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Court finds no crime in booing at Spain’s national anthem Judge dismisses complaint filed over incident during King’s Cup soccer match last May

The High Court has dismissed a complaint filed by a citizens’ group calling for an investigation into booing and whistling during the S p a n i s h national anthem before last year’s King’s Cup soccer final, which was held in Barcelona. Judge Fernando Andreu ruled that there was no crime committed by spectators at Camp Nou, who jeered and whistled while the anthem was playing at the start of the match between Barcelona and Athletic on May 30. Freedom of expression is one of the strongest pillars in a democracy JUDGE FERNANDO ANDREU The High Court’s public prosecutor was in favor of an investigation, saying that it was an attack on the monarchy and Spain’s symbols and emblems. Spain’s King Felipe VI was present at the game. The lawsuit was filed by Manos Limpias, an obscure right-wing labor union that has filed numerous complaints in high-profile public

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case. In his ruling, which can be appealed, Judge Andreu explained that a similar incident occurred in 2009 during the King’s Cup final in Valencia, but at the time the High Court prosecutor believed that no crime was committed and the judge also dismissed the case. “Freedom of expression is one of the strongest pillars in a democracy,” Andreu wrote. The region in which the game was played, Catalonia, is engaged in a years-long struggle with the central government in Madrid for independence, while the Athletic team finds its home in Bilbao, part of the Basque Country, which has also historically sought to break away from Spain. elpais

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Wanted: 1,000 extras for upcoming film shoot in Madrid

Employment agency puts out the call for movie, which will be set in the 1940s

The temporary employment agency Adecco announced on Friday that it is seeking 1,000 people to work as extras on a film set in the 1940s and 1950s in Madrid. “The shoot will take place during April,” the company stated. The selection process will be carried out via the Adecco Audiovisual division, which specializes in covering the human resources needs of film, TV and advertising producers. “The 1,000 chosen candidates will get the chance to work on a major national production, which will be filmed in Madrid in April. The contract will be a temporary one, on occasional days, and the salary will be set in accordance with the corresponding collective agreement.” If the Adecco job offer follows the collective agreement, that means each extra will be paid a minimum €21.84 per complete working day According to the Union of Actors and Actresses, in Spain extras are expected to work 40 hours a week, and are paid the minimum wage. If the Adecco job offer follows these

conditions, that means each extra will be paid a minimum €21.84 per complete working day. Anyone who is interested in the job needs to have a valid ID document and a social security number, as well as being able to supply a bank account number. To avoid a flood of calls or visits to their offices, Adecco have supplied an email address to which applicants can send their information: c.vazquez-casting@adecco.com, with “PELÍCULA ESPAÑOLA AÑOS 40-50” in the subject line. Anyone who wants to try their luck should include their full name, two current photos (one of their face, and one full-body) their phone number and the city of residence. elpais

Charles Darwin’s Birthday Celebrations

Congratulations to Buddy and Paco for being second, after the Wolverines (Colette and John), at the Saladillo meeting point. Twenty-five walkers set off on the Humanists of Murcia Easy Rambling walk, led by the reliable and lovely Audrey, along the newly levelled railway track towards Totana. After passing the smelliest pig farm ever, the more able bodies took off to the “woods” while the able bodied continued along the smooth path. The trees were full of birds and mainly yellow butterflies and the views were magnificent. The walk was a pleasant 2 .5 hours and the cars were soon heading back to Mazarrón to La Siena Restaurante. It was great to see that the fare had been modernised and the “Italian” wine bottles had been updated. Note to management: “If using red wine, to fill up a wine bottle, do not put it in a vino blanco one”. Large plates of winter food followed a rather boring salad. As befits her status, Audrey had a special entremeses while everyone else had guiso or jam and beans. John did the honours welcoming everyone and of thanking the appropriate people. After singing “Happy Birthday” to Charles Darwin (207 years old), John introduced the birthday speaker, Annie who as well as researching the topic has spent many a year sailing the seven seas with Walt. Annie’s subject was Charles Darwin and HMS Beagle. It was a subject of interest to many listeners including a couple of sailors who were pleased to get a drawing of the ship and directions as to where the rudder was hung. The Beagle had a full life crossing the oceans for many years. Charles Darwin was invited on board ENGLISH, SPANISH, BELGIUM, FRENCH, DUTCH as a paying passenger and as company for the skipper. & GERMAN TV systems installed & Maintained, We did not get much passed the Cape including Sky TV, BT Sport, Canal Digital. Verdi Islands before Annie stopped. She has promised to continue the Communal systems, TV Aerials & Mobile phone story at an unclosed date in the future. signal boosters installed. “What will happen to Charles? Will he be in time for the carnival in Rio? Will A Professional, SKY trained engineer with he throw up rounding the Horn? And 20 years’ experience. will he get to ride on a gigante tortuga in the Galapagos Islands”. Established in Spain for the last 12 years. A big thanks to Audrey for leading The best knowledge of TV systems around. the walk, to John for only loosing one paying customer (28 not 29 for lunch), and to Annie for an intriguing talk. For more information on Charles Darwin and the antics of the Humanists of Murcia, go to humanistsofmurcia. com

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Gold Medalist Believes She Contracted Zika in Rio Spanish Olympic gold medalist Marina Alabau says she got Zika while training in Brazil in December, suffering painful symptoms in an experience that the wind surfer said won’t stop her from competing in the Games in August. In a phone interview with The Associated Press, Alabau described symptoms that her doctor said were in line with Zika, a virus that the World Health Organization has deemed an “international health emergency.” She is currently competing at the RS: X World Championship in Israel. Despite some very difficult days after getting Zika, the 30-year-old Alabau nevertheless has urged her fellow athletes not to worry. “There is too much alarm surrounding this. I had the virus and it wasn’t that bad. I didn’t even go to the hospital,” she said. Alabau said that while training in Rio de Janeiro on one December day, she came down with a fever. It would pass within 24 hours, but other symptoms soon followed. “Then my whole body turned red and everything itched. Two days later, my joints started aching,” she said. “First it was in the fingers, then my wrists and finally my ankles. It was then that I decided to return to Spain because I was a little worried.” Dr. Bruce Aylward, the World Health Organization’s executive director for outbreaks and health emergencies, said Friday the mosquito population is expected to drop off around when Rio hosts the Games, because it will be winter in the Southern Hemisphere. He told a news conference in Geneva that Rio’s Olympic venues are in a relatively confined area, making it easier to control the mosquitoes. read more http://abcnews.go.com/

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Plays, comedies and musicals in English and Spanish for 400th anniversary of Cervantes’ and Shakespeare’s deaths

A SERIES of one-off shows at a Madrid theatre in Spanish and in English will be held over the next few weeks to mark the 400th anniversary of the deaths of British playwright William Shakespeare and author of the epic Don Quijote, Miguel de Cervantes. Parlon Theatre Company will perform The Royal Flush, entirely in English, at the Teatros de Canal theatre halls (pictured) in the capital tomorrow (Sunday, February 21), a musical comedy for teenagers combining Shakespeare’s The taming of the shrew and Cervantes’ novella The Illustrious Scullery-Maid. Between now and Sunday, March 13, the theatre company Sexpeare will perform Rinconete y Cortadillo at the same venue, a comedy which centres on the picaresque or ‘loveable rogue’ literary genre which prevailed around Cervantes’ time, and rewrites the last few pages of the novella of the same name – here, the characters defy the author and attempt to hold him accountable for publishing a fleeting episode of their lives behind their backs. Shakespeare’s Love’s labours lost, by the Siglo de Oro (‘golden age’) Foundation in conjunction with the Globe Theatre in London where the author’s plays were originally performed in the 16th century, is described as a ‘burlesque, extravagant and intellectual comedy’ and will be staged at the Teatros de Canal between April 28 and May 15.

