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ESPERANZA AGUIRRE OVER POLITICIANS’ TAX RETURN LEAKS: “IT WOULDN’T HAPPEN IN ENGLAND”
SPOKESWOMAN for the PP in Madrid city council Esperanza Aguirre has hit out at the acting treasury minister for his having leaked top politicians’ tax return details. She says her party colleague Cristóbal Montoro would have been expected to resign ‘if this was an AngloSaxon country’. She added: “In England, he wouldn’t be a minister any longer because of my case and that of Aznar.” Former president of Spain José María Aznar (PP) intends to take legal action through the State prosecution service after Montoro released an alleged ‘complementary’ tax declaration he had made. These additional declarations are generally made when a person wishes to, or has been ordered to, report assets or income they had not done so with previously. Aznar has hotly denied any suggestions that he has not always complied religiously with his tax obligations. Esperanza Aguirre’s tax return from her first year away from the front line of politics, during the regional and local election campaigns, was among those published without her permission. “In certain cases, what has actually changed is the tax office’s criteria relating to individuals who choose to pay tax through companies in respect of certain activities, such as writing books or articles as a contributor to the press,” Sra Aguirre explained.
FURNITURE SOFAS - MATTRESSES - GARDEN FURNITURE RECLINING SOFAS - LEATHER SOFAS - PACKAGES “And in my case, an accountant advised me not to pay my taxes through a company because of this change in criteria, as it could land me in trouble if I got caught. “If I had ignored the accountant and paid my taxes through a company, I would have saved myself €50,000.” Now she has stepped down from her role as PP party leader in Madrid following corruption allegations surrounding some of her close colleagues, Aguirre has heavily criticised some of the acting central government’s top figureheads, including president Mariano Rajoy. When she quit her role, Aguirre stressed she had never been involved in any corruption herself, but as party leader, felt it was her duty to resign. “I may not be personally responsible, but I’m politically responsible because it happened in my party,” she said at the time. http://www.thinkspain.com
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famous aqueduct. The temptation is too much for some locals and tourists, who are frequently seen scrambling up the lower arches or trying to walk along the edges of them. A second, smaller sign warns members of the public that the Roman aqueduct – one of Spain's most iconic and best-known monuments, is a protected heritage site and any damage caused to it is considered a criminal offence. The 'no-climbing' sign is much larger and more prominent, and is written in Spanish, French and English. thinkspain
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SPANISH WOMAN LAY DEAD IN CINEMA FOR A WHOLE WEEK
A woman whose body was found in a cinema in Valencia on Tuesday had been there for a week, officials have revealed. The 55-year-old woman, who has been named as Concha M. N, was discovered in an "unfrequented" area of the cinema in Valencia, on Spain's east coast, on Tuesday. She may have "passed out, fallen and died" when she went to see a film on April 12th, seven days before she was discovered, said the representative of the regional Valencian government, Juan Carlos Moragues. The woman’s body was discovered by a cleaner "between two emergency doors, where there are some stairs" Moragues confirmed, referring to an underground area of the ABCPark cinema in Valencia.
The cleaner noticed a "strong smell" and when she opened the door she found the body in an advanced stage of decomposition. Alongside the body the cleaner found a bag and a pair of glasses. The woman was reported missing by her husband on Wednesday, April 13th. "We suspect that she has been dead for one week. There were some bloodstains on the stairs. She could have fainted, fallen and died at this moment," he said. An autopsy was due to be carried out on Wednesday to determine the cause of the woman’s death. Sources close to the investigation told local newspaper Levante that the woman's death was caused by a fall down the stairs. thinkspain
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'S MOST WANTED HELD BY SPANISH POLICE
Spanish police said on Friday they have arrested the Dominican Republic's most wanted fugitive, alleged drug kingpin Jesus Pascual Cabrera Ruiz who is wanted on charges of money laundering and drug trafficking. Officers detained Cabrera Ruiz on Thursday at a hotel in the northern city of Logrono in the heart of the Rioja wine region, police said in a statement. Cabrera Ruiz, the target of a international arrest warrant issued by the Dominican Republic, was carrying false Costa Rican identity documents at the time of his arrest, it added. Spanish police said he topped the
list of the Dominican Republic's most wanted fugitives and is considered to be "the main drug trafficker and money launderer" in the Caribbean nation. Dominican Justice Minister Francisco Dominguez said Cabrera Ruiz's crime ring shipped drugs to various countries and was linked to dozens of killings in turf wars, when he presented a list of the country's 17 most wanted felons in September 2015. Spain's close ties with its former colonies in Latin America have made it the main entry point used by drug smugglers to bring cocaine into Europe. thelocal.es
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TERRIFIED DAD CLAIMS ‘ALIEN’ PHOTOBOMBED HIM IN CHILLING HOLIDAY PICTURE
The “extraterrestrial being” left Andy of Machynlleth, mid-Wales completely baffled and petrified - and has refused to travel by coach since. A dad-of-two claims he was left terrified after he was photobombed in a holiday snap by what appears to be an ALIEN. Andy Bagnall’s wife Tonia took a snap of the 35-yearold as their National Express coach stopped off at a service station on the way home from a family trip to the Isle of Wight. But when he uploaded the photos to his computer, he was stunned to spot a strange creature with a large head and startling black eyes lurking behind his right shoulder - looking like a silver “alien” from out of space. The “extraterrestrial being” left Andy of Machynlleth, mid-Wales completely baffled and petrified - and has refused to travel by coach since. Car valeter Andy said: “I only noticed the freaky shape over my shoulder in the photo when I uploaded it to my computer. “There wasn’t anybody on the coach at the time the photo was taken, so I have no idea what could have caused it. “It looks like an alien is photo-bombing me.” Andy and his partner Tonia were on their way home when the snap was taken, after spending the Easter holidays visiting family. The coach stopped at a service station in Oxford and everyone on board got off to go inside, including the driver. Andy and Tonia stayed near the coach to smoke and decided to take some
photos on their phone. When they got home, the couple uploaded the photos to their computer and noticed a creepy face staring out of the window. The “alien” appears in two of the photos and seems to move from one photo to the next. Andy said: “When I saw the face, it really creeped me out. I called National Express to see if they could explain it, but they couldn’t say what it was.” Andy says the incident has frightened him - and he hasn’t travelled by coach since. However, his partner Tonia laughed: “It looks a bit like an alien but it hasn’t freaked me out as much as Andy.” A National Express spokesperson told themirror.co.uk: “While we can’t confirm the identity of this passenger, it is possible that they were taking advantage of our ‘out of this world’ funfares offering travel between key destinations from just £5.” mirror.co.uk
KING FELIPE FACING FINAL FRUITLESS TALKS WITH SPAIN’S POLITICAL LEADERS
King Felipe VI will on Monday begin the third and last round of talks with Spanish politicians to determine whether there is a last-minute chance to form a government, or whether new elections have to be called. Efforts by parties to reach governing deals following the inconclusive elections of December 20 have proven fruitless, and the deadline for the dissolution of parliament is May 2. The Spanish monarch will see eight political leaders on Monday, out of a total of 14 who are penciled in to discuss the political situation with him. But it is unlikely that the meetings will yield any surprises. The three best-performing groups at the last election – the Popular Party (PP), Socialist Party (PSOE) and Podemos, who will all see Felipe VI on Tuesday – seem unwilling to make any more efforts to craft alliances following the failure of their recent attempts. The PP, which earned the most seats (123, but far from the 176 required for an overall majority), is politically isolated and has failed to attract a single vote of confidence from the opposition. Its strategy from the beginning has been a passive one: it is simply waiting for a new election that, polls suggest, would bring the PP added representation in parliament. The PSOE managed an alliance with the emerging group Ciudadanos, but their combined seats are not enough for a majority and other parties refuse to lend their weight to the project. Socialist leaders refuse to associate themselves with the PP and its corrupt image, and balk at the idea of a deal with Podemos, whose program includes greater public spending and a self-determination referendum for Catalonia, among other incompatibilities. It is unclear whether a new vote would benefit the party. Meanwhile, Podemos and its regional associates also seem more interested in holding new elections and are toying with the idea of running in tandem with the United Left. Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias had initially made overtures to the Socialist Party, but his demand to be made deputy prime minister and to receive several specific ministerial portfolios cooled relations between himself and PSOE chief Pedro Sánchez. Iglesias also refuses to enter into any alliance that includes Spain’s other emerging party, Ciudadanos, even though both started out with a similar message of change against the political establishment. Ciudadanos has emerged in its supporters’ view as the party that has made the greatest efforts to save voters from a new election by offering to mediate between the PP and PSOE, and by entering into an alliance with the latter. Although the reform party has a weak structure outside the big cities, surveys suggest that it could do well at a new election, which would be held on June 26. Elpais.com
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It’s that time of year again at 5* Hotel Envia Golf & Spa! A great day’s golf followed by a great night’s entertainment. Now in its 9th year, give a big hand for the 2016…
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14 DOGS LOOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOME
The owner of the Doghouse Foundation died suddenly from cancer leaving approx 50 dogs, We now have 14 dogs left that are looking for their forever homes, they are all neutered/spayed and micro chipped.
SOCIETY GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday 17th June La Envia Golf & Country Club, Almería
TARRA, Med size approx 12 months, playful, nice temperament, does not like cats.
BEN, Med size, approx 4 years old, shy at first,then very loving and enjoys attention.
BETTY, Med size, approx 3 years old, placid friendly girl enjoys attention,
CODY, Med size, approx 3 years old, placid, friendly enjoys cuddles.
JACOB, Med size approx 2 years old, playful, placid, friendly boy would give you lots of love
MATAZA, Med/large approx 3 years old very playful, happy dog enjoys attention
SOBRA, Med/large approx 2 years old shy at first then relaxes, nice natured loves attention
BRUCE LEE, Med/large approx 8 years old, very placid,friendly enjoys time on his own
MINKIE, Med/large approx 8 years old shy at first placid, and very gentle boy
SHADI, Large approx 4 years old, shy at first, nice natured likes to spend time on his own.
SHEBA, Large approx 4 years old friendly, nice natured, enjoys company of people
TIA, Large approx 5 years old, prefers to live outdoors good with children.
