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Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm
Tel: 950 459 060
9 - 15 dec
Parque Ind El Real, Calle El Garcel 11, Antas, Exit 534 E15 Autovia
M. 638 063 196 / 649 482 677
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Entertainment at MIRAFLORES Salida 525 of autovia
FRIday, 11th december Great Show - Tribute to BLUES BROTHERS Show & hot buffet €12.50 SUNDAY, 13TH DECEMBER Our Special Christmas Carvery followed by live music with THE BUDDHAS saturday, 19th december DEAN RYAN with his Christmas Show 10€ to include one course meal
Few tickets left for new years eve Special CHRISTMAS Carvery 13th & 20th December
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OPEN 7 days a week
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New Years Lunch Cava & Canapes On Arrival
BAR RESTAURANT CERRO GORDO
christmas quiz thursday 10th december 8pm til late Friday Night fish & Chips 6€
Pol Ind Sur, Arboleas (Opp Amigos Bowling) Open Mon-Fri 1000-1800 Sat 1000-1430
Your Host - Chris Wright best in town booking essential
sunday roast 3 courses only 8.50€
Closed Monday, Tues: 6-late, Weds-Fri: 12-3, 6-late, Sat: 6-late, Sunday: Midday-5pm Now available Homemade cupcakes, boozy puds & christmas cakes
5 Courses Menu Choice Of Lamb Shoulder, Pork Beef Fillet With Este & Rioja Wines & Cof fee
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4 courses with bottle of RIOJA wine per couple & coffee included: Roast Lamb Shoulder & Pork knuckle, 12oz Entrecote, 20oz T-Bone, 10oz Pork Tenderloin. Roast Potatoes & Fresh Vegetables SERVED 1pm - 4pm
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Sales Vehicles always in Stock Servicing & Repairs all makes & models Opening Hours: Mon~Fri 9:00 - 14:00 & 15:30-20:00 Sat 9:00-13:00 Workshop: 950 459 209 Sales: 950 459 136 Email: costacoches@mail.com
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Spain rolls out new anti-jihadist plan that seeks citizen cooperation
Website, hotline and mobile app will help people report suspicious behavior Police arrest suspected jihadist recruiters in the Catalan city of Granollers. The Spanish government is launching a nationwide plan to locate potential jihadists before they become fully radicalized, and is hoping to enlist the cooperation of citizens on this mission. Next week, the Interior Ministry will roll out a campaign called “Stop Radicalismos” which is mostly aimed at countering Islamist terrorism, but will also cover “any kind of violent radicalism.” Interior Minister Jorge Fernández Díaz was due to present the plan to his European counterparts on Friday morning, at a Brussels meeting of the EU Internet Forum to counter terrorist content online. Jihadism is also present in Spain’s election campaign. For the first time in democratic history, citizens will go to the polls in a level 4 terrorism threat scenario, forcing security agencies to deploy extra measures to ensure safety. The Spanish campaign includes a website, a hotline (900 822 066) and a mobile alert service through the app AlertCops. It will also create local groups comprising law enforcement officers, members of Muslim communities and other relevant members of society. The overarching strategy is to implicate citizens in the fight against jihadism, by encouraging people to report suspicious behavior. “For instance, if a teacher or neighbor observes someone regularly visiting
jihadist sites, he or she can alert authorities through any of these tools,” said anti-terrorist sources. The goal is early detection of radicalization in individuals, especially in “vulnerable groups.” “The point is to take what already exists at the national level and bring it down to the local level,” said a source at the Interior Ministry. “It’s designed to detect potential radicalization in people’s everyday environment, on the street.” The plan is bringing together 12 ministries, the National Intelligence Center (CNI), the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces and the Islamic Commission, as well as several academic centers and social groups. All the information gleaned through these tools will end up at CITCO, the Intelligence Center Against Terrorism and Organized Crime, which will analyze it and consider possible action. A counter-narrative Meanwhile, there will also be an online campaign using messages, video footage and photographs to counter the powerful message being delivered by the Islamic State. “It’s about countering that message, which is sinking so deep among some groups, with another one showing the real face of ISIS,” said a source. This could entail using people who have traveled to Syria and those who have been victims of jihadist terrorism. Spain has made more jihadist-related arrests this year than any other EU country. elpais.com
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Arise Dame Ana Botin! Santander chief awarded honours by Queen
Ana Botín, the Executive Chairman of Banco Santander, has been appointed an honorary Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE), by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for services to the British financial services sector. Ana Botín was appointed chairwoman of Spanish bank Santander in September 2014 on the death of her father, former chairman Emilio Botín. She was awarded the title of DBE in recognition of her services to the UK during her time as CEO of Santander UK, a position she held between December 2010 until she took over the helm from her father. Botín, who regularly makes the lists of the most powerful women in the world, is one of only a handful of Spaniards to be awarded an honour from the Queen. The British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, said: "I am delighted that Ana Botín has received this honour, reflecting her exceptional contributions to the UK economy and society. The United Kingdom welcomes foreign investors - large and small - that wish to expand overseas, for the opportunities that it offers to those companies and the benefits that it brings to our country. "In particular, Ms. Botín positioned Santander as a major provider of lending for small and medium-sized UK businesses, complementing the UK government’s wider efforts to boost overseas trade under the newly launched 'Exporting is GREAT' campaign," he said. As CEO she led the transformation of
Santander UK following the merger of Abbey National, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley building societies and oversaw the steady growth of the business to its current position where it has around 860 branches across the UK, serves 14 million customers and employs 20,000 people. In July, Botín was appointed to Prime Minister David Cameron’s Business Advisory Council, the only representative from a foreign company to do so. The award also recognises Ana Botín’s voluntary contribution. In 2010 she joined the Board of Trustees of the Mayor’s Fund for London, a foundation that focuses on projects to improve employment opportunities for disadvantaged children. And in 2013 she was appointed as one of five external members to the Financial Services, Trade and Investment Board, which was established by the Chancellor George Osborne to promote the UK’s financial services industry. Ms. Botín has also been a strong supporter of the link between education and entrepreneurialism. thelocal.es
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Lost 18th-century Spanish galleon found near Colombia sank.
A SPANISH ship which sank somewhere in the Atlantic in the 18th century has been found off the coast of Colombia, according to the country’s president Juan Manuel Santos. The San José set off from Cartagena de Indias on the northern Colombian shores on June 7, 1708 loaded with treasures pillaged from the New World, captained by Admiral José Fernández de Santillán and heading for Spain. Textiles, gold, silver and spices were among its lucrative cargo. A crash with the British ship, The Expedition, captained by Charles Wagner led to a battle between the two and the Spanish galleon
board.
Numerous s h i p w r e c kh u n t i n g companies have tried to convince the Colombian government to allow them to search for the San José in exchange for being allowed to keep the treasures on
The US firm Sea Search Armada claimed to have found the galleon in 1982, but lost its legal battle against Colombia 29 years later for possession of the precious cargo.
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Colombia was being sued for US$17 billion, but won the case in 2011 and did not have to pay. All trace of the ship appeared to have been lost after this, but the Colombian Navy found it yesterday (Saturday) near where it sank, close to the Las Perlas islands.
Menu del Dia: 12noon - 3:30pm Tuesday-Sunday ● Menu del Noche: 6pm - 7:30pm Sunday, Monday, Thursday
Under Colombian law, the shipwreck and its cargo belongs to the country and is considered ‘sunken heritage’.
