our own Tanatorio´s in Huercal Overa, Arboleas, Garrucha, Pulpi and Cantoria We also have permission to use Tanatorio´s in Bedar, Lubrin, Uleila del Campo, Albanchel, Seron & Sorbas

Come for a chat at the following events:

24 hour service

27th Nov Arboleas FACE infront of town hall in Arboleas 6-close

4th Nov Charity Shop in Huercal Overa next to Gaudi 11-3 21st Nov British Legion in Renfe buildings in Alfoquia 9-1

Karen. 617 456 335 or John 617 456 259 karencecere@collyfer.com

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Nº8 Paseo del Mediterráneo (next to Mojacar Estates) Mojacar Playa, 04639, Almeria.

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'Flu jab campaign kicks off and can prevent 45% of hospital admissions

WINTER 'flu jab campaigns have started all over Spain and anyone considered 'at risk' is urged to come forward and make an appointment.

Health experts say having the vaccination can cut winter hospital admissions by 45%, since influenza can create 'major health risks' in chronically-ill patients.

Contrary to popular myth, it does not protect against the common cold, only against the 'flu virus.

Experts say this year's 'flu risk does not appear as though it will be specifically viral, unlike in previous winters when a swine 'flu epidemic looked set to break out.

Health authorities offer vaccinations to the over-60s, anyone who has regular contact with the general public including medical workers, teachers, police officers, firefighters, mayors and anyone working with the elderly, plus those who have chronic or serious health conditions such as cardiovascular problems, diabetes or cancer, and pregnant women.

Medical bosses say preventing 'flu is 'the responsibility of healthcare

professionals, patients and the public at large' since the vaccination is 'the only way of avoiding exposure to 'an illness with potentially serious consequences'.

Those who do not fall into the 'high risk' category do not normally get a vaccination free of charge on the health service, but the jab can be bought over the counter at a pharmacy and either self-administered or given by a nurse at a local health centre by appointment.

Health authorities stress that the 'flu vaccination is effective, has no side-effects and for the sake of one short appointment at the patient's local GP clinic, can save lives and prevent a great deal of unnecessary work and cost for medical services.

Those at risk of catching the virus who do not have the jab are also exposing other people to the perils of infection, meaning it is socially responsible to arrange for it to be administered. thinkspain.com

Fish is nothing new for Deb & Keith Morgan

They owned and operated a large wholesale fish company and crab factory in Devon for 15 years buying the best prime fish at Brixham market and producing the finest crabmeat. Both were sent daily to Selfridges and Harvey Nichols and members of the Royal Family who savoured their crabmeat. Quality and service have always come first. Moving to Spain in 2001 they set up the first fish and chip shop in Garrucha, “Zak’s Plaice” only using fresh fish for the ultimate fish and chip experience. After a couple of years they went on holiday to Canada for 10 days and

ended up staying 10 years! Another successful fish business was soon created in Nova Scotia.

They loved Canada but missed the way of life in Spain, so suitcases packed again, they are back and now offering fresh fish from Brixham with the same quality they have always had for you to enjoy. Possibly the first UK Fishmongers in Spain here on your doorstep!

Catch Of The Day UK English Fishmonger

FRESH ~ FRESH ~ FRESH “Tomorrow’s fish are still swimming”

Direct from Devon:

Smoked HaddockDevon CrabmeatSkate Wings Haddock Plaice Jellied Eels Scallops Halibut Rock Salmon Kippers Lemon Sole Cockles

And more...

First English Fishmongers in Almeria... and possibly Southern Spain!

Find us opposite Iceland car park, Vera - Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00am – 2.30pm / Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm Tel. 692 144 301 / 634 304 288 - Trade enquiries welcome

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SOMETHING TO TEMPT YOU DAILY

Specials Board Monday - Thursday Friday Night Fish & Chip Shop Night Sunday Roast with home-made Starters and Desserts

Avenida Lepanto, Albox

Tel: 950 930 988 Serendipity in the

Crystal Cave

Crystal Angels Energy Stones Jewellery

Birth Stones Hanging Crystals

We stock all your craft supplies.

We are now stocking all your usual craft bits & bobs

Card making classes available. crystalmanofalmeria@hotmail.com Avda. 28 de Febrero, AlboxCard (Between Solstock y Mar / The Post Shop & Jacks) Christmas now in.

crystalmanofalmeria@hotmail.com Avda. 28 de Febrero, Albox (Between Sol y Mar / The Post Shop & Jacks)

Crystal Man of Almeria is now in Serendipity

Opening hours:10am - 2pm Mon - Sat We will be happy to open outside these hours!

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Tel: 617 699 624

TOTAL POOLS

Providing Quality Pool Services to Albox and Mojacar

New Stock Arriving This Week Plus Christmas Meat Orders Being Taken

Services We Offer: Weekly Pool Service One Off Cleans Acid Washes Filter Cleaning Sand Replacement Equipment Installation How to Instruction Sessions

Contact Neil on 642 764 741 Email: totalpools@outlook.com

Glad rags AUTUMN/WINTER COLLECTIONS NOW IN STOCK

BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF CLOTHES IN SUMPTUOUS COLOURS. PERFECT ITEMS FOR LAYERING IN LIGHTER WEIGHT FABRICS. SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERY AGE, SIZE, STYLE & BUDGET. MATCHING ACCESSORIES ALSO AVAILABLE 10am-6pm, thuram-2pm 4pm, am- & sat 10 0 1 d e mon - w10am-3pm fri For Stylish Quality Clothing in Beautiful Fabrics there is nowhere like Gladrags in Calle Malaga, Albox Tel: 634 313 071

The Book Box top quality pre-read books Thousands of Titles Hundreds of Authors

All checked, cleaned & catalouged At - The Courtyard Ferretería Longo, Albox Open Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm & Sat 10am - 1:30pm We know our books!

Prices €1.50 - €5.00

Jay - 662 585 098

THE LITTLE SHOP THAT’S GOT A LOT

Branston Baked Beans

ONLY 65c

Heinz Beanz 415g

2 for €1.20

For your convenience you can pull up outside or we have a large carpark.

We are only 2 minutes from Mercadona.

Tel: 950 930 539

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ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE & HAVE YOUR BUSINESS SEEN BY OVER 30,000 READERS. CONTACT JULIE ON 950 121 936 SALES@SOLTIMES.COM

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Win 20€ in our fun wordsearch competition ...to be spent with one of the advertisers on these pages!

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hair salon & beauty

Avoid dissapointment Book your christmas appointment now!

OPENING HOURS:

Saturday: 9 to 2

Kelly our beautician and nail technician, will pamper you... from a massage to pedicure treat a friend or loved one with one of our gift vouchers. call for details wavelengths albox

Camino Los Segovias, no.3 ALBOX opposite Peugeot Garage

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BAR RESTAURANT CERRO GORDO

halloween party nite, saturday 31st October prize for best halloween costume, halloween buffet 5€ Per person Book to avoid disappointment

Orders being taken for your your christmas cakes Call Chris for details

We look forward to seeing you!

Team Price Busters

950 120 309 Monday to Friday: 9 to 5

Debbie & laura, our experienced stylists, will take care of your hair

Your Host - Chris Wright

Full a la carte menu from 1st November booking not essential, but advisable

Now available Homemade cupcakes & boozy puds.

Call for more details when you order your pies

Sat Nav co-ordinates N37° 24.511 W002° 11.479 EL556 Call for all enquiries & reservations www.bistrobonita.alittlebitofengland.es Tel: 650 599 739 / 950 930 169 www.bistrobonita.alittlebitofengland.es bistrobonita1@hotmail.com

Come and see the largest selection of cushions in ALBOX Large selection of rugs in stock and to order

We install legal systems with no need to use over changing codes or unreliable internet of the area.

Nick Howe: 699 909 737 office: 950 528 334

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The rug specialists

OPENING HOURS MON - FRI 10AM - 5PM SAT 10AM - 2PM AVENIDA LEPANTO 15 ALBOX, 04800 opposite Mercadona TEL: 950 633 149 OR 607 375 697

Don’t sleep on it any longer!

Large stocks of beds, mattresses, pillows and accessories for immediate delivery to all areas.

Tel: 868 931 872 • 673 088 476 (mob) Calle Malaga, ALBOX Email: sleepcentrespain@hotmail.com

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Formly Latino Bar

Roast Chickens, Kebabs, Roast Potatoes and Tapas

YOUR PERFECT EXPERIENCE

HAIR APPOINTMENTS CONTACT TERRY

619 467 295

BEAUTY APPOINTMENTS CONTACT SANDRA 661 858 949 Stationery, household items, gifts, health and beauty, hardware, snacks, hosiery, cleaning products, confectionery, toys & much more...

Butchers

specialising in traditional Spanish foods

opposite the church in La Alfoquia We speak English

Tel: 647 282 938

Find us on

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OTHER APPOINTMENTS CONTACT

619 467 295

La Esencia de AnA Herbalist - Natural Cosmetics - Perfumery Classes and emotional support for school children and adults Personal wellbeing and self assessments.