MICKY, Large approx 7 years old very affectionate, loves people and good with children
LEEROY, Med/large approx 9 years old, happy loving dog, enjoys having a fuss.
Open to Society teams of 8+ players Team trophy and individual prizes Evening BBQ (drinks included) Live Music and Dancing “Vital Spa Experience” (For non golfing partners) Tournament + BBQ & Concert + Hotel B&B – 85€ Just tournament + shared buggy – 40€ For more information and to enter your team contact Robert: reservas@laenviagolf.com / 950 559 646 / www.hotelenvialmeria.com
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All the dogs get on with other dogs and walk on a lead. Offer only valid when quoting promotional code Subject to Availability & Prior Reservation call: 950 559 646 / email: reservas@laenviagolf.com
If you would like further information on any of these 14 dogs please visit the website www.thedoghouse-huercal-overa.webs.com or contact Pat 607 554 984 or Shirley 650 105 166
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“Los Sabores de Miguel” has taken over the Hotel Rural’s Restaurant and Bar. The restaurant and terrace have been completely refurbished, to include an outside undercover seating area. Have breakfast with us, toast or some freshly-baked pastry, or why not come along and have lunch you can choose between our variety of traditional and modern “tapas” or savour our “Menu del día”. To fulfil the gastronomes’ desires we also offer special dishes. Open everyday
FÓRMULA 1, S.C Karen Cecere 617 456 335 karencecere@collyfer.com We strive to be the preferred choice of the people because our team are professional and experienced in their work Attending to all your needs before and after the loss of a loved one.
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950 471 042 Ctra. Nac. 340, 208 Huércal Overa (Almeria)
YOUR LOCAL BRITISH SUPERMARKET IN Huércal Overa
All your favourite grocery products chilled & frozen, and freshly baked bread, pies and cakes from our deli counter. If we don’t stock it we can order it for you! Our friendly staff are always happy to help Full postal & parcel handling service available Open hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm Sat 10am - 3pm Sun 10.30am - 2.30pm Find us in front of the football stadium T: 950 135 222 E: sparhuercalovera@hotmail.com
OPENING HOURS: 08:30 - 14:00 16:00 - 20:00
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OPENING HOURS: Monday - Friday 10am - 1.30pm 5pm - 8pm Saturday 10am - 1.30pm
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Special Menu of the Month Only 17.90€
Reservations weekdays only Weekends & Holidays - Reservations not essential
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950 470 129 / 722 294 321 Motorway A-7, exit 559. Huércal-Overa Open everyday from 6 a.m. to midnight www.lossaboresdemiguel.com
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S.A. Belga Dear readers, This page was created by local Belgian businessmen, to promote their services. Together under one name, they unite and come forward as “S.A.Belga”. This organization is aimed at all those who wish to make use of professional services. S.A.Belga “Services Almeria Belgium” can also be found on Facebook for offers and information.
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Geachte lezers, Deze pagina is gemaakt door en voor Belgische Ondernemers, die van hun service een prioriteit maken. Samen onder één naam verenigen ze zich en komen naar voren als “S.A.Belga”. Deze verenging richt zich op al de mensen die gebruik willen maken van professionele service. S.A.Belga “Service Almeria België” vindt je ook terug op FB voor aanbiedingen en informatie. B&B cortijo me gusta Albox Andalusia Spain Website: www.cortijomegusta.tk email: megusta.spanje@gmail.com
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Tuesday - Wednesday 30% discount on hair colours starting from 9.80 euro Thursday Offer cut and blow dry starting from 14 euro Friday Offer blow dry 7.50 euro Saturday Offer colour, foils, conditioner, cut, blow dry starting from 33.50 euro Shellack nails now only 15euro Opening Times: Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 - 1700 Friday: 09:00 - 19:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00
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Address: La Plaza Nueva, No 10, Albox (Opposite the Donkey Statue)
YOUR BELGIAN ESTATE AGENT FOR THE INLAND AREA
B & B: 5 bedrooms with en suite bathroom Pool and jacuzzi Quiet location, close to town To the beach (45 Km) There are several activities close See website www.cortijomegusta.tk
M&B Construction
B&B : 5 slaapkamers met en suite badkamer Zwembad en jacuzzi aanwezig Rustig gelegen en toch dicht bij stadje Ook mogelijkheid om naar strand te gaan ( 45 Km ) Er zijn meerdere activiteiten in de buurt Zie ook website www.cortijomegusta.tk
Tel. Mario: +34 674 363 689 Tel. Bob: +34 642 176 186
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Donna’s Hair & Beauty Salon - Relax in the elegant surroundings of the newly-revamped salon whilst Donna’s team of experts make you feel like a star. Donna’s Salon offers an extensive range of services and top-quality products to truly transform you! Based in Albox for more than 12 years, and a top hairdresser for 32 years, Donna is constantly improving the salon and the skills of her team to make sure she always brings you the latest and best techniques. So rest assured, you can rely on Donna’s to take good care of you...
Wood 2 Go, is a family run business, which has for the last 9 ½ years been located in a large industrial unit in the Los Velez area and is open to everyone. All the timber material used in their Carport/Pergola kits, Sheds, T&G, Decking Boards is high grade Glulam (G24). Ideal for Spain as it is less likely to twist or warp and is stronger than ordinary timber. Free and friendly advice is offered on all projects, so if you are planning anything such as a house rebuild, pergola, carport, shed or a fly free area then you need to go to Wood 2 Go.
Andalucian con co print - concrete imprinting specialists Stamped concrete is a high strength surface of freshly poured concrete, our system contains high strength fibres entrained concrete mix. The colour hardener used contains sand with siliceous content of material. The benefits of concrete stamping are virtually maintenance free 98%, extremely hard wearing unlike, Gravel :you will get weeds. Tarmac :you will get sinking Block paving :you will get weeds & sinking. Concrete just keeps getting stronger year after year, with a limitless combination of colours and some of the most updated designs out there. We also sell sealers for walls and floors interior and exterior.
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4m x 4m Corner Pergola from our collection. 3mx3m Pergola Standard Kit = 350€ 5m x 3m Pergola/Carport Standard Kit = 405€
Wood 2 go can do any size pergola/carport kits, please contact us for full details and price. Our kits are inclusive of shaping, treatment, bolts etc
Donna and her team welcome all their clients, old and new, to their newly-revamped salon
4m round poles (100mm diameter)
We are open: Monday to Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday 10am-2pm
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950 930 167 or 628 669 456
Swimming pools are built with gunite and twin cage 8 mil rebar. Walls are 200 mil thickness and floor is 250-300 mil thickness and includes 2 lights, 2 skimmers, 3 jets, auto fill, mosaic tiles or plaster finish American Style, or new gem tec. Customise Your Pool
CRACK REPAIR SYSTEM FOR YOUR SWIMMING POOL AND SWIMMING POOL LEAK TEST
OFFICE TEL - 950 614 050 SATURDAY & OUT OF HOURS CONTACT PAUL’S MOBILE WEB SITE www.wood2go.eu - email: sales@wood2go.eu
WELCOME TO MY BUSINESS TYRE KING Now in our 6th Year of trading. Tyres, Balancing, Wheel Alignment, Puncture Repairs, Headlight Polishing Cars, Vans, 4x4, Motorcycle, Quad, Caravan, Motorhome & Wheel Barrow Over 25 Years Experience We Pride Ourselves On Offering A Professional Service With Competitive Prices Please come in for a free tyre inspection, at the same time we can make sure your tyre pressures are correct. Tyres should be checked regularly for tread wear and damage. We supply all makes of tyres from economy to premium brands We have over 200 tyres in stock, if we do not have your tyres in stock we can normally get them in 24 hours. .Competitive prices and excellent service. Always.
Harrison’s Convenience Store is situated just down from Ferreteria Lepanto next to the physiotherapist (Fisioalbox ). We are now in our 4th month of trading so are relative ‘newbies’. We stock branded British groceries at lower prices. Our aim is to give our customers the products they miss from the U.K without breaking the bank. Please feel free to pop in and browse, you WILL find the atmosphere relaxed and friendly and the customer always comes first. If there is a particular product you require let us know and we’ll try to source it.
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Albox Rugs ~ Alfombras & Outdoor Leisure is a family run business which was established in October 2006. Over the years we have expanded our stock from a large selection of rugs and cushions to include pool and spa chemicals, accessories and much more. Paul also has ‘True Blue Pools & Spas’ as part of the Outdoor Leisure department and offers pool and spa maintenance and repairs. Rug and Upholstery cleaning service available. Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 2pm
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www.soltimes.com Loulou´s Hair Design & The Coffee Lounge has been open for a year. They have decided to introduce breakfasts and lunches to their menu. They hope to see you now the nicer weather is here, you can sit outside with a beer and tapas or inside with a cake or breakfast Mike can help with TV or internet enquiries, in the next few weeks will be running weekly computer lessons. Look out for details in the Sol Times or bar. Loulou will create a new hairstyle for you, taking care to listen to what you like and don’t like. Pop along and see what’s on offer, you will be made welcome.
Sleepcentre is growing and now has nearly 100 beds in stock for immediate delivery. There are over 12 mattresses on display for customers to try, from budget to new styles with memory foam, summer/winter options, with viscogel for a cooler night´s sleep. With an even wider range of furniture for the home inc: new styles of sofa beds, day beds, armchairs, reclining chairs, new ranges of wooden dining tables with co-ordinating sideboards and display units. New In are chrome and glass coffee and lamp tables, TV units, dining tables. Fresh new ranges of Spring/Summer bedding coming in weekly with new season colours in voiles, towels and throws. Why not pop in and see what Sleepcentre has to offer and restyle your home for Summer.
Gladrags Boutique prides itself on offering only Top Quality Products and a First Class Service The Collections are sourced from different Companies throughout Europe. Many of the garments are exclusive to Gladrags Boutique. I stock clothes for all body shapes and sizes, with many garments ranging from size 8 to 24, Small to 2XL & The Curvy Collection which goes to size 32. Only Beautiful, Quality Fabrics are chosen so that the garment will flatter your figure and make you feel comfortable as well as looking good. Now stocking Shoes & Sandals. Something for Every Age, Size, Style & Budget.
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SAVE THE DATE TUESDAY 10TH MAY Come and help me celebrate the 10th Year Birthday of Gladrags. Enjoy Bubbly & Birthday Cake and be the first to view the NEW High Summer Collections.
