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Bank of Spain warns about impact of political uncertainty on the economy

New quarterly report forecasts growth, but not at the pace expected by the government. The Bank of Spain has just released its quarterly report on the Spanish economy. The Bank of Spain has just released its quarterly report on the Spanish economy. Carlos Rosillo The Spanish economy is slowing down. At least, that is the latest forecast from the Bank of Spain, which does not believe the government’s assertion that gross domestic product (GDP) will continue to grow at a pace of around 3% this year and the next. “In Spain, the information available is consistent with a gradual, moderate slowdown in activity from the high pace of expansion sustained throughout 2015,” reads the central bank’s quarterly economic report, released on Friday. The report authors also note that even though their downward revision to 2.7% is moderate, “the balance of risks surrounding this baseline scenario has worsened considerably in recent months.” Doubts over the future course of economic policies may have a negative bearing on private agents’ spending decisions BANK OF SPAIN QUARTERLY REPORT Chief among these risks is political uncertainty, said the central lender. This concern mirrors misgivings by the European Commission regarding the stalemate in Spain, which is yet to name a new prime minister following

inconclusive elections in December.

“Doubts over the future course of economic policies may have a negative bearing on private agents’ spending decisions, especially if the current situation of uncertainty extends over time,” says the report, which is part of the Bank of Spain’s Economic Bulletin. The report also makes a note of geopolitical and financial market tensions at the international level, which could have an impact on Spain’s economy. In line with Brussels, the Bank of Spain is recommending that the country do more to balance its accounts and contain spending. “These developments highlight the need for economic policies to give priority both to seeing through fiscal consolidation, which is essential for maintaining confidence, and to persevering with the application of structural reforms that reduce the vulnerabilities of the Spanish economy and enable its future growth capacity to be enhanced.” If confirmed, the expected slowdown in economic growth will represent an added difficulty in the quest to reduce Spain’s public deficit from 5.2% of GDP in 2015. http://elpais.com/

Disneyland Paris technician found dead inside haunted house attraction

Police have launched an investigation after a member of staff at Disneyland Paris was found dead in its “haunted house” attraction. The unnamed technician is thought to have been electrocuted as he tried to mend a faulty light fitting inside the resort’s Phantom Manor ride. The 45-year-old was discovered unconscious by his colleagues at around 9am on Saturday, French newspaper Le Parisien reported. The lighting engineer was declared dead an hour later with preliminary examinations revealing the cause was accidental. The ride will remain closed until at least Wednesday while police conduct a thorough examination of potential further dangers to staff and the public. Phantom Manor is one of the Paris resort’s busiest attractions and features an array of special effects and audio-animatronics. Patrick Maldidier, a union representative at the theme park, told French newspaper Le Parisien that the man was hugely popular and “always smiling”. Disneyland Paris told The Independent it was “truly saddened to learn of the passing of one of our Cast Members, and our hearts go out to his family

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Two men and a woman have been arrested in central Spain on suspicion they caused an airliner that had taken off from Madrid’s airport to turn back, police said in a statement Saturday. The incident occurred Dec. 14 when Spain’s airport authority received a call with a recorded voice threatening a flight bound for Sao Paulo, Brazil from Barajas using phrases including “today people will die” in Spanish and “Allah is great” in Arabic, the statement said. On board were 315 passengers and 16 crew. The plane was escorted back to the airport by Spanish air force fighters. A runway was closed as passengers and cargo were inspected, but police found no explosives and the incident was declared a false alarm. The call was traced to a

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Giant fireball streaks over Spain ‘turning night into day’

A fireball that shone ten times brighter than the moon was spotted at 4.26am on Thursday and captured on video from La Hita Observatory in Toledo. Described as an “especially spectacular” display, the meterorite could be seen hitting the Earth’s atmosphere from Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, Valencia, Murcia and Andalucia. José María Mateido, an astrophysist

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ONLINE film and TV network Netflix will produce a period drama based entirely in Spain next year, which will be shown in 190 countries. Sources from the channel say filming will start this year in the Spanish capital and the series will hit the small screen in 2017. As yet, no title, characters or possible cast have been revealed, other than that it will be based in 1920s' Madrid and centred on the lives of four very different women who are taken on to work in a telephone operating centre. These four women travel from their different native locations in Spain to live and work in the metropolis, in what was at the time a cutting-edge professional role within Madrid's burgeoning telecommunications revolution. Naturally, the lives of the main characters and those around them are never far from jealousy, envy and betrayal, hunger for success at any cost, friendship, love, and dreams shattered and realised. The drama will be brought to Netflix customers' screens by Bambú Productions, which has already created Spanish period series including Gran Hotel and Velvet, but the new show is expected to be the most international one yet to

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It quite amuses me at times how often folk explain that they don’t need to go to Church to be a Christian. And of course they’re absolutely right; it’s entirely possible to be a Christian and never attend any Church, just as it’s perfectly possible for a couple to be married without ever living together. It is, as I say possible, but extremely stressful and most unusual. For being married normally suggests a loving and trusting relationship, only truly fulfilled in being together. And whilst absence may indeed make the heart grow fonder, yet true love suffers considerable agony during periods of enforced separation, and few would choose to unnecessarily extend the time they spend away from those they love. And like a marriage, true Christianity’s a relationship built on love and trust, rather than just a belief. A marriage without love is necessarily empty and unfulfilling and the same is true of Christianity. For if I really believe that Jesus loved so much that he gave his all, suffering the worst that inhumanity could throw at him in my place, paying the penalty for all the wrong I have ever thought, said or done, then surely I cannot but respond with at least some love in return. For me to do otherwise must necessarily

pour doubt on my alleged faith, which must as a result look pretty empty, unfulfilling and worthless. So yes, it’s possible that I could be a Christian and not go to Church, to listen to his word, to give time for prayer, to celebrate his death as he instructed in the taking of bread and wine and to meet with others who similarly acknowledge their debt of love and service for everything Christ achieved for us all. It’s possible; but I believe extremely difficult, painful and stressful for anyone who really appreciates what it means to be Christian, and not a situation I would lightly choose, any more than I’d choose to live apart from my wife. 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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In Their Easter Bonnets

