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Fireball seen in skies above Murcia, Andalucía and central Spain

A FIREBALL brighter than a full moon was seen crossing Spain in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday) morning, caused by a meteoric rock hitting the Earth's atmosphere at 95,000 kilometres per hour (nearly 60,000mph).

It was caught on telescope at the La Hita observatory in Toledo at 23.06hrs exactly, and was seen from the ground by the naked eye from Murcia, Andalucía, Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid.

Meteor detectors set up by the University of Huelva, on Spain's far south-west coast, based in Sevilla, the Sierra Nevada, Calar Alto (Almería province) and Huelva city itself were designed to monitor the skies continuously to enable astrophysicists to analyse the impact of burning space rocks coming from the Solar System and colliding against the Earth's atmosphere.

These studies, part of the so-called SMART project, found that the fireball soared directly over northern Africa, which is why it was bright enough to be seen from southern and central Spain.

The brusque collision with the atmosphere forced the temperature of the meteoric rock to shoot up very suddenly, creating a fireball at an altitude of 107 kilometres above Morocco.

It then headed north-west, disintegrating and fizzling out at 74 kilometres above the earth.

Fragments coming away from the comet 169P/NEAT cause a glittery firework display of stars known as the Alpha Capricorn Shower, and which can be actively seen from the beginning of July to mid-August in the northern hemisphere.

The star-shower usually creates extremely bright fireballs which are seen from parts of earth, as was the case with the one spotted in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Studying fireballs enable astronomers to determine the physical and chemical properties of comets. thinkspain

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Air Europa pilots set to strike this summer

In more bad news for travellers, pilots with Spanish airline Air Europa are set to strike in the coming weeks.

Although the final dates for the strikes are yet to be set, they are expected to take place at the end of July and the beginning of August, after pilots at the carrier voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action.

Pilots have vowed to maintain so-called minimum services during the strike as is required under Spanish law, but the action is bound to cause disruption, including flight delays and cancellations, if it goes

ahead as planned.

Air Europa pilots are protesting the creation of the new low-cost Air Europa Express service.

Eleven Air Europa planes will become part of the new fleet, while the budget carrier will also take on some of the established firm’s passenger-carrying work.

But Air Europa pilots say the pilots for the new service will be brought in from outside at lower costs and won’t be covered by industry agreements.

The strike comes after six days of chaos at Barcelona-based Spanish airline Vueling which

blamed unspecified "operational difficulties" for flight disruptions.

But both a union s p o k e s p e r s o n representing flight crews and the Spanish government said Vueling were to blame for the turmoil because the carrier had failed to properly plan for the busy summer months.

On Tuesday, Vueling president Javier SánchezPrieto apologized for the carrier’s problems, saying eight planes would be brought in to shore up services as of Wednesday. thelocal

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Why hot weather can be deadliest at the beginning of the summer

A new study examining data from more than 300 cities shows that health risks fall as summer progresses Numerous heat warnings have been activated in provinces across Spain, and meteorological predictions that this summer will be hotter and drier than usual are raising concerns about public health.

A recently published study claims that the mortality risk for extreme heat is greater at the beginning of the summer than at the end – a fact that could encourage prevention campaigns to start earlier and focus on the first days of the summer.

“Results provide strong evidence of a reduction in risk over the season,” reported researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

In their study, they analyzed the adjustments and lifestyle modifications of 305 citizens from nine countries, including Spain. Every country we studied showed a significantly higher mortality rate due to heat during the first weeks of summer Researcher Aurelio Tobías “Every country we studied showed a significantly higher mortality rate due to heat during the first weeks of summer,” said Aurelio Tobías, researcher with the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research and one of the authors of the study. Published in the scientific newspaper American Journal of Epidemiology, its conclusions could be traced to factors such as the progressive

adjustment to the heat, something that has been observed in many studies, combined with changes in behavior that help people adapt, such as changing routine or using fans or air conditioning.

The researchers believe that this notable decrease in heat-related deaths could be explained by the proliferation of heat-illness prevention campaigns and the investment of resources towards combating the heat. In the field of epidemiology, they use the term “harvesting effect” for the phenomenon where those whose health is already

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Los efectos del calor en Madrid A group of people cool off in the fountains of Juan Carlos I Park in Madrid. /Javier Lizón (EFE) compromised are affected earlier rather than later. “This study shows consistently that the effect of the extreme heat of early summer lasts longer, from four to eight days, as opposed to at the end of the season, where it might only last two days,” adds Tobías.

While this study is among the first to analyze this harvesting effect at different points in the summer on an international scale, its results are not unprecedented.

Other studies from across 15 European

cities, 148 US cities and South Korea have ultimately arrived at similar conclusions.

This work could be useful for educational programs that offer information on how to stay cool and raise awareness of the effect of the heat on vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly. “It could be useful to launch these campaigns earlier, concentrating resources on the first few days of the summer, when the risk is highest,” suggested Tobías. elpais

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The rising temperature brings skin and hair problems with it – like rashes, acne, tanning, skin and scalp infection and split ends. From exfoliating to avoiding chemicals, experts dole out various tips to protect skin and tresses during summer.

Sangeeta Amladi, head, medical services at Kaya Skin Clinic, recommends tips for a carefree and skin friendly summer: • Screen the sun: Small exposures to sun are beneficial for the skin and essential for production of vitamin D. However, prolonged exposure to solar UV radiation may have a hazardous impact on the skin. Not all sunscreens are made alike, so SPF (Sun protection factor) 30 is best recommended for Indian skin types. Apply sun screen 20 to 30 minutes before stepping out and ensure you wear sunscreen every day, even when you stay indoors.

Follow the essential routine: From dry airconditioned homes to walks in the steamy and sweaty weather outside, one needs to pay special attention to summer skincare. Follow the cleansing, toning and moisturising ritual twice a day for best results.

• Exfoliate: Incorporating exfoliation into your skin care regime is a must to avoid dull skin! Exfoliants remove old, dry, dead skin cells, toxins and other deposits and allow new skin cells to surface. Scrub your elbows and knees at least twice a week to get rid of dead tissues. Rub a slice of lemon with sugar every alternate day to keep them clean and to remove tan.

• Hair Woes: Since hair tends to be moisturedeprived during summers, overuse of any kind of chemical and hair styling tool should be avoided.

Shampooing often results in loss of shine and

moisture. Consider switching to a gentle shampoo and use a deep conditioner to replenish the loss of moisture. Massage your hair with a mixture of coconut oil, castor and olive oil regularly to keep your hair nourished. And if you are one of them who are open to homemade remedies, whisk 2 egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and apply this mask on the bottom 2/3rds of your hair. Wash off after 15 minutes.

• Happy Feet: During summers our feet become the target of a variety of potential foot maladies including eczema, fungal infections, and socially embarrassing “smelly feet”. Start with wearing an open sandal in the summer to keep your feet dry and give them a chance to “breathe”. Your feet are subject to sunburn just like the rest of your body. Use sunscreen during the day and apply a lightweight moisturizer in the evenings.

•A foot powder is a must as it helps to soak up excessive moisture that can breed fungi and bacteria. Head for a pedicure once every week.

This will keep your foot clean. Trim your toe nails to avoid dirt and dust from accumulating under your toe nails.

• Maintain a healthy diet: Make fruits your best friends this summer. With summers in full swing, it is advised that apart from drinking lots of water, a special summer diet consisting of light and healthy food would ensure a cool mind and body. To keep your skin hydrated, eat lot of fresh fruits and green vegetables. Include fruits and vegetables like bitter gourd, spinach, cucumber, watermelons, oranges, cherries, plums and lychee to your diet. They are highly nutritious with an abundant supply of fibre, vitamins, anti-oxidants and minerals.

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WARNING! EXTREME SUMMER TEMPERATURES PREDICTED! Don’t become a victim of waiting lists and increased demand due to the new government legislation that all rental properties must have air-conditioning.

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Sponsoring the Albox Feature

Glad rags Boutique

Tel: 634 313 071 spanishrocks@hotmail.co.uk

Located between the better known towns of Baza and Huercal Overa, the town of Albox is flanked by the Sierra de las Estancias and the Sierra de los Filabres mountain ranges.

Albox owes its foundation and settlement to the Arabs (its name means 'tower' in Arabic) with a history widely linked to the medieval splendour of the Kingdom of Granada from the 13th century The town has all the facilities and service one would expect from a modern small town: shops, banks, post office, restaurants, bars, schools and a 24 hour medical centre.

Albox has a municipal swimming pool, very typical of inland Spanish towns that don’t have access to beaches.

A large market is held every Tuesday morning. On market days the neighbouring streets are shut off to traffic and stalls open up selling fresh fruit, vegetables and bread.

The town offers visitors an insight into the lifestyle of a traditional Spanish town, with its traditional customs and culture.

Every year Albox celebrates All Saints Day (Halloween) with a massive week long fiesta from 31st October-6th November.

summer read? Well look no further! Jay at Book Box really does have the most extensive

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condition. There are also more books in stock - Jay has more than 20,000 books - so you have a browse; if you can’t find what you’re looking for, Jay will add it to her “wanted list” and contact you when your book comes in.. All books are priced from 1.50€. Tel. 662 585 098

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ALBOX RUGS

Summer is coming – are you prepared?

We have a new range of accessories available now: Extend your internet range with our new boosters - no need to run inside - boost your signal to your poolside. Plus many more items to enhance your summer.

