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SUNDAY, 15th November Sunday Carvery followed by THE STREETERS SaturDAY, 21st November Tribute to Bee Gees Sunday, 22nd November Sunday Carvery and music with SHORT FUSE New Years Eve with MICKY LEWYS

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Pregnant mothers to be inoculated against whooping cough

ALL pregnant women in Andalucía will be vaccinated against whooping cough after a two-week-old infant lost her life from catching the disease because she was too young for her routine injection. From January 1 next year, regional health minister Aquilino Alonso says women expecting babies will be inoculated against the condition, which causes persistent coughing and violent drawing in of breath, preventing the sufferer from breathing for as long as the coughing fit lasts.

Regional health bosses have been studying the incidence of whooping cough in Spain and internationally, and found the number of cases has been going up – largely because it is so rare to catch it these days.

Around 70% of children and adults who catch it have to be taken to hospital and are in a serious condition, and lactating mothers can pass the virus to their babies even if they do not show symptoms of it.

An MP in opposition, Esperanza Oña, had previously slammed the regional government, saying that if all women expecting a child had been duly vaccinated in Andalucía, the infant in Málaga would not have caught the respiratory condition because her

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the largest selection of second-hand goods in the area mother would have been injected against it. The inoculation keeps babies immune from the condition until they are weaned, and they are then given their own vaccine when they are old enough, usually in early infanthood.

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Already, seven regions out of Spain's 17 have decided to inject pregnant women as a routine part of their treatment, following government health service recommendations, but Andalucía has not been one of them until now.

SEach region decides to vaccinate its women according to the extent of whooping cough suffered in their geographical area, and those with a lower incidence often do not do so.

Andalucía was among them, and the patients' ombudsman intends to bring a private prosecution against the regional health service over the death of the infant who caught it from her mother.

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NEW ZURGENA BUS ROUTE

Zurgena Town Hall are to trial for a few weeks a new bus service to provide transport from the outlying villages of the municipality to the markets of Zurgena (Fridays) and Huercal Overa (Mondays). This service will operate under a subsidy from the Town Hall to test the demand for such a service.

It was thought that some of our citizens were restricted, through lack of transport options, from getting out and about and visiting the markets.

This service will provide them that option.

It was also thought that not only people with lack of transport options but possibly those who see it as a social occasion may wish to make use of it and we hope that as many people as possible use the service and thereby ensure it remains as a regular service for all those in the outlying villages.

The service will be provided by Piki Autobuses of Zurgena and the provision of the service will be reviewed after one full month of operation.

It will be a case of use it or lose it. The attached document shows the pick up/drop off locations and the tariffs for the service.

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Schedule Fridays to Zurgena Market 0910 Iglesia ;os Llanos del Peral, 0915 Bar La Vida Cuesta de los Pinos, 0920 Cucador, 0930 Los Carasoles, 0940 La Alfoquia , 0950 Palaces 1000 Los Menchones. Return 1245 from outside the Pharmacia.

Tariffs Los Llanos Cuestad elos Pinos Cucador and Carasoles €3 (return) La Alfoquia Palaces Los Menchones €2 (return) Mondays 0910 Palaces, 0920 Los Menchones, 0930 Pharmacia Zurgena, 0935 Bus Stop La Alfoquia , 0945 Los Llansos del Peral (Iglesia), 0950 Cuesta de los Pinos (Bar La Vida), 0955 Cucador, 1000 Los Carasoles Bus Stop.

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Mojacar Insurance

Love it or hate it, we all need insurance for something.

However, low prices do not always mean you have adequate cover.

Direct selling companies and other agents can offer what may seem good deals But you do need to check that the cover is right for you.

Here are a few things to check before your buy motor insurance…

A. How many passengers are you insured for?

B. Does the breakdown cover you from home?

C. Is there a set radius of kms before the company will bring your vehicle back home after a breakdown/ accident?

D. Are you covered for breakdown outside of Spain?

E. Have you got windscreen cover and

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Mojacar Insurance has now been in their new office for a year near Koi Café on Mojacar Playa and is associated with professionalism, reliability and good honest service.

The reason for their great success over this year is down to the dedicated team in the office: Julie and Karen.

In fact, Mojacar Insurance has just been awarded the Platinum status from Liberty Seguros, a privilege only a handful of agents receive in the whole of Almeria. Another reason for Mojacar Insurance’s impressive client growth is the fact you can discuss your requirements face to face, something a telephone service cannot offer.

Please call into the office and talk to one of the Mojacar Insurance sales advisers about motor, home, life and travel cover and now also yearly funeral insurance for over 70s.

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Anti-domestic violence march brings 21,000 people to Madrid

A MASSIVE national demonstration filled the streets of Madrid yesterday (Saturday) calling for an end to domestic violence, thought to be the main cause of murder in Spain.

A total of 380 associations, charities and social groups, many with no specific connection to domestic violence but who support the cause, descended on the capital after 268 coaches were thrown on from all over the country and the national rail board, RENFE, gave discounted train tickets to Madrid.

Some were from as far away as the Costa Blanca, with dozens of groups from the northern half of the Alicante province – even housewives' associations of small villages – taking part.

According to the manifesto, a total of 1,392 women have been murdered by their current or ex-boyfriends and husbands in 20 years, of which 84 were recorded this year alone – just in the summer of 2015, a total of 37 women and eight children were killed either by the women's partners, in some case the youngsters' fathers, although among the eight were teenage girls killed by their boyfriends.

The figures are 'just the tip of the iceberg' and government statistics do not reflect the true magnitude of the situation, the manifesto claims. Over 21,000 people joined the protest – mostly women, but a significant minority of men, also.

Statistics are not available for the numbers of women murdered by their wives or female partners, men by their husbands or boyfriends, or men by their wives or girlfriends, but figures to date show that the overwhelming majority

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of domestic violence victims who have either been killed or very seriously injured are female and that it was her male partner or ex-partner who inflicted her injuries.

The proportion appears, according to crime figures, to be representative of nationalities among the general population – around the same percentage of Spanish natives are affected as foreign nationals living in Spain, with no apparent bias by race.

In addition to figures, the manifesto called for better education from a very young age to teach boys and girls in earliest childhood to respect each other as humans of equal value, and for a reform to the 2004 legislation on domestic violence to include within it issues such as sexual aggression against a current or ex-partner, sexual harassment at work, and human trafficking, particularly of women

and young girls for sex slavery.

So far, 103 local councils in Spain have approved motions which commit them to fight against domestic violence and the aftermath – launching special protection methods for at-risk women and providing practical help for them to make it possible to leave a violent relationship.

Certain State benefits are available for victims, especially if they have to give up their jobs or relocate as a result, and companies get tax breaks for taking on domestic violence sufferers.

Many health centres and hospitals have placed posters on their premises advising women that they may be asked questions in connection with domestic violence, particularly if a doctor or nurse detects any tell-tale signs.

A free telephone helpline, 016, is available for victims of domestic violence of any age and either gender, including aggression within the family not perpetrated by a partner.

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Stella & her team welcome Their new stylist Sandie Monday 10am-5pm New Nail Technician, Shanna Wednesdays, other days by appointment BEAUTY & CHIROPODY BY FIONA Thursdays, other days by appointment only HOLISTIC THERAPIST ANGELA ELLIS B.A.B.T.A.C ITEC MAR Wednesday 10am-3pm & Friday 10am-4pm

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WE HELP PEOPLE THROUGHOUT SPAIN EVERY DAY

The Avalon team explain how different the complex funeral system is here in Spain to both non-residents and those that live here all year round.

This affects everybody so we are committed to helping all UK, Irish and European citizens make informed choices.

• We also check all types of insurance to ensure each person is covered for everything they need to be.

• We offer a tailor made funeral plan to suit every client which is fixed at today’s cost.

Avalon Team Avalon has offices throughout Spain

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All our members are covered in Spain and the UK. You will automatically be covered immediately regardless of health issues or age.

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'New' crocodile species dating back 75 million years found in Cuenca

A SPECIES of crocodile hitherto

unheard-of and living on earth over 75 million years ago has been discovered in a prehistoric dig in the province of Cuenca. Archaeologists working on the Lo Hueco site in the centre-eastern province, which dates back to the High Cretaceous Period, found the fossilised skull of a crocodile with two-inch-long teeth, disproportionately large when compared with the size of the head. It has been named the Lohuecosuchus Megadontos – 'Lo Hueco' after the name of the site, suchus meaning 'crocodile', dontos for teeth and mega for large.

The species found is said to bear very close relation to one discovered in Romania at the start of the 20th century, denominated the Allodaposuchus, but the shape of the nose is different with an additional, horizontal nasal passage seen in the Lo Hueco version.

Palaeontologists Francisco Ortega and Iván Narváez of the Evolutive Biology unit at Spain's distance-

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university, the UNED, worked with other specialists in the prehistoric eras from the University of Iowa in the USA, and their findings have been published in the highly-respected science periodical PLOS One. Ortega describes Lo Hueco as 'a window on a landscape from 72 million years ago', which he says would have been a coastal marshland littered with sauropods roaming around in a very warm, humid climate.

In practice, though, the Lohuecosuchus Megadontos would have been on the planet around 75 million years ago, in the High Cretaceous Period – a time typically thought to be the dinosaur age swansong, although later species have been found.