Eleanor and Gilly's Monday Afternoon Line Dance Class at Maloan's Bar in Albox, held their 8th Annual Easter Bonnet Parade on Easter Monday Afternoon. Although there have been seven previous parades, this was the first one to be held at Bar Maloan's. Class organisers Eleanor Tolman and Gilly Elliott-Binns were both pleased and surprised to find that so many class members had joined in to the spirit of the event. The event this year was judged by Smooth fm radio presenter Ray Peters, Jeanette Randalls and F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone) Vice Secretary Pauline Marshall. The judges this year had a particularly difficult job to do this year, because of the astoundingly high standard of bonnets entered. The winning bonnets this year were in reverse order - 3rd Lyn Williams, 2nd Ann Green and the winner was Doreen Rose. All winners received boxes of biscuits and wine plus complimentary tickets for future Line Dance Classes. However, everyone in the class was a winner this year, because everyone who attended received an Easter Egg from the organisers. In addition F.A.C.E. were also winners, because it was decided that a Raffle would

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A little over 30 years ago in 1985; a song was released alongside a cinematic video. The film featured the actor Donald Sutherland who plays Wilhelm Reich and Kate Bush who plays Reich’s son Peter. The song was of course Cloudbusting and is based on real events. Kate Bush had read Peter’s book A Book of Dreams nine years prior and said the book had called to her from the shelf. Written through his childhood eyes the book describes Peter’s relationship with his father. Bush says further that his father was the magic in his life and taught everything to Peter; including to be open-minded and not to put up barriers. Sadly when Wilhelm Reich was taken away by the FBI and later imprisoned in 1956 Peter realised that adults were not infallible. Reich left Hitler’s Germany via Norway on the last ship to sail to America before war broke out just days later in 1939. The United States was supposedly safe yet he was first arrested in 1941 and sent to Ellis Island prisoner as a suspected fascist sympathiser. He was released a few weeks later as it was a case of mistaken identity. Reich was a famed psychoanalyst and credited with starting the ‘Sexual Revolution,’ a term he first coined. He invented the Orgone accumulator that supposedly stored the sexual energy of any patient who went inside it. This energy would then be released inside the box and so he claimed; cure illnesses including cancer. This machine proved

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his undoing. R e i c h also turned the box inside out so energy could be directed out and up. This would dispel another force he called Deadly Orgone Radiation which he said created desertification. Using fifteen foot aluminium pipes and electric cables that were put into containers of water; Reich claimed the machine would create rain and called it the Cloudbuster. In summer 1953 during a drought in Maine; Two Blueberry farmers hired Reich to save their fruit crop. The farmers paid up when rain fell the next morning. In Bush’s video the rain is witnessed by Reich as he’s driven away by the FBI. Reich’s Orgone Accumulator meanwhile was being investigated as a potential fraudulent product by the FDA. Hilariously’ a professor from Oregon who’d bought one said he suspected it was a scam but it kept his wife quiet for four hours a day whilst she sat in it. Eventually in 1954 the FDA banned the interstate shipment of the devices nor any promotional material. Reich complied with the order but in 1956 whilst he was away; the FDA set up a sting operation. One of his assistants fell for it and posted a spare part to another State. Reich and the assistant were arrested and eventually

imprisoned. Before being locked up they both had to return to their workshop and destroy the five machines there whilst the FDA witnessed them do it. Two months later to add insult to injury the FDA ordered that six tons of Reich’s books be burned. Reich had to pay for the lorry and a team of three to deliver the literature to an incinerator where again the FDA witnessed the destruction. Reich said it was a similar feeling to a condemned man being ordered to dig his own grave. This final act has been described as the worst act of censorship in the history of the US. A month before being released Reich wrote to his son Peter to arrange a restaurant to meet for dinner in to celebrate. Sadly Wilhelm Reich suffered a fatal heart attack before being released and his son never saw him again. In Kate Bush’s video the arrest of Reich is shown plus the destruction of his work. As a subtle homage – Kate’s character Peter is fleetingly glimpsed taking a book from his father’s pocket as he is being taken away. That book is The Book of Dreams which Peter wrote in 1973.

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turre

Fabulous one bed apartment with Juliet balconies and great views over the main square of Turre. This spacious apartment is immaculate and in a great location.

new to the market 165,000€

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OLV894

OLV1106

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57,000€

lubrin

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a private country property set in a beautiful landscape, overlooking rolling countryside, yet walking distance to a local Restaurant/Bar.

This lovely detached villa is located in an elevated location. Finca Autillo is a fine looking and spacious property boasting 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private pool and sits on a sizable plot of just under 50,000m2. This unique property is just minutes from the popular market town of Lubrin.

new to the market

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OLV1108

This characterful village property is located in the centre of Serena village with its own parking. This beautifully renovated property has open plan areas, plenty of style and lots of original features throughout.

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85,000€

320,000€

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REF ARB3VC24 PRICE €154,995

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REF ARB3VL08 PRICE €159,950

Great value 3 bed 3 bath detached villa in Arboleas with superb elevated views, private pool, lock up store, shady carport, full air-con, covered terrace with full fly screens and just a 4 minute drive into the village centre.

1 bed 1 bath penthouse apartment in Turre with terrace and private roof solarium with superb mountain views. Lots of outside space, air-con, communal pool, underground parking and private store. Walking distance to amenities.

REDUCED! 3 bed 2 bath detached villa near Arboleas with elevated views, private pool, fly free dining area, car port, covered terraces and plenty of off road parking. A well-presented home with large plot and a huge dayroom looking over the pool.