Also, with the hot weather comes lots of power cuts, overload, power surges & lighting strikes, so get protected with our UPS & Surge protection. We continue to offer a large range of ink cartridges, both genuine and compatibles and have added new sizes to our range of batteries - CR2032, CR2016, CR1616, CR162.

Ask us about repairs to your Iphone/Ipad/ Smarthphone/Tablet screen – from just 40€.

Remember, we speak English and can help you with all your queries.

computer services

Pop in & see Raquel for details of our new products

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OPENING HOURS Monday to Saturday 10am - 2pm AVENIDA LEPANTO 15

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e m o s E w a s i x Albo Glad rags Boutique

SUMMER SHOE & SANDAL SALE. STARTS MONDAY 18TH JULY AT 10AM. UP TO 50% OFF REMAINING SHOES & SANDALS. ALL STOCK MUST GO TO MAKE WAY FOR NEW LINES.

WHEN ITS GONE ITS GONE!!

Serendipity in the

Crystal Cave

Crystal Angels Energy Stones

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We stock all your craft supplies.

Card making classes available.

We are now stocking all your usual craft bits & bobs crystalmanofalmeria@hotmail.com Avda. 28 de Febrero, Albox (Between Sol y Mar / The Post Shop & Olivers)

Crystal Man of Almeria is now in Serendipity

Opening hours:10am - 2pm Mon - Fri Los Llanos Market Sat Mornings We will be happy to open outside these hours!

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The place to buy unique Arts & Crafts from local artists

From Monday 11th July Summer Hours Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm

NOW IN STOCK

New range of home accessories Gifts for everyone Crystals, Angels, Soaps, Handmade Gifts and cards. Keep those mozzies at bay with our Citronella, Lemon and Lavender candles, oils, incense and soaps.

We now stock Raspberry Garden Candles & Melts Every Thursday massage with Leanne and Craft classes fortnightly with Julie See up and coming events on Facebook

Tel: 634 395 085

Calle Malaga, ALBOX (two streets up from Mercadona)

ALSO A FANTASTIC OFFER FOR 1 WEEK ONLY

(AND WHILST STOCKS LAST) COTTON CROPS.....BUY 1 PAIR AND GET YOUR 2ND PAIR HALF PRICE! 7 COLOUR CHOICES AVAILABLE, SIZES SMALL TO 2XL KEEP WATCHING MY ADVERTS FOR EVEN MORE SPECIAL OFFERS COMING SOON.....

Tel: 634 313 071 spanishrocks@hotmail.co.uk Summer Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-2pm

Cutting Edge Hair and beauty salon

JULY OFFERS

Cut and Blowdry with Andrea only...............................................€18 Step into Summer with Full Leg, Bikini and Under Arm Wax......€28 Alaina is at Cutting Edge every Tuesday and Wednesday for all your anti-ageing treatments and beauty remedies including her summer special exfoliating massage.

Gift vouchers Available Monday - Friday 9-5.30pm out of hours appointments Available

Calle Málaga no 4 Albox (Almería) Tel: 950 633 086

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S A E L O B R A amazing Electromecanica Arboleas General Electrical & Mechanical A/C repaired & recharged Fuel injection systems Spanish plates English Spoken Tel: 950 431 798

Summer opening hours 7am - 3pm Monday to Friday Pol. Ind. Los Llanos, Arboleas (near Mora Petrol Station)

Arboleas is a small town in the Almanzora valley, not so far from the larger market town of Albox.

The old part of the town is quiet with quaint streets and an ancient church which was constructed by the Cardinal Archbishop of Toledo in 1492.

The town backs on to the lower slopes of the Filabres mountains and is surrounded by orange and olive trees. It has a strong agricultural economy and produces many citrus fruits, almonds, olives and even cereals.

The local market takes place every Saturday and has many stalls that attracts buyers.

NOW OPEN 8am - Late

7 days a week Come along and welcome the opening of Legends.

Serving all day breakfast from just 3.95€, bar meals and snacks. Coffee 1.00€ and bottled beer just 1.20€

EVERY SATURDAY Entertainment

Kyra Beauty Salon

Friday 15th July Disco from 8pm followed by Jack Savage

HAIR AND BEAUTY WITH KYRA

Come along and join us Pol Llanos De Arboleas, 04660 Tel: 634 375 908 email: angielegends@yahoo.com

Kyra welcomes Jade to the Salon, call in on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday between 10am - 5pm, no appointment necessary. Jade specialises in home-made hair masks to keep your hair in top condition throughout the summer.

Call in for details.

Tues: 10am - 5pm, Wed to Thurs: 10am - 7pm, Fri: 9am - 7pm, Saturday: 9am - 2pm

950 106 294 - 642 319 247

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taller de chapa y pintura vehicle body repairs & paint shop

Hairdressing & Beauty

Haircut Pedicure Massage Depilation

Jose Martinez Avellaneda Pol. Ind. Los Llanos 04660 Arboleas (Almeria)

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Phone appointments:

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Pol. Ind. “Los Llanos”, nave 7 04660 ARBOLEAS (Almeria)

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Sales & lettings inmobiliaria tlf: +34 850 993 099 Mob: +34 606 281 865 info@almeriapropertyagency.com

Almeria Property Agency Sponsor the Soltimes Arboleas Feature www.almeriapropertyagency.com Office located next to Cajamar bank in Arboleas village

Stor age Solut ions

Storage Solutions is situated opposite the Amigos Bowling Alley on Arboleas/Los Llanos Poligono 04660. Amanda & Steve are there to help with your temporary or longer term storage requirements. Their service is friendly and professional. They offer to store anything from boats, cars, motor cycles, to smaller household items or total house contents.

Storage solutions can collect and deliver door to door. With reasonable rates and care and attention assured, they also undertake local and international house removals and are fully legal with full comprehensive insurance , Storage solutions have the answer to all your storage and transportation requirements please call Amanda & Steve for prices and details on 950 930 316.

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Muebles Rodriguez Muebles Rodriquez are the largest furniture store in Arboleas with a wide range of goods for your home, from wall and floor tiles to furniture.

They also have a large selection of accessories for your home from lights, lamps and ornaments.

Find Muebles Rodriguez on the poligono industrial estate opposite Amigos Bowling.

Total Entertainment Albox

New to Total Entertainment, Albox - Danny’s Computer Clinic. Every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm. Free advice on all gadgets from smartphones and tablets to PCs and laptops. Appointments taken on 950 121 318 or just call in. Wednesday mornings Marian has her art class from 10am and Friday mornings we have Weight No More weight loss class with Amanda from 10.45am. If you want to hold a meeting, class or demonstration at Total Entertainment, call in to see Claire to discuss terms. New services available by appointment include Flight Bookings, Passport Renewals and Androidman TV Demos, call or call in for more information. We are situated opposite the football ground on Avenida Lepanto.

Pol Ind. Los Llanos Arboleas (Almeria) Tel: 950 430 778 info@decoraydescanso.com

Bar International From Monday 18th July and Every Monday We will be open from 6pm Serving 8oz Sirloin Steak €8.50 Com e and with second Steak for €5.00 en cockt ails o joy one o n All fo f od ho the terrac our e mem Friday 22nd July ade

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Whether you like running or not, you can’t deny that it’s good for you. It gets you outdoors, it burns calories and it’s a great way to boost your mood. But apparently —​and this is based on scientific research people —​running can actually make you smarter too.

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With almost 60 years of backcombed updos under her belt, Chicago-based hairstylist Margaret Vinci Heldt has died aged 98, leaving a legacy of beautiful bouffant ‘dos behind her.

Inventing the hairstyle back in the 60s, Margaret never dreamed her hairdo would make such an iconic mark on 1960s fashion and beauty. Even now 60 years later, it’s still going strong.

So many stars have adopted her signature look, and even though it’s a style that screams 1960, celebs today like Adele, Gizzi Erskine and even the late Amy Winehouse have reworked their long locks to make it work in a modern way. Marge Simpson has even coined the style —​have you ever seen her with a different ‘do?!

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Once whilst exploring the delightful old quarter of Naples, or Napoli as it prefers to be called; I stumbled across an Aladdin’s Cave of a shop filled with DVDs. Always one for a rummage, I dived in and came up for air clutching a copy of the 1969 film version of Alice’s Restaurant. I knew a film existed but had never seen it. Sadly I still haven’t seen all of it as the video gets stuck in too many places but at 3€, still a bargain.

The film came out just after Arlo Guthrie performed at Woodstock; based on his 1967 anti-war song/ tale Alice’s Restaurant which he wrote as a protest against the Vietnam War. Voted 3rd best film of 1969, it grossed over $6 mil making it the 21st most viewed movie that year. The Director Arthur Penn who also directed Bonnie and Clyde was nominated for an Oscar.

Arlo sings the true tale of him and a friend doing a favour for Alice

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your brexit voice Hi all, I'm worried about what can happen to us now. Theresa May saying she can't guarantee that the EU citizens in the UK will be able to stay once she takes over there (or that they will need work permits or visas or a certain base income to remain), means that our position here in Spain can not be regarded as safe.

Simon Manley the career ambassador was saying the other day not to worry: the British government (when they have one) will take care of us. I was reminded of the winter fuel allowance debacle and how we really have no one in our corner.

Will they continue to pay the EHIC for Britons abroad, and adjust their pensions each year according to the cost of living?.

But, we could have champions - that would be your newspapers, if you can support the proposal of saying 'we exist, we are not going to give up our lives here'.