Crocodiles are among the oldest species on earth and are the closest creatures to dinosaurs around today. The picture shows Henry, the current most elderly croc in the world – a long-term resident of the Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottsburgh, in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, he turned 114 years old this year, making him almost level-pegging with the oldest human. thinkspain.com

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ALBOX HAS IT ALL

Sleepcentre

Autumn/Winter ranges are now in stock at Sleep Centre with winter tog duvets, memory foam toppers, flannelette sheets, electric blankets, lined winter curtains, snugly throws and much more to keep you warm for the Winter. A new range of duvets and pillows are coming shortly, in duck and goose feather and there is a wide choice of cushions, door stops, draught excluders and home scent items which make perfect presents. Christmas stockings, cushions, place mats and table runners are now on display at great prices. As always there is a wide selection of bed frames and mattresses in sizes single to superking, and quality bedroom and lounge furniture.

Why not pop in and see what we have to offer.

Opening hours are: Monday to Fri 10am-3pm, Saturday 10am-2pm

Address: Calle Malaga, Albox Tel: 868 931 672 sleepcentre-albox-spain@hotmail.com

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INFORD@TOX

Raquel has been running Inford@tox Computer Services for 2 years, she speaks excellent English and can help with any of your queries, including resolving technical issues via her service department. As well as problem solving you can also treat your computer or laptop to a clean-up from just 20€. Pop in to view the range of computer accessories available, including ink cartridges, both genuine and compatibles, plus a range of batteries in various sizes for all household electricals, such as remote controls.

Opening hours are: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm / 4pm-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm.

Address: Longo’s Courtyard Tel: 950 633 223 Email: infordatox@infordatox.com Web: www.infordatox.com

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albox rugs

Albox Rugs ~ Alfombras & Outdoor Leisure is a family run business which was established in October 2006.

Over the years we have expanded our stock from a large selection of rugs and cushions to include pool and spa chemicals, accessories and much more.

Paul also has ‘True Blue Pools & Spas’ as part of the Outdoor Leisure department and offers pool and spa maintenance and repairs.

Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

Address: Avda Lepanto, 15 Opposite Mercadona Tel: 950 633 149

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The weather is cooling down a bit and it’s time to cook those Sunday Roasts! We can order any type of meat for your meal - Roast Pork with Crackling, whole Topside of Beef, Leg of Lamb, Lamb Shanks, Gammon Joints, even Boned and Rolled Turkey! Ask us for details.

In our Freezers we have, Blakemans Sausages, Pork, Lincolnshire, Cumberland and Cocktail, Square Sausage, Scampi, Fish cakes, Fish Fingers, Chicken Nuggets, Faggots, Aunt Bessie’s Chips & Roast Potatoes and Yorkshire Puddings plus lots more!

New in; Pasta Meal Kits, everything is included for a lovely meal for 2-3 people. We also sell Groceries, Vitamin Tablets, Chilled Products, Pet Food, Toiletries, Household Items and Alcohol too!

Mon to Fri 9.30 - 4pm, Sat 10am - 3pm

Avda Lepanto 26, Albox (next to Puppy Rescue & Mercadona Car Park) 950 43 00 43

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wavelengths

Corner shop

4 years ago Debbie and Kelly were encouraged to start up “Wavelengths Hair & Beauty Salon” by their loyal longtime clients.

Wavelengths has gone from strength to strength due to the hard work of them, the staff and the professional sociable atmosphere in the salon. Debbie’s and Laura’s cutting and colouring skills are renowned whilst both offer a wealth of experience.

Kelly is a qualified Beauty and Nail technician who just loves to pamper you from head to toe. Nadia and Louiza are on hand to help you with your enquiries.

We sell all your favourite foods at the best prices, all direct from the UK. We also have a large range of chilled & household products, pet food & treats, wines from Bodega Regino of Puerto Lumbreras & freshly baked pies, pasties, sausage rolls & scotch eggs from Bistro Bonita´s Belly Busting Bakery. If there is something you would like in particular that we don´t have in stock we will gladly try to source it for you. Parking is easily available outside the shop plus we have a large carpark. We look forward to seeing you! Please check out our website for all the latest information & special offers.

Opening times Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 2pm

Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Saturday 10am - 4pm. Sunday 10am - 2pm

Address: Camino Los Segouias No3 Albox 04800 Tel: 950 120 309 www.wavelengthsalbox.com

Address: Aljambra/Limaria Road (2 minutes from Mercadona) Tel: 680 776 791 / 950 930 539 www.alboxcornershop.com

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Continue to offer support to all our local businesses in and around the Albox area.

To advertise in any of our next features, contact Julie, your local representative. open times Mon to Fri 10am - 5pm Los Carasoles 27, Zurgena, 04650 Tel: 950 121 936 or 902 750 190 sales@soltimes.com www.soltimes.com

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Serendipity in the Crystal Cave

John Copeland THE CRYSTAL MAN OF ALMERIA has been selling Crystals for over 10 years in Almeria Province and can now be found in his successful shop in Albox, where you will find all types of Crystals, Minerals, Healing Stones, Jewellry inc. Swarovski Crystals, Chakra Wisdom Oracle Cards & Tarot Cards, along with a fantastic range of Antiques and Curiosities for that special gift or for the ardent collector. In addition John stocks all the same craft supplies which Serendipity has been famous for in Albox for many years. Why not come along and join one of the Card Making Workshops that are available weekly. These classes are for the beginner and more experienced crafter.

Contact John for more information.

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Dedicated to providing high quality bespoke garden furniture and leather and fabric sofas. We sell a wide range of rattan, teak, oak and aluminium outdoor furniture including gazebo’s, parasols, cantilevers and sun loungers. You can also find a range of wall art, canvas paintings and prints, wall clocks, lanterns and much more to decorate your home and garden with.

Free local delivery and assembly. open times Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 3pm Ctra. Lorca - Baza 725. 04800 Tel: 950 091 153 www.inspired4furniture.com

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Opening hours are: Monday to Saturday -10am - 2pm Telephone for appointment outside of these hours

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Address: Avda 28 de Febrero Albox ( Between Sol y Mar/ The Post shop ) Tele: 617 699 624

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Glad Rags

Jenny Rock has recently celebrated her 2nd year as the owner of Gladrags Boutique & she could not be happier with the way the business is growing and the constant support from customers old & new. The success is due to the honest advice & excellent customer service given by Jenny, this compliments the vast selection of Clothes & Accessories that the Boutique has to offer.

So if you are looking for a new outfit for the upcoming Christmas Party Season, pop along & see Jenny as she has something for Every Age, Size, Style & Budget.

Plenty of lightweight gifts and accessories are also available, making ideal presents to send back to the UK. Alternatively, not sure what to get that special someone? Gift vouchers are also available, which include a free gift card.

OPENING HOURS: MON-WED 10AM-4PM. THURS 10AM-6PM. FRI 10AM-3PM & SAT 10AM-2PM

Address: Calle Malaga, Albox TEL: 634 31 30 71

Loulous

Loulous has been open since April this year and going from strength to strength. Ladies & Gents can have their hair done in a relaxed atmosphere with a drink or snack or even a piece of bread pudding! Other services available are manicure, pedicure, Hopi-Ear & eyebrow shaping.

Whilst there you can have a chat with Mike of MBIT Almanzora who has any years of experience in satellite TV and Internet, also an agent for Rednet Internet, and supplier of IPTV systems.

Bring your laptop in for him to update to Windows 10.

Opening Hours: Tues – Fri 09:00 – 17:00 Sat 09:00 – 14:00

Camino Alhambra, albox, 04800 Tel: 850 99 31 41 642 01 59 20 Email: enquiries@loulous.es Web: www.loulous.es

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Total entertainment

Total Entertainment has been serving ex-pats in the Albox area for over 10 years.

More than just an internet cafe, they have all your entertainment needs, from English newspapers and magazines, DVDs and books to Android TV boxes and even a Mini Cinema. Cards and gifts, drinks and snacks are also available along with Avon cosmetics, wool and e-cigs. They also offer services such as copying, faxing and laminating. You can post cards, letters and parcels to anywhere in the world from just 1.15€ and postcards of the local area are only 50c. Top up your mobile phone, learn to paint, lose weight and more...call in to find out more.

Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday / Sunday / Bank Hols 10am - 2pm Saturday 10am - 4pm. Sunday 10am - 2pm

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Address: Avenida Lepanto Opposite the Football Ground Tel: 950 121 318

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Catalan parliament passes motion declaring start of secession process

Exactly one year after Catalan separatists organized an informal referendum on self-rule, the regional parliament held a historic session to debate and vote on a motion to start breaking away from Spain.

A few minutes past noon, the Catalan parliament approved the controversial document with 72 votes in favor from separatist forces and 63 votes against from unionists.

The ceremony ended with representatives from both sides waving Catalan and Spanish flags inside the chamber The secessionist coalition Junts pel Sí, which includes acting premier Artur Mas, and the small party CUP used their overall majority in the chamber to trump opposition from Ciudadanos, the Catalan Socialists, the Popular Party (PP) and Catalunya Si es que Pot, a leftist alliance backed by anti-austerity party Podemos that wants to hold a legal referendum on independence.