LA ALFOQUÍA — ZURGENA — 661 662 070

Thank you for asking us to Focusing on smaller area to give our sell your clients a better service. properties

FEATURED PROPERTY €120,000 VH841 - VILLA EVE

A modern but homely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with full size sun roof on a walled private garden of 410 m2 walking distance to the municipal pool, cafés, restaurants and shops of La Alfoquía.

For more information and to arrange a viewing contact us asap.

Please call 0034 950 616 827 / 0034 678 002 006 / 0034 667 891 741 or email: info@vosshomesspain.com

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Office: 155a Carrerera Estacion, Huecal-Overa. 1km off the A7 motorway at exit 553. 100metres from Lidl.

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Bookings now being taken for our Christmas Day Lunch and pre Xmas Lunch.

Christmas Day Lunch, last few tables available, book now to avoid disappointment. only 50€ p.p.

Six Course Christmas Day Lunch.

On arrival you will be greeted with a fabulous selection of Homemade Canapés plus a Cava and Bucks Fizz Reception, Pre Xmas lunch 24.99€ pp to include a half a bottle of wine.

Starters

● Cream of Leek Soup; classic, rich, silky and

flavoursome, served with croutons and warm fresh crusty bread. ● Seafood Cocktail; crisp iceberg lettuce and marie rose sauce topped with fresh langoustines. ● Chunky Chicken, Bacon and Walnut Terrine; brimming full with a mixture of chicken liver and chicken breast, encased in smoky bacon. ● Smoked Salmon Parcels; delicate strips of smoked salmon, full of soft cream cheese and chives, laid on a bed of rocket. ● Mozzarella Cheese, Red Onion and Tomato Tartlet; encased in delicate short crust pastry placed on mixed green leaves.

A shot of Lemon Sorbet to refresh your palate

Main Courses

● Traditional Succulent Roast Turkey; served with

apricot, sage & onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, cranberry jelly, bread sauce and gravy. ● Tender Roasted Topside of Beef; full of flavour with our yorkshire puddings, horseradish sauce and gravy. ● Fillet of salmon topped with a Creamy Cava Sauce; gently pan-fried in a delicious sauce of cava, shallots and fresh cream. ● Two Cheese, Rice and Vegetable Strudel; individual parcels of flaky filo pastry filled with feta and cheddar cheese, leeks, mushrooms, currants and almonds.

All the above are served with crispy roast potatoes and creamy mash, roasted parsnips, honey & butter carrots, brussel sprouts with pan-fried crispy bacon lardons, garden peas

Desserts ● Individual Christmas Puddings made with fruits

infused with rum; served with smooth custard or brandy sauce. ● Dark Chocolate Torte and Amaretto Cream; almond biscuit base smothered with luscious rich chocolate torte. ● Tangy Lemon Tart with Whipped Cream; short crust pastry filled with refreshing lemon custard. ● Vanilla Pod Ice cream mixed with mincemeat soaked in brandy with slices of whiskey caramel oranges.

Baby Mince Pies with coffee of your choice.

Homemade Chocolate Truffles.

RESTAURANT FULLY AIR CONDITIONED

sunday 1st november

1st year anniversary celebration complimentary buffet and live music 6pm-9pm

saturday 7th november Thai Gala night

red strokes country and western from Benidorm. Voted Best Country & Western Act in Spain. Booking Essential

christmas eve special with Nick Spatoni Bookings being taken now

New Year’s eve 30€

Luxury buffet and live music with roadrunner Book now to avoid disappointment!

What’s on a Bar Cielos

Monday: Brand new pie night. Come along and

sample our homemade pies.

Tuesday: Homemade specials available to tempt your tastebuds inc. Lasagne, Chilli and Fish dishes.

Wednesday: British Steak Night, with all your favourites, T-Bone, Rib-Eye, Sirloin and Fillet.

Cooked to your liking.

Thursday: Thai Night. Authentic Thai food with over 50 dishes to choose from.

Friday: Fish day at Cielos, choose from Plaice, Cod, Haddock, Salmon or Cod loins.

All served with handcut chips, peas or salad.

Saturday: from 1pm-weekly pool tournament, new players welcome. Thai Night from 6pm. Authentic Thai food with over 50 dishes to choose from.

Sunday: Traditional Sunday Roast. Beef, Pork, Chicken or Lamb. Served with all the trimmings.

Fish option available.

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Now, a scientist is developing an artificial lens that can stop vision from deteriorating, and restore sight in older people. Physicist Devesh Mistry, of the University of Manchester, is developing a new lens which he says will stop the eye ageing and restore the sight in people with presbyopia - longsightedness The lens, made from a material called liquid crystal - which is currently used in TV and smartphone screens could be implanted into the eye in a straightforward surgical procedure.

It will adjust automatically with could be available within a decade, The Times reports.

As people age their eyesight gets worse, and they develop a longsightedness known as presbyopia, which occurs due to changes to the lens. In a younger person, the muscles around the lens contract and pull the lens into shape to focus on things close by. The muscles and lens then relax when you look at things in the distance.

But as we age, the lens, which is mainly made of protein, stiffens as the protein fibres in it break down.

So when the muscles around the eye contract, they can no longer bend the lens to bring things into focus as easily.

Most people in their 50s begin wearing reading glasses or contact lenses for close work due to the condition.

The lens is made from liquid crystal, a material that is currently used in TV and smartphone screens.

It can get progressively worse until the age of 65, when the lens may start to cloud and a cataract forms - requiring surgery.

Now physicist Devesh Mistry, who splits his time between the University of Manchester and University of Leeds, says he can restore vision in those with presbyopia.

He says the condition can be cured liquid crystal, a material that is not a solid, liquid or a gas but is in the

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Liquid crystal lies between crystalline solids and liquids.

It has an orderly structure like a crystal, but its properties can be changed by mechanical or electrical force.

It is used in TV and smartphone screens because its refractive index - the angle at which it bends light can be changed by applying electric current.

Therefore, Mr Mistry believes the material could be used to develop a lens that focuses automatically, depending on the eye muscles' movements.

Most people in their 50s begin wearing reading glasses for close work due to presbyopia. The new lens could be inserted into the eye in a quick operation under local anaesthetic, similar to how cataracts are currently inserted.

The eye surgeon would make a cut in the cornea, the lens covering the eye, use ultrasound to break down the old stiff or cloudy lens, and suck it out with a vacuum.

Then, they would replace it with the new one made of liquid crystal.

Mr Mistry is currently testing the lenses in the lab and is aiming to have a prototype ready by the end of his doctorate.

He expects the lenses to become available within the next decade.

'At the moment, there's no reason to believe that it's not going to be a significant improvement on what's already out there,' he told The Times.

Mr Mistry’s work is funded by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, which supports new ideas in industrial research He is also working with contact lenses company UltraVision. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health

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Yellowstone For those that try their luck at quiz nights; Yellowstone is the answer to the perennial question of which is the oldest National Park in the world? It’s not Hyde Park as a team guessed recently at a weekly quiz. Previously the same team gave the answer ‘Notting Hill’ when asked what the largest wild carnivore in Britain is. They thought they’d heard carnival (it’s the badger.)

I digress; Yellowstone Park sits atop a Super Volcano; this term is used funnily enough for very large volcanoes. There have been three major eruptions over the last two million years; the first was the largest being 2500 times larger than the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980. The park owes its beauty to the cataclysmic forces that have shaped it. Lakes, rivers and mountain ridges have all been put in place by the forces at work under the earth.

Smaller eruptions have taken place regularly since; just 14,000 years ago a 5km wide crater was formed to enlarge Yellowstone Lake. The area has had all manner of eruptions, from the huge gas explosions which cause the pyroclastic flows that obliterate everything for hundreds of kilometres around, to relatively slow lava flows and steam eruptions. We all know about the geyser Old Faithful, caused by ground water seeping underground, being superheated by the intense heat and exploding upwards.

Underneath Yellowstone the Caldera has been measured as being 80kms long by 20kms wide, going

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I’ve got an admission to make. We play games at home. We’ve been known to play board games and card games as the sun sinks below the horizon on many occasions. It’s such a pleasant way to spend a family evening and as we watch the sun setting, the rays slowly dissipating across the valley, showering us in a diaspora of gentle dusky light… it’s so much easier to pinch someone’s card!!

But I must say some games make even watching the omnibus edition of “Come Dine With Me” appealing. That’s not something you say every day.

I stumbled across a game which, from what I’ve read, could be worth avoiding at all costs. “Kolejka” is a game about queuing. Nothing else really, just queuing. It’s a Polish game that was developed to teach Poles about life under Communism and the difficulties of buying normal things. They had to queue and then had cards they could produce to jump the queue or liquidate others in that queue. Sounds spellbinding!

In reality it couldn’t have been that bad because it won the coveted Gra Roku Best Game award in 2012.No, I missed that news too; we’re clearly not up to speed on Polish games awards.