The international children’s and youth performing arts festival, Teatralia 2016, will bring a new, parallel version of Don Quijote to the stage based upon the hapless wannabe knight’s friendship with his trusty, long-suffering friend Sancho Panza in Quijote, el vértigo de Sancho. Next, from May 26 to 28 inclusive, the Contemporary Legend Theatre presents a totally unique rework of King Lear – as a Chinese opera, directed and starred in by the sole actor Wu Hsing-Kuo who plays 10 different characters. Using traditional Chinese costumes, musical instruments and operatic moves, the oriental King Lear is split into three acts. Finally, on June 14, 16 and 18, anyone who is familiar with The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet and wants to practise their Spanish should head to the Teatros de Canal, where its in-house theatre company and that of the Royal Theatre will perform Dos delirios sobre Shakespeare based upon a script by José Sanchís Sinisterra and music by Alfredo Aracil. They describe the off-the-wall double bill as ‘a new way of interpreting two of the Bard’s key works’, in which they ‘pan out in a much different way to how Shakespeare intended’. All performances are in either the ‘black room’ (Sala Negra) or ‘green room’ (Sala Verde). thinkspain.com

Coffee, lemons, mouthwash and energy drinks do not mask breathalysing and drug test results, warn traffic authorities

MORE than one in five drivers in Spain believes they can mask drink and drug test results with ‘foolproof’ methods that will mean they do not get caught. They believed drinking coffee or sucking lemons would hide the results, and coffee would ‘sober them up’. Many thought drinking enough water or energy beverages such as Red Bull, swilling mouthwash or even making themselves sweat profusely would alter the results of a breathalysing or saliva test, used to read alcohol levels and detect the presence of drugs respectively. Products are even on sale via the black market which claim to hide drug and alcohol intake during roadside tests, but research has shown they do not have any effect. Out of the carefullychosen sample of 1,205 drivers aged 18 to 60, a total of 22% believed they could pull the wool over police officers’ eyes using these ‘tricks’ after taking drugs – rising to 27% of the 18-25 age-group – and 30% thought they would work for a breathalysing test. Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) says there is no way of rigging the results, because it is scientifically and medically impossible. The breath measured comes from the numerous air sacs on the end of each of a network of tiny tubes

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Agapanthus in Almeria. PARQUE NICOLAS SALMERON, ALMERIA The main park in Almeria itself is the Parque Nicolas Salmeron, in the city centre. It is named after the Almerian politician and philosopher who served (albeit briefly - a month and a half) as the president of the First Republic in 1873. The large, landscaped park is made up of two parts: the Parque Viejo (Paseo de San Luis and los Jardines del Malecon), with lots of ficus and terebinth trees; and the Parque Nuevo, built when the port was extended in 1924, with palms and ornamental plants. The two parts are separated by a pillared fountain called La Fuente de los Peces, on calle Real. JARDIN BOTANICO DE ALBARDINAL, RODALQUILAR

This botanical garden, situated inside the Cabo de Gata natural park, has plants from all the main geographical regions of Almeria province, from desert to coast to mountain. Its name comes from the plant albardin, which is like esparto, a very tough grass used for weaving baskets and other products. In the garden’s nine hectares you can find “useful plants”, palms, cacti, and plants from many landscapes in Spain, including semi-arid (Tabernas Desert) and arid (dunes and beaches), as well as endangered species. Look out for the Jujube (red date). Both native and foreign species are well represented. JARDÍN BOTÁNICO LA UMBRÍA DE LA VIRGEN, MARÍA This garden, in the hill town of Maria, forms part of the little-known Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez. It is

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If it’s a good read that you’re after....look no further than The Book Box in Longo’s courtyard. Jay has a fantastic range of quality books, all in good condition. In fact, Jay has more than 20,000 books across all genres, so you’re bound to find the right book! If you can’t find what you’re looking for, have a chat with Jay, she has a large stockroom full of books, all catalogued. And if Jay doesn’t have the book, she will add it to her “Wanted” list and let you know when it comes in – how’s that for service? Books are priced from 1.50€ to 4€. You can also drop off your old, good condition books. Opening hours are: Monday Friday 10am - 2pm Saturday 10am - 1.30pm

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

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Pop into Donna’s Salon for a fresh look, whether you’re after something totally new or perhaps some advice on styles to make the most of your natural tones. Donna and her professional team, James, Imogen, Heidi and Teddy, will be able to help. Donna has been hairdressing for over 32 years and serving the Albox community for more than 12 years. You can also treat yourself to a range of treatments: Fine Nail Art in Shellac or Acrylic nails by Heidi and Holistic Reiki therapy by Reiki Master Donna. Phone or pop in for an appointment. Opening hours are: Monday - 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 10am – 2pm

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

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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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NEW RULES FOR HOME LETTING

The regional government of Andalusia has just approved a new law regulating the short term letting of homes. If you are a landlord who lets out your home for short or medium term lets in an urban centre then you are most likely affected by the new law, and have just three months to register. The legal term for these types of rentals is “vivienda turistica” (tourism home). It is defined in law as that which is sited upon residential grounds and offers sleeping accommodation in a regular manner to tourists via the establishment of a regular tariff, and which is advertised. So anyone renting out an apartment, villa, house or even just a room via online portals such as AirBnB or similar will also be affected. The intention of the new law is to provide a decent, clean and safe environment for tourists in Andalusia, and eliminate clandestine rents. You have to register your offer in the tourism register of Andalusia (RTA) within three months, or you will be classified as a “clandestine tourism destination”, facing heavy fines of up to €150,000. Once you’ve registered, you then have up to one year to carry out any structural reforms that may be required. You also have to have a register of visitors, which includes registering your guests at the Guardia Civil station on the day they arrive and leave. A level of minimum quality is required. This means you have to have permission from the local council (licencia de ocupación), air conditioning if you rent between May and September, furniture, linen and towels, a qualified cleaning service, and a telephone number for guests to call should they have problems during their stay. Although the law distinguishes between the rental of rooms in a home (the owner of the home must be in residence during the stay) where up to six people can stay and the rental of the entire home, where up to fifteen people can stay, there is a maximum capacity of four people per room. The tourism inspection force of Andalusia is being orientated towards the detection of clandestine rentals this year, which means you face fines of between €18,000 and €150,000 if caught renting without a permit, or without adapting your home to the new law. But not everyone is regulated under this new law. Rentals of over two months are regulated under the standard law of rentals, and are considered to be long term rents. Rentals in rural areas are likewise exempt. And if you aren’t charging your renter anything (ie, if you want to do a flat swap) you’re exempt. Occasional rents which only take place at a certain time of the year are also exempt under the new law. The new short term rent does distinguish between types of homes. So, for example, there’s a new category called cave houses which has different requirements from an urban flat. If you’re planning to rent out your home contact Cervantes Alarcon Consulting for more information. You’ll have to ensure your home adapts to the law, and you’ll have to file your personal taxes, so bearing in mind the Law will be investigating such rentals over the next couple of years, make sure you have an advisor you can trust!

How China plays a role in Apple’s legal battle with the FBI

Apple’s tussle with the FBI over hacking into a terrorist’s iPhone has ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate surrounding the role tech companies should play in the realm of law enforcement and surveillance. Apple’s position on the matter is clear: acquiescing to the FBI’s request to develop a tool to unlock an iPhone, even if it belonged to a murderous terrorist, would set a dangerous precedent and slippery slope. As one of Apple’s lawyers recently intimated, the company is wary about becoming “an agent of law enforcement.” “Customers expect Apple and other technology companies to do everything in our power to protect their personal information, and at Apple we are deeply committed to safeguarding their data,” Tim Cook wrote in his now widely circulated public letter. “Compromising the security of our personal information can ultimately put our personal safety at risk. That is why encryption has become so important to all of us.” One of the more interesting aspects of the slippery slope argument centers on China. Interestingly, the following excerpt from a The New York Times article regarding the Apple/FBI saga was removed after publication. China is watching the dispute closely. Analysts say the Chinese government does take cues from United States when it comes to

encryption regulations, and that it would most likely demand that multinational companies provide accommodations similar to those in United States. Last year, Beijing backed off several proposals that would have mandated that foreign firms providing encryption keys for devices sold in China after heavy pressure from foreign trade groups. … “… While it’s still not clear how the law might be carried out, it is possible a push from American law enforcement agencies to unlock iPhones would embolden Beijing to demand the same. China would also most likely push to acquire any technology that would allow it to unlock iPhones. The Times hasn’t yet explained or even acknowledged that the above excerpt was removed from one of its articles. Still, it presents an interesting side to the slippery slope argument, namely that once Apple bows down to pressure from the FBI, what’s to stop state actors from China from implementing similar demands? Indeed, this is precisely why the Apple/ FBI battle is so compelling; it’s an issue with extremely sweeping ramifications for privacy rights across the globe while, at the same time, an issue with important national security considerations as well. http://bgr.com/