Before the vote, the regional assembly heard impassioned speeches by both supporters and detractors of Catalan independence, which has become a growing problem for the conservative PP government in Madrid.

This could lead to outright disobedience of national authorities by regional officials.

The motion gives Catalan lawmakers 30 days to start working on a new constituent process, and on legislation to create a new social security and treasury. The end result would be a fully independent republic.

This scenario is also creating another unprecedented situation in Spain by encouraging national parties to put aside their traditional differences in order to come up with a coordinated response to the secessionist challenge.

Despite a general election coming up on December 20 that will hinder any major crossparty alliance, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez have said they will meet on Tuesday to discuss their answer to the Catalan separatists.

Impassioned speeches The Monday morning debate featured heated rhetoric from both sides of the independence divide.

Raül Romeva, top of the list for the Junts pel Si coalition that won the September 27 elections, insisted that the separatist motion to start breaking away from Spain was the answer to “a massive demand” by the Catalan people.

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“No matter how you count it, in votes or in seats, the results of the election express a clear and incontestable will,” he said.

This is the biggest challenge to our democracy in the last 30 years” But opponents of independence noted that while separatists may have won the most seats at the September elections, they failed to secure a majority of votes, achieving 48 percent support.

Opposition leader Inés Arrimadas, of Ciudadanos, called the independence bid “madness” and accused Junts pel Si and CUP of planning to “ignore laws at their will.”

Separatists have repeatedly invoked the right to disobey laws they find unfair on the principle that their “democratic legitimacy” trumps their need to obey “Spanish laws.”

“This is the biggest challenge to our democracy in the last 30 years,” said Arrimadas.

Joan Coscubiela, of the leftist alliance Catalunya Sí que es Pot, also criticized the separatist motion. His group believes that Catalonia should be allowed to hold a legal referendum on self-rule before making any further moves towards independence.

“We cannot build anything without giving the people of Catalonia a voice,” he said.

“We haven’t fully walked down that road yet. This is a deception that will only lead to frustration, unless you are thinking about a head-on collision. This is a road to nowhere.”

We cannot build anything without giving the people of Catalonia a voice. We haven’t fully walked down that road yet” Joan Coscubiela, of Catalunya Sí que es Pot Meanwhile, the leader of the Catalan Socialists – who support changing the Spanish Constitution to accommodate more rights for Catalonia, but not independence – said that the newly passed motion makes things a lot worse.

“It closes the door on negotiations with the [Spanish] government and with the one that will come out of the December 20 election,” said Miquel Iceta. “You are not disconnecting from Spanish laws or from the Constitutional Court, you are disconnecting from the majority of citizens, from democratic legality and from reality.”

Regarding separatists’ claim to have a mandate to disobey unfair laws, Iceta wondered: “Who will decide which laws are respected and which are not?”

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How drinking TEA can keep your bones strong:

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Just three cups a day cuts risk of fracture by a third

• Black tea contains chemicals called flavonoids which prevent brittle bones • Flavonoids are already linked with lowering cancer and heart disease risk • Each cup of tea drank lowered the risk of a hip fracture by 9%, study found • Drinking three cups of tea a day could slash the risk of hip fractures by almost a third, a new study has found.

Scientists say the humble brew could become a powerful weapon against osteoporosis - a condition where the bones become brittle and fragile.

The study suggests healthy plant chemicals called flavonoids in black tea could help an ageing population ward off the bone-weakening illness.

For years, scientists have suspected these antioxidant chemicals help to reduce the risk of major illnesses like cancer and heart disease.

But the latest breakthrough points to drinking tea as a potent new way to protect the body’s bones during the ageing process.

One in three women and one in 12 men in the UK develops osteoporosis at some point in their lives - and it already affects around three million people.

Women who use steroid drugs, smoke, drink heavily and have a family history of the disease are most at risk. But diet is also crucial and poor eating habits during youth are thought to increase the dangers of the disease later in life.

It progresses when osteoclasts, cells that break down old bone by removing the calcium and phosphorous that gives it strength, start to outnumber osteoblasts, rival cells responsible for making healthy new bone.

Right the way through life old bone is being destroyed by osteoclasts and new bone is formed by osteoblasts.

But after the ages of 30 to 35, there are fewer osteoblasts than osteoclasts.

Osteoporosis develops when the balance tips too far in favour of the osteoclasts. This dramatically increases the risk of fractures to major joints like the hip.

British consumers get through an estimated 165 million cups of tea every day.

Around 75,000 hip fractures occur in the UK each year and the annual cost

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women due to their higher incidence of osteoporosis.

Experts from the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, the Royal Perth Hospital and the Flinders University of South Australia in Adelaide, had read reports that tea might improve bone density.

But they wanted to see if drinking more of it lead to fewer fractures in elderly women.

They studied almost 1,200 women in their seventies over a ten-year period.

Each one was quizzed on their tea drinking habits and then closely monitored to see if they suffered a major fracture due to osteoporosis over the next decade.

During that period 288 of the women fell and broke a bone and nearly half involved a hip fracture.

The results showed that those women who drank three or more cups of tea every day were 30 per cent less likely to have suffered a break than those who drank less than one cup of tea a week.

In a report on their findings the researchers aid that every cup of tea the women drank each day appeared to cut the risk of a fracture by around nine per cent.

Researcher Dr Jonathan Hodgson said: ‘There is increasing interest in the role of dietary factors in osteoporosis and fracture prevention.

‘There is evidence that foods rich in flavonoids – such as fruits, vegetables and tea – may also be related to bone loss and fracture outcomes.

‘Flavonoids are a large class of phytochemicals widely distributed in plant foods.

‘And tea is the main source in many populations.

‘We have shown that a higher intake of black tea and flavonoids was associated with lower risk of fracture in elderly women.

‘Our results support the hypothesis that tea and its flavonoids may be protective.

‘Further research is needed before these results can be translated to dietary recommendations for osteoporosis prevention.

‘But if the 30 per cent reduction in risk is confirmed, it would be a major addition to the dietary prevention of fracture.’

British consumers get through an estimated 165 million cups of tea every day.

Flavonoids are also found in a variety of fruits and vegetables.

They protect plants against disease and some also provide the bright colours found in everyday fresh foods.

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Drinking three cups of tea a day can cut the risk of diabetes, a previous study found Experts say the findings suggest around three cups a day might help the body control blood sugar levels more effectively.

In the studies US and Japanese scientists investigated extracts from black tea in the laboratory.

They discovered the action of natural ingredients in black tea could lead to reductions in blood sugar.

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We all know that batteries are hundred’s to have data written to, or read from, them. of time better than they were 10 or 15 years There is now a circuit board that plugs into ago. They last longer between charges, have a you motherboard that, within 5 years will make cleaner, steadier output, in fact better in every even these SSD’s obsolete! Currently there are way! BUT (I know you don’t start a sentence limited in size (512Gb) and extremely expensive with a ‘but’ – but …) they are still limited in the ($415) but there speed more than makes up for time that they can be use before a recharge is needed. So, today, I plan on giving you some these drawbacks!

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Watch Out Watch Out I remember getting my first bike aged 4; a red and blue machine with stabilisers. I grew out of it quickly but money was tight so I had to walk until my 8th birthday. Then I got my next one which was bought second hand for £7. It was really heavy, had no gears and curious brakes that operated with metal bars instead of cables and I painted it bright blue. I remember dad teaching me to ride it in our back garden.

Having a bike meant freedom; my mates and I had a large scale map of Guildford on which we proceeded to draw the boundaries of our imaginary kingdom on each time we returned from a faraway adventure. We could be gone from early morning till dusk, parking our bikes in distant woodlands and playing ‘war’ or Hide N’ Seek. I don’t remember us ever taking sandwiches or drinks as we lived on fresh air and exuberance.

My best friend Paul Cox and I used to earn a decent living helping the local Unigate milkman with his deliveries. Saturdays and holidays we would jump in the cab or perch on the back of the float at the beginning of his round and zoom off. The milkman smoked fags whilst he pootled along giving instructions to his two nimble assistants for what was required at each doorstep. This was in the days of Corona (every

pause for thought

How short, I often remind myself, is my memory? Do any of us, for example remember the name of Laurence Binyon? Or know anything about him?

A renowned artist and scholar he is probably best known as a poet, with one of his works recognised around the World and frequently quoted by a great many of us. And indeed last Sunday, 8th November as well as today, Wednesday 11th, when Soltimes is published, many, many people recited a part of one of his poems, for in 1914 he wrote “For the Fallen”, which contains the lines: 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.

Famous and very moving words indeed; central to all our recollections at Armistice, on Remembrance Sunday and at other times too as we remember all who selflessly gave their lives to protect and sustain others.

How important that verse has been down the years to so many who have lost loved ones, friends or colleagues in service of their Country.

That pledge to remember; to spend some time each year in recognition of their sacrifice is surely the least we can do in the circumstances.

But as the years pass and memories fade, the keeping of these special days can so easily be missed, especially

here in Spain, where there’s so much else for us to do, and so little to remind us of just how different our lives would have been without the selfless commitment of so many.