Then there’s “Park and Shop: The Shopping Game”. After playing this game, the Polish queue game probably sounds fantastic! “Park and Shop” involves players driving their cars to the shopping mall, getting everything off their shopping list, then returning to their car. So, after pushing and shoving your way through a busy shopping mall all day, you can come home and spend an hour or two playing a game which involves you...pushing and shoving your way through a busy shopping mall!

But it’s not just board games that excel in dullness. New technology, not to be left out, has hit the odd low itself. A game for Nintendo owners was called “Imagine: Babysitter”. In this game-which doesn’t come cheap-players have to pay to do all those things that real babysitters get paid to do, such as trying to stop a tantruming baby screaming.

Tempted? No, I’m not either.

But, I would like to suggest a sequel to the babysitter game. How about, “Imagine: Change The Nappy”! That’d be one to avoid at all costs. It could be released at the same time as another new game by the same people, “Imagine: Spending Money on Rubbish”.

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so deep underground as to have a capacity of 4000km3. Scientists have been measuring the ground since 1923 and at first it rose slowly, about 1cm a year then between 2004/8 it suddenly rose up over 20cms. The ground is pushed up as magma and gases fill the magma chamber below. The area constantly has earth tremors with over a thousand a year recorded, sometimes even more. Over four days in January 2010 there were 1620 earth tremors though the largest measured only 3.8M. Just like toppling dominoes the geological fault lines under our feet interconnect. On March 30th 2014 the largest earthquake in 30 years struck Yellowstone measuring 4.3M. Two days later in Chile way to the south a huge 8.2M quake struck the coast causing tidal waves of up to 2 metres. In 1992 a quake in California caused hundreds of mini quakes in the park.

Luckily we can all trust the US Govt; they assure us that although the giant ball of molten rock underneath the bears and salmon is growing; it’s not growing fast enough to be of any concern. In fact after a recent report measured the magma as 2.5 times larger than previously guessed at, the Yellowstone Volcano observatory said the following - though fascinating, the new findings do not imply increased geologic hazards at Yellowstone, and certainly do not

increase the chances of a ‘super eruption’ in the near future.

There’s just a one in 700,000 chance of the volcano erupting in the next year; coincidentally that’s twenty times more likely than winning the UK lottery.

This is just as well; as when it does go off the ash will be three metres deep for up to 250 miles killing 90,000 people instantly. Chicago and San Francisco both 1000 miles away would get a few inches. The highly toxic ash would pollute water and farmland; traffic would come to a halt as the fine dust clogs up air filters. Planes would be grounded for thousands of miles around. No search and rescue could take place with infrastructure at a standstill.

America’s ability to feed itself would cease as it would endure a nuclear winter for at least a year. Globally temperatures would drop for a good few years. We’d all however enjoy wondrous sunsets just as JMW Turner painted from England after the 1815 Mount Tambora eruption in Indonesia.

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Tropical oasis arboleas SM023 - poa€

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stunning 360º views Cantoria sM005 - 109,000€

Detached 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom villa with 360 degree view of the surrounding valley. Features peller heating system, roof terrace and Jacuzzi.

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Immaculate Home near albox sM021 - 169,000€

Detached 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom country villa with 2400m2 of land. Close to Albox and appointed to a high standard.

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idyllic setting taberno sM002 - 144,000€

Traditional restored cortijo in an idyllic setting with fantastic views. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and part A/C

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Walking distance Almanzora sM022 - 125,000€

A lovely, detached bright villa in a great location.

Well maintained gardens and room for a swimming pool. Walking distance to the local amenities, must be seen to be appreciated.

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two living quarters Almanzora village sM020 - 200,000€

Charming villa in the heart of the village with swimming pool. Features 2 separate living quarters with 2 bedrooms in each.

Former guest house zurgena sol314 - 89,995€

Ideal property for a large family or a great B&B business opportunity. The property consists of 5 large bedrooms 2 with en-suite wet rooms and two family bathrooms.

There is a small courtyard to the rear with a small cave.

close to all amenities cantoria sM004 - 160,000€

Immaculate detached 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms villa. Within walking distance to town. Features above ground pool and tranquil setting.

country cortijo partaloa sol091 - 62,000€

millhouse arboleas sM015 - 165,000€

Former millhouse converted to 2 houses in a tranquil setting, close to the rambla with mountain views. Tastefully refurbished with many original features.

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This lovely 3 bed 1 bath attached countryhouse is situated close the beautiful town of Arboleas, and a short drive from the market town of Albox.

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Former Bed & Breakfast, attached villa features 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with large garden.

Only 10 mins to Albox.

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country home nr baza SM014 - 140,000€

Part cave country home, stunning setting, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large plot, partially fenced, stunning views

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La alfoquia townhouse Beautiful restored mid terrace cortijo. Features 1000m2 of land, private courtyard, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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Britons buying a fifth of all Spanish property sold to foreigners

New figures indicate moribund prices and a strong pound are making holiday homes in the sun more appealing Britons are buying a fifth of all Spanish property sold to foreigners, as moribund prices and a strong pound make holiday homes in the sun more appealing.

According to new figures released by the Spanish land registry, Britons, more than any other nationality, are taking advantage of a combination of favourable economic factors. The euro has fallen from about 80p to the pound, to a little over 70p in 12 months, making homes in popular areas such as the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca cheaper to buy.

Slow price growth in Spain, coupled with rapidly rising property prices at home – in some instances, by more than 10 per cent a year – mean that Spanish property is making less of a dent in Britons’ wallets. According to the Colegio de Registradores, 19.8 per cent of all property bought by non-Spaniards in the first six months of 2015 went to UK buyers. German and other northern Europeans are stymied by the weak euro, while buyers from further afield – Russians have bought large numbers of Spanish holiday homes in recent years – have been hit by sanctions or weakening domestic economies.

As many as 750,000 Britons live in Spain for at least part of the year. “The British market is by far the most important,” said Marc Pritchard, the Majorca-based sales and marketing director of Taylor Wimpey España, which develops homes in popular coastal areas. “There are several factors at play, but people are starting to realise that after years of the Spanish housing market being depressed, it is beginning to pick up.”

Spain suffered one of the sharpest economic downturns in the eurozone crisis, sending property prices spiralling. Many had ploughed retirement savings into a dream home in the sun, but suddenly found themselves heavily indebted and holding an asset that was worth a fraction of what they paid for it.

But greater confidence of economic stability at home is allowing people, especially those with plenty of cash, to look abroad for what are still bargain prices. “Prices, while rising, are still low,” said Mr Pritchard. “Even in prime locations, properties are still at 2002 levels.”

The most popular destinations are the sun-kissed coastal areas,

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with some communities in Alicante and Marbella dominated

by English-speaking residents. The house-moving website, Rightmove, says it is the grey pound that is driving the market.

Britons aged between 55 and 64 are the most active in Spain, making up almost half of all enquiries about holiday homes.

Those aged between 45 and 54 make a third of all requests.

Housers, a Spanish-based crowd-funded investment group, is hoping to raise about £90m to invest in 500 properties, most of them in Madrid, with a view to renting them out. House prices in the Spanish capital have risen by more than 5 per cent this year.

The move is likely to anger social groups who argue that banks have been too quick to foreclose on households who have fallen behind on mortgage repayments. Housers’ first investment, a flat in Madrid, was bought by 49 investors, who each share the €450 (£333) a month rent, and any capital appreciation. www.independent.co.,uk

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This is a 3-bed / 2-bath fully furnished property with views of the golf course, sea and mountains. It has a total area of 277.62 mts² distributed on 3 levels which also includes gardens, terraces and a roof solarium. The property is in good condition and has views from all of the rooms. There is a small garden at the front of the house and a carport for off street parking. It also has an internal courtyard and a private garden at the back of the property that leads to the very well maintained communal gardens of “Las Torres de la Loma” and the communal swimming pool. A short 5 minute walk takes you to the sandy beach of Macenas and a 5 minute drive to the beautiful unspoilt beaches of Manaca. This is the perfect tranquil setting to relax, unwind and enjoy life.

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EU orders Spain to re-write national budget, demanding more cuts

Brussels raps Spain on the knuckles for failing to comply with spending rules months before a momentous general election. Spain has been told to re-write its national budget after the government's plans fell foul of the European Union's tough spending targets, two months before the country heads for national elections.

Madrid will now have to implement more spending cuts and raise taxes after the European Commission said its draft budget forecasts failed to comply with Europe's fiscal rules.

Brussels estimates that Spain's deficit will come in at -4.5pc this year and -3.5pc of GDP in 2016 - contravening the -3pc limits laid out by the EU's "Stability and Growth Pact" rules. The calculations clash with the government's own draft projections which estimate the deficit would fall to -4.2pc this year, and -2.8pc in 2016. The decision is a setback for the ruling government of prime minister Mariano Rajoy, which has overseen harsh austerity after country's banks were bailed-out by international lenders in 2012.

Spain has since managed to emerge from a three year recession to become one of the fastest growing economies in the eurozone this year. It has also undergone significant belt-tightening, with the government deficit having shrunken from -11pc in 2009.