REF ZUR3VM05 PRICE €234,950

REF ALB3V10 PRICE €175,000

REF GAL2AN14 PRICE €109,950

A simply stunning 3 bed 3 bath detached villa near Zurgena & Arboleas. The luxury villa includes a 10m x 5m private pool, extended covered dining terraces, private aspect, outside kitchen, shower & toilet block, double carport, dayroom - 2nd lounge BBQ area and so much more!

REDUCED! A very private detached villa with garage and private pool situated in the countryside of Albox. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Kitchen/ Diner, Large Garage & Storage, Mature Gardens and Enclosed Plot, Separate Olive Grove and just 4km from Albox. Fully legal.

Stunning 2 bed 2 bath ground floor corner apartment with 204m2 garden in Los Gallardos. Many extras including A/C and central heating throughout, fitted wardrobes, large terraces, sun room, covered outdoor dining room, underground parking, communal pool and more!

REF TUR2A37 PRICE €79,950

REF ARB3VL17 PRICE €152,950

REF VAL3TD01 PRICE €175,000

A two bedroom first floor apartment in Turre finished to an excellent standard with two separate terraces and many extras including fitted wardrobes, hot & cold air conditioning, an enormous lock up storeroom and much more.

Lakes Vega built 3 bed 2 bath villa in Arboleas 120m2 build, 623m2 walled plot, fitted wardrobes, air-con, pellet burning fireplace, sun room, fly screens 8m x 4m pool, a 4m x 3m casita store, extended terracing , large roof terrace with great views and a well-established garden

Impressive 3 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse with frontline golf views in Valle del Este golf resort. 149m² build over two floors. Large terraces, fantastic mountain and golf course views, allocated parking and storage room, beautiful communal gardens and 2 communal swimming pools

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SM022 REDUCED PRICE 110,000€ NEAR ARBOLEAS

Delightful detached villa in a prime location walking distance to the local bars, cafes and the many amenities of the beautiful village of Almanzora. Features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom , stunning mature garden setting , fully fenced/walled and at the recently reduced price represents fantastic value for money.

SM030

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SM045

NEW LISTING 65,000€

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120,000€ ALMANZORA

Detached villa in excellent order , features 3 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms Set in a beautiful mountain backdrop on the outskirts of Cantoria , prime location as walking distance to the many amenities of the town including bars, cafes, medical centre , school and much more. The 1000m2 plot is fully fenced/walled and in excellent order , plenty of room for a pool , this property represent excellent value for money.

Tel: 950 064 584 609 199 394

Traditional detached cortijo in small hamlet of homes and only a short drive to Arboleas. Features 4 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms , and 800m2 plot. (Option available to buy additional land) Requires some renovation hence the amazing price for such a large quality home, must be viewed to appreciate

MOUNTAIN VIEWS , CLOSE TO AMENITIES

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SM042

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 5 mins drive to the nearest main market town of Albox.

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sM032

Mountain Views

REDUCED PRICE 94,950€ LIMARIA

Detached village home walking distance to local bar and swimming pool Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and many original and stunning features including 3 courtyards, beautiful mosaic walls with unique aspects. Close to the town of Tjola with all amenities you would require including bars, cafes , medical centre, banks and post offices. Must be viewed to appreciate.

sM046 NEW LISTING 175,000€

Detached villa with stunning mountain views in mature garden setting Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , 700m2 plot, 8x4 swimming pool and is in excellent order Walking distance to a local bar/cafe and in ideal location as only 15 minute drive to either Albox one way or Huercla Overa the other way. Early viewing advised as popular location.

RENTAL SECTION RSM018

albox

GROUNDFLOOR APARTMENT WITH COURTYARD

MAR998

350€ PCM RENTAL PIEDRA AMARILLA

3 bedroom , 1 bathroom ground floor apartment with garage, small courtyard and barbeque area Set in prime location as walking distance to the many amenities of the town of Albox, off street parking available in addition to garage. This property is furnished and in immaculate order Available immediately and long term

STUNNING Detached villa

450PCM RENTAL

Detached villa in excellent order features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Set on large corner plot of 1000m2 with mature garden setting not overlooked Walking distance to local bars and only 10 minute drive to the market town of Albox This property is unfurnished and available long term

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Bedar

130.000€

ANDALUSIAN FARMHOUSE. Charming 75 m², 2-bed renovated farmhouse with stunning views situated in the village of Bedar in the Sierra de Levante Almeriense. The farmhouse dominates the region with unbeatable views and has 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a lounge-dining room with an open fireplace, an open style kitchen, airconditioning, a private pool, a barbecue and about 8600 m² of land with planted fruit trees. The beach is 30 minutes away and the village of Bedar with all services just a few minutes. Easy access to the motorway

248.000€

Pulpi

Cuevas del Almanzora Detached House Lovely 88 m², 2-bed chalet situated in the small village of Los Penares just 5 minutes from the town and 10 minutes from the beach. It has 2 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 1 bathroom, a lounge-dining room with an open fireplace, a fully

117.000€

fitted kitchen, a covered porch and air-conditioning. The plot is 1000 m².

Detached House. Beautiful 95 m² 3 bed villa set on a 400 m² plot of situated just a few minutes from the village. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious lounge-dining room with access to a nice terrace with great mountainviews, a living room, a fitted kitchen with appliances and a laundry room. The property comes partially furnished and with air conditioning. The 400 m² fenced plot is located just minutes from the village and 5 minutes from the beach and several golf courses.

Prices from 99.638€ to 124.152€

Promotion of bungalows and duplexes from 84 m² to 102 m² and with 2 or 3 bedrooms situated near the beach, many with sea views. They have 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lounge-dining room, a kitchen, a terrace, a private garden and preinstallation of air conditioning. The urbanization has a communal swimming pool and gardens is a short walk from the beach, the promanarde and the bars and restaurants of the area.