And so we are asked to remember. And whether or not we were able to attend a service these past few days, we should nevertheless make time to pause and reflect. And for those of us who count ourselves Christian, that reflection must necessarily take on an additional dimension as we also remember the sacrificial death of Jesus, who gave his life to overcome the ultimate enemy.

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

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bubble’s passed its fizzical) and we would each be rewarded by a litre bottle of whatever we fancied. Cream Soda was my preferred tipple in those days yet now my stomach churns at the thought of all the sugar and goodness knows what else that I glugged down.

The prestige of the milkman reached a nadir in the 70s; Unigate discovered that the Humphreys were stealing people’s milk and came up with the slogan ‘watch out watch out there’s a Humphrey about!’ Telly adverts starring Muhammed Ali, Sid James, Barbara Windsor and Rod Hull warned us kids about the milk snatchers that wanted our milk. We in turn went mad for the free red and white bendy straws, badges, stickers and other Humphrey paraphernalia we could lay our hands on. Being Unigate helpers of course put us first in line for the freebies.

In 1970 Ernie was the fastest milkman in the west, Benny Hill wrote the song in 1955 as a tribute to his time as a milkman on a horse drawn cart in Eastleigh Hampshire. The lyric ‘he galloped into Market Street’ probably happened as the street does exist. He performed the song on the Benny Hill Show; it was later released as

a single becoming the 1971 Christmas number1 and staying there for 4 weeks.

Two Ton Ted the bread delivery man was Ernie’s love rival for the widow Sue and they had a ‘wild west’ style shoot out with Ernie being killed by a combination of a well-aimed rock cake and stale pork pie. Ernie the milkman went to heaven where ferocious dogs are banned, Two Ton Ted married Sue but Ernie came back to haunt them on their honeymoon with the ghostly rattling of his milk bottles.

Although I enjoyed delivering the white stuff, I stopped drinking milk at a young age. The dreaded ¼ pint bottle of free school milk did it for me as it was always warm and tasted horrid. In 1971 Margaret Thatcher gained the nickname the ‘milk snatcher’ for stopping free school milk for 7 to 11 year olds and for her kindness I will be forever in her debt!

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Joint Remembrance - The Royal British Legion & La Bridgada de la Legion 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 and memorable occasion.

The Royal British legion standard bearers (Ian Stewart of Albox Branch pictured) proudly carried the standards, standing to attention for more than half an hour as the service progressed and the wreaths laid at the foot of the Base’s memorial to the fallen (pictured).

The RBL visitors enjoyed tapas and many drinks following the service as well as a tour of the museum on the base. The event closed and the RBL visitors returned to their coaches for the return trips, many were fast asleep before leaving the base!

Strictly 2015 Week 7

We are already halfway through this years competition and so far have had a different leader every week. You could say that it could go anyway but who will lift that coveted glitterball trophy this year? Have you picked out your winner yet? I still like Jay but of course there’s Helen, Georgia, Kellie and for me one of the dark horses has to be Anita. I really wouldn’t like to call it at this stage of the competition.

Opening the show this week was Peter Andre and Janette with the Charleston. Wow! what an opening this was a Charleston packed with tricks, great swivels and kicks and full of energy. Peter took this weeks leaderboard with a score of 38 and won my 10 this week.

Following was Jamelia and Tristan with a Viennese Waltz. Jamelia is one of this years celebrities I just don’t like and yet the judges seem to. She gave a mediocre performance with a lot of gapping and bumping with very poorly retained frame and it wasn’t particularly elegant - you could say I didn’t really like her and gave her 5 with the judges a generous 28. Next to dance was Carol Kirkwood with Pasha and an American Smooth. Oh dear Carol! time for you to go. No core, no frame, no finesse and poor Pasha looked like he was lifting a sack of potatoes on her lifts. I gave her 3 and the judges bottom slot with 17.

Helen George and Aljaz were next to perform their Rumba. Beautiful elegant feet and legs but just lacking her weight carriage a little further forward to prevent the stiff legged look. This performance split the judges, I gave her 9 but the judges only 31.

Jay McGuinness and Aliona then performed an Argentine Tango. Jay always manages to produce a very strong male lead and gets into

character but just lacks drive on his walks. I think he would benefit from acting lessons as he tends to be an excellent dancer but clinical lacking passion. I gave him 9 and the judges 34. Next to dance were Katie Derham and Anton with a Quickstep. Much better than her Latin dancing (but due to Anton not Katie) unfortunately, this was peppered throughout the performance with errors in what could have been a really great performance.

Anton’s ballroom choreography is always superb (pity he can’t do the same with his Latin) The errors led to much of the frame and core falling apart, she just about managed to hold this performance together to the end. I gave her 7 and the judges 26. Anita Rani and Gleb were next to perform a Jive. This was energy packed and with some super tricks.

The kicks and flicks could have done with a little more retraction and her stance was a bit too upright but excellent nontheless. I gave her 9 and the judges 34.

Kellie Bright and Kevin were next to perform a Waltz. As always Kellie turned in a very good dance. She always retains the top line and was elegant throughout. What a pity the music was a bit too fast. I awarded her 8 and the judges 32. Jeremey Vine and Karen then danced a Tango. It was in typical ‘Jeremy’

style.

I always enjoy his performances despite the fact that the dance quality isn’t there, he is definitely a tryer. I awarded him 4 and the judges 21. Closing this weeks show were Georgia May Foot and Giovanni with a Samba. Nice to hear some traditional style music but it was extremely fast. I don’t know how Georgia managed to keep up with some very tricky steps. Her performance was a bit patchy with some bits much better than others but I gave her 9 with the judges 35.

So in the judges bottom 2 this week were Carol and Jeremy with the public having Carol and Kellie (what!!!!) in the bottom 2 with Carol finally going out after the dance off. I can’t wait to see what will happen next week as the loser will miss out on a visit to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom in two weeks time and the one show no one wants to miss. Who will survive? Tune in next week but if you want even more gossip come and join us at one of our new classes. In the meantime Keep Dancing!

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Near Albox 180,000€ This villa (131m²) is located only 5.5 km from the town of Albox and features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an additional guest house and a large swimming pool (10 mx 5 m) with stunning views of the valley Limaria. The villa is in perfect condition and you can instantly enjoy a wonderful holiday.

The guest house (35m²) has a living room, bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a bathroom. Here you also have a view of the pool and the beautiful surrounding mountains. The house is also sold fully furnished and the plot is 745m².

Arboleas 189,950€ This wonderful split level villa boasts 3-4 bed, 3 bath, fully fitted kitchen, lounge, large integral garage, pool (10m x 4m). All of this with great views of the mountains and just 8 minutes drive from the village of Arboleas. Casa Alta is of an interesting design, as it is split levels the upper level where you enter through the front door, or the lower level which can be accessed via the drive. The plot has been completely paved making everything low maintenance. Aircon thoughout. The windows are all double glazed wood effect aluminium frames, all with mosquito nets.

We are looking for more properties due to an increase in both British and Belgium clients.

We have lots of customers looking! So please contact us if you want to sell.

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LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com - 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.

David

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O Olive

Contact: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466 C/Llanos, Bedar (Next to the Miramar Restaurant) Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-3.30pm

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A quaint Cortijo set in a peaceful location a 10 minute drive from the pretty village of Lubrin. It benefits from having a garden and great surrounding views.

Lubrin (Rambla Aljibe) 36,000€

OLV564

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, pENTHOUSE APARTMENT IN VERA PLAYA ALL MOD CONS, BALCONY & ROOF TERRACE OFFERING FANTASTIC VIEWS

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Please contact our office in Huercal-Overa on

0034 950 616 827 or visit our website www.vosshomesspain.com 155a Carretera Estacion, Huercal-Overa, Almeria 04600

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€125,000

20 mins from mojacar, 4 beds, 2 baths, Open plan living areas, kitchen & diningroom as well as a workshop, courtyard front & back & room for a pool. Mountain views.

649 186 107

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www.espanarural.com Avenida 28 de Febrero 34, Albox 04800- Almeria.

We are now on the A334 road coming into Albox on the left hand side between the Grand Sport Shop and the Heaven Cafe/Bar. ESP 2584

Cortijo Gilbert

57,000€

A country house in the Arboleas area • Detached country property needing some renovation.

• Situated a short distance from Arboleas • Has a total of 16 rooms a bath and lounge • Mains connected.

ESP 2586

Villa Carol

175,000€

A villa in los Cerricos area

ESP 2582

Villa Doreen

145,000€

A villa in the Albanchez area • Detached large spacious Villa • 3 beds 2 bath large living area • Fully fitted kitchen, separate dining room • Mains connected, pool, gardens Views.

ESP 2574

Cortijo Limite

102,000€

A country house in the Huercal Overa area

• Detached stunning Villa

• Detached fully renovated country property

• Spacious lounge, 3 bed 2 bath

• 4 bed 1 bath, large garage, large house

• Swimming pool, gardens established

• Established gardens, plot with trees

• Mains connected, including internet

• Mains connected, incl internet

Mon-Fri 10-3pm : Tel Office 950102505 Sat (By appointment only) Mobile: 654359607

mail: info@espanarural.com web: www.espanarural.com

Focusing on smaller area to give our clients a better service.