While no one knows (or evidently cares) how many ex-pat Britons there are living in Spain – anywhere from 270,000 to 800,000 (quite a variance) – the reality is that we as a large group have absolutely no ‘say’ in our political future, because we have no representation, no agency, no office, no spokesperson and no defender of our own situation.

No one can be more in favour of Europe than an expatriate, yet we are not represented. We need security.

We are, in fact, larger still: there are an estimated 1,500,000 Britons living in Europe (or perhaps two million – no one knows). We all need protection.

Larger yet, there are thought to be twenty million Europeans living in another EU country. Who speaks for them? If we were to organise as 'ex-pats', it would be as ex-pats Europe-wide, all those Europeans who live in another country and have no representation in Brussels. (A bit ambitious, but that's where we need to be looking). We need to have a voice in Brussels – and a valid European passport or identity card. Only then will we be safe from maverick politicians and racial division.

So let us start now, before the recent politics of the UK can breach our safety and our comfort. To begin, we will need a list of supporters’ names, with their email address, local town, province and country.

With a thousand names, we will begin our journey to Brussels.

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one Thanksgiving; remember Alice? Alice lived in the bell tower of an abandoned church and used to drop her rubbish from the tower down into the church proper. They picked up the garbage (as they call it across the pond) and took it to the city dump. But the dump was closed so they found a little cliff off a side road which had a small pile of garbage at the bottom.

Thinking one big pile was better than two little piles; they dropped the garbage down there.

The next morning Police officer Obie phoned them as he’d found Arlo’s name on an envelope at the bottom of the half ton pile of garbage. This was the biggest crime to hit Stockbridge Massachusetts in many years; normally there were two police officers and one police car.

By the time Obie had hauled Arlo to the scene, there were five police officers and three

police cars. Twenty eight glossy photos had been taken off the approach, the getaway, even aerial photography and there were police dogs sniffing for clues. Arlo ends up with a $50 dollar fine and was told to pick up the garbage.

Later when Guthrie went to a US Army office to be processed and drafted to Vietnam; he gets told instead to sit on the Group W bench due to his conviction.

Jokingly Arlo regales who he sat with; all sorts of undesirables – mother rapers, father stabbers, even father rapers! All these desperate criminals ask him what he did to deserve being on the group W bench with the rest of them. He tells them ‘littering’ which doesn’t impress them one bit and they huddle in a corner ignoring him; until he says ‘and creating a nuisance!’ At this the fierce criminals allow him into

their gang for the day.

Next when the recruiting S e r g e ant asked if he has been rehabilitated, Arlo jumps around screaming ‘kill, kill, kill!’ Then Arlo asks; ‘do I have to be moral enough to join the army, burn women, kids, houses and villages after being a litterbug?’ He is excused on psychiatric grounds!

It’s a fantastic anti war song; amusing and delighting over 19 minutes; if not heard yet there are many versions on YouTube.

One version is of Arlo performing it in the actual church from the song. In the movie Officer Obie actually plays himself as he figured it was better to make himself look a fool than an actor do it for him. Alice (remember Alice?) also plays a cameo role in the movie.

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An animated comedy, The Secret Life Of Pets is one for all the family. For one bustling Manhat tan apartment building, the real day starts after the folks on two legs leave for work and school. That’s when five the pets of every stripe, fur and feather begin their own nine-toabout stories ing humiliat trading other, each with out routine: hanging their owners, or auditioning adorable looks to get better snacks.

The building’s top dog, Max (voiced by Louis C.K.), a quick-witted terrier rescue who’s convinced he sits at the centre of his owner’s universe, finds his pampered life rocked when she brings home Duke (Eric Stonestreet), a sloppy, massive mess of a mongrel with zero lves interpersonal skills. When this reluctant canine duo finds themse out on the mean streets of New York, they have to set aside their differences and unite against a fluffy-yet-cunning bunny named ned by Snowball (Kevin Hart), who’s building an army of Ex-Pets abando their owners and out to turn the tables on humanity…all before dinnertime.

JASON BOURNE (27th JULY)

Jason Bourne is the upcoming American action spy thriller film. It is the fifth film in the Bourne film series. Several years after his disappearance at the conclusion of The Bourne Ultimatum, Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) unexpectedly resurfaces at a time when the world is faced with unprecedented instability. At the same time, a new program has been created to hunt him down while he is still trying to find all the answers to his past and family.

STAR TREK BEYOND (22nd JULY)

"Star Trek Beyond," the highly anticipated next instalment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise returns this summer with director Justin Lin at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew.

In “Beyond," halfway into their five-year mission, Captain Kirk and his crew are attacked by a seemingly unstoppable wave of unknown aliens, forcing them to abandon ship. Stranded on an unknown planet and with no apparent means of rescue, the crew find themselves in conflict with a new and ruthless enemy.

GHOSTBUSTERS (15th JULY)

30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today.

Paranormal researcher Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and physicist Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society.

When strange apparitions start to appear in Manhat tan, they ask brilliant engineer Jillian Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon) to build special equipment. Also joining the team

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FOUR RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WE ALWAYS MAKE TO OUR CLIENTS AFTER THEY HAVE PURCHASED A PROPERTY IN SPAIN. Question: I have just purchased a property in Spain. Is there any useful advice you can give us: Answer: • Do not become a tax resident of Spain before discussing all the pros and cons with your solicitor. It may or may not be in your interest, depending on your circumstances. To join the system is a half hour job while to get out of the system is complex.

There are many reasons both in favour of and against becoming a tax resident in Spain and they require careful consideration.

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China warns on global economy and says G20 must lead

China's commerce minister says the outlook for the global economy remains grim despite it having overcome the impact of the 2008 financial crisis.

Gao Hucheng said at a G20 meeting in Shanghai that major economies must lead the way in tackling problems, including slowing trade and sluggish growth.

To boost trade the G20 ministers, from the world's major economies, agreed to cut trade costs, increase policy coordination and enhance financing.

They also approved a trade growth plan. "We agree that we need to do more to achieve our common objectives for global growth, stability and prosperity," the G20 ministers said in a statement.

Mr Gao said the international community now expected the G20 to show initiative and leadership in solving economic growth problems.

China's will host the main G20 summit later this year.

'Deep effects' "In the past few years through our shared hard work, the global

economy emerged from its previous low and is developing in a good direction,'' Mr Gao had said at the meeting held over the weekend.

He added however that "the deep effects of the global financial crisis can still be felt".

"The revival and growth of the global economy is still lacking in strength," Mr Gao said. "Low levels of global trade and investment have not recovered to their pre-financial crisis levels."

Mr Gao did not mention Brexit in his opening remarks at the meeting, but the vote by the UK to leave the EU has added to the global financial uncertainty.

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was the region which registered the highest year-on-year decline in their average housing prices, of 5.2%, followed by Murcia (-3.4%), Asturias (-2.7%), Navarra (-2.1%), Cantabria (-1.2%) and Galicia (-1.1%).

Tinsa’s statistics show year-onyear price increases in 30 of Spain’s provinces, led by La Rioja and Albacete, both of which registered increases of 7.4%, followed by Barcelona (6.9%), Cuenca (5.7%), Málaga (5.5%), Madrid (5.4%) and Girona (5.3%).

The greatest accumulated declines in prices, compared to the levels of 2007, are those registered in the provinces of Toledo, Zaragoza and Guadalajara, of -56.5%, -54.2% and -54%, respectively.

Moreover, in the second quarter of the year, the cities which recorded the highest year-on-year increases in their average prices were San Sebastian (10.2%), Cádiz (9.4%) and Bilbao (7.2%). kyero.com

Moody’s Estimates Spain House Prices Will Grow by 5% in 2016

Moody’s credit rating agency has estimated that the price of housing in Spain will increase by 5% in 2016 as a result of the continuing recovery of the Spanish real estate sector, driven by better economic conditions and

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The agency explained that the low mortgage rates are due to increased competition in the banking sector, and some of the European Central Bank (ECB)

interest rates recording historic lows, with the Euribor, the benchmark mortgage interest reference, standing at -0.013% at the end of May. According to Moody’s, the number of mortgage defaults are also improving, standing last December below 4.8%, at a time when the average mortgage rate in April stood at 2.03%, its lowest level since 2012.

However, El Economista reported that the agency estimates that the performance and the future of the Spanish real estate market will be “limited” by economic risks from the outside, because of the “significant” level of real estate assets which the banks still hold in their portfolios, and therefore in their opinion “banks should speed up the sale of these assets in order to avoid an excess of supply reducing prices in the medium and long term”. kyero.com

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Experts Predict Brexit Will Affect Holiday Home Market, But Not Prices

“I think that you must not fear the negative impact the Brexit may have, because it will be adjusted to these other markets and will not affect the prices”.

The Professional Association of Real Estate Experts (Apei) believes that the Brexit will affect the holiday sector within the real estate market in Spain, although it will not affect prices because, although the British market is very important for the Spanish real estate sector, the effect will be offset by other markets which are greatly strengthening their investment interests on the coast, which will compensate for the fall in the British demand.

For this reason, El Economista reported that the Association considers that the departure of the United Kingdom from the EU will not negatively affect prices. The President of Apei, Óscar Martínez, said: “We have investors from both European and non-European countries, such as the Chinese, who are greatly increasing”, and added:

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According to the President, the Brexit will “especially” affect the holiday sector, both in terms of sales and rental transactions, as the Spanish coast is the holiday destination of many British families.