Mr Rajoy's Partido Popular party, which has complied with Brussels' demand for austerity, has fallen behind the opposition Socialist party in polls ahead of the election on December 20. The vote has been billed as a plebiscite on the ruling government's economic policies. Brussels intervention could also embolden anti-austerity sentiment in the country - including the hard-Left Podemos movement which has vowed to resist economic diktats from the EU. The decision could also complicate Madrid's relationship with the Catalan

government, which is demanding more fiscal autonomy after its separatist leaders won regional elections last month. Pierre Moscovici, the EU's economics chief, denied the Commission's judgement was motivated by the looming general election.

"We use rules, there is no ideology in our work", said Mr Moscovici. "What counts is to talk about figures. We work on the basis of facts". Valdis Dombrovskis, the Commission's vice-president said: "The substance of the analysis is not affected by elections". Responding to the judgement, Mr Rajoy insisted that his government would not fall short of its estimated deficit target. “We are calm because Spain has seen economic activity recover, Spain is adding jobs so we are collecting taxes so we have compliance on the deficit within reach", he told Spanish TV on Monday night.

Madrid will now need to provide more details on how it plans to curb local government spending and "stay the course of reforms" said Mr Dombrovskis.

Despite being hailed as one of the eurozone's model pupils, Spain's economic recovery has attracted high-profile detractors.

Olivier Blanchard, the recently departed chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, said the country's "growth miracle" was largely illusory.

"When people talk about the Spanish miracle, I react", said Mr Blanchard. "When you have 23pc unemployment and 3pc growth, I don't call this a miracle yet." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

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Question: I am unable to find the funds to pay inheritance tax. Could you inform me of the timescale for payment and the consequences of not meeting the deadline.

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If the administration does not reply within one month it is considered granted. (Legal interest will be due.) Please note that the extension must be requested to the Agencia Tributaria in Madrid if the beneficiary is non-resident and to the Junta de Andalucia if the beneficiary is tax resident in Andalucia.

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Don Miguel El Sabio & the Particle Accelerator seventy-nine percent the

At Alquerian unemployment figure was the highest in the western world. Manuela made passionate pleas for a state sponsored project to get the people back to work. Everyone in the Alquerian establishment took it upon themselves to apply to various international bodies for funding. Purely from a sense of community spirit. None thought of personal gain, at least that’s what they said publicly. The replies soon came in, all starting with the line ‘In the present economic climate …..’ One however, from the United Nations Scientific Development Council guaranteed funding for a project put forward by Don Miguel El Sabio. Alqueria’s only intellectual, well he had mastered joined-up writing.

The Don’s proposal?

Alqueria’s very own particle accelerator.

While Sabio had confidence in his abilities, no-one else did. Most thought it was just an elaborate ploy to defraud the UN of vast quantities of cash. A true Alquerian project. The Government applauded in admiration.

As the Alquerian Treasury Minister counted the cash from the UN, the Don marshalled the unemployed of the village.

He took over the old television studio off the Calle Generalissimo and closed the steel doors behind. What he was doing was of no interest to the rest of the village. They viewed him with suspicion at the best of times and as he was keeping the rebellious youth of Alqueria occupied they thought it best to leave him alone.

He did however seem to be using a great deal of double sided sticky tape and the inners from paper towel rolls which raised

a few eyebrows. However in the eyes of the simple villagers intelligence went hand in hand with eccentricity.

Then the fateful day. Representatives from the UN appeared at the border demanding to see the results of their investment. Rodriquez went into hiding and Manuela put on a false moustache and pretended to be a member of the Women’s Institute on holiday from Britain.

Don Miguel El Sabio stood alone to face his inquisitors. The Don didn’t seem perturbed in the slightest and joyfully led the team to the old studio where he triumphantly swung open the doors.

Lurking in the shadows was a contraption consisting of an old Remitroot barrel connected via verdigris encrusted copper pipes to an old washing machine.

The silence was tangible. To cover their embarrassment the UN team submitted an interim report which simply stated, ‘Valuable and ongoing work.’

Don Miguel El Sabio was elated and moved to the next stage. The acceleration of a particle, but he needed a particle to accelerate. To the Don’s befuddled mind a particle is a particle and so is a Remitroot seed.

How would the particle accelerator effect the Remitroot seed?

What mutations will occur within its kernel?

We await the result of the first experiment.

Strictly 2015 Week 4

The best way that I can describe this weeks show is that it was very topsy turvy. The top dancers had a poor week and the bottom dancers seemed to have a great week! C’est la vie. Let’s hope it’s back to normal next week.

Opening this weeks show were Anita Rani and Gleb with a Samba. Anita is one of the dancers I have been championing and despite the fact that she had the hip action nailed her feet were flat and turned in and on the whole her samba looked heavy. I awarded her a 7 and the judges 27. Next to dance were Daniel O’Donnell and Kristina with an American Smooth. I felt Daniel had a bit of a caning from the judges this week as he danced some basic foxtrot extremely well for the length of time he’s been dancing. OK it was a bit ‘careful’ and he does need to attack his work a bit more but I really enjoyed his performance and gave him a 7 with the judges a measly 23. Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan were next out with their Paso Doble. Firstly what a disgusting piece of music for this dance - this always detracts from any performance for me. Kirsty was lacking the essential core and high hips for this dance which resulted in her performance being plonky and weak and looking as if Brendan was dragging her around the floor. I gave her 4 and the judges 21. Georgia May Foote and Giovanni followed with their performance of a Quickstep. This was a great performance bursting with energy, fast and furious and full of content. I do feel she is just a bit too small to dance ballroom with Giovanni and as a result there was a bit of gapping going on. That said I gave her 8 and the judges 31.

Jeremy Vine and Karen were next with a Jive.

I always enjoy watching Jeremy with his ‘dad’ dancing which he always seems to bring to every performance. But as Jive is one for the ‘wee’ folk, I found Jeremy struggling with his height and control of those extremeties for a second week. I gave him 5 and the judges bottom slot with 20. Kellie Bright and Kevin danced a Foxtrot next. For me this was

Thinking Blonde

‘They’ say that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know that gets you where you are. I think that ‘they’ are right, and I have been working on that premise all my life.

Take the motor car, for instance.

I know how to drive, and I enjoy driving. I find the experience quite relaxing, yet despite all this, I have no idea at all how an internal combustion engine works, nor indeed how any of the bells and whistles which come as standard with the modern motor car function. Just as long as I know a man who does, then I am happy in my ignorance.

I make a slight exception in the case of a puncture. I know how to change a tyre, in theory, but should the occasion arise where I need to put theory into practice, I would first stand helplessly by the side of the road, hoping that a knight in shining armour would come to my rescue. If no knight were currently available for rescue duties, then and only then would I buckle down and change the tyre myself.

I also have an extensive list of excuses, suitable for almost every occasion. These are not necessarily based on a lack of knowledge, more on a lack of desire – there are many occasions in Life where a handy but believable excuse comes in useful, such as: It’s too hot/cold/ windy to push the wheelbarrow full of garden rubbish up to the tip and empty it. There might be an element of truth in the hot/

very disappointing after last weeks performance of their Charleston. It was lumpy and bumpy and lacking that core strength however, I did feel that the choreography was partially to blame.

I awarded her 7 and the judges 32. Jamelia and Tristan were next and danced a Charleston. This was definitely her dance, she s h o w e d great swivels and had some great tricks with super characterisation.

Last week she was in my bottom 2 this week one of the top dancers. I awarded her 8 and the judges 32.

Jay McGuinness and Aliona then performed their Quickstep.

A n o t h e r disappointing performance from my favourite celebrity for this year.

I think the choreography was a little too ambitious with syncopated pivots involved. He made a couple of errors and his frame was moving around quite a lot probably due to the fact that he was turning his head way too much. I gave him 7 and the judges only 25.

Carol Kirkwood and Pasha next danced a Paso Doble to a traditional piece of music - yeah!

This was an improvement on last week but still completely lacking in core which would have improved this dance many times over. Because of this the dance was lacking drive and attack so lost out on characterisation. I gave her 5 and the judges 22. A Waltz was next performed by Ainsley Harriet and Natalie. Ainsley is improving steadily each week and I really enjoyed his smooth elegant performance. I awarded him 6 and the judges 26.

Helen George and Aljaz then danced a Salsa. This was a dance I didn’t expect her to be able to pull off as a ballerina but she proved me totally wrong.

She’s got legs that go on forever and really used them in this dance with a spectacular end lift. I

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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk cold/windy scenario, but the underlying fact is that I simply don’t want to.

However, I am delighted to tell you that I have now got a totally new excuse, one that will suffice on any number of occasions.

I was sitting in the kitchen, my torso covered in a towel, while Pete smeared my head with a vile witch’s brew known a colourant – he does this for me, because I ‘can’t see the back of my head’ – nobody mention mirrors, please!

During the process he unintentionally smeared my ear with a goodly dollop of dye. My ear is directly connected with my brain, such as it is, so it seems wholly plausible to me that I have now got a functioning amount of dye in my brain.