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12 days of Christmas
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Wish All Our Customers Old & New a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Crystal Cave
Crystal Angels Energy Stones Jewellery
Now in Stock
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We stock all your craft supplies Card making classes available Christmas Card stock now in. crystalmanofalmeria@hotmail.com
crystalmanofalmeria@hotmail.com Avda. 28 de Febrero, Albox (Between Sol y Mar / The Post Shop & Jacks) Avda. 28 de Febrero, Albox (Between Sol y Mar / The Post Shop & Jacks) Crystal Man of Almeria is now in Serendipity
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car ● motorcycle ● van ● 4x4 ● quad ● Motorhome ● trailer ● wheelbarrow We will be closed 25th December - 3rd January. Open as usual Monday 4th January. ● While You Wait Service ● Large Stock Available ● Motorbike Tyre Specialists ● Headlamp Polishing
Poligono El Real, Calle El Garcel F19, Antas, Almeria 04628 Open: Mon - Fri: 9.30 - 17.30
Tel: 950 459 253
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Frank & Dianne wish all our loyal customers a big thank you. Have a very merry Christmas and a prosperous & happy 2016 FIND US In Longo’s Courtyard
Shop: 950 104 345 or Maintenance: 637 582 696
10 Lords a Leaping
Av Almeria, Turre 950 479 487 Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm Saturday: 10am - 3:30pm
We have the largest selection of your favourite goods in the area, and at the best prices too! All direct from the UK. Check our website for all the latest SPECIAL OFFERS
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Come to Sleepcentre Albox for all your winter soft furnishings. Pillows and duvets in feather and hollowfibre, snugly throws, flannelette sheets, electric blankets, hot wáter bottles and great gift ideas for Christmas. Tel: 868 931 872 • 673 088 476 (mob) Calle Malaga, ALBOX Email: sleepcentrespain@hotmail.com
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For your convenience you can pull up outside or we have a large carpark. We are only 2 minutes from Mercadona.
Opening Hours Mon – Fri 9-5:30, Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2
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Glad rags Jenni Rock
Christmas is a coming My wardrobes looking bleak I need some inspiration So into Gladrags I shall peek With so many invitations to a dinner or a dance I´ll pick a few new outfits and give them all a chance Too many things to choose from, I don´t know what to pick But Jenni´s good advice always does the trick So know I am all sorted, I have a smile upon my face For Christmas outfits or gift ideas Gladrags is the place Tel : 634 313 071 ● spanishrocks@hotmail.co.uk OPENING HOURS: MON-WED 10AM-4PM. THURS 10AM-6PM.FRI 10AM-3PM & SAT 10AM-2PM
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Large selection of Christmas cards, crackers, stocking fillers calendars, gift wrap & bags. Royal Mail postal service, courier delivery and collections All occasion greeting cards, wrapping paper & gifts Internet/wifi access, mobile phone top-ups UK newspapers & magazines Office services, printing, photocopying, scanning Sim cards, ink catridges, stationery Android TV boxes, agents for Wimaxonline internet New, nearly new & second hand books DVD rental Shopping trips & mini-breaks Available 7 Days A Week
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Pool Maintenance S.L.
Open: Monday - friday 9.30am - 2.30pm & 4pm -6pm Closed Saturday & Sunday
Telephone 607 658 540 for out of these hours
All Sundance Spas in Stock (45 spas) 50% off normal price All stock must go to make way for new models
Sundance Altamar Normally 17,999€ now 8,999€
Caldera Marino Sale Price 6,995€
Sundance Capri normally 14,425€ now 7,212€
Sundance Denali normally 10,995€ now 5,497€
Sundance Dover normally 11,849€ now 5,924€
Sundance Hamilton normally 14,995€ now 7,497€
Christmas and new year blow out sale
Huge discounts on our second hand stock
We Purchase Old Spa Cash Your Paid
Pool Maintenance • Now taking on building work, terrace, extensions etc
Mojacar Showroom, Paseo de Mediterraneo, 165
Tel: 950 472 845 or 607 658 540 www.sundancespas.com • sundancespas@telefonica.net
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Girasol Health Food Shop and Community Centre
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 10am-2pm C/Malaga s/n 04800 Albox Almeria Spain
Late Night Shopping
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At Calle Malaga & Avenida Lepanto
On Thursday 17th December between 4pm-7pm. In Aid
Tel: 0034 639 089 170 alboxgirasol@hotmail.com
of Walk for Life Come and Support your Local Shops Come and Enjoy Mince Pies, Mulled Wine Plus lots More
Glad rags Jenni Rock Come along to the late night Christmas Shopping On Thursday 17th Dec to grab those last minute stocking fillers and a glamorous outfit for that special occasion. I will be running a special offer for the evening, look out for next weeks advert to see what it is!! Why travel miles when everything you need is right on your doorstep Help support your local shop owners
Tel : 634 313 071
spanishrocks@hotmail.co.uk OPENING HOURS: MON-WED 10AM-4PM. THURS 10AM-6PM.FRI 10AM-3PM & SAT 10AM-2PM
CUTTING EDGE Hair and beauty salon
Late Night Christmas Shopping Thursday 17th December Calle Malaga
We would like to invite you to come and join us on the evening in our newly refurbished salon, where you can discuss all your hair and beauty needs whilst enjoying some Bucks Fizz and Nibbles. We will have Gift Vouchers available to purchase for that personal Christmas Gift for your Family & Friends. We will also have Alaina with us demonstrating the fabulous range of nu skin products. Watch and see the fantastic results that they give. Bobbie and all the girls would like to wish all our clients a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. and look forward to wecloming you on the evening.
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Quality beds, bedding and soft furnishings. Now in... flannelette sheets, electric blankets and hot water bottles. Christmas cushions, stockings and table runners Christmas scents and candles for the home
Calle Málaga, nº 4, Albox (Almeria) Tel: 950 633 086
Tel: 868 931 872 • 673 088 476 (mob) Calle Malaga, ALBOX Email: sleepcentrespain@hotmail.com OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm
British Supermarket Providing All UK Brands at Low Prices Join us for Late Night Shopping on Thursday 17th December along with Bailey’s & Bons Bons! Avda. Lepanto 26 (Next to car park entrance of Mercadona) ALBOX 04800 Tel: 950 43 00 43
Saturday 10am - 2pm AVENIDA LEPANTO, 15
The rug specialists
ALBOX, 04800 opposite
Mercadona
TEL: 950 633 149 OR 607 375 697
puppy rescue Caring for abandaned puppies
original art handcrafted gifts interior design Calle Malaga, ALBOX (one street up from Mercadona) Tel: 678 308 073 www.livingdesigns.es
www.puppyrescueinspain.org Late Night Christmas Special, Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Turkey & Stuffing Baps
Helpline enquiries for puppies Tel: 690 143 140 Come along and join us and our festive nibbles.