♦ UK bedding ♦ Mattresses ♦ UK Soft Furnishings Open: Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10am-2pm Find us on the second street past Mercadona Calle Malaga, Albox.
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For Stylish Quality Clothing in Beautiful Fabrics THERE IS NOWHERE LIKE GLADRAGS in Calle Malaga, Albox Tel: 634 313 071
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WELCOME TO MY BUSINESS Albox and Mojacar Insurance an award winning group in selling insurance in Spain, their success is due to their vast knowledge of the insurance industry, delivering exactly what the client needs at the right price, with the backing of largest ex-pat insurance company in Spain, Liberty Seguros. Both branches have been awarded Platinum Agent status, the highest award that can be given to a Liberty agent. Things to check before you buy motor insurance. How many passengers are you insured for? Does break down cover you from home? How many kms before the company will bring your vehicle back home after a breakdown/accident? Are you covered for breakdown outside Spain? Windscreen cover, with an excess to pay? Also offering Home, Life & Medical, Travel, Dental, Funeral.
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Sol Supermercado are based in Albox and we are now into our 4th year of trading and still going strong! Come pay us a visit to check out our very competitive prices. Our Felix ‘As Good As It Looks’ Cat Food is still the cheapest in town! Our Roberts Thick and Medium White Bread is still only €1.75 - we have maintained this great price for a very long time! Why pay more?
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Cutting Edge has been well established for over 10 years now and is situated on the ever popular Calle Malaga, in Albox. Bobbie is now into her second year as owner of Cutting Edge with over 25 years experience. The Salon has been totally refurnished and with its fresh new colours and modern decor looks absolutely fabulous. Bobbie will soon be introducing Alaina to her team who specialises in Nu Skin, doing Galvanic Spa treatments with amazing results after just 1 treatment. Call in for a coffee and a chat to discuss all your Hair and Beauty needs.
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The Oceanic Therapies Clinic in Mojacar Playa, are delighted to introduce their new Beauty Therapist and Aesthetician, Alison to the team this year. Alison brings with her an extensive range of experience, which has included working in prestigious 5 star London salons and the Canberra Cruise liner. She then progressed from salon management into teaching, rising over her 17 years at a leading South London to Head of Beauty Therapy, imparting her knowledge to train thousands of budding new therapists. She has also been commissioned as a specialist advisor for Hodder publications, updating national educational resources and as an Internal Verifier for VTCT Awarding Body, quality checking standards of examinations and assessments. Her move to Mojacar marks her desire to return to her passion for providing high quality and effective treatments, with a particular focus on enabling clients to maintain and improve healthy
skin and nails in a safe, non evasive way. Her knowledge of anatomy and physiology and years of client care, have affected her decision to only provide treatments that do not include any unknown side effects, potentially dangerous chemicals or toxins, or cause damage to the skin or nails. Instead Alison focuses on repairing nail damage through advanced revolutionary treatments such as IBX and stimulating the skins natural desquamation process and collagen renewal in her range of facials to produce glowing healthy results. Alison also offers a wide range of additional traditional treatments including waxing, eyebrow shaping, tinting, and pamper packages to ensure your whole body of ready for summer! To ensure you receive a tailor made treatment to effectively suit your needs and budget, Alison offers free consultations and skin analysis and is happy to answer any of Oceanic Therapies your beauty concerns. To make an appointment for a Specialist Massage Therapists & free consultation, call Aesthetic Beauty Works Alison on 603 659 654 or send info@oceanictherapies.com an enquiry via our website 687 619 239 www. oceanictherapies.com
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PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT MONICA ALGANARAZ: 695 355 381 Email: monica@centrophysis.net www.centrophysis.net EAST VALLEY (A7 Exit 529 Golf Course - Business Centre) Very near Garrucha, Turre, Los Gallardos Mojacar-Vera, Albox
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When it comes to hair and beauty you can be sure you are in expert hands. The team at Etticut Salon of Turre, Almeria, Spain are true experts. A centre renowned for precision hair cutting & styling, beauty, nails, massage, semi-permanent make-up, health and well being. Owner Beth Underhill and her team consists of Louise hair stylist and nail technician, Lee-ann and Euler junior stylists, beauty therapist Fiona, semi permanent make-up by June Hutchinson and dietary advice from Yvonne Hooper.
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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer On most newer handsets, Bytes, Your Only Stop for solutions to Your you can do this by dragging computer problems. My ‘drop-in’ clinic (like down the notification shade the way doctors used to be!) is at Maloans Bar and hitting the little cog-shaped icon in the in Albox (opposite the BP). Call (689892745); upper right. On stock Android devices you’ll Email (canducomputing@hotmail.co.uk); have to pull the shade down twice—once to Skype (Look for the name “saiminja”), Viber access the notification panel, then again to or Whatsapp (use the phone number) for display the Quick Settings area. free advice concerning your computer. Sales In the Settings menu, scroll down to the pitch over and on to the topic for today. “Backup and reset” option and tap it. There comes a time in every mobile phone Select the “Factory data reset” option to and android tablet user’s life when he or she enter the Reset menu. needs to factory reset their device. There are You’ll see a warning here to let you know many reasons why you feel that is needs a that this process will erase all data on the real good clear out. Maybe you need to sell android device’s internal storage. Tap the it and want to ensure that nothing personal “Reset” button, which will prompt you to is left on it, or maybe it’s just being wonky input your security PIN, password, or pattern (technical term for ‘Not doing what is wanted if one is enabled. of it’) and you want to start from scratch. It’ll show you one more notice to warn Thankfully, it only takes a few minutes to do. you that all your data will be deleted. Hit the Before you start the process I feel that a “Erase Everything” button to complete the word of warning is appropriate and it is only process. to do with your stored data (pictures, sound The phone will immediately reboot, and clip (grand kids laughter, etc.)) which might the “erasing” animation will show up. After be erased as well. The surest way to peace a brief period, the phone will reboot itself a of mind is to back up all your stuff (another final time and prompt you to go through the technical term) to a memory chip / external set up process. computer / etc. While factory resetting your device will Backing up is as simple as copying data completely wipe the internal storage, it’s from on place to another. The reason for worth noting that the SD card may not be the warning is that as part of the restore included in that. This will vary between process you will get the option to erase all devices, but if you plan on selling or otherwise data as well! If you miss this notification then getting rid of the device, it’s recommended EVERYTHING will be wiped and probably not to either remove the SD card completely or be retrievable! format it on the PC first. If your device is fully functional, then you Contact me with a list of the subjects that should be able to factory reset it from the you would like to learn about in the seminars Settings menu. The process is basically the / short courses that I’m about to start same across all manufacturers, but keep running. If you would like something where in mind that the wording may vary slightly you live, get as many together as you can between android devices. If it isn’t working with a list of things that you want to learn so well then there is a way of resetting it and and we will arrange a time and date. So until getting it working which I will go into if there next week. Hasta Luego! is enough space. For further information or advice on The first thing you’ll need to do is head into computing,contact Trevor on 689 892 745 or canducomputing@hotmail.co.uk the Settings menu.
The Good the Bad and the Ugly Sergio Leone created the genre of the Spaghetti Western. His Dollar trilogy comprised a Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a few Dollars More (1965) then The Good the Bad and the Ugly (1966). They were nicknamed spaghettis as they were filmed and directed by Italians. Using locations in Italy, Spain and Germany; the critics hated these films yet now they are rated as some of the finest Western movies ever made. Too young to see them when first released in cinemas I remember watching them on late night television in the mid 70’s. The lip synching always seemed strange and no wonder as they were filmed in a mixture of Italian and English and dubbed afterwards. The actors were a mix of Europeans and Americans. Clint Eastwood became a superstar via the Dollar Trilogy. Previously he’d played Rowdy Yates for all 8 series of the TV western series Rawhide. Even though the first 2 films had yet to be released in the US, Eastwood complained before he agreed to do the third; that he was getting less exposure, as the first film had him as the lead. The second had Lee Van Kleef as his co-star and for the third, Van Kleef again and Eli Wallach. Leone agreed to pay Eastwood a huge bag load of dollars ($250K), 10% of American box receipts and a new Ferrari. He plays Blondie
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Sales of Prince's music have skyrocketed since his death last Thursday, at the age of 57. The Very Best of Prince and Purple Rain hold the number one and two spot respectively in the US Billboard chart. The chart is compiled on a Friday, meaning Prince outsold the rest of the market in just 24 hours. In the UK, two of his albums also entered the Top 40 on Friday. Some of the sales were spurred by the lack of Prince material on streaming services. The star's catalogue was only available to stream on Tidal, while he relentlessly pursued people who illegally uploaded his material to sites like SoundCloud, Daily Motion and YouTube. "I have a team of female black lawyers who keep an eye on such transgressions," Prince once said. "And you know they're sharp." The Official Charts Company in the UK said that, based on early figures, Prince could have the number one single and album in the UK this coming Friday. Prince died at his Paisley Park home near Minneapolis last week, after reports he was suffering with flu. He was found in an unresponsive state in a lift on the first floor of his home. Emergency service personnel performed CPR, but were unable to revive him. "Yes, it's Prince," an unidentified male caller told emergency services, according to a transcript of the 911 call. The star was pronounced dead at the scene. Details of the post-mortem examination have yet to be released, but his body was released to his family on Friday afternoon and he was cremated on Saturday. Thousands of fans have flocked to Paisley Park, the First Avenue nightclub, and other sites made famous by Prince since his death, while tributes have come from Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake and President Obama, amongst others. Eric Clapton said Prince had helped him battle depression and drug addiction in the 1980s, calling him "a light in the darkness". "I was out on the road in a massive downward spiral with drink and drugs," he wrote on Facebook. "I saw Purple Rain in a cinema in Canada, I had no idea who he was, it was like a bolt of lightning! In the middle of my depression, and the dreadful state of the music culture at that time it gave me hope." Morrissey wrote: "Prince has influenced the world more than is suspected, and somehow the life of his music is just beginning." He also said the star was "far more 'royal' than [Queen] Elizabeth II," whose birthday celebrations fell on the same day as Prince's death. Justin Timberlake added: "He's somewhere within every song I've ever written." Meanwhile, US comedy show Saturday Night Live dedicated this weekend's edition to the star, playing back his musical appearances and footage of an invitation-only concert he played for the programme's 40th Anniversary. The NFL also uploaded the star's memorable, rain-drenched SuperBowl concert to YouTube for the first time since it aired in 2004. Bbc.com
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(the good) Lee Van C l e e f graduated from college in 1942; he then served in the US Navy where he excelled as a mine sweeper and sub chaser until the war ended in 1946. A friend persuaded him to take up acting and a talent scout spotted him in an amateur play. He won a part in the play Mister Roberts alongside Henry Fonda and toured America for a year. In 1952 his talent was noticed by film director Stanley Kramer who asked him to be in his upcoming movie High Noon; Kramer asked him to play the part of the Sheriff but wanted him to have plastic surgery to reduce his prominent nose. Van Kleef refused and took another part as Jack Colby; he’s the first character seen in the opening credits of the movie. After an almost fatal car crash in 1958 Van Cleef gave up acting to convalesce. He then took mainly bit parts until 1965 when Sergio Leone cast him alongside Eastwood as the bounty hunter Colonel Mortimer in For a Few Dollars More. Originally Charles Bronson was going to play Angel Eyes in The Good the Bad and the Ugly but he got a part in another cult movie the Dirty Dozen; So Van Cleef got the part (the Bad.) Eli Wallach was the third star, playing Tuco
(the Ugly); Wallach only found out his film nickname when he saw the film for the first time. Wallach had a distinguished film career, starting with Baby Doll (1956) for which he won a BAFTA. Wallach also starred in The Misfits which was Marilyn Monroe’s last film when she was married to Arthur Miller the films screenwriter and Wallach suspected Monroe had got him the part. Wallach auditioned against Frank Sinatra for the role of Maggio in From Here to Eternity; but he turned the part down in favour of doing a Tennessee Williams play. The film won 8 Oscars and Sinatra got best actor, from then on Sinatra always greeted Wallach with the words ‘hello you crazy actor!’ Wallach struck up a lasting friendship with Eastwood on the set of The Good the Bad and the Ugly and as late as 2003 he had a role in Eastwood’s film Mystic River. Wallach was also one of The Magnificent Seven and played Don Altobello in the Godfather III. His last film in 2010 was Oliver Stone’s Wall Street – Money Never Sleeps.