Martínez predicts that British buyers will find it more expensive to buy or rent in Spain as a result of the fall in the pound, while the operations and transactions will become more complicated as a result of not being in the EU. However, he added that although the impact, i.e. the slowdown in transactions, has been noticed, it has only so far been slight, because of the uncertainty of the whole situation. kyero.com

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MOJACAR

141,750€

Califato, Beach and Golf Resort Magnificent ground floor and penthouse apartments from 72 m² to 100 m² many with sea views situated on a golf course and just a short walk from the beach.

They have 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a loungedining room, a fitted kitchen, a large terrace and come with private parking. This superior quality urbanization is located in one of the privileged environments of the coast, Macenas Beach & Golf Resort.

59.982€

Mojacar

74.668€

Ciudad This luxury resort has stunning views of the beaches of Mojácar and the Almeria coast. Luxury 67 m²-106 m² apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 1 or 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, a loungediner with a private terrace, a private underground parking place and storeroom, hot and cold A/C and an alarm system. The urbanisation has a lift with panoramic views, an outdoor pool and a heated indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi and very nice gardens.

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Canada de San Fransisco Very nice 2 or 3-bed, ground floor apartments from 70 m², situated just a few minutes from the town centre and 5 minutes from the coast. They have security doors, double glazed, aluminium windows, A/C preinstalled with 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a loungedining room, a fitted kitchen, porch and some have a small garden. The complex has a swimming pool.

Financing up to 100%

Mojacar Barranquizo Polypos A 79 m², 3-bed apartment situated very close to the beach and close to Bars, Restaurants and shops. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large lounge-dining room, a fitted kitchen and amazing sea views. The

130.000€

urbanisation has a pool area and is literally seconds from the beach and all amenities.

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Bedar, 04288 (next to Miramar Restaurant)

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Olive

...it’s all in the detail

los gallardos

314,950€

OLV1013

This fine looking property boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private swimming pool, stunning views to the Cabrera mountain range and over 10,000m2 of land, located under 10 minutes from Mojacar, and just 5 minutes from the popular market towns of Los Gallardos and Turre.

vera

299,950€

This fabulous house has been lovingly restored with great style, 3 beds, 2 baths & open plan living/ dining room, finished with polished concrete floors & great features throughout. In addition this property has excellent facilities for horses and is located just 5 mins from Vera town.

bedar (El Pinar)

349,950€

OLV1139

275,000€

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

cucador

169,950€

114,950€

349,950€

OLV505

A great opportunity to purchase a detached 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property situated just minutes from the market town of Antas, Vera and just over a 10 minute drive to nearest coastal resort. Well maintained and ready to move into.

This lovely 3 bed, 1 level villa has great views across the Sierra Cabrera mountains and is located in the centre of the village in a quiet street, walking distance to the restaurants, tennis court & library. Property boasts a brand new kitchen, windows and doors throughout. Moorish style villa with lots of character.

bedar

799,000€

This unique 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom property is set in the hills a 10 minute walk from Bedar village and all its amenities. The property has incredible panoramic sea views and would lend itself to a Casa Rural or country hotel.

Bedar

289,950€

OLV1123

This is a one-off opportunity to buy a bar/restaurant in the middle of a popular village less than 15 minutes from the coast.

The property is very spacious & has a readymade bar & several restaurant areas as well as the bonus of a separate apartment & large private pool, a popular feature with clients in the past.

mojacar

169,950€

OLV1140

This beautifully finished, immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa is located in the peaceful hamlet of Llanos de Peral under 10 minutes from the popular villages of Alfoquia and Zurgena and under 30 minutes from the coastal resort of Vera Playa.

bedar (El Pinar)

cabrera OLV997

OLV692

OLV1130

This spacious and immaculate 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom detached villa is located in the centre of the pretty village of El Pinar boasting private pool, lovely courtyard area and comes with full central heating, pellet burner and garage.

antas

lubrin

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OLV982

OLV980

July 2016

125,000€

OLV1115

This wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment is located on the exclusive Atalaya de Mojacar development, featuring indoor and outdoor swimming pools, just minutes from the Marina del la Torre golf course and less than 5 minutes from the popular port town of Garrucha.

This wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa is located in an enviable position minutes from the beautiful white washed village of Bedar. The property boasts an infinity edge swimming pool, fantastic views and an abundance of outside space.

mojacar

795,000€

OLV1111

This truly exquisite and sizeable property is situated in an elevated position in the Macenas area of Mojacar boasting truly stunning sea views. This remarkable property includes a build size of over 400m2, 2 separate apartments, private pool, large garage as well as a separate plot of 1000m2 which can also be built on.

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turre

57,750€

OLV1107

Olive

This spacious one bed apartment is located in a small and attractive development with Juliet balconies overlooking the main village square, a great price and excellent location.

lubrin

320,000€

OLV1106

Finca Autillo is a fine looking and spacious property boasting 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private pool and sits on a sizable plot of just under 50,000m2.

This unique property is just minutes from the popular and friendly market town of Lubrin.

tabernas

This attractive 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom townhouse is located just a minute’s walk from the main street in the popular town of Tabernas and 5 minutes from the renowned tourist attractions of Mini Hollywood and “Castillo de Tabernas”. The property also has a great roof terrace.

89,950€

OLV935

lubrin (el marchal) 229,000€

antas

OLV1074

OLV1072

This unique property is situated in an elevated position overlooking the pretty village of El Marchal.

This fabulous property has beautiful feature windows and must be viewed to be appreciated.

Please call us for a chat or visit one of our offices regarding marketing your property

sorbas

169,950€

149,950€

OLV889

This interesting property is quirky in style and located in the pretty village of Los Pinos. The property has lots of interesting features and would make a very good permanent home or holiday lock up. The property has room for a plunge pool also.

44,000€

OLV1043

Located in the picturesque village of Bedar these new 2 bedroom apartments have been finished to a good standard and represent fantastic value for money. There are only 2 left for sale now, starting at 44,000 Euros.

lubrin

379,950€

OLV900

This unique 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom property is located in the beautiful Mizala valley, minutes from the village of Gaffarillos, 20 minutes from the stunning coastal resort of Agua Amarga consisting of two separate 2 bedroom properties, beautiful gardens and a larger than average garage.

sorbas

299,950€

This lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property is situated just minutes from the popular town of Antas and under 10 minutes from the historical town of Vera. The property sits on a good sized plot of land of over 3,500m2 with a beautiful Olive grove and irrigation water.

bedar

OLV914

A fabulous village property in good maintenance order, however in need of some updating.

Consisting of 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, vegetable garden and area of fruit trees. A large inner private courtyard and patio area.

bedar

...it’s all in the detail

35,000€

OLV1066

lubrin (El marchal)

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159,000€

OLV853

This charming 5 bedroom village Cortijo has been sympathetically restored retaining many of its original features boasting terraces to the front and rear as well as a beautiful garden area, located in a small hamlet under 10 minutes from the popular and historical market town of Sorbas.

A completely restored stunning 6 bedroom Spanish Cortijo in a superb location in the countryside of Lubrin, previously listed in Alistair Sawday’s Special Places to Stay.

This is a house that has been loving restored and would make an ideal Casa Rural.

agua amarga

424,500€

OLV776

These stunning 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom modern and contemporary properties are located in the beautiful and renowned coastal resort of Agua Amarga in the now protected National Park of the Cabo de Gata.

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COMPLETE HOLIDAY HOLIDAY CARE CARE COMPLETE MOJACAR PLAYA

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REF: UC/DZ - FOR SALE - Uleila del Campo COUNTRY VILLA Stunning 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, modern villa in traditional Spanish style, with garage, outbuildings, conservatory, car port, pool and gardens set in 25,700 m2 of beautiful agricultural land with 700 planted olive trees producing 3000 kg of olives in 2015. Located only a short walk to the prosperous village of Uleila del Campo, near Sorbas and set in beautiful, fertile, countryside close to the Natural Park of Sierra de Baza. 130 m2 built area on 25,700M2 plot.

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€340,000 REDUCED TO €295,000

Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo) Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631 

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Resale Housing Prices Fell by 1.4% in Q2

Second hand house prices in Spain registered a reduction of 1.4% in the second quarter of the year, compared to the previous quarter, to stand at an average of 1,531 euros per square metre.

Ye a r- o n - y e a r this equates to a decline of 3.1%, according to the latest real estate price index from property portal, idealista.com.

Only four of Spain’s regions reported increases in second hand house prices in the second quarter of the year – the Canary and Balearic Islands, Andalucía and Madrid – plus six provinces and 16 capitals registered positive quarter-onquarter figures.

The region to register the greatest increase was the Balearic Islands (+0.7%), followed by Andalucía (+0.2%), Madrid (+0.1%) and the Canary Islands (+0.1%). In all the other regions prices declined, with the largest being that registered for Castilla-La Mancha (-4.8%), followed by Aragón (-2.5%), Murcia (-1.8%) and Extremadura (-1.7%).

The Basque Country remains the most expensive region, with the average price per square metre of second hand housing standing at 2,526 euros, followed by Madrid (2,349 euros). In contrast, the three most affordable regions for second

hand housing are Castilla-La Mancha (900 euros), Extremadura (931 euros) and Murcia (1,016 euros).

El Economista reported that, of the six provinces to register price increases, Málaga recorded the greatest rise, of +1.5%, followed by Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Alicante, each with an increase of +0.8%. In contrast, the greatest declines among the provinces were recorded in Toledo (-6%), Ciudad Real (-5.5%) and Lleida (-4.7%).

