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from her father. Leonor already attends some engagements with her parents – she was only four-and-threequarters when she formed part of the formal ‘welcome home’ for the Spanish football team after they won the FIFA World Cup in 2010, and was pictured wearing a national side shirt in support of ‘the reds’ and being handed the World Cup by goalkeeper Iker Casillas. The little princess has also attended Armed Forces parades, the ceremony and abdication of her granddad King Juan Carlos I, her own father’s coronation, and the Royal family reception with Pope Benedict XVI. At every one of these events, she was described as behaving with ‘absolute correctness and formality’ in keeping with her status as heir to the throne, despite her young age. Leonor will be only the fourth queen in Spain’s history when she is eventually crowned, after Isabel the Catholic of Castilla – whose marriage to Fernando of Aragón united the two Kingdoms and brought Spain together, who were responsible for the bloodthirsty Inquisition and whose daughter Catherine married the British King Henry VIII – Juana la Loca (‘Juana the Madwoman’) and Isabel II. thinkspain.com

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CROWN Princess Leonor of Spain celebrates her 10th birthday and pictures of the first decade of her life have been published in glossy magazines and the media, along with a potted history of what it means to be Europe’s youngest heir to the throne when you’re still at primary school. Her Royal Highness, Princess of Asturias, Princess of Girona, Princess of Viana, Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera and Lady of Balaguer, few 10-year-olds on the planet have as many noble titles as young Leonor – but then few are trained literally from the cradle to become a future head of State. Princess Leonor is described by her teachers and those who know her as a bright spark, lively but attentive, formal and regal beyond her years – and not as naughty or cheeky as her little sister Sofía, who turned eight in May this year. But aside from the fact HRH Leonor lives in the Zarzuela Palace and her parents are King and Queen of Spain, her life is said to be very similar to that of any other girl of her age. She studies more languages than most 10-year-olds, and more than her friends at school – as well as English, she is also taught catalán and Chinese in preparation for her national and international ambassador role that awaits her when she takes the reins

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The Royal British Legion & La Bridgada de la Legion Joint Remeberance

A very unique ceremony took place at the Military Base in Viator last Wednesday hosted by La Brigada de la Legion. 150 members from several Branches within District North Spain were able to accept the invitation to participate in the joint Parade and Remembrance Service to honour the fallen of both nations and to cement a relationship between an active Spanish Brigade and The Royal British Legion. On the parade itself the Spanish Legion was represented by the war Band, the Music Unit, a sappers Squad and an Honour Guard comprising the Colonel of the Third Legion regiment, the Colonel of the Base Support Unit, all the Lt. Colonels commanding Legion units and their subordinate Officers and NCO’s. Having taken their places on the parade square they were joined by the RBL Standard Bearers who marched on carrying their Standards under the direction of the Parade Marshal Neil Pavitt. The Chairman of District North Spain Nigel Hails made a short speech paying tribute to those who answered the call of duty and selflessly gave their all in order that future generations may enjoy peace, security and freedom. The General de Brigada Excmo. Sr.D Juan Jesus Martin

Cabrero, Commandante en Jefe de la Brigada de la Legion “Rey Alfonso X111” responded thanking Members for attending and praised the work of the Royal British Legion . Following the National Anthems of both nations, the Last Post and Reveille the General and the RBL Chairman each laid a wreath as they both paid tribute to the fallen. After the Ceremony a visit was made to the Legion Museum which Members found interesting and during the luncheon in the Officer’s Mess a presentation was made to the General. The Protocol Officer Major Alfonso Pedro Ruiz de Ona and many of the other Officers who had been involved in the Ceremony mingled with the guests. It was a very poignant memorable occasion.

Since its inaugural launch in April of this year Harmony Community Support, a local charity, has gone from strength to strength. The Harmony Community Fair held at the Renfe on the 24th October was an outstanding success and provided a day of fun and entertainment for everyone. The event officially opened by Luis Diaz Garcia the mayor of Zurgena was supported by over 50 stallholders, and well over a 1000 people attended. There was something for everyone with the opportunity to enter craft ,vegetable and bakery items in the competition marquee,a superb display of quilting,a classic car display and a well attended dog show.There was,hoop la,guess the name of the Teddy ,find the Treasure and a big raffle to name but a few and many food and drink choices including a very popular hog roast. Our thanks go to all the volunteers

who made the day possible,our wonderful musicians and last but by no means least all our generous local business sponsors. At this point all funds and expenses are not yet assessed but the amount raised is well in excess of 2,500 euros and growing. This will enable our charity to help many within the local Spanish and English community.Thank you to everyone. If you yourself need help ,or know of others who do,please contact Harmony in confidence We are here to help Telephone Monday to Friday 11.00 till 14.00 634 339 192 E mail help@harmonycharity.com Registered charity NIF.G04813408

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Greenpeace takes Spain's main party leaders back to childhood

GREENPEACE has turned Spain's lead candidates for the national elections back into children and 'challenged' them to do everything they can to protect the environment. Very young versions of Albert Rivera (Ciudadanos), Pablo Iglesias (Podemos), current president Mariano Rajoy (PP), Alberto Garzón (United Left – Izquierda Unida, or IU), and Pedro Sánchez (PSOE, or socialists) appear with the slogan, 'don't let the child you were be ashamed of the adult you are'. The top half of the photograph featured here – created by Greenpeace – is the original poster with the adult versions of the politicians doctored to make them look like child versions, whilst the bottom row shows the 'real' childhood pictures of each one of them below the 'invented' ones. All the party leaders accepted the challenge on Twitter, with Rivera being first to respond with: “Let's look after our common home, the Earth. By the way, this is me,” and posted a 'real' photo of him when he was a child (bottom row, second in from right). Iglesias referred to his trademark ponytail in his own Twitter response, accompanied by a photo of him as a toddler (bottom row, second in from left): “Yes, we will protect the environment from speculation. And

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this is me – my hair hadn't grown yet!” Garzón replied by placing one of his childhood photos (bottom row, far left) next to the one of him as an adult 'doctored' by Greenpeace and asked his followers, “with this photo next to you, I ask you – has Greenpeace managed to create a reasonable likeness of me?” Sánchez replied, “and that's my commitment. We're going to make a more habitable and sustainable country,” but uploaded his campaign photo for the elections rather than one of him as a child, but he is shown as a youngster in the above picture (bottom row, far right). Mariano Rajoy did not upload a picture of himself as an adult or a child, although a picture of him as a young boy is shown above (bottom row, middle) but replied to Greenpeace – albeit last of everyone - “commitment fulfilled with the environment. Soon, our proposals for the next four years,” with an icon of a tree. Greenpeace's poster was hung up all over Madrid – in the Las Ventas bullring, Atocha station, the Puerta de Alcalá or Madrid's answer to the Arc de Triomphe, the central Plaza de España, the busy Gran Vía, the central Puerta del Sol square, the Paseo de la Chopera boulevard, and the C/ Toledo.