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€72,000

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

Mojácar playa

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2 bed / 2 bath Apartment with large terrace and underground parking place. Communal pool. Sold fully furnished. Ref.1672

€119,000 Mojácar playa

2 bed / 2 bath Country Villa overlooking the mountains. Living with wood burner and fully fitted kitchen. Land: 3 hectares. Ref.1680

€157,500 MOJACAR PLAYA

Well-appointed 3 bed / 2 bath Villa with pool on plot of 400 m2. Air con, log burner and under floor heating on upper level. Close to amenities. Ref. 1679

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€389,000

Contemporary 5 bed / 3 bath villa with pool, garage and terraces on plot of 513 m2 in La Parata. High standing. Ref.1650

GARRUCHA

Great 2 bed / 1,5 bath 4th floor Apartment located in the high street near the promenade, beach, 2 supermarkets and amenities. Lift. Ref.1678

€120,000 Mojácar playa

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

€153,000

Panoramic sea views. 2 bed / 1 bath apartment with 2 terraces near amenities, new promenade and beach. Ref. 1669

Los Gallardos €399,000 mojacar playa

Andalusian style 3 bed / 2 bath villa on plot of 685 m2 set in the main street of the village. Wooden beams, fireplace and terraces. Full of character. Ref.1655

€87,000

€520,000

Gorgeous 3 bed / 3 bath villa with pool, garage and 1 bed apartment on plot of 969 m2. Very short distance to beach and amenities. Ref.1670

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The Alquerian Plumber is simple, he is a complete idiot. Manuel

Getting a plumber in Madrid or Bilbao is a relatively simply affair. The plumbers are reliable and courteous. In other parts of Spain it is more difficult, in Almería, forget it and wash it in the nearest stream. In Alqueria just hope for miracles. There are many plumbers listed in the Alquerian Tradesman Directory unfortunately a phone call to one goes something like this. (Translated from the original Alquerian into English by Pedro Barmyescrito). Frantic housewife. “Hello is that ???????? the plumber” Plumber. “Yes” Frantic housewife. “My cellar is flooding, my children are treading water and the electrics have fused. The water is causing the house to subside and a very large, ugly fish is swimming around my dining room table”. Plumber. “Not to worry, it’ll be fine, you’ll see”. Frantic housewife. “Will you come at once”. Plumber. “Yes, not to worry”. ‘Click’, end of conversation. It is only then that ‘Frantic Housewife’ has realised that the plumber hasn’t asked for an address. The phrase ‘Not to worry’ when translated from the original Alquerian into English has a second meaning which is ‘Not a bloody chance’. At least not when there is wine and tapas on offer and it is always on offer. One plumber however defies convention and always attends when a speed and alacrity which is touching. The reason

Tuboroto has flooded more homes than a tsunami. He has the ability to inspire confidence, he knows all the keywords that plumbers use, he hasn’t got the faintest idea what they mean but he knows them. His Great-grandfather was in charge of the plumbing system on the ‘Titanic’. Contrary to popular belief it wasn’t an iceberg that let in all that water in was a simple leak in the third-engineers loo. Manuel’s Greatgrandfather attended the call. When called he usually arrives within the hour, the poor unsuspecting householder is impressed and amazed at the speed of response. Grinning Manuel will then be led to the troublesome piece of plumbing. Here the householder gets an inkling as to the ineptitude of our worthy ‘fontanero’ as he usually fails to recognise such things as valves, stopcocks, baths and sinks. He once ‘fixed’ the boiler in the town hall. The council are still filling in the hole. His speciality is looking for gas leaks with a cigarette lighter. Manuel favours the ‘Zippo’ lighter for this task as the flames is bigger which makes it easier to find the leak. He always finds it necessary to talk to himself in a light hearted and jolly fashion. Even the occasional explosion can’t dampen his good humour and he can often be seen leaving burning and partially destroyed buildings with a song on his lips and joy in his heart. This above is based on a real occurrence, the names have however been changed.

Swings and Roundabouts

I’ve always thought that a day when I don’t discover something new is a day partially wasted. It doesn’t have to be anything spectacular, like the solution to String Theory, or the source of the Nile; it can be something much more useful, such as how to pour milk out of a cardboard carton without splashing. I should know everything there is to know in the Universe, but for the Swings and Roundabouts Effect. I can, for instance, learn a new Spanish word in the morning only to have forgotten it again by the next day, or even the same afternoon. What I gain on the Swings of knowledge I lose on the Roundabouts of memory! However, I have learnt a few things over the last weeks, and some of them have stuck. I have learned to Rest. I can now recline on the sofa and watch with interested detachment as the dust bunniesof discarded dog and cat hair swirl around the floor in the breeze before coming to a halt in a corner. I used to have to arm myself with pan and brush and pursue them relentlessly, but now I leave them be – I can sweep them up tomorrow, they’ll still be there! I have learnt the advantages of removable hair. It is so simple to put it on, give it a bit of a pat, and presto! I’m ready! It is virtually maintenance-free, and I never have a bad hair day. Another advantage is time and expensively heated water saved when showering. I never realised before how long this took me,

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING...

April 2016

Harissa chicken traybake

You only need five ingredients to create this spicy, healthy, low-calorie chicken dish Ingredients 3 tbsp harissa ½ x 500g pot low-fat natural yogurt 4 skinless chicken breast, slashed 1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into long wedges 2 red onion, cut into wedges

method Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Mix 2 tbsp of the harissa with 3 tbsp of the yogurt. Rub all over the chicken breasts and set aside to marinate while you start the veg. Toss the squash and the onions with remaining harissa, mixed with 2 tbsp oil (sunflower, vegetable or olive

is fine), and some seasoning in a large roasting tin. Roast for 10 mins. Remove veg from the oven, add the chicken to the tin, then roast for a further 20-25 mins until the chicken and veg are cooked through. Serve with the remaining yogurt on the side, and a big bowl of couscous or rice.