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dy R a e e H m o r u t o e Y G For Christmas! Christmas Home Preparation Checklist: 1. Christmas Tree Decorations 3. Fairy Lights 4. Presents wrapped 5. Stockings filled 6. Candles 7. Table cloth 8. Wreath 9. Table centre piece 10. All food shopping done 11. Clothes washed and dried 12. House cleaned 13. Xmas cards written and sent 14. Alcohol and other drinks bought 15. Bedding ready for guests 16. Christmas Crackers bought 17. Christmas pudding or
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other cakes baked 18. Films rented or TV Guide checked to keep everyone entertained 19. Christmas Day clothes set aside 20. Activity ideas for the kids planned 21. All presents bought 22. Check you have all the cooking utensils, pans, crockery you need 23. Placemats 24. Napkins 25. Ice for drinks bought (I always forget this one) 26. Collect any presents sent by post that are at the depot 27. Plan Christmas dinner and have recipes prepared in a folder 28. Put a recycling bag or box to one side for everyone
to throw wrapping paper or Christmas cracker remains into 29. Get spare batteries for any toys or gadgets bought 30. Buy fresh flowers if needed 31. Write a list of any family or friends you need to call over Christmas 32. Check any guests or family staying over don’t have any dietary requirements 33. Check Royal Mail postage dates 34. Check opening times of local shops in case you need to get something last minute http://www.clearinteriors. co.uk/
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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer Windows has one built-in. Bytes, Your Only Stop for solutions to Your On Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, computer problems. Before we start, hardware drivers appear I will be away for the first holiday in 7 years. So there will be no clinic on Friday in the Windows Update interface as an 11th December. Now to the business at optional update. If you want the latest hand. How many of you have a program hardware drivers, be sure to go open to download and install updates for your Windows Update, check for updates, drivers? Well, Today I am going to give you a number of suggestions regarding and install any available hardware driver updates. These are coming through this very subject. Should you update your drivers for your Microsoft’s Windows Update servers, so hardware? In general, I don’t recommend they should be fairly stable and solid. updating hardware drivers unless you Everyone knows my thoughts on giving have a very good reason reason to do so. The driver for the SD card reader, etc. that anyone absolute power to install whatever came built into your computer is probably they like on your computer without your just fine. Even if the manufacturer does knowledge or consent. DON’T DO IT! Just offer a slightly newer version, you probably won’t notice the difference, So, there’s no a thought :-) Graphics drivers are usually modified in reason to obsess about having the latest hardware drivers for every component in a custom interface window. Just open the your computer! NVIDIA GeForce Experience application, But, occasionally, there are good reasons to update your drivers. In particular, AMD’s Catalyst Control Center (soon to gamers will want to keep their graphics be “Radeon Software Crimson”), or Intel’s drivers as up-to-date as possible to ensure Graphics Control Panel — whichever is the best graphics performance and least on your computer. These often appear in bugs with modern games. In other cases, you might need to get the latest version your system tray, and you can usually find of a hardware driver if the current one is them with a quick Start menu search. causing problems with your computer. For other drivers, go straight to your If you do want to update your drivers, hardware manufacturer’s website. If you AVOID the driver-updating utilities they are worse than useless! Instead of using have a laptop or a pre-built desktop PC, these Potentially Unwanted Programs go to its manufacturer’s website and look (PUP’s – from last week), Go straight to up the driver-download page for your the source for your hardware drivers. specific model of computer. You’ll usually This means first go to the hardware manufacturer’s individual websites (always find a single web page with a long list of the best option) or in desperation go to drivers you can download. New versions Microsoft’s Windows Update. of these drivers are posted to this web Assuming you’re using Windows 10, page when available, and you’ll often see Windows Update will automatically download and install the latest drivers the dates when they were uploaded so for you. Windows 7 and 8 provided driver you know which are the latest. updates via Windows Update, too, but Meet me at Olivers Bar in Albox on be warned Microsoft is being much more Friday´s 1200-1600 for free advice aggressive about this in Windows 10. It all happens automatically. Even if you install concerning your computer. To arrange your own hardware drivers, Windows will an appointment for another time or place automatically overwrite them when a new use the Email address or phone number version is available. This is their automatic, below. set-it-and-forget-it solution. For further information or advice on You don’t need computing,contact Trevor on 689 892 745 or a driver-updating canducomputing@hotmail.co.uk utility because
Thoughts from a young exploring foodie My love of good food and adventure started at a young age; I was perfecting the art of cooking omelettes by the age of ten and my sandwich making was borderline obsession and still is. I was lucky as a child as the ending of the eleven plus exam around 1976 meant that instead of moving to ‘big school’ at eleven I stayed at my middle school an extra year. Lucky for two reasons; firstly as me and my classmates stayed in the top year for two years running. The second reason was our form teacher Mr Venus was a bit of a cool ‘dude’. Being the mid seventies meant long hair, plaid and flared jeans were in; he had them all and smoked roll ups. Mr Venus had previously been a teacher in Brixton and a London bus driver. Mr Venus’s first trick was to get the school governors to agree to a fund raiser to buy a school bus. Using his contacts at London Transport he organised a retired London bus for 800 quid. A competition was organised to
choose a name to christen the bus with when it arrived. I went all out on this, spending lots of money on tickets. I really wanted to win the prize (a table football game) plus gaining the honour of naming the bus. Every 5p I could beg, steal or borrow soon meant the dice were loaded in my favour. My efforts paid off and Buster was the chosen name waiting for our new school bus when it arrived. One morning all the staff and children were waiting in the playground to greet our bright red school bus. We’d all seen Cliff’s film Summer Holidays so excitement was high as we knew that Mr Venus was the only staff member with the PSV licence to drive the thing and we were destined for many trips out in our double-decker. Initially we were disappointed when the bus arrived; as instead of a bright red double-decker Routemaster; it was a single-decker bus looking remarkably like a London underground train carriage. Unofficially, our class now had a private bus and driver. As I walked
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A friend recently remarked they were glad Christmas comes in December to brighten up the winter, and scorned my comment that Christmas actually related to the birth of Jesus who probably wasn’t born in December anyway. Sadly understanding of the Christmas story is fading. Many children are unaware whose birthday we’re celebrating and few know He was born in Bethlehem. Even adults know little of the nativity story and many consider it irrelevant to their Christmas. Yet Albert Einstein once wrote that the greatest wonder we can experience is the mysterious, the source of all true art and science and that anyone unable to pause in wonder standing rapt in awe, is as good as dead, his eyes blind. So as we frantically ‘”shop-‘til- we-drop”, send cards to people we never see, buy presents for those who want for nothing and collapse exhausted on Christmas Eve, we should pause and reflect on the real Christmas and its meaning. Christmas is a time of peace, as proclaimed by the angels, giving ‘Glory to God on high.’ It’s a time of hope, poised as it is between two years, at the crossroads of past and future. A previous year, with its blessings and trials, is gone; a new year
ahead, full of uncertainty, with Christmas between - the celebration of a birth 2000 years ago, a perennial bright spot on our calendars. And Christmas should also be a time of love centred around the greatest love story ever told, the story of a God who loved us so much that He sent His only Son to rebuild a broken world. The Christmas story, retold each year, never loses its majesty; nor ceases to fill our hearts with wonder. A baby born into a grim and dark world as a shining light across the barren landscape, a light that still invites all to come into the warmth of God’s grace and find peace, hope, and love. So let’s pray that this Christmas we may each discover His peace, His love and Hope. 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 w w w.mojac ar c hur c h. 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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home with my football game under my arm, our next door neighbour Margaret saw me and I proudly showed off my prize telling her how I’d spent a lot of money trying to win it. ‘Oh, why didn’t you say? I donated the prize to the school and would have just given it to you if I’d known.’ DOH! So, back to sandwiches; Mr Venus took his teaching seriously, whisking his 30 or so charges out on adventures often. In fact very often and I don’t know how he got away with it as were off every other week. Each trip meant a packed lunch and so my love of all things sandwich grew as I was allowed to go to our local shop and buy and then make what I needed. Over the next two years; Mr Venus drove Buster with us in it to so many places; firstly to his old school in Brixton where he’d organised a steel drum concert for us. I remember the shock as being an inner city school it was all steel and concrete with not a blade of grass to be seen. Leafy suburbia
it was not! Every museum London had to offer got visited, plus day trips to Windsor Safari Park and the seaside. Trips sometimes meant a diversion to Mr Venus’ house to pick up his girlfriend; we’d then see them snogging a lot. She’d then be dropped off on the way back to school (we knew to keep quiet about that). Being an ancient bus it broke down often which just meant more adventure for us kids. I always made plenty of sandwiches; to enjoy both a late breakfast on the bus and then the noisy lunch time wherever we ended up. All in all a great couple of years which instilled in me a thirst for knowledge and adventure!
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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 Question: Why are solicitors still going on about the Directive 650/2012 that came into force on the 17th August this year ? Is it not too late in any case?
Answer: What is important is making sure you comply with the Directive before you die. In other words if you are reading this you still have time to deal with it! Not everyone needs to change their will. If you are resident, have children and wish to leave your assets in Spain to your spouse then you must make sure you have stated in your will that English law is to rule how you can distribute your estate. Many wills already contain a clause that is sufficient to comply so do not need changing. What happens if you non resident? Theoretically it does not affect you but we would recommend making sure your will states you wish English law to rule your estate to avoid unnecessary disputes over your estate (or problems with the notary or property register) on the basis of doubts over where you are resident. Other considerations about wills: 1. Do not underestimate the importance of signing one (if you have not done so do not leave it any longer). 2. If you already have one, make sure it complies with new European Directive 650/2012 which comes into force 17th of August. We will tell
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Buyers purchasing a property in the last 12 months are typically £4,500 better off owing to the stamp duty changes of a year ago, a lender says. Stamp duty was reformed to a more progressive system in England and Wales last December. The changes saved tax for most buyers but dampened demand at the top end of the market, the Halifax said. The lender said that the total tax levied in the UK rose to a record £7.5bn in 2014-15. “The changes made to stamp duty a year ago have been of significant benefit to many buyers,” said Craig McKinlay, mortgages director at the Halifax. “Only those purchasing the most expensive homes are worse off. There is some evidence that the top end of the market has been adversely affected by the changes with sales over £1.5m falling by twice as much as the market as a whole.” Sales in the first six months of the year were 10% down on the first half of 2014, but there was a sales decline of 20% for properties selling for more than £1.5m, said the Halifax, which is part of Lloyds Banking Group. Under the old system, stamp duty charged successively higher rates on the whole of the purchase price. For this reason it was often criticised as a “slab tax”. Its structure meant there were sudden increases in stamp duty, when the price went above the next threshold. Since December, the rates of stamp duty only apply to the amount of the purchase price that falls within the particular duty band, making it more like income tax.