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BE AWARE OF SELF PROCLAIMED LEGAL ADVISORS THE LAW SOCIETIES OF ORIHUELA AND ALICANTE TAKE ACTION AGAINST NON QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS ACTING AS SOLICITORS In its edition of the 17th of November national newspaper “Expansion” informs of legal action by the Law Society of Orihuela against translators who use terms with “legal profession connotations” to describe themselves and their work (i.e. legal advisors, legal services, legal advice, etc) which lead clients to consider that they are dealing with solicitors when in fact they are dealing in many cases with people with no legal qualification whatsoever. The newspaper informs that the Law Society of Orihuela has presented various cases to the courts including criminal cases with prison sentence requests. The “Consejo General de la Abogacia Española” (the ruling body of all the Law Societies in Spain) have detected cases in Malaga, Marbella, Almeria, Murcia, Alicante and the Belearic Islands. Having something as important as a will or a conveyance performed by someone with no qualification could cause serious consequences to your wealth. We are detecting terrible mistakes and when this happens these people are just turning around and saying that they just translated. If you wish to find out if the person you have dealt with is a solicitor, please go to: http://www.abogacia.es/servicios-abogacia/censo-de-letrados/ If you have been misled by somebody who has given you the impression of being a solicitor without this being the case you can do two things: Denounce the case to the law Society of Almeria. They will take action again that person. If you contact us on abogadoscontraelintrusismo@gmail.com we will help you do this. Claim a full refund of any fees you have paid to that person. If they do not pay you back you may wish to denounce them for fraud. For you to denounce it is not necessary for them to have said that they are a solicitor. It is sufficient for them to have purposely misled you into believing that this is the case. To become a solicitor in Spain it requires 5 years at university followed by one or two years of training in a solicitor office or at the law society by taking a course before you can join the bar. After you have joined, training never ends and one is on a permanent learning curve until you retire. Solicitors also carry indemnity insurance. Going to a person with no qualification to provide you with legal advice regarding your wills or the conveyance of a property is no different than going to your local hairdresser to have a tooth out. With a you tube tutorial and the correct instruments she can give it a go but… If you have any doubts about your situation, please contact us: abogadoscontraelintrusismo@gmail.com The Dean of the Almería Law Society backs this initiative and intends to initiate with immediate effect the necessary actions against these cases of possible crime of professional intrusion to protect its members and to guarantee the rights of the expat community that is the main victim of this abuse. To this aim the Dean (the head of the Almería Law Society) facilitates his direct e-mail address in case you suspect you wish to denounce of one of these cases directly to him: decano@icaalmeria.com

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'Shocking' sugar levels in High Street hot drinks, warns charity

There are “shocking” amounts of sugar in some hot drinks sold in High Street cafes, a campaign group has warned. Action on Sugar analysed 131 hot drinks and found a third contained at least as much sugar as a can of Pepsi or CocaCola, which contains nine teaspoons. The charity said in some of the worst cases the drinks contained 20 or more teaspoons of sugarCoffee shop chains Starbucks, Costa and Caffe Nero said they were committed to reducing sugar content in their drinks. The drinks assessed included flavoured coffees such as mochas and lattes, hot fruit drinks and hot chocolates from coffee shops and fast food chains. The charity found that 98% of the drinks tested would receive a red nutritional value label for high sugar content. The recommended maximum intake of added sugar per day for those aged 11 and over is about 30g or seven teaspoons, the NHS says. Starbucks’ venti Grape with Chai, Orange and Cinnamon Hot Mulled Fruit was found to have the highest sugar content of the drinks tested, with 25 teaspoons of sugar per serving, the campaign group said. Costa’s massimo eat-in Chai Latte was found to contain 20 teaspoons of sugar and Starbucks’ venti White Chocolate

Mocha with Whipped Cream was found to have 18. KFC’s mocha and Starbucks’ Signature Hot Chocolate both had 15 teaspoons of sugar per serving while Caffe Nero’s drink-in Caramelatte had 13. The group’s researcher Kawther Hashem called on coffee shop chains to reduce the amount of sugar in their drinks, improve their labelling and scrap extra-large serving sizes. “These hot flavoured drinks should be an occasional treat, not an everyday drink,” she said. “They are laden with an unbelievable amount of sugar and calories and are often accompanied by a high sugar and fat snack.” She told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme she was “surprised” by the results, and said the campaign group had tested only the larger portion sizes on offer. “I used to drink a large white cafe mocha with caramel and vanilla syrup, cream on top, caramel and chocolate drizzle at Starbucks - approximately three times a day, seven days a week. “I did this for about a year. At the time, I knew this drink had lots of sugar and fat, but I wasn’t aware of just how much. “At one point the assistant manager refused to serve me because they were concerned of the health impact. The rest of the staff continued to serve me. “I drastically cut back on these sugary

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75: NOT GETTING ANY YOUNGER AND GOING BACK TO ENGLAND. 7 POINTS TO CONSIDER. Question: My mother and father need to move back to the UK due to very bad health, with my mother moving into a home immediately on her return. They own a house and a bank account in Mojacar. Have you got any recommendations of things I should be thinking about from a legal point of while I am in Spain to help them organise their return. Answer: I would at least address the following matters: 1. Make sure their Spanish wills are in good order. Even if they are, it may be time to reconsider the clauses. If for example one of your parents is very ill it may not be convenient for the other partner to name him /her beneficiary. 2. Locate the title deeds to the property and their NIE numbers.

3. Make sure Internet banking is set up on their Spanish bank account. 4. Your parents may wish to consider signing a power of attorney for you to deal with their Spanish assets. 5. If they are resident and over 65 they are entitled to sell the property free of capital gains tax. 6. When you get back to England start working on an enduring power of attorney to be used in the UK. 7.Meet their solicitor and/or financial advisor in Spain before you leave. Very important: The above are the essential things that come to mind but there could be more. A chat with your solicitors with all documentation available is recommendable. 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.

February 2016

LIBERTY SEGUROS INSURANCE, THE EXPATS NO.1 CHOICE Of the many thousands of expatriates living either temporarily or permanently in Spain, Liberty Seguros is the favourite of many who are seeking professional insurance at a sensible price. Currently, Liberty Seguros have around 175,000 expatriate clients just like you serviced by over 300 brokers and agents who speak your language. It’s so pleasant to have a face-toface chat with a dedicated expert about all your insurance needs rather than an impersonal, over the telephone chat, with someone you’ll probably never meet. As Iván Ortego, Expatriate’s Experience Director at Liberty Seguros explains: “We endeavor to provide the best insurance cover at the best price, so that our customers are covered for as many eventualities as possible. Like every insurer, there is some small print as the saying goes, but we like to keep this to a bare minimum to ensure our customers have not had the ‘wool pulled over their eyes’ so to speak, and to be as transparent as possible. Our brokers/agents can explain this type of detail at the time of contracting the policy in their offices” Liberty Seguros not only covers your main insurance needs for car and home, but also provides Life cover, Marine, Commercial (office and industrial), Pet, Leisure, like Golf and other pastimes and Sports, Personal and Public Liability too. Our advertising campaign sums up our philosophy: Better Care, Better Cover, Better Insurance from the market leader. To contract insurance from Liberty Seguros, you can telephone 902 255 258 for an instant quote and the name of your nearest broker/agent or visit www. libertyexpatriates.es Alternatively, if you know where your nearest broker is, go along and be sure of a great reception and all the help you need.