VOSS HOMES ESTATE AGENTS

WELCOMING HANNAH TO THE TEAM

Voss Homes the British, family run estate agency with an office in the thriving market town of HuércalOvera.is very excited to welcome local girl Hannah Smith to the team.

It will be Hannah´s job to organize the team and look after the administration and reception which will help Voss Homes sell even more properties.

Voss Homes concentrate on selling properties and long term rentals in just the Huercal-Overa, Taberno, Zurgena, La Alfoquia and San Juan de Los Terreros areas.Their belief is that by focusing on a smaller area in which they live, shop, eat out, buy goods and socialise they can give both buyer and seller a better, more focused service.

Andy & Anna Voss and their daughter Jess look after property sales and Adele Newlove is in charge of long term property rentals. All the team have lived in the Huercal-Overa area for over 10 years.

Voss Homes prefer to give a more “honesty is the best policy”, straightforward, no sale / no fee, no fancy tricks or gimmicks, professional and friendly service to their property owners and buyers.

Having an impressive, well located office gives both property sellers and buyers more confidence, shows long term commitment and gaurentees more sales. The Voss Homes office is just 1km off exit 553 of the A7 motorway, 100m past the Lidl

Voss Homes would like to thank our property owners and buyers for their loyalty and support.

supermarket.

There is plenty of parking.

All the team speak Spanish and also have a very large number of Belgian, Dutch, French, German and Scandinavian clients who generally speak excellent English but we have a number of translaters to help out when needed.

They even have a Russian translater.

As well as extensive newspaper and magazine advertising they have their own website and advertise on the major portal websites such as Right Move, A Place in the Sun, Kyero & Zoopla etc in various languages to attract more buyers from all over the world. They also work with many other trusted estate agents to make sure all properties get maximum exposure.

If you are serious about buying, selling or renting a property in these areas please contact Voss Homes now.

Voss Homes Estate Agents, 155a Carretera Estacion, Huércal-Overa, 04600, Almeria Office Tel: 0034 950 616 827 Mobile: 0034 678 002 006 or 667 891 741 Website: www.vosshomesspain.com Email: info@vosshomesspain.com

Hannah Carey Welcome to the team

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK - €139,950 VH846 - Villa Michel

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.

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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Avenida 28 de Febrero Nº 44, Albox unique location cantoria sol137 - 108,000€

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.

Beautiful Detached villa near albox sol161 - 169,950€

Well presented 3 bed, 2 bath vill a with a pool in the popular village of Limaria and within easy reach of the shops and amenities of Albox.

w Ne ting s Li

former millhouse arboleas sM015 - 165,000€

Former Millhouse converted to 2 houses in tranquil setting. Features 6 beds, 3 baths, swimming pool and many original features.

Tel: 950 064 584 609 199 394

Email: info@solymarspain.com www.solymarspain.com w Ne ting Lis

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.

w Ne ting Lis

Traditional Spanish House near albox sm024 - 119,950€

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

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)

cLOSE TO ALBOX SOL069 - 149,950€

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separate apartment Arroya albanchez sM007 - 116,000€

Traditional attached 3 bed, 2 bath cortijo in idyllic setting. Features separate apartment, solar heating and swimming pool.

w Ne ting Lis

Albox TOWN CENTRE 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.

w Ne ting s i L

detached townhouse Cantoria town centre sm009 - 186,500€

Detached 6 bed , 2 bath , 3 storey house on the edge of town. Easy walk to Cantoria , fully insulated roof , enclosed patio and roof terrace.

w Ne ting s Li

large country house Cerricos SM011 - 225,000€

Extensive detached 6 bed country house , ideal potential for family home , hotel or retreat.

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

SM030 NEW LISTING 3 BED,2 BATH DETACHED FAMILY HOME 950M2 PLOT 10 MINS WALK TO CANTORIA 120,000€

WE URGENTLY REQUIRE LEGAL PROPERTIES FROM COAST TO COUNTRY WE ARE LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES FOR RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES. CLIENTS WAITING CALL US 950 064 584 w Ne ting Lis

Superb family home smo16 - 159,950€

RENTAL SECTION

SOL Y MAR

RENTAL OF THE WEEK Detached modern villa featuring 3 bed, 2 bath, games room. Central heating throughout and swimming pool.

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open to offers sM018 - 130,000€

Lovely house with 2/3 bed , 2 bath in a beautiful mature garden setting with swimming pool and only a short drive to town.

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FANTASTIC VIEWS mAR620

superb family home arboleas SM028 - 179,950€

350€ PCM

town living cantoria RSM009 - 260€ pcm

IMMACULATE ATTIC CONVERSION CLOSE TO aLBOX RSM002 - 200€ pcm

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

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

STUNNING DETACHED VILLA CLOSE TO ALBOX

IMACULATE CASITA

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N Beautifully maintained 3 bed, 2 bath detached extended house and garden. Short drive to town.

TRADITIONAL CORTIJO 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS, LOGBURNER MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES STUNNING VIEWS SHORT DRIVE TO ALBOX

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Stunning 3 bed, 2 bath villa.

Close to Albox.

close to albox RSM010 - 350€ PCM

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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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property group

Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria

Tel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563

www.veritashomes.co.uk info@veritashomes.co.uk

Mojácar playa

€69,999

Recently redecorated 54m2 1bed /1 bath apartment on the front line. Close to bars, restaurants and supermarket. Communal pool. Air con. Comes furnished. Ref. 1605

Mojácar playa

€188,000

Detached villa in quiet cul de sac a few minutes’ walk to the beach The plot measures 500m2 and the house 111m2. The house is light and airy, the kitchen and sitting room open planned. There are three double bedrooms upstairs. Close to shops and restaurants . Ref.1560

Mojácar playa

DUE TO INCREASE IN SALES WE URGENTLY NEED PROPERTIES IN MOJÁCAR, GARRUCHA, VERA AND TURRE. FREE VALUATION. NO FEES FOR ADVERTISING. Cabrera

€285,000 Cabrera

A detached villa with 3 bedrooms and 2.1/2 bathrooms. Private swimming pool and lots of terracing with stunning panoramic views. The villa has a total built area of 154.95m2 on a freehold plot measuring 1,000m2. Your castle in Spain! Ref.1651

€155,000 Mojácar playa

Large 2 bed / 2 bath frontline apartment on a lovely, very well maintained gated development. Fabulous pool and gardens, across the road from promenade and beach. Underground parking space. Ref. 1596

Opening hours.

Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 6.00pm Saturday 10.00 am to 1.30pm

Lovely top floor studio apartment with roof terrace. a private, secure lock up garage. It has a total built area of 51.15 meters square plus terraces. The studio has a built area of 27.51 mts2 and the garage 19.30 mts2. It also has a secure lock up garage. Ref. 1520

€149,000

3 bed / 2 bath townhouse in Turre with built area of 143m2.

The property has a spacious living room and small courtyard off the kitchen. 3 double bedrooms, 2 of which have terraces leading off them and off street parking for one car. Ref.1644

€165,000 Antas

2 bed / 2 bath detached villa part of a small and very well kept complex in Sierra Cabrera comprised of 8 properties sharing a communal swimming pool and gardens. The property itself is built on a plot of 130 m2 and has a built area of 82 m2. It offers stunning panoramic mountain views. Ref. 1652

€59,999 Garrucha

Turre

€175,000

Extremely well kept 3 bed / 2 bath house in El Real de Antas with a built area of approx. 159.47 m2 built on a freehold plot of approx. 259.12 mts2. Exposed beams, wood burning stove, outdoor kitchen and gas central heating are part of the properties’ charm and comfort. Ref.1532

€60,000 Pueblo Salinas /Vera Playa €99,000

Great opportunity. 3 bed / 1 bath 1st floor apartment within a short walk from the beach and amenities in Garrucha. The total built area is 75.25mts2 (64.20 mts2 for apartment and 11.05 mts2 for underground parking space). The building benefits from a lift. Ref.1646

Reduced! Fully furnished – ready to move in, top floor apartment with sea and mountain views with a built area excluding terraces of 72.09 mts2 comprised of 2 double bedrooms. Communal pool, air con, carport and entry phone. Ref.1597

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Lufthansa strike costs company ‘at least €10m euros a day’

German airline Lufthansa says the current strike is costing the company at least €10m (£7m) a day.

A spokesman for the airline said a concrete figure would only become clear in the coming weeks, but that the losses were “clearly in the double-digit millions of euros”.

More than 11,000 passengers have been hit by the cabin crew action.

They are in dispute with management over early retirement benefits and pensions.

“The concrete damage will only be clear in the coming weeks when we know how many passengers claimed refunds, how many were rebooked, and how many passengers we accommodated at hotels,” a spokesman told reporters at Frankfurt airport, before adding that the losses would “clearly be in the double-digit millions of euros”.

Lufthansa’s management has described the action has “unprecedented” and is meeting to discuss the consequences. A statement is expected later.

It is the third day of industrial action and stoppages could continue until Friday.

The company wants to bring down pension costs as part of a savings drive to allow it to compete more effectively with low-cost rivals and Gulf carriers.

But it has so far failed to reach an agreement with the union.