The Basque provinces of Guipuzcoa and Vizcaya still lead the ranking of the most expensive provinces with average second hand housing prices standing at 2,844 euros and 2,591 euros per square metre, respectively, followed by Madrid (2,349 euros) and Barcelona (2,131 euros). Toledo is the cheapest province (809 euros), followed by Ciudad Real (855 euros) and Cuenca (859 euros). kyero.com

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VH889 Villa Jardine - €127,950 ABSOLUTE BARGAIN - A well maintained, furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with established garden of 422m2 with full sized sun roof. Walking distance to the municipal swimming pool, bowling green, cafes, restaurants, shops, banks, etc in La Alfoquia village. Cee tbc

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Mojácar playa

€65,000

2 bed / 1 bath ground floor Apartment with terrace and private area of 70 m2. Large living room with open plan kitchen. Ref.1711

Mojácar playa

Mojácar playa

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€79.000 Mojácar playa

1 bed / 1 bath sea facing Apartment with terrace, store room and underground parking place. Fully furnished. Lift and indoor pool.

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€80.000 Garrucha

2 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Apartment with large terrace and underground parking place.

Communal pool. Ref.1672

€130,000 Albanchez

2 bed / 1,5 bath Townhouse. Terrace and roof solarium with sea views within 150 m to beach and amenities. Communal pool. Ref. 1699

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

Charming 3 bed / 2 bath Village house set near amenities. Carefully renovated retaining traditional features. Ref. 1687

€99,000

Special offer! Large 3 bed / 2 bath Townhouse with courtyard, ground floor and first floor terraces. Separate dining room. Ref. 1644

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Charming 3 bed / 2,5 bath end of terrace Townhouse with solarium with sea views, terrace and patio. Small community with pool.

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€74,500

High quality 2 bed / 1 bath Apartment with roof terrace and underground parking space.

Communal pool. Near amenities. Ref.1126

€84,999 Turre

2 bed / 1,5 bath Apartment located in the high street around the corner from the promenade, the beach and amenities. Furnished. Ref. 1678

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Amazing opportunity! 3 bed / 2,5 bath Villa with sea views on plot of 350 m2 in La Parata.

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SM042

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Tel: 950 064 584 609 199 394 viewing highly recommended

169,950€ ALMANZORA

Large detached 4 bed villa with extensive grounds and log cabin, in a quiet location. Ample parking. Large walled patio with fixed BBQ, great views of distant mountain range. Large enclosed porch forms summer living room and dining. Large lounge with pellet burner, doors to the covered porch. Fully furnished kitchen. 4 double bedrooms two with fitted wardrobes.

A/C & CH radiators in most rooms. Good quality log cabin with lounge/kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom and loft space could provide sleeping for another two. Outside is a porch overlooking the pool and country views. The pool is set in its own private walled patio with country views. Fully walled garden has many aspects affording a variety of views and peaceful spots where you can enjoy life in Spain.

100,000€

Spacious 3 bed 4 bathroom detached traditional cortijo with much charm and character and many original features. Most attractive and desirable location as short drive to the nearest village and just off main access road. This large property offers scope for minor renovation hence the fantastic price. This home comes with many extras including 4 outbuildings, garage and a new fitted kitchen. Set in a small hamlet of country houses in a setting yet so close to amenities. A short drive to the traditional village of Almanzora with all amenities you would require including bars, cafes, medical centre and banks. Only 5 mins drive to the nearest main market town of Albox.

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500€ PCM RENTAL cantoria

Detached country home on the outskirts of Almanzora.

Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, stunning views, garage, AC, Jacuzzi, beautiful garden and close to amenities Available to let from August for long term let

400€ PCM RENTAL

Detached villa on a large walled plot of 900m2 Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, logburner, unfurnished and in good order The garden needs some TLC hence the lower rental Close to amenities and school bus route

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The Riverside Holiday Village, Alqueria (Part three) The mood in the village was ugly. amphibious creature unknown to science.

The Rattlebag family of Rotherham had failed to return from a pony trek in the Sierra Alhamilla. Their relations in Yorkshire had received a ransom note from El Tonto, a local petty criminal demanding a ridiculous amount of money for their freedom. True to his name he had put a return address on the envelope.

The Guardia Civil swooped on his hideout arresting him and freeing the family. The Rattlebags said they preferred life as a captive rather than in the Riverside Holiday Village and thanked El Tonto as he was led away.

To try and avert an uprising amongst the holiday makers Manuela was ordered to bring some fun into their daily lives.

Unfortunately, she took this entirely the wrong way and was arrested for corrupting morals. The Río Verde situation was desperate. Of the eight children that entered the ‘Little Dolphins’ Fun Race’ only two left the water unscathed. Three had to be rescued from the River’s evil slow moving slime. Two developed a disgusting foot fungus with the most foul odour and one barely survived a tug-of-war between his Mother and some unidentified

Ambulances ferried the sick, injured and chronically depressed to the Hospital Santa Maria Magdalena in Almería thinning out the residents of the Holiday Village. One of the holiday chalets collapsed putting a further four in the casualty department. The weight of a glider they were constructing in the roof space was the cause. Other bids for freedom included a tunnel which accidentally came out under the main drain and four people who almost asphyxiated after climbing inside a vaulting horse.

Then the beer ran out. Unable to pay the wholesaler all supplies were stopped. The holiday makers took over the camp driving out the staff. This was counterproductive as the only beer within ten miles was in the bar La Casa Devante and the Golondrina Verde both in Alqueria.

As dawn broke it was obvious that The Riverside Holiday Village, Alqueria was empty, completely deserted. Where the holiday makers went is a complete mystery.

No enquiries have ever been made into their fate, no one has complained about missing kith and kin. The SPLAT charterflight never made the UK bound leg of its journey.

In yet another unusual show of village unity it was decided never to mention the enterprise again. Rodriquez piled kindling against the chalets’ walls and set fire to the complex. He successfully claimed the insurance making five Euros and 45 cents profit on the venture.

The Power of 4

I’m not good with numbers. I can face fire-breathing dragons and monsters under the bed with equanimity. I can laugh in the face of Danger, and tweak the tail of Adversity, but numbers scare me; in particular 3, 6, 7, and 9, so when Pete announced that he wanted a 4 I was not immediately overjoyed.

I responded with a wholly reasonable ‘Why?’ ‘For the pool.’ He answered.

I pondered. I could see no connection whatsoever between the pool and 4, so I reiterated ‘Why?’ ‘If I had a 4 I would be able to get in and out of the pool.’

This raised 2 options: He’d gone bonkers – a possibility. Or I had misheard him – equally possible. It was a hot day, and my brain was not in the mood for a challenge, so I changed my enquiry to ‘How?’ ‘Because I’ll have a 4.’ He answered in the patient tone of one explaining the Theorem of Pythagoras to a guinea pig.

This had gone on long enough.

‘How will a 4 help you get in and out of the pool?’

‘If I have a 4 you won’t need to be there to help me get in and out of the pool.’

The conversation was in danger of becoming a loop. At the risk of seeming silly I asked ‘Couldn’t you have a 5?’

‘They don’t do 5s.’

‘Who don’t do 5s?’

‘Indalpool.’

I gathered together all my mental faculties, some of which

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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk had already fainted from overexertion. Obviously 4s existed in physical form, and were to be located at Indalpool, all I had to do was find out what form of life they were.

‘What’s a 4?’

‘It’s one of these.’

He pointed to the laptop screen.

On it was a variety of swimming pool handrails. ‘There – 4s.’ He announced in triumph. ‘See?’ I looked, and sure enough, there they were – 4s!

For any sane and logical person who may still be struggling with the definition of a 4: A 4 is a handrail shaped like a 4 which is attached to the pool surround to provide security when entering or leaving the pool via the steps.

Now I understood! Rather than rely on the dubious support of my arm as he perilously totters down the steps Pete could put his trust in a nice shiny chrome 4, securely bolted to the pool surround.

He loves his 4. So do I!

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1950 – George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut

1960 – Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter

1973 – Ariel Zárate, Argentinian footballer 1982 – Samia Ghadie, English actress

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950 680 007 - sales@soltimes.com

come dine our way Just a few or your favourite restaurants in Albox and surrounding areas

To advertise here contact Julie: Tel: 950 680 007 - sales@soltimes.com

Open Daily 10am til Late. Tuesday-Thursday evenings only.

Full English Breakfast Large 4.50€, Small 3€

Tapas, Snacks ser ved daily

Authentic Italian Pizza’s with topping of your choice served daily Takeaway available Friday Fish And Chips 6€ (Booking Essential) Takeaway available

Saturday Homemade Pie Chips & Gravy

Sunday Roast, 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month, 7.95€ for 2 courses Sunday BBQ, 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month, Booking essential Saturday 30th July Music with Chris Pottle from the Twighlight Shadows Saturday 6th August Karaoke with Graham D Saturday 13th August Music with Roadrunner

Available for parties with marquee and bouncy castle. Free wifi BT and Sky Sports Call Linda for more infor mation Tel: 642 947 182 P l a z a d e C o n s t i t u c i o n S / N Pa r t a l o a plazabarpartaloa for up and coming events

July 2016

ICED DRINKS THAT MAKE YOU LOSE WEIGHT 1/ Enjoy Cooler Runnings A pre-cardio iced drink can increase endurance by 19%, while a caffeine hit reduces perceived effort, allowing you to push harder. Which is why our cool ‘ab-uccino’ easily pays off its own calorie debt. Blend a mug of cold coffee with sugar-free nut milk and ice. Flavour with the seeds of a vanilla pod and 1tsp pumpkin spice, which buffers soreness.