Fine! Now all difficult decisions requiring deep thought are covered under the umbrella excuse of ‘I can’t do that, I’ve got a blonde brain.’

awarded her 8 and the judges 32. Peter Andre and Janette and their Tango were next. Peter delivered the elements here, speed, sharpness and intensity however, his feet need work. He was very stompy lifting his feet off the floor at every occasion which gave the Tango an up/down look instead of being completely flat. He needed to relax his knees and keep them there. I awarded him 8 and the judges 32. Closing the show this week were Katie Derham and Anton with a Viennese Waltz. This showed the most Viennese Waltz I’ve ever seen performed in Strictly. For me all her chasses were skipped and she was up and down on all her pivots and for that reason I gave her 7. The judges had her in top position on 33 which I felt was way out of order. That said this is only the second time in 12 years that Anton has been in top place on the leader board (aah!)

So with Jeremy and Kirsty in bottom places, the public bottom two were Daniel O’Donnell and Kirsty Gallacher with Daniel leaving the show this week unfortunately due to a number of errors in the dance off. I think had it been a clean performance Kirsty would have left the show instead. Let’s hope that our great dancers are back on form next week. In the meantime come and join in our ‘Strictly’ gossip at one of our classes until then Keep Dancing!By Lyn Aspden of ‘Strictly Dance’ Class Info 635 584 431

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SATURN SKYDIVER SKYSCRAPER SKYWRITING SMOG SOLAR ECLIPSE STARS

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STREET LIGHT THE SUN TREETOP UNIVERSE VENUS

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10. Which British MP lost her job after some inopportune words about eggs?....

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9. Whose showbiz marriage to her third husband provoked the headline ?Egghead weds hourglass??...................

AIRPLANE BIG DIPPER BIRDS BLIMP BLUE SKY CHIMNEY SMOKE CLOUDS COMET DRONE FIREWORKS GALAXY HAZE HELICOPTER

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8. ?I am the egg man? is a line from which song by The Beatles?...................

soltimes sport Quiz

1. Which boxer was found Not Guilty of the attempted murder of Frank Warren?......

2. What sport would you be watching at Flinders Park?...

3. Boca Juniors are from which South American country?..............................

4. In 1981, Susan Brown was the first female competitor in which sporting event?......

5. Which boxer was nicknamed “The Real Deal”?

6. How many laps are there in a single race at a speedway meeting?.............

7. In Judo, the Black belt is the highest, what colour is the second highest?............

8. How many consecutive shots does it take to score a 147 break in snooker?..........

9. Which was the first Asian country to hold a F1 Grand Prix?....................................

10. Who is the only man to captain England whilst playing 3rd. Division football?..............................

6. Four 7. Brown 8. 36 9. Japan 10. Ian Botham

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soltimes EGG Quiz

1. Which confection consists of egg whites beaten with sugar and baked

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1. Terry Marsh 2. Tennis 3. Argentina 4. The Boat Race 5. Evander Holyfield

IDENTIFY THEse FAMOUS logos

sol picture quiz!

1. ESA / European space Agency 2. Caritas 3. World Toilet Organization 4. Socialist International

on this day 23rd October

1707 – The first Parliament of Great Britain meets.

1739 – War of Jenkins’ Ear starts: British Prime Minister Robert Walpole, reluctantly declares war on Spain.

1915 – Women’s suffrage: In New York City, 25,00033,000 women march on Fifth Avenue to advocate their right to vote.

2011 – The Libyan National Transition Council deems the Libyan Civil War over.

2012 – After 38 years, the world’s first teletext service (BBC’s Ceefax) ceases broadcast due to Northern Ireland completing the digital switchover.

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UK Motorhomes Wanted

Contact Karl on 0044 7976 662395

email: carlskitt@live.com

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STANDARD CROSSWORD

1 Deliberate (7) 5 Mesh (7) 9 Out-and-out (9) 10 What chocolate comes from (5) 11 Pins (7) 12 Make bigger (7) 13 Assign (9) 15 Effeminate (5) 17 A South American rodent (5) 19 A finger or toe (9) 22 Laid bare (7) 25 Craftsman (7) 26 Dike (5) 27 Discriminate (9) 28 Probably (2 words) (7) 29 People watching their calories (7)

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1 Made broader (7) 2 In an illegal manner (9) 3 Front limb of a horse (7) 4 Make laws (9) 5 French for “Our” (5) 6 These stop football plays (7) 7 Become liable to (5) 8 Food market (7) 14 Disaffected (9) 16 Well-kept (9) 17 Pampered (7) 18 Take one’s clothes off (7) 20 Utmost (7) 21 One of New York’s baseball teams (7) 23 Forever no (5) 24 Dirty (5)

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Ridiculous bus crashes in a road (6) 5 Contrary to Pope is change (8) 9 One who can sell alcohol to parasitic insects seen elsewhere (8) 10 Headless hunted animal eats everyone - it’s true! (6) 11 Sum it up after I make loan extra (10) 12 Might include redhead girl (4) 13 Dead end in day of French return (8) 16 Girl is reportedly an online animal doctor? (6) 17 Foreign Office returning 13 of an unborn baby (6) 19 Goes back in green, terse part (2-6) 21 Sea pipe? (4) 22 Be concise - I adapted field of knowledge (10) 25 Tear up without a fifty-fifty return for a supporter (6) 26 This way and that, creature surrounds new similar creature (almost) (2,3,3) 27 Grass - teaberry, perhaps (8) 28 Not that clever - returns daughter to empty leisure centre (6) Down

2 Gradually strengthen physique (5) 3 Part of parachute - risk to organs (5) 4 Fire Sid up with girl (7) 5 Love church, and taking in one nymph (7) 6 Herb players, perhaps (7) 7 Most unctuous military forces enter into smut - not posh! (9) 8 One who endures the French animal in rising source (9) 14 Serving to bring to mind England 5-0 Cuba at International - a famous day (9) 15 That which ensnares Brown in green mess left inside (9) 18 Freedom left head of Iraq - Bush starting (with England) to try again (7) 19 Animal, some Australian ones, and almost a flying one (7) 20 “Former mollusc going without”, I cry out (7) 23 Fixed without maiden over (5) 24 Sea feature of river in fuel (5)

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Diana Dors, English actress and singer ((1931-1984) soltimes Pelé, Brazilian footballer SImpson quote and actor (1940) Anita Roddick, English “It takes two to lie: one to lie businesswoman and and one to listen” activist, founder of The Homer Simpson. The Body Shop (1942-2007) Simpsons celebrated its 25th Martin Luther King III, American activist (1957) anniversary in December Jake Robinson, English 2014. footballer (1986)

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October 2015

FOOD & ENTERTAINING...

Spooky Cocktails Serve yourself up a tasty cocktail with this selection of mixes

from www.food.com

Restaurante Maloan Albox

OPEN 7 days a week

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH Cava & Canapes On Arrival

Halloween Party Night 31st October 8.30pm

5 Courses Menu

Live music with Dave Henry. Fancy dress optional. Food Available.

Choice Of Turkey, Lamb Shoulder, Pork, Beef Fillet With Este & Rioja Wines Coffee & Mince Pies, All Inclusive 35€ pp Booking Essential, Limited Places

14th November Quiz of Quizzes

Call for more details

Doors open 2pm

Cava & Canapes On Arrival

Christmas Eve Live Music with Nicky Spatoni

2-6pm

New Years Eve Live Music Twilight Shadows

5 Courses Menu

1/4 chicken & chips supper, Cava at Midnight 5€p.p Booking Only

Choice Of Lamb Shoulder, Pork, Beef Fillet With Este & Rioja Wines & Coffee

bookings now being taken for your christmas party. menu AVAILABLE

All Inclusive 30€ per person Childrens menu available

1st time being seen in Albox

25th November Charity Fashion Show

New Years Lunch

vegetarian menu available

20th November 8:30pm Live Music with Steve Byatt

Booking Recommended

FREE WI-FI

Spanish Speaking 950 430 145 ~ English Speaking 647 730 103

Poligono Industrial Albox, Near the ITV Garage

w w w. me s ond e i re ne . com

We are open 7 days a week Andy’s fun quiz night every Thursday 8pm Large function room available seats 400 people Call Andy on 950 927 393 /634 300 752

find us opposite the BP garage in Albox or follow us on Facebook at maloansalbox

Avenida Lepanto, Albox Tel: 950 930 988 New winter opening hours

Mon,Thurs, Fri & Sat 9am til late Kitchen 9am-8pm Tues 9am- Late Kitchen 9am-4pm ● Weds 6pm-Late Kitchen Closed Sun 10am- Late Kitchen open from 1.30pm

OLIVERS KITCHEN

Come and check our specials. Something different to tempt you everyday. Available Monday-Thursday

Fridays Fish and Chip Shop Night Sunday Oliver’s Roast

Served with fresh seasonal vegetables with homemade starters and desserts.

Booking Essential

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 24th October Saturday 31st October Saturday 7th November Twilight Shadows Tony Justice The Streeters

All Football & Rugby Games Being Shown

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING...