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5 Tips To Finding Happiness
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taking care of yourself; be a little more active each day, eat one extra piece of fruit, be aware of which physical activities make you feel better and make them part of your routine.
Don’t compare
The key to happiness, according to the latest research, is knowing where to look. We’re conditioned from a young age to aim high and seek fulfilment in a better job, fresh achievement and further success – and yet these goals are more likely to make us miserable. If we’re driven, it may hold us back, says Dr Raj Raghunathan at the University of Texas. His research shows that supposedly successful and “intelligent” people don’t make life choices that lead to happiness. He noticed that after a reunion with his PhD class, the more visible their achievements – work promotions, pay rises, fancy holidays and bigger homes – the more unfulfilled and distracted they seemed overall. As a result he started to research why certain psychological traits – the desire to control, to feel important, needed and wanted – are the very ones that can get in the way of our wellbeing. He identifies five key areas that can have a huge effect on our wellbeing – all of which are within our control.
Don’t pursue happiness It’s a bit of a balancing act but we need to prioritise rather than chase happiness. The difference is crucial. Many of us believe, in theory, that it’s important and rank it above being intelligent and making money, and yet in reality we sacrifice happiness for other things. Take steps to increase the odds of feeling happy rather than obsessing about whether or not you feel happy. First steps Recognise what makes you happy – hanging out with friends, visiting the countryside, getting a good night’s sleep. Whatever it is, make a list and prioritise those things.
Take responsibility Never blame others for your unhappiness. Tell yourself it’s in your own hands, whatever the outcome. We have the power and ability to control our own thoughts and feelings, regardless of what is happening to us externally. Feeling in control internally is highly liberating and will make you feel happier. First steps Arguably the most powerful way to take internal control is to have a healthier lifestyle. Start by
If you tether your happiness to feeling superior to others, you’ll be frustrated a lot of the time. Even if you think you’re doing better than your peers, sooner or later someone will overtake you. If not, age will catch up. Comparisons can be tempting – we use them as a way to try to motivate ourselves; one way to fool ourselves about succeeding is to think, “I’ll be the best in the world, in my class, in my office.” But you’ll find the goalposts will constantly change and, in the end, you can never win. First steps When you measure yourself against those around you, you’ll be drawn to dwell on your own flaws. Be aware of this damaging trait and be kinder to yourself – the less you compare, the happier you will be.
Follow the flow Most of us have experienced it, but probably not as much as we’d like; the kind of experience in which you get so absorbed you lose track of time. Being in the moment also means lacking selfconsciousness; when we’re completely engaged, we don’t care how well or poorly we’re doing. First steps What we love to do most is what will make us happiest. Look at what you’re good at, particularly what you lose yourself in – whether it’s writing, travelling, cooking, running. Make a list and get it into your routine.
Trust strangers The more we perceive we can trust people we don’t know, the happier we’ll be. The happiest countries and communities are those that feel they can trust the citizens around them. It’s easy to see why. If you can’t trust your taxi driver to give you the right change, or the postman to drop off your mail, you’ll lose sleep and you won’t be happy. It’s one thing to trust friends and family, but having faith in strangers is an indication of how much you’ll trust life in general. First steps Start by being more open; talk to one stranger each day – in a shop, at work. Focus on the positive aspect of talking to people you don’t know; not the fear that you can’t trust them.- The Guardian
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All aspects of pool cleaning, maintenance and general repair including total refurbishment. We can carry out acid washing to eliminate calcium deposits, full re-grouting and replacement of missing tiles. Sand filter overhauls/replacement of sand & glass. All equipment repairs/ replacements including pumps, filters etc Single cleans or fixed price weekly cleaning including all chemicals. We pride ourselves in putting the “sparkle” back in to your pool. We also offer a comprehensive range of gardening services including gravelling, pruning, weeding, weekly/monthly tidying especially for holiday homes where owners & guests don’t want to arrive and find a garden full of weeds & debris! FRIENDLY, RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE SERVICE We cover most areas within a 40km radius of Albox FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, PLEASE CONTACT US NOW Tel: 634 332 170 / Email:oasispools@live.com www.facebook.com/oasispoolcleaning
O Olive
URGENTLY WANTED FOR OUR BELGIAN & DUTCH CLIENTS 2/3 BED VILLAS & COUNTRY PROPERTIES IN HUERCAL-OVERA, ZURGENA & LA ALFOQUIA
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 interesting rustic style property is situated in the small hamlet of Rambla Aljibe just over 5 minutes from the charming market town of Lubrin. This large open plan building features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a large mezzanine gallery and a good sized rear garden.
Please contact our office in Huercal-Overa on
0034 950 616 827 or visit our website www.vosshomesspain.com 155a Carretera Estacion, Huercal-Overa, Almeria 04600
LUBRIN
ONLY 69,950€
OLV1042
www.espanarural.com Avenida 28 de Febrero 34, Albox 04800- Almeria. We are now on the A334 road coming into Albox on the left hand side between the Grand Sport Shop and the Heaven Cafe/Bar. Esp 2688 Cortijo Los Peraltas 179,000€
• Beautiful renovated large country house sold with another house. • Situated in the area of Arboleas. • All mains connected • 22 rooms.
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Villa Antonico
• Large villa situated in Arboleas • Swimming pool, • All mains are connected • Total of 9 rooms.
190,000€
ESP2686
Villa Flores
120,000€
• Beautiful detached Villa • Situated in Cobdar. • All mains are connected • 7 rooms
ESP 2683
Villa Paqui
169,000€
• Detached villa situated in Arboleas • All mains connected • Swimming pool • Total of 7 rooms
Mon-Fri 10-3pm ● Sat 10-1pm Tel Office 950102505● Mobile: 654359607
mail: info@espanarural.com web: www.espanarural.com
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COMPLETE HOLIDAY HOLIDAY CARE CARE COMPLETE HOLIDAY HOLIDAY CARE CARE COMPLETE COMPLETE MOJACAR PLAYA
MOJACAR PLAYA
RENTALS - SALES -MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE
Fantastic opportunity to purchase a beautiful, modern, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom ground floor, air conditioned apartment, with private parking space, easy access and internet/wi-fi connected, at incredibly low price of approximately 50% discount from original, off plan price. The terrace and garden are conveniently located next to the indoor (heated) and outdoor pools with extensive grass gardens and children’s play park. The apartment is perfectly and centrally located, next to the Mercadona supermarket, only a few minutes drive from the shops, bars and restaurants of Vera Playa beach, Vera Town, Garrucha fishing port and Mojacar Playa. The apartment will make a wonderful holiday home and has a history of good rental income, to cover the running costs if needed. It has built area of 63 m2 and energy efficiency rating E 29.7 kg Co2/m2 year.
WE URGENTLY NEED MORE PROPERTIES FOR SALE & RENTAL FOR WAITING CLIENTS
Ref. FM/RW – Lovely 2 bedroom/1 bath, furnished duplex, solarium, 3 pools, a/c, near shops, bars and beach (400m). VERA PLAYA REDUCED €79,950
Ref: PB/RH -Fantastic 4 beds triplex, sea views, private gardens, 4/5 pools/gardens next to beach, solarium, private parking, basement, a/c, furn
Ref: AL/SR - Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath, apartment, sea views, pool, air con., 300 m to Mojacar Playa beach & promenade.
Ref: GV/EB Perfectly located, furn, 1 bed 1st floor apart, a/c, pool, UKTV, parking, 50 metres from beach
VERAPLAYA €179,950
NEW MOJACAR PLAYA €99,950 MOJACAR REDUCED €69,950 Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo) Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631
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www.immo-carlos.com Email: info@immo-carlos.com Address: La Plaza Nueva, No 10, Albox (Opposite the Donkey Statue)
Office: 950 102 191 • Carlos: 648 505 938 • Gavin: 671 293 942
Arboleas
154,950€
This beautiful finished villa (100m²) is located on the end of a cul de sac and has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and there is still plenty of space for your own private pool. The villa also features a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the hamlet Limaria. The plot is a total of 640m² and on the back there is a garden shed provided.