Now get set to make your fastest coffee run yet.

Cooler than: This swerves the 37g of sugar you'd find in Caffè Nero’s Frappe Latte.

2/ Cold Hard Muscle Gains This milkshake brings all the girls to the yard by adding inches to your arms, not your waistline. Mix a scoop of vanilla whey with 1tbsp each of Greek yoghurt, carob powder and peanut butter, plus ice.

It provides the 30g of protein you need for size with minimal sugar. Style it out with a retro soda glass and stripey straw for '50s diner vibes.

Cooler than: It packs triple the protein of a McDonald’s Chocolate Shake.

3/ Ice Your Excuses Cross ‘hayfever’ and ‘hangover’ off your

list of 5K get-out clauses with this mix.

Blitz ginger, local honey, 1tsp bee pollen, ice and a blood orange – it’s higher in vitamin C than its pale cousin. Local pollen immunises you against itchy eyes and sneezing, while ginger clears out toxins. Remaining excuses for cardioskipping include ‘it's too hot’ and ‘it's too cold’.

Cooler than: Our drink contains 40% more vitamin C than Innocent’s Defence Smoothie.

4/ Freeze Out Excess Fat Never quite managed to sort out that summer body? Make a start on next year's today. Blitz a frozen peach with a mug each of chai tea, skimmed milk and ice plus 1tbsp coconut manna for testosterone-producing fats. Add a pinch of flab-frying cayenne to add fire to your ice, Game of Thrones fans. Now wait for the sun to come out so you can flaunt your efforts.

Cooler than: This provides 5g more satiating fibre than Costa’s Peach Iced lemonade.

5/ DIY Cryotherapy Pour cold water on muscle soreness by blending ice with a cup of sugar-free coconut milk, a CherryActive shot, 2 dates and 1tsp turmeric.

Tart cherries fight aches while curcumin, an active compound in turmeric, helps damaged muscle fibres to repair faster. If you like piña coladas, but not WINE & TAPAS getting caught out by pain, make this your go-to.

Menu del Dia - Menu del Noche Cooler than: It cuts 30% of the calories in Calle Andalucia 25 Tel: 950 63 30 14 one of Starbucks' Coconut 100m down from Guardia Civil Movil: 618 710 516 Frappuccinos.

Albox (Almeria) C.P.: 04660 menshealth.co.uk

BAR EL SALIENTE

Bar Cielos is now open seven days a week.

Monday 6pm until late Tuesday - Sunday from noon until late.

We are recruiting for bar staff, contact Glenn for more info

Wednesday - Specials to include Home Baked pies, Lasagne, Chilli, Sunday 17th July Wraps, and a choice of British Steaks all cooked fresh.

From 8pm Thursday Thai Night - Authentic Thai food from 6pm to include Takeaway.

Elvis Night!

Friday Loose women from 11am. Come meet new friends and share A special event for all the Elvis your knowledge. fans out there.

From 1pm we offer Icelandic Cod, Haddock, Plaice all served with hand Our Resident DJ cut chips. will play all Elvis From 6pm our fully air conditioned restaurant will be open for all our requests and those customers to enjoy their meal in a cool environment with first class that fancy singing service from the girls. will be able to Saturday Pool Tournament from 1.30pm Winner takes all. sing an Elvis song.

From 6pm Thai night offering the best Thai food in Spain.

There will be a Vegetarians and Gluten free catered for. raffle with prizes.

Sunday - Traditional Roast from 1pm, A huge choice of starters and Free Entry. desserts all made fresh.

Prize for the best Main course this week we have, Honey Glazed Gammon, Roast Chicken, dressed Elvis.

Roast Pork, Roast Beef and New Zealand Lamb, all served with the trimmings.

All Live Premiership Football Shown Here

Bar Cielos also caters for private parties, weddings, and any other personal event.

Call us now for a quote or email us your requirements at barcielos@hotmail.com

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

All enquiries to Glenn at barcielos@hotmail.com or call 634 393 235 / 850 991 315

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come dine our way Just a few or your favourite restaurants in Mojacar and surrounding areas

To advertise here contact Jane:

Fresh, Healthy Summer Recipes

Tel: 950 680 007 - sales@soltimes.com

Haricots Verts and Grape Tomato Salad with Crème Fraîche Dressing This dish turns your table into a fancy French bistro, but it requires exactly two minutes of cooking. Seek out real crème fraîche―it's thicker and a bit less tangy than sour cream―though sour cream will do in a pinch. This dressing is excellent on any kind of salad, and you can leave out the shallots to use it on fruit salads, too, especially those with melon.

Ingredients

1 pound haricots verts, trimmed 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons crème fraîche 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

Asparagus Ribbons with Lemon and Goat Cheese The fun ribbons created by shaving asparagus with a vegetable peeler are easy to make, and don't have to be cooked, so they retain their crunch and flavor.

This fast salad makes a great light, fresh side for just about any summer dish, from burgers to grilled fish to barbecue.

Method

Hold each asparagus spear by the tip end. Shave asparagus into ribbons with a vegetable peeler to measure 3 cups.

Reserve asparagus tips for another use. Combine asparagus and tomatoes in a

medium bowl.

Combine chives and next 6 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt), stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over the asparagus mixture, tossing gently to coat. Top with goat cheese.

Beachcomber EW UNDER N ENT M E G A MAN

LIVE

SPORT!!!

Formula 1 GAA Rio Olympics Wimbledon Football Rugby etc....

Paseo Maritimo, Mojacar Playa Open 10am until late every day Tel: 634 339 216

SUMMER SPECIAL BUDWEISER only 2€ during sporting events

NEW COCKTAIL MENU

BREAKFAST...LUNCHES...DINNERS...SNACKS M EN Ú DE L A NO C H E

3 COURSES FOR 12£

Method

Cook haricots verts in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisptender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.

Combine basil and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add haricots verts and tomatoes; toss gently to coat.

Divide mixture evenly among 6 plates; sprinkle with nuts.

Ingredients

1 pound large asparagus spears, trimmed 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese

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& entertaining about and out is tise on th r e v d a o ...t 7 0 68 0 0 0 5 9 ll a c pa g e

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

Bar-Restaurante

LA PALMERA

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

La Cena

Restaurante

Albox

menu del noche €10.95

Includes a carafe of wine per couple 11 starters, 10 mains & 9 Desserts Full A La Carte also available Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday

Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

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

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

July 2016

is situated in the pretty village of Cerro Gordo and just 10 minutes outside Albox. They do delicious homemade food including beef wellington, orchard pie and speciality food.

All freshly prepared so booking is essential. Try their homemade 3 course Sunday lunch at 8.50€. Free venue for your Party or Get Together just phone Chris for details 950 930 169 or 650 599 739. www.bistobonita. alittlebitofengland.es

Like all of Spain, Madrileños love food and festivals. Here is a list of the best events in Madrid and beyond where you can enjoy incredible Spanish food and drink in style

La Cena

would like to invite you to sample the exciting new additions to the already successful menú of the night. With 4 new additions per the 3 course taking it to 11 starters, 10 mains, and 9 sweets.

With additions to include more choice for the high volume of gluten free people.

Still priced at the value beating 10.95€ for 3 courses, including a carafe of wine for 2 people.

Full a-la-carte still available. Please call for reservation. carol4simon@hotmail.com

La

Saturday 14th July 6pm Live music in the garden with

Brendan O’Dee

BBQ menu available please call to reserve your table and food Scan Code for our Facebook Page

the must-visit Spanish food and drink festivals

All year round MadrEAT happens on the third weekend of every month throughout the whole year. It’s a food fair featuring global cuisine, usually presenting 60 Spanish and international food vendors serving traditional and innovative examples of their cuisines.

You’ll find some of Madrid’s most popular restaurant chefs, from places like Diverxo, Kabuki, Mamá Framboise, Sudestada and TriCiclo, in the food trucks and stalls.

La Paloma, 15 August

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This is Madrid’s biggest street party

held in a typically sweltering August.

Thousands of people ram the streets to feast on offerings by local bars and outdoor pop-up cafes. This is an exciting food-centric event for all.

La Tomatina, 31 August The famous tomato festival is the world’s most famous food fight. More than 40,000 participants every year take to the streets of Buñol, Valencia, which run red with the juice of more than 100 tonnes of tomatoes. Fun? Very much so. http://www.telegraph.co.uk

Restaurant - Bar ida

Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old

Traditionally Cooked Sunday Lunch

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

Available 12:30pm - 4pm

Air Conditioned Restaurant

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6pm - 9pm

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

Booking essential

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

Fridays

Atlantic Cod Fillet with Handcut Chips & Peas full menu also available We are here

Albox

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

Arboleas Zurgena La Alfoquia

Mojacar

E15

1km

La Vida

Cucador Huercal Overa

Junc 547

Tel: 950 680 007

THE Charit y Shop (Arbole as) NOW Open 10 - 2

Helping good causes and specific charities around the Almanzora Valley and surrounding areas.

We expect to be supporting the elderly, children, animals and enhancing quality of life for our communities.

We are still urgently looking for volunteers to help in the shop between the hours of 10-2.

If you have a little time or a morning you can spare to help good causes and have a sunny disposition, then please call Rob on 609 199394 (4candlescharity@ gmail.com) for more details.

urgent

Also we URGENTLY need your unwanted clothes and household items, bric-a-brac and home furnishings.

For now we have drop off points at SolyMar in Albox and Sol Times Offices at Los Carasoles (Zurgena), next to Almeria Angels. The shop is open opposite the Ayuntamiento in Arboleas and we need stock!