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The current stamp duty rates are: Up to £125,000 : 0% £125,001 to £250,000 : 2% £250,001 to £925,000 : 5% £925,001 to £1.5m : 10% Above £1.5m : 12% People who buy homes worth more than £938,000 pay more in stamp duty than they would have done under the old rules. The Halifax found that 72% of the stamp duty revenue raised was from property purchases in London, the East of England, and the South East of England. Only 1% of properties in London were bought for less than £125,000 in 2014-15, meaning no stamp duty was levied in these cases. In contrast, 45% of homes in the North East of England were bought for amounts below the threshold for paying stamp duty in 2014-15. Scotland has had its own system, known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, since April. In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor George Osborne announced a further reform of stamp duty. A 3% surcharge on stamp duty when some buy-to-let properties and second homes are bought will be levied from April. This means it will add £5,520 of tax to be paid when buying the average £184,000 buy-to-let property. Bbc.com
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Traditional semi detached cortijo , recently refurbished features 3 bed , 2 bath , 400m2 of land to the front , side courtyard and logburner Lovely village setting with stunning views
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separate apartment Arroya albanchez sM007 - 116,000€
Stunning inside detached cortijo with many unique and quirky features Features 3 bed, 2 bath, part AC and woodburner , walking distance to village amenities
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.
Traditional attached 3 bed, 2 bath cortijo in idyllic setting. Features separate apartment, solar heating and swimming pool.
Traditional Spanish House near albox sm024 - 119,950€
Albox TOWN CENTRE SM025 - 119,950€
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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
Traditional townhouse in prime location walking distance to all amenities to Albox. Features 3 bed, 2 bath, fully enclosed patio & available furnished.
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Detached 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom country villa with 2400m2 of land. Close to Albox and appointed to a high standard.
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The Alquerian system of government, governing by referendum was a workable form of anarchism. The vote always supported the popular view which corresponded to the popular politicians. Manuela and Antonio Poyato in coalition with Loco Paco while Rodriquez seethed in opposition. Manuela was always popular with the men and Poyato, although he grew the Remitroot Whisky which kept half the village in a state total inebriation was a non-threatening individual and popular with all. Loco Paco aroused the Mothering instinct and pity of the female population owing to his inherent insanity. Rodriquez however was a vile man who was loathed by all except those sycophants who were attracted by his wealth. It is clear from the above that all the decisions made went in favour of Manuela and Co. which was the left-wing view. Rodriquez was the arch-capitalist and dreamed of moulding Alqueria into a Dickensian workhouse the dream of every conservative government whether in Madrid or London. Rodriquez hatched a not so cunning plan. He would break the coalition by setting each against the other, then provide free Remitroot Whisky to all rendering them incapable of rational thought. While the People of the Pueblo are in this state he would declare himself dictator and over a period of time introduce a privileged society of which he and his minions benefited. He got the idea from Cameron’s Tory Party. Loco Paco, as readers may recall has
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a five foot tall imaginary rodent friend called Bert with whom he converses on a wide range of subjects. It was a simple matter for Rodriquez to plant the thought in Paco’s simple brain that Poyato had physically abused Bert with his boot. Paco, and his pets imaginary and real retired to the cellar of the town hall where he barricaded the door.
With Loco Paco safely in his cellar Rodriguez now circulated the rumour that Poyato was broadcasting a story which involved Manuela, the Atlético Nijar football team and an industrial strength barrel of Swarfega, disturbing in its detail. Manuela checked her records and found that particular football team wasn’t listed among her exploits but she made a note of the Swarfega for future reference. She went in search of the unfortunate Poyato armed with a very large ‘turkey baster’ and a bottle of Tabasco. Antonio Poyato was completely ignorant of the charges laid against him but when Manuela hove into view threatening to give him a piquant enema he took to his heels. He was last seen wearing false testicles at a freak show in Mojacar. Will Rodriquez prevail? Stay tuned.
Our Olive tree has now reached the dimensions where it can truthfully be referred to as a tree. It has progressed from an untidy mess of tangled twigs too large to be a sapling and too small to be a tree, and has grown into a small but perfectly formed tree. Not only has it achieved an aesthetically pleasing appearance, but it has entered with enthusiasm into the raison d’etre of olive trees, and has produced an abundance of olives. It was a shame to let the fruits of its labours fall and rot, so we gave the tree a shake, picked up the fallen bounty, gathered them into a Mercadona-sized plastic bag and put them into the large flat expanse of the boot of the car, with a view to taking them to José, as a neighbourly but minuscule addition to his much grander harvest. ‘It’ll fall over.’ Pete said. ‘No it won’t. It’s too heavy.’ I countered. José was out, so I pulled Henry up on the slight tarmac rise of the road outside his homestead. With confidence I opened the boot to be surrounded by a stream of unbagged olives obeying the forces of gravity, pouring out of the boot and merrily rolling down the road – Pete had told me so; the bag had fallen over! I set off in pursuit of the fleeing fruit – it is not easy to apprehend a rolling olive - and by some miracle I gathered them all up into the bag before a car came and ran
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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk over both me and my prey. I looked round. I had got them, every last one! Now all I had to do was transport them across the road and leave them outside José’s door. With the satisfaction of a difficulty surmounted I bent down to pick up the bag. I picked up the bag all right, but not the olives – the bag burst as I lifted it, and the olives cascaded out in unfettered freefall. However, now they had tasted freedom, and they were determined to preserve it – they rolled as only escaping olives can, ducking, dodging and sprinting like so many tiny black run-away rugby balls. Once more I gave chase, but this time armed with one of the big tough Mercadona Bags for Life, and once more I captured and bagged every last one. I think I can now claim to be an expert on catching errant olives!
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on this day 10th December
1817 – Mississippi becomes the 20th U.S. state. 1907 – The worst night of the Brown Dog riots in London, when 1,000 medical students clash with 400 police officers over the existence of a memorial for animals that have been vivisected. 1955 – Mighty Mouse Playhouse premieres on American television. 1993 – The last shift leaves Wearmouth Colliery in Sunderland. The closure of the 156-year-old pit marks the end of the old County Durham coalfield, which had been in operation since the Middle Ages.
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3. Voodoo in a box.................................. 4. Cow juice container............................
3. Which sports playing area is 2.7 metres by 1.5 metres?.........
5. Song from ‘Fiddler on the Roof’.......... 6. Floral items, could be climbing or tea.
4. Which sport do the Oklahoma City Thunder play?...
7. Single snowy deposit..........................
5. In Athletics, what is the last event of the Decathlon?............
8. This becomes you, according to the song......................................................
6. Who was the first cricketer to achieve 10,000 runs in test cricket?....................................
9. The ‘E’ is missing from this pet food... 10. Could be Park Lane, or Mayfair.......... 11. A star cluster.....................................