Lufthansa’s reluctance to meet its demands is “not comprehensible”, given that the company just raised its full year profit forecast to €1.95bn, the union has said. bbc.com

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The lovely Manuela, of whom we have already heard, was indirectly responsible for events which were to become of international importance. An incident spiralled out of control, as Alquerian incidents often do and brought Alqueria to the attention of the world community. The main protagonists were as we have already said the lovely Manuela and one Alberto Gropo from the opposing barrio. Manuela, with her natural elegance and ability to dress seductively without having to try very hard was the recipient of Gropo’s unwelcome attention in the form of his hand on her nether regions. Manuela, who happened to have a pair of rusty sécateurs handy threatened to do to his ‘manhood’ what she had just done to her roses. Manuela being a determined girl pursued Alberto through the byways and highways of Alqueria while opening and closing her garden pruners in a menacing and eyewatering manner. Alberto headed for the high sierra and was never heard from again apart from a card postmarked Isconahua, Peru asking for his back copies of ‘Little Breast, Big Breast, Bigger Breast Monthly’, which he gets for the articles to be forwarded care of the local post-office.

The ‘handy’ Alberto belonged, before his flight to South America to the Newcomer’s Barrio, the deadly rivals of Manuela’s Hill People’s. This rivalry was the driving force in the telling and retelling of the details relating to the incident which became increasing lewd and salacious at each iteration. ‘The Incident of Manuela’s

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Bottom, 2015’ as it became known, the year was needed as there had been similar incidents although not always related to her bottom, became the sole topic of conversation in the Village.

The Hill People labelled Alberto Gropo a ‘Viejo Verde’ and the Newcomer’s stamped the lovely Manuela as a ‘wanton Woman’ which may be true but to have it said by one of the Newcomers was tantamount to a declaration of war. That is exactly how it was seen and the battlelines were drawn. This may seem a trifling cause for civil unrest but the people of Alqueria didn’t need a reason only an excuse. Civil unrest had become known as the ‘Alquerian pastime’, the neighbouring villages marvelled at the stamina and dedication to all things relating to riots and rioting by the Alquerian people.

There was by now a well rehearsed plan by each barrio for the preparation of such conflicts. It has been said that the cobblestones that pave the Pueblo have two numbers engraved upon them.

One number relates to the stone’s place in the street and the other its position in the barricade. So it was that Alqueria prepared itself for the destructive yet reassuringly familiar conflict which was surely inevitable.

I Didn’t Expect That

I had just survived a surprisingly pain-free breast biopsy, and the Chief Puncturist had done his job and moved on to – who knows – leaving Nursie with the task of ensuring that I was put together in such a way that I didn’t leak from the several small holes left behind by the process.

She stuck me up with a number of state-of-the-art Elastoplasts, but her Latex gloves seemed to have formed a pact with the dressings whereby glove would unite to plaster, never more to part. However, her persistence paid off, and after rejecting several spoiled plasters and ripped gloves, I was eventually plastered to her satisfaction.

Then it got a bit weird. She took a piece of gauze, which she formed into a little bag, and into which she inserted a Latex glove, screwing the neck of the so formed bag tight. This was obviously meant to provide padding to my tender boob - I said nothing, though I did wonder at the cuts in the Health Service which had apparently made the provision of cotton wool out of the financial question.

The glove was giving her quite a bit of trouble – it did not want to stay within its gauze bag; and more than once it was dropped on the floor and rejected.

Eventually she got the glove secured within the gauze. Now all she had to do was attach the bag containing the glove to me.

This involved more adhesive tape, which stuck to her gloves with more determination than a limpet

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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk to a rock. Between us we employed subterfuge, and managed to trick the tape into sticking to me, not her. I unrolled and held the tape taut, she cut the required length, and between us we stuck it in place before it had time to realize what we were up and to form its own plan.

All proceeded without incident until bedtime, when, according to instructions, I was to remove the little gauze bag. There was no way that it was going to come gently, so I decided to cut it off. I fetched the kitchen scissors and boldly cut.

The glove immediately unravelled itself and released a small but unexpected gush of water onto the bathroom floor – it was only then that it dawned on me that the water-filled glove was essential to provide the degree of padding necessary for my comfort.

I then understood the advantages of a water-filled glove over cotton wool, but it was a bit of a surprise!

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9. Which chef is credited with inventing more dishes than anyone else?..............

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8. Which horse, in 1977, became the first to win the Mackeson and Hennessy in the same season?................

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The Yellow Stone Bar 12th December Medieval night starters poached fish or soup

main roast rabbit in garlic,roast lamb in rosemary and thyme, roast pork with apple sauce, half a roast chicken, baked potatoes, roast carrots and corn on the Cob. dessert Apple Pie Or Jam Sponge.

Included in the price per couple Jug of Beer or Wine €13 Per Person

2oth December Pre Christmas dinner 12-4pm 3 Courses 10.50€ pp book now

call maggie or sue to book or more info

Tel: 634 332 228 Closed Monday

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Email: ysb1@albox-online.net find us on facebook

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A taste of the Mediterranean

Mediterranean Lamb Chops

Bring the flavours of the Mediterranean to your plate with this mouth watering meal of lamb chops, fresh herbs, roasted veg and crumbly feta .

Ingredients Serves 2 4 lean lamb chops or cutlets 1 tbsp, fresh mint 1 tbsp, fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small aubergine, sliced

1 courgette, sliced 1 red or yellow pepper, cut in large chunks 50g/2oz feta cheese, crumbled 250g/9oz cherry tomatoes

Hours: 12-4pm, 6pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER Steve Fisher sings Rod Stewart

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

Tapas Menu

New Years Booking Now Taken

Menu del Casa 3 Courses €12

Sundays Roast Lunch

All major Sports shown

Traditional pizzas to eat in or takeaway

Inside and outside dining areas

Calle Mayor Los Gallardos

Tel: 950 398 799

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

Ladies Night 12th Dec 80’s theme 4€ inc buffet

UPCOMING EVENTS Xmas Eve New Years Eve Christmas Carols with Geoff Murell 2-6pm.

Mulled Wine, roasted chestnuts and a surprise for the children.

Melaine Howard-Coles Hot & cold gourmet buffet.

Grapes & Cava at Midnight.

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Embrace local flavours

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 5.

Using a pestle and mortar or wooden spoon and bowl, pound together the fresh mint, fresh rosemary and the garlic, then mix with 1 tbsp olive oil. Smear over four lean lamb chops or cutlets.

Place the aubergine, courgette and red or yellow pepper on to a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and place the lamb chops on top.

Bake in the oven for 2025 minutes.

Top the chops with feta cheese and add the cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for a further 10 minutes until the cheese just starts to brown.

Serve the chops with the roasted vegetables, toasted ciabatta bread and mixed leaf salad.

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Little India are celebrating Diwali Indian Festival 12th November, from 7pm til late

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Offering Indian Buffet, all you can eat

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With Bollywood Dancers and Fireworks

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For more information and reservation contact us

per couple to take away after having our night menus

Avda Lepanto, Albox

Valid only with this voucher dinner 19.00-22.00 until 30th november

Tel: 632 454 505 or 602 198 970

Free Bottle of wine

La Saturday 14th November at 8.30pm Kay Francis & Laura Blackburn “Now & Then” Menu del Noche Sunday 15th November 2pm in the Garden The singing Dutchman Saturday 21st November at 8.30pm Geoff Murrell Menu del Noche

Full Menu Also Available

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Restaurant - Bar ida

Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old

Fridays Atlantic Cod Fillet Handcut Chips & Peas

Lite Bites & Snacks A La Carte Menu Traditionally cooked Sunday Lunch

Book your pre Christmas Dinner Monday - Friday

Live Sports Shown

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING...

Meson Rural La Ermita is

situated 10 minutes out of Huercal Overa in Santa Maria de Nieva.

Offering a selection of various types of Tapas and our menu of the day running from Monday - Friday which includes 3 plates, a dessert, drink and coffee for €10. With our Caribbean background we can offer a cuisine that you will not find anywhere in the area.

Open every evening from 7pm.

All day Saturday & Sunday We will be offering:

Traditional Spanish Home-made Tapas

“Los Sabores de Miguel” has taken over the Hotel Rural’s Restaurant and Bar. The restaurant and terrace have been completely refurbished, to include an outside undercover seating area.

Have breakfast with us, toast or some freshlybaked pastry, or why not come along and have lunch you can choose between our variety of traditional and modern “tapas” or savour our “Menu del día”. To fulfil the gastronomes’ desires we also offer special dishes.

Open everyday

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

Christmas Day lunch

Bookings now being taken, call for details

Book your Pre Christmas Party

Tel: 642 947 182

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

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

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

Plaza de Constitucion S/N Par taloa

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

Catch Of The Day UK English Fishmonger

FRESH ~ FRESH ~ FRESH

“Tomorrow’s

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And more...

La Cena

Restaurante

Albox

menu del noche €10.95

Includes a caraffe of wine per couple 11 starters, 10 mains & 9 Desserts

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

Full A La Carte also available

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

Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

The Yellow Stone Bar

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just 10 minutes outside Albox. They do delicious

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

SKY SPORTS, BT SPORTS & SETANTA SPORTS AVAILABLE.