pause for thought

Well here I am in sunny Lancashire, assisting in child-care during half term, when I suddenly notice an unopened email, lurking away several pages down in my somewhat overcrowded inbox. On opening, I discover a final reminder (I’m sure I’ve never seen any previous reminders) to renew House Insurance, leaving me nearly 2000 miles from home at a time when burglaries seem to be at epidemic proportions and hurricane force gales have been wreaking havoc all around and I’ve let the Insurance lapse?! I’m sure we’ve all experienced that horrible sinking feeling when suddenly faced with confirmation of having got something wrong. And do I feel it now? Together with more than a little panic! But isn’t that so typical of life. As a Christian I’m conscious that I commit sins of omission (failing to do something I should have done, like that outlined above) probably more often than I commit those of commission (doing those things that I ought not to have done, in the words of the general confession), but can take comfort from the fact that, as the Bible tells us ‘the blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, cleanses us from all sin’. If only I could believe the Insurance Company and the local association of burglars were that understanding! But that’s one

of the joys of being a Christian. We all make mistakes. And we most of us suffer from feelings of remorse or guilt. Other people may hold grudges or harbour grievances, but I know that God, the only one who, in the long term really matters, is only too willing to forgive and forget. He sent His Son, Jesus to live, to suffer and to die on the cross in my place, so that even the worst sins I commit can be forgiven. So the apostle Paul could write, “If God’s on our side, who else do we need to worry about?” What a comfort that is; though I must admit I’m quite grateful too for online payment facilities. 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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Holidaymakers urged to book now as demand for Spain and Portugal soars

New figures show a 32 per cent increase in reservations for Portugal, while Spain has seen a 27 per cent rise Holiday bookings to Portugal and Spain are soaring as British tourists shun destinations like Turkey and Tunisia. New figures show a massive 32 per cent increase in reservations for Portugal, and Spain has seen a 27 per cent rise, with destinations like Cyprus and Malta also doing well. The statistics have prompted travel group ABTA to issue a warning to holiday makers to book early this year or risk missing out. Mark Tanzer, ABTA Chief Executive said: “The significant increase in summer holiday bookings to western Mediterranean destinations is also being mirrored in other Northern European markets. “So it makes it more important than ever that customers book early to obtain the best value and ensure they get the holiday of their choice.” Bob Atkinson, a travel expert for price comparison site TravelSupermarket, said Spain was their “most

PRESIDENTIAL COINCIDENCES By Tony Matthews

With the 2016 American Presidential election campaign hotting-up – the serious voting takes place in early November –here are ten amazing coincidences relating to two former Presidents, Abraham Lincoln and J.F. Kennedy. 1. Both Presidents were elected to the House of Representatives in ‘46: Lincoln gained office in 1846 and Kennedy in 1946. 2. The number 7: The surnames of Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters. 3. Both Presidents were elected to the Presidency in ‘60 and inaugurated in ‘61: Lincoln won the 1860 election and was inaugurated on 4 March, 1861. Kennedy won in 1960 and was inaugurated on 20 January, 1961. 4. Both defeated an incumbent vice-President for the Presidency: Lincoln defeated John C. Breckenridge and Kennedy beatRichard Nixon. 5. Southern Democrats with same name: Both Lincoln’s and Kennedy’s vice-Presidents and subsequent successors were both Southern Democrats with the same name of Johnson… Andrew and Lyndon B. respectively. 6. The Johnsons were born in ‘08: Andrew Johnson was born on 29 December, 1808 and Lyndon B. on 27 August 27, 1908 7. Lincoln and Kennedy were shot in the back of the head. Sadly both Presidents were fatally killed in the presence of their wives. 8. Both Presidents were killed on same day of the week. Both assassinations took place on a Friday. 9. The Ford connection: Lincoln was shot inside Ford’s Theatre, Washington D.C. and Kennedy was murdered in Dallas, Texas while sitting in a Lincoln motor car, made by Ford! 10. The men responsible for the two murders never faced trials. John Wilkes Booth (Lincoln) and Lee Harvey Oswald (Kennedy) were killed before going for trial by jury. Other odd facts: • Lincoln’s secretary was named Kennedy who advised him not to go to the theatre. • Kennedy’s secretary, named Lincoln, told JFK not to travel to Dallas where he was killed. • Lincoln and Kennedy were both left-handed.

searched for destination” at the moment. The increase in bookings to Portugal and Spain is being driven partly by a drop in business to traditionally popular destinations like Tunisia and Egypt, following terrorist incidents and changes to Foreign Office travel advice. Turkey in particular has seen reservations drop by 50 per cent following a bomb blast in Istanbul in January this year, which saw ten people killed in a busy tourist area. Travel firm Mark Warner has now cancelled its entire Turkish programme for 2016, saying: “We have enjoyed a long and happy history of offering holidays to Turkey and hope to return in the future.” And this week London tour operator Elixir Holidays, which specialises in Turkey, announced it was going under. Airlines keen to cater to nervous holidaymakers seeking out supposedly safer destinations are now diverting flights to high-demand areas. Thomas Cook this week revealed it has switched 400,000 seats from Turkey to Spain and tour operator Thompson has also sharply increased capacity to Spain to cope with the demand. Monarch airlines said the eight flights a week they previously had going to Sharm-el-Sheikh, in Egypt, had all now been diverted to Spain following the ban of all UK airlines

to the site which saw 38 people gunned down on a beach last year. And this influx of tourists to western E u r o p e a n destinations has seen prices go up too. With demand so strong and a limited number of hotels on offer, room rates are rising. Spanish hotel chain Meliá is charging 20 per cent more for an all-inclusive week at its Benidorm property than for its package at its Sharm-el-Sheikh hotel. A spokesperson for ABTA told the Telegraph: “The travel industry works on supply and demand so if the demand is high, prices tend to rise. “Conversely, there has been a drop off with places like Turkey and Egypt. Those places which have seen a drop off in business will of course lower their prices to attract customers.” A Thomas Cook spokesperson the reason selling prices were higher than average in their most recent financial results was partly due to a “shift in customer demand for more expensive destinations such as Spain and the western Mediterranean due to the closure of popular, value destinations such as Tunisia”. Meanwhile, newly published figures from the Office of National Statistics show UK residents are taking more holidays than ever. The Travel and Tourism report showed Britons made 13.4million visits abroad in the three months to December 2015 compared with the same period a year earlier. This increase of 10 per cent was described as “massive” by an ABTA spokesperson. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

Spain holds six officials of ICBC for 'money laundering'

Six officials of Chinese megabank ICBC havebeen placed in detention by Spanish authorities on suspicion of laundering tens of millions of euros, judicial sources said on Saturday. They were detained overnight and while three of them can be freed if they post bail of €100,000 ($111,000) each, the others will remain in custody for the time being, the Madrid appeals court said. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday at the bank's central

Madrid branch as part of a probe into the suspected laundering of at least €40 million. They were questioned from Friday afternoon through to early Saturday. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is accused of allowing traders to move money earned through smuggling and tax fraud out of the country, to China, "in a way that appeared legal", Spanish police said in a statement. Spanish prosecutors said the employees were being sought

for "economic crimes" but did not elaborate. The raid was a follow-up to an operation last year that targeted Madrid-based Chinese syndicates suspected of importing huge amounts of goods from China without declaring them, to avoid duties and taxes. The groups allegedly deposited the proceeds in ICBC accounts, with the lender accused of sending the funds to China without checking their origin as required by law. ICBC is the world's largest bank by market capitalisation. It entered the Spanish market in January 2011 with the inauguration of its branch in Madrid. A year later it opened a second branch in Barcelona. The Chinese lender's foreign operations accounted for about 10 percent of its total assets at the end of last year. www.thelocal.es

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We want to take the time to tell everyone about the exhibition we have just attended in Belgium in the city of Gent. This was actually the 10th time that we have attended an exhibition in Belgium, which is a good feeling. It is always a very busy exhibition in Gent. However, this time it started earlier in the year and as a result of this we had a record number of visitors! Over 6000 people attended and it was buzzing from start to finish. We had a new image on the stand, with lots of properties and photos of the area, it was very eye catching and being the only representative from our area meant the stand was like a honey pot!! We managed to get well over a hundred quality contacts, lots of which with flights booked for this side of the summer. Also we handed out 1000 leaflets, this helps to put our little area on the map for the Belgian market!!