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November 2015

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 - www.daviessolicitors.com ENGLISH DIVORCE PAPERS: PROBLEMS WITH CHANGING THE SPANISH PROPERTY INTO MY NAME Question: I have a property in Almerimar in joint names with my ex-husband. The English divorce papers state that the property (identified with its address) is to be signed over to me. Finally yesterday at the notary I realised that the address in my deed has a different street name from what appears on the divorce papers (the correct one is the one on the divorce papers that I provided to the court). Therefore the notary did not allow us to sign. I am getting to the end of what I can actually cope with as we previously were not allowed to sign because we were lacking the Hague´s Apostille and official translation stamp on the documents and a second time because we were told we needed power of attorney from my ex-husband if he was not going to be present. And now, instead of third time lucky - another problem. Answer: The problem has arisen because on the English divorce papers they have used a postal address (which in Spain can change ) instead of property register details, which is what we always use to identify real estate on public documents

that require access to a property register. Obviously the town hall at some point has changed the name of the street (this happens every now and again when for example they wish to name a street after somebody famous or considered to be worthy of such distinction by the local council). In any case there is no need to have the English documents changed now. All you need to do is satisfy the notary and registrar that the address stated on the deeds and the divorce papers actually correspond to the same property. This is easy to do. Visit the town hall and ask them to certify that the street now known as the name on your divorce papers used to be called the name on your deeds. The same would work if it is the numbering of the street that has changed. If this is not accepted, before trying to change the paperwork in the u.k. and starting over again, I would suggest trying a different notary. I have used this system on various occasions without any trouble. 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.

Faulty eye product costs 13 Spaniards their sight: officials A faulty substance used in eye operations has cost 13 Spaniards their sight in one eye and left 28 other patients also suffering injuries, health authorities announced on Saturday. Government medical agency AEMPS said in a statement that it was "aware of 41 cases of people affected by usage of the surgical product Ala Octa, which was recalled by the Spanish health ministry in June and is suspected of causing loss of vision in several people". The agency said there had been 13 confirmed cases of patients being completely blinded in one eye after operations in which Ala Octa was used. The compound is made by German company Alamedics. Other complications included damage to retinal tissue and the optic nerve, inflammations and a loss of sharpness of vision. The 41 cases were reported at 11 health facilities in Spain, primarily in the Basque region near the French border, while Alamedics has pointed to a further case in Italy. Christian Lingenfelder of Alamedics wrote to distributors on July 13 stating that "the product Ala Octa is suspected of being at the origin of degenerative processes in the retina". "Sales have been stopped until the circumstances can be completely clarified," he added. The Alamedics website describes Ala Octa as "chemically and physiologically inert and absolutely non-toxic", adding that the compound can be used in the treatment of several

eye conditions, including detached retinas. Spanish authorities announced a recall of Ala Octa on June 26, several days after a distributor raised the alarm over 20 suspect cases in the country. "Samples were sent to a Spanish research institute specialised in ophthalmology for chemical and toxicological analysis," AEMPS said, adding that it was working with the pharmaceutical company and German authorities. France also announced a recall of the product on September 23. Mikel Gonzalez, who was blinded in his left eye by his surgery on June 2, said he now hoped for compensation. "A month and a half (after the surgery), they told me that it was a bad product that had made me blind in one eye," said the 44-year-old, who had gone under the knife at a public hospital in San Sebastian, northern Spain. "At least the health authorities have recognised the case. I hope they will compensate us," said Gonzalez, who has since returned to his office job. Spanish newspaper El Pais hit out at the drug company and at doctors, saying it had taken them too long to raise their concerns over the product. It drew a link with the case of a similar product, Meroctane, which was produced by Turkish firm Meran and withdrawn from the market in December 2013. Several patients in Spain and Chile suffered loss of vision after being treated with Meroctane, El Pais reported.

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THE FALLEN

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres. There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England’s foam.

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But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night; As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain, As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain.

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November 2015

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* The village of Arboleas can be found on the riverbank in the Almanzora valley, it has a very strong agricultural section of citrus fruit, olive trees, almond and cereals such as wheat and barley. * It history can be traced from prehistoric time, through to Romans, Moors and Christians. Huercal-Overa * Every Saturday the local market in Arboleas has all your family’s needs. * Arboleas boasts its own Pharmacy, Medical Centre, Post Office, Bakers, Butchers, a good selection of Antas/Vera supermarkets. A gymnasium, a Wellness Centre and great selection of Spanish bars. * Arboleas has a good local primary school, with a rich area of housing.

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‘Bomber’ Harris Arthur Harris was born in 1892; his parents didn’t think him clever enough to go to Eton as his brothers before him; so he had the choice of joining the army or going to the colonies. He chose the latter and went to Rhodesia, successfully trying his hand at gold mining and tobacco farming. The small matter of the outbreak of WW1 in 1914 was a defining point for Harris and he first joined a Rhodesian regiment. In 1915 he returned to Britain joining the Royal Flying Corps which was then part of the British Army. In his Sopwith Camel he shot down five enemy planes and ended the war a Major. Harris witnessed the futility and slowness of trench warfare and thought that aerial bombing was a more efficient way of killing and destroying. Harris stayed in the forces after the war; rising to Squadron Leader in the newly formed Royal Air Force. He served in the British Empire’s troubled hotspots; Mesopotamia, Persia, Palestine and the North West Frontier in India where locals had the audacity to defend themselves against their imperial masters. Exciting new devices were used such as delayed action bombs and poison gas. Some of the top brass resigned in protest at the use of these inhumane weapons but Harris simply stated that ‘the only thing the Arab understands is a heavy hand!’ Stationed in Palestine in1936; Harris suggest-

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ed that a 500lb bomb dropped on any troublesome villages would satisfactorily solve the problem of any revolting Arabs. He rose through the ranks becoming Air vice Marshall. For a man thought not clever enough by his parents, Harris set up the RAF’s night training programme and wrote a paper on the role RAF would play in event of a major war. By the start of WW2 Harris was Deputy Chief of Air Staff. Bombing was not yet part of Britain’s war strategy as navigational skills were not up to long flying missions and less than 1 bomb in 10 landed within 5 miles of the intended targets. Things changed in 1942 when Harris became commander in chief of Bomber Command. Harris had studied German bombing tactics from the Spanish Civil War and correctly reasoned that mass destruction of civilian targets would hasten the end of the war. A Professor Lindemann thought the same, suggesting to Churchill that ‘area’ or carpet bombing of cities would put a huge strain on enemy resources due to the subsequent repairs needed and also cause a massive drop in morale. Men and machinery would also be diverted from the frontline to defend cities. Thus the term ‘total war’ came into existence and these ideas were

quickly put into use by ‘Bomber’ Harris. The first ever 1000 bomber raid took place over two nights at the end of May 1942; Cologne was targeted with 1400 tonnes of mostly incendiaries dropped starting 2500 fires and causing massive damage. 18 months previously the Luftwaffe had tried the same in the Blitz of London but with much less effect. Harris also gained another nickname, ‘butcher’ as he used statistics to estimate potential Allied losses. 43 planes were lost and it was deemed a success. A year Hamburg was attacked in the same way, nicknamed the Hiroshima of Germany as 10 square miles of the city was obliterated. These attacks severely weakened Germany however ‘Bomber’ Harris will also be remembered as the man who destroyed the beautiful medieval city of Dresden in February 1945, in the dying days of the war. Churchill wrote a month later ‘The destruction of Dresden remains a serious query against the conduct of Allied bombing!’