7. What is the highest possible break in snooker - 147, 150,
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Kalevala
950 121 936 - sales@soltimes.com
Restaurante
SATURDAY 12th December, 6pm Wine Tasting 14€pp including 1 Rose & 2 Reds with full menu. Reservations only Live Music with GEOFF MURRELL from 9pm SUNDAY 13th December Zurgena Christmas Market, La Renfe La Alfoquia 10-6pm. Meet local businesses & enjoy Kalevala Bar & Tapas. Live Music with NICK SPATONI 12-14.00 SATURDAY 19th December Live music with BRIAN DEE from 9pm He will get you tuned for Christmas...HO...HO..HO Christmas Day Menu 28.50€ including bottle of wine for 2 Kids Menu 6€ New Year’s Eve Menu and Party with NICK SPATONI. Only 18€ pp We have play area for kids!!! Available for private events, birthdays, weddings... OPENING HOURS: 11AM - TIL CLOSING CLOSED ON MONDAYS FOOD SERVED ALL DAY ● TAPAS ● MENU DEL DIA ● A LA CARTA KITCHEN CLOSES AT 9PM
For more information visit us in Los Carasoles, Zurgena or Facebook
Telephone: 607 484 414 Ctra. Lorca-Baza, 22 Los Carasoles
December 2015
FOOD & ENTERTAINING... Ingredients
Mesón de
Makes 14
Irene
winter crazy offer
Free Bottle of wine
per couple to take away after having our night menus Valid only with this voucher dinner 19.00-22.00 until 31st december
sunflower oil, for greasing 175g plain flour, plus extra 1 tsp ground ginger zest 1 orange 100g butter, cold, cut into chunks 50g golden caster sugar 1 tbsp milk 12 fruit-flavoured boiled sweets icing sugar, to dust about 120cm thin ribbon, to decorate
Hours: 12-4pm, 6pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays Closed 22nd Dec Re-open 30th Dec
Ali welcomes you to the new rebranded, refurbished Bar Restaurant El Sitio, Formerly El Naranjo New Same friendly service and atmosphere
Tapas Menu
Menu del Casa 3 Courses €12
Bookings for New Years Eve now being taken 3 course menu & Entertainment
Sundays Roast Lunch
Calle Mayor, Los Gallardos Tel: 950 398 799
Pizzas to eat in or takeaway
Inside and outside dining areas All major Sports shown
Avenida Lepanto, Albox Tel: 950 930 988 New winter opening hours
Mon-Sat 9am-Late ● Sunday 10am - Late Kitchen Open Mon- Thurs 9am-4pm ● Fri- Sat 9am-Late ● Sun 10.30-4pm
UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday 12th Dec Ladies Night, 80’s theme 4€ inc buffet Saturday 19th Dec Tony Justice
Christmas Eve
Christmas Carols with Geoff Murrell 2-6pm. Mulled Wine, roasted chestnuts and a surprise for the children
OLIVERS KITCHEN Come and check our specials. Something different to tempt you everyday. Available Monday-Thursday Fridays Fish and Chip Shop Night Sunday Full English Breakfast Available until 12.30pm Oliver’s Sunday Roast Served with fresh seasonal vegetables with homemade starters and desserts. Booking Essential
Al’s Winter Warmers
Every Wednesday 12noon-4pm come and try our homemade dishes, to “warm your cockles” All dishes just 4.95€ each
All Football & Rugby Games Being Shown
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Orange & Ginger Stained Glass Biscuits
FOOD & ENTERTAINING...
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Twist the sausages into 7.5cm/3in lengths and separate them into individual sausages. Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a 26cm/10in shallow flameproof casserole dish. Add the sausages and fry until nicely browned all over. Lift them onto a plate and set aside. Add the onion, garlic and Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Grease 2 large non-stick baking sheets with oil. Whizz the flour, ginger, zest and butter with 1⁄2 tsp salt to fine crumbs in a food processor. Pulse in the sugar and milk, then turn out and knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap in cling film, then chill for about 30 mins. Flour the work surface again, then roll out the dough to the thickness of a £1 coin. Use 7cm cutters to cut out shapes, then use 4cm cutters to cut out the middles. Re-roll leftover pieces. Make a hole in the top of each biscuit, then carefully lift onto the baking sheets. Crush the sweets in their wrappers with a rolling pin, then put the pieces into the middles of the biscuits – the sweets should be level with the top of the dough. Bake for 15-20 mins or until the biscuits are golden brown and the middles have melted. Leave to harden, then transfer to a rack to cool. Thread with ribbon, then dust with icing sugar. Will keep for a month, but best eaten within 3 days. add another tablespoon of oil to the casserole dish and fry until soft and lightly golden. Stir in the potatoes, browned sausages, lemon zest
and juice, bay leaves, half the chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon salt and ten turns of the black pepper mill. Pour over the rest of the oil along with the water, cover tightly with the lid and bake for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Remove the lemon zest and sprinkle with the rest of the parsley before serving.
The Yellow Stone Bar Tel: 634 332 228 Email: ysb1@albox-online.net
La
V
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Restaurant - Bar Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old
Saturday 12th December, 8.30pm Nick Spatoni 60’s n 70’s night, Prizes for best costume Christmas Eve, 8.30pm Brendan O’Dee 6€ inc plated meal, bookings being taken Open Christmas Day, 12 - 4pm, Kitchen will not be open New Years Eve, 8.30pm Janine 20€ includes buffet and cava at midnight
Monday - Saturday 10am - Late ● Sunday 12 - Close Kitchen Open From 10am - 4pm / 6pm - 9pm ● 950 634 562 Avenida Europa, El Cucador
Pre Christmas Menu
Main Traditional roast turkey Roast topside of beed Salmon en croute Mushroom and nut roast
Starters Broccoli and blue cheese soup Wild mushroom medley La Vida pate Pan fried scallops
Dessert Christmas pudding Poached pears Chocolate orange cheesecake Mince pie and coffee €19.95 per person
Lemon sorbet
Book your pre Christmas Dinner Monday to Thursday up to 23rd Dec
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FOOD & ENTERTAINING... La Cena would like to invite you to sample the exciting new additions to the already successful menú of the night. With 4 new additions to the 3 courses taking it to 11 starters 10 mains, and 9 sweets. With additions to include more choice for the high volume of gluten free people. Still priced at the value beating 10.95 for 3 courses, including a carafe of wine for 2 people. Full a-la-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.
The Yellow Stone Bar
Sunday roast 3 courses only 8.50€ 20th December pre-christmas dinner 3 courses 10.50€ pp. Book now Christmas Eve with the Twilight Shadows From 6pm, free buffet call maggie or sue to book or more info
Closed Monday Email: ysb1@albox-online.net
sat nav to bar N37.38742, W002.20080 Tel: 634 332 228
find us on facebook
is situated in the pretty village of Cerro Gordo and just 10 minutes outside Albox. They do delicious homemade food including beef wellington, orchard pie and speciality food. All freshly prepared so booking is essential. Try their homemade 3 course Sunday lunch at 8.50€. Free venue for your Party or Get Together just phone Chris for details 950 930 169 or 650 599 739. www.bistobonita. alittlebitofengland.es
Open every evening from 7pm. All day Saturday & Sunday
Fridays Fish & Chips
Sunday Home Cooked Roast
December 2015
V ENTA EL GUARDUCHA
Now serving English Breakfast
Restaurant ● Daily Menu Celebrations & Special Events,
Open Everyday 9am - Late Specialises in: Meats cooked over natural firewood, Roasts and Tapas
6 different menus for Christmas from €21
Christmas Day Dinner Booking Advisable
New Year ’s Eve Special Menu with Live Music
Free WiFi zone for clients
Tel: 622
582 538 Paraje Los Castejones s/n Albox
ventaguarducha@gmail.com www.ventaelguarducha.wix.com/venta-el-guarducha It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Sally’s Delicatessen. Try our freshly prepared Cakes, Mince Pies, and Christmas Cakes. Large selection of Cheeses Cold Meats Pasties & Salads. Every thing for your table and Christmas Party. Come along and see us at Local 29 Las Buganvillas (next to Paws). Tel 950 132 048.
Hor se Riding Special 1 Hour Trek, 2 Course Lunch With A Drink 25€ ,Minimum 2 People, Book At Bar.
Saturday 12th December
Christmas Disco, to get you in the festive spirit Serving Turkey Gobblers and Mince Pies
Sunday 13th December
Pre Christmas Lunch, Bucks Fizz Reception 2 courses & a glass of wine13€ (booking essential).
Friday 18th December Charity Race Night
Wednesday 23rd December - Christmas Carols in the Plaza With Mince Pie and Mulled Wine
Christmas Day Lunch 3 Courses
Order All Your Christmas Fayre, Mince Pies, Christmas Cake, Cheeses,& Cold Meats
WE A FormaRE NOW O lly Ga stronoPEN mia
Come and see us this week and try our freshly prepared home-made pies, pasties, cakes, large selection of cheeses, cold meats and ALL THINGS DELI-LICIOUS!
Bucks Fizz Reception, Bottle of wine for 2 served with lunch Choice of 3 starters, 3 main courses and 2 desserts, Served with coffee and mints to finish, 28€ per person
New Year’s Eve Party
Live Music with Pamela & Marcelo. Fund Raising Auction.