So if you have a house you wish to sell, just look us up.

February 2016

Moving Home? Packing Tips

Before you start You don’t need to leave everything to the day before the move. Consider what you don’t need to take with you, what will need careful packing, and that you are covered for potential breakages. Make a priority packing list Take some time to sift through your belongings and have a clear-out. You can make up a box for charity and if you’ve time, hold a car boot

O Olive

Arboleas

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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This spacious property lies close to the village of Arboleas, in a small hamlet. The property has been totally restored by the current owner in a sympathetic and stylish manner with a contemporary edge. New to the market and well worth a visit.

129,950€

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kitchen cloth. Prepare an overnight bag for everyone in the family, and make sure that there is enough toilet paper and toiletries for everyone. Other useful items that should be kept close to hand are a torch, a first-aid kit including pain relievers, pencil and paper, and re-closable plastic bags, along with a small tool kit. If possible, finish any laundry well before you move to avoid packing damp clothes. Keep a separate box/bag for dirty washing. Make sure the boxes containing items you need the least are loaded up first. Sensible packing Spend some time considering how you are going to pack your possessions. Books are easy but heavy, valuables need careful wrapping and will take time, and some furniture may need to be dismantled. Start early. Packing always takes longer than anticipated, particularly when you start reminiscing over old photographs stored in the attic or you realise that you need to dismantle the wardrobe to get it downstairs. Begin at the top of the house and move downwards. If you have an attic, it’s a good idea to sort it out first. Always pack heavy items in small boxes. It will make transporting them easier. Also, keep the weight of all boxes to a minimum to avoid any back injuries. Pack one room at a time, clearly labelling each box with details of its contents and the room to which it belongs. Clearly label boxes that contain breakables and also those that are loadbearing and can be stacked in the van. Keep all boxes for each room together. This will save time unpacking. It may sound obvious but pack heavier items on the bottom of the box and lighter items AC AC I A V I LL AS on top. PROPERTY SALES Wrap items individually info@acaciavillas.net and place in a box that’s 610 323 541 - www.acaciavillas.net been lined with several layers of newspaper Price 130,000€ and a sheet of bubble Lovely villa, great position for the village la alfoquia wrap. Any breakables should also be wrapped in bubble wrap. Use clean tissue or wrapping paper for the first layer to prevent newspaper print leaving marks. Pillows and blankets are also useful for wrapping valuables and protecting furniture prone to dents and scratches. Great bargain, now reduced to 130,000€ Pack important 3 bed & 2 bath with 10x5 mtr pool, Plot size 13000 mtrs, documents together, 1500 mtrs fenced & walled around the villa. such as birth and The villa has fantastic views, very private but only 5 marriage certificates, mins away from Alfoquia, being sold furnished, if you are and keep them in a safe looking for a perfect position this villa is for you. place. http://www.bbc.co.uk/

sale or log onto an online auction, then put the proceeds of your sold goods towards some redecorating or a new carpet. Calculate how many boxes you will need and get these well in advance. Find boxes in a variety of sizes. Think about what else will be useful, such as strong tape, bubble wrap, and self-seal bags for keeping nuts and bolts together. Save old newspapers for lining boxes. Don’t completely fill large boxes, as they will be too heavy to move. Use sturdy packing boxes, particularly for heavier items, or your belongings may end up strewn all over the pavement. Boxes made from corrugated cardboard are stronger than regular ones. You can usually find these at supermarkets, off-licences or large retail stores, but make sure that they are clean. Check that your contents insurance will cover damage and breakages during the move. Put all hazardous materials, such as paint, bleach and aerosols, into a separate box and keep them away from the rest of your stuff. Think ahead Unless you travel light, you won’t be able to unpack everything in the first day, so it’s worth deciding what you might need easy access to soon after you cross the threshold of your new home. Pack an ‘essentials’ box for the first night in your new home and carry it with you. Instant access to coffee, tea, snacks, cups and a kettle may be welcome soon after you arrive. As will plates, utensils and a

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O Olive

19 Bedar, 04288 (next to Miramar Restaurant)

Tel: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466 Email: info@olivehouse-es.com

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Monday - Friday 10am - 3.30pm

Sales office now open in Bedar

OLV1101

palomares

This immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom property is located in a small, well maintained development in the village of Palomares, just minutes from the coast and under 5 minutes from the popular coastal town of Villaricos.

New to the market 69,950€

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Our offices are currently being refurbished. Business as usual!

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

tabernas

The house is just a short walk from the main street of Tabernas, boasting a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Entering the property is the living/dining room, then a fitted kitchen & family bathroom. Stairs up to 2 bedrooms and a smaller room, ideal for occasional accommodation or office/ study. A flight of steps lead from this level to a good sized roof terrace boasting great views over the town to the church as well as views up to the “Castillo de Tabernas”.

35,000€

...it’s all in the detail

OLV963

Bedar

This fabulous townhouse has been lovingly restored to a very high standard. There are 3 large bedrooms and a self-contained apartment. The property is in immaculate condition with fabulous views from various terraces. This spacious property is very central, within easy reach by foot of all the amenities. The property would make an ideal family home/rental/holiday lock up, there is potential to rent the apartment below separately as well. A great property.

As seen on ‘a place in the sun’ this week 199,950€

OLV692

lubrin

This beautiful, fully renovated former Olive Press is situated minutes from the busy market town of Lubrin. It sits in 10,000 meters of flat land with mature trees and has four double bedrooms and large open plan areas - A stunning property.

275,000€

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LIMARIA

Elevated Views

New Listing 175,000€

Impressive detached villa with elevated views across the valley. Beautiful walled mature garden with BBQ area. Finished to a very high standard with many extras including pellet central heating, built in damp proofing, swimming pool, screened gazebo eating area and a generous plot size of 936m2. Walking distance to local bar and restaurant and only 15 mins drive to Albox. Must be viewed to appreciate.

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ARBOLEAS

February 2016

Tel: 950 064 584 609 199 394 Beautiful setting

NEW LISTING 139,000€

Beautiful Country Home set against a stunning mountain backdrop. This property is in a semi rural location set against a beautiful mountain back drop yet only 10 minutes from the town of Arboleas. It features a stunning garden setting with fantastic views , decking area with Jacuzzi, bbq area, plot size of 600m2 and also land to the front of the property, an additional 400m2 with a garage. The house is in immaculate order, ready to move into.

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COUNTRY HOME

COUNTRY CORTIJO - FANTASTIC PRICE

ALMANZORA

100,000€

Spacious 3 bed 4 bathroom detached traditional cortijo with much charm and character and many original features. Most attractive and desirable location as short drive to the nearest village and just off main access road. This large property offers scope for minor renovation hence the fantastic price. This home comes with many extras including 4 outbuildings, garage and a new fitted kitchen. Set in a small hamlet of country houses in a setting yet so close to amenities. A short drive to the traditional village of Almanzora with all amenities you would require including bars, cafes, medical centre and banks. Only 10 mins drive to the nearest main market town of Albox.

CLOSE TO ALBOX

149,950€

Main property is a detached villa with 2 large bedrooms. Large master bedroom with ensuite with bath and separate shower. The second bedroom is large and has sufficient space for two double beds if desired. Partial air con. Large fitted kitchen / diner, lounge has inset log burner with a traditional brick fireplace surround. Adjacent to the main entrance is a large patio area with plenty of room for alfresco living and dining from here there are views over the extensive garden and the above ground pool. Next to the pool is a separate annexe that could have various uses including store, studio or guest accommodation. Further down the garden there is a 4 berth caravan in good order, perfect for overspill of summer guests.