All for a good cause, please help us to help them.....

Tel: 609 199 394

THE POST

SHOP ALBOX At SOL Y MAR AVENIDA 28 FEBRERO 44, ALBOX

TOTAL MAILBOX SOLUTIONS · YOUR OWN P O BOX WITH A REAL ADDRESS · EMAIL ALERTS FOR ALL YOUR MAIL RECEIVED 45€ one year 35€ for 6 months 25€ for 3 months Mail forwarding and postal services also available

Open: 10am - 2pm (Summer Hours)

Tel: 950 064 584

Email: info@solymarspain.com Looking for badminton players with or without experience to play at Zurgena Sports Hall each Monday, 7pm to 9.30pm.

All ages are welcome. 3€ per person Just turn up or for more details Email rob@soltimes.com LEARN SPANISH WITH“PACO” The human body

head – Cabeza neck - cuello knee - rodillo back - espalda eye - ojo elbow - codo ankle - tobillo

hand - mano throat - garganta stomach - estomago leg - pierna heart- corazon skin - piel foot - pie

HOW ARE YOU? ¿COMO ESTAS? I AM Not VERY WELL NO ESTOY MUY BIEN WHAT’S WRONG? ¿QueTE PASA? I HAVE A HEADACHE TENGO DOLOR DE CABEZA I HAVE A COLD TENGO UN RESFRIADO I HAVE A TEMPERATURE TENGO FIEBRE HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? ¿COMo TE SIENTES HOY? I HAVE GOT AN INFECTIÓN IN MY TENGO UNA INFECCIÓN EN EL / LA

Learn more Spanish with Paco at Campsite Los Gallardos, Lessons based in conversation, All levels catered for plus Private lessons!

Contact Paco 661 142 606 or email pacospanish@yahoo.es

- community news -

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The Town Hall of Zurgena is pleased to announce the release of a new english language mobile phone application for smartphones If you have an iPhone or an android you can now download for free a most useful application for residents and visitors to Zurgena.

The application has a number of helpful features and this will be added to in the future.

The application has a page on all the latest news from the Town Hall, a diary of events in the municipality, a directory of places, announcements, photographs of the Town Hall staff and of all the councillors with their roles.

There is a list of local businesses both English and Spanish.

There are places to visit or where to go to eat or drink. A list of associations and sports clubs etc.

In addition to these articles there are two outstanding features.

The first of these is an ´Urban Incidents´page. On this page you can report anything you think the Town Hall needs to attend to or be aware of. It is a simple system which allows you to fill out an online form and attach a photo or video and this message is then transmitted to the appropriate councillor.

The second important feature of the application is a push notification system which allows the Town Hall to communicate with its citizens information of a general or urgent nature. This will be particularly helpful in the event of major incidents.

I would recommend all citizens download the application which can obtained at the iTunes store or google play store.

The name of the application is ´Living Zurgena´.

Get connected and stay connected to your Zurgena Town Hall. Download the app.

If you have a business or something you wish to be considered for inclusion on the application please contact Jim Simpson 610 194 260 or email jimszurgena@gmail.com

Albox Branch Royal British Legion Dates for your diary

Saturday 16th July the Summer ‘Poppy’ Dance will take place at the Kubatin in Arboleas (under The Hostal Meson, next to Coviran). Tickets are available at the Members’ meeting on 16th June and at the Tapas morning on 7th July or contact Bob Cowan 608049491 or Ella Dring 600084009. 10€ for members and 12€ for non-members. Music by Geoff Murrell and Graham Herbert.

Thursday 21st July the Members’ meeting at La Parrilla will include The Watsons speaking about photography. The meeting starts at 11:00.

There will be no meetings in August, have a happy summer!

Don’t forget to look out for the branch website http:// branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/albox and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/ alboxrbl/ for all details of our events.

ZURGENA & DISTRICT RBL BR3620

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

We have various social events throughout the month and year.

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

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

Almanzora Group of Friends

The Almanzora Group of Friends was originally started in 1998 by a small group of ex-patriots as a means of sharing information and giving advice. It now also has a library with over 5,000 items for loan and organises interesting and original trips, as well as producing a monthly newsletter, and holding a quiz on the first Monday of the month at Maloans, Albox.

The Library and Information Centre is based at 44, Avenida Lepanto, Albox and is open from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. More details can be found at www.almanzoragof.org and/or on Facebook.

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION BRANCH 1359

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

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Wanted Dance Partner

To join me in classes of Salsa & Bachata.

Some dancing experience preferred.

There are some really good venues for this style of dancing socially so come and join me.

You will love it!

Ring Paul 633 310 429

Golden Leaves International just got bigger and it’s service offering even better with the opening of it’s new Office in Turre, Spain

Golden Leaves International Limited, proprietors of International Funeral Plans for the expatriate community, has announced that the company has expanded its operations across the Costa’s with the opening of its new Office in Turre, Spain.

In a glittering ceremony, the new Turre office was officially opened by Martin Morales Fuentes, the Mayor of Turre on the 12th of May 2016 who cut the ribbon whilst Barry Floyd, Managing Director at Golden Leaves International Limited, looked on. Live music on the day was provided by accomplished and ever popular artist, Chris Pottle, and drinks and canapes by La Parata.

Barry Floyd, Managing Director at Golden Leaves International Limited said of event, “With the opening of our new office, the business will expand its service as a hub of valuable support by providing a spectrum of much needed products and services to the expatriate community living in Spain and more specifically in and around Turre. The requirement for a new office is also further proof that more and more expatriates living in Spain are seeking out our GL International Expat Services’ offering. They’re coming to us quite simply because word is spreading that when it comes to procuring all the vital services they require, ‘one call really does do it all’.

Besides the local dignitaries, the event was also witnessed by the cancer charity Macs.

This is an organization that Golden Leaves International has a proud association with and will continue to support by placing advertising on their website.

For more information about GL International Expat Services’ portfolio Call 8000 98309, visit glexpatservices.com or pop in and see their team at new office in Avenida De Almeria 39, local 1, Turre, 04638, Almeria.

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SOL CLASSIFIEDS

July 2016

Call Jane on: 950 121 936 or 950 680 007 Ext 330

for sale

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

MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L. City & Guilds Fully Qualified F-Gas Certified

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not a jack of all trades

For all your installation or service requirements including our latest MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L offers telephone info@md-aircon.com 950 432 110 / 607 364 917

607 364 917 or 950 432 110 email: info@md-aircon.com

md_aircon@mobileemail.vodafone.es

Digital Vision Air Conditioning Services based in Mojacar & all areas with 10 years experience covered

We offer competitive affordable rates visit

www.digitalvisiones.com email: info@digitalvisiones.com

Tel: 645 294 064/950 472 081

For all your Air Con needs

Supply, Fit, Best prices Available.

Contact Graham on 620 112 193

alternative energy

Solar Wind Power solutions Over 15 years installation experience. established 12 years in Spain. Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:info@sunergy almeria.com www.sunergy almeria.com

www.ecocorpshop.com are you getting frustrated at ever increasing electricity bills do you want a clean, reliable energy alternative if so call ecocorp on 671 716 597 or 950 930 187 for a no obligation quotation

airport services

www.AAparking.es Tel: 639 081 067 Cheap

Airport Parking

Honda whisper quiet EU 10i 1kw working order, 60€ ono. Tel. 666 201 generator little used €300 buyer collects 910 Tel: 675 242 486 Huercal Overa area FREEZER – Telefunken, Brand New, Aquarium 80x42x33 complete with never used, still with guarantee, 144 x tropical fish €100 682 724 445, Alfoquia 55 cms. 180€ ono. Buyer to collect Tel: Childs wooden cabin bed with 618 984 816 built in wardrobe, drawers and computer Wanted table.

Mattress included.

Good condition. 75€ ono. Tel: 693 400 898 4 fold up adjustable clothes rails on casters €10 each 165x85 cm. back of car seat organiser in black. €10 Albox Tel: 699 727 138 Ladies bicycle, pink/purple, gel seat and basket. Gents bicycle, red/ white, gel seat, panniers. Used only a few times, as new. 60€ each or 100€ for both. 2 cycle helmets 5€ each. Car cycle rack for 3 bikes, 20€. Tel: 634 780 501. Turre

LG 32” LED Smart television (less than 3 years old) vgc. with LG Magic Controller and LG Camera ( for Skype video) 250€ Oria Tel: 634 332 991 A quantity of straight shank drills for METAL. Varying from 1.6mm to 11.8mm 20€ Smoke and fire alarm still in box never used 10€, Black and Decker Electric chain saw 35cm blade 40€, Tracker for detecting pipes cables and wooden joists etc, still in box never used 15€, back of car seat organiser Black 10€ Tel: 699 727 138 Bosch Washing Machine, good

baby hire

BABY HIRE

WANTED to buy

Second Hand Shot Gun

Tel: 625 879 933 computers

Steve Hayes Informatica

Pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc.

Sales & Repairs on-site callout / tuition.

Consumables

Albox, Almeria

Tel: 950 120 900 drainage

Cleaning of Septic Tanks ▪ Emptying of Septic Tanks & Cesspits, with high pressure cleaning ▪ Small unblockages of pipes & drainage

Everything for the visiting baby Car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cots etc Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks 950 436 581/666 375 688 Contact: 675 838 808

expectingababy.2006@gmail.com business opportunity

“Internet Millionaire Reveals Secrets Of Making £1,000 A Week & More Without Any Previous Experience”

If you would like to start earning extra money now! Then the internet is definitely the place to do this.