Sally Sally

950 132 048

Delicatessen & Bakery

DAILY SPECIALS & TAKEAWAY • Pork Pies • Scotch Eggs • Potato Salad • Paninis & toasted Sandwiches • Coronation Chicken Salad

• Cottage Pie • Lasagne • Quiche • Chocolate & Cream Cakes • Apple Pie

All homemade on our premises

Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm Local 29, Las Buganvillas (Next to Paws)

SUMMER OPENING HOURS from 25th MARCH

MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 12-LATE ● SUNDAY 12-5pm ● CLOSED WEDNESDAYS ENJOY OUR TASTY BAR SNACKS ON THE TERRACE DAILY

GRAND NATIONAL SATURDAY 9TH APRIL Live on the BIG SCREEN with Sweepstake. Race Starts 6:15pm

CURRY - OKE

Curry starting from 4pm. Karaoke with GRAHAM D from 8pm

COME ALONG ENJOY AND PLAY ON OUR BRAND NEW POOL TABLE, DARTS BOARD, TABLE TENNIS OR OUR PETANCA LANE. FANCY WATCHING SPORT THEN WE HAVE AN 11’ X 8 ‘ SCREEN WITH SKY. FREE WIFI AND PLAY STATION AREA FOR THE CHILDREN CALL AMANDA /STUART ON 642 103 893 / 642 520 714 FOR RESERVATIONS OR FURTHER INFORMATION LOCATION ON GOOGLE MAPS UNDER EL TEATRO

week days a OPEN 7

NEW VEGETARIAN MENU

cous-cous, risottos, vegetable lasagne, fresh pasta, pizzas, soya burgers, vegetable soups, vegetable pies, tofu salads, all serve with fresh vegetables and potatoes or rice.

MENU DEL NOCHE

Open Daily 9:30am til Late. Tuesday-Thursday evenings only.

Breakfasts and Snacks served daily Menu Tapas Tuesday & Thursday Evenings

Full English Breakfast Large 4.50€, Small 3€ Friday Fish And Chips 6€ Saturday Homemade Pie Chips & Gravy

20OZ T-BONE STEAK, 16OZ BEEF ENTRECOTE, 12OZ PORK TENDERLOIN, ROASTED LAMB SHANK & sHOULDER, ROASTED PORK KNUCKLE AND MORE. SERVED 7PM - 10PM

from 3.95€ different exciting fillings each week, take away available.

SUNDAY ROAST MENU DEL DIA

Friday 8th April, 8pm - Karaoke with Graham D

4 COURSES WITH BOTTLE OF RIOJA WINE PER COUPLE, COFFEE INCLUDED, ROAST LAMB SHOULDER AND PORK KNUCLE, 20OZ T-BONE STEAK, 12OZ ENTRECOTE, 10OZ PORK TENDERLOIN, ROAST POTATOES & FRESH VEGETABLES. SERVED 1PM - 4PM

Booking Recommended

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Sunday Roast 7.95€ for 2 courses Horse Riding Special

2 hour trek including 2 course Sunday roast with glass of wine/beer just 25€ pp. Call to reserve.

Free mini bus service available call for details. Free wifi BT and Sky Sports Call Linda for more information Tel: 642 947 182 Plaza de Constitucion S/N Par taloa plazabarpartaloa for up and coming events

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING... The Yellow Stone Bar

Warm chickpea, chorizo & pepper salad

Mesón de

Irene

method Cut the chorizo into 3cm thick slices. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook the chorizo for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until the edges start to crisp and it has released its red oil. Tip the chickpeas into the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until hot. Add the peppers and cook for a few minutes until everything's juicy. Remove from the heat, stir in the coriander, ladle into two bowls and top each with a spoonful of yogurt.

Ingredients 200g chorizo 1 tbsp olive oil 410g can chickpea, drained and rinsed 250g jar roasted mixed pepper , drained and roughly chopped handful coriander leaves, chopped 2 tbsp natural yogurt

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 30th april

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN APRIL

Buy one fillet meal at 10€ get the 2nd half price. Booking essential

(Fillet is available on the menu everyday of the week for 10€)

Saturday 16th April

Tel: 634 332 228 Email: ysb1@albox-online.net

Restaurant - Bar ida

Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old

Traditionally Cooked Sunday Lunch

ROADRUNNER in the Garden

Roast Beef, Pork, Chicken, Honey Roast Gammon (and now Roast Lamb available at a supplement)

BBQ Ribeye steak meal, homemade Jack Daniels BBQ ribs or plated burger meal (book to reserve your table)

Available 12:30pm - 4pm

Full Menu Available ALL DAY, EVERY DAY from 10am - 9pm, Sunday 5pm-9pm

Fridays Atlantic Cod Fillet with Handcut Chips & Peas

This Sunday Quiz Theme

“and now for something completely different”

Starts at 6pm

We are here

Albox

Monday - Saturday 10am - Late ● Sunday 12 - Close Avenida Europa, Cucador (Above The Attic) ● 950 634 562

Arboleas Zurgena La Alfoquia

Mojacar

E15

1km

La Vida

Cucador Huercal Overa

Junc 547

April 2016

& entertaining about and out

La Cena

would like to invite you to sample the exciting new additions to the already successful menú of the night. With 4 new additions per the 3 course taking it to 11 starters 10 mains, and 9 sweets. With additions to include more choice for the high volume of gluten free people. Still priced at the value beating 10.95€ for 3 courses, including a carafe of wine for 2 people. Full al-carte still available. Please call for reservation.

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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

thai new year

www.barcielos.es

Thursday 14th April 6pm, Come and Celebrate with a 4 course set meal including wine for just €19,99pp Choose from a choice of 4 set meals from our brand new menu.