Draculas Blood

Irene

autumn crazy offer

Free Bottle of wine

DIRECTIONS Shake ingredients together with ice.

Pour into a tall glass.

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Big Breakfast only 5€ Sunday roast 3 courses only 8.50€ Lunchtime menu over 22 homemade dishes to choose from.

Sat 31st October Dominic Doolittle food available call maggie or sue to book or more info Closed Monday

per couple to take away after having our night menus Valid only with this voucher dinner 19.00-22.00 until 31st october

Devils Punch

La

Tel: 634 332 228

Email: ysbl@alboxonline.net find us on facebook

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INGREDIENTS 2 fluid ounce vodka 1 fluid ounce peach schnapps 3-4 fluid ounce cranberry juice

INGREDIENTS 57 g tequila 29 g orange liqueur 29 g limoncello 29 g sour mix 0.25 ml orange juice DIRECTIONS Pour the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.Shake well.

Strain into a sour or highball glass.

The Yellow Stone Bar

Hours: 12-4pm, 6pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays

Ali welcomes you to the new rebranded, refurbished Bar Restaurant El Sitio, Formerly El Naranjo Same friendly service and atmosphere

New Years Booking Now Taken Traditional pizzas to eat in or takeaway

Sundays Roast Lunch

Menu del Casa 3 Courses €12 All major Sports shown

Inside and outside dining areas

Calle Mayor Los Gallardos

Tel: 950 398 799

EL CUCADOR

air-conditioned

950 634 562 THIS SATURDAY 24th October

The Ultimate Rod Stewart Tribute Act Steve Fisher

WatchNow this space Bookings being taken

Christmas DayofLunch for details our Pre years Christmas new eveparties event Boxing Day Event New Years Eve party night

Please contact the bar for more details

Returns to La Vida FREE ENTRY from 7pm Food Specials Available Call to Reserve your table now

traditional home cooked sunday lunch

topside of beef roast pork or chicken fish of the day Salmon option served with Roast Potatoes, Vegetables & Homemade Gravy inc FREE COFFEE served 12.30PM - 5PM

from 8.95€

booking recommended

Atlantic cod fillet handcut chips & peas

From 5.95€ in the bar

FRIDAYS 12.30pm - 9pm

try our sharing platters...

Whole Roasted Chicken with onion & garlic or Rack of Sticky BBQ Ribs served with hand-cut chips, alioli, bread & salad

just 9.99€

All Live Premiership Football Shown Here

Lite Bite snacks A La Carte Menu served 12.30pm - 4Pm 6pm - 9pm Mon - Sat

Opening hours: Mon-Sat:12pm - 11pm (or later if entertainment) Sunday: 12pm - 9pm lavidacucador@gmail.com

We are here

Albox Arboleas Zurgena La Alfoquia

Mojacar

E15

1km

La Vida

Cucador Huercal Overa

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Menu del Dia 10€ Selection of Tapas English Speaking Everyone Welcome Friendly Atmosphere

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.

Darren & Linda welcome you to the Plaza Bar Restaurant Partaloa.

Open every evening from 7pm.

All day Saturday & Sunday We will be offering:

Traditional Spanish Home-made Tapas.

Available everyday with a choice of over 20 dishes, including other national cuisine.

Bar-Restaurante

LA PALMERA

Avda Lepanto, 43 Opposite the BP Garage 04800 Albox-Almeria Tel: 950 430 993 Mobile: 659 056 082

La Cena

Restaurante

Albox

menu del noche €10.95

Includes a caraffe of wine per couple 11 starters, 10 mains & 9 Desserts Full A La Carte also available Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday

Sunday Roasts.

Bookings from 2pm. 2 courses just 7.95€ choice of meats available. Booking essential.

Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

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

is 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. www.bistobonita. alittlebitofengland.es

La Cena

would like to invite you to sample the exciting new additions to the already successful menú of the night. With 4 new additions per the 3 course taking it to 11 starters 10 mains, and 9 sweets. With additions to include more choice for the high volume of gluten free people.

Still Price at the value beating 10.95 for 3 courses, including a carafe of wine for 2 people. Full al-carte still available. Please call for reservation as our busy season is upon us.

Christmas fully booked, a few tables left for Christmas Eve & New Years Eve, call for menu & price.

Fridays from 5pm Fish & Chips.

Icelandic Cod & home-made chips with peas/mushy peas.

Saturday Italian Night

bar restaurant

Italian Pizzas

Fully Air- Conditioned, Eat In Comfort

This week come and enjoy a delicious selection of pasta and pizzas.

Come along and try one of our home-made Italian Pizzas baked in our pizza oven. Large variety of toppings to choose from. Eat in or take-away.

FRI 30th Oct Live Music SAT 31st Oct Kids Halloween Party with Bouncy Castle & Ghost Hunt English & Spanish Beers available.

Extensive wine list.

Available for all functions.

Please call for details

SKY SPORTS, BT SPORTS & SETANTA SPORTS AVAILABLE.

Tel: 642 947 182 Plaza de Constitucion S/N Par taloa

Open 7 days a week, 12noon - 3:30pm, 6pm - late Closed Monday Lunchtime Menu del Dia: 12noon - 3:30pm Tuesday-Sunday Menu del Noche: 6pm - 7:30pm every night

free delivery within 6k radius takeaway available Booking Recommended

Avda Lepanto, Albox Tel: 632 454 505 or 602 198 970

Tel: 950 121 936

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LEARN SPANISH WITH“PACO” IN THE CAFÉ

WAITER - CAMARERO WATER - AGUA CUSTOMER - CLIENTE ORANGE JUICE - ZUMO DE NARANJA COFFEE - CAFE BOTTLE - BOTELLA GLASS - VASO

WINE - VINO

BEER - CERVEZA ICE - HIELO MILK -. LECHE LEMON - LIMON TEA - TE TIP - BOTE

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE PLEASE? ¿QUE QUERÍA POR FAVOR? I WOULD LIKE A BEER PLEASE HALF OR PINT? QUISIERA UNA CERVEZA POR FAVOR ¿TUBO O PINTA/JARA? WOULD YOU LIKE ANY MORE? ¿QUERÍA ALGO MAS? YES, ALSO I WOULD LIKE A WHITE COFFEE ONE MORE COFFEE SI, TAMBIÉN QUISIERA UN CAFÉ CON LECHE UN CAFÉ MAS I WOULD LIKE A GLASS OF WINE RED OR WHITE? QUISIERA UN VASO DE VINO ¿TINTO O BLANCO? COULD YOU GIVE ME SOME CHANGE PLEASE?YES OF COURSE ¿PODRÍA DARME ALGO DE CAMBIO POR FAVOR? SI POR SUPUESTO HOW MUCH IS IT? HOW MUCH DO I OWE YOU? ¿CUANTO ES? ¿CUANTO LE DEBO? Learn more Spanish with Paco-661 142 606 at Campsite Los Gallardos, Lessons based in conversation, All levels catered for plus Private lessons!

THE POST

SHOP ALBOX At SOL Y MAR AVENIDA 28 FEBRERO 44, ALBOX

TOTAL MAILBOX SOLUTIONS · YOUR OWN P O BOX WITH A REAL ADDRESS · EMAIL ALERTS FOR ALL YOUR MAIL RECEIVED ONLY 30€ FOR 6 MONTHS

OR 40€ FOR ONE YEAR Mail forwarding and postal services also available

Open: 9:30am - 3pm

Tel: 950 064 584

Email: info@solymarspain.com remember step aerobics? come & join us every wednesday 11.30am at Jovasport gym in Mojacar Parque commercial with Alison

old school moves 2014 style

call 666 273 168 for more info

THE X FACTOR Singing Competition

This competition is open to anyone who is not a professional singer or who has been been paid to sing before.

Heats will run across four weeks with eliminations on week five before the semi final.

Commences 15th Nov @ 7pm

The Grand Xmas Finale will be on Sunday December 20th.

Ticket only for the final.

This is a charity event and proceeds will go to local Jean Andre School for a new playground.

please come to Bar Cielos for an application form or call the bar

on 634 393 235

OPENING HOURS: Daily 12 noon until late

The bar is situated at the top end of la Alfoquia, opposite the floodlit football pitch.

new office opening Age Support Almanzora

We have opened a NEW OFFICE at Mora Oil on the Poligono Industrial Arboleas Norte.

You are welcome to call in for a chat and a coffee to find out more about our work or to make a referral for yourself or a neighbour / friend. We are open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10.00 a.m. To 1.30 p.m.

Age Support Almanzora’s aim is to improve the quality of life for older people by providing emotional and practical support.

In recent months we have received an increasing number of requests for help Now we urgently need more volunteers to help us to help others. If you dislike the thought of vulnerable people being alone and, with the guidance of our Welfare Team Leader, you would enjoy visiting people in their own homes, please call in or telephone for more information to ask for a Volunteer Application Form.

If you think that you or someone you know could benefit from our support please don’t hesitate to call us on the number below. We are also able to provide advice about UK health benefits and have skilled volunteers who can help you complete an application form.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide carer support as we are not qualified to do so.