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PARTALOA

new listing

169,950€

Large detached 4 bed villa with extensive grounds and log cabin, in a quiet location. Ample parking. Large walled patio with fixed BBQ, great views of distant mountain range. Large enclosed porch forms summer living room and dining. Large lounge with pellet burner, doors to the covered porch. Fully furnished kitchen. 4 double bedrooms two with fitted wardrobes. A/C & CH radiators in most rooms. Good quality log cabin with lounge/kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom and loft space could provide sleeping for another two. Outside is a porch overlooking the pool and country views. The pool is set in its own private walled patio with country views. Fully walled garden has many aspects affording a variety of views and peaceful spots where you can enjoy life in Spain.

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CELA

Two houses in one

260,000€

Very large and attractive 256m2 house on the edge of Cela. Presently set out as two separate properties on individual floors with shared garden and large pool. Each floor have 4 bedrooms, large lounge with wood burner, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, individual patio etc. Large well managed garden has separate alfresco bbq and dining area with fantastic views, store room, raised planting areas and a large unusual and very attractive pool. Completely enclosed and walled property. Ample parking space. Ideal for extended family, B&B or rental possibilities. Short easy walk to the natural spring water pool of Cela and bars / restaurants.

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ARBOLEAS NEW LISTINGs FROM 300€ PCM RENTAL 1 to 3 bed terraced houses in immaculate order with balconies / terraces just off the main road heading towards Arboleas, short drive to the town and walking distance to local bars, cafes and supermarkets. The houses are set back from the main road with a mature garden setting, tranquil location yet so close to amenities. Available furnished, ideal for long term let.

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LAS POCIcAS

STUNNING COUNTRY HOME

550€ PCM RENTAL

Well presented and newly refurbished semi detached country home with 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. This house is in a beautiful semi rural setting in a small hamlet of homes with views of the mountain backdrop. Features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1000m2 of fully fenced land, large roof terrace with stunning views and swimming pool. This home is available immediately for long term let, furnished to a very high standard in immaculate order. Combines country living with access to amenities. Located 5 minute drive to Las Pocicas with a medical centre, shop & swimming pool. Only 15 minutes drive to the busy market town of Albox.

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

February 2016

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

€49,999

Top floor studio Apartment with roof terrace with sea views and large private garage. Near beach. Good rental potential. Ref.1520

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Vera playa

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

€99,000 Mojácar playa

2 bed / 1 bath Penthouse apartment with underground parking place and store room. Nice complex with pool and gardens. Ref. 1597

€110,000 Mojácar playa

Sea views. 3 bed / 1 bath southeast facing apartment with large terrace within walking distance to promenade and playa Ventanicas. Ref. 1562

€140,000 Mojácar playa

465 m2 Urban Plots right by the beach in Playa Marques. Prices between 140.000€ and 155.000€. Ref. 1676

Opening hours. Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 6.00pm Saturday 10.00 am to 1.30pm

Large 3 bed / 2 bath Apartment in frontline community with pool and gardens. Underground parking place. Large terrace with partial sea views. Ref. 1606

€125,000

Unrestricted sea views! 1 bed / 1 bath apartment with terrace of 17 m2. Private underground parking & store room. Heated pool. Ref. 1674

€153,000 Cabrera

Lovely 2 bed / 1 bath Apartment with gorgeous sea views and 2 terraces very close to beach and amenities. Ref. 1669

€72,000

Panoramic views! Charming 1 bed / 1 bath ground floor Apartment with large terrace. Easy access. Ref.1675

€120,000 Mojácar playa

Immaculate 2 bed / 1 bath apartment with 2 terraces and sea views near amenities and beach. Nice community. Ref. 1667

€149,950 Mojácar playa

Mojácar village

€285,000

Amazing detached 3 bed / 2,5 bath villa with pool and garage on plot of 1,000 m2. Panoramic views. Air con & heating. Your castle in Spain! Ref.1651

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“A Place in the Sun Exhibition - A Phenomenal Success”

What a result; two weeks after putting my property up for sale as part of a three year plan (based on the time it normally takes to sell properties in this area) and we had a buyer. We have just completed and everyone, buyers included are delighted. This was a high end property asking a price which was totally out of character with other properties in the Arboleas area; but Simon and his team just thrived on this challenge. Coles of Andalucia are specialists in selling this type of quality villa and with their Premium Property section on their website are well placed to market them. From the initial visit, including a realistic valuation to the making of a fantastic video for the website, Simon and his team were nothing but totally professional and would always go that extra mile to ensure you were comfortable with what can be a very emotional experience. I would recommend this company to anyone considering selling or buying a property in Andalucia and have nothing but praise for the professional and courteous way in which our sale was handled. There are many so called bona fide property salesmen out there but with Coles of Andalucia you are guaranteed a top class service, in particular if you are selling a high end property into what is still a difficult market. Simon, Tim and the Team, thank you from Paul and Lorraine

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REF ARB4C01 PRICE €149,000

REF GAL3VLC01 PRICE €90,000

REF HUE5C02 PRICE €199,000

REF ARB3VT12 Price €139,950

Unique 4 bed 3 bath cortijo, just outside Arboleas village, full of charm and character, 17 x 7m private swimming pool, 3 bed 2 bath main house, separate 1 bed & 1 bath self-contained detached annexe, large covered terrace area.

Semi-detached bungalow on a plot of 150m2, communal pool, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom plus roof solarium, upstairs 3rd bedroom, central heating, air con and master built in wardrobes.

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are well known in Alqueria. A temperature inversion occurs seemingly at random. South-east Spain can broil in forty degree heat while Alqueria can be down to a dismal fifteen degrees centigrade. A strange green and worryingly sticky mist can spring from nowhere and almost suffocate the Pueblo. Unusual odours are no stranger to the Village while the poor drainage is legend. This time however it is snow. Alqueria is located in an area of the Iberian Peninsular that never sees snow. In fact if it even rains people stay away from work and eat Mijas. On this day however Snowflakes the size of Alquerian banknotes, and probably of greater value started falling and fell for four days and four nights. Even with this fresh white covering Alqueria was still a dirty grey, nothing it seems could improve the cosmetics of the Village Republic. Normally if snow fell in the region people would travel miles to look, play and freeze in the stuff. The horror of visiting Alqueria however far outweighed the novelty value of snow, much to the disgust of the residents who were quite prepared to exploit this natural phenomenon. Alqueria came to a complete stop, what is remarkable however is that people noticed, high powered inertia being the norm in the Village. Certainly car accidents occurred due to the weather but then many

Remitroot liquor. The animals of Alqueria tentatively tested the substance with hesitant paws before retiring to the safely of warm baskets. The snow also confused Loco Paco, but as his IQ was reckoned to be lower than that of the local animal population it was expected. Viewed from neighbouring villages Alqueria was totally obscured, this was seen as a definite plus. Estate agents were out in force extolling the wonders of the landscape to perspective buyers and many wished the veil of snowflakes could somehow be made permanent. The Remitroot crop of Alqueria, which is the mainstay of the Village undergoes a remarkable transformation when its roots go below two degrees centigrade. The wine produced from its berries becomes more potent and produces an hallucinogenic effect. Many ‘witches’ were burned during the middle ages after drinking the Remitroot vintage following cold Winters. The value of this ‘Cryo Vintage’ as it has become known is tenfold to that of a normal year. Many cases of the wine are smuggled to the hippy communities of Órgiva and the sourrounding areas resulting in wild Remitroot induced ‘happenings’. This particular vintage is also delivered to the British House of Commons where it is much savoured by MPs, this of course explains a great deal.