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Detached 3 double bed villa with private 8 by 4m pool, 10 mins drive to Arboleas & amenities, located in the hamlet of Los Huevanillas. Build size of 114.25 m2 on a 635 m2 plot with established gardens. A/C, mosquito blinds, 2 baths, 1 lounge/ dining room, fireplace,kitchen inc white goods. Porch & various patio areas, parking for 4 cars. Pool area has magnificent mountain views. Maintained to a very high standard and certainly needs to be viewed to appreciate its qualities. Price: 139,950€

APA1531

Area: Arboleas

A beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath, property within easy walking distance to Arboleas & La Alfoquia. The property comprises spacious lounge with log burner & glazed conservatory, fully fitted kitchen with door to the garden. 3 double bedrooms; the master with en-suite facilities, & a family bathroom. A/C in the lounge & master bedroom, ceiling fans & fly screens throughout. Outside is fully walled & gated with established garden, an 8 x 4m2 kidney shaped swimming pool & car port. Price: 155,000€

APA1443

Area: Arboleas

Superb villa with great mountain views in a desirable location close to amenities. Property comprises of a bright entrance hallway, fully fitted kitchen incl. white goods. Spacious lounge with wood burning fire & dining room area, 2 guestbedrooms both with A/C & built in wardrobes, a large master bedroom with en-suite shower room & a family bathroom. Located within a 15 min walk from Arboleas & all of its amenities. Price: 168,000€

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Arboleas 159,000€

This lovely villa 2 bed, 2 bath is within walking distance of three villages (Zurgena, Alfoquia and Arboleas). The villa has a garage, a beautiful back garden completely paved and landscaped, a private pool (6x3), a separate courtyard area with plenty of shade (very Spanish), a Jacuzzi (with roof and glazing), fully air conditioned, automatic gates with intercom system and all of this with fantastic views!!

Arboleas 159,000€

This lovely villa is on an end plot of a quiet street with great views. The villa (108 sq mtrs) consists of 3 bed, 2 bath, a fully fitted kitchen with separate larder and separate utility room, a good sized lounge with the added extra of a conservatory and a private pool (8x4). The entrance to the plot is with automatic gates and the plot (613 sq mtrs) is completely walled.

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Delightful 2 bed, semi-detached villa with pool, set in a fenced plot of approx 611m2. In a unique location, not part of an urbanisation, only 4km from Cantoria where all amenities can be found.

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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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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.

Beautiful Detached villa near albox sol161 - 169,950€

country cortijo partaloa sol091 - 62,000€

Quality villa (127m2) located just 10 minutes drive from the town of Albox & features 3 bed, 2 bath, private pool & jacuzzi. The walled corner plot is 710m2 & has a carport & garden shed (10m2)

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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arboleas SM026 - 147,500€

3 bed 2 bath detached house set in immaculate grounds with stunning views. Only 5 mins drive to all the amenities of Arboleas

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idyllic setting taberno sM002 - 139,950€

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

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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.

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Albox SM025 - 119,950€

Traditional townhouse in prime location walking distance to all amenities to Albox. Features 3 bed, 2 bath, fully enclosed patio & available furnished.

STUNNING SETTING cLOSE TO ALMANZORA sol150 - 119,000€

This is a beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath villa located in a tranquil setting only 3 minutes outside of the lively village of Almanzora.

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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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Near ALbox sm024 TRADITIONAL ATTACHED SPANISH HOUSE WITH LOTS OF CHARACTER. FEATURES INTERNAL COURTYARD, IDYLLIC SETTING AND 5 BEDROOMS PLUS 3 CAVE ROOMS, 2 BATH & SHORT DRIVE TO ALBOX

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SOL Y MAR large family home CLOSE TO ALBOX

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

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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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superb family home arboleas SM028 - 179,950€

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Separate one bed fully self contained attic of Spanish cortijo. Fully furnished with many traditional features.

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3 bed, 2 bath country villa with 2500m2 of land. Features swimming pool. Only 10 mins drive to Albox.

town living cantoria RSM009 - 260€ pcm

COUNTRY SETTING FANTASTIC VIEWS - ORIA MAR620 - 350€ PCM

Traditional 3 bed 1.5 bath Spanish town cottage very clean and tidy walking distance to town, parking nearby.

Traditional cortijo with many original features .Featuring 3 beds, 2 baths, log burner, furnished. Short drive to Oria.

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NO Beautifully maintained 3 bed, 2 bath detached extended house and garden. Short drive to town.

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Stunning 3 bed, 2 bath villa. Close to Albox.

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Fully furnished 2 bed, 1 bath casita available for 6 month rental. Close to Albox.

Traditional 2 bed Cortijo in the lovely village of Limaria, close to Albox. Fully furnished & walking distance to local bar

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An absolute WOW 2 bed, 2 bath quality villa with 7m x 3m teardrop shaped pool and huge fly free enclosure covering the pool & terrace on a 610m2 private plot with country views. Walking distance to amenities and 8 mins drive to Huercal-Overa.

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VILLA WITH STUNNING VIEWS IN SIERRA CABRERA

285,000€

This is a detached villa with 3 bedrooms and 2.1/2 bathrooms. It has a private swimming pool and lots of terracing with stunning panoramic views of the Sierra Cabrera mountains and Cortijo Grande golf course. The property is in excellent order throughout. Internally the property has a good feeling of space. The villa is split into two areas. The main living area comprises of a living room with fireplace, a dining room and a kitchen with patio and store room. The living room then leads to the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom, a terrace and private swimming pool with panoramic views. The other area is made up of a building on two levels with a bedroom and an en suite bathroom downstairs and upstairs a double bedroom with a WC. Both bedrooms in the annexe building have their own independent access through an

internal courtyard. The villa has a total built area of 154.95m2 and is built on a freehold plot measuring 1,000m2. The property also offers a lock up garage. This is a very good opportunity for those looking to buy a villa in this prestigious Moorish village at a very reasonable price. For more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone or e-mail. Ref: 1651

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Manuela

Living in Alqueria is one those women who shine a little brighter, walk with a little more poise and are more charming than their contemporaries. Manuela is one such person, aloof yet charming, distant yet desirable. Manuela has an arsenal of weapons which she uses with great effect on the opposite sex, she deploys them without mercy to get what she wants. Men are exploited, used and left gibbering wrecks after her ministrations. The women of Alqueria despise her but unknown to them they have a lot to thank her for. Alquerian men are renown for the attention they show their womenfolk, the womenfolk are in return happy and contented. It is Manuela who inflames the passion of the men, who builds up in them a force as half as old as time itself and is unleashed on respective wives and girlfriends. It is they who are the recipients of all the built up tension and frustration caused by the raven hair and swinging hips of Manuela. Although the women of Alqueria curse Manuela publicly they secretly envied her, most knew they couldn’t compete and satisfied themselves by exaggerating her minor misdemeanour and inventing new ones. The new owner of the Bar La Casa Devante, one Joseph Grogaloto known affectionately as ‘Pepe Botella’ due to his fondness for the products he retails hired Manuela as a barmaid. It is rumoured he pays over the odds for her services

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as he consider her a vital asset to the business. Certainly it was a shrewd move to supply a uniform consisting of a satin skirt and tight blouse. This outfit coupled with Manuela’s undoubted charm and beauty filled Pepe’s place every night. The provocative affect of her ample frame manoeuvring through the crowded bar was intoxicating to the vast majority of the male customers and several of the more adventurous female customers as well. With all of them in such a state of bewilderment is was an easy matter for Manuela to offload the more dubious wine on her besotted admirers. The ‘look but don’t touch’ rule applied in general but she would sometimes engineer a fleeting contact with the more private male regions in order to maintain interest and boost wine sales. Although Manuela is a desirable woman and certainly worth and second and even a third look she is somewhat of an enigma, so arrived unexpectedly from parts unknown and doesn’t seem to have any relatives. She can certainly hold her own when necessary and once threatened to hollow out a Guardia Civil officer with a soup spoon after a lively debate over the bill in a Madrid restaurant.