Tel: 642 947 182 Plaza de Constitucion S/N Partaloa
La Cena
Restaurante
Menu del Dia 10€ Selection of Tapas English Speaking Everyone Welcome Friendly Atmosphere
Albox
menu del noche €10.95
Includes a caraffe of wine per couple 11 starters, 10 mains & 9 Desserts Full A La Carte also available Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday
Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm
Find us across the old bridge from Palza Mayor Albox, opp Bar Wassy
Open: Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm Local 29, Las Buganvillas (Next to Paws) Tel: 950 132 048
Bar-Restaurante
LA PALMERA
Avda Lepanto, 43 Opposite the BP Garage 04800 Albox-Almeria Tel: 950 430 993 Mobile: 659 056 082
Catch Of The Day UK English Fishmonger
FRESH ~ FRESH ~ FRESH
“Tomorrow’s
fish are still swimming” Direct from Devon: Smoked Haddock Devon Crabmeat Skate Wings Haddock Plaice Jellied Eels Scallops Halibut Rock Salmon Lemon Sole Cockles Kippers
Order Now for Christmas
First English Fishmongers in Almeria... and possibly Southern Spain!
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
Tel: 950 121 936
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What Is The Code Number For? ¿Cuál Es El Prefijo De? There Is No Answer, It Is Engaged. No Contestan, Está Comunicando I´M Sorry, I Have Got The Wrong Number Lo Siento, Me He Equivocado Hello! (Making A Call) - Hello! (Answering A Call) Hola - Diga/Digame! Could I Speak To? It’s ¿Podría Hablar Con? Soy. What Is Your Telephone Number? ¿Cuál Es Su Número De Teléfono? 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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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
TURRE Evangelical Church
is holding its annual candlelit Carol Service on Friday December 18 at 7.30pm. The service is in English but all nationalities are welcome and will be followed by mulled wine (non-alcoholic available) and mince pies. Church leader Alan Bishop said that for many people Christmas is the only time of year they go to church but that the regular churchgoers in Turre love sharing the celebration of Jesus’ birth with everyone. He added that last year’s service was packed out with standing room only. The church is at the end of Avenida de Almeria, next to the Nunez Furniture manufacturer.
- community news 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. 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.
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF COSTA ALMERIA CHURCH SERVICES FOR DECEMBER
MOJACAR Saturday 12 11am Christmas Carols (Parque Commercial) Sunday 13 11am Parish Eucharist Sunday 20 11am Parish Eucharist Thursday 24 11.30pm Midnight Mass Friday 25 11am Christmas Communion Sunday 27 11am Christmas Communion ALJAMBRA CHAPEL, ALBOX Thursday 10 11am Holy Eucharist Sunday 13 6pm Evensong Sunday 20 6pm 9 Lessons & Carols LLANOS DEL PERAL, CUCADOR Sunday 6 11am Holy Eucharist Sunday 13 11am Childrens Nativity Tuesday 15 6pm Carols by Candlelight Sunday 20 11am Holy Eucharist Sunday 27 11am Christmas Communion ROQUETAS, BURTY´S BAR Thursday 17 12pm 6 Lessons & Carols
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
Age Support Almanzora
We have an 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
Late Night Shopping Harmony Community Support Group meet every Friday: 12 noon – 3pm In the Private Function Room at Bar Roselada To find out more why not come along and meet us or call 634 339 192 (11am - 2pm) Bar Roselada is located on the Albox to Arboleas Road just pass Happy Garden Restaurant.
www.harmonycarers.weebly.com
At Calle Malaga
On Thursday 17th December between 4pm-7pm. In Aid of Walk for Life Come and Support your Local Shops
Come and Enjoy Mince Pies, Mulled Wine Plus lots More
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URCAL FAT BOYS N BIRDS club 2015
Friday 11 December sees the culmination of the annual Urcal Fat Boys n Birds Club Charity Slimathon. The Club are celebrating the end of their dieting with a Christmas Raffle and Music night to be held in Taberna Amazir, Urcal from 7pm onwards. The evening will consist of the Raffle, featuring two large Christmas Hampers as the main prizes, plus many more, a live music band “Nagha” from Aguilas and a disco by Steve King. All are welcome to come along and join in a night of fun and help us to raise more monies which will be donated to the Residencia Virgin del Rio (the public Old People’s home) in Huercal-Overa.
Monthly Raffle Prize Winners For November 2015
Monthly Raffle Prize Winners For November 2015
Amigos Bowling Centre – 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 or Fish & Chips with Dessert for 2 any day of the week (Closed Mondays) Les + Doreen Skinner Colin The Card – A 10€ Voucher Peter + Pauline Willis Eurowise – A €15 Voucher Dave + Liz Halldearn Pricebusters – A €15 Voucher John + Maggie Lyons Winning tickets drawn by Margaret Ridyard APSA shop volunteer. Sellers APSA Shop 4 Dolores 20 Jean & Mac 44 Keith 76 Total Collected € 144 APSA is grateful to the Amigos Bowling Centre, Colin The Card, Eurowise, and Pricebusters for their monthly prizes and to all who purchase raffle tickets. The proceeds of which will go towards helping the many animals in the care of APSA.
Amigos Bowling Centre – 2 course Sunda Fish & Chips with Dessert for 2 any day o Les + Doreen Skinner
Colin The Card – A 10€ Voucher Peter + Pauline Willis
Eurowise – A €15 Voucher
Dave + Liz Halldearn
Pricebusters – A €15 Voucher John + Maggie Lyons
Winning drawn by Margaret Ridyar THEtickets X FACTOR Singing Competition
SellersLIVE SEMI FINAL APSA Shop 13th AT 7PM SUNDAY Come and support your favourite act Dolores The&Grand Xmas Finale Jean Mac will be on Sunday December 20th. Keith Ticket only for the final. This is a charity event and proceeds will TotalgoCollected to local Jean Andre School for a new playground.
please come to Bar Cielos for an formto or call bar APSAapplication is grateful thethe Amigos
Bowling C and Pricebusters for their monthly prizes OPENING HOURS: Daily 12 noon until late tickets. The proceeds of which will go tow the care of APSA. on 634 393 235
The bar is situated at the top end of la Alfoquia, opposite the floodlit football pitch.
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air con
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25 years sole experience in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
SOL CLASSIFIEDS for sale
advertise your unwanted items up to 300€ for free email: sales@soltimes.com by thursday 5pm
Arai helmet size XS Blue, used only 6 times. 15 € Double bed with mattress with 2 For all your installation or service full size drawers and 2 MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L offers requirements including our latest half size drawers 20€ info@md-aircon.com telephone 2 bed side cabinets 950 432 110 / 607 364 917 pine like 10 €, Book email: info@md-aircon.com case 5 shelves 20€ md_aircon@mobileemail.vodafone.es Bed and bookcase to be collected by solosat a/c services call buyer Tel: 634 340 699 909 737, 950 528 334 or emaiil 412. El Saltador George Forman solosat@gmail.com E lectric Griddle. Approx.15” x 20”on a metal trolley Air Conditioning Services and easy to move. Good Con. 30€ Tel: based in Mojacar & all areas 950 497 612 / 647 with 10 years experience covered 921 286. Almerimar Antique rustic We offer competitive affordable rates platero (cupboard with top for plates etc.) visit oak and pinewood, www.digitalvisiones.com about 150 to 200 years old, coming email: info@digitalvisiones.com from northern Spain, Tel: 645 294 064/950 472 081 authentic, 200 cm high, width 125 cm, price 250€. Collect alternative energy from Roquetas de Mar. Can mail photos.