Arboleas
159,000€
This is a good sized villa (117m²) with lots of extras within walking distance of three villages (Arboleas, Zurgena and Alfoquia). The villa consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large lounge/dining room, a newly fitted kitchen with breakfast area and all of this is in a 600 square meter plot with a private pool (8 x 4) and driveway with plenty of space for several cars.
We need more properties! Please contact us if you are thinking about selling
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TEL: TEL:950 950064 064584 584 609199 199394 394 609
SM047 NEW LISTING 157,500€ LIMARIA
SM046 NEW LISTING 175,000€
April 2016
MOUNTAIN VIEWS
STUNNING HOME
ORIA
Well appointed detached home on the outskirts of Oria , short drive or walk into town Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , log burner, private swimming pool , aircon and under floor heating as well as many other extras. In immaculate order and represents good value for money
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.
FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY
DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY VILLA
ALBANCHEZ SM050 ONLY 20 MINS TO ALBOX
87,500€ CUCADOR
Delightful country villa set on a plot of 143m2 in a beautiful country setting. The property is located just 2 minutes drive from the town of Albanchez which has bars, shops, bank, medical centre etc. The property is in a quiet location and enjoys excellent views of the surrounding countryside. The property comprises of:- 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen (fully fitted including white goods), and lounge/diner. Outside there is a good sized patio area for outdoor eating and sunbathing and also included in the price is a Jacuzzi. Viewing is recommended.
SM049
120,000€
Detached 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 1000m2 of land in prime location in Cucador. Walking distance to local bar, restaurant and shop. Being sold as is hence fantastic value for money and must be viewed to appreciate.
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AVENIDA AVENIDA2828DEDEFEBRERO FEBRERONºNº44,44,ALBOX ALBOX EMAIL: EMAIL:INFO@SOLYMARSPAIN.COM INFO@SOLYMARSPAIN.COMWWW.SOLYMARSPAIN.COM WWW.SOLYMARSPAIN.COM FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY
LOW PRICE
ALMANZORA
SM048
NEW LISTING 47,500€ ALMANZORA
This house is a tardis must be seen to be appreciated Detached traditional cottage set in hamlet of homes, short distance to the busy village of Almanzora with bars, cafe, medical centre, shop and many other amenities Features 2.5 bedrooms, one bathroom , land to the front , large roof terrace and front courtyard. In good order and fantastic value for money
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.
RENTAL SECTION RSM003
ALFOQUIA
WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL AMENITIES
RSM020
450€ PCM RENTAL ARBOLEAS
Attached, end of terrace, corner townhouse in immaculate order available partially furnished and long term. Features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, upstairs balcony, terrace to the front, off street parking and walking distance to Alfoquia with it’s many cafes, bars, doctor’s surgery and many other amenities.
PRIME LOCATION
400PCM RENTAL
Mid terrace villa with large terrace in a prime location on the outskirts of Arboleas Walking distance to all amenities of Arboleas including bars, shops and supermarkets. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large terrace, garage and log burner. Available for long term rental, in excellent order and furnished. Please note this property does not allow pets.
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
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April 2016
UK COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MARKET IS HEADING FOR A FALL
Real estate investment trusts SHARES in real estate investment trusts, or REITs, have been extremely attractive for income hungry retail investors during the past seven years. However, the property market moves in cycles and there are an increasing number of signs that we have reached the top of the latest one, and that means investors chasing income could suffer painful losses of capital. The cycle turns REITs own huge portfolios of commercial property, such as shopping centres and offices, and then list shares on the London stock exchange, which allows investors exposure to the sector. The value of shares in companies such as British Land and Land Securities have enjoyed a strong run since 2009. Shares in REITs are driven by two factors. Firstly rental income from property has steadily risen as the UK economy recovered and companies need more space. Secondly UK property has become increasingly attractive for overseas investors to store their wealth, and this increase in demand has driven up property prices. However, there are a number of issues undermining this strong run. Calling the top Mike Prew, managing director at broker Jefferies, is a real estate expert who has been in the vanguard after calling the top of the market in August last year. His case
is compelling. First up is that demand is drying up. The buying power of petrodollar rich sovereign wealth funds has been seriously undermined by the collapse in oil prices. Closer to home the UK-listed REITs have also had their wings clipped as investors pulled money from the sector in February at the fastest rate since 2008. In a classic economic perfect storm just as demand fades there is a tsunami of supply that is about to hit the market. In the London market there is 26m sq ft of new office space due for completion within the next four years. That is the staggering equivalent of 40 new Gherkins in four years. The UK economic recovery that has been behind steadily rising rents is also running out of steam. The unemployment level is now rising and city bonuses are falling according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The technology sector has grown rapidly during the past seven years, but that growth is now beginning to slow, and the financial services sector has been hit hard by the downturn at the banks. 5pc income and surging prices: the charts on commercial property funds Political risks rise Political risk to the property market is also on the rise. The Brexit vote on June 23 could still go either way, and leaving
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the EU would undoubtedly be bad for UK property prices. The listed REITs also have the majority of their property in London and the Mayoral elections pose a threat if Labour candidate Sadiq Khan is elected. He has set out a range of policies to curb foreign investment into the London market at the expense of residents. The dividend income from commercial property has been a major attraction for retail investors. The reliable rental income from property assets allows REITS to pay healthy dividends. However, Mr Prew is concerned about the source of some of those rents. British Land in particular generates rents from Tesco supermarkets, and if the UK grocery sector comes under further pressure it could place dividends under pressure. Dividend cover is one of the easiest ways to check whether income is vulnerable. A score of two times cover is usually considered safe, but the average for the commercial property sector is currently 1.3 times. Shares in British Land and Land Securities have fallen 20pc during the past six months but this is not a buying opportunity as they still trade on more than 20 times forecast earnings. Time to sell. http://www.telegraph.co.uk
Voss Homes would like to thank our property sellers, buyers & friends for their loyalty and support.
Properties wanted in Huercal-Overa, La Alfoquia & Zurgena
VH935 - Cortijo Buena Vistas - â‚Ź139,950 Fantastic country house with amazing views, renovated to a very high standard with plenty of character with 2 bedrooms (poss 3) 2 bathrooms, 2 large fly free terrace areas, 1,776m2 of land, 4 mins drive to a village with amenities, 14 mins drive to Huercal-Overa town.
Please call 0034 950 616 827 / 0034 678 002 006 / 0034 667 891 741 or email: info@vosshomesspain.com For more information and to arrange a viewing contact us asap.
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Office: 155a Carrerera Estacion, Huecal-Overa. 1km off the A7 motorway at exit 553. 100metres from Lidl.
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REF ZUR3T05 PRICE €79,950
Superb value 3 bedroom townhouse with communal pool in Zurgena.
REF SEN3C01 PRICE €214,950
Impressive 3 bed 2 bath rural cortijo with views, privacy and space 3km from the quaint hillside village of Senes. 163m2 build, 67,982m2 plot, freshwater swimming pool in an idyllic retreat location.
This 3 bed 2 bath property is ideal for full REF ANT3VB01 time living or as a holiday home. Easy PRICE €74,950Air-Con, walking distance to amenities, 3 bed 2 bath modern and minimalistic detached villa 3 bedPool, 2 bath detached villa size with and lovely Communal 102m2 build just outside Arboleas. 138m2 build, fully walled and rural views in the Antas area. Modular style gated 600m2+ plot, 9m x 4.5m private pool, extendedgenerous room sizes throughout. REF ARB3VG14 PRICE €169,000
terracing, mature low maintenance gardens, long covered terrace facing the pool from the lounge & master bedroom.
construction and presented extremely well. The build size is approx. 90m2 and the plot is 460m2 with mature gardens.
REF HUE3VES04 PRICE €149,950
A bargain 3 bed 2 bath villa with private pool in El Saltador
REF ARB3VC28 PRICE €169,950
Well-appointed 3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Arboleas. End of cul-de-sac aspect is superb with unspoilt views, fully walled and gated plot, 8 x 4m pool, extended gazebo covered terraces, Air Con.
This detached 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is just outside Huercal Overa and REF TAB2V02 REF measures 129m² onARB4VG01 a 500m² plot. The PRICE €149,950 PRICE €249,995 villa comes with an 8x4m private pool REDUCED! Generous 2 bed 2 bath villa close Stunning high quality 4and bedroom 2 bathroom with extensive terracing many extras to Huercal Overa with excellent country views, villa with 10 x 5m pool near Arboleas, 170m² including Air-Con, fitted wardrobes, flycomplete privacy and tranquillity, walking build, 962m² plot. Further potential 1 bed free areas, and a detached casita. distance to village, 125m² build, 10,000m²+ plot, private swimming pool & detached garage.
annexe, immaculate gardens, many terrace areas, mountain views. A superb home.
REF AFX3T07 PRICE €99,950
A sizable townhouse in a community of just 8 properties in Alfaix (Los Gallardos)
REF TUR2A06 PRICE €40,000
Ground floor 2 bed 1 bath apartment with communal rooftop pool in Turre. Country views, walking distance to amenities and superb low price. 100% finance available.
This 3 bed 2.5 bath village house is located large family home REF ARB3CER02 in the village in Alfaix. REF APAL1A01 with air-con, log burning fire, terraces, PRICE €125,000 PRICE €56,000 mountain views, furniture Well-reformed traditional cortijo with beautiful 1 bed 1 bath top floor negotiable apartment in and communal gardens. Just pool a 15& countryside views just outside Arboleas. 3 beds Palomarespool with & terrace, communal minute drive to Mojacar. A bargain! 2 baths, walking distance to bar & restaurant, gardens, underground parking & storeroom, 330m² build, 874m² plot, Jacuzzi, roof terrace, covered porch & garage. Priced to sell.
furniture negotiable and sea views. A bargain!