To contact us please ring 634 333 544 or email welfareteam.asa@gmail.com

CHARITY MUSIC/GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ...

... at Bar La Montana on the Lubrin to Bedar road on Friday, 23rd October at 2.30pm with Tony Matthews.

Special menu del dia available from 12 noon

CABRERA CHIMNEYS SWEPT

Paul the chimney sweep will be making his annual visit to Cabrera on Monday 26th October. If you’d like your chimney swept please contact Pam Kaye: pamkaye2@googlemail.com or 664 113 967.

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE – How can I find the right one for me?

“Sorry – I can´t help you with that” How many times have you heard that sentence lately?

Maybe you are experiencing problems with your current private medical insurer, medical staff not speaking your language, not fully understanding your EH1C card entitlements, or simply not entitled to it. Are you applying for ‘Residencia’ and need to proof medical insurance?

Whatever your problem, if ASSSA can help – we will!

EXPERIENCE, SERVICE & INTEGRITYFounded in 1935, at ASSSA Health Insurance we are specialists in the field of healthcare caring for the health of thousands of people. Our friendly, multilingual employees are pleased to answer all client queries fully and with complete honesty and many of our clients join us on recommendation from existing ones. After joining ASSSA you are allocated a personal contact that speaks your language and assists with any questions that you may have and will deal directly with you for medical assistance, offering personal empathy, help and support.

Doctors and Hospitals Our policies offer an extensive directory of private clinics, GP´s and Specialists working from some of the best private healthcare hospitals.

We have many English speaking medical professionals associated to ASSSA. Quality insurance We provide flexible levels of HEALTH INSURANCE - depending on the cover level and premium best suited to the client’s requirements from a supplementary insurance to a more fully

31 comprehensive cover. We are pleased to be able to offer lifetime discounts up to 30% for adults and 50% for accompanying children up to 16 years.

We are currently offering an amazing 25% lifetime discount on our FUNERAL INSURANCE premiums – plus, the option to pay in installments at no extra cost. In addition we have discounted our very popular Dental Insurance.

ASSSA offers UNIQUE WRITTEN GUARANTEES when you contract with us: * The age you join is the age you stay: i.e. premiums do not increase simply because you grow older. * Likewise, ASSSA will not give notice to terminate your policy due to age or illness reasons - this guarantee of lifetime cover is also granted from day 1 of the policy.

Many other insurance companies make these promises verbally but if they are not written into the contract, there is no obligation for the company to deliver them.

CHANGE YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE NOW Has your private health insurance company drastically increased your premiums?

Are you dissatisfied with the service provided by your current insurer? We can offer easy transfer options.

Contact us for a personal consultation and premium quotation without obligation.

Opening times: Monday to Friday: 9.30 - 13.30, later appointments or home visits can be made by arrangement.

Customer Service Office: VERA: María Dolores Castaño Tel: 950 392 487 vera@asssa.es www.asssa.es

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MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L.

MD S.L

City & Guilds Fully Qualified F-Gas Certified

25 years sole experience in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

not a jack of all trades

For all your installation or service MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L offers requirements including our latest info@md-aircon.com telephone 950 432 110 / 607 364 917

607 364 917 or 950 432 110 email: info@md-aircon.com

md_aircon@mobileemail.vodafone.es

solosat a/c services call 699 909 737, 950 528 334 or emaiil solosat@gmail.com

Digital Vision

Air Conditioning Services based in Mojacar & all areas with 10 years experience covered

We offer competitive affordable rates visit

www.digitalvisiones.com email: info@digitalvisiones.com

Tel: 645 294 064/950 472 081

alternative energy Solar Wind Power Solutions.

Over 15 years installation experience. established 12 years in Spain. Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:info@sunergy almeria. com www.sunergy almeria.com

www.ecocorpshop.com are you getting frustrated at ever increasing electricity bills do you want a clean, reliable energy alternative if so call ecocorp on 671 716 597 or 950 930 187 for a no obligation quotation

Airport services www.AAparking.es Tel: 639 081 067

Cheap

Airport Parking

Alicante Almeria Murcia New Servicing / Repairs

available venues

Venue @ La Vida

SOL CLASSIFIEDS for sale

WANTED

Secondadvertise your unwanted items up to 300€ for free hand stairlift email: sales@soltimes.com by thursday 5pm 3m straight.

Cross Trainer “Tentable” 80€.

Skill Grinder new boxed 15€.

Ortogozo Table Top Oven 20€, Breakdown Triangle 5€. Set of Drain Rods 20€.

3 Hand Saws 10€.

Bow Saw 5€.

2 Spirit levels 5€. Crowbar & Spike 10€.

A Few Gardening Tools 10€. Tall Aluminium Step Ladders 20€.

2 Bandstands, various planks & 1 Acro 25€.

Wheelbarrow (flat tyre) 5€. 6 Draw Chest of assorted good tools 100€.

Various sizes of mature potted plants, offers.

Tel: 950 431 425 / 634 356 736 Sky Tronic DC to AC power

inverter item number G-12250/651.589 UK 250€. Tel: 661 045 808 A s t r o Refrigerator with cold compar tment. dimensions 50cms x 50cms x 85cms height.

Good clean condition.

70€ Tel: 950 099 483.

Single Bed + Sprung Mattress 90cm x 180cm metal/ slat base, as new. 75euros , Buyer collects.

Tel: 620 144 777 Android Box. New and boxed.

HD. Fast Quad core processor.

Fully loaded with all latest software.

Wifi or ethernet connections. Can demonstrate.

baby equipment hire

BABY HIRE

Everything for the visiting baby Car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cots etc 950 436 581/666 375 688

expectingababy.2006@gmail.com

business opportunity

Only 90€. Tel: 693 702 635 Palomares Mini wireless Keyboard/ Touchpad for PC, Laptop Android Box Etc. New Only 18€ Tel: 693 702 635 Palomares Sky HD Box and remote. Ex. Con. full working order. No viewing card required too use as Freesat receiver.

Only 25€. Tel: 693 702 635 Palomares Bamboo Unit, 3 drawers, 66x30cms. 15€ Tel: 680 357 748.

Calor Gas Fire on Castors ex.

Con. 40€ 2 sets of bowls size 5 & 6 with bag and jack 30€ Glass top coffee table return legs 94 x

46 x 43 ex. Con. 20€ Tel: 647 921 286 or Almerimar 950 497 612.

Android Box. New and boxed.

HD. Fast Quad core processor.

Fully loaded with all latest software.

Wifi or ethernet connections. Can demonstrate.

Only 90€, Nintendo Wii. C o m p l e t e system, including controller and nunchuck, Comes with 2 games. Bargain at only 60€, Mini wireless Keyboard/ Touchpad for PC, Laptop Android Box Etc. New Only 18€ Tel: 693 702 635 Palomares.

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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LICENSED POZO/septic tank emptying

Can collect.

950 982 555 health & beauty

avon cosmetics Tel Claire 691 987 454 avonfromclaire @yahoo.es

hobby/Craft EL A I NE’S WOOLS Quality UK Wool & Accessories.

Come & view my DISPLAY. Also Available at CAT Services & Total Ente r t a i n m e nt Call 667 273 889 elaineswools@ gmail.com

insurance

albox insurance Award winning agent

For all your Insurance Needs Please contact

Glenn & jayne 950 121 943

infoalbox.libertyseguros@gmail.com

iron/metal

The Metal works Grills, railings, gates of all types, • Repairs to existing pozos security/sliding/ roller, rejas, • CCTV Camera concertina doors Inspection etc. Tel: Keith Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 Wood on 638 Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net 900 949

• Installation of new septic tanks with certificates

Cleaning of Septic Tanks ▪ Emptying of septic Tanks & Cesspits, with high pressure cleaning ▪ Small unblockages of pipes & drainage

El Cucador Pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc.

Private parties Birthday Sales & Repairs on-site etc, callout / tuition.

Consumables all events catered for Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks call for more information Albox, Almeria 950 634 562 Contact: 675 838 808 Tel: 950 120 900

locksmith Phil the Pick Locksmith 24 hours.

Locked Out? Locks fitted/upgraded house safes.

Arboleas & surrounding area.

Special weekend rates.