You can earn money whilst relaxing by the pool or even earn whilst you’re sleeping.

This is the reality for people that are making money online.

Alicante Almeria Murcia For Free Information Visit New www.howtomakemoneyfrommembershipsites.co.uk Servicing / Repairs

LICENSED POZO/septic tank emptying

• Installation of new septic tanks with certificates • Repairs to existing pozos • CCTV Camera

Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net

Drainage Solutions

• Emergency Drain Cleaning • High Pressure Water Jetting • CCTV Surveys • Drainage Repairs • Location of Cesspits • Qualified Engineer • Expert Reports

Established 10 years in spain Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

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

hobby/craft ELAINE’S WOOLS Quality UK Wool & Accessories.

Come & view my DISPLAY. Also Available at CAT Services & Total Entertainment Call 667 273 889 elaineswools@ gmail.com

insurance

albox insurance

Gardening

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

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

Valley Garden Services

Garden Maintenance weekly, fortnightly or monthly Quality Work guaranteed

Tel: 634 351 275

Albox & Surrounding Areas

painter/decorator

Award bob The Painter winning All aspects of P&D, Interior agent & Exterior, Gates, Rejas &

For all your Insurance Needs

Please contact Glenn & jayne 950 121 943 infoalbox.libertyseguros @gmail.com

iron/metal

The Metal works

Boundary Walls

FULLY LEGAL

Free Quotations Tel: 662 597 596 - 660 072 171 bobthepainter75@hotmail.com Property Painting Interior & Exterior

Grills, railings, Quality paints and gates of all Prompt Service types, security / sliding / roller, For your free Quote: rejas, concertina Call Graham on doors etc.

620 112 193 Tel: Keith Wood 638 900 949 locksmith Phil the Pick Locksmith 24 hours. Locked Out? Locks fitted/ upgraded house safes.

Arboleas & surrounding area.

Special weekend rates.

Tel: 697 243 181

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

ring for a free quote

Tel: 649 186 107 or

email thunderpaul2003@hotmail.com

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CONTACT SALES ON Tel: 950 121 936 or 950 680 007 ext 332

Customers can now pay for advertising in our New Drop in Sol Times office located within Sol y Mar

Personal Sex Aid Herbal Pills Increase sexual endurance

Works within 20mins and can last up to 24 hours Women’s pink pills or men’s blue pills blister pack of 10 for 35€ CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED

CALL 620 166 719 PROPERTy

Specialising in rural property with character

Whether you are buying or selling we will be delighted to hear from you

Call Stephen 636 266 641 email info@findmeahome.eu Find us online at www.findmeahome.eu facebook.com/findmeahome

detached cortijo reduced

bargain

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

€125,000

649 186 107 oremail thunderpaul2003@hotmail.com

removals SPAIN UK SPAIN Removals Friendly Reliable Service, Fully Legal Special offers from Spain - UK Office: 968 564 298 Mobile: 696 621 884 marmenorremovals@hotmail.com www.uk-spain-removals.com

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“He drove me to the madhouse. He said this is where I belong, in rooms next to people howling like animals.”

“The Farm” follows a similar pattern to many of the Scandi murder/mysteries: picturesque villages and isolated farms with bleak landscapes, taciturn patriarchs such as Hakan who dominates Elise his wife, Mia his adopted daughter and the entire community. He thrives on this power. We have an amateur sleuth plagued by her own nightmares seeking answers to the disappearance of a vulnerable child. Are we talking about murder or abduction? Smith presents us with stories within stories, multi-layered. Fascinating.

You might remember Smith from “Child 44” (2006) one of a trilogy, the first ever thriller to be longlisted for the Man Booker Prize? Ridley Scott snatched up the film rights and the film has just been released (Autumn 2015). This one is a murder mystery set in Stalin’s USSR. “London Spy” BBC2 drama is currently on tv, Smith’s first drama for television.

More than 4 years ago Smith received a call from his father with the unexpected and shocking revelation that his mother had been committed to an asylum. It was alleged that Smith’s father had become involved in criminal activity leading to a sinister conspiracy. She discharged herself and flew from Sweden to London in an attempt to convince Smith and his brother that she was not insane.

Smith had the unenviable task of deciding whether she was insane. This autobiographical streak separates the novel from Smith’s trilogy, more typically Scandi in essence, but this one gives it a disturbing and chilling feel and a very real appeal to readers who devour thrillers like myself. How does the past affect people’s behaviour and perceptions in the present? There seems to be a fine dividing line between the truth and how we, as individuals, might perceive the truth. In a nutshell, people and events are very often not what they appear to be.

Daniel, a freelance garden designer, the son of Tilde and Chris is 29, living in London with his partner Mark, a 40 year old corporate lawyer, a fact he has chosen to conceal from his parents. He didn’t want his parents to think they had failed: “The memory of a perfect childhood would die, and we’d mourn it as surely as we would the passing of a person we loved.” He saw the concealment as well-intentioned cowardice rather than shame. Daniel was under the impression that his parents had a perfect marriage, they were an unbreakable team and were financially comfortable in their retirement. He felt shame, sadness and disbelief at his untrustworthy insights, the raw truth of how poor they actually were.

Hakan Greggson was their Swedish neighbour, a powerful farmer who controlled his wife and daughter Mia, enjoying his power within the local community. The unsolved mystery is what becomes of Mia who abruptly disappears off the face of the earth. Tilde is convinced she has been murdered and collects flimsy bits of evidence which lends itself more to an understanding of Tilde’s own psychotic behaviour rooted in what happened to her during the summer of 1963. It’s mindblowing.

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When she returned to Sweden 50 years later she felt very much like an outsider in her own country- a Utlanning-a word Tilde felt to be very cruel. The landscape mirrored her sense of loneliness and isolation where “the wilderness rules supreme.”

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Tilde had run away from her parents aged 16 travelling through Germany, Switzerland, Holland before finally resting in the UK where she met and married Chris. “I wanted to grow old on the farm with your father. I wanted to build the home I’ve dreamed about since I was a child. Somewhere special.”

She hoped to become self-sufficient, fish for salmon in the nearby river, grow vegetables and convert the outbuildings into rustic guest accommodation. Chris was more pessimistic about the success of this. She recounted swimming alone and naked in the Elk River, feeling vulnerable when she became aware of the presence of a giant elk. The locals didn’t believe her story and mocked her. The incident reminded her of the story of a forest princess riding naked on the back of one of them.

She interpreted the sighting as a blessing-they had made the right decision to move to Sweden: “We belonged here.” Hakan, a 50 year old seemed to display the vigour of a young man but the cunning of an older one. Defined by his ownership, Tilde referred to him as a “primitive xenophobe.” He was desperate to expand his empire and buy Tilde’s farm, offering three times the amount paid. Tilde became paranoid that he wanted them to fail and was constantly spying on them.

“In the summer of 1963 an event changed my life, broke my life and made me a stranger in my own family.”

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Tilde told her son she was terrified when they committed her. She was surrounded by genuine madness and didn’t know if she’d ever leave the asylum. Was there a conspiracy? A paedophile ring? Was this the deeper scandal, connected to the murder of Mia? Who was Freja? Who killed her? What can Daniel do? “I’m not saying you’re wrong.

It’s also impossible for me to say you’re right.” He does the only thing possible, he goes to Sweden to discover the truth for himself, uncovering plenty of skeletons, culminating in an intense and dramatic denouement. Yes, he discovers the truth.

Nothing is what it seems. It’s certainly an exciting and gripping novel that will leave you hooked from beginning to end, no doubt about that.

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Kevin Bircher wins Forum’s 250th event

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Graham Tabberer was second, beating Dave White on countback after they both scored level Par 71, with Gill Vine (72) fourth, Bob Cowan (72) fifth & Malcolm Sibbons (73) sixth.

To mark the 250th there were 26 prizes on offer, including 6 nearest the pins which went to Mike Duckham, Mike Inns, Malcolm Sibbons, Jim Barclay, Bob Cowan & Peter Tinsley, and two longest drive prizes, which were won by Adrian Lawrence & Kevin Staines.

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• Last Sunday, Portugal stunned France by winning the Euro 2016 final 1-0 in Paris, substitute Eder scoring the decisive 109th minute goal. This was Portugal’s first-ever major title.

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• GB’s Heather Watson and Finland’s Henri Kontinen won the mixed doubles; Brit George Reid won the inaugural wheelchair singles title and he also lifted the mixed doubles with Alfie Hewett.

• This weekend it’s GB v. Serbia in the Davis Cup. • Lewis Hamilton won Silverstone’s 50th British F1 Grand Prix to move to within one point of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in the driver’s championship.

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• In golf, the 146th Open starts tomorrow at Royal Troon.

• Last weekend American Brittany Lang won the women’s Open in California after Anna Nordqvist received a penalty on the second play-off hole. And Sweden’s Alex Noren clinched the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart.

• After crushing Sri Lanka (11 wins in Test, ODI and T20/20 games) England take on Pakistan tomorrow in the first of four Test Matches at Lords.

• Mark Cavendish won three of the first seven stages of this year’s Tour of France. Two-time winner Chris Froome was leading the race by 16 seconds at the start of this week).

• British world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury postponed his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko after injuring an ankle in training.

• After 21 games in Rugby’s Super League, Wigan (32 points), Hull (30) and Warrington (29) stand 1-2-3…. Last week bottom club Leeds beat then leaders Hull.

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