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April 2016
COLD CALLERS FORCED TO DISPLAY NUMBERS FOLLOWING CHANGE IN LAW
“English spoken”
DEBORAH CUBEL FISHER 7 years experience in this area
“on parle francais”
LEGAL & FISCAL ADVICE FOR RESIDENTS & NON-RESIDENTS, TAX PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS • Wills and Inheritance process • Purchase / Sale private contracts • Land property and Catastro registration licenses • Conveyancing / Notorial documents
• Translations / Interpreter • NIE’s, Residencia, Medical Cards.... • Vehicle registration / driving licenses • Mortgages
• T axes (local rates, rubbish collection, vehicle, tax returns for residents and non residents and refund of the capital gains tax)
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WILLS €125 / EACH INCLUDING NOTARY FEE
YEARLY CONTRACT €149 INCLUDING VAT 21% • YEARLY TAX RETURNS (NO INCREASE IF MORE THAN ONE OWNER, OR MORE THAN ONE PROPERTY) • Legal and fiscal advice FREE throughout the year • Free assistance / advice for any visitors staying at your property • Free visit from a technician / architect to offer independent expertise on matter such as: putting in insurance claims, confirmation of the legality of an extension / building work, free estimate for any work to be carried out
IF YOU INTRODUCE ANOTHER CLIENT TO US YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED YOUR NEXT ANNUAL FEE C/ DEL MAR, 33 - GALERIA ALCANA LOCAL 11 VERA 04620 (ALMERIA) TEL: 950 39 06 21 FAX: 950 39 02 12 EMAIL: dcasesores@notin.net
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Marketing companies will now be forced to display their telephone numbers or face heavy fines, as a change in the law comes into effect. The crackdown aims to end anonymous phone calls from British companies which have call centres based in the UK and overseas. Companies will now have to display their working phone number so that customers know who is calling and can make formal complaints. According to official figures, one in five direct marketing calls is from an anonymous or false number. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which regulates marketing calls, typically receives more than 14,000 complaints about nuisance calls every month. Baroness Neville Rolfe, minister responsible for data protection, said: “It’s harassment, plain and simple. “For those who rely on their phone as their main form of communication, having to field unwanted calls can be an intolerable pressure.” Research by ministers found unsolicited phone calls can cause anxiety and stress, especially amongst older people who reply on the telephone to keep in touch with family members and friends. Vulnerable customers can also find themselves falling victim to fraudsters who pose as marketing agents when they make “cold calls”. Under the new plan, it will be a legal requirement for direct marketing callers to provide a valid caller identity
which shows up on phone displays when they ring. “Most of us rely on our phones, and for many people they are a lifeline. The last thing any of us needs is to be harangued, bullied or harassed.” Baroness Rolfe added: “It will make it far easier for people to refuse calls. It will also mean that they can report those who continue to make unwanted calls.” Offending companies can now be hit by fines of us to £2 million by Ofcom – which regulates communications. ICO can also impose fines of up to £500,000. Cases in 2015 included fines against three companies totaling £400,000 for nuisance text messages. Figures showed £575,000 was levied in penalties for nuisance calls, against six marketing firms. The ICO hit another company with a £130,000 fine for selling customer records. Baroness Rolfe said: “This change in the law will make a real difference, giving people a real choice about whether or not to accept a call. If you don’t recognize a number, or no number is displayed, you can choose not to take the call. “If you do take the call and it turns out to be unwanted, you can make a note of the number and report it to the ICO. “Most of us rely on our phones, and for many people they are a lifeline. The last thing any of us needs is to be harangued, bullied or harassed.” Telegraph.co.uk
Ronda de Las Buganvillas, Local 15, (nr Garrucha) www.mundiabogados.com info@mundiabogados.com
ABOGADOS
Your friendly English speaking registered and regulated accountancy & gestoria in Garrucha. Services offered:
Maria Maroto Perez: Solicitor/Barrister - Esther Serrano Saez: Solicitor/Barrister
• NIE Cards • Residency Cards • Social Security Cards • • Company Setup • Insurance • • Conveyancing • Translations • Litigation • Wills & Inheritance Tax • Tax Returns • Visit us now at our new office: Local 15, Ronda de Las Buganvillas. Situated between Victor´s Bar and Cajamar Bank. We look forward to seeing you soon!
We are pleased to introduce ourselves
MUNDI ABOGADOS SOLICITORS
We are a multidisciplinary law firm based in Vera (Almería) and as such we deal with many different aspects of law, specialising in litigation, conveyancing, taxation, civil, commercial and fiscal law. Our aim is to provide a personal, quality service, in plain English and to do so promptly, efficiently and in a friendly manner. We will keep you up to date and fully informed throughout and all at a very competitive price. We can also arrange the following if needed: • Open a Spanish bank account • Connection of utility services • If you are considering renting your house or land we will negotiate your letting agreement, ensuring that the terms of your contract meet your requirements • Write your Spanish will • As your Fiscal Representatives, we will assist you in any dealings with Spanish Tax Office and explain to you all the taxes that you are liable to pay. For those that become residents of Spain, we can also assist in other legal matters, such as matrimonial issues or business contracts.
If you are going to register your vehicle in Spain we will check if you are eligible for any tax exemption, saving you money & time! From just 250 Euros.
● Accountancy & Taxes for Business ● Taxes for Residents & Non-Residents ● Inheritance, Estate Planning & Wills ● Residency Permits, NIE, Medical Cards ● CGT Refunds and General Tax Rebates ● Company Accounts & Payroll ● Conveyancing & Mortgage Advice ● Vehicle Import & Driving Licences
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THE ROMAN LEGACY income of Alqueria totally relies gets it
Alqueria had yielded to international pressure. The UNHSHP (United Nations High Commission for Hostile Pongs) demanded that Alqueria sort out its drainage problem. It was not a new problem, it was something that had evolved along with the Village. The problem is so old that Roman effluent often makes an unwelcome appearance along with the even more unwelcome appearance of today’s effluent. The result is a strain of effluent bacteria that is as dysfunctional as present day Alqueria but with the lust for power, glory and empire that so characterised the Romans. In short it was a danger to public health on an international scale. It is said that on a bad day the smell could make astronauts eyes water in the International Space Station. The Villages coffers and villager’s ‘piggy banks’ were emptied so the firm of ‘Reeking Pedro, Pong Eliminators Extraordinaire’ could be commissioned to overhaul the drainage system. The work was given the highest priority due to the approach of the ‘Iberian Curry and Guinness Festival’ which was soon to be held in Alqueria. Contrary to expectations and precedent the work was completed efficiently and on time. Some thought there must be catch. The work was so well carried out that people lost confidence in the system and travelled daily to the public facilities in a neighbouring Spanish village. The flaw in the scheme was soon realised. Remitroot, the singular plant which the
amazing properties from various agrarian phenomenon peculiar to the Pueblo. The main one being the bad drainage, this is vital for the ripening of the crop and to give it the enhanced potency for wine making and its outstandingly quality as an aphrodisiac. The first crop of the season was a disaster. Taking Remitroot the aphrodisiac produced the sex drive of a Giant Panda while Remitroot the wine was distributed at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Sales slumped, income stopped and drunks sobered. Alqueria was bankrupt. Alquerian air quality improved and became a delight to breath, although some said without Remitroot Whisky at it full potency breathing was hardly worth the effort. The lights burnt late in the town-hall as an emergency meeting of the Alquerian cabinet discussed the available options to return Alqueria to solvency. Such ideas as selling Loco Paco for scientific research were mooted but dismissed as not being sufficiently lucrative, besides the people of Alqueria had become strangely attached to Paco. What plan will be acted upon? How will the coffers be refilled. Stay tuned.
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It seemed prudent to renew our EHIC cards, just in case we went abroad to the UK and needed emergency health care, which, given our current state, would not be beyond belief. Despite printed advice insisting that this can only be done by phone, we opened up Renewing your EHIC on the laptop, thinking that maybe we could prove perceived wisdom wrong. All seemed very straightforward; At the end of each page we clicked Continue, and continued – until we came to Address in the UK. At this point we realised that Perceived Wisdom was right, and we were wrong! So we were left with no other option but the phone, with Perceived Wisdom shaking its head and muttering ‘I told you so.’ That was not so straightforward – using the phone never is! By dint of trying all the numbers in all their permutations, we succeeded in getting almost the right department, where we were informed that our call would be monitored and recorded for training purposes. A disembodied female voice then commenced reading out a list of numbers that we might fancy pressing. The ethereal lady speaking in my ear suggested 2 was what we wanted, and as I didn’t want to give offence to someone I had not even met I pressed 2. Presumably they thought that we had ultra-short memories; We were told all about monitoring and training all over again, before the well-spoken lady considered it appropriate to break the news that the number had changed. Of course we hadn’t pen
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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk and paper to hand, and although she was well-spoken she was not prepared to wait while we got same, so we rang off. ‘Let’s try the computer again.’ Suggested Pete. Alas, in the intervening minutes the rules had not changed, so it was back to the phone. This was a re-run of before; more monitoring, more training purposes. The well-spoken lady then started on her list of numbers, but this time we were ready with pen and paper. Re-dial #3. Dial the new number; Monitoring, training, etc. Re-dial #4. Monitoring, etc, etc. Still well-spoken, she suggested we should press 2. Almost immediately a male voice with a delightful Scottish accent answered, asked our names and numbers, confirmed our address and told us our cards would be with us within 3 weeks. That took all of 2 minutes. But it had taken upwards of an hour of solid slog to get to that point!