All dishes are authentic and we can also cater for seafood lovers, vegetarians and gluten free dishes Bar Cielos also caters for private parties, weddings, and any other personal event. Call us now for a quote or email us your requirements at barcielos@hotmail.com

All Live Premiership Football Shown Here All enquiries to Glenn at barcielos@hotmail.com or call 634 393 235 / 850 991 315

Salón de Gourmets 2016

Annual Trade Fair Represents the “Taste of Spain”. The 30th edition of the Salón de Gourmets gets underway next week in Madrid, bringing the best of Spanish gastronomy to the more than 80,000 visitors who flock here year after year. Held at the city’s IFEMA convention center from April 4th-7th, the upcoming edition of this prestigious international event will boast nearly 1,400 exhibitors, 35,000 products (of which 1,100 are new this year), and at least 92 importers from 25 different countries (Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland,

La Cena

Puerto Rico, South Africa, the UK, Russia, Uruguay, Vietnam, Sweden, the United States, Finland, Lithuania France, Japan, Austria, the Netherlands and Portugal). What’s more, Grupo Gourmets, the organizers of this massive professional trade fair, estimate that the 2016 edition will generate a total of some 200 million euros in both direct and indirect business. It’s not surprising, therefore, that the list of product categories is even more extensive and varied this year – representing a huge range of Spanish foods and wines, in addition to the latest cooking equipment, tools, uniforms and kitchenware, among other things. Another draw for visitors is the long list of parallel events that will be taking place next week, including

tasting opportunities, cooking demonstrations, round table discussions, workshops and a wide variety of competitions like the annual Dehesa de Extremadura Ham Carving Competition, the “Glorioso” Spanish Sommeliers’ Championship, and the “GourmetQuesos” Best Spanish Cheeses Competition, to name a few. Other highlights of this fair – which is exclusively for professionals – include the not-to-miss wine and olive oil tasting areas known as the Tunél de Vino (wine tunnel) and the Oleoteca, respectively. More information about this event is available at www. gourmets.net. http://www.foodswinesfromspain.com/

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

The Yellow Stone Bar

Restaurante

Albox

menu del noche €10.95

Includes a carafe 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

OPENING HOURS: Monday: 6pm til late. Tuesday-Sunday: 12noon til late. Friday: 11am til late

Bar-Restaurante

LA PALMERA

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

SUNDAY ROAST 3 COURSES ONLY 8.50 € WEDNESDAY 4PM - 7PM, FISH AND CHIPS BOOKING RECOMMENDED “SAVE THE DATE” Saturday april 16th - dominic doolittle food available

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

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Tel: 950 121 936

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I WOULD LIKE TEN BAGS OF CEMENT QUISIERA DIEZ SACOS DE CEMENTO ALSO, I NEED SOME BRICKS TAMBIÉN NECESITO ALGUNOS LADRILLOS COULD I SEE ANY WALL TILES FOR THE BATHROOM? ¿PODRÍA VER ALGUNOS AZULEJOS PARA EL CUARTO DE BAÑO? HOW MANY SQUARE METRES DO YOU NEED? ¿CUANTOS METROS CUADRADOS NECESITA? COULD YOU TELL ME YOUR ADDRESS WHERE TO TAKE IT? ¿PODRÍA DECIRME SU DIRECCIÓN DONDE LLEVARLO? DO YOU KNOW ANY RELIABLE BUILDER IN THIS AREA? ¿CONOCE ALGÚN CONSTRUCTOR DE CONFIANZA EN ESTA ZONA? COULD YOU GIVE ME AN ESTIMATE? ¿PODRÍA DARME UN PRESUPUESTO? HOW MUCH DO I OWE YOU? ¿CUANTO LE DEBO? 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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Email: info@solymarspain.com

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

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION BRANCH 1359

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

Wacky Races Villaricos

Date Saturday 14th May 2016 Anyone wishing to enter a team or advertise in the programme please contact via e-mail: wackyracesvillaricos@gmail.com Facebook: wackyracesvillaricos Or by visiting Bar La Plaza Villaricos

CARERS Harmony Carers 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 634 333 290 Bar Roselada is located on the Albox to Arboleas Road just pass Happy Garden Restaurant.

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Royal British Legion Mojacar Branch

Social Events for April Friday 8th Fish and Chips Quiz at Oasis Palomares from 7.30pm Saturday 23rd St Georges Day Lunch at Bellavista, Mojacar Playa at 1.30pm Friday 29th Fish and Chips Quiz Beachcomber Mojacar Playa 7:30pm for 8:30pm Branch meets first and Third Thursdays of the Month at the Artesan Centre. For more details on Social events contact Eileen on Tele: 950 462 376 or 634 321 507

Monthly Raffle Prize Winners For March 2016 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 Antony Watts Eurowise – A €15 Voucher Olga & Neil Bunting Pricebusters – A €15 Voucher Eileen & Trevor Littlewood Winning tickets drawn by Marilyn Liddell APSA shop volunteer.

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.

TSB GOLF SOCIETY PLUS FOURS

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

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

Sellers Jean & Mac Keith Shop Total Collected

44 56 2 € 102

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. Many Thanks for your continued support . Keith Roberts

Animal charities sponsored walk Sunday 17th April

Meet in Plaza Mayor, near the church in Albox at 3 : 30 pm. Walk starts 4 pm. The walk is 5 k maximum on the Rambla. Sponsor forms from the APSA and Puppy Rescue shops in Albox and stalls at Los Llanos Saturday market. Don’t have a dog to walk ? APSA can supply - just let us know when you collect a form.

The APSA charity AGM

will take place at Maloans in Albox on Wednesday 13th April at 2.30pm. Everyone welcome, come along to find out about this Albox animal charity, maybe you would like to help us in some way? Please come along for a chat to find out about the animal shelter, shop, fostering, fundraising etc. You can join the charity or renew your membership, everyone welcome, only members can vote.

FREEMASONS of Turre.....

This week, The Lodge of Unity, Almeria Lodge, Unity Royal Arch Chapter, MARK Master Masons & Royal Ark Mariners combined to make a charitable donation of 1,400 Euros to the Vera Food Bank. The donation was in response to a request for assistance in the purchase of a van to be used in the daily/ weekly collection and distribution of food to the needy of Vera, Los Gallardos and Turre. Mario, the Director of the Vera Food Bank says that they are currently helping over 2,000 needy families in the area. The Lodges all meet in the Hostal Rural, Turre.