We are bombarded from all sides with advice on how to remain healthy – just about anything you care to mention is in turn bad for you, and then a bit later on, it’s good for you! Take butter, for instance; it used to be good for you, then suddenly simply looking at a piece of butter would turn your arteries into sludge canals. Now I understand the latest thinking is that butter is much better for you than low-fat spreads, so bring back the butter! On the whole I’m not overly bothered. I accept that there are some things that are more likely than others to bring about my premature demise, such as stepping in front of a bus. Yet the experts are very fond of telling us that if we do this, that or the other then we will live for 6 months longer than if we don’t do this, that or the other. How do they know? Have we each got a secret Use By date, known only by ‘them?’ Now that is a worrying thought! However, there is now another threat to my longevity – rays, which can increase my risk of getting cancer. Since being diagnosed with cancer in November I have become aware of the number and variety of rays available on the market – I had no idea there were so many different sorts of rays! I have had the usual common or garden X-rays almost as many times as I’ve had square meals. I’ve had mammograms – is each mammogram one ray, or does each breast count as a separate dose of rays? I’ve had ultrasound scans, which

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Once you’ve tried this tast y snack recipe, you’ll be ser ving it at any given opportunit y, from summer barbecues to parties. Ingredients Ser ves 4 About 1.5kg Desirée potatoes 4 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning 284ml tub soured cream, to ser ve 1 lime, cut into 10 wedges, to garnish

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6. Cut the unpeeled potatoes into chunky slices, then cut each slice into medium chips. Pile into a large non-stick roasting tin and drizzle with plenty of vegetable oil. Sprinkle with some sea salt and thyme. Using both hands, toss everything together to coat in the oil. Spread out in an even layer in the tin. Put the chips in the oven for about 45-50 minutes, tossing them halfway through the cooking time, or until golden brown and tender

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Slice the courgettes into 3mm thick x 7cm long chips. Put the flour in a bowl and beat in 50ml water to make a smooth, thick batter the consistency of soured cream. Half-fill a deep saucepan with oil. Place over a high heat until it reaches 180C (or until a cube of bread turns brown in 1 minute). Drop half the courgette chips into the batter and turn to coat. Using a fish slice, lift the courgette chips out of the batter and allow the excess to drip off. Carefully drop the courgette pieces into the hot oil and cook for about 1-2 minutes, until golden. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Toss with the cheese when still hot and add a good grinding of black pepper. Repeat with the remaining courgettes and serve immediately.

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I grew up in Extremadura in centralwestern Spain, near the Portuguese border. I knew nothing about British food, and my perception was of a cuisine that was not very good. It was all about fish and chips and pies. Now I’ve tried those pies and they are so good! The perception may have been wrong, but it is the same as Brits going to Barcelona, eating out on Las Ramblas,

The first thing I eat in the morning is a bowl of porridge. I absolutely love Marmite and cannot wait for British asparagus to arrive. It’s the best in the world. I use salt marsh lamb in my restaurants, and British milk and eggs – pretty much everything I source is from here, apart from ingredients such as jamón ibérico and manchego. Spanish people love quality and strong flavours, so it doesn’t surprise me that they are going for cheddar and Marmite. People in the UK eat and cook better now, and that is having an effect on Spanish people when they come over. They try things and want them back home. So much of the best produce is British.

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I’m very pleased that the Spanish are realising that British cuisine is amazing. When I arrived in London 16 years ago, I thought: “Wow! Every single food in the world is here.” I had been living in Madrid, where you had one very good Italian, and everything else was basically Spanish. It wasn’t very diverse – there was no great Indian or Chinese food. The Spanish were very regional: close to their own food and wine and not so open to anything else. I’m happy that Spain now loves Britain as much as Britain has always loved Spain. London is the best city in the world for eating out, and these are both my countries. Working together is only going to bring more good things to the table.

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Paul of dog house has sadly passed away and we have 53 dogs that urgently need rehoming. If you could take one please contact me there are some lovely dogs all sizes. ALSO WE URGENTLY NEED DONATIONS TO HAVE ALL THE DOGS INOCULATED AND SOME SPAYED OR NEUTERED. Once this is done, I can home most in the UK. A donation of € 45 would get one inoculated please do not let these dogs go unnoticed they deserve a home. If you can make a donation no matter how small please contact me or if you could donate a bag of dog food. or if you live near to huercal overa and could volunteer to help with the dogs grooming walking etc. I am appealing to you all out there please help save these dogs phone PAT 607554984 El Cucador

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. 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.

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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

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CHARITY DAY: Saturday 23 APRIL 2016 The Turre Sports Bar Golf Society has arranged a charity golf day, followed by an evening auction and raffle, to be held on Saturday 23 April, starting at 10am. The golf venue is at La Envia near Roquestas de Mar and there are limited spaces available at €45 per person with teams of four allowed. All competitors are asked to wear plus fours, 1930s old-fashioned style golfing clothes, and you can even choose your own team (€180). And then, after your efforts out on the course, you will return to the Sports Bar, in Turre, for an auction and raffle to help raise money for the Vera Orphanage which needs a total of €15,000 to refurbish the toilets, baths and washrooms. Effectively, a brand new shower block is required. Please contact Dez on 677 161 705 or Alice on 620 876 488 or simply call into Alice’s Sports Bar in Turre to reserve your place… and of course, talk golf! It will be a great day all round… so please add your name to the list of entrants as soon as possible as numbers are restricted.Tony Matthews

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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

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Red Alert: Grey Squirrels Breach Protection Line A serious threat to Britain’s remaining red squirrels is advancing north as conservationists warn the native animals could be wiped out in a generation. Grey squirrels have succeeded in pushing the smaller red species out of most parts of England and Wales since being introduced from North America in the late 19th century. Greys have now breached what is known as the Highland Red Squirrel Protection Line running from Montrose on the east coast of Scotland to Inverary in the west. National Trust for Scotland’s nature adviser Lindsay Mackinlay said: “We are trying to stop greys before they expand into the core red squirrel areas. “We do that by trapping the greys and we also try to make sure the woodland is managed so it is red squirrel friendly.” There have been successes - a survey last year recorded red squirrels in Perthshire and Fife after years of absence. But now landowners are being called upon in the remote regions of the northwest Highlands to make their woodlands available for new populations.

At Pensthorpe Natural Park in Norfolk, a red squirrel breeding programme is helping to protect the animals. The biggest problem is a disease called the parapoxvirus, or squirrelpox, carried by some 60% of grey squirrels. Reserve manager Ed Bramham-Jones said: “They pass that onto the reds and it will kill a population very quickly. A squirrel can die within about 15 days.” He added: “Hopefully with a lot of conservationists and landowners working together we can try and stop that move up north by controlling the grey squirrels ... and looking at areas where we can protect them.” Three-quarters of the UK’s 160,000 red squirrels live in Scotland. Many of the others are protected on islands such as Anglesey and the Isle of Wight. lbc.co.uk

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“Her head had bled a little into the snow. The face was crushed and swollen, one eye reduced to a pucker, the other showing as a sliver of dull white distended lids.” A dramatic opening, the death of a beautiful supermodel in suspicious circumstances, having fallen from her Mayfair penthouse caused a big stir with the paparazzi. Detective Inspector Roy Carver and Detective Sergeant Eric Wardle were on the case. Lula Landy, like the late Princess Diana was one of the most photographed women in the world. It seems that both women were hounded to death by the pressure of celebrity and attention. Her death dominated the news showing her “flawless face, her lithe and sculpted body” but within three months “The frenzy wore itself into staleness.” Lula was an interesting character, having been adopted by a wealthy white family. She had been investigating her biological roots and had discovered a black half-brother who she had made contact with. She was expelled from school for dabbling in drugs and ran off to London to live rough with addicts. Her on-off boyfriend was an addict, violent at times, a musician called Evan Duffield and she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She had been signed up by Guy Some the fashion designer after winning a modelling contract worth 5 million pounds over 2 years. When she died she had accumulated a fortune of 10 million. Before her death there had been a row with Duffield and he became chief suspect but at this stage, the conclusion amounted to: “The poor cow jumped. There was no one else there.” No further investigation. Three months later we meet her adopted half-brother, John Bristow, a lawyer for Landry, May and Patterson. He chooses Cordoran Strike , Private Detective with an equally interesting past who is down on his luck. His military career came to an abrupt end with a serious injury when he lost part of his leg. His long term girlfriend and his turbulent relationship with Charlotte has finally floundered and he has nowhere to sleep other than his office in Denmark Street. His finances have hit rock-bottom and he has acquired a temp called Robin, intelligent and downto-earth who he cannot afford without any paying clients. Bristow seems to be the lifeline that Strike desperately needs. He chose Strike to reopen the case of Lula because of his connection