Strictly 2015 Week 6

haloween Spectacular sets and costumes were the order of the day for this weeks Strictly and Halloween. I love these themed weeks but my only criticism is that because of the characters needed to play some of these roles they are no always conducive to the dance being portrayed and I found that several times this week I was disappointed with the dance performed by some of the celebrities. Opening the show this week were Katie Derham and Anton with a Paso Doble to Phantom. Katie was improved from last week but her Paso was very ploddy because there was no drive behind her walks and she also lacked power through her lines due to a lack of high hip essential to portray this dance. Much I have to leave with her partner Anton who although superb at Ballroom leaves much to be desired in the Latin field and again I felt he let Katie down. I gave her 5 and the judges 21. Kirstie Gallacher and Brendan were next to perform a Charleston to a Bad Romance. A shocking piece of music that didn’t even resemble Charleston music. Unfortunately Kirstie’s performance was littered with errors and looked very heavy in her legs. Not her dance. I gave her 4 and the judges 17. Jeremy Vine and Karen then danced a Salsa to Thriller. This was a typical point that Thriller is not music for a Salsa as a result even though Jeremy did his best to perform the characterisation of Thriller his Salsa was virtually non existent and when danced was of a very poor standard. I awarded him 4 and the judges 22. Anita Rani and Gleb then performed

As I Was Saying…

… it’s not money that makes the world go round, it’s people. And if Shannon, Marion and the lady pupil in her painting class were not proof positive of this, then I have more to add. Henry, the car – who prefers to be known by his full name of Henry Zacharia Smith until he has been properly introduced, was not happy. He likes things to be just so, and if they are not he will voice his displeasure with an insistent bleeping, or a mysterious illuminated dashboard symbol. He likes us to know when reverse is engaged, when the handbrake is on, and even if there are only two of us in him, he will still point out that the back seat seatbelts are not fastened. Should anyone within his area of responsibility attempt to leave their seatbelts off, he will go from petulant to demanding with an escalation of bleep both in frequency and volume. However, if you are deaf enough to ignore his high decibel warning, he will eventually give up, contenting himself with pointing out that if you die as a result of not buckling up your seatbelt, then it is your concern and not his, just don’t get any blood on his seats. On the day in question Henry was displaying a message on his own personal digital display board. It said – complete with an ! that the tyres needed checking. He didn’t add Or Else, but the exclamation mark did that for him. Mora Oil is our nearest point of solace, so we took him there forthwith. However, the forecourt

a Waltz themed to Maleficent. This was superbly chreographed was smooth and flowing during the Waltz sections but in between again because of the character Maleficent was too staccatto and detracted from an otherwise beautiful waltz. I felt the judges were extremely harsh on Anita as I still feel she will be in the hunt in later weeks, giving her 29, I gave her 8. Jamelia and Tristan with their Timewarp Jive were next to dance. Oh Dear! Flat footed, legs apart on all closing steps, heavy lumpy with kicks that didn’t retract at all - time to go Jamelia. I gave her 3 and the judges a very generous 26. An American Smooth was then performed by Jay McGuinness and Aliona dressed as Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. Jay is still a very strong contender but for the past 2 or 3 weeks I have found him minus key features of his dance. Even though his footwork was excellent, frame, lines superb, his actual Foxtrot contained too much rise and fall instead of the essential slide and glide action. I can only put this down to Aliona who may not quite be getting through to him? or not telling him? Let’s hope this is ironed out soon. I awarded him 8 and the judges 34. Following were Kellie Bright and Kevin with a Paso Doble with a Harry Potter theme to Schools Out. Music far too fast for the portrayal of this dance but Kellie coped very well despite being up and down on benches and tables within the performance. I gave her 8 and the judges 28. Carol Kirkwood and Pasha then danced a Rumba to I think I love you as Frankenstein and his bride. Urgh! This was atrocious! Music more like a slow Cha Cha Cha didn’t help but Carol showed not one iota of Rumba characterisation. No hips, no straightening of the legs, heel leads used throughout. She was as sensual as a brick wall! Sorry Carol you are also in my bottom 2 with a 2 and the judges bottom slot with 13. We were then treated to the delights of Georgia May Foote and Giovanni with a Tango to Ghostbusters. Again music way too fast for the dance but there was some superb choreography contained in this performance. Georgia was glued tight to her partner throughout the dance and was sharp and

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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk was playing host to a dozen or so bikes. The air line was hidden behind a neatly parked row of bikes; not any old bikes, but the sort that purr like a giant tiger, that proceed alone the King’s Highway with dignity, and that are joy to the eye. Pete, who is not as nimble as he used to be, endeavoured to reach the air line through the line of bikes. However, his precarious progress was observed by the bikers, who without bid or hesitation sprang into action. They fetched the air line, checked and corrected the tyres, conversed pleasantly, and in a trice we were on our way, again in Henry’s good books. I have no idea who these gentlemen were – everybody looks pretty much the same when hidden by a helmet, and all that is visible is a pair of eyes – but thank you, gentlemen!

staccatto with great lines. I gave her my top score this week of 9 with judges also top on 35. Peter Andre and Janette followed with a Foxtrot again music marring the dance. Peter still needs to attend to some aspects of his frame with his left arm and shoulders but he always tries to get into the character of the dance although there was too much staccatto action used for this one. I awarded him 7 and the judges 28. Closing this weeks show were Helen George and Aljaz with a Samba dressed as mummies. Great characterisation here moving from the stiff mummy poses to the vibrant Samba action. Helen has beautiful legs and feet and showed this throughout, my only criticism is that the ripple from the legs and hips didn’t get through to her upper body which was a little stiff. I also gave her a 9 with the judges 34. In the bottom two this week were Jamelia and Kirstie with Kirstie leaving the show after the dance off and the judges unanimous decision. Have you picked this years winner yet? I think there are a few front runners and also a couple coming up on the wings and I have to say at the moment there could be several winners. Who will be prepared to put in the extra hours to keep ahead of the competition? Tune in next week but in the meantime come and join us at one of our classes to join in the strictly gossip, until then Keep Dancing!

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1. Rocky Marciano 2. Football World Cup mascots 3. Holland 4. Frank Rijkaard 5. d. Rigobert Song 6. ‘The Football’ or ‘The Nuclear Football’. (a black briefcase containing the nuclear launch codes)

1 Bundesliga Trophy (Meisterschale) 2 America’s Cup 3 Coup Jules Rimet 4 Vince Lombardy Trophy

on this day 5th november

1605 – Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes is arrested. 1688 – William III of England lands with a Dutch fleet at Brixham, Southwest England. 1757 – Seven Years’ War: Frederick the Great defeats the allied armies of France and the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Rossbach. 1862 – American Civil War: Abraham Lincoln removes George B. McClellan as commander of the Union Army for the second and final time. 1914 – World War I: France and the British Empire declare war on the Ottoman Empire. 2009 - U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan murders 13 and wounds 32 at Fort Hood, Texas in the deadliest mass shooting at a U.S. military installation.

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8 Present (at a show) (4) 9 Socialized (10) 10 One who searches (6) 11 Happy (8) 12 Protagonist (4) 13 Opportune (10) 17 Riffraff (4) 18 Sword (5) 19 Mud (4) 20 Explorer (10) 22 Male offspring (4) 23 Fortify (8) 27 Type of insect (6) 28 Relating to schools (10) 29 Turquoise (4)

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1 Cited (10) 2 A place to do work (8) 3 Contempt (10) 4 Relating to the ear (4) 5 A Great Lake (4) 6 Dross (6) 7 List of choices (4) 14 Communion table (5) 15 An event (10) 16 Lacking moral discipline (10) 19 Abuse (8) 21 Captivate (6) 24 Ceremonial staff (4) 25 Orange pekoe and Earl Grey (4) 26 Consumes food (4)