New Paws.Patas shop now open in Huercal-Overa

Come and visit us at En La Calle Carrill 24, a few hundred metres behind the theatre. Donations Urgently needed. Local delivery service available. Tel: 634 318 688 More information can be found on our website at www.paws-patas.org

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SOL CLASSIFIEDS for sale

advertise your unwanted items up to 300€ for free email: sales@soltimes.com by thursday 5pm

NEW UNOPENED BOX EPSON ALL IN ONE PRINTER EXPRESSION XP 332 [amazon price £54 plus post] 50€ (ALBANCHEZ AREA) Tel: 950 122 384 Deep seated made to measure sofa with feather filled cushions, coil springs, light blue loose cover. Good condition 70€. Tel: 950 958 123/699 555 529 3 seater and 2 seater sofas plus 2 arm chairs English made, superb quality ex. con all matching in cream material 275€ can be delivered

Albox area. Tel: 634 337 185 Sonashi Radiant Buton Gas Heater – excellent cond. Very modern design 45€, Epson EX215 all in one Printer, lots of spare ink 40€ Tel: 677 011 077 – (Cuevas de Almanzora) SPARE WHEEL with brand new tyre 185 x 65 fit Nissan Primera Estate or similar vehicle 30€, DOG GUARD adjustable fit any estate car 15€, POKER TABLE seats 8 with chip tray and drink holders brand new still in box with carrying bag. 55€, NISSAN ESTATE AUTOMATIC 1999 - Head Gasket Set with new set of head bolts, expensive in Spain business opportunity cheap at 100€, EXPRESSO COFFEE MAKER Makes 2 cups Orbegozo Roma hardly used 30€ OVNO 950 479 464. 30 square metres white marble pieces, British Food Store suitable for paths or crazy in Roquetas De Mar is paving. Near Albox, Buyer regrettably for sale due to ill collects, 70€ Tel: 633 554 487 health. Genuine enquiries only please. Scaletric set, many ex tras,inc,crossovers,lap No time wasters. counter,flyover,plus 4 extra Contact Maureen for more information cars, good condition 40€, 70 LP

BUSINESS FOR SALE

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baby equipment hire

Steve Hayes Informatica

Servicing / Repairs

BABY HIRE

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

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records for sale, mainly 60/70s €30, Alfoquia Tel 628 629 694 Large mirror with gold wooden frame 86cmx112cm good condition 45€, good condition oval wooden coffee table 70cmx118cm 30€.Bag of 100 silver three pennies 15€.1960’s Bus conductors ticket machine working order 50€. Palomares Area Tel: 634 329 546 Large parasol with heavy base—55€ ono, as new 3 bar gas fire with orange gas bottle 60€ ono, Tel: 630 892 049 4 stroke petrol mower 58cm cut 45€, 2 stroke strimmer 40€, 2 grass edging cutters 10€. Tel: 950 529 226 Microwave with instructions 20€, clean double bed mattress with cover 35€, single folding bed with mattress 36€, Men’s bike, attention to chain 30€ Tel: 693 474 863

Gardening

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

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

health & beauty

hobby/craft

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

ELAINE’S WOOLS Quality UK Wool & Accessories. Come & view my DISPLAY. Also Available at CAT Services & Total Entertainment Call 667 273 889 elaineswools@ gmail.com

insurance

albox insurance Award winning agent For all your Insurance Needs Please contact Glenn & jayne 950 121 943

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drainage

For All Your iron/metal LICENSED POZO/septic tank emptying Plumbing • Installation of new septic The Metal works Needs tanks with certificates Grills, railings, gates of all types, Blocked • Repairs to existing pozos security / sliding / roller, rejas, Drains • CCTV Camera concertina doors etc. Inspection Hi Pressure Tel: Keith Wood Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 Cleaning 638 900 949 Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net locksmith Cleaning of Septic Tanks Camera Search ▪ Emptying of septic Tanks & Phil the Pick Locksmith Diagnosis Cesspits, with high pressure 24 hours. Locked Out? Locks cleaning Pool fitted/upgraded house safes. ▪ Small unblockages of pipes Arboleas & surrounding area. Cleaning. & drainage Special weekend rates. Call: Tel: 697 243 181 Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks

Contact: 675 838 808

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Logs

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

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Logs cont...

LOGS FOR SALE Eucalyptus / Olive / Oak The cheapest in the area Tel Phil: 634 328 779 phoyle@hotmail.es painter/decorator

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

ring for a free quote

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PROPERTies

PROPERTies cont...

PARK HOME TWIN VERA APARTMENT FOR RENT ENGLISH, SPANISH, BELGIUM, FRENCH, DuTCH SHORT-TERM/HOLIDAY RENTAL & GERMAN TV systems installed and maintained, UNIT FOR SALE

2 Double Bedrooms, Shower Room, Kitchen/Diner with all white goods, Lounge with Air Con, Fully Furnished ready to move straight in. Terrace with Lifestyle netting for easy living. Fenced 200sqm plot. Garden, Pool and Storage Shed NEWLY REFURBISHED, INSIDE AND OUT.

30,000€ Tel: 677 322 169 (Photos Available)

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2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, pENTHOUSE APARTMENT IN VERA PLAYA ALL MOD CONS, BALCONY & ROOF TERRACE OFFERING FANTASTIC VIEWS cALL 663 977 230 EMAIL: gedfab@yahoo.com

Lodger wanted

Large separate annexe featuring 1 bedroom, large living area & separate kitchen. La Perla area, short drive to Albox. Only 200€ PCM exc bills

Tel: 642 571 641

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ABSOLUTE FRONT LINE APARTMENT FOR HOLIDAY RENTAL, MOJACAR PLAYA

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

3 bedroom top floor apartment located in sea frontline position opposite the best beaches in Mojacar in the sourthern end of Mojacar Playa. The apartment is bright and spacious with a build area of over 100m² + a terrace overlooking the sea. Communal pool. Air conditioning in all rooms and lounge. Located within very easy walking distance to all shops and amenities.