Tel: 697 243 181

October 2015

entertainment

SHORT FUSE BAND

31st October - Palomares 1st November - el Konejo

New Ep fortunate Son

Tel: 651 610 189 gardening

Valley Garden Services

Garden Maintenance weekly, fortnightly or monthly Quality Work guaranteed

Tel: 634 351 275

Albox & Surrounding Areas

potty finca services professional tree felling & pruning, including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens & hedge cutting spanish registered. ring john or Ruth on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

for all your Garden Maintenance and Swimming Pool needs

Contact Graham Tel: 620 112 193

Full Maintenance contracts available

household items HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE • 2 x 3 Seater settees, very good condition 500€ • 3 Piece Suite 100€ • Dining table x 6 chairs and sideboard, teak finish, good condition 200€ • King Size Bed with headboard and new memory foam mattress – good condition 150€ • Double Bed with headboard mattress and Mattress 100€ • 2 Single Beds with Headboards and mattresses 75€ each • 2 x 3 Drawer Bedside table 75€ each • 2 x Car Ramps, heavy duty 40€ • Rotating Speed Drill Impact 40€ COLLECTION ONLY Tel: 634 321 062 All prices negotiable

logs load of small or big Olive logs, no roots €165 load of mixed Olive some roots €145 load of eucalyptus, no roots €165 all loads 2 tonnes Arboleas & surrounding areas Call Lee on 636 092 632 eliteplanthire@hotmail.co.uk

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painter/decorator

bob The Painter

All aspects of P&D, Interior & Exterior, Gates, Rejas & Boundary Walls

PROPERTY for sale cont...

painter & decorator

friendly - professional -reliable all types of exterior & interior work

ring for a free quote

Tel: 649 186 107 or

internal & external free quotes

tel: 620 112 193 Pets

No need for kennels or cattery.

Pet sitting in you own home, Arboleas & local area. Call Vanessa 637 061 482

Pools

All General Building Works Undertaken

Pool Maintenance All Pool Repairs

Call for a free quote Paul 617 150 300 Philip 647 121 164 Email: Checkers@outlook.es

PROPERTY for sale

FOR SALE

Advertise

Mojacar Playa. 1 bed, 1 bath.

Community gardens and large swimming pool. Sea views.

Excellent rental potential summer months.

entry in our

tel: 646 844 708

Tel: 634 337 185 or 950 064 778

business

bargain

Sat/tv services

directory.

detached cortijo reduced

60,000€

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“So malignant, so cruelly and destructively greedy as it gnaws and destroys; the most dread of all diseases.”

Jack Hawkins’ autobiography was written towards the end of his life and published shortly after his death and my gratitude is that we still have a personal record of a remarkable, understated man who was a brilliant actor, so versatile in the roles he chose and working with other equally famous heartthrobs such as Peter O’Toole, Omar Sharif, John Gielgud and Lawrence Olivier.

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The greatest tragedy was when he eventually lost his battle with cancer after fighting it for so many difficult and frightening years. He was in his prime, his career at its zenith and only 62 years of age when he died.

His inwardly private fears were hidden from the public and he lived in selfdenial easily persuaded by Hollywood to continue filming, to continue floating on this bubble of fame. Undeniably he showed great courage to persevere and behave like a typical trooper although Jack admits it was “cowardice pure and simple” as he experienced his own private hell because he was terrified and haunted by dark and worrying thoughts.

“Even a voiceless life held far more than the silence of death.”

He chose not to write openly about his fear of dying and admitted what was suppressed in the dark recesses of his mind. “An irreversible fact” he called it, something he had feared for five years, something he had covered up and made copious excuses for- his vocal problems. Cancer.

Jack’s career was as diverse as sunshine and rainfall covering the stage, films and t.v. His repertoire covered Gilbert and Sullivan in those early days with The Cenci followed by Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare, Beau Geste, Journey’s End, The Breadwinner, The Cruel Sea, Lawrence of Arabia, Ben Hur, Bridge Over the River Kwai, Mandy and Dr Kildare and many others.

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In 1933 J.C.Bergel critic for the Evening News bemused Jack by referring to him as “the most indubitable of matinee idols.”

“Mr Hawkins looks like training to be the irresistibly breezy, infectiously gay young hero.”

The most dramatic memory of Jack’s childhood was the “clamour” outside which produced excitement and delight with people dancing in the streets. The Cause?

The war of course. Remember, attitudes have changed and today people are sickened by fighting but this was 1914-1918. Jack “delighted in the thrills of war” and he cherished “the thrill of the dash for the safety of the broom cupboard under the stairs” with Zeppelins dangerously hanging overhead.

The church and choir dominated his early life but once he had experienced “the thrill and the smell of the theatre, the thrill of a full house, the brightness of the limelights” amateur operatics and choir seemed dull, flat and uninviting for his ambitions.

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They have made him the biggest romantic idol in British films since the heyday of James Mason.”

At the end of his autobiography his widow, Doreen Hawkins added an emotional post-script covering the period April-July 1973 describing her heart-ache and the final moments surrounding his battle to stay alive: “I am so cold. We all are. Nick fetched some brandy, and we sipped it between us and comforted ourselves that at least he would not suffer any more, and we would not have to watch his despair and unhappiness. Jack has found his quiet life. Now I have to try and find mine.”

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The seventhgeneration Astra goes on general sale this month.

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German prosecutors say they are “monitoring” claims of bribery relating to the country’s successful bid to host the 2006 World Cup. Der Spiegel alleges the bid committee of the German Football Association (DFB) bought votes using a £4.9m fund.

The DFB denies the allegations.

A spokeswoman for the Frankfurt state prosecutor’s office said it had not opened a formal investigation but had “initiated a monitoring process” that would find out if one was required.

German news weekly Der Spiegel says the fund was set up using money loaned by the late former Adidas boss Robert Louis-Dreyfus.

It alleges the funds were later repaid to Dreyfus in 2005 - using Fifa as cover when the German World Cup organising committee made a contribution of 6.7m euros for a gala opening ceremony at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, which was later cancelled.

Der Spiegel also claims 2006 World Cup organising committee president Franz Beckenbauer and current DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach were aware of the fund. Both men have denied the allegations.

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Former West Germany captain Beckenbauer said he “never gave money to anyone to acquire votes”, and was “certain that no other member of the bidding committee did either”.

In a statement released on Friday, the DFB said it “categorically rejects” the newspaper’s “baseless allegations” and would be taking legal action.

Fifa said it would investigate the “serious allegations”.

Germany narrowly won the vote, held in 2000, by 12 votes to 11, with South Africa second.

World governing body Fifa was engulfed by the biggest corruption scandal in its history in March.

Following a major inquiry by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 14 football officials and sports marketing executives were indicted in the United States on charges of “rampant, systemic, and deep-rooted” corruption.

Meanwhile, a separate Swiss investigation is looking into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, which will be held in Russia and Qatar respectively.

Suspended outgoing president Sepp Blatter, 79, is also under investigation

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SPORTS SHORTS by Tony Matthews

• Last weekend there were PL wins for leaders Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, WBA, West Ham and Newcastle. Raheem Sterling (3) and Georginio Wijnaldum (4) led the goal rush for Manchester City and Newcastle respectively.

• Jurgen Klupp’s Liverpool drew at Tottenham and Leicester likewise at Southampton; Swansea met Stoke on Monday.

• Brighton, Gillingham, Plymouth and Celtic started the week on top of the Championship, Leagues 1 & 2 and the SPL respectively.

• Joint La Liga leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona both won last Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo, who netted twice for Real v. Levante, is now the club’s record marksman with 324 goals in 310 games.

•The Republic of Ireland will play Bosnia & Herzegovina in their two-legged European Championship play-off game next month.

• Chelsea boss José Mourinho has been fined £50,000 by the FA for remarks made after the PL defeat by Southampton earlier this month.

• Last night Arsenal (v Bayern Munich), Chelsea and Barcelona were all involved in the Champions League; tonight it’s Manchester City v Sevilla, CSKA Moscow v Manchester United and PSG v Real Madrid.

• On Sunday, we have the Manchester derby (City-United), a London showdown (West HamChelsea) and the battle of Tyne& Wear (Sunderland-Newcastle).

• Howard Kendall, who played for and managed Everton, has died in Southport, aged 69. The youngest footballer at the time to appear in an FA Cup final (17 years, 345 days for PNE v West Ham in 1964) he scored 65 goals in 613 career League appearances: 1963-80.

R.I.P. • Rugby’s World Cup semi-finals are New Zealand v South Africa on Saturday and Argentina, last minute victors over unlucky Scotland v Australia on Sunday.

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• In Texas, USA on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton, could become F1 World Champion for the third time.

• Also this w e e k e n d , V a l e n t i n o Don’t forget the clocks go back Rossi rides in the Malaysian ONE hour on Sunday 25th October MotorGP, hoping to better his fourth at 3am (2am GMT) place finish behind Marc Marquez in Australia last Sunday.

• British Masters winner Matthew Fitzpatrick (21) is the youngest golfer in the world’s top 100.

• England’s cricketers (598-8 dec. & 74-4) almost ‘won’ the first Test against Pakistan (523-8 dec. & 173). Alastair Cook hit 263 in 836 minutes – the longest innings ever by an Englishman and the third longest of all-time behind Pakistan’s Hanif Mohammad (970 minutes in 1958 ) and South African Gary Kirsten (878 in 1998).

England spinner Abdil Rashid had record figures for a Test debutant of 0-163 in the first innings but took 5-64 in the second. The second Test starts in Dubai tomorrow.

DID YOU KNOW? The last player to score 4 goals in a game for Newcastle was Alan Shearer (5) v Sheffield Wednesday in 1999. Nottingham Forest was founded 150 years ago this month in The Clinton Arms pub.

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