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ACROSS 1 What’s in the newspapers - and might the tabloids be interested in them too? (7,7) 9 Cook because engulfed by decay (5) 10 Train in true English fashion (7) 11 Up and down - not well - in Hospital Yard (5) 12 Saw a key insides up (5) 13 Graze end of knee after fight (6) 15 Look at Eddie hiding girl! (4) 17 New flame with vessel, and French place to get second-hand goods (4,6) 20 Church or perhaps sister singers (10) 22 Reckless king has moved (4) 26 A mob without bishop is fit for ploughing! (6) 27 Be of use to a cover, we hear (5) 28 Don’t stop talking for country? (5) 29 Bowler or Top, perhaps (7) 30 A district prize (5) 31 European football team losing an injury finally taking time to cover stopping and starting (14) Down

1 Fish vessel where vehicles are left (3,4) 2 Study suitable change again (7) 3 Book part of “Best Hero” range (6) 4 Cable left to break most of the cover (10) 5 Turn into cook rage! (4) 6 Dictator with gold to make sweetheart repeatedly missing (8) 7 Plunder country (not Italy) with fire (7) 8 Feel bitter about Mid-West, shown in tear (6) 14 Vessel to ban perhaps, when pointer is seen inside (6,4) 16 A quiet tree? (3) 18 Printing units in Harlem suburb (3) 19 6 once took the French aggression (8) 20 Rough track, say (6) 21 Enthusiastic reception from Ivan - too bad! (7) 23 A crazy, backwards insect is unyielding (7) 24 Advert I look up in outskirts of 11 with time off (7) 25 Cope with a new game that’s complicated (6) 28 Good king before 1999 is unpleasant (4)

famous birthdays on this day

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1650 – William III of England 1916 – Walter Cronkite 1923 – Freddy Heineken 1953 – Jacques

Villeneuve 1974 – Louise Redknapp 1981 – Guy Martin

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING...

E.E. S.S. TERDIGUERA Servicio de Neumaticos • Petrol • Shop Cafe • Restaurant • Car/Lorry Wash Restaurant Menu del Dia Monday to Friday

Mince Pies

Choice of 8 Starters

Inc. Paella, Beef Stew, Roast lamb Choice of 8 Main Courses inc: Oxtail, grilled beef, baked cockles, Calamari, Salmon, Grilled Chicken, Panga in Green Sauce Choice of 8 Desserts Inc. Ice Cream, Profitteroles, Cakes Salad, Café & a drink €9

Different menu every day Polig. Ind. De Albox. Opp. I.T.V. Tel: 950 120 303

Cava & Canapes On Arrival 5 Courses Menu

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

New Years Lunch 5 Courses Menu

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

14th November Quiz of Quizzes Call for more details

20th November 8:30pm Live Music with Steve Byatt 1st time being seen in Albox

25th November Charity Fashion Show Doors open 2pm

Christmas Eve Live Music with Nicky Spatoni 2-6pm

bookings now being taken for your Pre christmas party. menu AVAILABLE

All Inclusive 30€ per person

FREE WI-FI

Spanish Speaking 950 430 145 ~ English Speaking 647 730 103

Poligono Industrial Albox, Near the ITV Garage

1 large jar mincemeat (about 600g) 2 satsumas, segmented, 1 apple, finely chopped, zest 1 lemon, little icing sugar, for dusting For the pastry:375g plain flour, 260g unsalted butter, softened, 125g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 large egg, plus 1 beaten egg for glazing

New Years Eve Live Music Twilight Shadows 1/4 chicken & chips supper, Cava at Midnight 5€p.p Booking Only

Cava & Canapes On Arrival

Booking Recommended

16 bases and place them into muffin trays. Put 11⁄2 tbsp mincemeat mixture into each. Brush the edge of each pie with a little beaten egg. Re-roll out the pastry to cut 7cm lids and press them on top to seal. Glaze with the rest of the egg, sprinkle with caster sugar, then make a small cut in the tops. Bake mince pies for 15-20 mins until golden brown. Leave to cool before releasing them from the muffin trays and dusting with icing sugar. Serve. (Freezable)

Restaurante Maloan Albox

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Childrens menu available

Ingredients

Place the flour and butter in a bowl and rub together to a crumb consistency. Add the sugar and the egg, and mix together. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and fold until the pastry comes together, be careful not to over mix. Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill for 10 mins. Scoop the mincemeat into a bowl and add the satsumas, apple and zest. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Roll out the pastry to 3mm thick. Using a round cutter (about 10cm), cut out

OPEN 7 days a week

vegetarian menu available

November 2015

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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 - 4pm OLIVERS KITCHEN

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

Fridays Fish and Chip Shop Night Oliver’s Sunday Roast

Served with fresh seasonal vegetables with homemade starters and desserts. Booking Essential

Saturday 7th November

UPCOMINGNew EVENTS Years Eve

Xmas Eve Christmas Carols The Streeters 3€ Entry with Geoff Murell 2-6pm. Ladies Night 12th Dec Mulled Wine, roasted chestnuts 80’s theme 4€ inc buffet and a surprise for the children.

Melaine Howard-Coles Hot & cold gourmet buffet. Grapes & Cava at Midnight. Bring in New Year Spanish Time & UK 20€ pp Book Now

All Football & Rugby Games Being Shown

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING... Ingredients

Filo-Topped Fish Pie

100g butter, 1 onion, finely chopped 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 1 tbsp tomato purée, 200ml white wine, 400g can chopped tomatoes, 150ml double cream, 300g sea bass fillets, and cut into large pieces, 200g large raw prawns,

Free Bottle of wine

Serves 6

tarragon, 6 sheets filo pastry measuring 30 x 25cm

Irene

winter crazy offer

skinned and cut into large pieces, 250g halibut, skinned small pack flat-leaf parsley, chopped, 2 tbsp chopped

Mesón de

per couple to take away

after having our night menus Heat 25g of the butter in a filling, covering completely. large saucepan until foaming. Bake for 25 mins in the middle Valid only with this voucher Add the onion and fennel, and cook gently for about 10 mins of the oven until the pastry is dinner 19.00-22.00 until 30th november until very tender. Stir in the golden and crisp.-bbc good food garlic and cook for 1 min more. Hours: 12-4pm, 6pm-11pm Add the tomato purée, cook for Closed Tuesdays 1 min, then add the white wine and simmer for a few mins until THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER reduced by half. Steve Fisher sings Rod Stewart Tip in the chopped tomatoes Ali welcomes you to the new rebranded, refurbished and simmer for 15 mins until Bar Restaurant El Sitio, Formerly El Naranjo you have a rich, thick sauce. Same friendly service and atmosphere Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the cream, fish, prawns and herbs, then season. Spoon the mixture into Traditional pizzas a 2-litre baking dish. Menu del Casa to eat in or When ready to cook, heat oven 3 Courses €12 to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and takeaway melt the rest of the butter. All major Sports shown Inside and outside dining areas Unroll the filo pastry and brush 6 sheets all over one side with the melted butter. Gently scrunch up the pastry and lay on the top of the pie

New Tapas Menu

Calle Mayor Los Gallardos

air-conditioned

FRIDAYS

The new owners welcome customers old and new

Coming soon 12th December Medieval night 2oth December Pre Christmas dinner 3 Courses 10.50€ pp book now Big Breakfast only 5€ Sunday roast 3 courses only 8.50€ Lunchtime menu Large selection to choose from call maggie or sue to book or more info

Tel: 634 332 228 Closed Monday

Email: ysb1@albox-online.net

Sharron & Danny

12.30pm - 9pm

try our sharing platters...