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

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CALL 620 166 719 Pets No need for Kennels OR CATTERY Pet sitting in you own home, Arboleas & local area.

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removals

SPAIN UK SPAIN Removals Friendly Reliable Service, Fully Legal Special offers from Spain - UK Whether you are buying or selling Office: 968 564 298 we will be delighted to Mobile: 696 621 884 marmenorremovals@hotmail.com hear from you

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PARK HOME TWIN UNIT FOR SALE

UNFURNISHED, NEAR LOS LOBOS, 2 BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, FITTED KITCHEN, LARGE LOUNGE WITH AIR CON, PAVED AND FENCED AREAS SURROUNDING HOME, INCLUDING LARGE GARDEN SHED AND PARKING SPACE 20,000€ TEL: 664 773 272

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LOCAL REMOVALS

Sales Staff Required for a busy second hand furniture shop hours to suit, starting wage 6-7€ per hour Must be English speaking, hardworking and friendly

Tel: 681 095 096 or 622 288 750

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until his beliefs are challenged by Sophie, another lost soul subjected to a poor childhood who has found an opportunity to break free of this poverty trap with her mother to lead a life of luxury with one milksop of a man, Brice Catledge who sees her as the bees’ knees! “Sophie sees all, she can predict the future. She’s a visionary and a vision.” Is she really? Not according to Stanley! He is absolutely besotted with her and serenades her tempting her with a life of luxury: yachts, expensive designer clothes, travel around Europe. The sky’s the limit. Sophie is tempted. Allen’s views on atheism come through solidly with Stanley, a bit of a contradiction himself. Acting out of character, he attempts to pray to God for a full recovery for Aunt Vanessa who has had a serious car crash, left in a critical condition. On reflection he rejects God and admits the act of prayer is twaddle. So we are back to where we started with Stanley believing that if God doesn’t exist, Sophie must be a charlatan. Interestingly, both sell illusions but in different ways. And that’s probably where the similarity ends. They spend time together and Sophie starts to develop some romantic feelings for a man who is unable to feel emotions in a similar way. And yet, he is the one who experiences an epiphany although vulnerable and susceptible to trickery, something he should understand well. His lifelong rationalism and cynicism have been misguided. Is this what he decides? Yes his world is turned upside down but can he come out of the experience a better and wiser person? “I’m a rational man who believes in a rational world. Any other way lies madness.” Apply his logic. If you believe in magic, if you ever delude yourself you inflict insanity upon yourself? Hopefully not. Allen’s ideals are not watertight so enjoy the contrived romantic comedy and solve the riddle. How can a match made in heaven ring true for an atheist like Stanley or Allen?

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19th Hole Golf Society, Match Report

Thursday 31st March found the 19th Hole Golf Society playing a very complicated Dog +Bone competition at Aguilon Golf Resort. With a wind gusting from a gentle breeze to a howling gale, conditions were difficult. Brian (Dee) Lowden’s team consisting of Chrissie Dow, Mike Palmer and Mick Craswell overcame the wind and the complexities of scoring, romping home with 84 points winning both the enormous cash prize and the Kalevala Bar sponsored Tapas and Drinks prize. Brian also scored 41 points on his jolly jaunt around the course. Bob Tagg·s team of merry walkers Nekana Galindez, Bernie Obrien and Paco Ocaña Grajal were second with a sterling 79 points. Shot of the day was by that young athlete Sharon Stevens scoring a really impressive Eagle on the par 4 -275 metre 4th hole hitting the flag with her drive and holing the 2 foot putt. Our other youngster Nigel Greenwood had another rewarding day taking two Nearest the Pins and a Two as well as leading his team to 3rd place Results - The Kalevala Bar Sponsored Dog and Bone Competition 1st Brian Lowden, Chrissie Dow, Mike Palmer and Mick Craswell 84 points 2nd Bob Tagg, Bernie Obrien, Nekana Galindez and Paco Ocaña Grajal 79 points 3rd Nigel greenwood, Pat O Dwyer, Steve Tucker and Geoff Smith 76 points Nearest the Pins

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SPORTS SHORTS by Tony Matthews • Carlos Brathwaite struck four sixes in four balls in Ben Stokes’ last over to win the T20 World Cup for the West Indies. England posted 155-9 while the Windies scored 160-4). • West Indies women had beaten three-time winners Australia earlier in the day. • Barcelona’s 39-match unbeaten run is over – beaten 2-1 in La Liga by 10-man Real Madrid courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winner after Sergio Ramos had received the 20th red card of his career. • Leicester are now seven points clear in the PL with six games remaining after beating Southampton 1-0. • Spurs (second) drew 1-1 at Liverpool; there were 4-0 wins for Arsenal (third) against Watford, Manchester City (4th) at Bournemouth and Chelsea Aston Villa. • Manchester United pipped Everton 1-0; Norwich edged past Newcastle 3-2 and the Stoke-Swansea , West Ham-Crystal Palace and SunderlandWBA games ended level. • In the Championship, Brighton drew with leaders Burnley, Middlesbrough won at QPR.

3rd Geoff Smith 8th Zeta Denyer

• Wigan (4-1 winners at Shrewsbury) head FL1 and Northampton, unbeaten in 18, are top of FL2.

12th Peter Death 14th Bob Tagg

• Celtic are heading for their 47th Scottish League title, while victory for Rangers over Dumbarton this weekend will see them return to the SPL for the first time in four years.

15th (in Two) Nigel Greenwood 17th Nigel Greenwood Twos and better

• Barnsley beat Oxford in the JP Trophy final at Wembley.

4th Eagle. Sharon Stevens

• Champions League action this week involves Barcelona-Atletico Madrid, PSG-Manchester City and Wolfsburg-Real Madrid while tomorrow Liverpool visit Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League.

12th Tony Mackay 17th Nigel Greenwood, Mike Esposito and Bob Tagg Good days golf completed by complementary paella back at the Kalevala Bar. The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information ring 610340653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk

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Bob Vincent wins again

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