not a jack of all trades
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Digital Vision
Solar Wind Power Solutions. Over 15 years installation experience. established 12 years in Spain. Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:info@sunergy almeria. com www.sunergy almeria.com
www.ecocorpshop.com are you getting frustrated at ever increasing electricity bills do you want a clean, reliable energy alternative if so call ecocorp on 671 716 597 or 950 930 187 for a no obligation quotation
airport services www.AAparking.es Tel: 639 081 067
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available venues
Venue @ CIELOS BAR
La Alfoquia Private parties Birthday etc.. all events catered for call for more information 634 393 235
Tel: 0049 157 783 54 615 (German mobile) Computer Desk 135 x 60 x 75 cm includes desktop Printer stand CD rack, Tower compartment, drawer & 2 x sliding shelves. 75€ ono
2 x Adjustable single beds, remote
Controlled hardly used, 190 x 90cm. 140€ each or 250€ the pair buyer collects, Tel: 620 144 777 Huercal Overa. Wooden glass display cabinet modern design 5 drawers at the bottom sliding doors at the top 37 D 110 W 200 H dark solid wood 90€ Large computer / office desk with draws both sides solid pine finish 65€ can deliver both items
locally Tel: 634 337 185
LUXOR 21” FLATSCREEN Tv, as New, 70€ TEL: 671 459 132 Caravan/Mobile
Home Equipment, Top Box, 1200 x 850 x450 plus Mounting 10€, Portable TV Aerial & Stand 5€, Thompson Satellite Dish & Cable with Stand 10€, Portable Bucket Washing Machine 5€, Child’s Portable Pool (circa 10 x 4 x 2) Used once – side struts 20€ Tel: 634 363 390 Los Marcellenos 20 LP most Elvis Presley + country as well 2 single mattresses 90x200 cm , Tel : 699 540 916, Albanchez area M ahogany wooden garden table and 4 chairs, good strong construction, excellent condition .140€ Tel 634312365. area Terreros Ladies Trench by *Four coat Seasons of London * Colour light
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computers
Venue @ olivers pub
Steve Hayes Informatica
brown. Was £249 LIKE NEW. Size up to size 18 with belt 50€ Tel: 617 711 872 SETRIGHT TICKET all in MACHINE working order 95€ Palomares Tel: 634 329 546 Mahogany HomE garden table and 4 chairs, strong robust and in good condition, 140€, Terreros area, Tel: 634 312 365 Wooden glass display cabinet modern design, 5 drawers at the bottom, sliding doors at top 37 D 110 W 200 H, dark solid wood 90€, large computer/office desk with drawers sides, solid both
pine finish 65€ can deliver both items if local Tel: 634 337 185
Albox Private parties Birthday Pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc. Sales & Repairs on-site etc.. callout / tuition. all events catered for Consumables call for more information 950 930 988 Albox, Almeria
Tel: 950 120 900
health & beauty avon cosmetics
December 2015
drainage cont...
Drainage Solutions
• Emergency Drain Cleaning • High Pressure Water Jetting • CCTV Surveys • Drainage Repairs • Location of Cesspits • Qualified Engineer • Expert Reports
Established 10 years in spain Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966 insurance
albox insurance
Award winning agent
For all your Insurance Needs Please contact Glenn & jayne 950 121 943
infoalbox.libertyseguros@gmail.com
Liberty Insurance Roquetas de Mar We can provide you with any insurance you might need at very competitive prices. We speak English, German, Spanish and Norwegian. Any questions or for your free quote please contact us. Tel: 950 333 411 Email: info@almeria-spanish-properties.com
gardening
potty finca services professional tree felling & pruning, including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens & hedge cutting
691 987 454
spanish registered. ring john or Ruth on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
avonfromclaire
locksmith
Tel Claire
Phil the Pick Locksmith 24 hours. Locked Out? Locks fitted/ hobby/craft upgraded house safes. Arboleas & drainage E L A I N E ’ S surrounding area. Special weekend Everything for the visiting baby WOOLS Quality rates. Tel: 697 243 181 Car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cots etc UK Wool & Logs 950 436 581/666 375 688 LICENSED POZO/septic tank emptying A c c e s s o r i e s . expectingababy.2006@gmail.com • Installation of new septic Come & view my tanks with certificates DISPLAY. Also business opportunity • Repairs to existing pozos Available at CAT “Internet Millionaire Reveals • CCTV Camera Services & Total Secrets Of Making £1,000 A Inspection Ente r t a i n m e nt Week & More Without Any Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 Call 667 273 889 Previous Experience” Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net elaineswools@ gmail.com
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Eucalyptus / Olive / Oak The cheapest in the area Tel Phil: 634 328 779
If you would like to start earning extra money now! Then the internet is definitely the place to do this. You can earn money whilst relaxing by the pool or even earn whilst you’re sleeping. This is the reality for people that are making money online.
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Contact: 675 838 808
iron/metal The Metal works Grills, railings, gates of all types, security/sliding/ roller, rejas, concertina doors etc. Tel: Keith Wood on 638 900 949
phoyle@hotmail.es
load of small or big Olive logs, no roots €165 load of mixed Olive some roots €145 load of eucalyptus, no roots €165 all loads 2 tonnes Arboleas & surrounding areas
Call Lee on 636 092 632 eliteplanthire@hotmail.co.uk
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Call for a free quote Paul 617 150 300 Philip 647 121 164 Email: Checkers@outlook.es
PROPERTY for sale detached cortijo reduced
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tel: 620 112 193 to advertise in this space call jane 950 121 936 PeRSONAL
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sat/tv services
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aRE YOU ALONE AT CHRISTMAS? Refined mature lady, 65+ would like to meet a single kind gentleman, aged 65-75 of good appearance who is looking for love & friendship. Smoker OK, but not heavy drinker. Good sense of humour, financially stable. Must like dogs. Albox Area Tel: 634 302 773
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Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey
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“I’ve missed this tiny thing for nearly seventy years. And now the earth, made sludgy and chewable with the melting snow, has spat out a relic. Spat it into my hands. But where from?” It seems that Healey’s paternal grandmother who had been showing signs of senility came out with the simple but inspiring phrase that prompted this debut novel: “My friend is missing.” The critics loved it. I loved it. Healey didn’t want it to be too bleak portraying a vulnerable octogenarian showing signs of dementia, trapped in a life of boredom and tedium: watching or attempting to watch tv, attempting to read when the words don’t make sense, waiting endlessly for the carer or the daughter. What a life! Nine publishers fought over its publication and the tv rights have already been sold. Suggestions regarding Judy Dench or Maggie Smith playing Maud are strong possibilities. Watch this space! Maud is 82, eccentric with an obsession for collecting anything and everything. She has done this since being a child but when it continues into old age it is infuriating for her daughter Helen. Most of it is rubbish after all. “Sufferers often seek refuge in a childhood version of themselves.” (Healey) Dementia transforms a previously safe and recognisable world into one that is frightening and strange and the author captures this remarkably well. So it is appropriate to run two timelines, one that takes us back to post-war (1946) when Maud was a 15 year old and then move to present date. The plot flits backwards and forwards and significantly the author uses various means to connect both timelines, a character or a memory of an event. Very clever. The potential bleakness is understanding the degeneration of Maud’s mind, her inability to sometimes recognise her daughter or her granddaughter, Katy. Imagine losing your way going to the corner shop, with pockets full of lists, her “paper memory,” many meaningless and taking home umpteen tins of peaches, the same every day. Or what about twelve calls to the doctor telling him you are ill in a short space of time then when he arrives telling him you are fighting fit? Also imagine that your one and only friend Elizabeth just disappears and in her muddled mind, Maud suspects that Peter, Elizabeth’s son must be responsible for getting rid of her. She never trusted him, she thought he was deliberately starving his mother. Maud makes several unsuccessful attempts to visit her home, reports the disappearance to the police on four separate occasions to their amusement and her agitation then puts an ad in the local Echo. Phoning Peter during the night and forgetting why she was phoning him caused him to swear and complain. Poor Helen was always having to apologise. Carla, one of the carers didn’t help either. She relishes feeding Maud with the latest gossip particularly the gory bits which results in a distortion of Elizabeth’s disappearance: “Elizabeth locked in room-crack addicts in house. Bound and tortured in basement.” Ironically, Maud knows that her friend doesn’t have a basement so something isn’t quite right. So much for her paper memory. The whodunnit part of the story is the major one to follow and it will keep you riveted. It is woven into the Elizabeth is missing plot meticulously and concerns half-forgotten memories which hold the key to a dark secret from the distant past, an unsolved mystery. “I found it too late, far too late. Now I’ll never find her. She’ll always be missing and I’ll always be looking for her. I can’t bear it.” It is the discovery of the remains of a compact belonging to her sister
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and found in the garden of her octogenarian friend Elizabeth. “The mildewed mirror is like a window on a faded world, like a porthole looking out under the ocean. It makes {Maud} squirm with memories.” Sukey was Maud’s sister, seven years her senior and sophisticated. She loved dressing up and going dancing. Maud idolised her and they had a close relationship. Sukey married Frank who was a dodgy character and Maud’s lodger, Douglas disliked him intensely. He saw Frank as being a jealous man with a foul temper. Douglas had a soft spot for Sukey and he was always at Sukey’s house particularly when Frank was away working. Maud suspected they were having an affair which he denied. An agitated Sukey came to visit Maud and family for tea as was the weekly custom and she wanted to sleep there rather than return home. She then abruptly decided to return home and disappeared into thin air. This was 1946. Naturally her family was distraught and Pa blamed Frank. He thought she had been kidnapped or killed although he searched the town for her and even travelled to London scouring the streets in vain. The police had to deal with lots of cases of men and women disappearing so Sukey’s disappearance became unremarkable: “People are being reported missing left, right and centre. The men can’t get used to being back on Civvy Street, or the women can’t get used to having their husbands home again, and so they’re off.” A suitcase full of her clothes turns up but no Sukey. Two further devices are used to create mystery. One is the mad woman with a dark but tragic past who seems to stalk Sukey and Maud in a menacing way. On the night of Sukey’s disappearance the mad woman scared the living daylights out of her and neighbours heard her screaming. Maud is petrified when she chases after her on many occasions. She has been known to grab Maud and hit her with an umbrella. What does she know about Sukey’s disappearance? What is significant about her digging up of marrows? Is there a connection? If so, what is it? The second device is the narrative thread concerned with the Grosvenor Hotel murderer, Kenneth Lloyd Holmes due to hang for the murder of two women. In Maud’s demented mind perhaps Sukey was his third victim? “I had to know if he killed my sister.” So she writes to him before his execution. Maud’s mother and father died not knowing what happened to their daughter. “I don’t want to die like that,” admitted Maud. By the end of the novel past and present become fused with memories muddled. Earlier lucid thoughts change shape, lost in her state of dementia with this unsolved mystery. Well-written but unsettling. Publisher: Puffin.