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LEGAL CORNER
From Santiago de Compostela in the north-west to Granada in the south-east
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depth of this exuberant country. The Moorish Alhambra, Toledo’s Jewish
WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR
Making a will in Spain when you have children from previous marriages. Q. I wish to make a Spanish will. My priority is to make my present wife feel safe and secure, but I would like to leave something to my children from my first marriage. If I have to choose it would be my present wife that takes priority but could I achieve safety for all? A. There are various ways to achieve security for all parties and the system we should choose depends on your particular circumstances, i.e. the size of the estate etc. We would sit down and discuss the pros and cons of the various positions. A good, inexpensive
system is to use Life Possessions, which is particularly useful when the major part of the estate consists of real estate. Basically, what we would do in your will in respect of the real estate is as follows: you leave final ownership directly to your children but with a Life Possession in favour of your present wife. In this way your children will not have any access to the property or to any income produced by it (via rental for example) while your wife is alive, but would become the full owners on her death. This system is also very advantageous from a tax point of view. 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.
via Madrid in the centre, Enchanting Spain reveals the fascinating breadth and quarter, the Roman amphitheatre at Mérida and Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, the famously unfinished cathedral, each show a different aspect of Spain’s complex history, now intermingled with fabulously contemporary museums and art centres. The major towns sparkle with life, which visitors can share through the vibrant night scene, the delicious food and wine, the flamenco performances and the abundant festivals. The landscape is diverse and dramatic, whether you are discovering the sun-drenched beaches of Andalucía, hiking in the Picos de Europa or taking a trip down the Guadalquivir River. Enchanting Spain is a portrait in words and images of both the familiar and the unexpected pleasures of this vibrant country. John MacDonald has written for many Spanish and international publications and has a special interest in Spanish history. He studied journalism, photography and archaeology at the University of Exeter and UCL. He shares his time between the UK and Spain. Patricia Díaz Pereda studied at the Complutense University of Madrid, and has worked as a television director and for a media publication. She is passionate about her homeland and has written many articles for magazines as well as contributing to Descubrir España, a National Geographic publication on the subject. She lives in Madrid. ISBN 978-1-909612-70-9 £9.99 paperback
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Heat the oil in a large, non-stick saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and just beginning to colour. Add the risotto rice to the pan and stir well for 30-40 seconds, until the oil has coated the grains of rice. Pour in half of the wine and allow to bubble for 30-40 seconds, then add all of the stock and bring to the boil, stirring well. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is almost tender and the risotto is creamy in appearance. Stir in the remaining wine, the chicken and the frozen peas, then continue to cook, stirring constantly, for a further 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken and peas are heated through and the rice is tender with a slight bite. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the butter and cheese. Season with black pepper. Cover the pan with a lid and set aside for 5 minutes before serving.
Ingredients: 2 tbsp mild olive oil or sunflower oil 1 onion, cut in half, coarsely grated 2 garlic cloves, grated 250g/9oz arborio risotto rice 100ml/3½fl oz white wine, dry vermouth or water 1 litre/1¾ pints chicken stock cube, made with 1 stock cube 250g/9oz cooked leftover chicken, skin removed, cut into small pieces 200g/7oz frozen peas 75g/2¾oz Grana Padano or other hard Italian-style cheese, finely grated 25g/1oz butter freshly ground black pepper
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Who can resist an oozy creamy risotto? Making risotto is simple, it just requires a little time and a generous serving of cheese and these recipes from BBC Food will help you choose your favourite ingredients.
Tom K Butter erridge’s nu t S q Sage R uash & is ( S e r v e so t t o 4)
Heat the butter and half the oil in a frying pan over a low-medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 8-10 minutes, until softened but not coloured. Add the rice and fry for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until it is coated in the oil. Pour in the wine and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat slightly until the wine is just simmering, then cook until two-thirds of the wine has evaporated. Add a ladleful of the warm stock to the pan and return to a simmer, reducing the heat if the liquid starts to bubble too fiercely, to prevent the rice from cooking too quickly. When most of the stock has evaporated, add another ladleful. Cook the risotto in this way for 12-15 minutes, or until most of the stock has been absorbed by the rice and the rice Ingredients: is tender but has a slight bite. 30g/1oz unsalted Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in butter a frying pan over a medium heat and 2 tbsp olive oil fry and the butternut squash for 101 onion, thinly 12 minutes, turning regularly, until sliced tender and golden-brown all over. 2 garlic cloves, Stir the sage, butternut squash, finely chopped Parmesan and mozzarella into the risotto. Turn the heat off, leave the 280g/10oz pan on the heat, and let the cheese arborio rice melt. Season, to taste, with salt and 200ml/7fl oz dry pepper. white wine Meanwhile, heat a dry frying pan 1.1 litres/1 pint over a medium heat. Add the pine 16fl oz warm nuts and toast for 1-2 minutes, until vegetable stock just golden-brown. Stir them into the (made with stock risotto and serve. cubes)
1 small (or ½ large) butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, cut into small cubes
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Baked Spani Risott sh o ( S er v e s 4)
porcini mushrooms 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 225g/8oz
Ingredients:
250g/9oz cherry tomatoes 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 300g/10oz risotto rice 4 chicken thigh fillets, halved 200g/7oz chorizo, thickly sliced 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 litre/1¾ pints hot chicken stock pinch of saffron strands 8 large, raw prawns salt and freshly ground black pepper
chestnut mushrooms, sliced
Soak the porcini mushrooms in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain well. Heat the oil in a large, heavy based saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Fry over a gentle heat for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the chestnut mushrooms and fry for a further 2-3 minutes, until browned.
350g/12oz arborio rice white wine 1.2 litres/2 pints hot vegetable stock
Stir in the rice and coat in the oil. Pour in the wine and simmer, stirring, until the liquid has been absorbed. Add a ladleful of the stock and simmer, stirring again, until the liquid has been absorbed. Continue adding the stock in this way, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is plump and tender. Roughly chop the soaked porcini mushrooms and stir into the risotto, along with the parsley, butter and salt and pepper. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 25g/1oz butter salt and freshly ground black pepper freshly grated parmesan (or similar vegetarian hard cheese), to serve
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Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Place the cherry tomatoes in a roasting tin and sprinkle over the red onion, garlic and olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes until the tomatoes are softened. Stir in the rice, chicken, chorizo, rosemary, chicken stock, saffron and some salt and pepper, mixing well together. Return to the oven for 20 minutes. FREE BOTTLE OF WINE Stir in the prawns PER COUPLE TO TAKE AWAY and return to the oven for a further AFTER HAVING OUR NIGHT MENUS 10 minutes until the rice is tender VALID ONLY WITH THIS VOUCHER and the chicken is DINNER 19.00-22.00 UNTIL 30TH APRIL cooked through.
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Experiencing the aromas and tastes of street food in the company of local people in a faroff land is one of travel’s greatest treats. A tour is the best way to explore the delights on offer (and avoid the potential hazards) while tucking into an unfamiliar cuisine.
Street food culture thrives in warm countries, where eating outside is an utter pleasure, so it's no surprise that most tours head for the pavement cafés and street stalls of Vietnam and India, the souks and bazaars of Istanbul and Marrakesh, and the colonial plazas and roadhouses of Ecuador, Mexico and Cuba. Others are to less obvious destinations like the market squares of Crete or the Irrawaddy River Delta in Burma. Here is a selection of the best street food-themed holidays and culinary adventures currently on offer.
1. A taco tour of Mexico
Chillies, tomatoes, corn and chocolate, which are all indigenous to Mexico may have made their way into cuisines all over the world but they remain key ingredients in the humble street food of their homeland. Many Mexican dishes like tortillas, tacos, tamales, corn on the cob and quesadillas are made to be dipped into zingy salsas, savoury mole chocolate sauce, guacamole and sour cream. The beach shacks on surfer beaches do a brisk trade in mezcal cocktails to wash down the local version of ceviche.
2. On the road in Cuba
Until recently the idea of a food tour of Cuba would have been absurd, then as soon as private enterprise was liberated, the lid came off. Street stalls and paladars - restaurants run by locals in their own homes - proliferated serving delicious and nutritious Cuban classics like seafood enchilado and moros y christianos using homegrown ingredients. Many places are hard to find so being escorted by
a homegrown foodie like Tanja Buwalda on this small group tour by Esencia is ideal.
3. The temple towns of Tamil Nadu
South Indian dishes like masala dosa and idli - which have become street food favourites all over india - are originally from Tamil Nadu where pilgrims flock to vast temple complexes and feast on fabulous fast food vegetarian thalis of multiple dishes served on banana leaves served at hundreds of street stall cafés. The cuisine turns non-veg in Chettinad where trade and travel have given the local villagers a taste for spicy meatballs and chicken fries, and in Pondicherry a French fusion influence lives on
4. The bazaars of Istanbul
The residents of Istanbul have a passion for cooking and eating outside. The bazaars and streets of the old city host stalls and hole-in-the-wall joints offering mezes of small hot and cold dishes of tantalising tastes served with oven warm fresh bread to scoop up every last morsel, and succulent chargrilled kebabs, slow cooked stews, or grilled fish simply cooked with a brush of oil and a squeeze of lemon. It’s a heady mix of Ottomon and Mediterranean flavours spiced up with pul biber (dried red pepper flakes), lemony ground sumac and dried thyme.
5. From Quito to Cloud Forest in the Andes
Ecuador is emerging as a Latin American culinary
destination to rival Peru. In Quito - the high altitude colonial-era capital - Metropolitan Touring runs an excellent “Live Quito Like A Local” culinary tours of the once dodgy San Roque market neighbourhood, combined with lunch in the stunningly-restored Casa Gangotena. Breakfast on green plantain scrambled with ahiote, snack on shrimp empanadas and avoid the steaming cauldrons of bull’s penis soup before returning to the hotel for an exquisite feast of dishes, such as llama spring rolls, shrimp and coconut milk ceviche and cloud forest yams with aji.
6. Off the beaten track in Central India
Joining colourfully turbaned, finely mustachioed men at a village street chai stall to sate a desert thirst with a steaming cup of sweet milky cardamon-andginger infused tea is one of the great pleasures of a road journey through central India. Spicy snacks of fresh vegetable samosas, steaming potato bondas and crispy cauliflower pakoras only improve things further. Curries of aloo ghobi and channa masala served in organic bowls made of dried leaves stapled together with twigs and sweets dripping with rose water have to be consumed on the spot. http://www.telegraph.co.uk
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We had an amazing start to our 2016 Cabrera Music Club events last Saturday at Hostal Rural with the “Troupers Swing Band” with everyone swinging, singing and dancing to their effortless playing. Many thanks to all that came and commiserations to those who missed the event. Our next event is on Saturday May 14th, and is the Fantastic voice of Pamela Lund (and the rest of her of course) along with her partner Marcelo Gervasi, the Internationally famous Flamenco guitarist, Vitor Belmonte and his fellow guitarist Andres Dibujar. These artists were applauded last year for a superb evening and we were asked for them to appear again this year, please join us at 8.00pm at Los Pastores The Cabrera Social Committee are having their Annual Car Rally on April 30th, this should equal or be even better than the previous years and is at a new venue in Cabrera. More info. To come from Pam and Malcolm in the very near future. Following the Welsh Choir event last year, we are having this event this year in memory of our great friend Robert Uzzell who recently passed away but spent so much time in organising this event. The Welsh Choir, named the Chords is with a 7.30 pm start at Hostal Rural and food at 9.00. The second half (and now for something completely different) is with the fantastic musician and keyboard player, Dominic Dolittle. A chance to dance and even try out your own voice in this fun packed second half. Only 20 euros inclusive.