Big Breakfast only 5€ Sunday roast 3 courses only 8.50€ Lunchtime menu choose from a large selection of homemade dishes join us every thursday at 1pm for Walker & talker, arrive back approx 4:30 for complementary pate & toast call maggie or sue to book or more info Closed Monday Tel: 634 332 228 Email: ysb1@albox-online.net

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

Christmas Eve & New Years Eve

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

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.

is situated in the pretty

14th November Quiz of Quizzes Call for more details

at Plaza Bar, call for more details

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

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.

Restaurante Maloan Albox

Fri 13th November

details to follow

La Cena

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

LA PALMERA

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

Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday

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

The Palms Bar Restaurant Urcal 04691, Almeria

CHRISTMAS DINNER 3 Courses With All The Trimmings 28.50€p.p NEW YEARS EVE PARTY NIGHT Call for details

Find us off Junction 563 on the Autovia N340-E15 Open 12pm til Late -Wed - Sun

To Book Tel: 950 958 167 / 678 832 036

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LEARN SPANISH WITH“PACO” Reporting an accident

ACCIDENT – ACCIDENTE ROBBERY – ROBO AMBULANCE –AMBULANCIA FIRE - FUEGO

URGENCY – URGENCIA FIRE MAN – BOMBERO

INJURED – HERIDO FRACTURE – FRACTURA HEART ATTACK – INFARTO OPERATION – OPERACION

CARDIOLOGIST – CARDIOLOGO BLOOD – SANGRE

Please, can you help me?

Por favor, puede ayudarme?

Call a doctor, we have had an accident Llame a un medico, hemos tenido unaccidente My wife / husband has had a heart attack Mi mujer / marido ha tenido un ataque al corazon He is losing blood, he is bleeding Esta perdiendo sangre, esta sangrando He has the arm / leg broken Tiene el brazo roto / la pierna rota My handbag has been stolen Me han robado el bolso Please, call the firemen Por favor, llame a los bomberos it’s urgent, there is a fire Es urgente, hay fuego 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 Anglican Church of Mojacar

The Anglican Church of Mojacar once again held a Service of Remembrance on November 8th. This was attended by over 100 members of the congregation and Mojacar Royal British Legion. The Mojacar Standard was paraded and the Service was also attended by Sgt. Claudia Naranjo Perez, of the Viator Spanish Legion Brigade, Andrew Mortimer, Liaison Officer and their families.

Wreaths were laid by the Chairman of the Royal B r i t i s h L e g i o n , Mojacar, the Chairman of the Sub Mariners and the Spanish L e g i o n Brigade. After the Service the congregation were invited to join the Royal British Legion for lunch.

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.

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It is with great sadness we say goodbye to a much loved member of the Urcal community, Patricia Skippins, who sadly passed away on the 4th November. She will be missed by many.

ZURGENA & DISTRICT RBL BR3620

The Zurgena & District Branch of the RBL meet on the first Thursday of the month at Latino's Bar in Alfoquia. We are a small Branch of around 96 people.

We have various social events throughout the month and year. There is a Lunch Club that meet on the second Tuesday of the month, we choose a different restaurant to visit each month and this event has great support with Members and Guests enjoying experiencing different cuisine.

We have a Coffee Morning on the third Wednesday of the month at Latino's Bar with various activities. It is a good opportunity to meet up and have a chat and you would be made very welcome.

We will also have our yearly Remembrance Service at the RENFE Building in Alfoquia on the 11th of November.

A Christmas Fayre will be held at the RENFE building on the 21st of November with many stalls, Father Christmas and a local choir.

Finally our Christmas Dinner Dance will be held on Friday 4th December with entertainment from Geoff Murrell.

If you would like to join the Branch or attend any of our events and would like further information please contact the Secretary, Chrissy at zurgena.rblsecretary@yahoo.co.uk. You will be made very welcome. You do not have to have been a member of the Military to join.

A New Carers Group For Arboleas And Beyond

When my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s over 8 years ago I wanted to meet with people in a similar position, so I tried to find a carers group in the area, all I could find was one in Almeria, which of course was too far away. So I had to deal with our unexpected problem alone. I knew that if I could talk and share experiences with other people in a similar position it would help me to come to terms with being a carer and to deal better with the emotional side of it. Over the last few years I have met people casually in a similar position and it was really interesting to see how much in common we had with the day-to-day problems and all the various emotions, and I benefited from it, but there was still no carers group in the area.

Now at last we have a carers group in our area catering for all carers and their dependant, the group covers Huerca-Overa, Arboleas, Albox and the Almanzora Valley, if there are carers who live further away they are also very welcome. The group is called Harmony Carers and we are a dedicated support and social group run by carers for carers. We meet every Friday in Hostel Rosaleda at 12am and end after menu del dia or tapas at 3pm. Hostel Rosaleda is between Arboleas and Albox, just passed the Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant.

The group is fortunate to have the support of Karen of CATS Services in La Alfoquia who has launched Harmony Community Support and Nicki from the Angels Nursing Group.

If you are a carer and are interested in joining us please look at our website for more information: www.harmonycarers. weebly.com we look forward to meeting you.

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.

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Phil the Pick load of small or big Locksmith 24 Olive logs, no roots €165 hours.

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animal corner

To advertise here call : 950 121 936 The volunteers at APSA, the animal charity in Albox, are busy preparing for the Catwalk Fashion Show on Wednesday 25th November. The models are trying on their outfits ready for the show and auction. There will also be a clothes sale, raffle and tombola and a stall selling APSA merchandise. All proceeds go to help the animals;the vets bills, fostering and of course the new kennels.

Maloans in Albox is delighted to host the event, Andy, the owner, said that food will be available from 2pm, doors open for the fashion show at 4pm. Tickets are available, €7, from Maloans and the APSA shop in Avenida Lepanto. The event is always a sellout with friends joining up to sit together at the tables, enjoy the show and buy clothes and accessories- what could be better?

Lola

3 year old Maltese needs forever home. Inoculated very sweet good with children if you can help phone Pat 607 554 984

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Volunteers required to help at the dog house looking after dogs etc.

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Book Review

The Small Hand by Susan Hill

www.carolnaylor.blogspot.com - www.carolesleynaylor.wordpress.com - naylorcl@hotmail.es

“We stood for a time, which was out of time, held as closely together as the hand of a father and his child.”

When you read Susan Hill you know exactly what you’re getting-a superb ghost story, atmospheric, full of terror and fear for the characters who are mysteriously involved in the occult. The truth unfolds slowly and the intrigue and suspense is expertly eked out before the final shocking revelations at the finale. The settings and actual places complement this remoteness and abandonment, a strong sense of isolation reminiscent of the great Hitchcock. And with Hill you can guarantee the expertise and fluidity of the style which makes for great reading. You just can’t go wrong, can you?

Adam Snow is an antiquarian bookseller with extremely rich clients in the UK wanting rare book collections such as first folios with contacts in the States and Europe so he is constantly travelling.

One time, as he is leaving a client and heading back to his home in London, he takes a few wrong turns and ends up at The White House and gardens. In its heyday it had been regarded as a national treasure, visited by royalty and foreigners from far afield. Now it was abandoned and decaying.

His curiosity got the better of him and he felt compelled to do some exploring although he perceived that he was an unwelcome intruder amidst a strange quietness, an unearthly silence, an inexplicable eeriness and what he simply experiences here, a young child holding his hand, will terrorise him for the remainder of his days. This is the place that becomes an obsession and he is hypnotically drawn to the place to discover the secret of the small hand.

A stroke of luck enables him to purchase a First Folio of a works by Shakespeare for his wealthy client, Sir Edgar Merriman. Excitement all round. Discrete enquiries assure Adam that the edition is housed in a monastery in a remote area in France where the Resistance was active. A treacherous journey to Saint Matthieu des Etoiles, climbing high into mountainous regions with a storm raging, incessant rain, sulphurous looking skies and blue-white lightning. Some of the bends were coiled like snakes. Flashed indelibly on his mind was the image of a child dashing across the road during this storm. He braked hard thinking he had hit the child. When he got out of the car to see whether he had injured the child he found himself standing precariously on the edge of a precipice, almost losing his balance and falling to his death….

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being sucked lifeless under the water. When he is near water of any kind he feels a strong force, a tremendous terrifying strength which he finds irresistible.

“It was like a magnetic pull. It was there when I slept and when I woke, it was there at the back of my mind all day and it was there even within my dreams.”

The monastery visit represents Adam’s days of light before the darkness that plunges him into the depths of hell. He feels safe in this place of sanctity, protected by the prayers of the monks but he has to return to the real world and confront his demons.

He contacts Hugo his brother when he returns to the UK and finds out about his brother’s panic attacks. Hugo suffered madness as a result of something disturbing in his youth and had two years of treatment before appearing to have been successfully cured. Adam is worried it is a genetic condition.

“There is sometimes the shadow of a shadow. My psyche was turned inside out and shaken.”

Adam’s discovery of a photograph with Hugo and a boy when they were children links them to The White House and its tragic history. What is this connection? And what is the connection between the statue of a young boy playing with a dolphin and a golden ball with James Harrow?

Who was James Harrow and more importantly, what happened to him?

It’s a long story but it will always haunt Adam: “My last carefree, guiltfree, blithe moment. Aren’t there always these moments just before the blow falls that changes things forever?”