Whole Roasted Chicken Onion & Garlic Rack of Sticky BBQ Ribs served with hand-cut just chips, alioli, bread & salad 9.99€

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

14th november American theme night TRADITIONAL AMERICAN FOOD 13€ pp

Pop in and say hello

From 5.95€ in the bar

Atlantic cod fillet handcut chips & peas

10.30am - 4Pm 6pm - 9pm Mon - Sat

Tel: 950 398 799

EL CUCADOR

Lite Bites & snacks A La Carte Menu

The Yellow Stone Bar

New Years Booking Now Taken Sundays Roast Lunch

Avenida Lepanto, 44. 04800, ALBOX Tel: 642 42 21 03 Open: Monday - Saturday 12-3pm Closed: Tuesday and Sunday www.facebook.com/kiekske.albox

from 8.95€

Christmas EVE Party Night Watch this space for details of our new years eve event

Brendan o dee from 8.30pm plated food 6€ Free Entry Book your table

This Saturday 7th November Marilyn Shipley Live Music from 8.30pm Free Entry

Singing All Your Dance Favourites. Food Selection Available from 7pm Please Call Or Email To Book Your Table

New Years Eve party night with JaniNE 20€ pp

All Live Premiership Football Shown Here

Mon-Sat:10am - Late Sunday: 12 noon - Close lavidacucador@gmail.com

booking recommended

Tickets now on sale

950 634 562

We are here

Albox Arboleas Zurgena La Alfoquia

Mojacar

E15

1km

La Vida

Cucador Huercal Overa

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30 BAR RESTAURANT CERRO GORDO

& entertaining about out and on this advertise ...to 936 950 121 page call

sunday Roast still the most delicious in the area 3 courses only 8.50€

Bonfire Nite Guy fawkes & BBq 5.50€p.p Booking advisable Full A la Carte menu from 1st november Homemade cup cakes, boozy puds & christmas cakes, call for details when you order your pies Darts players Required, call chris

Sat Nav co-ordinates N37° 24.511 W002° 11.479 EL556 Call for all enquiries & reservations Tel: 650 599 739 / 950 930 169

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

LA PALMERA

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

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 Lemon Sole Cockles Kippers

menu del noche €10.95

Includes a caraffe of wine per couple 11 starters, 10 mains & 9 Desserts Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

just 10 minutes outside

English Fishmonger

Albox

Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday

is situated in the pretty village of Cerro Gordo and

Catch Of The Day UK

Restaurante

Full A La Carte also available

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.

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

La Cena

November 2015

And more...

C/Poeta Juan Berbel, Bajo Nº1, Albox

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

Tel: 634 923 992

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

Opposite Bar Wassy

Open every evening from 7pm. All day Saturday & Sunday We will be offering:

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

bar restaurant

Traditional Spanish Home-made Tapas

Fully Air- Conditioned, Eat In Comfort

Fri 13th November Karaoke with Graham D

Little India are celebrating

Bookings now being taken, call for details

Diwali Indian Festival

at Plaza Bar, call for more details

12th November, from 7pm til late

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

Christmas Day lunch

Book your Pre Christmas Party Christmas Eve & New Years Eve details to follow

English & Spanish Beers available Extensive wine list Available for all functions Please call for detail

SKY SPORTS, BT SPORTS & SETANTA SPORTS AVAILABLE.

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

Offering Indian Buffet, all you can eat With Bollywood Dancers and Fireworks For more information and reservation contact us

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

Tel: 950 121 936

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LEARN SPANISH WITH“PACO” “At the Bank”

To Cash - Cobrar Loan - Prestamo To Put In - Ingresar Current Account - Cuenta Corriente To Take Out - Sacar Manager - Director

Cash Machine - Cajero Automatico Cheque - Cheque Money - Dinero Credit Card - Tarjeta De Credito Note - Billete Change - Cambio

I would like to take put some money please Quisiera sacar algo de dinero, por favor Could you give me 100 euros in 20 euros notes? ¿Podría darme 100 euros en billetes de 20 euros? And the rest in two fifty euros notes Y el resto en dos billetes de 50 euros Also I would like to cash this cheque, please También quisiera cobrar este cheque, por favor I would like to put in some money in my current account Quisiera Ingresar algo de dinero en mi cuenta corriente Could I speak to the manager please? ¿Podría hablar con el director por favor? I Would like Information about loans Quisiera Información sobre préstamos Learn more Spanish with Paco at Campsite Los Gallardos, Lessons based in conversation, All levels catered for plus Private lessons! Contact Paco-661 142 606 or email pacospanish@yahoo.es

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

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.

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 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

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

Information for all present and future COLLYFER clients, you can now take your policy with you should you need or want to return to the UK, contact Karen for details 617 456 335 karencecere@collyfer.com

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION BRANCH 1359

The Branch meets on the third Tuesday in the month at 14.30 hrs at the El Paraiso Restaurant, located in Jardin del Mar 3, which is located very near Carrefour. If you would like information please contact the Chairman on 692508916 or Welfare on 615048892 or visit the Website www.rafacb.com

The APSA Charity Catwalk Fashion Show

will take place at Maloans bar and restaurant in Albox on Wednesday 25th November. Doors open at 4pm, tickets, €7 each, available from Maloans and the APSA charity shop in Avenida Lepanto. The fundraising event is always a sell-out with a fashion show, auction, raffle, APSA stall, tombola etc and lots of lovely clothes and accessories to buy in all sizes. Organiser Sue is busy preparing the clothes for sale, she is asking that if you have any special outfits or accessories (including shoes) that are new or nearly new she would be delighted to receive them so they have plenty to sell on the evening. Please take donations to the APSA shop, open Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 2.00 or see her in the shop on Wednesdays.

market days

Mondays: Antas, Berja & Huercal Overa

Tuesdays: Albox, Cuevas, Los Gallardos Wednesdays: Mojacar, Bedar, Lubrin, Velez Blanco Thursdays: Carboners, Cuevas, Sorbas Olula del Rio Fridays: Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena Saturdays: Vera, Aguilas, Arboleas Velez Rubio Sundays: Villaricos, San Juan de Los Terreros Nightly: Garrucha.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, MOJACAR

The Branch meets first and third Thursdays of the month at the Artisan Centre of Mojacar Pueblo at 11.15. You need not to have served in the Armed Forces, all are welcome. November Diary Friday 6 - Fish ´chips 7.30, quiz 8.30 at Oasis Bar, Palomares Sunday 8 - Remembrance Day Service at the Anglican Church, Mojacar at 10.45am Thursday 19 - Branch AGM, 11.15 at Artisan Centre, Mojacar Pueblo. Lunch to follow at Bellavista Restaurant, Mojacar Tuesday 24 - La Zenia Boulevard Coach Day trip. Local pick ups. 16.50pp For more details on social events contact Eileen on 950 462 376 or 634 321 507, for details on Remembrance Service, contact Mick on 678 101 471

Vera and District Lions Club will be celebrating their third anniversary with a Charter Dinner and Dance at the Hotel Continental, Mojacar on 14th November.

This is a special occasion in the Lions calendar and brings members and friends together to celebrate the anniversary and to look back on another very successful and busy year. New members are alsways welcome and if anyone would like to come along to this special evening they are more than welcome. Tickets are 35 euros, If you would like to join them please ring the President, Sandie Tinkham, on 950 439324 or 617 750714. The club is part of Lions International, the world´s largest humanitarian organisation. Over the last 3 years the club has helped and supported many people and organisations. They have helped repatriate 2 local British residents, provided 2 little girls with cerebral palsy with special walkers, Asprodalba has received help on several occasions, this year they helped provide a new water “deposito” for the residential home, ASADIS in Los Gallardos has received help over the past years including a special computer for the disabled children and help with providing specialist audiotherapy. The Ver de Olula Centre for disabled children in Olula del Rio has received special equipment. As part of the Lions campaign for Sight First they have collected over 7,000 pars of spectacles for recycling to those in need in both Spain and third world countries and have provided wool for the ladies at the Turre Sewing Circle who knit for Greenfields Africa. The club provides help and support for the food banks in Turre and Vera, collecting fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables from local packaging plants and helping with the distribution There is also a collection point in Iceland for anyone who would like to donate food. In the build up to Christmas they will be helping with the national food bank collection programme through local supermarkets. If anyone would like to help with the collections on Nov 27th and 28th please contact the secretary, Pam Mattioli, on 610 309 032. The club meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at The Gnomo Feliz, 6pm, everyone welcome. Please let us know if you would like to come along.