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female: it is flamboyant, irresponsible, outrageously fun and somewhat shaming, with a smooth, smooth leather steering wheel that makes you think you’re Steve McQueen (which is possibly the most unisex of all imaginative excursions). http://www.theguardian.com/
Price £51,185 Top speed 155mph Acceleration 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds Combined fuel consumption 34.9mpg C02 emissions 194g/km Eco rating 4/10 Cool rating 8/10
in the news The Audi RS 3 Sportback starts to rev like a thousand wild animals before you’ve engaged the engine, a highly engineered fakery, like piping the synthesised smell of bread through a supermarket. It takes mettle not to be embarrassed, especially sitting in stationary traffic with a stop-start engine waking up, roaring and going back to sleep, like a narcoleptic lion. Is it worth it for the tremendous acceleration? For the fact that, if you find yourself two lanes away from your exit on the M1 with 15 seconds to go, you can scare everyone, make your front-seat passenger swallow his entire sandwich in one go, and make it, easily, with seven seconds to spare? For the fact that the four-wheel drive and magnificent horsepower sometimes make you feel as though you’re in control not just of your own car, but of everybody else’s, and indeed, the entire road? It’s not necessary, is it, to make you sound like a petrolhead? Everyone can see you’re a petrolhead
The stop-start engine wakes up, roars and goes back to sleep, like a narcoleptic lion
you’re in a sporty Audi. There are a couple of other irritations. The wing mirrors only flip out after the engine’s switched on, and they do so quite slowly. It seems quite perverse to spend God knows how many man-hours and how much money getting a James Bond-esque 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds, only to have to wait a minute and a half before you can indicate. But maybe looking in your mirror before you signal is a bit last century. The satnav is flaky for such an expensive car: none of the screen controls are very intuitive and the programme claims to know how to duck traffic, before immediately directing you down the side of Harrods. Yet the toggling between its media and yours is the best I’ve encountered. My friend Charlotte, the one who owns a Volvo because she likes the idea of sitting in the open back to put her wellies on, even though she owns only ornamental wellingtons and if confronted by mud would think it was a rejuvenating skin treatment, called the Audi “girly”. This brought me up short as I realised that every time I see a car with such elegant cornering and unignorable power, carbonised dash, a decent bass speaker and earthburning carbon emissions, I immediately file it under “boy racer”. This is a dated sexist furrow that the car industry escaped before I did. The car is neither male nor
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SPORTS SHORTS by Tony Matthews
• Last weekend, Leicester City won 3-0 at Swansea to go to the top of the Premiership. • Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth stunned Chelsea 1-0 at the ‘Bridge’ to register the biggest win in the club’s history. • Elsewhere, there were top flights wins for Stoke City (v Manchester City), Arsenal (v Sunderland), Watford (v Norwich) and Newcastle (v Liverpool). • The games between Manchester United-West Ham, Southampton-Aston Villa and WBA-Spurs ended in draws. Crystal Palace met Everton on Monday. • Brighton, Middlesbrough and Derby County stand 1-2-3 in the Championship. • In the Champions League last night, Manchester United played Wolfsburg in Germany while neighbours City took on Borussia Monchengladbach. And this evening, Arsenal need to beat Olympiakos by two goals in Cyprus, while Chelsea meet Porto. • Tomorrow, Fenerbahce play Celtic, Liverpool visit Sion in Switzerland and Tottenham meet Monaco in the Europa League. • The draw for the 3rd round of the FA Cup was made on Monday (details next week)… and the two-legged League Cup semi-finals will feature Liverpool-Stoke and Manchester City-Everton. • Barcelona beat Villanovese 6-1 to reach the last 16 of the Copa Del Rey and then drew 1-1 at Valencia, managed by Gary Neville. • Real Madrid have been thrown out of the Spanish Cup for fielding an illegible player, Russian Denis Cheryshev.
• This weekend’s top PL games are (on Saturday) Manchester City v Swansea City (early kick-off) and Bournemouth v Manchester United, followed on Sunday by Aston Villa v Arsenal, Liverpool v WBA and Spurs v Newcastle United. • Monday BBC’s Panorama programme revealed that FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his cronies may well have been involved in a one billion US dollar organised crime syndicate. • The number of countries who will compete in the World Cup finals, could rise to 40. • 26 Italian athletes face bans following an investigation by the country’s drug authorities. • Aussie Neil Robertson (with maximum 147 break) beat Liang Wenbo (China) in the UK snooker final. • Fellow countryman Marc Leishman won the Sun City golf challenge while Bubba Watson and Spain’s Sergio Garcia (with his first triumph in two years) also registered tournament victories last weekend. • Tiger Woods is now ranked 400th in the world. • Fiji beat England 28-17 in the final of the Rugby Sevens in Dubai. • In F1, Toro Rosso will switch to Ferrari next year; Renault have confirmed Lotus takeover and Red Bull have secured a Renault deal. QUIZ… I have a RBL charity quiz at The Beachcomber this Friday (8.30pm) with a special fish & chip meal deal available from 7pm.
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The main event at Marina Phoenix this week was the Committee Members team game, with five teams of seven competing. This was followed by the annual Trophy Presentation Evening, at Marina Playa Hotel. The team game was won by the Captain’s team, narrowly beating the Handicap Secretary’s team. The wine prizes going to Terry Oliver, Greta Hahn, Steve Entwhistle, Ali Mahmud, JoséUrroz, Glennys Oliver and Jim Budd (Captain). The Presentation Evening was again a resounding success with dinner followed by presentation of the year’s main trophies; by Mary Rice, of Casa Joya restaurant: Padfield Putter won by Malcolm Taylor and Derick Dale Pairs Trophy: Isobel Jones and JoséUrroz Eclectic Trophy: Jim Budd The Club Championship results were: Club Champion, overall best gross score over
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Having been rained off earlier in the month, the semis and finals of the Handicap Rinks took place on a lovely sunny day at the Club. In one semi final Maggie Holmes’s team of Terry Kiggins, Jill Cooper and Pam Carter were narrowly beaten by Doreen Hall, David Horton, Trevor Bettell and Lisa Bray 21 to 18. Everyone was very complimentary about Trevor who is a fairly new bowler but played really well. The other match was contested by Dennis Leigh, Mo de Boer and Tom and Maureen Whitehouse against
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