And it did change things for ever. Tragically. The final confession wrecks Adam’s peace of mind for ever. The debt has finally been paid but Adam remains guardian of a grisly secret which he must take to his grave and never ever disclose to a living soul! Read it if you dare.

Publisher: Profile Books. ISBN: 978-1846682407.

REVIEW it by Carol Naylor. www.carolnaylor.blogspot.com/www. carolesleynaylor.wordpress.com naylorcl@hotmail.es

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motoring

review

Audi A4

The A4 saloon, the estate-shaped Avant and the rebadged A5 coupé are virtually omnipresent in the car parks of the nation’s clubhouses.

The A4’s lower, wider and more chunky-looking grille represents an otherwise formal-looking car’s best attempt at boldness The model, specifically the saloon, has not only been the firm’s mainstay for more than four decades but is also one of the primary reasons why Audi has managed to force its way into a buyer reckoning that previously included only BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Its family name has changed since then. It was originally the Audi 80, a car that moved through four generations (each of them a showcase for the innovations that would later become common traits of the four rings) before it was superseded by the A4 in the mid-1990s. The brand didn’t need all of the second two decades to shift five million examples.

Its huge success and instant familiarity have meant that Audi doesn’t strain itself in straying far from the script.

As you’ll have probably noticed, the new, fifth-generation model pictured is a dead ringer for its predecessor, and the claims made for it – an increase in size, dynamism, efficiency, luxuriousness and technology – were all trumpeted the previous time around, too.

However, that does not make them insignificant. Much like Volkwagen’s approach to the Golf (software code notwithstanding), Audi tends to be incredibly diligent with its endless strategy of improvement – and, as we are about to find out, there is a tremendous amount going on beneath the skin, not least the kind of weight loss that might just make good the engineers’ long-standing promise to make the A4 more compelling to drive. Either way, the car will

sell big.

The A4 has plainly been designed and engineered for high-mileage business users with a healthy disdain for compromise – those who want a car that’s as quick to get to outside lane speeds as anything else for the money but is also quiet, smooth, easy to operate and economical with it.

At least in some ways, they’ll find what they’re looking for here. All A4s get intelligent switchable engine mounts and an acoustic noise-filtering windscreen as standard, and our test example added acoustic glazing for its side and rear windows, too.

It’s easy to keep the A4 tight to the apex without having to be too light on the throttle mid-corner It was pleasantly mechanically refined, suppressing engine noise very well and ending up a noticeable 2dB quieter than an equivalent C-Class at both idle and at maximum revs in third gear.

However, cruising at 30mph and 50mph, the Mercedes registered less noise, a difference attributable to the gently rumbling distant coarseness of the Audi’s

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The 2.0-litre engine is responsive, flexible and fairly freerevving – more impressively so at low revs than high, with the S tronic gearbox shifting up earlier than a BMW 2.0-litre diesel would.

In fact, the manners and quirks of the A4’s dual-clutch gearbox define a great deal of its motive character. In regular drive mode, it seems to reach for ever-higher ratios earlier than a torque converter would, boosting fuel economy, you’d expect, but ultimately giving itself more to do in kickdown.

If you’re used to the elastic feel of the initial torque multiplication you get with a conventional auto, the S tronic may feel slightly ponderous on step-off and, again, overly keen to shuffle ratios. But in Sport mode, it shifts more decisively and intuitively for overtaking. It also coasts very effectively to conserve momentum and boost your fuel economy return.

Classy, demure and very technologically savvy, the new Audi A4 is a better car in all of the ways that Audi owners would have requested.

It feels like it has been created by a company that has already discovered what its expanding customer base wants and needs only to tweak a winning formula at the margins to keep the orders rolling in. An even smarter, better way to travel than before, but still ordinary to drive The car’s dynamic character hardly departs at all from the previous A4’s in making high-speed stability and ease of operation clear priorities over driver involvement,We’d also warn prospective buyers that real-world fuel economy could be an unusually long way off advertised claims and that rival saloons are markedly more dynamically compatible with British roads.

But those who don’t care about such reservations will very much approve of the bubble of high-quality, tech-laden, chrome-accented calm they find in the A4 and continue to consider its obvious substance and sophistication the ultimate expression of everyday premium motoring.

Even so, the Audi A4 still falls short of the Jaguar XE and the BMW 3 Series, which both excel due to their driver appeal, while the Ford Mondeo provides easier boot access and feels better to drive than the new A4 saloon. http://www.autocar.co.uk/

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Sophias Wellness Centre Share in Success Darbs Mcilhiney was seen training in the gym at Sophia’s Wellness Centre.

Darbs competed for the first time at just 19 yrs as Miss Galaxy Universe.

Darbs won 2nd place Bikini Diva and was commented on her beautiful stage presence. We all want to wish Darbs the best of luck for the finals in November.

Well done Also a big congratulations to Julia Hubbard. Julia has just won her first competition in the Natural Northern USA Figure championships. Julie also came 2nd in bikini and 2nd in Masters Figure, and 3rd in Open Figure 4th in Masters Bikini. Well done Julia, not a bad days work. Please congratulate Julia when you see her training hard in the gym.

Julia is pictured with the trophy.

SPORTS SHORTS – by Tony Matthews

• Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the PL after drawing 1-1 with Spurs after leaders Manchester City were held 0-0 by lowly Aston Villa.

• Manchester United closed the gap by beating WBA 2-0.

• Struggling Chelsea went down 1-0 at Stoke… their 10th defeat of the season.

• Jamie Vardy scored in his 9th successive PL match as Leicester beat Watford 2-1. Newcastle won the basement battle, defeating Bournemouth 1-0.

• Crystal Palace beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield (Jurgen Klopp’s first defeat).

• Southampton (at Sunderland) and Norwich (v Swansea) both registered 1-0 wins and West Ham and Everton drew 1-1.

• Hull beat Middlesbrough 3-0 to stay top of the Championship from Brighton who set a club record 17 League games without defeat with a 2-1 win over MK Dons.

• There were five giant-killing acts in the FA Cup 1st round: Altrincham knocked out Barnsley, Chesham United eliminated Bristol Rovers, Eastleigh won at Crewe, Forest Green Rovers ousted Wimbledon and Salford City, owned by five former Manchester United, beat Notts County.

• Celtic are now six points clear of Hearts at the top of the SPL and Barcelona (3-0 victors over Villarreal) have overtaken Real Madrid (beaten 3-2 by Sevilla) as leaders of La Liga.

• On Friday ‘the 13th the Republic of Ireland visit Bosnia & Herzogovina for the first leg of their Euro 2016 qualifying play-off tie. The second leg is in Dublin on Monday.

• Also on Friday, it’s Spain v England in Alicante while next Tuesday, England play France at Wembley.

• Other friendlies in 48 hours time include: France-Germany, Northern Ireland-Latvia and Wales-Holland.

• Three Championship managers were sacked last week – Kit Symonds (Fulham), Chris Powell (Huddersfield) and Chris Ramsey (QPR).

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• A crowd of 112,000 saw Jorge Lorenzo win last Sunday’s Spanish MotoGP to clinch his fifth world title ahead of Valentino Rossi.

• Danny Kent has become the first Brit to win the Moto3 world title for 38 years… since Barry Sheen in 1977.

• The penultimate Grand Prix of 2015 takes place at Interlagos, Brazil on Sunday.

• Female jockey Hayley Turner has retired after riding 763 winners in 15 years.

• England lost the third and final cricket Test against Pakistan by 126 runs and with it the series by 2-0.

• Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray in straight sets to win the Paris Masters title.

• Callum Smith stopped Rocky Fielding to claim the British supermiddleweight title.

• Tom Graveney, the former Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and England cricketer, and ex-MCC president, has died aged 88. He scored over 50,000 runs.

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19th Hole Golf Society, Match Report

On Thursday 5th November the 19th Hole Golf Society met at Aguilon to play a Monthly Medal competition.

In the Mens Medal PacoOcanaGrayal comfortably took the medal with an impressive nett 66 (which will cause the handicap secretary to scrutinise his handicap).

Not to be outdone his partner,Nekana, won the Ladies Medal with, a not so impressive, nett 78.

In the lesser competitions it was Fireworks for Chrissie and Pete Dow with Chrissie grabbing both a Nearest the Pin and a Two whilst Pete helped himself to a Nearest the Pin in two shots on the tricky 16th hole.

Tony Mackay had a rewarding day by taking a Nearest the Pin and a Two on the 8th.

Good days golf followed by excellent hospitality and nibbles back at La Vida.

Results Men’s Medal 1st PacoOcanaGrayal Nett 66 2nd ValentenAboran Nett 72 3rd Brian Lowden Nett 72 Ladies Medal 1st NekanaGalindez Nett 78 2nd Charo Nett 82 Nearest the Pin

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SPONSORED BY INDAL OCIO Friday 30th October saw our inaugural trophy day and Gala presentation evening, the long day commenced with 32 members and guests playing an individual stableford competition, the weather conditions were very kind to us with no wind and plenty of sunshine on a heavily watered course which made scoring difficult and produced a three way tie that had to be settled on countback.

Winner Dave Wilson 34pts on a card play off 2nd Derek Manning 34pts on a card play off 3rd Derrick Stephenson 34pts 3rd

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