Dames in Turre

and Friends have just enjoyed their first away trip for 2015/2016 at La Zenia staying in the La Zenia 4 star Hotel overlooking the beach, with a day excursion to Elche. A morning at the huge shopping centre was enjoyed by everyone followed by a beautiful lunch at the Restaurant Bacchus in Los Alcazares before the return journey home. Our thanks once again to Lesley Barlow and Sylvia Baker who organised the trip and our wonderful driver Diego. Once again Turre Dames are preparing for their biggest fund raising event of the year the Christmas Fayre which is being held on Saturday 5th December in Turre Square, all monies raised go to our Local Charities which Turre Dames are proud to support. There are still places available if you are interested in having a stall or perhaps you would like to donate gifts towards the raffle or tombola, if so please contact Soo Wallace by e-mail on sillyboo59@yahoo.co.uk many thanks for your support in advance.

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alternative energy

200 Videos & 2 Video Players. Market Stall, 10ft with Table Tops. 20€. Tel: 634 324 428 - Albox KENWOOD FOOD PROCESSOR, exc condition 30€. Extra large decorative urn with display (interior) cost 200€, accept 75€. Set coloured acrylic pool glasses (Whittard’s of Chelsea)- 6 tumblers (unused) 4 wine glasses 20€. Tel: 689 912 350 – Arboleas GLASS TOP D/TABLE AND 4 CHAIRS 60€, sofa bed 45€, 2 single folding beds no mattresses 15€ both, 2 double blow up beds 1 single 25€ all, dirt devil hoover 15€, black microwave 45€, electric massage plus attachments 10€, electric heat pad 7€, ladies leather jacket medium 10€ ono on all. Tel: 667 941 115 3 PIECE SUITE 100€, Dining Table x 6 chairs & sideboard with teak finish good cond. 200€, King Sized Bed with headboard with new memory foam mattress,

baby equipment hire

BABY HIRE

Everything for the visiting baby

Solar Wind Power Solutions. Over 15 years installation experience. Car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cots etc established 12 years in Spain. Call 950 436 581/666 375 688 Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:info@sunergy almeria. expectingababy.2006@gmail.com com www.sunergy almeria.com

business opportunity

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

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Servicing / Repairs

good cond. 150€, Double bed with headboard and mattress 100€, 2 Single Bed with headboards and mattresses 75€ each, 2 x 3 Drawer Bedside table 75€ each, 2 Car Ramps, heavy duty 40€, Rotating Speed Drill Impact 40€, all prices negotiable, Tel: 634 321 062 LEFT HANDED GOLF CLUBS 3 woods 8 irons,putter plus bag , 20€ - Almeria city area ,Tel: 950 020 099 24 INCH LOG EFFECT ELECTRIC FIRE. Black with gold edging. Good working order, 3 heat setting. 40euros ONO Tel: 950 473 151 LESS THAN HALF PRICE, 30 LITRE HOT WATER CYLINDER only used a few times only 40€. Electric 2 bar heater, only used a few times only 10€. Huercal Overa Area, Delivery could be arranged. Tel: 950 930 201 1 X UK 4’ 6” DOUBLE DIVAN BED w/drawers. Clean, vgc, 150€ o.n.o. 3 x Single Beds c/w Mattresses,clean, vgc,180€ o.n.o. can

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Logs

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A few months ago Michael Hack and Rob Roberts fostered a dog named Kia that had been rescued by the Pets In Spain animal charity. When Kia was found a permanent home by the charity’s adoption team Mike and Rob decided to adopt a dog from the charity and subsequently volunteered their services to organise a fund raising event to provide much needed funds to help the charity finance the rescue and rehabilitation of more stranded pets. The Let's Eat Restaurant in Benimar was the venue and Michael being the host for the evening greeted everybody as they arrived providing them with a glass of Cava and escorting them to their table for an evening that started and finished on a real high. After three courses of delicious and beautiful plates of food selected from the a la carte menu the atmosphere was electric when Rob Roberts took to the mic to enthral and entertain with his incredible singing voice and interaction with all there at the event to support the charity. With many great raffle prizes, all thankfully donated, and with a proportion of ticket sales going to the charity, the total amount raised during the evening was 720 Euros. The Pets In Spain team has many projects to help animals in need and also has great success in reuniting lost pets with their owners. A new awareness campaign has been started with the aim of persuading dog owners to register their dog on an emergency blood donor register. The charity is totally self funding. Money donations, sponsors and household items to sell in the charity shop in La Marina urbanisation are vitally needed. For more information about the Pets In Spain registered charity and the many different animal rescue and welfare projects please call 645469253, or email info@petsinspain.com Web site www.petsinspain.com.

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Book Review

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon

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“Sometimes when I want to be on my own I get into the airing cupboard in the bathroom and slide in beside the boiler and pull the door closed behind me and sit there and think for hours and it makes me feel very calm.” This is an extraordinary book about being special and cherishing differences in spite of the isolation felt. The title is taken from Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Silver Blazes” and quoted by the maestro himself, Sherlock Holmes. In Haddon’s novel the main character, Christopher, a 15 year old boy wants to be a mystery detective solving the murder of Wellington just like his idol Holmes. As soon as you start reading it is obvious that Christopher is different and special. He has a photographic memory and thinks logically and literally. He demonstrates his thought patterns by adding illustrations, maps, diagrams and stories. This appealed to Haddon’s younger audiences but the book has been very popular with adults. It won 17 literary prizes and was adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott for the stage. In August 2012 it premiered at the National Theatre (London) before transferring to London’s West End in March 2013. It was broadcast live to cinemas worldwide on the 6th September 2012. It seems more than likely that Christopher suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome and high-functioning autism. The author didn’t want to simply present a manual on Asperger’s but emphasize the differences in being an outsider like Christopher, isolated and yet one who is remarkably able and capable of seeing the world in a surprising and revealing way. He is absolutely brilliant at maths and sciences and has ambitions of being an astronaut or more realistically, a scientist. The latter is achievable. What he fails at is understanding people’s emotions. “He can’t read their faces. He can’t put himself in their shoes.” He can understand literal meanings of everyday things that you and I take for granted but becomes frustrated and confused with metaphors and idioms. Fear usually develops. Siobhan, one of his teachers has advised him to ask people what they mean when he is confused by their emotions and if he doesn’t receive a response that makes sense logically to him he is told to walk away. He cannot cope

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home & garden

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Winter time is the correct time to prune those roses in your garden. While there is a great deal of disagreement among rose experts regarding how and when to prune roses, it is generally agreed that most mistakes will grow out very quickly and it is better to make a good effort at pruning roses than to let them grow rampant. Just remember that first and foremost, the goal of all pruning is to help the plant provide new growth and to keep it healthy by making it possible for air and light to filter into the middle of the bush. As you are guided by these two principles, you will Landscaping - Irrigation - Garden Maintenance find that pruning roses is fairly common sense and Lawn work - Tree Trimming nearly as complex Call: 666 847 583 or 950 132 518 not as you once may have gardenworks.bates@gmail.com thought. The following steps will help you properly prune any of the bush or standard roses such as hybrid teas, grandifloras and floribundas: 1. Wait until your roses olive & Eucalyptus Cheapest are dormant Full & Part Loads Logs In our climate roses Stacking Service Available rarely go into a full In Town Free Kindling with Full Loads dormancy or completely Discounts for Pensioners lose their leaves, but with the exception of ramblers, most roses can be pruned Every load will receive half price chimney sweep during late winter when Tel 619 070 839 growth is just resuming. sambrierley1@hotmail.com Visit our Facebook page 2. Clean all debris away