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with Charlie who was John’s adopted brother who died when he was 9 years of age. Strike and Charlie had been bosom friends for two months prior to Charlie’s fatal accident. “They say my sister killed herself. I don’t believe it.” Strike is initially sceptical and reluctant to take on the case having decided that the police investigation was thorough and he believed the final verdict of suicide. But he is interested to hear evidence from a neighbour, Tansy Bestigui who overheard a heated argument seconds before Lula died. She was convinced that Lula was pushed over her balcony. The police had dismissed her evidence because she had been taking cocaine. Strike takes on the case and he is offered twice the going rate which will partly solve his mountainous debts. A string of interviews with all of the characters who had had contact with Lula make it compelling reading and the suspense is kept ticking over until the finale which is likened to an Agatha Christie climax when the murderer is revealed, and all the facts of the case spilled out in thorough detail. Cormoran Strike comes out of this very well. He outwitted the police force and deserves our uttermost respect. By the end of the case his reputation has spread and he has clients coming to his dingy office. Things are looking up. You’ll have guessed by now that J.K. Rowling was the author. When she sent her manuscript anonymously to Orion Books it was rejected. The sequel was published recently: “The Silkworm” which I am sure will be as successful. Rowling is certainly a master storyteller and I loved it. Publisher: Sphere. ISBN: 978-0-7515-4925-6

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Stop the shivering

Think of shivering as a warning sign that you need to get yourself someplace warmer, fast. When your skin temperature drops, shivering kicks in to keep your core temperature from falling, too. The spasmodic contracting and relaxing of your muscles “consumes calories, and it generates heat” to replace the heat your body is losing through convection or conduction, Greenway said. But that means “once you start shivering, that’s your brain telling your body it’s time to get to a place where you’re warmer.” People with mild hypothermia will shiver, but those with moderate hypothermia may not. The body stops shivering when the muscle contractions are no longer effective in producing heat, he said. That means “as you get colder, shivering actually stops, so then your core body temperature just plummets.”

Stoke the furnace

Being well-fed — meaning consuming more calories than you’re burning — will help your body handle the cold better, according to Greenway. “It always helps to be well-fed in the backcountry when it’s cold,” he said. “This is all-important, to keep your blood sugar up enough to provide the energy you need to keep warm in a cold situation.” Staying hydrated is also key, Greenway said. “Your body will

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Just get used to it

You can acclimatize yourself to cold weather. “People who are outside a lot and spend time in the cold can actually reduce their ‘set point,’ it’s called, before they respond to cold,” Greenway said. The mechanism through which this reset happens is not fully understood, but a type of body fat called brown fat may play a role, recent research suggests. Unlike regular “white” body fat, that stores extra calories, brown fat actually consumes calories, and releases the energy as heat. Newborns and hibernating mammals have lots of brown fat, which is thought to generate heat in animals that cannot shiver. And studies in animals and humans have shown that cold acclimation increases brown fat’s heat-generating capacity. Some research also suggests that exposure to cold actually boosts the amount of brown fat in the body. Being physically fit also makes it easier for people to cope with cold, Greenway said. But being too thin can be a disadvantage, because body fat helps keep you warm. livescience.com. Loren Greenway, CEO of the Wilderness Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

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Motor Homes are normally built around a large van chassis and engine. Unfortunately the engines are not set up or tuned for optimum economy or power output for motor homes. Most manufacturers sell their vehicles all over the world and have to allow for differing conditions within each export market. Conditions such as climate, emissions regulations and fuel quality are all taken into account. They also have to take into account the average expectations of many commercial vehicle fleet buyers, who are quite happy to accept a compromise that copes adequately with average commercial use, not necessarily what is most effective when those same vehicles are converted for use as motorhomes. The great news is that today the engines on most turbo diesel engines can be tuned to increase the economy and performance without any component changes to the engine at all. Great Benefits Your vehicle’s throttle response is now sharper, turbo lag and flat spots have been eliminated, gear changes arrive sooner, your whole vehicle feels livelier, as though you had chosen the bigger engine option. These are just some of the benefits you will enjoy with a “Veloc Tuning” remap. How It is achieved by carefully changing the software within the vehicles “ECU” or “Engine Control Unit”. This is the brain of the engine that controls how the engine runs. How must air and fuel goes into the engine, the timing for the injection of the fuel, also the duration, and turbo boost pressure. All can be adjusted mostly by plugging into the vehicles “OBD” port or “On Board Diagnostics” port under the dashboard of the vehicle. Some vehicles require the ECU removing to make the tuning modification, and will take a little longer, but the end result is the same. Using state of the art equipment and the skill and training we have received, we can retune your engine to make these great improvements to save on fuel, and give very useful extra pulling power, also a smoother, happier running engine.

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A tiny Welsh start-up firm is taking on the giants of the industry with the unveiling of its hydrogen fuel cell car. Riversimple Movement, based in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, has spent 15 years working on the kooky carbonfibre Rasa - and now they have a street legal prototype that is ready for a public trial. Company founder Hugo Spowers said the vehicle was “simple, light and fun in every respect” and said he was not nervous about launching the car.

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Vehicles that are still under warranty are not a problem, as the small software changes cannot be detected. In the event of the ECU requiring removal with an under warranty vehicle, we have an alternative solution that works in a different way, that will not affect the warranty. This is in the form of a “DTM” or “Digital Tuning Module” that connects to the engines loom under the bonnet. These high grade units are programmed for every specific vehicle. A big advantage is that they can easily be removed without trace by the owner. They are not quite as effective as a remap of the ECU, but do work for under warranty vehicles very well in most cases. We supply and fit the DTM units on a try before you buy basis. The cost of the DTM is a little higher than some remapping, however still very good value at just 349€ fitted. For full tuning details for your motor home or car, check out our “Motor Home” section on our website.

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“We’re all feeling rather full of beans at the moment. A lot of things are falling into place. “The fact other people are doing hydrogen cars is good news for us.” Toyota launched the £66,000 Mirai at the end of 2014.

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Paul and the boys did well at the Jujitsu competition on Valentines Day. One gold, 2 silvers, a bronze and two trophies for the club. Five members of the Monte Chico Jujitsu grappling and MMA team competed in a tournament in Granada on Valentines day. Sam White who is an apprentice at Sophias gym in Arboleas competed in gi and no gi. He had some tough fights but brought home silver and a bronze medal and also won a trophy for the team. Sam’s dedication to the sport is amazing and an inspiration to others. Paul Ruddle took part in 3 bouts in gi and 3 with no gi.

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• Reading were the FA Cup 5th round giant-killers, beating WBA to reach the last eight for the fourth time in seven seasons. Hull drew at Arsenal ; Watford ko’d Leeds ; Everton won at Bournemouth, West Ham ousted Blackburn, Crystal Palace triumphed at Tottenham, Chelsea blitzed Manchester City and Manchester United visited Shrewsbury on Monday. • The draw for the quarter-finals (on 12/13 March) is: Arsenal /Hull v Watford, Everton v Chelsea, Reading v Crystal Palace and Shrewsbury/ Manchester United v West Ham. • In the Champions League this week it was Arsenal-Barcelona and Juventus-Bayern Munich yesterday and Dynamo Kiev-Manchester City and PSV-Atletico Madrid tonight, while tomorrow Liverpool (v Augsburg), Spurs (v Fiorentina) and Manchester United (v 1-2 Midtjylland) play the return legs of their round 32 Europa League ties. • Liverpool meet Manchester City in Sunday’s League Cup final at Wembley. • The top PL games this weekend are Leicester-Norwich, Manchester United-Arsenal, Southampton-Chelsea, Spurs-Swansea and West Ham-Sunderland; it’s Hull-Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship and BurtonWalsall in the FL1. • The Italian Cup semi-finals (1st/2nd March) feature AC Milan-Alessandria and Inter MilanJuventus. • Lionel Messi has now scored a record 301 La Liga goals for Barcelona and Gary Neville’s Valencia won third game on the bounce on Sunday. • The FA could scrap FA Cup replays and make League Cup

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