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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 Information for all present and future COLLYFER clients, of the month, we choose a different restaurant to visit each you can now take your policy with you should you need month and this event has great support with Members and or want to return to the UK, contact Karen for details 617 Guests enjoying experiencing different cuisine. 456 335 karencecere@collyfer.com We have a Coffee Morning on the third Wednesday of the month at Latino's Bar with various activities. It is a good WACKY RACES VILLARICOS opportunity to meet up and have a chat and you would Date Saturday 14th May 2016 be made very welcome. If you would like to join the Anyone wishing to enter a team or advertise in the programme Branch or attend any of our events and would like further please contact via e-mail: wackyracesvillaricos@gmail.com information please contact the Secretary, Chrissy at zurgena. Facebook: wackyracesvillaricos rblsecretary@yahoo.co.uk. You will be made very welcome. Or by visiting Bar La Plaza Villaricos You do not have to have been a member of the Military to join.
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crime scene being praised for her swiftness in arriving at the murder scene! The Glass Room was a favourite haunt of Professor Tony Ferdinand who worked at St Ursula’s in London. A respected man with excellent contacts, he could help new writers to have their works published. He had appeared on The Culture Show and BBC4. This gave him considerable power and massaged his over-inflated ego. When Vera reached the room she found the professor sitting on the floor with an angry and outraged expression still visible on his face, his shirt covered in blood. He had been stabbed to death. Miranda Barton, host, found him. The prime suspect was Joanna, Vera’s neighbour who had been seen near the professor’s room holding a knife. Had Joanna killed him or has she been set up? Discovering Joanna’s psychiatric history, her bi-polar disorder as well as her assaults on her former husband, attacking him with a knife and her attempt to commit suicide suggests an unhinged person capable of murder. Equally unnerving is the discovery that Miranda had written this murder scene in her best-seller Cruel Women with chairs and tables and wine glasses in a particular place. Imagine the horror of discovering your piece of fiction becomes a reality. Vera and her team interview all the writers who are suspects as well as Joanna and many of them had an intense dislike of the victim. Alex Barton tells his mother that he would dance on his grave! Nina Backworth disliked him too. We are told that he “picked on anyone vulnerable.” He was a sexual predator, too brash and too full of himself. So it seems that Vera has her work cut out for proving Joanna’s innocence and finding the real culprit. “Writers were like parasites, preying on other people’s stress and misery.” Before the murder is solved, there is another gruesome throat slashing, a re-enactment of Nina Backworth’s crime story and Vera and her team have to find the connection between the murders and the possible motive before any further murders are committed. “Deep down, everyone loved a murder. They loved the drama of it, the frisson of fear. people had been putting together stories of death and the motive for killing since the beginning of time to thrill and to entertain.” It’s so cleverly written, faultless and an extremely satisfying read and I adore Vera Stanhope’s rudeness and eccentricities. Publisher: Pan Books. ISBN: 978-0-330-51270-1 REVIEW it by Carol Naylor.
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Fast bowler Tino Best has joined Hampshire on a short-term deal. The 34-year-old joins the county as cover for fellow West Indies paceman Fidel Edwards, who broke an ankle while playing football last week. Best has played 25 Tests and 26 one-day internationals for his country, and taken 316 wickets in 115 firstclass wickets at an average of 28. Like Edwards, he is a Kolpak signing, with South African Ryan McLaren Hampshire’s designated overseas player. “Tino trained with us in Barbados during pre-season and looked good,” Hampshire director of cricket Giles White said. “It’s come about at short notice, initially on a short-term contract. He seems excited about the opportunity and very motivated to do well.” Best will play for Hampshire in a
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Albox & District Darts League has a new Bernie Blakemore Champion of Champions after the annual event was held at Maloans in Albox on Sunday 10th April 2016.... Sam Barrett from Cafe-Bar Oasis 2 blew away all of the competition to win the trophy & book himself a place in the history books, by becoming the youngest ever winner at the tender age of just 19....not bad for someone who only took up darts 12 months or so ago.... There were a record number of players (38) amongst the 70 + people who turned out on the day in memory of our very good friend Bernie... There were many shocks along the way including last years winner going out in the 1st Round and after quite a few hours of darts we ended up at the Semi - Finals stage of the competition... In the first s/f Pedro from Heavan beat his skipper, Oscar from Heavan 3 - 1 to progress into the final... In the second s/f Sam beat Mike Choker from Why Not? 3 - 1 to book
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As well as Edwards, who will undergo surgery on Tuesday, Hampshire are currently without the services of bowlers Reece Topley, Gareth Berg and Ryan Stevenson through injury. Ireland seamer Craig Young has also joined the county on a short-term loan deal. “We’ll support Fidel through his recovery and look forward to having him back in a Hampshire shirt as soon as possible,” White added. “He’s a class act and the team will miss him.” Bbc.com
19TH HOLE GOLF SOCIETY, MATCH REPORT. Thursday 21st April, 40 members arrived at the Aguilon Golf Resort to play the Monthly Medal in beautiful weather conditions except for a freshening breeze that threatened to keep the scoring down. Geoff (The Dress) Smith, wearing a very pretty green themed outfit, took the Men’s Medal scoring a nett 70 leaving Mark Danson (playing his first game for yoinks) in 2nd place with 71 and Mike Esposito and Gary Grey both on 74 in 3rd and 4th places respectively. Her in Doors (Zeta Denyer) found a smidgen of form scoring a nett 78 to take 1st place in the Ladies Medal from an ever improving Karen Esposito on 79. Results - Mens Medal - 1st Geoff
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After a short break to enable both players and the supporters to get there breathe back we were into the Final. Pedro stormed into a 2 leg lead but Sam fought hard to get back on terms & then to lead 3 - 2 after the 5th leg Pedro came storming back & took the 6th leg to level things at 3 - 3 & so onto the final winner takes all 7th leg.
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Smith Nett 70 (28), 2nd Mark Danson Nett 71 (02), 3rd Mike Esposito Nett 72 (13), 4th Gary Grey Nett 72 (22). Ladies Medal - 1st Zeta Denyer Nett 78 (36)), 2nd Karyn Esposito Nett 79 (36) Twos - 12th Doug Birrell, 14th Bernie Obrien, 17th Nigel Greenwood & Dave Denyer Nearest the Pins - 3rd Ralph Hunter, 8th Bernard Errica, 12th Alan Brigden, 14th Mike Esposito, 15th (in Two) Peter Death, 17th Ray Wicking 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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Sam just edged out Pedro to win this leg & the Final 4 - 3 & to great applause for both players who both played there part in what was one of the best Finals seen in recent years...
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great half time team talk in which all involved wanted to get back out there and win the 2nd half… History was made in the second period when United scored the first goal in the right end of the pitch! Millwall Mickey goes down in history as the first Huercal United FC goal scorer, a fantastic achievement and long to be remembered… The goal came after Saxon played the ball though the middle opening up the wide area for Lee Danson to create space and with a swivel fire a shot on the goal only to be denied by the keeper who could only parry the ball which fell to the feet of Mickey who rifled the ball into the onion bag…. Sadly this was the only goal of the game for the tired United players as the game ended 11-1, an improvement on the opening game of the campaign with signs of the team gelling well and looking forward to the next outing. Which will be at Las Pistas in HuercalOvera on Thursday 28th April at 20:00 against FC Romeo.
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Matchday two in the Huercal-Overa Liga Futbol 6 Tournament Sponsored by Voss Homes saw United take on one of the contenders in a very competitive competition featuring Finidi who only last season was pushing for promotion to the Segunda B division with HuercalOvera Club de Futbol. Line Up Vs IndalphoneThe squad welcomed back Terry Sharpe after an extended pre season break, Andy Smith following ongoing talks about getting involved in the project and also introducing Ross (Keeper) Hunter to the squad. The game started well with United containing Indalphone to long range efforts that were dealt with easily by the new keeper, movement and positioning was an improvement on the first run out as structure was clear to see. Millwall Mickey was his usual self constant running and niggling at the heels of the Indalphone defenders created openings early on but nothing to really make the keeper sweat, Lee Danson and Terry Sharpe were both looking to get shots away on goal with Dan Saxon holding the line with Veteran Rickard Graham at the back looking solid. But it was only a matter of time that the deadlock was broken, Indalphone taking the lead after 6 minutes with a rocket of an effort. Huercal United’s heads didn’t drop, this gave them a sense to get back into the game. Andy Smith, Dave Greenwood and Ian Brocklehurst coming off the bench to provide a boost of freshness.
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The Amigos Club de Bowling Club Championship sponsored by Ibex Insurance Albox was held over the weekend of 16th and 17th April 2016. This year saw a reduced number of entries due to a number of qualifiers either ill or had other arrangements such as airport collections, and trips back to the UK meant we only had 26 entries. However, this did not diminish from the excitement and competition over the weekend. We would especially like to thank our members from Torrevieja, who, despite their own club moving their monthly tournament to the same weekend as ours insisted on showing some respect for ours and entering our tournament. The Ibex Championship was won for the second year by a Septuagenarian. Alex Bain won it in 2015 and Dave Love this year. Dave beat Phil Taylor in an exciting final that saw Dave take a commanding lead of 80 pins after game one. Game two started with Dave´s lead increased to 104 with the difference in handicaps. However, Phil came back at him to only lose the match by just 27 pins. Dave is a very popular winner and well deserved the victory as he was seeded one after the first round of qualifiers with a superb 716. He maintained an excellent standard breaking 600 in all his five matches. Congratulations Dave on becoming the new Ibex Insurance Club Champion.
KARATE CLASSES New Karate Class is starting at Sophia’s. On Thursday 12 May at 4pm Tony is a fully qualified Karate Instructor and recognised by the Karate Association If you are interested in a free taster session Please contact Sophia’s 950 449 451 This class is available for all levels of fitness. Places are limited please call and register as soon as possible.
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