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motoring

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Japanese carmaker shows its vision for the future of motoring

NISSAN has unveiled the IDS Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, its vision of the future of a car of the future that combines both a clean, green electric propulsion system with self-driving technology. One part car, one part living room, the IDS promises a different driving experience The company’s president and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, launched the car saying that a number of the company’s vehicles will be equipped with autonomous drive technology by 2020. He added: “Nissan’s forthcoming technologies will revolutionise the relationship between car and driver, and future mobility. Nissan Intelligent Driving improves a driver’s ability to see, think and react. Nissan hope to be rolling out driverless cars to customers by 2020 "It compensates for human error, which causes more than 90% of all car accidents. As a result, time spent behind the wheel is safer, cleaner, more efficient and more fun.” Nissan’s system promises that its technology will not just ferry a car’s occupants from A to B robotically, with no relation to the way we humans drive. Even when the driver selects Piloted Drive and turns over driving to the vehicle, the car's performance imitates the driver’s own style and preferences. Meanwhile, in Manual Drive mode, the driver has control, but behind the

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scenes, the car continues to provide assistance, with sensors continuing to monitor conditions and assistance being available to the driver is in control: for example, in the event of imminent danger, the car will assist the driver in taking evasive action. The car's seats can be adjusted to face a TV screen in the center console The IDS Concept has different interiors, depending on whether the driver opts for Piloted Drive or Manual Drive. It has space for four adults, but in Piloted mode, the cabin starts to look more like a living room: the steering wheel recedes into the centre of the instrument panel, a large flat screen comes out and all four seats turn to face inward (the drivingrelated operations are handled by the car’s artificial intelligence, along with voice and gestures from the driver. In Manual Drive, the cabin changes, turning all four seats to face forward, while the steering wheel and head-up display inform the driver. An aerodynamic, lightweight, carbon-fibre body helps the electric motor achieve a range greater than current EVs – although Nissan hasn’t said just how far that is. http://www.express.co.uk/

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Motor Home ECU Remapping

Nearly all motor homes are based on various manufacturers Light Commercial Vehicles chassis and cab, because most of the engines and ECU units are designed for the heavier end of the van product range. Significant improvements with the modern turbo diesel engine fitted to these vehicles can be made by Re-mapping the engines ECU (Engine Control Unit) Because of the extra weight added to Motor Homes, by the addition of a very large box and the weight of the furniture and all your belongings for comfortable living, the engine power is not always enough. So increased power where you need it would be a great advantage to most motor home owners. With careful engine tuning, by means of re-mapping the ECU to optimise engine power, quite dramatic increases in output can be made, also the bonus of better fuel economy can be made. This makes remapping a motor home a fantastic and economical way of upgrading your pride and joy. Pulling a heavy motor home up long gradients on motorways and mountain roads is made much easier and less of an effort for the engine. Also reducing gear changes at the same time. Also making cruising on long journeys more of a pleasure with quicker and safer overtaking. Here at “Veloc Tuning” we specialise in all aspects of vehicle engine tuning, so your regular car, works van, motor home or high performance sports car can be dramatically improved by remapping the ECU. We offer a 30 day money back guarantee if you are not delighted with the results, also a lifetime guarantee on the tuning software. We never ask for payment until our technician and our customers have test driven their vehicle after the remapping procedure, and are totally happy with the result. If for any reason that the vehicle requires returning to standard, then this will be done free of charge at any time. For more information or to book your mobile remap service, visit our website at: www.veloc-ecu-remapping-spain.com Email: paul@veloc-ecu-remapping-spain-com. Tel: 950 104 488 or 600 827 517

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Almeria Bowling Club

The 2015 ALBC 321 Challenge Cup competition was a shortened 321 round-robin format, where a team of three players play six ends of Triples, six of Pairs and finally six ends of Singles over set period of two hours. It was open to Cabrera, Indalo, Mojacar and Almeria Bowling Clubs. This year all clubs were represented, giving us a total of twenty-four teams and took place on 23rd, 25th and 28th October. Unfortunately the weather was not good on the Sunday and hats off to everyone sticking to their task despite heavy rain at times. Because of this, delays were inevitable and with the clocks going back, bad light and prospect of more rain, the final couldn’t be played until Wednesday morning of 28th October. The quality of play was excellent throughout the Final between the strong Almeria team of John Fitzgerald, Chris Ewer, Reg Birmingham and the equally strong team from Indalo, Richard, Lois Swaine and Ruth Compton. John’s team won the Triple and Pairs. A fight back was required in the Singles. Richard Swaine took on this task and fought well to win. Unfortunately for Richard it

wasn’t enough to alter the result which was a win for John, Chris and Reg to take the Championship. John’s team played the Cabrera winners of group A in the semi-final, Dave Jenkins, Gill and Terry Young. Richards team played another Indalo team of John and Sue Mannall with Barbara Ruscoe of group C, The semi-finalist received equal cash prizes on Sunday 25th. After the Final on Wednesday 28th October, John Fitzgerald, our Captain, thanked the supporters for coming and myself for running the competition with the help of Dave Allen. I then continued with my appreciation of all players and helpers making this competition so enjoyable. Special thanks to Brenda Tidswell, Dave Allen, for completing the many involved score cards. Dave helping me with the running the competition and Colin Wright for umpiring. Thanks also to Jim Pike and Bryan Hughes for the care an preparation of the green and playing equipment. Vic Parsons –Press Secretary

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On Tuesday 27th October the 19th Hole Golf Society made its way north to the ever improving Lorca Golf Resort to play a Two Division Individual Stableford and a Mickey Mouse competition. With perfect weather conditions and a very playable course the potential for good scoring was clear. Mike Esposito fulfilled that potential by scoring 40 points to comfortably take 1st place in Div:1 with 40 points, followed by that “Old Lag” Norman Taylor on 36. In division 2 no one could get close to the 36 points scored by Nekana Galindez, although Mike Palmers 34 was a good effort. But the result that meant everything to the seven teams competing was of course the Mickey Mouse Ball competition, unfortunately (He He) only two teams negotiated Mickey to the 18th Norman Taylor, Willie Ellis, John Kennedy and Pat O Dwyer returned with 28 points but the team of Zeta and Dave Denyer, Mike Palmer and Geoff Smith returned a very battered, wet and sometimes elusive Mickey home with 31 points to win the Comp. Really good days golf with loads of

controversial occurrences not least how Paco won the Nearest the Pin in Two on the 18th, his 2nd shot hit a tree, a red stake the buggy path an out of bounds marker and ended about a foot from the flag!!!. Results - Division 1 - 1st Mike Esposito 40 points (13), 2nd Norman Taylor 36 points (22), 3rd Willie Ellis 35 points (15). Division 2 - 1st Nekana Galindez 36 points (26), 2nd Mike Palmer 34 points (28), 3rd Dave Denyer 31 points (27). Nearest the Pins - 4th Tony Mackay, 6th Chris Gledhill, 8th Mike Esposito, 10th Zeta Denyer, 12th Chris Gledhill, 18th (in Two) Paco Ocana Grayal.

Twos - 4th Willie Ellis, 12th Mike Esposito. The 19th Hole Golf Society plays each week at various courses in the area, our Home Course is Aguilon which we play fortnightly. To join or come and play ring the secretary on 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk

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